HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2010-07-19 37623
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIRST
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 19, 2010
On July 19, 2010, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the
Council at 8 00 p m Vice President Laura led the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Laura Toy, Conrad
Schwartz, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, and James McCann Absent: Maureen Miller
Brosnan
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Cathryn
White, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Terry A. Marecki, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack
Kirksey
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Schwartz, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#250-10 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,660th Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 7, 2010, are hereby approved as
submitted
Pastor congratulated his daughter, Rachel, on obtaining her driver's
learning permit and wished his daughter a "Happy Birthday" Pastor stated his
daughter's birthday was last Friday, July 16th In addition, Pastor wished his son,
Ryan, a "Happy Birthday" and indicated his son celebrated his birthday on Sunday,
July 18th
Toy congratulated Colleen McDonald for winning her battle against
Chrysler in an arbitration award whereby she was granted permission to re-open the
Livonia Chrysler dealership on Plymouth Road Toy indicated the McDonald family
were long-standing community members and wished their family much success with
their dealership and welcomed them back to the Livonia business community
Terry Marecki, City Clerk, encouraged all registered voters to vote in
the upcoming State Primary on August 3rd Ms Marecki informed residents they can
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obtain an application for an Absentee Ballot by either visiting the Clerk's Office on
the first floor at City Hall or by contacting the election hotline at (734) 466-2121 Ms
Marecki commented this was a very important election and encouraged all voters to
participate in the Primary election
During Audience Communication, Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers,
addressed Council to request permission to close Lathers, between Curtis and the
dead-end of the street at the nature trail on Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 2 00 p m
to 11 00 p m to host a party with a live band
A communication from Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers, dated July 14, 2010,
requesting permission to conduct a block party on Saturday, July 24, 2010, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#251-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Ron Bozzi, 18173 Lathers, dated July 14, 2010, requesting permission
to close Lathers, between Curtis and the dead-end of Lathers at the
entrance to the nature trail, on Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 2 00 p m
to 11 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein
being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 21,
2010, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending May 31, 2010, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 29,
2010, re forwarding the Quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of
May 31, 2010, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#252-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kelly Bollman and Kate Barczuk, 30906 Robert Drive, dated June 29,
2010, requesting permission to close Robert between Denne and
Sunset on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 12 00 p m to 10 00
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p m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, including therein permission to
conduct the said affair on Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
#253-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kevin
Murphy, Athletic Director, Clarenceville High School, dated June 16,
2010, the Council does hereby approve and recognize the
Clarenceville High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Friday,
October 15, 2010, beginning at 5 30 p m , FURTHER, the Council
does hereby approve the parade route as follows
Exit the west driveway of Botsford Elementary and travel
north on Brentwood to Pembroke, west on Pembroke to
Weyher, south on Weyher to St. Martins, west on St.
Martins to Parkville, north on Parkville to Bretton, west on
Bretton to Middlebelt, and north on Middlebelt to the
Clarenceville Middle School parking lot;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County
Department of Public Services allow the City of Livonia to close the
necessary roads between the hours of 5 00 p m and 8 00 p m or until
the roads are returned to normal traffic operation, that the City of
Livonia will assume liability for any damage claims which may arise as
a result of the road closure, as to Wayne County only; and that Sgt.
Mike Novak is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road
closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 29,
2010, re tax rate for the Clarenceville School District for the 2010-2011 school year
as approved by the Board of Education on June 24, 2010, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 21,
2010, re tax rate for the Livonia Public Schools for the 2010-2011 school year as
approved by the Board of Education on June 21, 2010, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated June
28, 2010, re Audit Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009, excluding
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Silver Village, Newburgh Village, the CDBG Program and single family City-owned
properties, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#254-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 25, 2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of American Fence & Supply, 21200 Schoenherr,
Warren, Michigan 48089, for completing all work required in
connection with the backstop and dugout replacement at Bicentennial
Park Diamonds #2 and #3 for the sum of $41,594 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a budget transfer in the
amount of $2,500 00 from Account No 101-704-818-015 (Parks -
Weed and Grass Cutting) to Account No 208-756-987-000 (Rec
Capital Outlay - Other Eqp), FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $41,594 00 from
Account No 208-756-987-000 for this purpose, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#255-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated June 16, 2010, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of an outdoor bullet containment trap
for the rifle range from Action Target Inc , Box 636, Provo, Utah
84603-0636, in the amount of $110,000 00, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$110,000 00 from state drug forfeiture funds (Account No 265-333-
975-000) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of said item without competitive bidding for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#256-10 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia hereby petitions the
Wayne County Drain Commissioner to transfer jurisdiction to the City
of Livonia, under the provision of Act No 40 of the Public Acts of 1956,
as amended, the Hawkins Drain, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia agrees to the assignment of
easements, to resolve any indebtedness and to pay all costs
associated with the relinquishment of jurisdiction and transfer of
easements In addition, the City also agrees to assume the
maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Drain, and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby
petitions to the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to transfer
jurisdiction to the City of Livonia under the provision of Act No 40 of
the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, the Hawkins Drain
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the petition on behalf of the City Council
#257-10 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia hereby petitions the
Wayne County Drain Commissioner to transfer jurisdiction to the City
of Livonia, under the provision of Act No 40 of the Public Acts of 1956,
as amended, the Branch of Hawkins Drain, and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia agrees to the assignment of
easements, to resolve any indebtedness and to pay all costs
associated with the relinquishment of jurisdiction and transfer of
easements In addition, the City also agrees to assume the
maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Drain, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia hereby
petitions to the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to transfer
jurisdiction to the City of Livonia under the provision of Act No 40 of
the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, the Branch of Hawkins Drain
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute the petition on behalf of the City
Council
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Toy, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from the Office of the Mayor directed to Fred E
Sackllah, Festival Chairman of the Sahara Fest at St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox
Church, dated July 13, 2010, re tentative agreed upon festival details, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#258-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Fred E.
