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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2000
On August 16, 2000, 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 Councilmember Laura delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Jack Engebretson,
Val Vandersloot, John Pastor and Maureen Miller Brosnan
ALseni. John vvaish and Brian Duggan
Elected and appointed officials present Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Karen Tesner, Assistant City Clerk, Dave Woodcox, Director of Building Inspection, Ron
Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, State Representative Laura Toy and
Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Laura, it was
CR 552-00 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,421 st Regular
Meeting of the Council held July 19, 2000 are hereby approved as
submitted
AYES Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS None
PRESENT John Pastor
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, it was
CR 553-00 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 240th Special Meeting
of the Council held July 26, 2000 are hereby approved as submitted
AYES Engebretson, Vandersloot and Pastor
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura and Brosnan
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During the audience communication portion of the meeting, Mayor Jack E
Kirksey presented a tribute to Jerry Raymond, a past Councilmember that served on the
Council for 14 years, and served the community in many areas Mr Raymond passed
away last year and his wife, Justine, and his son, Alden, were present to receive the
tribute from the Mayor
State Representative Laura Toy announced that Livonia was awarded a
$500,000 CLEAN MICHIGAN grant that will be used to help defray the costs of the
Community Recreation Center
Councilmember Engebretson wished a "Happy Birthday" to
Councilmember Laura, who became a "Senior Citizen" today
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 20, 2000,
re torwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
June 30, 2000, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A fax communication from Jennifer Boros, Chairperson for the Sacred
Heart Mom-to-Mom Sale, dated August 14, 2000 re placement of street signs for said
sale, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item
#10)
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated August 14, 2000,
re inspection of a another 7-Eleven Store owned by J D Chatham South, Inc located
at the southwest corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh Roads, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #22)
A communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated August 11,
2000, re revisions to Major Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #30)
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 554-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Andrea Barterian, 9829 Shadyside, dated July 3, 2000, requesting
permission to close Shadyside between Orangelawn and West Chicago
on Saturday, August 26, 2000, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 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, August 27, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
CR 555-00 ESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Connie Myler, 16899 Westbrook, dated July 5, 2000, requesting
permission to close Westbrook, between Mallory Court and Whitcomb, on
Friday, August 18, 2000, from 6 00 p m to 10 00 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
Saturday, August 19, 2000, from 2.00 p m to 6 00 p m in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
CR 556-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Inger Griffin, 29637 Maclntyre, dated July 3, 2000, requesting permission
to close Maclntyre between Robert and Louise on Saturday, August 26,
2000, from 2 00 p m to 10 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
CR :557-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Karen Schiffman, 15483 Huff, dated July 19, 2000, requesting permission
to close Huff between Five Mile Road and Lancaster on Saturday,
September 2, 2000, from 3 00 p m. to 1000 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 3, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
CR 558-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Mary Kalasz-Ennis, 14163 Ingram, dated July 24, 2000, requesting
permission to close Ingram between Grennada and Scone on Saturday,
September 9, 2000, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 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 10, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
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CR 559-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Anna M Hurley, 18481 Glastonbury, dated July 25, 2000, requesting
permission to close Glastonbury between Glengarry and Caliburn Drive on
Saturday, August 26, 2000, from 4 00 p m to 10 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.
CR 560-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, dated July 25, 2000, requesting permission
to close Sussex Street between Fitzgerald and Sherwood on Saturday,
September 9, 2000, from 3 00 p m to 10 00 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 10, 2000, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
CR 561-00 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Colleen Green, 30891 Orangelawn, dated July 26, 2000, requesting
permission to close Orangelawn between Sunset and Denne on Saturday,
September 9, 2000, from 12 00 pm to 10 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.
CR 562-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Brenda
McManaway, Co-Chairperson of the Churchill High School PTSA Craft
Show, dated July 13, 2000, which requests permission to display 63 wire
signs announcing the Churchill High School Annual PTSA Fall Craft Show
to be conducted on Saturday, October 21, 2000, which signs are to be 22"
x 28" in size and which will be displayed at all major intersections of the
City no earlier than Saturday, October 7, 2000, and removed no later than
Sunday, October 22, 2000, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 563-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jennifer R.
Boros, Chairperson, representing Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic
Church, dated July 22, 2000, which requests permission to display two
banners, which are to be 3' x 7' in size and located in front of the church,
and 20" x 20" signs announcing the Sacred Heart Mom-to-Mom Sale to be
conducted on Saturday, September 16, 2000, which signs will be
displayed at all major intersections of the City no earlier than September
8, 2000, and all signs shall be removed no later than September 17, 2000,
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
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CR 564-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Lisa
Roberts, Chairperson of the Frost Middle School PTSA Craft Show, dated
July 17, 2000, which requests permission to display 63 signs announcing
the craft show to be conducted on Saturday, November 4, 2000, which
signs are approximately 18" x 24" in size and which will be displayed at all
major intersections of the City no earlier than Sunday, October 29, 2000,
and removed no later than Sunday, November 5, 2000, and two signs
measuring approximately 62" x 31" to be placed at the corners of
Farmington and Lyndon and Stark and Schoolcraft no earlier than Sunday,
October 15, 2000 and removed no later than Sunday, November 5, 2000,
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
CR 565-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kathy
Godlew, President of the Home and School Association, dated July 27,
2000, on behalf of St. Genevieve School, requesting permission to display
31 signs announcing a rummage sale to be conducted on Friday and
Saturday, October 20 and 21, 2000, which signs shall be displayed at all
major intersections of the City no earlier than Friday, October 6, 2000, and
removed no later than 500 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2000, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
CR 566-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Ellenjane Soltesz, Flea Market Chairperson of the Livonia Historical
Society, and Suzanne Daniel, Chairperson of the Historical Commission,
dated July 11, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of
Community Resources and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
which requests permission to display two banner signs (4'x8') on the
fencing at Greenmead and 112 signs (25" x 15") at all major intersections
of the City announcing the Flea Market to be held Sunday, September
10, 2000, at Greenmead, which signs shall be installed no earlier than
August 30, 2000, and removed no later than September 11, 2000, the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
A communication from Time Warner Cable re - Administrative Response -
the year-by-year history of the frequency of use of the public access channels, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 429-00)
CR 567-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 5, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr and Mrs Patrick Weiss, 11025
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Denne, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the provisions of
1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of
Tax Item No 46-138-99-0062-000 into two (2) parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL 1
Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
distant South 1135 00 feet from the NW corner along the West line of
Section 35, thence S 89° 58' 45" E 286 00 feet; then South 90 00 feet;
thence N 89° 58' 45" W 286 00 feet; then North 90 00 feet along the West
line of Section 35 to the point of beginning, except the West 60 feet
thereof reserved for road, utilities or other governmental purposes
Containing 0 467 acres, more or less Subject to other easements or
restrictions, if any, of record or otherwise
PARCEL 2
Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 35, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point
distant South 1225 00 feet from the NW corner along the West line of
Section 35, thence S 89° 58' 45" E 286 00 feet; thence South 90 41 feet;
thence N 89° 58' W 286 00 feet; thence North 90 35 feet along the West
line of Section 35 to the point of beginning, except the West 60 feet
thereof reserved for road, utilities or other governmental purposes
Containing 0 469 acres, more or less Subject to other easements or
restrictions, if any, of record or otherwise
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds, PROVIDED, however, that until a
variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals as to every
nonconforming lot resulting from such split, none of said lots may be sold,
leased or transferred
CR 568-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Robert and Betty Davis, 14122 Cavell, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
July 24, 2000, requesting the City to enact an ordinance amendment that
would require the use of helmets for bicycle riders and rollerbladers who
are under 16 years of age, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
CR 569-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Robert and Betty Davis, 14122 Cavell, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
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July 24, 2000, requesting the City to enact an ordinance amendment that
would require the use of helmets for bicycle riders and rollerbladers who
are under 16 years of age, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the
Fire Department for its report and recommendation
CR 570-00 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan (the "City"), need to acquire,
construct, furnish and equip a new Community Recreation Center,
together with additions and renovations to the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena and
additions and renovations to the existing Senior Citizen Center, together
with site and parking improvements including all appurtenances and
attachments relating thereto (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that it is necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the City to construct the Project
for the use ot the City; and
WHEREAS, Act 31, Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session),
as amended ("Act 31"), provides through the procedures of building
authority financing a means for the acquisition, construction and financing
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with the provisions of Act 31, has
adopted Articles of Incorporation and has established the Municipal
Building Authority of Livonia (the "Authority"), with full powers to acquire
and construct the Project; and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in the best interest of the
City to acquire, construct and finance the Project through the Authority in
accordance with the provisions of Act 31, and
WHEREAS, the Limited Tax Full Faith and Credit General Obligation
Contract of Lease (the "Contract") between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition and construction of the Project and such
matters as are deemed necessary thereto has been prepared,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Council hereby determines it to be necessary for the
public health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire and
construct the Project for the use of the City
2 The City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to
finance the cost of the Project through the Authority in accordance
with the provisions of Act 31, in the amount of not to exceed Forty
Million Dollars ($40,000,000), with the first series of bonds under
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the Contract to pay a portion of the cost of the Project, not to
exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000)
3 The City Council hereby approves the Contract for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Project, as hereto attached
4 The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City are authorized to execute
immediately and deliver to the Authority the Contract approved by
this resolution The Contract will become effective pursuant to law
once the statutory referendum period has passed with no valid
petition for referendum being filed with the City Clerk, after
publication of the Notice of Intent by the City Clerk.
