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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 19, 1990, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the Vice President
of the Council at 8 00 P.M. Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present• Laura Toy, Robert
R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Dale Jurcisin, Absent.
Joan McCotter (recuperating from minor surgery).
Elected and appointed officials present• Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director; Raul Galindo, City Engineer, David Preston, Director of Finance; Karen
Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
and
Recreation, Robert
Beckley,
Director of
Public Works,
Suzanne Wisler, - , Director
of
Community Resources;
William
Crayk, Chief
of Police, Lee
B Grieve, Deputy Chief
of Police and Robert Turner, former Chief of Police
Lee B. Grieve was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the City of
Livonia by the City Clerk.
The Executive Director of Friends of the Rouge presented an award to
the City of Livonia for its support of Rouge Rescue '90 which was accepted by Mayor
Robert D Bennett.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1109-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,190th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held December
5, 1990 are hereby approved
A communication from the Department of Law, dated December 4, 1990, re
Hildegard Sackleh v City of Livonia, Robert Bishop, Laura Toy, Joan McCotter, Ronald
Ochala, Gerald Taylor and Dale Jurcisin Wayne County Circuit Court Case No.
90 -006097 -AV was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#1110-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Heart Fund, dated November 21, 1990, the Council does
hereby determine as follows -
(1) That the Livonia Heart Fund is a worthy non-profit
charity in the community,
(2) That the City of Livonia shall be one of the
co-sponsors of the 1991 Golf Day Benefit, and
(3) That the Livonia Heart Fund is hereby granted approval
to use the Whispering Willows, Fox Creek and Idyl
Wyld Municipal Golf Courses on Wednesday, August
28, 1991, for the 14th Annual Golf Outing and that
all fees in connection therewith be waived.
#1111-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Executive Director and Co -Chair, Golf Outing, for the Association
of Retarded Citizens, Northwest Communities, dated November
19, 1990, wherein it is requested that they be afforded the
use of the Idyl Wyld Golf Course on Sunday, May 19, 1991, for
the purpose of conducting a golf outing where they anticipate
130 golfers and that the City of Livonia grant a waiver of
fees in connection with this event, the Council does hereby
approve and grant this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the Department of Parks and Recreation is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution.
#1112-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
dated November 2, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Bean Brothers, 21550 Gratiot,
East Detroit, Michigan 48021 for supplying plaques for 1991
to the Department of Parks & Recreation for a total price in
the amount of $2,710.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
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#1113-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
dated November 2, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the individual unit price bids for T-shirts and related
paraphernalia for 1991 from the bidders indicated in the
attachment, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received
and meet all specifications.
#1114-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
dated November 2, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the individual unit price bids for athletic equipment
for 1991 from the bidders indicated in the attachment, the
same having been in fact the lowest bids received and meets
all specifications.
#1115-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated December 5, 1990, which
transmits its resolution WS 2907 11/90, which bears the
signatures of the Public Utility Manager and Director of Public
Works and is approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Wolverine Water Works, Inc., 21649 Goddard Road,•
Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Sewer Maintenance Section) with two (2) level -sensing alarm
phone dialers for a total price of $4,882 00, the same having
been the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the sum of $4,882.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund for this purpose.
#1116-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated December 5, 1990, which
transmits its resolution WS 2906 11/90, and which bears the
signatures of the Public Utility Manager and the Director of
Public Works, and is approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Jack Doheny Supplies, Inc., 777 Doheny Court,
P.O. Box 609, Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Sewer Maintenance Section) with five
(5) hydraulic power units and submersible pumps for a total
price of $128,000 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets specifications (bids of Burke Equipment
Company and Hydrodynamics, Inc. are rejected as not meeting
specifications); further, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $128,000.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Sewer Fund for this purpose
#1117-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated December
5, 1990, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the use of B & V Construction, Inc , 48400 West Road, P.O.