Sackllah, Festival Chair Person, The Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian
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Orthodox Church, dated June 14, 2010, regarding their Third Annual
Sahara Fest scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, August 19-22,
2010, and the report and recommendation from the Mayor, dated July
13, 2010, the Council does hereby determine to waive Section
8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between
the hours of 12 00 p m and 9 00 p m on Thursday and Sunday, and
12 00 p m and 10 00 p m Friday and Saturday, and that the
appropriate level of amplified music will be controlled by a church-
appointed "sound engineer" who will have total control of the sound
system at all times and that the speakers inside the tent will be pointed
north (toward the church) and away from neighboring houses in
connection with this event to be held August 19-22, 2010, at Bryant
Park located at 18000 Merriman Road, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby limit the live music hours from 6 00 p m to 8 30 p m on
Thursday, 6 00 p m to 9 30 p m on Friday, 4 00 p m to 9 30 p m on
Saturday, and 1 00 p m to 7 00 p m on Sunday; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby grant and approve three (3) 4' x 4' signs to be
placed on St. Mary's property and at Bryant Park no earlier than
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, and removed no later than Sunday, August
22, 2010
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated July
13, 2010, re supplemental information concerning proposed acquisition of three (3)
Fannie Mae foreclosed properties located at 19995 Inkster Road, 29524 Joy Road
and 20224 Angling, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#259-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated
June 28, 2010, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Livonia Housing Commission to acquire three (3) Fannie
Mae foreclosed properties located at 19995 Inkster Road, 29524 Joy
Road, and 20224 Angling for the total purchase price of $75,240 00,
plus applicable closing costs in an amount not to exceed $5,000 00
each, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a sum not to
exceed $90,240 00 to be expended from funds available through the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) for this purpose, and the
Director of the Housing Commission is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES Toy, Schwartz, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann
NAYS Laura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#260-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated June 30, 2010, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the proposals submitted by Anderson, Eckstein
and Westrick, Inc , 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township,
Michigan 48315-2733, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., 555 Hulet Drive,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0824, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment,
Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and Spalding
DeDecker Associates, Inc , 905 South Boulevard East, Rochester Hills,
Michigan 48307-5358, as Qualification Based-Selection (QBS) firms to
perform all professional engineering services on various federal, state
and locally funded roads, bridge, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water
main, traffic signal modernization and pedestrian signal upgrades and
other related projects for the remaining fiscal year 2010 ending
November 30, 2010, and through years 2011-2013, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute contracts for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid companies and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#261-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 2010, which
transmits its resolution 06-42-2010, adopted on June 29, 2010, with
regard to Petition 2010-06-02-11, submitted by Livonia Koney, L.L.0
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a tavern license (sale of beer
and wine for consumption on the premises) in connection with a full
service restaurant (Koney Island Inn) on property located on the north
side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Purlingbrook
Road (29530 Seven Mile Road), in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2010-06-02-11 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
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1 That this waiver use is granted for the sale of beer and wine
only, for consumption on the premises, and shall not include
mixed spirit drink or spirits as defined under the Michigan Liquor
Control Code, and
2 That the petitioner shall enter into a conditional agreement
limiting this waiver use to this user only, with the provision to
extend this waiver use to a new user only upon the approval of
the new user by the City Council and the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#262-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 1, 2010, which
transmits its resolution 06-42-2010, adopted on June 29, 2010, with
regard to Petition 2010-06-02-11, submitted by Livonia Koney, L.L.0
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a tavern license (sale of beer
and wine for consumption on the premises) in connection with a full
service restaurant, the Council does hereby refer the general subject
matter of these type of requests to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Schwartz, it was
#263-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 9, 2010, which
transmits its resolution 06-34-2010, adopted on June 8, 2010, with
regard to Petition 2010-04-02-09, submitted by J&M Beverages, Inc
requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDM Liquor License (sale
of packaged beer and wine) and an SDD Liquor License (sale of
packaged spirits over 21% alcohol) on property located on the north
side of Plymouth Road between Stark Road and Belden Court (34730
Plymouth Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, which property is
zoned C-1, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 2010-04-02-09 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the proposed use complies with all of the special and
general waiver use standards and requirements as set forth in
Sections 10 03 and 19 06 of the Zoning Ordinance No 543,
2 That a security device such as a locked case or a closed off
counter shall be provided to restrict public access to SDD
products, as stipulated in Section 10 03(g)(4) of the Zoning
Ordinance,
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3 That the issues noted in the correspondence dated May 28,
2010, from the Inspection Department shall be rectified to that
department's satisfaction, and
4 That replacement trees shall be planted at the southeast and
southwest corners of the property per the review and approval
of the Planning Department. Such trees shall be installed prior
to the final inspection by the Inspection Department
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Laura, Toy, Schwartz, Pastor, and Meakin
NAYS McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
Matt Bieber, Attorney for Petitioner J&M Beverages, Inc , 28230 Orchard Lake Road,
Suite 220, Farmington Hills, Michigan, was present to answer any questions of
Council and thanked Council for their consideration (Petition 2010-04-02-09)
Marshall Isso, 6937 Carrington Circle East, West Bloomfield, Michigan, partner in
J&M Beverages, Inc , was present to answer any questions of Council and thanked