5 The City Council does hereby ratify and confirm its covenant in the
Contract to levy ad valorem taxes against all taxable property in the
City to the extent necessary to meet the obligations of the City
thereunder in the event revenues from other sources are
insufficient for any reason whatsoever Any such taxes levied to
pay the Cash Rentals under the Contract shall be limited as to rate
or amount in the manner provided by law
6 The City hereby covenants to take all action within its control to the
extent permitted by law necessary to maintain the exclusion of the
interest on the bonds described in the Contract from gross income
for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), including, but not limited to,
actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage earnings and the
expenditure and investment of proceeds of the bonds and moneys
deemed to be proceeds of the bonds
7 The Mayor, the Finance Director and the City Clerk each is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and deliver such documents,
instruments and certificates, including without limitation documents,
instruments and certificates necessary or desirable to satisfy the
requirements of the Code in relation to arbitrage and rebate
8 The Mayor, the Finance Director and the City Clerk each is hereby
authorized and directed, on behalf of the City and in accordance
with the City Charter, to take any and all actions, perform any and
all acts and execute any and all contracts, applications and other
documents as shall be required, necessary or desirable to effect
the proper public or private sale, execution and delivery of the
Bonds and to implement the Contract, including, but not limited to
applying for prior approval of the Bonds or an exception therefrom,
if available, from the Michigan Department of Treasury (the
"Department") and making any other filings for waivers or otherwise
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with the Department respecting the Bonds, applying for ratings on
the Bonds and consulting with rating agencies in connection
therewith, causing a preliminary and final official statement with
respect to the Bonds to be prepared, and making any further
declarations of intent to reimburse expenditures made from funds of
the City from proceeds of the obligations described in the preamble
to this resolution
9 The City hereby agrees to enter into an undertaking for the benefit
of the holders and beneficial owners of the Bonds pursuant to Rule
15c2-12 of the U S Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Mayor, the Finance Director and the City Clerk are each hereby
authorized to execute such undertaking prior to delivery of the
Bonds
10 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as the same conflict
with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded
CR 571-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated July 21, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept two (2) Risk Avoidance Program (RAP) Grants from the Michigan
Municipal Risk Management Authority in the total amount of $28,528 00
($6,028 00 for 50% of the cost of purchasing stop stick equipment and
$22,500 00 as reimbursement for the purchase of in-car video systems for
use by the Police Department), the same to deposited in the Adjudicated
Forfeitures Fund
CR 572-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 21, 2000,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached (as
Exhibit A) a summary of quotes received for the lease purchase of copy
machines for various City departments, the Council does hereby
authorize the lease of two Lanier copy machines from Lanier Worldwide,
Inc., 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 350, Southfield, Michigan 48067,
and the lease of two Danka copy machines from Danka Office Imaging,
3915 Research Park Drive, Suite A-1, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, for a
48-month period for amounts, items and prices indicated on the
aforementioned Exhibit A, at the end of which time title to the copiers will
be transferred to the city; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the said action herein without competitive bidding in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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CR 573-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 17, 2000, approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a list of adjustments
required for the fiscal year 2000 budget, the Council does hereby
authorize the said budget adjustments and transfers in the manner and
form set forth in the attachment.
CR 574-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 9, 1999, and a report
and recommendation from the Chief of Police, dated July 12, 2000,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request from Jay
Bee's Place, Inc. to transfer ownership of a 1999 Class C license from
Jonathon B Pub, Livonia, Inc. for a business I 'cated at 29568 W Seven
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Vayne County, and a
communication from Gregg Baga, on behalf of Jonathon B Pub, Livonia,
Inc., received in the Office of the City Clerk on August 8, 2000, the Council
does hereby recommend denial of this request based upon the fact that
the request has been withdrawn by the applicant; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
CR 575-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 9, 2000, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 27, 2000, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the
request from 7-Eleven, Inc to drop Michael C and Tamera Kirby as co-
licensees and to add J D Chatham South, Inc as co-licensee in 2000
SDM licensed business located at 15550 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan
48154, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
CR 576-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 7, 2000, which bears
the signatures of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
Service Agreement between Digital Equipment Corporation and the City
of Livonia wherein Digital Equipment Corporation would continue to
provide technical support for the Livonia Police Department computer
system for the period July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, for the sum of
$38,228 64 for hardware support and $25,573 44 for software support
from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 101-306-
851-010, the Council does hereby approve this Agreement and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to affix
their signatures to such Service Agreement, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize said action without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 577-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 10, 2000, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of fourteen
(14) Eyewitness Industrial Grade In-Car Video Systems from Kustom
Signals, Inc , 9325 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215-3347, in the
total amount of $65,786 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose
in Account #101-310-987-000, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price
(under Contract No 071B8000611), and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 578-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated July 7, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a proposed Shared Automation Participation Agreement
between the Livonia Public Library and The Library Network, 13331 Reeck
Road, Southgate, Michigan 48195-3054, for providing a shared
automation system and vendor and consulting services, the Council does
hereby approve the Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted,
and the City Librarian is hereby authorized to execute this Agreement, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid public library
cooperative and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize such action without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 579-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
July 25, 2000, 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 Future Fence Company, 23450 Regency Park Drive, Warren,
Michigan 48089 for completing all work required in connection with the
Ball Diamond Backstop and Fencing Project at Rudy Kleinert Park for the
sum of $16,800 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications
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CR 580-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance and the Information Systems Manager, dated July
19, 2000, which is approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Enhanced
Access to Public Records Policy, dated July 18, 2000, the Council does
hereby adopt this policy in the manner and form herein submitted
CR 581-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Information Systems
Manager, dated July 18, 2000, which is approved as to form by the City
Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Access to Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) Data between the City of Livonia and Wayne
County for the purpose of sharing information under the enhanced access
law to provide better quality data to the City and the County, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, tor and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute the Agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution, together with the signed agreement, to the Wayne
County GIS Management Unit.
