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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIRST
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 30, 1992, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by
Councilman Taylor at 8:03 p.m. Councilman McGee delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Michael P.
McGee, Dale A. Jurcisin, Fernon P. Feenstra, Sean P. Kavanagh, and Gerald
Taylor. Absent: Ron Ochala (out on business) and Laura M. Toy (illness in
the family).
Elected and appointed officials present Robert D. Bennett,
Mayor; Harry Tatigian, City Attorney; Ann Tavolacci, Deputy City Clerk;
Raul Galindo, City Engineer; David N Preston, Director of Finance; John
Nagy, Planning Director; Karen A Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs;
lbw Lee B. Grieve, Police Chief; Edith Davis, Personnel Director; Ray
Pomerville, Director of Labor Relations; Suzanne Wisler, Director of
Community Resources; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
Douglas Pakkala, Public Utilities Manager; and Andrea Taylor, Arts
Commission.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#229-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,220th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 11,
1992 are hereby approved as submitted.
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#230-92 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 223rd Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 18, 1992 are
110 hereby approved as submitted.
A communication from the Finance Director, dated March 17, 1992,
forwarding various financial statements for the month ending January 31,
1992 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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At the direction of the Chair, Items 1, 12, and 15 were removed
iberfrom the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
#231-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from St
Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated February 27, 1992,
requesting permission to conduct its Annual Family Fun Fair on
church grounds nn May 8, 9, and 10, 1992, and which also requests
a waiver of all fees in connection with this request, the Council
does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
#232-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Thomas
E Fraser, Race Director, 5704 North Pinnacle, West Bloomfield,
Michigan 48322, dated March 9, 1992, wherein permission is
requested to conduct the Third Annual Livonia Spree 8K Run on
Sunday, June 28, 1992, commencing at 8 30 a.m , as well as a
non-competitive 5K walk, with the start and finish to be in the
vicinity of Stark and Perth adjacent to Spree grounds, and which
request further indicates that the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Anniversary Committee will be named as additional
insureds on the insurance policy provided by the Hemophilia
Foundation of Michigan, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form submitted, subject to the
approval of the Police Department
#233-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated March 9, 1992, with
regard to Industrial Facilities Certificate 84-622, which is
scheduled to expire on December 30, 1995, and which was
heretofore referred to as City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 21, relative to Prolith International, 30440
Industrial Road, Item Nos 998-01-9801-017 (Real),
998-01-9891-017 (Personal), the Council does hereby determine to
revoke the said Industrial Facilities Certificate, the action
herein being taken for the reasons in the aforesaid report and
recommendation of the City Assessor
#234-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated March 18, 1992, which transmits Municipal
Building Authority resolution 13-92, the Council does hereby
accept the second low bid of Glass and Metal Systems, 41633
Greenwood, Canton, Michigan 48187, in the amount of $17,120.00
with respect to providing glass and metal systems (aluminum
entrances and glazing), due to the inability of the low bidder
to comply with prescribed insurance requirements; and to the
extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein,
Council Resolution 807-91 is hereby amended and revised
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#235-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 12, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
low quote of Great Lakes Instrument Service, Inc. , 38424 Webb
Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, for repairing 15 Scott
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus of the Fire Department for a
total price of $1,251 85, the same to be appropriated and
expended from the Capital Projects Fund for this purpose
#236-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 12, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
and approve all things necessary to advertise the sale of a 1979
Sparton-Pierce Squrt Fire Vehicle in accordance with the
aforesaid recommendation
#237-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 12, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the proposed sale
of a 1979 Sparton-Pierce Squrt Vehicle, the Council does hereby
request that the Capital Improvement Committee submit a report
and recommendation with regard to the type of back-up equipment
lir that would be required to be maintained in connection with this
matter.
#238-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
March 17, 1992, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and wherein it is recommended that a
$2.00 per car admission/parking fee be established for the
Heritage Fair to be conducted at Greenmead on June 7, 1992, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action
#239-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
March 18, 1992, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that Transient
Merchant's License Fees for participants in the Heritage Fair
(esti. $35 00) to be conducted on June 7, 1992, the Arts & Crafts
Festival (esti $440 00) to be conducted on June 13 and 14, 1992,
and the Americana Craft Show (esti $100.00) to be conducted on
August 23 and 24, 1992 be waived, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of such action
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tow #240-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Chief of Police, dated March 5, 1992 and
March 24, 1992, which bear the signatures of the Finance Director
and are approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which are
attached communications from Allie Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, wherein Allie Brothers indicates that it
will extend the unit price bid accepted in Council Resolution
116-91, adopted on February 20, 1991, for a two-year period, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
any further competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3.04. 140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#241-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 6, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $20,000.00 from the Adjudicated Drug
Monies Account No 265-000-656-000 to Intelligence Bureau
Miscellaneous Account No 101-329-756-000, the action taken
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication
#242-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 3, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bia
of Livonia Trophy & Screen Printing, 38065 Ann Arbor Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, of D A.R.E. crew neck T-shirts as
follows
2,000 Shirts @ $2 93 ea $5,860 00
100 XXL - $1 00 extra 100 00
Total $5,960.00
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications
#243-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police, dated February 20, 1992, approved by the
Finance Director and the City Attorney and approved for
submission by the Mayor, requesting authorization to seek
appointment of a receiver to dispose of real property located
outside of the City of Livonia which is acquired in drug
forfeiture proceedings brought under state law, the Council does
hereby authorize the Chief of Police or his designate to request
that the Circuit Court, as part of all future forfeiture actions
of this nature, appoint a receiver in accordance with MCLA
333 7524 to dispose of real property located outside of the City
of Livonia which is acquired by the Division of Police in drug
forfeiture proceedings brought under state law; and, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine, pursuant to Section 3 05.090 of
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the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that due to the costs associated
with maintaining these properties and the need to dispose of same
in an expeditious manner, the disposal of such properties without
public bid is in the best interest of the public.
#244-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
28, 1992, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the low
bid meeting specifications of Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc P 0.
Box 146, St. Louis, Michigan 48880, for liquid calcium chloride
delivered to the D P W storage tank, to supply the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) at the unit prices
bid for the period through December 31, 1992, for an estimated
total price of $26,800 00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
accept the low bid meeting specifications of Michigan Chloride
Sales, Inc. , for liquid calcium chloride delivered and applied to
the street, at the unit price bid for the period through December
31, 1992, for an estimated total price of $29,500 00.
#245-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
28, 1992, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Fendt Transit Mix, Inc , 43443 Flint Street, Novi,
tbir Michigan 48375, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with ready-mix concrete for a total
estimated price of $54,004 00, for the period through March 31,
1993, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low
bidder is unable to furnish the material, the Council does hereby
accept the second low bid meeting specifications of Clawson
Concrete Company, P 0 Box 768, Novi, Michigan 48374, as an
alternate, for an estimated total price of $54,600.00
#246-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 2,
1992, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following bids for bituminous materials to be supplied to the
Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) for the period
through April 15, 1993
1) The low bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 West Twelve Mile
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, for supplying 12WM
asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $23 00 per ton; in
the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the
material, accept the second low bid of Holloway Construction
Company, 29250 Wixom Road, P 0 Box 347, Wixom, Michigan
48393-7047, as an alternate to supply 12WM asphaltic
concrete at the unit price of $20 25 per ton;
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2) The low bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 W Twelve Mile
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Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, for supplying 1100
asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $19 00 per ton; in
the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the
material, accept the second low bid of Ajax Materials
Corporation, P 0 Box 317, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071,
as an alternate to supply 1100 asphaltic concrete at the
unit price of $19.00 per ton;
3) The low bid of Ajax Materials Corporation, P O. Box 317,
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, and Barrett Paving
Materials, Inc , 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan
48174, for supplying cold patch asphaltic material at the
unit price of $32.00 per ton delivered; in the event the
aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish the material,
accept the second low bid of Asphalt Products Corporation,
27575 Wixom Road, P 0 Box 817, Novi, Michigan 48376, for
supplying cold patch asphaltic material at the unit price of
$38 50 per ton delivered; and
4) The low and only bid of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc ,
13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for
supplying cold patch, U P M Sylvax Brand at the unit
price of $60 00 per ton
#247-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dateu March 16,
1992, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Contract Interiors, 10 Oak Hollow, Southfield, Michigan 48034,
for carpeting the offices of the City Clerk, City Treasurer and
City Assessor for a total price of $23,983 00, the same having
been in fact the lowest and only bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $23,983 00 from the Capital Projects
Fund of the General Fund 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
#248-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 12,
1992, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize final
payment in the amount of $1,189 00 to Fisher Roofing Company,
5471 Sylvia, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125, which sum includes
the full and complete balance due on a contract dated October 23,
ILN 1991, authorized in Council Resolution 834-91 in the amount of
$22,935 00, the actual contract amount completed to date being
$23,775.00, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all
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1LN work under the said contract has been completed in accordance
with City standards and specifications; and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$840 00 from the Capital Projects Fund for this purpose.