Council for their consideration (Petition 2010-04-02-09)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#264-10 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta Development,
LLC, dated April 30, 2010, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District
No 110,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the
City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which
levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in
which the proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and
advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Delta Development, LLC,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units
an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing
having in fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , Wednesday, July 7, 2010,
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Delta Development, LLC, finds and
determines (a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or
impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in
which the facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A.
1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta
Development, LLC, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
Overlay District No 110, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act
198, P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement
between the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify
the understanding and the commitment between the applicant
and the City Council upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly
executed by the applicant and incorporate such Letter of
Agreement as part of the documentation required to process
applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#265-10 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta Research
Corp , dated April 30, 2010, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District
No 110,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the
City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which
levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in
which the proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and
advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Delta Research Corp , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Delta Research Corp , finds and determines
(a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the
operation of the local governmental unit or impairing the
financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as
amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta Research
Corp covering new industrial facilities to be located within the
City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 110,
for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act
198, P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement
between the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify
the understanding and the commitment between the applicant
and the City Council upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly
executed by the applicant and incorporate such Letter of
Agreement as part of the documentation required to process
applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#266-10 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta Gear, Inc ,
dated April 30, 2010, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 110,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the
City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which
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levies ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in
which the proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and
advised each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Delta Gear, Inc , the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7 00 p m , Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Delta Gear, Inc , finds and determines (a)
that the granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem
property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is
to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the
requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Delta Gear, Inc
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 110, for 12
years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act
198, P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement
between the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify
the understanding and the commitment between the applicant
and the City Council upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign such Letter of Agreement as duly
executed by the applicant and incorporate such Letter of
Agreement as part of the documentation required to process
applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#267-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 12, 2010, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the Director of
Public Works, is reviewed as to form by the City Attorney and
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approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed agreement between the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Livonia for various road
improvements and traffic signal modernization on Newburgh Road, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute this agreement in the manner
and form herein submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure of a sum estimated at $189,800 00 from
Account No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street Fund — City Participation
in County and MDOT Projects) for the City's estimated share of this
project (18 5% of the total estimated cost for this project of
$1,024,900 00), and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution, together with the signed agreements,
to the Michigan Department of Transportation
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was
#268-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated June 29, 2010, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by Shomon and Ancy Mathew in connection
with a new sidewalk constructed at 31294 Pickford Avenue in the
Northwest '/ of Section 11, more particularly described as
The Southerly 5 00 feet of Lot 5 "Merriman Forest Subdivision"
a Subdivision of the Northwest '/ of Section 11, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 116, Page 66 and 67 Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#269-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 8, 2010, approved for
submission by the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement executed by J P Plymouth Properties, a Partnership, in
connection with the development of a new storm sewer constructed at
17350 Fox Drive in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, more particularly
described as
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A 20 00 foot wide storm sewer easement lying 10 00 feet each
side of the centerline described as commencing at the
Southwest '/ of Section 7, T 1 S, R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, thence due East 923 98 feet along the South
line of said section, thence N 00°32'50" W 120 37 feet; thence
due West 15 00 feet; thence N 00°32'50" W 328 35 feet; thence
S 63°33'00" E 70 72 feet; thence due East 130 00 feet; thence
N 48°21'00" E 143 62 feet to the point of beginning of said
easement; thence continuing N 48°21'00" E 5 38 feet; thence S
89°27'03" E 21 17 feet; thence S 09°33'03" E 116 61 feet;
thence due East 192 06 feet to the point of ending of said
easement.
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,661st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 35 p m
4 & I ,G,
Terr A. Marecki, City Clerk