CR 582-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Information Systems
Manager, dated July 27, 2000, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Plante & Moran, L L P , 27400
Northwestern Highway, P 0 Box 307, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for
providing consulting services to assist in the selection of a new financial
management information system in the amount of $29,750 00, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum of$29,750 00
from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-915-818-005 for this
purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract with the aforesaid
company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 583-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director and the Supervisor of the
Community Development Office of the Housing Commission, dated July
26, 2000, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
summary of proposed revisions to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Funded Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and a
revised program manual, the Council does hereby approve such revisions
to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program in the manner and form
herein submitted
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CR 584-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July
24, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Housing Commission on July 20, 2000, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of JKM Roofing, 2971 Bellevue, Detroit, Michigan
48207, for completing all work required in connection with the silver village
housing facility roof replacement project in the total amount of
$212,282 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $165,000 00 from Silver Village
Capital Outlay Account No 296-831-987-000 and the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $47,282 00 from the Silver Village Unexpended Fund
Balance for this purpose, and the Director of the Housing Commission is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; and the Director of the Housing Commission is
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
CR 585-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of the Housing Commission, dated July 20,
2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote
submitted by E G H Contractor, Inc , 151 N Mill, Plymouth, Michigan 48170,
for completing all work required in connection with the installation of
aluminum trim on 120 entry doors at the Newburgh Village Housing facility for
the sum of $12,000 00, the same having been in fact the lowest quote
received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $9,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in the Newburgh Village Contractual Services -
Maintenance Account for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate an additional amount of $3,000 00 from the Newburgh Village
Unexpended Fund Balance to be credited to Contractual Services -
Maintenance Account No 294-834-818-020 for this purpose, and the Director
of the Housing Commission is 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,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to accept such quote without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 586-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director, dated July 24, 2000, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein the Housing Commission has
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recommended the following rental increases to become effective
December 1, 2000, with respect to the City-owned scattered site
properties as follows
Current Proposed
2 Bedroom $275 $285
29149 Morlock
20121 Floral
27545 Long
11683 Cardwell
3 Bedroom $360 $370
11910 Cardwell
21411 Arcola
31220 Hathaway
19941 Deering
9880 Harrison
11784 Arcola
33916 Five Mile
10033 Garden
4 Bedroom $425 $435
20120 Deering
The above rents exclude utilities
The Council does hereby concur in and approve of the recommended action
CR 587-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of Public
Works, dated July 18, 2000, 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 C Davis Roofing, Inc , 6539 Burroughs, Sterling
Heights, Michigan 48314, for completing all work required in connection
with the Police Headquarters and Fire Stations No 5 and 6 roof
renovations in the total amount of $188,175 00, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $188,175 00 from Account No 101-447-976-000 (Building
Maintenance Capital Outlay - Building Improvements) for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a budget adjustment
increasing Account No 101-000-680-000 (Sale of Fixed Assets) and
Account No 101-447-976-000 (Building Maintenance Capital Outlay -
Building Improvements) in the amount of $107,675 00 to fund the work
required at Police Headquarters, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the
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aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 588-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the Public Utility
Manager and the City Librarian, dated July 18, 2000, 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 Independent Carpet
One, 1400 N Wayne Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, for completing all
work in connection with the installation of carpeting at the Civic Center
Library for the sum of $46,660 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby approve additional work at the unit price bid as outlined in the
aforementioned report and recommendation in the amount of $45,996 00,
for a total amount of $92,656 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the expenditure of the sum of $92,656 00 from funds budgeted
in Account No 271-738-976-000 (Capital Outlay Budget for the Civic
Center Library) for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary; 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
CR 589-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated July 25, 2000,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Putt, Inc., 2610 Salzburg, Freeland, Michigan 48623, for supplying
the Public Service Division with wood processing and disposal services
for the period September 1, 2000 through and including December 10,
2001, for the estimated total cost of $69,320 00 based upon the Public
Service Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final
payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications,
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
CR 590-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated July 31, 2000,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote of
Aristeo Construction Company, 12811 Farmington Road, Livonia,
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Michigan 48150, for the installation of a retaining wall at the Livonia
Transfer Facility in the total amount of $19,960 00, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $19,960 00
from Account No 205-527-974-000 previously established with a cash
payment from Detroit Edison to the City for this purpose, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance Section 3 04 140D1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
CR 591-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
a communication from Martin S Frenkel of Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth,
Heller & Pesses, P C , on behalf of Cathrin Chodorkoff, requesting to
purchase a 13'x 302' strip of vacated Henry Ruff Road adjacent to 30414
Rayburn in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, which land is more
particularly described as follows
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as
beginning at a point distant South OOD 05M 45S East,
987 14 feet and North 89D 48M 40S West, 30 00 feet from
the center of Section 14 and proceeding thence South 000
05M 45S East, 302 86 feet, thence North 89D 48M 40S
West, 13 00 feet; thence North OOD 05M 45S West, 302 86
feet; thence South 89D 48M 40S East, 13 00 feet to the
point of beginning Containing 0 09 Acres
the Council does hereby authorize the sale of the aforesaid city-owned
property to Cathrin Chodorkoff, 30414 Rayburn, Livonia, Michigan, an
adjacent property owner, for a total purchase price of $3,926 00, which
sale. is conditioned upon the purchaser providing such title work as may
be required for purchaser providing such title work as may be required for
this transaction, the action herein being taken in order to best serve the
interests of the community; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim
deed and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction, 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
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CR 592-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated July 5, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Sunset Excavating, 12641 Stark Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for completing all work required in connection with the
Glendale Storm Water Pump Project (Contract 00-L) for the estimated
total cost of $31,772 00 (which includes a $1,500 00 reduction in bid price
for PVC conduit in lieu of rigid conduit) based on the Engineering
Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based
upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest and only bid received and meets specifications, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$31,772.00 from Account No 205-527-987-000 (Capital Outlay - Storm
Pump) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a
transfer in the amount of $14,525 00 from Account No 205-527-818-045
(Refuse/Contractual Forestry) to Account No 205-527-987-000 (Capital
Outlay - Storm Pump) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a
contract with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 593-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Engineer,
dated July 10, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance,
is approved by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Jack Anglin Civil Constructors, Ltd , 42750 Grand River, Novi,
Michigan 48375, for completing all work required in connection with the
Greenmead Soccer Fields and Utilities Project (Contract 00-0) for the
estimated total cost of $408,150 00, which includes both the base bid and
the alternate bid, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in the amount of $408,150 00 from the Land Improvement
Account No 208-756-974-000 for this purpose, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute a contract with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
CR 594-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated July 18, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is requested that Council Resolution 496-00 be
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amended to correct the location of the installation of lane-delineating
reflectors, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution
496-00 so as to have the same read as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City
Engineer, dated June 12, 2000, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the quote of R. S Contracting, Inc.,
16737 Thirteen Mile Road, Fraser, Michigan 48026, for completing
all work required in connection with the installation of lane-
delineating reflectors on Newburgh Road from Six Mile Road to a
point just north of Caliburn Drive for the estimated total cost of
$9,360 50, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $9,360 50 from the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account) for this
purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize this action
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance
Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
CR 595-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 7-139-2000, adopted on July 11, 2000, with regard to Petition
76-12-8-30, submitted by Dr Sivertson, requesting to amend the site plan
that was approved by the City on February 2, 1977, by substituting a
greenbelt for the protective wall as outlined in Section 18 45 of Ordinance
No 543, as amended, for property located at 31636 Schoolcraft Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, the Council does hereby refer this matter
to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
CR 596-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 7-131-2000, adopted on July 11, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-6-SN-9, submitted by Linens-N-Things, requesting approval for
signage for the commercial building located at 13250 Middlebelt Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 00-6-SN-9 is
hereby approved, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Rogvoy Architects, as
received by the Planning Commission on June 20, 2000, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
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2 That this wall sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after
3 this business closes,
That window signage for this store shall be limited to 20% of all
glass area as permitted by Section 18 50D(g) of Zoning Ordinance
No 543, and
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval
CR 597-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 7-132-2000, adopted on July 11, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-6-SN-10, submitted by Marshalls, requesting approval for signage for
the commercial building located at 13200 Middlebelt Road in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 00-6-SN-10 is
hereby approved, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Sign Package submitted by Rogvoy Architects, as
received by the Planning Commission on June 20, 2000, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That this wall sign shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after
this business closes
3 That window signage for this store shall be limited to 20% of all
glass area as permitted by Section 18 50D(g) of Zoning Ordinance
No 543, and
4 That any additional signage shall come back before the Planning
Commission and City Council for their review and approval
CR 598-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 14, 2000, which transmits its
resolution 7-128-2000, adopted on July 11, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-5-8-8, submitted by Kristal Greniuk-Wioncek, D D S, requesting site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition and
to renovate the existing building located at 33044 Five Mile Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 00-5-8-8 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
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1 That the site and landscape plan marked Sheet 1, dated June 23,
2000, as revised, prepared by Anthony Pucci, Architect, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
3 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the exterior building elevation plan marked Sheet 4, dated
June 23, 2000, as revised, prepared by Anthony Pucci, Architect, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
5 That the brick used in the construction shall be full-face four (4")
inch brick, no exceptions,
6 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height,
7 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in the
correspondence dated June 21, 2000
that the sidewalk shall be repaired,
that the fence at the rear shall be repaired,
that the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
= that all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with
the Michigan Barrier Free Code,
that the entry vestibule shall comply with the Michigan
Barrier Free Code,
8 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for adding onto a
nonconforming building and any conditions related thereto, and
9 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
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CR 599-00 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby accept the
proposal submitted by Russell Design, 108 N Center Street, Suite 204,
Northville, Michigan 48167, dated May 17, 2000, for providing consulting
services with respect to the schematic design, construction
documentation, bidding and construction process related to the proposed
moving message sign to be located at the southeast corner of Five Mile
and Farmington Roads and five (5) additional signs to be constructed on
the Civic Center campus, subject to Russell Design submitting evidence of
adequate liability insurance naming the City of Livonia as additional
insured, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an appropriation of
a sum not to exceed $5,000 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Capital Improvement Fund (401) 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 such firm, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the sign designs are to be
submitted to the City Council for their review and approval prior to
construction
CR 600-00 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Admiral Tool and
Manufacturing of Michigan, dated July 19, 2000, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District
77,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA that it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application to the
legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving property taxes
from the property that will be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A.