#249-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 17, 1992, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 2958 3/92, the Council does
hereby accept the unit bid price of Huron Sod Farms, Inc. , 30877
Pennsylvania, Romulus, Michigan 48174, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with Blue Grass sod
at the unit bid price of $ 90 per yard delivered and $ 70 per
yard for pickup, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, in the event the
aforesaid bidder is unable to furnish the material, the Council
accepts the second low bid of Huggett Sod Farm, Inc , 4114 E
Marlette Road, Marlette, Michigan 48453, as an alternate to
supply Blue Grass sod at the unit bid price of $.90 delivered;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Blue Grass
Lawn Supplies, Inc. , 10640 W Seven Mile Road, Northville,
Michigan 48167, as an alternate to supply the Public Service
Division (Water Maintenance Section) with Blue Grass sod at the
unit bid price of $.65 per yard for pickup
#250-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 17, 1992, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the low bids meeting specifications of
Price Brothers Company, 1955 E Ten Mile Road, Warren, Michigan
48091, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with detector check valves with bypass
fittings, less meter, at the unit prices bid as set forth in the
attachment
#251-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 17, 1992, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the low bids meeting specifications of
Sensus Technologies, Inc , P 0 Box 487, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
15401, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with compound water meters (with remote
reading device) and fire line meters at the unit prices bid as
set forth in the attachment.
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#252-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 17, 1992, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution 2955 3/92, the Council does hereby
accept the following bids:
1) The low bid meeting specifications of Nankin Sand Company,
39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price of $5 88 per
yard delivered; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low
bidder is unable to furnish the material, the Council
accepts the second low bid meeting specifications of
Wolverine Contractors, Inc , P 0. Box 760026, Lathrup
Village, Michigan 48076, as an alternate to supply topsoil
at the unit bid price of $6.99 per yard delivered; and
2) The low bid meeting specifications of Nankin Sand Company,
39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan 48187, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price of $5.75 per
yard for pickup; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low
bidder is unable to furnish the material, accept the second
low bid of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc. , 15553 Beech
Daly Road, Redford, Michigan 48239, as an alternate to
supply topsoil at the unit bid price of $6.00 per yard for
pickup.
#253-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works, dated February 24, 1992, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Detroit Concrete
Products Corporation, 4900 McCarthy, Milford, Michigan 48042, for
the Fox Creek Golf Course Parking Lot Surfacing Project for the
estimated total cost of $59,787 50 based upon the Engineering
Department'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 for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $30,000
from the Municipal Building Authority Fund and $29,787 50 from
the General Fund for this purpose; and the City Engineer 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
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ILN #254-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 4, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc , 35970 Quakertown,
Farmington Hills, MI 48331 for the 1992 Pavement Joint and Crack
Sealing Program for the estimated total cost of $158,540.00,
based upon the Engineering Department'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 for this item; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$158,540 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund ($84,284.00
from the Major Road Account and $74,256 00 from the Local Road
Account) for this purpose; and the City Engineer 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.
#255-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 3, 1992, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit
price bia of Continental Contracting, Inc , 24258 Sorrentino
Court, Mt Clemens, Michigan 48043 for the 1992 Lane Line Marking
Program for the estimated total cost of $15,073.00, based upon
the Engineering Department'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 for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$15,073.00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road
Account) for this purpose; and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as may be
required; 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.
#256-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, Director of Building
Inspection and Director of Public Works, dated February 27, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
retaining the services of Canton Analytical Laboratory, Inc. , 153
Elder Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, for the purpose of
supplying the City with sampling and analysis services at the
City' s landfill site for an additional twelve (12) month period,
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commencing May, 1992, for the price of $1,785 00, the same to be
appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account of the Municipal Refuse Fund; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3 04.140D2 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#257-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Public Utilities
Manager, dated February 20, 1992, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize final payment in the amount of
$6,039.54 to Thompson McCully Company, 5905 Belleville Road,
Belleville, MI 48111, for the reconstruction of water mains
pursuant to Council Resolution 355-91; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of $6,039 54
from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water Fund for this
purpose.
#258-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 20, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information in connection with the improvement of Maplewood,
Clarita, Pickford and Grimm, south of Seven Mile Road (S.A.D No.
333), the Council does hereby determine as follows:
1) To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D No. 333 from
$475,288.00 to $458,544 90 with the assessments to be
reduced to the assessment rate of $42 45 p f f ;
2) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment in
the total amount of $7,904.23 for parcels listed in
Attachment II so as to include the cost of additional work
requested by property owners within the assessment district;
3) To establish the final project cost at $799,799.68, of which
total, $466,449 13 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, and $33,330.55 is to be assumed by the
City's Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account)
receipts; and
4) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $799,779.68
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from the next
Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue ($466,449 13) and the
Michigan Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) receipts
($333,330 55)
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L #259-92 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated March 6, 1992 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08.060 and 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record of property
subject to the proposed special assessment district having
submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in
accordance with Section 3.08.310 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on
colonial post top poles with underground wiring in the
Pine Cove Estates Subdivision, Southeast 1/4 of Section
36, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement; and to defray the cost of
such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as
set forth in said statement dated March 6, 1992;
L (4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be
paid by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A Special Assessment District in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 36,
T 1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the property shown on the Special
Assessment Plan and the Special Assessment Roll.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statements as prepared by the City Engineer dated March 6,
1992; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and file the same with the City
Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same to
the City Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 8
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
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#26O-92 WHEREAS, the city of Livonia finds that there is an
urgent necessity for the Seven Mile Road - Gill Road intersection
to be widened and improved, in Sections 4 and 9 in the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to widen and
alter Seven Mile Road and Gill Road in this area in order to
facilitate the flow of traffic and to alleviate traffic
congestion as a matter of public safety and convenience and to
promote the public welfare generally; and
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the acquisition of
certain rights-of-way, as further described hereinafter, is
indispensable to the necessary widening, paving, altering and
improvement of Seven Mile Road and Gill Road; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that Seven Mile Road
be widened and altered so as to provide a one hundred twenty
(120) foot right-of-way, similar to existing roads which are
located throughout the City, and has presented plans which have
been approved by this Council; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid improvement is to be financed from part
of the proceeds of the 12 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue approved by the electorate of the City in
Lior 1989; and
WHEREAS, Seven Mile Road between Newburgh and Inkster is a
county road under the jurisdiction and control of the County of
Wayne, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia and the County of Wayne, Michigan,
have heretofore entered into an agreement, pursuant to provisions
contained in Act 51 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan
of 1951, as amended, wherein the aforementioned County of Wayne
has authorized the City of Livonia to act on its behalf in
acquiring either by negotiation or condemnation proceedings, the
right-of-way hereinafter more particularly described; and
WHEREAS, Seven Mile Road between Inkster Road and Newburgh Road
is incorporated in the Master Plan of the City of Livonia as part
of the Master Thoroughfare Plan, having been incorporated in said
Master Thoroughfare Plan by a resolution of the City Planning
Commission adopted on April 19, 1951;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RE.SOL.VED, that this Council for the City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, hereby declares that the
acquisition of certain rights-of-way, as hereinafter described,
is necessary for the widening, paving, altering and improvement of
Seven Mile Road which is necessary as a public improvement for
the use and benefit of the public, for the purposes of its
incorporation, for a public purpose within the scope of its
power, and that good faith offers to purchase said rights-of-way
have been made to all known property owners; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby declare
that it determines it necessary to take the fee to private
property upon just compensation to be paid therefor for such
improvement, the said properties necessary for the required
rights-of-way and the just compensation for same being as
follows:
(1) The South 60 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S. , R.9F , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, commencing at the South 1/4
corner of Section 4; thence N. 89° 54'30" East 249 32 ft.
along the South 1/4 line to the Point of Beginning; thence
N 00° 10'55" East 338.16 ft ; thence S 89° 49'05" East
204 80 ft ; thence S 00° 10'55" East 337 18 ft to the
South line of Section 4; thence S 89° 49'05" West 204.80
ft. to the Point of Beginning. (Seven Mile Road
Right-of-Way)
016-99-0010-000
Interested Party Ms Helen Constantine
34234 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Estate or interest to be taken: Fee simple in real
property
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966.