1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing units, and (i)
indicate the Council's interest in this matter, and (ii) assist these
taxing units in collecting such information as may be necessary to
determine their respective opinions on this Application, and (iii)
advise the said taxing units of this Council's desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Monday, September 18, 2000, at 7-00 p m at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, September 18, 2000, at 7 00
p m at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a hearing on
said Application
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CR 601-00 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
(1) Petition 00-4-1-8, submitted by Leo Soave Building Company, Inc.,
for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of
Morlock Road between Parkville Avenue and Maplewood Avenue
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14 from RUF to R-2, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 7-135-2000 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 00-4-1-8, as
amended by the petitioner with respect to Lot 395c only, be
approved, and
(2) Petition 00-5-1-9, submitted by J & S Evangelista Devleopment
Company, for a change of zoning of property on the west side of
Farmington Road between Orangelawn Avenue and Plymouth
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 from RUF to OS, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 7-141-2000 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 00-5-1-9 be denied,
and
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 602-00 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on
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Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 00-6-1-11, submitted by Michael Soave, for a change of
zoning of property located on the east side of Farmington Road
between Pickford Avenue and Curtis Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 10 from OS to RC, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 7-143-2000 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 00-6-1-11 be denied, and
(2) Petition 00-6-1-12, submitted by Alex Ali, for a change of zoning of
property located on the southerly 135 feet of Lot 5 of Strathcona
Gardens Subdivision on the northwest corner of Deering Road and
Five Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13 from OS to C-1,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-144-2000 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 00-6-1-12 be denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said Public Hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 603-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Christopher T Koch of Abbott, Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood,
dated July 20, 2000, which in accordance with the provisions of Section
19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an
appeal from a determination made on July 11, 2000, by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 7-137-2000 with regard to Petition 00-5-2-19
submitted by Jeffrey A. Scott Architects, on behalf of Wendy's
International, requesting waiver use approval to construct a full-service
restaurant with drive-up window facilities on property located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft Road and Industrial Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby designate Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at TOO p m as the
date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter,
such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
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publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia.
CR 604-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Borman's, Inc , dated July 31, 2000, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on July 25, 2000,
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-145-2000 with regard
to Petition 00-5-2-22 submitted by Borman's, Inc , on behalf of Farmer
Jack #771, requesting waiver use approval to utilize an SDD license in
connection with a retail facility located on the south side of Seven Mile
Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
designate Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 7 00 p m as the date and
time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia
CR 605-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Borman's, Inc , dated July 31, 2000, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on July 25, 2000,
by the City Planning Commission in its resolution 7-146-2000 with regard
to Petition 00-5-2-23 submitted by Borman's, Inc., on behalf of Farmer
Jack #771, requesting waiver use approval to display seasonal outdoor
garden materials on property located on the south side of Seven Mile
Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 11, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
designate Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 7 00 p m as the date and
time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
REVISED - See correction
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AYES Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, Pastor and Brosnan
NAYS. None
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The President declared the resolutions duly adopted
A communication from the Department of Law, dated February 8, 2000,
re: whether alterations to a petition serve to suspend the 90 day review process for
Telecommunications Permit Applications, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council (CR 615-99)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 4, 2000,
re. a definition for "administrative completeness" as it relates to Telecommunications Permit
Applications, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 616-99)
Pursuant to CR 768-00, adopted at the Regular Council Meeting of October 11, 2000, the
following.
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
pursuant to Council Resolution 369 98, and a communication from tho
regarding a proposed ordinance- amendment adding Chapter 06
annual fees for use of public rights of way, pursuant to the Michigan
was corrected to read as follows.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 793-99, regarding a proposed
ordinance amendment to Section19.03 (Applications and Petition, Filing
Fee) of Article XIX of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to increase the
waiver use application fee for cellular towers (wireless communication
facilities) to $1,000.00.
REVISED
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Counclimember Engebretson withdrew his support from the foregoing proposed resolution, and
it died for lack of support.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously adopted, It
was:
CR 606-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 369-98, and a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 20, 1998, approved for submission by the
Mayor, regarding a proposed ordinance amendment adding Chapter 06
(Telecommunications) to Title 12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to require telecommunications providers to obtain a permit and pay
annual fees for use of public rights-of-way, pursuant to the Michigan
Telecommunications Act, the Council does hereby refer the hatter of how
neighboring communities are handling the issue of assessing fees for
Telecommunication Permits and annual fees for use of public rights of way by
telecommunication providers to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
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A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 3, 2000, re. 47,
the City of Boston's policy/requirement of underground installation of cable by
telecommunications providers when the maximum capacity has been reached on utility poles,
and incentives to install facilities underground, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 617-99 and CR 284-00)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated January 20, 2000,
re existing and proposed telecommunication legislation as it relates to municipal oversight and
control,was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 614-99)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it was.
CR 607-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 432-99, regarding a review of the language of the
Telecommunications Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to Council Resolution 432-99
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 608-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 793-99, regarding the subject
matter of notification to residents and/or the installation of signs on public
property regarding the proposed installation of cellular towers, the Council
does hereby refer the subject of a proposed amendment to the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance requiring notification to property owners within 300 feet
of the perimeter of public zoned lands, and/or within 500 feet of a
proposed lease site within public zoned lands, for all proposed cellular
tower installations on public zoned lands, and requiring notification signs
prepared and posted by the City at locations on streets abutting said
public zoned lands and at entrances thereto, to the Planning Commission
to conduct a Public Hearing on whether such amendment should be
made, and thereafter submit a report and recommendation to Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 609-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 793-99, regarding the subject
matter of notification to residents and/or the installation of signs on public
property regarding the proposed installation of cellular towers, the Council
does hereby refer the issue of signs on all cellular tower sites on public
zoned lands and the issue of increasing the application fee to the Cellular
Tower Committee for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Department of Law, dated November 23, 1999,
re Inspection Department and Police Department complaint procedures, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 735-99 and 736-99)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 610-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 736-99, and a communication
from Pamela Schwartz, 20375 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan, dated
September 27, 1999, requesting that the City consider amending
complaint procedures so the complaints made to the Inspection
Department would be handled in a manner similar to complaints made to
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the Police Department, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with respect to this matter
A communication from the Department of Law, dated July 13, 2000 re
use of the City Clerk's Office as a mailing address in connection with charitable
solicitations, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
814-99 and 815-99)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 611-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 814-99, and the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated July 13, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 815-99, regarding the subject
matter of the use of the City Clerk's Office as a mailing address in
connection with charitable solicitations, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to Council Resolutions
814-99 and 815-99
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, it was
CR 612-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee, dated July 18, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 302-00, regarding the subject
matter of decorative flags on light poles in commercial parking lots, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to
Council Resolution 302-00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot, and Brosnan
NAYS Pastor
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
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A revised site plan, dated July 18, 2000, submitted by John Marusich on
behalf of Dunkin Donuts, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Petition 00-4-8-4)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 613-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 446-00, and a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated May 11 , 2000, which transmits
its resolution 5-103-2000 adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition
00-4-8-4 submitted by John Marusich, on behalf of Dunkin Donuts,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
additions to the commercial building located at 19010 Middlebelt Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18 47 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 00-4-8-4 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Site Plan Details, marked Sheet SP-1, received by the City
Council Office on July 20, 2000, and date stamped July 18, 2000,
on sheet numbered SP-1 Site Plan, A-1 Demolition, A-2 Floor Plan
and A-4 Elevations, prepared by ArchiCivitas Associates, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
3 - That all landscape plans be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director, that underground sprinklers are to be provided
for all landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That any brick used in the construction of the building shall be full-
face four (4") inch brick, no exception,
5 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, and
the enclosure gates shall be maintained and, when not in use,
closed at all times,
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7 That all light standards shall be shielded from the adjacent
properties and shall not exceed 20 ft. in height;
That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following site deficiencies as outlined in the
correspondence dated May 2, 2000
- That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
- That the existing landscaping in the right-of-way shall be
cleaned up and brought back to a healthy condition,
- That the existing protective wall along the east property line
shall be repaired to plumb and certified by a structural engineer
as to its structural soundness,
8 That the 30 sq ft. ground sign shown on the approved site and
landscape plan is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, and
the sign base shall be constructed out of full-face four (4") inch
brick, no exception, to match the building
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated July 17, 2000, re.
the liquor license request by N H Enterprises, Inc , was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 391-00)
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated August 10, 2000,
re. follow-up inspection of property at 27405 Grand River related to a liquor license
request, which indicated window signage compliance and the removal of a discarded
water heater, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 614-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 391-00, and a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 11, 2000, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 7, 2000,
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approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from N H Enterprises, Inc. for transfer of ownership of a
1999 SDM licensed business from Garden Enterprises, Inc. for a business
located at 27405 Grand River, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A communication from the Planning Department, dated March 21, 2000,
re. the Botsford Park Cellular Tower and its recommendation that the Department of
Law proceed with negotiations for an extension of the lease agreement with Detroit
SMSA Limited Partnership including the allowance of collocation on all towers currently
existing in the City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 128-00)
A communication from the Department of Law to Steven Wells, Esq.,
dated July 24, 2000, re. its recommendation that Detroit SMSA Limited Partnership
(Ameritech) pay a $20,000 lump sum for improvements within Botsford Park in
exchange for an extension of a lease for the Botsford Park Cellular Tower, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 128-00)
The communications from Todd H Wells of Schnelz, Wells, Monaghan &
Wells, dated August 1, 2000, and August 3, 2000, re the Botsford Park Cellular Tower
Site relative to Ameritech's agreements to pay a $20,000 lump sum for improvements
within Botsford Park and to make their towers available for collocation, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 128-00)
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 615-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 128-00, and the report and
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recommendation of the Department of Law, dated February 2, 2000,
approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding the extension of the
Botsford Park Cellular Tower Lease with Detroit SMSA Limited Partnership,
the Council does hereby approve the extension of the Botsford Park Cellular
Tower Lease with Detroit SMSA Limited Partnership, do Ameritech Mobile
Communications, Inc., 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 143, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48334-1573, for the period from January 1, 2000, to
December 31, 2004, under the same rates, terms and conditions as the
1995 Lease Agreement; provided, however, that this approval is contingent
upon immediate payment by Detroit SMSA Limited Partnership of the sum
of $20,000 00 for improvements within Botsford Park, and collocations of all
Detroit SMSA cellular tower sites located in the City of Livonia, as outlined
in Todd Wells' letter dated August 3, 2000, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid company and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A communication from the Planning Director, submitted on behalf of the
Cellular Tower Committee, dated March 21, 2000, re their recommendation to refer the
installation of a new cellular tower at Idyl Wyld Golf Course by Trinity Wireless Towers
to the Committee of the Whole for further study, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 129-00)
A communication from the Planning Director, submitted on behalf of the
Cellular Tower Committee, dated March 21, 2000, re their recommendation to deny a
request to purchase the Police Communication Tower by Trinity Wireless Towers, was
received and placed-on file for the information of the Council (CR 129-00)
A brochure from TrinTel Communications, Inc ("Master Planning for
Essential Wireless Communications Facilities"), received at the Committee of the Whole
Meeting of August 7, 2000, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 616-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council 130-00, the report and recommendation of
the Cellular Tower Committee, dated March 21, 2000, submitted pursuant
how to Council Resolution 129-00, and the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated January 31, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, regarding a request from Trinity Wireless Towers, Inc. to
purchase the City's cellular tower located behind the Police Station, the
Council does hereby determine to deny the request to purchase the City's
cellular tower located behind the Police Station for the same reasons as
those set forth in the aforementioned report and recommendation of the
Cellular Tower Committee
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 617-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 7, 2000,
submitted pursuant to Council 130-00, the report and recommendation of
the Cellular Tower Committee, dated March 21, 2000, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 129-00, and the report and recommendation of the
Department of Law, dated January 31, 2000, approved for submission by
the Mayor, regarding a request from Trinity Wireless Towers, Inc. to install
a new cellular tower at Idyl Wyld Golf Course, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request to install a new cellular tower at Idyl Wyld
Golf Course
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 618-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated August 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 402-96, and the
correspondence from the Department of Law, dated August 4, 2000 and
August 15, 2000, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and the Agreement between
City and Construction Manager attached thereto (the "Contract"), and the
exhibits to the Contract, the Council does hereby approve the Contract, as
amended, with Etkin Skanska Construction Company, 30445
Northwestern Highway, Suite 250, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48344, and
Schostak Brothers & Co , Inc , 25800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 750,
Southfield, Michigan 48075, to jointly serve as Construction Manager in
connection with construction of the new Livonia Community Recreation
Center and the Eddie Edgar Ice Rink Renovation and Expansion, which
proposal was accepted by Council Resolution 453-00, and the Director of
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Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the Contract, as amended, and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
Ralph Williams, 18630 Foch, spoke to the Council regarding the
importance of selecting the right architect for the Community Recreation Center and
Eddie Edgar Ice Rink Renovation and Expansion
A communication from the Department of Law, dated August 15, 2000, re
the Final Agreement, including Exhibits, between the City of Livonia and the
Construction Manager for the Livonia Community Center and the Eddie Edgar Ice Rink
Renovation and Expansion, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 619-00 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated August 10,
2000, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 402-96, and the
correspondence from the Department of Law, dated August 15, 2000,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and the proposed Architectural Design Contract
with Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc , attached thereto (the "Contract"),
the Council does hereby accept the proposal of Fanning/Howey
Associates, Inc., 39830 Grand River Avenue, Suite B1-A, Novi, Michigan
48375, to provide architectural services for the ice arena expansion and
renovation at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena pursuant to the Contract in the
amount of $314,160 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $314,160 00 from Fund 408
for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Contract and
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such action
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D2 and
D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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A communication from the Department of Law dated August 15, 2000, re
changes to the proposed Architect Agreement between the City of Livonia and
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. for the expansion and renovation of the Eddie Edgar
Ice Arena, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
Michael Posinelli, representative of the Construction Manager, spoke
regarding the two—month selection process of Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., as the
architect for the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, and he gave a project completion date of
September, 2001 He also stated that an architect for the Community Recreation
Center should be chosen in the next 2-4 weeks
John Davids, architect from the team of Fanning/Howey Associates/ Tiseo
Associates and JRV of Ann Arbor, spoke to the Council regarding the strengths of the
team of architects chosen for the renovation and expansion of the Eddie Edgar Ice
Arena Project.
Ben Tiseo, architect from Tiseo & Associates and also a Livonia resident,
spoke of his involvement in the renovation and expansion of the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena
Project and his commitment to this Project.