Estimated just compensation $3,200.00
(2) The South 60 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the S E 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S. , R.9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning at the South 1/4
corner of said Section 4; thence N 00° 10'55" East 339 35
ft along the North and South 1/4 line; thence S. 89° 49'05"
East 249.32 ft. ; thence S 00° 10'55" W. 338.16 ft to the
South line of Section 4; thence S 89° 54'30" West 249.32
ft to the Point of Beginning except the West 43 ft.
thereof (Seven Mile Road Right-of-Way)
016-99-0009-001
Interested Parties: Anne Zielinski
34919 Wood
Livonia, Michigan
Mayflower Development
34393 Plymouth
Livonia, Michigan 48150
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Southeastern Michigan Management
Company
34393 Plymouth
Livonia, Michigan 48150
Yee Liang
Estate or interest to be taken: Fee simple in real
property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966.
Estimated just compensation $3,200.00
(3) The North 60 feet of the following described parcel:
Part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 9, T 1S. , R 9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, beginning N 89° 50'50" E
43 ft from the North 1/4 corner of Section 9; thence 89°
50'50" E 139 ft. ; thence S. 0° 39'50" East 253 ft. ; thence
S 89° 50'58" West 139 ft ; thence N. 0° 39'50" West 253 ft.
to the Point of Beginning (Seven Mile Road Right-of-Way)
033-99-0003--034
Interested Parties Kenneth F Klassa and
Donna E Klassa, his wife
34325 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
First Federal Savings, A Loan
Association of Detroit
Comerica Bank - Detroit
Estate or interest to be taken Fee simple in real
property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966.
Estimated just compensation: $2,200.00
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(4) The North 60 feet of the following described parcel:
That part of the N E. 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1S. , R 9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point on the North line of said Section, distant N 89°
50'50" East 262.10 ft from the North 1/4 corner of Section
9 and proceeding thence N 89° 50'50" East along said line
107.0 ft. ; thence S 0° 35'26" East 253 0 ft. ; thence S 89°
50'50" West 107 0 ft ; thence N. 0° 35'26" West 253.0 ft.
to the Point of Beginning (Seven Mile Road Right-of-Way)
033-99-0004-000
Interested Parties: Kenneth A Salisbury and
Katherine Wickersham, His Wife
34235 West Seven Mile
Livonia, Michigan 48152
New England Mortgage Company
Central Mortgage Corporation
The Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation
Estate or interest to be taken: Fee simple in real
property.
Subject to delinquent taxes in accordance with Act 270 of
the Public Acts of 1931 and the prorating of taxes in
accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts
of 1966.
Estimated just compensation: $6,700.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Law of the City of
Livonia be and is hereby authorized and directed to institute and
conduct the necessary proceedings on behalf of the City of
Livonia in the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of
Michigan (that being the County where the private property sought
to be taken is located), to carry out the objectives of this
resolution, and to acquire by condemnation for the City of
Livonia the private property hereinbefore described for the
purpose of widening, paving, altering and improving Seven Mile
Road between Norwich Avenue and Gill Road, as a necessary and
authorized public improvement, and that said proceedings be
brought in accurdauLe with the provisions of Act 87 of the Public
Acts of 1980, as amended, being MCLA 213 51, et seq. , and Act
295 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended, being MCLA 213 361,
et. seq .
Imm
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize the
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expenditure of a sum not to exceed $15,300 00 for acquisition
costs and, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500 00)
as the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain,
School and Community College tax in connection with the aforesaid
right-of-way, the same to be prorated as of the date of closing,
and FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the
aforesaid sums from the 12 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue approved by the electorate of the City in
1989 as compensation to be paid to the subject property owners in
connection with the project; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to a Declaration of Taking in
order to carry out the provisions of this Resolution and
Statement of Necessity
#261-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 17, 1992, which
transmits its resolution 3-235-92, adopted on March 10, 1992,
with regard to Petition 92-2-2-6, submitted by Livonia Rotary
Club requesting waiver use approval to operate a carnival April
Ihmo 8, 1992 through April 19, 1992 on property located on the north
side of Plywouth Road between Haller and Middlebelt in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 92-2-2-6 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same condition as
that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission which reads as follows:
That all truck parking, temporary housing units and all
other related transportation equipment and apparatus relating
to the operation of the carnival shall be parked or stored
to the north or rear of the shopping center building but no
closer to the east property line than 100 feet
#262-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Commission, dated March 10, 1992,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 969-91, 27-92,
37-92 and 39-92, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with regard to the four lots referred to in
Council Resolutions 37-92 and 39-92 (Lots 228, 243, 244 and 245
of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 3, a park site known as
Broadmoor Park), as well as no further action with respect to the
parcel referred to in Council Resolution 27-92 (Outlot B of the
Bai-Lynn Park Subdivision No 2); FURTHER, the Council does
hereby request that the City Planning Commission conduct a Public
Hearing and thereafter submit a report and recommendation on the
question of whether the property referred to in Council
Resolution 969-91 (Lots 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 and 91 of Garden Farms
Subdivision) should be rezoned from C-1 to NP.
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##263-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Fernon P Feenstra, dated March 13, 1992, to which is
attached a communication with documentation from the President of
Botsford General Hospital, dated March 6, 1992, in connection
with proposed medical liability reform legislation contained in
HB 5434 and HB 5435, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#264-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Michael P McGee, dated February 26, 1992, with regard
to a proposal to establish a community foundation in Livonia as a
means of providing financial support for various municipal and
cultural projects, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Mayor and the Department of Law for their respective reports and
recommendations, including the tax ramifications that may be
involved in this proposal
#265-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Michael P. McGee, dated February 26, 1992, with regard
to a proposal to establish a community foundation in Livonia as a
means of providing financial support for various municipal and
cultural projects, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#266-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the comments of
Councilman Fernon P Feenstra, the Council does hereby request
that the Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation
with regard to a severe public safety problem posed by concrete
lamp posts at the Yum-Yum Donut Shop located on the southwest
corner of Six Mile and Middlebelt Roads
#267-92 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford Motor
Company - Livonia Transmission Plant, dated March 12, 1992,
covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of
Livonia Industrial Development District 1;
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 which 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
liast 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 Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at
7 30 P M at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at 7 30 P M.
lbw at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting a
hearing on said Application
#268-92 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
Ord,nance 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, May 6, 1992, at 7:30
p.m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 92-1-1-1, submitted by T. Rogvoy Assoc. Inc. for
Chili's of Michigan for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, north of
Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24 from OS
to C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
2-219-92 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 92-1-1-1 be denied; and
3.