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 620-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 13, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr James Szkrybalo, 38777 Six
Mile, Suite 108, Livonia, Michigan 48152, on behalf of Mr Steven
Summers, Twin Valley Corp , 20025 Shadyside, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
well, as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No 46-009-99-
0073-003 into two (2) parcels since the same would be in violation of the
City's Zoning Ordinance and law, as well as for the reason that the
proposed lot split would not be consistent with good planning and zoning
practice
James Szkrybalo, 38777 Six Mile Road, Suite 108, Livonia, spoke to the
Council regarding the proposed lot split at 20220 Parker, Livonia and requested that this
subject matter be referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee
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A communication from Ewa Chavey, 20310 Mayfield, Livonia, dated
August 11, 2000, re an objection to the proposed lot split at 20220 Parker, Livonia, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A petition submitted by Jack Dudenhoefer, 20133 Parker, Livonia, re
neighbors' opposition to the proposed lot split at 20220 Parker, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 621-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Grand Sakwa Properties, L L.0 ,
32000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 125, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48150, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve of the proposed division of Tax Item No 46-
113-99-0011-003 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows
Parcel A
A parcel of land located in part of the N E 1/4 of Section 29, T 1S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant N 89 23'19" W 150 00 feet along the north line of Section 29 and
S 00 2613" W 248 00 feet to a point on the south right-of-way line of 1-96
Expressway from the N E corner of said Section 29; thence from said
point of beginning S 00 2613" W 462 18 feet; thence N 89 34'08" W
16500-feet; thence N 00 2613" E 462 70 feet; thence along said south
line of 1-96 Expressway S 89 2319" E 165 00 feet to the point of
beginning containing 1 75 acres of land, being subject to easements and
restrictions of record
Parcel B
A parcel of land located in part of the N E 1/4 of Section 29, T 1S , R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County Michigan, described as beginning at a point
distant N 89 2319" W 150 00 feet along the north line of Section 29 and
S 00 2613" W 710 18 feet from the N E corner of said Section 29,
thence from said point of beginning S 00 26'13" W 292 24 feet; thence N
89 3408" W 165 00 feet; thence N 00 26'13" E 292 24 feet; thence S 89
34' 08" E 165 00 feet to the point of beginning containing 1 11acres of
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land, being subject to easements and restrictions of record And rights of
ingress and egress over Parcel "A"
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that until a
variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals as to every
nonconforming lot resulting from such split, none of said lots may be sold,
leased or transferred
A communication from the Engineering Division, dated August 10, 2000,
re their recommendation that access from parcel C of a proposed lot split at 35451
Schoolcraft be limited to Industrial Road, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
The petitioner for the proposed lot split at 35451 Schoolcraft was present
to answer questions of the Council
was On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted, it
CR 622-00 RESOLVED, that an Ordinance be issued authorizing the
acquisition and construction of additions, extensions and improvements to
the Water Supply and Wastewater System of the City of Livonia,
authorizing and providing for the issuance of self-liquidating revenue
bonds of equal standing with the revenue bonds now outstanding for the
purpose of paying the cost of said additions, extension and improvements
under the provisions of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as
amended, and Ordinances Nos 1958, 2015, 2179 and 2195 of the City of
Livonia
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
City of Livonia
County of Wayne, State of Michigan
NOTICE OF SALE RESOLUTION
WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000
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CR 623-00 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan (the "Issuer"), has by an Ordinance duly adopted on date even
herewith, authorized the issuance and sale of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000) principal amount of the Issuer's Water Supply and
Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 (the "Bonds"),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The Issuer's Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to fix the date
for the sale of the Bonds
2 The Issuer's Clerk shall cause a Notice of Sale of the Bonds to be
published in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York at least
fourteen (14) full days before the date fixed for sale
3 The Notice of Sale of the Bonds shall be in substantially the
following form
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
$5,000,000
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000
SEALED, FAXED OR ELECTRONIC BIDS Bidders may submit bids for
the purchase of the above bonds as follows
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received by
the undersigned at the City Clerk's office located at 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, on Monday, the 25th day of September,
2000, until 3 30 o'clock p m , Eastern Daylight Time, at which time and
plase said bids will be publicly opened and read SEALED BIDS will also
be received on the same date and until the same time at the office of the
Municipal Advisory Council of Michigan (the "MAC"), 1445 First National
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, when, simultaneously, the bids will be
opened and read
FAXED BIDS Signed bids may be submitted by fax to the City at fax
number (734) 426-1147, attention City Clerk, or by MAC members to the
MAC at (313) 963-0943, provided that faxed bids must arrive before the
time of sale and the bidder bears all risks of transmission failure and the
GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT MUST BE MADE AND RECEIVED as described
in the section captioned "GOOD FAITH" below
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ELECTRONIC BIDS Electronic bids will also be received on the same
date and until the same time by Bidcomp/Parity as agent of the
undersigned Further information about Bidcomp/Parity, including any fee
charged, may be obtained from Bidcomp/Parity, Jennifer Emery, 395
Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, (212) 806-8304 NO
ELECTRONIC BID WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THE BIDDER HAS
SUBMITTED A FINANCIAL SURETY BOND IN THE AMOUNT
DESCRIBED IN THE SECTION CAPTIONED "GOOD FAITH" below
Bidders may choose any means or location to present bids but a bidder
may not present a bid in more than one location or by more than one
means
The City Council will meet on that date to consider the award or rejection
of bids
BOND DETAILS The bonds will be issued in fully-registered form, of the
denomination of $5,000 or multiples thereof not exceeding for each
maturity the aggregate principal amount of that maturity, dated as of
October 1, 2000, numbered in order of registration, and will bear interest
from their date payable on May 1, 2001, and semiannually thereafter
The bonds will mature on the 1st day of November of the years as follows.
$ 75,000 2001,
125,000 2002 to 2010, inclusive
150,000 2011,
175,000 2012,
425,000 2013 to 2017, inclusive
450,000 2018, 2019 and 2020
BOOK-ENTRY ONLY The Bonds will be issued in book-entry-form only
as one fully registered bond per maturity and will be registered in the
name of Cede & Co , as nominee for the Depository Trust Company
("DTC"), New York, New York. DTC will act as securities depository for
the Bonds Purchase of the Bonds will be made in book-entry-form, in the
denomination of $5,000 or any multiple thereof Purchasers will not
receive certificates representing their interests in bonds purchased The
book-entry-only system is further described in the Preliminary Official
Statement for the Bonds
TERM BOND OPTION Bidders shall have the option of designating
bonds maturing in the years 2012 through 2020, inclusive, as serial bonds
or term bonds, or both The winner bidder must designate within 24 hours
after submission of the bid whether each of the principal amounts shown
above for the years 2012 through 2020, inclusive, represent a serial
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maturity or a mandatory redemption requirement for a term bond maturity
There may be more than one term bond maturity In any event, the above
principal schedule for the years 2012 through 2020, inclusive, shall be
represented by either serial bond maturities or mandatory redemption
requirements for term bonds, or a combination of both
PRIOR OPTIONAL REDEMPTION Bonds of this issue maturing in the
years 2001 to 2010, inclusive, are not subject to optional redemption prior
to maturity Bonds or portions of bonds in multiples of$5,000, maturing in
the years 2011 through 2020, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption, at
the option of the City, in such order as the City shall determine and within
any maturity by lot, on any interest payment date on or after May 1, 2010,
at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption
Notice of redemption of any bond or portion thereof shall be given by the
transfer agent at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption
by mail to the registered owner at the registered address shown on the
registration books kept by the transfer agent. Bonds shall be called for
redemption in multiples of$5,000 and any bond of a denomination of more
than $5,000 shall be treated as representing the number of bonds
obtained by dividing the denomination of the bond by $5,000 and such
bond may be redeemed in part. Notice of redemption for a bond
redeemed in part shall state that upon surrender of the bond to be
redeemed a new bond or bonds in aggregate principal amount equal to
the unredeemed portion of the bonds surrendered shall be issued to the
registered owner thereof No further interest on a bond or portion thereof
called for redemption shall accrue after the date fixed for redemption,
whether presented for redemption or not, provided funds are on hand with
the transfer agent to redeem the bond or portion thereof
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: The bonds shall bear
interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum, to be fixed by the
bids therefor, expressed in multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%, or both The
interest on any one bond shall be at one rate only and all bonds maturing
in any one year must carry the same interest rate The difference
between the highest and lowest interest rates on the bonds shall not
exceed two percent (2%) per annum THE INTEREST RATE BORNE BY
BONDS MATURING IN ANY ONE YEAR SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN
THE INTEREST RATE BORNE BY BONDS MATURING IN THE
PRECEDING YEAR. No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the
bonds or at a price less than 98 3/4% of their par value will be considered
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRATION Principal and interest shall
be payable at the corporate trust office of Bank One Trust Company,
National Association, Detroit, Michigan, or such other transfer agent as the
City may thereafter designate by notice mailed to the registered owners of
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the bonds not less than 60 days prior to any interest payment date
Interest shall be paid by check or draft mailed to the registered owners of
the bonds as shown by the registration books of the City on the 15th day
of the month preceding the interest payment date The bonds will be
transferable only upon the registration books of the City kept by the
transfer agent.
PURPOSE AND SECURITY The bonds are issued under the provisions
of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, and Ordinances
Nos 1958, 2015, 2179, 2195 and 2500 of the City, for the purpose of
defraying the cost of acquiring and constructing additions, extensions and
improvements to the City's Water Supply and Wastewater System (the
"System") The bonds are payable solely and only from the Net Revenues
of the System and any additions thereto, and a statutory first lien on said
Net Revenues has been established by said Ordinances The bonds and
said lien are of equal standing and priority as to the Net Revenues with the
City's Water Supply and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series
1993 in the outstanding principal amount of $4,375,000 and the City's
Water Supply and Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
1994 (Limited Tax General Obligation) in the outstanding principal amount
of $7,070,000 (together the "Outstanding Bonds") The City has
covenanted and agreed to fix and maintain at all times while any of such
bonds shall be outstanding such rates for service furnished by the System
as shall be sufficient to provide for payment of the necessary expenses of
operation, maintenance and administration of the System, of the principal
and interest on all of said bonds when due, to maintain and increase a
bond reserve account therefor, and to provide for such other expenditures
and funds for the System as are required by said Ordinances.
The rights or remedies of bondholders may be affected by bankruptcy,
insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or other laws affecting creditors' rights
generally now existing or hereafter enacted and by the application of
general principles of equity including those relating to equitable
subordination
ADDITIONAL BONDS For the terms upon which additional bonds of
equal standing with the bonds of this issue and the Outstanding Bonds as
to the net revenues of the System may be issued, reference is made to
the above described Ordinances
GOOD FAITH A certified or cashier's check drawn upon an incorporated
bank or trust company or a Financial Surety Bond, in the amount of
$50,000, and payable to the order of the Treasurer of the City, is required
for each bid as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be
forfeited as a portion of the City's damages if such bid be accepted and
the bidder fails to take up and pay for the bonds If a check is used, it
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must accompany each bid If a Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be
from an insurance company licensed to issue such a bond in the State of
Michigan and such Bond must be submitted to the City's Financial
Advisors listed below or the Municipal Advisory Council of Michigan prior
to the opening of the bids The Financial Surety Bond must identify each
bidder whose good faith deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety
Bond If the bonds are awarded to a bidder utilizing a Financial Surety
Bond, then that purchaser (the "Purchaser") is required to submit its good
faith deposit to the City in the form of a cashier's check (or wire transfer
such amount as instructed by the City or its financial advisor in the form of
a cashier's check not later than Noon, prevailing Eastern Time, on the next
business day following the award If such good faith deposit is not
received by that time, the Financial Surety Bond may be drawn by the City
to satisfy the good faith deposit requirement. The good faith deposit will
be applied to the purchase price of the bonds In the event the Purchaser
fails to honor its accepted bid, the good faith deposit will be retained by
the City No interest shall be allowed on the good faith check and checks
of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to each bidder's
representative or by UPS - Next Day Air Service The good faith check of
the successful bidder will be immediately cashed and payment for the
balance of the purchase price of the bonds shall be made at the closing
AWARD OF BONDS The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid
produces the lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or
rates specified in the bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds
from October 1, 2000, to their maturity and deducting therefrom any
premium or adding thereto any discount.
LEGAL OPINION Bids shall be conditioned upon the approving opinion
of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P L C , attorneys of Detroit,
Michigan, a copy of which opinion will be printed on the reverse side of
each bond, and the original of which will be furnished without expense to
the purchaser of the bonds at the delivery thereof The fees of Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P L C for services rendered in connection
with such approving opinion are expected to be paid from bond proceeds
Except to the extent necessary to issue their approving opinion as to
validity of the above bonds, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P L C
has not been requested to examine or review and has not examined or
reviewed any financial documents, statements or materials that have been
or may be furnished in connection with the authorization, issuance or
marketing of the bonds, and accordingly will not express any opinion with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of any such financial documents,
statements or materials
DELIVERY OF BONDS The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at
its expense Bonds will be delivered without expense to the purchaser
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through DTC at New York, New York The usual closing documents,
including a certificate that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance of
the bonds, will be delivered at the time of the delivery of the bonds If the
bonds are not tendered for delivery by twelve o'clock noon, prevailing
Eastern Time, on the 45th day following the date of sale, or the first
business day thereafter if said 45th day is not a business day, the
successful bidder may on that day, or any time thereafter until delivery of
the bonds, withdraw his proposal by serving notice of cancellation, in
writing, on the undersigned in which event the City shall promptly return
the good faith deposit. Payment for the bonds shall be made in
immediately available funds Accrued interest to the date of delivery of the
bonds shall be paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery Unless the
purchaser furnishes the transfer agent with a list giving the denominations
and names in which it wishes to have the certificates issued at least 5
business days after the sale of the bonds, the bonds will be delivered in
the form of a single certificate for each maturity registered in the name of
the purchaser
TAX EXEMPTION In the opinion of bond counsel, assuming compliance
with certain covenants by the City, the bonds will be exempt from taxation
in the State of Michigan and from federal income tax subject, in both
cases, to certain exceptions described in bond counsel's opinion
CUSIP NUMBERS CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the
bonds, but neither the failure to print the numbers nor any error with
respect thereto shall constitute cause for refusal by the purchaser to
accept delivery of the bonds All expenses in relation to the printing of
CUSIP numbers shall be paid for by the City except that the CUSIP
Service Bureau charge for the assignment of numbers shall be the
responsibility of and paid for by the purchaser
QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS The City has designated the
bonds as "QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS" for purposes of
deduction of interest expense by financial institutions
CERTIFICATION The successful bidder will be required to furnish, prior
to the delivery of the bonds, a certificate in a form acceptable to bond
counsel as to the "issue price" of the bonds within the meaning of Section
1273 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE The City will agree in the awarding
resolution to provide or cause to be provided, in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule") promulgated by the Securities
and Exchange Commission, (i) on or prior to the 180th day after the end of
the City's fiscal year, commencing with the fiscal year ended November
30, 2000, certain annual financial information and operating data,
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including audited financial statements for the preceding fiscal year,
generally consistent with the information contained or cross-referenced in
the Official Statement relating to the Bonds, (ii) timely notice of the
occurrence of certain material events with respect to the Bonds and (iii)
timely notice of a failure by the City to provide the required annual
information on or before the date specified in (i) above
BOND INSURANCE AT PURCHASER'S OPTION If the Bonds qualify
for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment
therefor at the option of the bidder/purchaser, the purchase of any such
insurance policy or the issuance of any such commitment shall be at the
option and expense of the purchaser of the Bonds Any and all increased
costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting from such purchase of insurance
shall be paid by the purchaser, except that if the City has requested and
received a rating on the Bonds from a rating agency, the City shall pay the
fee for the requested rating Any other rating agency fees shall be the
responsibility of the purchaser FAILURE OF THE MUNICIPAL BOND
INSURER TO ISSUE THE POLICY AFTER THE BONDS HAVE BEEN
AWARDED TO THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE CAUSE
FOR FAILURE OR REFUSAL BY THE PURCHASER TO ACCEPT
DELIVERY OF THE BONDS FROM THE CITY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT The City will provide the winning bidder with
200 final Official Statements within 7 business days from the date of sale
so as to permit the underwriter to comply with S E C Rule 15c 2-12
Additional copies of the Official Statement will be supplied by the City
upon request and agreement to pay the cost of additional copies
Requests for additional copies should be made to the City's Financial
Consultants listed below within 24 hours of the date of sale
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Additional information may be obtained from
the City's Financial Consultant, Stauder, Barch & Associates, Inc., 3989
Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Telephone (734)
668-6688 FAX (734) 668-6723
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for
Revenue Bonds"
Joan McCotter
City Clerk
City of Livonia
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4 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded
Councilmember Pastor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 010 AND 020 OF
TITLE 5, CHAPTER 66 (PEDDLERS, TRANSIENT
MERCHANTS AND SOLICITORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 624-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilmember Jack Engebretson, dated July 20, 2000, in connection
with Council Resolution 508-00 which referred the proposed lot
combination and split, submitted by Brian Peters for Tax Item Nos 46-
045-03-0043-002 and 46-045-03-0044-001, located south of Seven Mile
Road and west of Inkster Road at 18840 Harrison and 18844 Harrison, to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council does hereby
discharge the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee from further
consideration of Council Resolution 508-00
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Vandersloot, and
unanimously adopted, it was
CR 625-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 9, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Brian Peters, 8917 Newburgh,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item Nos 46-045-03-0043-002 and 46-045-03-0044-
001 into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows
PARCEL 1
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Lots 43, 44 and 43, except the east 60 feet, "Dohany Subdivision" of the
L West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R.9 E ,
Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 64 Page 95, Wayne County records
PARCEL 2
The East 60 feet of lots 43, 44 & 45, "Dohany Subdivision" of the West %
of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, T IS , R. 9E , Livonia
Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in
Liber 64 Page 95, Wayne County records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that until a
variance is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals as to every
nonconforming lot resulting from such split, none of said lots may be sold,
leased or transferred
Rod Dunlop, 39555 Orchard Hills Place Drive, Novi, attorney for Mr
Peters, spoke to the Council and thanked the City for expediting this matter and for the
help provided to them by the Engineering Division
LCouncilmember Laura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 17 09 TO ARTICLE
XVII OF ORDINANCE 543, AS AMEND3ED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
(PETITION 00-4-6-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, it was
CR 626-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2000, which sets forth its
resolution 5-92-2000 adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition 99-
10-1-16, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 218-00, for a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Farmington Road north of Seven Mile Road (the former Fire
Station No 3 site and the adjacent residential parcel to the south) in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from PL and RUF to C-2, wherein the Planning
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Commission reaffirmed its recommendation to rezone this property to OS,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on July 17, 2000, pursuant to Council Resolution 405-00, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 99-10-1-16 for preparation of the
ordinance for submission to Council to rezone this property to OS, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Engebretson, Vandersloot and Brosnan
NAYS Pastor
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
Casimir Tryban, 19520 Stamford Ct., Livonia, spoke to the Council about
his agreement with the OS zoning classification
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 627-00 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Law do all things necessary to obtain an appraisal of the
city-owned property located at 19337 Farmington Road and 19323
Farmington Road (the former Fire Station No 3 site, Tax Item No 016-99-
0019-000, and the adjacent residential parcel to the south, Tax Item No
016-99-0020-000, respectively) on the west side of Farmington Road
north of Seven Mile in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, and does further
authorize and appropriate the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$2,500 00 from Account No 101-267-972-001 for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council requests, in accordance with Council Resolution
300-88, that the Director of Finance thereafter prepare specifications and
obtain competitive bids for the sale of the property and all competitive bids
shall be submitted thereafter to the Council for consideration
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Engebretson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 628-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2000, which sets forth its
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resolution 5-92-2000 adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition 99-
10-1-16, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 218-00, for a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Farmington Road north of Seven Mile Road (the former Fire
Station No 3 site and the adjacent residential parcel to the south) in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from PL and RUF to C-2, the Council does
hereby refer the possibility of erecting a wall (5' to 8' in height) to separate
the abutting residential property from the commercial property and/or
increasing the height of the existing wall behind K-Mart to a minimum of 5'
to the Inspection Department and Law Department for its report and
recommendation for submission to Council within 60 days, including a
report regarding the definition of where a wall is measured from in terms of
height and its starting point.