(2) Petition 91-12-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to determine whether to amend
Section 18 42 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to provide for
adaitional standards regarding satellite dish type antennas,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-222-92
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
91-12-6-1 be approved;
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 registered 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
IbeAYES: McGee, Jurcisin, Feenstra, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
Lioadopted, it was
#269-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from St
Andrew's Episcopal Church, dated February 24, 1992, which
requests permission to erect two signs announcing the Annual
Church Garage Sale to be conducted on Friday and Saturday, May 8
and 9, 1992, and which will be located at the northeast corner of
Five Mile and Hubbard Roads and the rortheast corner of Six Mile
and Hubbard Roads, the Council does hereby approve and grant this
request in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#270-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the size of the replacement sign installed by St,
Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4' x 8' , which is now 4' x 10' , in
connection with its annual church garage sale.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#271-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 7, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Motorola, 400 Galleria Officenter, Suite 115,
Southfield, Michigan 48034-8479 of the following equipment:
Quantity Item Unit Cost Total Cost
12 HT600 Portable radios,
5 watt, 6 channel, VHF $705.00 $ 8,460,00
2 6 Unit chargers 675,00 1,350.00
12 Spare batteries 32 50 390 00
12 Speaker microphones 80.00 960 00
Total $11,160 00
the said amount to be appropriated and expended from the Capital
Improvement Fund; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
lor as the same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as
well as for the additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication; and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04. 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
lim adopted, it was
#272-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Capital Improvement Committee submit a report and recommendation
on a proposal that each patrol officer in the Livonia Police
Department be issued a personal, portable radio for his or her
use at all times.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated February 24,
1992, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from the Inn of Livonia, Inc , for
a new entertainment permit for a business located at 36655
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
N o On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
lit adopted, it
#274-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
March 23, 1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
224-92 in connection with a communication from the Director of
Finance, dated March 10, 1992, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a copy of the 1990-91 draft of the
financial report for the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
approve and accept journal entries which revise the budget F Y
1991-92 as recommended by the auditor and the Finance Director.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
March 23, 1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
224-92 in connection with a communication from the Director of
Finance, dated March 10, 1992, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a copy of the 1990-91 draft of the
finance report for the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
request that the Finance Director prepare an overview of major
Ilwpurchases, items and contracts which require Council approval.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
ihr adopted, it was
#276-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated
March 23, 1992, with regard to Livonia Anniversary Committee
financial statements and balance sheets which were submitted with
respect to Spree "41", Spree "40" and Spree "39", for the years
1991, 1990 and 1989, the Council does hereby receive and place
the same on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 23,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 750-90 in
connection with the condition, uses and rental of all Parks and
Recreation facilities, the Council does hereby request that the
Parks and Recreation Department require that all organizations
complete the attached prescribed documentation including an
estimate of rental costs, even in those cases where a waiver of
such fees is approved and granted.
On a motion by Feenstra, secondu: by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 23,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 750-90 in
connection with the condition, uses and rental of all Parks and
Recreation facilities, the Council does hereby request that the
City Clerk require that on all future items on Council agendas
which request a waiver of fees, that such items state the amount
of the fees to be waived.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 23,
1992, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 987-91 with
respect to the proposed awning and signage submitted as part of a
revised site plan in connection with Petition 86-4-8-25, the
Council does hereby approve and grant this Petition with respect
to the proposed awning and signage, such approval to be made
subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission in its Resolution
12-188-91, including the following
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That the wall and canopy signs as shown on the elevation
Lplan are not part of this approval as same must first be
approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and thereafter
resubmitted pursuant to Section 18.47 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Jurcisin gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION 91-9-1-18)
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
Kavanagh gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE ZONING MAP
Lie OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
"THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (PETITION 91-10-1-20)
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
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY
AND PUBLIC GROUND. (PETITION 91-10-3-5)
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
11.
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Ile Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 200 OF TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 04 (CITY COUNCIL) 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.
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 060, 070, AND 100
OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 69 (PRECIOUS METAL AND GEM
DEALERS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following
result:
AYES McGee, Jurcisin, Feenstra, Kavanagh, and Taylor
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
At the direction of the Chair, Item 46 was removed from the
Agenda and is to be placed on the next Regular Agenda, which is April 15,
1992.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of Clarita Park Associates, Inc. , 22725 Greater Mack
Avenue, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080, dated March 13, 1992,
wherein a request is submitted for a street paving improvement of
Clarita for a distance of approximately 100 yards west of
Ike
Middlebelt, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City
Engineer for his report and recommendation.
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LiOtnw:smotion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted,
#281-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 18, 1992, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Bajram
Cunmalaj, 30080 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as
well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance 543, az amended, the Council
does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item
No. 46 041 01 0028 000 into two 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.
At 8:20 p m. , Kavanagh left the podium due to the impression of possible
financial conflict with the next item. He represents Falcon Building.
On motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#282-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Lthe City Assessor, dated March 2, 1992, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Gilberto Pietrandrea
of Falcon Homes Inc. , 33837 Six Mile, 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 approve of the proposed division of Tax Item
No 46 007 99 0042 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
Parcel "A"
Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. Beginning at a point on the East
line of Merriman Court, distant North 89 degrees 59 minutes
55 seconds East 442.50 feet along the South line of said
Section 2; Thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds
East 1140.00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55
seconds East 30 00 feet from the Southwest corner of said
Section 2; Thence along said East line, North 00 degrees 19
minutes 08 seconds East 60 00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees
59 minutes 55 seconds East 264.22 feet; Thence South 00
degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds West 60.00 feet; Thence South 89
degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 264.41 feet to the point of
beginning. Containing 0 3641 acres of land, subject to
easements and restrictions of record, if any.
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Parcel "B"
116
Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 2, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. Beginning at a point on the East
line of Merriman Court, distant North 89 degrees 59 minutes
55 seconds East 442.50 feet along the South line of said
Section 2; Thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 08 seconds
East 1200.00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 55
s3conds East 30 00 feet from the Southwest corner of said
Section 2; Thence along said East line, North 00 degrees 19
minutes 08 seconds East 65 00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees
59 minutes 55 seconds East 264.01 feet; Thence South 00
degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds West 65.00 feet; Thence South 89
degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds West 264 22 feet to the point of
beginning. Containing 0 3941 acres of land, subject to
easements and restrictions of record, if any.
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 to the extent required by law and City
ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the approval of
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#283-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Inspection Department submit a report and recommendation with
regard to code compliance on Merriman Court north of Seven Mile
Road
At 8:23 p m. , Kavanagh returned to the podium.
On a motion by McGee, it was
RESOLVED, that having received a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 10, 1992,
approved for submission by the Mayor and the Finance Director,
and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission resolution
2175-92, adopted on March 9, 1992, wherein it is recommended that
greens fees be revised as follows:
imr
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RESIDENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE OF
lie
Mon-Fri 9 holes $ 7 00 $ 7.50 $ .50
Mon-Fri 18 holes 11.00 12.00 1.00
Sat/Sun/Hol 9 holes 8 00 8 50 .50
Sat/Sun/Hol 18 holes 12 00 13.00 1.00
Twilight 4.00 4.00 -0-
Senior 9 holes 3.00 3.50 .50
18 holes 6 00 7.00 1 00
Junior 9 holes 3.00 3 50 .50
18 holes 6 00 7.00 1.00
NON-RESIDENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE OF
Mon-Fri 9 holes $10 00 $11 00 $1.00
Mon-Fri 18 holes 15 00 17 00 2 00
Sat/Sun/Hol 9 holes 13 00 14 00 1.00
Sat/Sun/Hol 18 holes 16 00 18 00 2.00
Twilight 5 00 5 50 50
RESERVATION:
ibmWeekends only $ 50/golfer $ 50/golfer -0-
Weekdays (new fee) n/a .50/golfer new fee
LEAGUE RATE: $10.00/golfer $10 50/golfer new cat.
WINTER RATE: n/a $ 5.00/golfer new cat.