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 629-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2000, which sets forth its
resolution 5-93-2000 adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition 00-
3-1-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 152-00, for a change of zoning of property located on the south
side of Glendale Avenue between Farmington road and Merriman Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, from PL to M-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on July 17, 2000,
pursuant to Council Resolution 405-00, the Council does hereby approve
Petition 00-3-1-4 for preparation of the ordinance for submission to
Council and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously approved, it
was
CR 630-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2000, which sets forth its
resolution 5-94-2000, adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition 00-
3-1-5, submitted by Sam Baki, for a change of zoning of property located
on the southwest corner of Gill Road and Northland Drive in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFB to R-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 17,
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2000, pursuant to Council Resolution 405-00, the Council does hereby
approve Petition 00-3-1-5, as amended so as to rezone the property to R-
3, for preparation of the ordinance for submission to Council, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
Petitoner Sam Baki was present at the meeting to answer questions of the
Council
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 631-00 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2000, which sets forth its
resolution 5-95-2000 adopted on May 9, 2000, with regard to Petition 00-
4-1-6, submitted by SSOE, Inc , on behalf of Meijer, Inc , for a change of
zoning of property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between
Schoolcraft Road and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, from M-2 to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on Monday, July 17,
2000, pursuant to Council Resolution 405-00, the Council does hereby
approve petition 00-4-1-6 for preparation of the ordinance for submission
to council, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution
One motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 632-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 28, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located
on Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road in the
City of Livonia, the legal description of which is as follows
The North 17 feet of Lots 60 through 63, both inclusive, of the
Dohany Subdivision being part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
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as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95, Wayne County Records,
and the North 60 feet of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the
Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan (Part of Tax Id Nos 46-046-99-0050-000, 46-045-
03-0060-000, 46-045-03-0062-000)
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of Wayne and
such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as may be
necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 633-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located
on Seven Mile Road in Section 12, Livonia, Michigan, for right-of-way
purposes in connection with the Seven Mile Road Improvement Project,
the legal description of which is as follows
The West 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the N E 1/4 of the N E 1/4 of
the N W 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, except the South part thereof
measuring 360 13 feet on the West line and 359 40 feet on the
East line of said parcel, also except the West 30 feet thereof
(Part of Tax Parcel No 46-046-99-0049-000)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of
Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 634-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located at
29155 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for right-of-way purposes in
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connection with the Seven Mile Road Improvement Project, the legal
description of which is as follows
The North 60 feet of that part of the N W 1/4 Section 12, T 1
S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point on the N Section line distant
N 89°38'20" E 531 98 ft. from the N W corner of Section 12
and proceeding thence N 89°38'20" E along said line, 150 0
ft., thence S 0°07'20" W , 300 0 ft., thence S 89°38'20" W ,
150 0 ft., thence N 0°07'20" E , 300 0 ft. to the point of
beginning (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2a) (Part of Tax
Id No 46-046-99-0011-701)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of
Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
CR 635-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located at
29155 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, for right-of-way purposes in
connection with the Seven Mile Road Improvement Project, the legal
description of which is as follows
The North 60 feet of that part of the N W 1/4 Section 12, T 1
S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
- described as beginning at a point on the N Section line distant
N 89°38'20" E 681 98 ft. from the N W corner of Section 12
and proceeding thence N 89°38'20" E along said line, 150 0
ft., thence S 0°07'20" W , 300 0 ft., thence S 89°38'20" W ,
150 0 ft., thence N 0°07'20" E 300 0 ft. to the point of
beginning (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B4a2a-B4a3a)
(Part of Tax ID No 46-046-99-0011-701)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of
Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
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requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was.
CR 636-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located
on Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is
as follows
The North 27 feet of Lot 92, Garden Farms, T 1 S , R. 9 E ,
Liber 40, Page 56, Wayne County Records
AND
The North 60 feet of that part of the N E 1/4 of Section 12,
described as beginning at a point on the N line of said Section
distant S 88°52'53" W 130 0 feet from the N E corner of
Section 12 and proceeding thence S 88°52'53" W along said
N line 161 55 feet; thence S 34°08'06" E 265 11 feet; thence
N 88°21'16" E 19.22 feet; thence N 01°40'09" W 222 13 feet
to the point of beginning
AND
The North 60 feet of that part of the N E 1/4 of Section 12
described as beginning at the N E corner of Section 12 and
proceeding thence S 88°52'53" W along the N Section line
130 0 feet, thence S 01°40'09" E 222 13 feet; thence N
88°21'16" E 130 0 feet; thence N 01°40'15" W along the E
Section line 220 94 feet to the point of beginning except the
East 53 feet thereof
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the
County of Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary
or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in
proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
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was.
CR 637-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for City-owned property located at
28201 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which
is as follows
The North 17 feet of the following described parcel Lots 66
and 67 of Dohany Subdivision, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 64, Page 95 of
Plats, Wayne County Records (Part of Tax Id No 46-045-03-
0066-000)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of
Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Laura, seconded by Pastor, and unanimously adopted, it
was
CR 638-00 Resolved, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 31, 2000, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits a quit claim deed for 0 28 acres of City-owned
property located on Foch Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, for right-of-way
purposes in connection with the Seven Mile Road Improvement Project,
the legal description of which is as follows
- That vacated part of Foch Avenue 60 feet wide lying between
Lots 21 and 54 of Garden Farms Subdivision of part of the
East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, as recorded in Liber 40 on Page 56 of Plats,
Wayne County Records (Wayne County Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 12J, 0 28 Acres)
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed to the County of
Wayne and such other documents as may be necessary or incidental to
fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
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During the audience communication portion of the agenda, Glenn Moon,
34461 Wood, Livonia stated that he witnessed the demolition of the former Ward
Presbyterian Church at Six Mile and Farmington Roads and videotaped the process
He also stated that Livonia would be remembered as the city that condemned God
Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney, thanked Margie Roney, Legal Steno II, of
his office for a "job well-done" on the very long, tedious task she performed preparing
the Attorney Notes for this evening's meeting
Council President Brosnan wished a "Happy Birthday" to her son, Rory,
who will be three years old on August 20
On a motion by Engebretson, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1422nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 46 p m , August 16, 2000
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Jan McCotter, City Clerk