December 1 - March 31
Seniors at regular rate
The Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
foregoing action with the exception, however, that the Council
does hereby revise the increase approved with respect to
non-residents as follows
NON-RESIDENT CURRENT INCREASE OF
Mon-Fri 9 holes $10 00 $1.50
Mon-Fri 18 holes 15 00 3 00
Sat/Sun/Hol 9 holes 13 00 1 50
cat/Sun/Hol 18 holes 16 00 3 00
Twilight 5 00 1 00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the increases
lis authorized herein with respect to non-residents which are more
than the increases recommended by the Parks & Recreation
Commission shall be allocated to and earmarked for deposit in the
Golf Course Capital Improvement Fund.
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RESIDENTCURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE OF hw
Mon-Fri 9 holes $ 7 00 $ 7.50 $ .50
Mon-Fri 18 holes 11 00 12.00 1 00
Sat/Sun/Hol 9 holes 8.00 8 50 50
Sat/Sun/Hol 18 holes 12.00 13 00 1 00
Twilight 4 00 4.00 -0-
Senior 9 holes 3.00 3.50 50
18 holes 6 00 7 00 1.00
Junior 9 holes 3 00 3.50 50
18 holes 6.00 7.00 1 00
NON-RESIDENT CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE OF
Mon-Fri 9 holes $10.00 $11 00 $1 00
Mon-Fri 18 holes 15 00 17 00 2 00
Sat/Sun/Hol 9 holes 13.00 14 00 1.00
Sat/Sun/Hol 18 holes 16 00 18 00 2 00
Twilight 5 00 5 50 .50
RESERVATION:
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Weekends only $ 50/golfer $ 50/golfer -0-
Weekdays (new fee) n/a .50/golfer new fee
LEAGUE RATE: $10 00/golfer $10.50/golfer new cat,
WINTER RATE: n/a $ 5.00/golfer new cat,
December 1 - March 31
Seniors at regular rate
The Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of
such action.
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#284-92 RESOLVED, that having received a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 10, 1992,
approved for submission by the Mayor and the Finance Director,
and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission resolution
2175-92, adopted on March 9, 1992, wherein it is recommended that
greens fees be revised as follows
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 14, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Diversitech Image Technology, 31651 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, for supplying the Division of Police with one
Canofile 250 Document Image Storage and Retrieval System, for a
total price of $15.814 50; and the bid of Danka Business Systems
submitted with respect to this item is hereby rejected; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $15,814.50 from
the Adjudicated Account No. 265-334-983-000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jurcisin and Feenstra
NAYS: McGee, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
The Chair declared the resolution failed
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by McGee, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 14, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Danka Business Systems, 21630 Melrose, Southfield, MI
48075, for supplying the Division of Police with one Canofile 250
Document Image Storage and Retrieval System, for a total price of
$14,650 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $14,650 00 from the Adjudicated Account
No. 265-334-983-000 for this purpose.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of
the foregoing resolution, to substitute a motion to reject all
bids and thereafter take new bids.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows:
AYES: Jurcisin, Feenstra and Taylor.
NAYS McGee and Kavanagh.
The Chair declared the resolution to substitute adopted
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On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
Itto #285-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated February 14, 1992,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to
reject all bids received with respect to the proposed purchase of
one Canofile 250 Document Image Storage and Retrieval System and
does further request that this item be re-advertised and
thereafter new bids taken in accordance with provisions of law
and City Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES McGee, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Taylor
NAYS Kavanagh.
The Chair declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#286-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 17, 1992, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits its resolution WS 2959 3/92, the Council does
hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $3,203.00 from
Account No 591-559-818-000 for the purpose of renewing the
City's membership with the American Water Works Association
McGee made the following disclosure respecting a conflict of interest on
this matter:
Mr Chairman, I have previously disclosed the existence of a
conflict of interest with respect to this matter, and I therefore
will abstain from any consideration of this agenda item. I refer
to my letter dated February 24, 1992, to the City Clerk on this
subject and would ask that these remarks be made part of the
official record of this meeting Thank you.
McGee left the podium at 8:30 p m
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#287-92 WHEREAS, at an Election held in the City of Livonia
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(the "City") on November 7, 1989, the qualified electors of the
City voted in favor of a bonding proposition in the amount of
$12,000,000 to improve the City's streets and highways together
with related appurtenances and attachments;
AND WHEREAS, the City authorized and sold its $1,500,000 1990
General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds as a first series of the
total amount authorized by the electors and the City authorized
and sold its $4,000,000 1991 General Obligation Unlimited Tax
Bonds, as a second series of the total amount authorized by the
electors;
AND WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council, that at
this time bonds in the principal amount of Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000) should be issued; being the third series of the
total amount authorized by the electors
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 Bonds of the City, designated 1992 GENERAL OBLIGATION
UNLIMITED TAX BONDS, be issued in the aggregate principal
amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000), for the
purpose of paying the cost of certain of the street and
highway improvements authorized by the electors; said issue
to consist of bonds registered as to principal and interest
of the denomination of $5,000 each or multiples of $5,000
not exceeding for each maturity the principal amount of such
maturity, be dated as of April 1, 1992, numbered as
determined by the transfer agent, and shall mature on March
1, in the years and amounts as follows
AMOUNT YEAR
$ 75,000 1994 and 1995
225,000 1996 to 2003, inclusive;
250,000 2004 and 2005;
275,000 2006 and 2007
Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates to be
determined on public sale thereof, but in any event not
exceeding 8% per annum, payable on March 1, 1993, and
semiannually thereafter on September 1st and March 1st of
each year, by check drawn on the Transfer Agent (hereinafter
defined), mailed to the registered owner at the registered
address, as shown on the registration books of the City
maintained by the Transfer Agent Interest shall be payable
to the registered owner of record as of the fifteenth day of
the month prior to the payment date for each interest
payment. Payment of interest as provided in this paragraph
may be changed by the City to conform to market practice in
the future The principal of the bonds shall be payable at
the principal corporate trust office of Comerica Bank,
Detroit, Michigan, as registrar and transfer agent for the
bonds (the "Transfer Agent") upon presentation and surrender
of the appropriate bond
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The bonds shall not be sold at a price less than 100% of
lbw their par value and shall be subject to prior redemption as
provided for in Section 5 hereof
Unless waived by any registered owner of bonds to be
redeemed, official notice of redemption shall be given by
the Transfer Agent on behalf of the City Such notice shall
be dated and shall contain at a minimum the following
information original issue date; maturity dates; interest
rates; CUSIP numbers, if any; certificate numbers (and in
the case of partial redemption); the called amounts of each
certificate; the redemption date; the redemption price; the
place where bonds called for redemption are to be
surrendered for payment; and that interest on bonds or
portions thereof called for redemption shall cease to accrue
from and after the redemption date
In addition, further notice shall be give by the Transfer
Agent in such manner as may be required or suggested by
regulations or market practice at the applicable time, but
no defect in such further notice nor any failure to give all
or any portion of such further notice shall in any manner
defeat the effectiveness of a call for redemption if notice
thereof is given as prescribed herein
The bonds shall be signed by the facsimile signatures of the
Mayor, City Clerk and Cit, Treasurer of the City. No bond
of this series shall be valid until authenticated by an
authorized representative of the Transfer Agent, if
necessary. Executed blank bonds for registration and
issuance to transferees shall simultaneously, and from time
to time thereafter as necessary, be delivered to the
Transfer Agent for safekeeping.
2. The Treasurer shall open a special depository account to be
designated 1992 GENERAL OBLIGATION ROAD BONDS DEBT
RETIREMENT FUND (the "Debt Retirement Fund"). All proceeds
from taxes levied for the payment of the principal of,
interest on and redemption premiums, if any, for the bonds
and all investment income thereon shall be deposited into
the Debt Retirement Fund The moneys deposited in the fund
shall be used solely for the purpose of paying the principal
of, interest on and redemption or prepayment premiums, if
any, for the bonds, and, as may be necessary, to rebate
arbitrage earnings, if any, to the United States Department
of Treasury as required by the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended The accrued interest and premium, if any,
received upon delivery of the bonds shall also be deposited
in the Debt Retirement Fund
liw 3. There shall be deposited in a special depository account to
be established by the Treasurer designated the 1992 GENERAL
OBLIGATION ROAD BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND (the "Construction
Fund") the proceeds of the sale of the bonds exclusive of
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the accrued interest and the premium, if any, received upon
delivery of the bonds. Except for investment pending
disbursement and as hereinafter provided, the moneys in the
Construction Fund shall be used solely and only to pay the
costs of the improvements described in the preamble hereto,
(including reimbursement to the City for funds expended on
project costs prior to the receipt of bond proceeds),
together with the costs of the issuance of the bonds, as
such costs become due and payable and, as may be necessary,
to rebate arbitrage earnings, if any, to the United States
Department of Treasury as required by the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended. Moneys remaining in the
Construction Fund after completion of the project may be
used for any purpose permitted by law.
4. Commencing with the fiscal year beginning December 1, 1992,
it shall be the duty of the City to levy a tax annually in
an amount sufficient so that the estimated collections
therefrom will be sufficient to pay promptly when due the
principal of and interest becoming due on said bonds prior
to the time of the next year's tax levy, which tax levies
shall not be subject to limitation as to either rate or
amount.
5. The bonds shall be in substantially the following form:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
1992 GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND
Date of
Interest Rate Maturity Date Oricinal Issue CUSIP
March 1, April 1, 1992
Registered Owner:
Principal Amount: Dollars
THE CITY OF LIVONIA, Wayne County, State of Michigan (the
"City") , for value received, hereby promises to pay to the
Registered Owner specified above, or registered assigns, the
Principal Amount specified above, in lawful money of the
United States of America on the Maturity Date specified above,
unless prepaid prior thereto as hereinafter provided, with
interest thereon from the Date of Original Issue specified
above or such later date to which interest has been paid,
until paid, at the Interest Rate per annum specified above,
first payable on March 1, 1993 and semiannually thereafter.
Principal of this bond is payable upon presentation and
surrender of this bond at the principal corporate trust office
of Comerica Bank, Detroit, Michigan, or such other transfer
agent as the City may hereafter designate by notice mailed to
the registered owner hereof not less than sixty (60) days
prior to any change in transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent") .
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Interest on this bond is payable by check or draft mailed by
the Transfer Agent to the person or entity who is as of the
fifteenth (15th) day of the month prior to each interest
imp payment date, the registered owner, at the registered address
as shown on the registration books of the City maintained by
the Transfer Agent.
This bond is one of a series of bonds of even Date of
Original Issue, aggregating the principal sum of $3 , 000, 000
issued under and in pursuance of a majority vote of the
qualified electors of the City voting thereon at an election
held on November 7, 1989 ai,d is the third series of such voter
authorization.
The series of bonds of which this is one is issued for
the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of acquiring and
constructing improvements to the City ' s street and highway
system. The full faith, credit and resources of the City are
pledged for the payment hereof, and the City is obligated to
levy annually sufficient taxes to provide for the payment of
the principal of and interest on these bonds as they mature,
without limitation as to either rate or amount.
Bonds maturing in the years 1994 to 2000, inclusive,
shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds or $5 , 000 portions thereof maturing in the years
2001 to 2007 , inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior
to maturity, at the option of the City, in any order of
maturity and by lot within a single maturity, on any interest
payment date on or after March 1, , 2000 at par and accrued
interest to the date fixed for redemption plus a premium
(expressed as a percentage of principal amount) as follows:
1-1/2% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2000 , but prior to
March 1, 2001;
1% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2001, but prior to
March 1, 2002 ;
i% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2002 , but prior to
March 1, 2003 ;
No premium shall be paid on bonds or portions of
bonds if called for redemption on or after March 1, 2003 .
In case less than the full amount of an outstanding bond
imer is called for redemption, the Transfer Agent, upon
presentation of the bond called for redemption, shall
register, authenticate and deliver to the registered owner of
record a new bond or bonds in the principal amount of the
portion of the original bond not called for redemption.
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Notice of redemption shall be given to the registered
owner of any bond to be redeemed by mailing of such notice not
Lige less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for
redemption to the registered owner at the address of the
registered owner as shown on the registration books of the
City kept by the Transfer Agent. Bonds shall be called for
redemption in multiples of $5 , 000 and bonds of denominations
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 bonds may be redeemed in part. The
notice of redemption for bonds redeemed in part shall state
that upon surrender of the bond to be redeemed, a new bond or
bonds in the same aggregate principal amount equal to the
unredeemed portion of the bond surrendered shall be issued to
the registered owner thereof with the same interest rate and
maturity. No further interest shall accrue on bonds called
for redemption 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.
Any bond may be transferred by the person in whose name
it is registered, in person or by the registered owner' s duly
authorized attorney or legal representative, upon surrender of
the bond to the Transfer Agent for cancellation, together with
a duly executed written instrument of transfer in a form
approved by the Transfer Agent. Whenever any bond is
surrendered for transfer, the Transfer Agent shall
authenticate and deliver a new bond or bonds, in like
aggregate principal amount, interest rate and maturity. The
Transfer Agent shall require the registered owner requesting
the transfer to pay any tax or other governmental charge
required to be paid with respect to the transfer. The
Transfer Agent shall not be required to register the transfer
of or exchange any bond during a period beginning at the
opening of business 15 days before the day of the mailing of
a notice of redemption of bonds selected for redemption and
ending at the close of business on the day of that mailing.
It is hereby certified and recited that all acts,
conditions and things required to be done, exist and happen,
precedent to and in the issuance of said series of bonds of
which this is one, in order to make them valid and binding
obligations of the City, have been done, exist and have
happened in regular and due form and time as provided by law,
and that the total indebtedness of the City, including the
series of bonds of which this is one, does not exceed any
constitutional, charter or statutory limitation.
This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose
until the Transfer Agent' s Certificate of Authentication on
this bond has been executed by the Transfer Agent.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan, by its City Council, has caused this bond
irm to be signed in the name of the City by the facsimile
signatures of its Mayor, its City Clerk and its City
Treasurer, all as of the Date of Original Issue.
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
By fFacsimilel
Mayor
Countersigned:
rFacsimilel
City Clerk
fFacsimilel
City Treasurer
(FORM OF TRANSFER AGENT'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION]
Certificate of Authentication
This bond is one of the bonds described above.
COMERICA BANK
Transfer Agent
By
Authorized Signature
Date of Authentication
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ASSIGNMENT
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells,
assigns and transfers unto
Please insert Social Security or Other Identifying Number of
Assignee
(please print or type name and address of transferee)
the within bond and all rights thereunder and does hereby
irrevocably constitute and appoint
attorney to transfer the within bond on the books kept for
registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the
premises.
Dated:
In the presence of:
NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond with
the name as it appears upon the face of the within bond in every
particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change
whatever. When assignment is made by a guardian, trustee,
executor or administrator, an officer of a corporation, or
anyone in a representative capacity, proof of his authority to
act must accompany the bond.
6. The City Clerk shall cause an official statement with
respect to the bonds to be prepared and circulated to
prospective purchasers of the bonds, fix a date for sale of
the bonds and publish notice of sale of the bonds in an
authorized newspaper at least seven (7) days prior to the
date of sale of the bonds, which notice of sale shall be in
substantially the following form:
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
$3 , 000, 000
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
1992 GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received
by the undersigned at the offices of the City Clerk, located at
33001 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154 , on
the day of , 1992 , until o ' clock p.m. , Eastern
Time, at which time and place said bids will be
publicly opened and read. Bids will be simultaneously opened
and read at the offices of the Municipal Advisory Council of
Michigan, 1445 First National Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226 .
Award of the bids will be considered by the City Council, at
o 'clock p.m. , Eastern Time, on the same day.
BOND DETAILS : Said bonds will be registered bonds, of the
denomination of $5, 000 or multiples thereof not exceeding for
each maturity the principal amount of such maturity, dated as of
April 1, 1992 , and will bear interest from their date, payable
on March 1, 1993 , and semiannually thereafter.
Said bonds will mature on March 1st in the years and in the
amounts as follows :
Amount Year
$ 75, 000 1994 and 1995;
225, 000 1996 to 2003 , inclusive;
250, 000 2004 and 2005;
275, 000 2006 and 2007 .
PRIOR REDEMPTION: Bonds maturing in the years 1994 to 2000,
inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds or $5, 000 portions thereof maturing in the years 2001
to 2007, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to
maturity, at the option of the City, in any order and by lot
within a single maturity, on any interest payment date on or
after March 1, 2000, at par and accrued interest to the date
fixed for redemption, plus a premium (expressed as a percentage
of par value) as follows:
11/2% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2000, but prior to
March 1, 2001;
1% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2001, but prior to
March 1, 2002 ;
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h% of the principal amount of each bond or portion
thereof redeemed on or after March 1, 2002 , but prior to
March 1, 2003 ;
No premium shall be paid on bonds or portions of
bonds called for redemption on or after March 1, 2003 .
In case less than the full amount of an outstanding bond
is called for redemption, the transfer agent, upon
presentation of the bond called for redemption, shall
register, authenticate and deliver to the registered owner of
record a new bond or bonds in the principal amount of the
portion of the original bond not called for redemption.
Notice of redemption shall be given to the holders of
bonds to be redeemed by mailing of such notice not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the
registered owner at the address of the registered owner as
shown on the registration books of the City. No further
interest payable on bonds called for redemption shall accrue
after the date fixed for redemption, whether presented for
redemption or not, provided the City has money available for
such redemption.
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 RATE BORNE BY BONDS
MATURING ON OR AFTER MARCH 1, 2002 SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN THE
INTEREST RATE BORNE BY BONDS MATURING IN THE RESPECTIVE
PRECEDING YEAR. 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 rate on the bonds shall not exceed 2% per
annum. No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the
bonds or at a price less than 100% of their par value will be
considered.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRATION: Principal and interest shall
be payable at the principal corporate trust office of Comerica
Bank, Detroit, Michigan, or such transfer agent as the City
may hereafter designate by notice mailed to the registered
owner not less than 60 days prior to any change in transfer
agent. Interest shall be paid when due by check mailed to the
registered owner as shown by the registration books of the
City as of the 15th day of the month prior to any 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 were authorized at an
election held November 7, 1989, for street and highway system
improvements and are the third issue of a total authorization
of $12 , 000, 000 . The bonds will pledge the full faith and
credit of the City for payment of the principal and interest
thereon, and will be payable from ad valorem taxes, which may
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be levied without limitation as to rate or amount. 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.
TAX MATTERS: In the opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone, 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.
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 .
GOOD FAITH: A certified or cashier ' s check in the amount of
$60, 000 drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and
payable to the order of the City must accompany each bid as a
guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be
forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and
the bidder fails to take up and pay for the bonds. No
interest shall be allowed on the good faith checks and checks
of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each
bidder' s representative or by registered mail.
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 1, 1992 , to
their maturity and deducting therefrom any premium.
LEGAL OPINION: Bids shall be conditioned upon the approving
opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, 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 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 the validity of the above bonds, Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone 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 at Detroit, Michigan or such other
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s place to be mutually agreed upon. The usual closing
documents, including a certificate that no litigation is
pending affecting the issuance of the bonds will be delivered
imp at the time of the delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are
not tendered for delivery by twelve o ' clock noon, 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 its pro-
posal 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 bends 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 within 5 business
days after 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.
CUSIP NUMBERS : CUSIP numbers will be printed on the bonds at
the City' s expense, but neither the failure to print such
numbers on any bonds nor any error with respect thereto shall
constitute cause for refusal by the purchaser to accept
delivery of and pay for the bonds.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The City will provide the winning bidder
with 200 Final Official Statements within 7 business days from
the date of sale to permit the underwriter to comply with
S. E.C. Rule 15c2-12 . Additional copies of the Official
Statement will be supplied by the City upon request and
r"w agreement to pay the cost of additional copies . Requests for
additional copies must be made to the City' s Financial
Consultants listed below no later than the close of business
on the day following the sale date.
PURCHASER CERTIFICATION: The successful bidder will be
required to furnish, prior to 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.
FURTHER INFORMATION with respect to said bonds may be
obtained from: Stauder, Barch & Associates, 3989 Research
Park Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 .
Telephone: (313) 668-6688 .
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked
"Proposal for General Obligation Bonds . "
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Joan McCotter
City Clerk
City of Livonia, Michigan
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7. The City hereby covenants that, to the extent permitted by
L law, it shall take all actions within its control necessary
to maintain the exemption of the interest on the bonds from
general federal income taxation (as opposed to alternative
minimum or other indirect taxation) under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), including but
not limited to, actions relating to the rebate of arbitrage
earnings, if applicable, and the expenditure and investment
of bond proceeds and moneys deemed to be bond proceeds. In
addition, the City hereby designates the Bonds as "qualified
tax exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of
interest expense by financial institutions.
8. The City hereby finds that the useful life of the projects
to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds is not less
than twenty (20) years.
9 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded.
McGee returned to the podium at 8 31 p m
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by McGee, it was
#288-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance, dated March 4, 1992, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Karoub Associates, 200
Capitol Building, Suite 500, Lansing, Michigan 48933, to act as
the City's legislative consultant for the period January 1, 1992
through December 31, 1992, for an annual fee of $20,000.00,
including all expenses, the Council does hereby approve the
agreement in the manner and form herein submitted; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to affix their signatures to the said agreement,
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Jurcisin, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Chair declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
Imp adopted, it was
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#289-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Mayor do all things necessary to seek contributions from other
communities in which race tracks are located to share in the
annual cost that the City of Livonia bears for employing a
legislative consultant with respect to race track revenues.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#t29O-92 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 360, more particularly described in Council Resolution
978-91, adopted on December 18, 1991, as required by the
provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly
met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll
having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being
installed on Hubbard and Industrial Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 27 in said Special Assessment District No. 360;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine to install street lighting consisting of 100-watt high
pressure sodium lights on davit poles with underground wiring on
Hubbard and Industrial Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27
and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
District No 360 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council; said
Special Assessment Roll No. 360 based on installation of street
lighting consisting of 100-watt high pressure sodium lights on
davit poles with underground wiring on Hubbard and Industrial
Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section
3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment
Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further
action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
Imp #291-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated March 3, 1992, in
connection with the proposed installation of street lighting on
Industrial and Hubbard Roads in the N E 1/4 of Section 27, the
Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to
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limo exceed $5,350.00 from the $12 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue in order to pay Detroit Edison for the
first year contribution-in-aid costs, said amount to be
reimbursed to the bond issue from the receipts from the Special
Assessment District; FURTHER, the City Clerk is authorized to
execute a Municipal Street Lighting Agreement form as provided by
the Detroit Edison Company for this purpose.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#292-92 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 361, more particularly described in Council Resolution
977-91, adopted on December 18, 1991, as required by the
provisions of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly
met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the special
assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the
district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll
having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being
installed in the Western Golf Estates Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 in said Special Assessment District
No 361;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine to install street lighting consisting of 100-watt high
pressure sodium street lights on colonial post tops with
underground wiring in the Western Golf Estates Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 and that the assessments set forth in
said Special Assessment District No 361 Roll are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of
the City Council; said Special Assessment Roll No. 361 based on
installation of street lighting consisting of 100-watt high
pressure sodium street lights on colonial post tops with
underground wiring in the Western Golf Estates Subdivision in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24 is hereby approved and confirmed in
all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08. 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City
Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper
street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms
provided by them for this purpose
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IL, On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, it was
#293-92 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor dated January 17, 1992,
approved for submission by the Mayor, pursuant to Council
Resolution 45-92 and which transmits an assessment roll for a
street improvement of Henry Ruff south of Five Mile Road, and the
Council having conducted a Public Hearing on the roll on March
18, 1992, the Council does hereby refer this item back to the
Streets, Roads, and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Feenstra, and Taylor.
NAYS Jurcisin and Kavanagh.
The Chair declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#294-92 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
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City Clerk a statement dated March 10, 1992 on all matters
required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on March 18, 1992, after due notice as required by Section
3.08.070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3 08.080 of said Code
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting of a 27'
wide 7" thick concrete pavement with curbs and gutters
(Alternate I) on Ellen Drive north of Five Mile Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 16, T.1S. , R.9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and
to defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as
set forth in said statement dated March 10, 1992,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$259,473.00;
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(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be
paid for in part by special assessments on the property
benefited thereby and in part by the City at large, in
proportions thereafter established;
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16 (6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
for 251.0 feet ($2,836 30), 85% of paving ($196,114.89)
and 100% of drainage ($28,750.00) and that the balance
of said cost and expense of said public improvement for
2,811.7 feet ($31,772.21) shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in
proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in fifteen (15) annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A Special Assessment District in the S W 1/4 of Section 16,
T 1S. , R 9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the property listed on the attached
Special Assessment Roll and shown on the attached Special
Assessment District Map.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or
parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all land
and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3.08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed
to present the same to the City Council prior to the
holding of the second public hearing thereon as
required by Section 3.08. 110 of the said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foLegoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: McGee, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Kavanagh.
NAYS Taylor
The Chair declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#295-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Law submit a report and recommendation with regard
to the status of the law with regard to the levy of Special
Assessments on properties located outside of a Special Assessment
District, as well as with respect to the procedure of the levy of
assessments by LonsenL
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#296-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Department submit a report and recommendation with
respect to certain soft soil (quicksand) problems that may exist
on Ellen Drive north of Five Mile Road, as well as on the
question of whether the City was negligent on the initial
construction of Ellen Drive
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
Ibm #297-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with regard
to such traffic problems as may exist on Ellen Drive north of
Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#298-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 6, 1992, which
transmits its resolution 3-234-92 adopted on March 3, 1992 with
regard to Petition 92-2-8-2 submitted by Kamp-DiComo Associates,
P C. , requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a new two-story apartment building on the east side
of Brookfield just south of Five Mile in Section 22, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance No 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 92-2-8-2 is hereby approved
and granted, subject_ to the following conditions
1) That Site Plan 92 01 Sheet A-1 dated 2/13/92 prepared by
Kamp-DiComo Associates is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
2) That Landscape Plan 92 01 Sheet L-1 dated 2/13/92 prepared
by Kamp-DiComo Associates is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
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3) That Building Plan 92 01 Sheet A-2 dated 2/21/92 prepared by
Kamp-DiComo Associates is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
4) That, as proposed by the Architect representing the
petitioner, those site areas to be landscaped adjacent to
the carports will be supplemented by additional landscape
plant material to further screen the car parking from view.
McGee made the following disclosure respecting a conflict of interest on
this matter:
Mr Chairman, I have previously disclosed the existence of a
conflict of interest with respect to this matter, and I therefore
will abstain from any consideration of this agenda item. I refer
to my letter dated February 24, 1992, to the City Clerk on this
subject and would ask that these remarks be made part of the
official record of this meeting. Thank you
McGee left the podium at 8 43 p m.
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, it was
#299-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 9, 1992, which
transmits its resolution 2-220-92, adopted on rebruary 25, 1992,
with regard to Petition 92-1-2-1, submitted by Perry Drug Store
Inc. requesting waiver use approval to transfer an existing SDM
license to a new location within the shopping center located on
the northwest corner of Seven Mile and Farmington Roads in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 92-1-2-1 is hereby approved and
granted; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive the 500 foot
separation requirement set forth in Section 11.03(r)(1) of Zoning
Ordinance 543, as amended, with regard to this petition.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jurcisin, Kavanagh, and Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Chair declared the resolution adopted.
McGee returned to the podium at 8:44 p.m.
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n : motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously 61.
adopted, i
#300-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 9, 1992, which
transmits its resolution 2-221-92, adopted on February 25, 1992,
with regard to Petition 92-1-2-4, submitted by AFC Roofing &
Insulation requesting waiver use approval for outdoor storage of
contractors materials and equipment on property located south of
Schoolcraft Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, which property is zoned M-1, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 92-1-2-4 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Site Plan dated 2-20-92, as revised, prepared by
AFC Roofing & Insulation which is hereby approved shall be
adhered to;
2) That all existing graveled parking and equipment/material
storage areas shall be hard surfaced with concrete or
asphalt within a two (2) year period as required by Section
13.06 of the Zoning Ordinance;
3) That failure to comply with any and all conditions found in
this Resolution or with any and all conditions imposed upon
this use by the City Council or by any City Department will
cause this matter to be brought back to the Planning
Commission and to the City Council for further
consideration
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#301-92 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance prepared by the Department of Law pursuant to Council
Resolution 879-91, which resolution rejected the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approved Petition 90-11-1-31
submitted by Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Newburgh Road north of Seven Mile
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5 from RUFC to C-1, and
which proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance did receive its
first reading by Councilman Feenstra at the regular meeting of
November 20, 1991.
On a motion by Kavanagh, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#302-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Ron Ochala, dated March 17, 1992, with
regard to a proposal to cablecast Livonia School Board meetings,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Council/
Schools Liaison Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#303-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council Vice President Ron Ochala, dated March 16, 1992 with
regard to recent developments concerning "United Way" and its
effects on the City, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Personnel Director for a report and recommendation including
comment on whether contributions to "United Way" have an effect
on other charities
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Feenstra, it was
#304-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director and the Director of Labor Relations, dated
March 24, 1992, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy of the
proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Livonia Fire
Fighters Union Local 1164 for the period December 1, 1990 through
November 30, 1993, and which Agreement incorporates negotiated
provisions as well as the Act 312 Award issued February 14, 1992,
and having also considered a resolution adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on March 23, 1992, wherein the Commission
recommends that the Council concur in a proposed three year
contract to be entered into by and between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Fire Fighters Union Local 1164, affiliated with
the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, for the
period December 1, 1990 through November 30, 1993, and that the
necessary amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance and
Compensation Plan and changes in certain benefits as required to
effectuate this agreement be approved, the Council does hereby
determine to approve of and concur in the aforesaid action; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES McGee, Jurcisin, Feenstra, and Kavanagh
IL. NAYS: Taylor
The Chair declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by McGee, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Craft Show Chairman of the Kennedy PTA, dated March 23, 1992,
wherein permission is requested to post signs in connection with
the First Annual Craft Show to be conducted on April 4, 1992,
which signs are 12" x 16" in size and will be posted at the
following intersections
1 - Five Mile and Hubbard Road
2 - Schoolcraft and Hubbard Road
3 - Farmington and Lyndon
4 - Merriman and Lyndon
5 - Five Mile and Merriman
6 - Merriman and Schoolcraft
7 - Schoolcraft and Farmington
8 - Farmington and Five Mile
as well as in front of the school at 14201 Hubbard, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted
On a motion by Jurcisin, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#306-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated February 27, 1992,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept a $3,000 00 grant from the Target Corporation to
the Livonia Youth Assistance Program, which funds are to be
deposited in and credited to Account 702-000-285-215 for this
purpose.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#307-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated March 6, 1992,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept cash donations in a
total amount of $609 00 from the various parties indicated in the
aforesaid communication, which sum is to be deposited in and
credited to Account No 702-000-285-216 for use in the Senior
Citizen programs.
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Jurcisin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#308-92 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer in connection with the
proposed street lighting improvement for Western Golf Estates
Subdivison in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does
hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $9,100.00
from the $12 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bend
Issue in order to pay Detroit Edison for the first year
contribution-in-aid costs, said amount to be reimbursed to the
Bond Issue from the receipts from the Special Assessment
District; FURTHER, the City Clerk is authorized to execute a
Municipal Street Lighting Agreement form as provided by the
Detroit Edison Company for this purpose
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Kavanagh, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,221st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was adjourned at 8 55 p m. , March 30, 1992
kJ ii ��� �` �:
Joan McCotter, City Clerk