Box 96070, Wixom, Michigan 48096-6070 to provide snow removal
services in snowfalls of over four inches in accumulation and
as authorized by the Mayor pursuant to the terms set forth
in their letters dated November 8, 1990, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with Section 3.04.14005 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#1118-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Public Utility Manager and the Director
of Public Works dated December 4, 1990, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
following contracts -
1. A one-year extension beginning December 1, 1990, of
the existing City Hall elevator maintenance contract
with Millar Elevator Service Company, 21420 Melrose
Avenue, Southfield, Michigan 48075, at the monthly
rate of $650.94,
2. A one-year extension beginning December 1, 1990, of
the existing Civic Center Library elevator maintenance
contract with Otis Elevator Company, 25365 Interchange
Court, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, at the monthly
rate of $516.37; and
3. A one-year extension beginning December 1, 1990, of
the existing Police Headquarters elevator maintenance
contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation, 24700
W. Eleven Mile Road, P.O Box 700, Southfield, Michigan
48037, at the monthly rate of $150 08,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid items
without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04.14OD5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#1119-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 3, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Mike Savoie Chevrolet, P.O. Box 520, Troy,
Michigan 48099-0520, of 18 marked police vehicles for a total
price of $266,575 32, and for this purpose, the said amount
is hereby appropriated from Account 101-325-985-000 Patrol
Capital; further the sum of $20,000.00 is anticipated to be
received from the projected sale of used police vehicles at
the annual spring sale, and the Council does hereby determine
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to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low bid received by
the Oakland County Purchasing Department, 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.
#1120-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated November
21, 1990 with regard to a request from Vicki Castaneda requesting
a new full year Class C license to be located at 28407 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne County in the corporate
name of Old Mexico, Incorporated, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
#1121-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application for
installment payments submitted by Katherine Mann, 19675 Hardy,
with regard to a sidewalk installation for Tax Parcel
012-01-0204-000 pursuant to S.A.D District 833, which assessment
is in the total amount of $522 50, the Council does hereby
authorize installment payments in the number of three
installments at 8% interest in accordance with provisions of
law and City ordinance, and Council Resolution 1056-90 is hereby
amended to the extent required to conform with the action taken
herein.
#1122-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated November 28, 1990,
which transmits its resolution 11-500-90, adopted on November
27, 1990, with regard to a sign permit application submitted
by Mastercraft Sign for Sir Speedy Printing for a new wall
sign located at 33599 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit application
subject to compliance with the same condition as set forth
in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
#1123-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated November 26, 1990,
which transmits its resolution 11-496-90 adopted on November
13, 1990 with regard to Petition 90-11-8-16 submitted by Livonia
Housing Commission, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct a 120 unit senior citizen housing
facility on the west side of Newburgh between Plymouth and
Amrhein in Section 30, pursuant to the provisions set forth
in Section 29.02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 90-11-8-16 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
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A communication from the City Clerk, dated November 29, 1990 re
Clarenceville School District Tax Levy Rates - December, 1991 was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
#1124-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated December 5,
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with
the completion of restaurant facilities at the Fox Creek Club
House, the Council does hereby authorize the City Administration
to take whatever action is necessary to provide for the borrowing
of a sum not to exceed $200,000.00 for this purpose.
#1125-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with
regard to existing traffic congestion and inappropriate signage
in and around the Cleveland School.
11126-90 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921, as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA
125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended;
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, February
13, 1991 at 7.30 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following items.
(1) Petition 90-10-1-24, submitted by The Felician
Sisters, O.S F. for a change of zoning on property
located on the west side of Levan Road between
Five Mile and Schoolcraft Roads in the West 112
of Section 20 from RUF to R-9, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 11-488-90 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 90-10-
1-24 be approved, as amended,
(2) Petition 90-10-1-26, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located
at the northeast corner of Clarita and Melvin Avenues
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11 from R-7 to
R -C, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
11-482-90 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 90-10-1-26 be approved,
(3) Petition 90-10-1-27, submitted by L & J Schmier
Management and Investment Co. for a change of zoning
on property located on the west side of Inkster
Road between Joy Road and West Chicago in the
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Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 from R-9 and RUF to
R-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
11-483-90 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 90-10-1-27 be approved, and
(4) Petition 90-9-6-7, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to determine whether to amend Section
11.03 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to provide
for more standards regarding outdoor sales of plants
and garden supplies, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 11-489-90 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 90-9-6-7 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 amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change 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
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Jurcisin
NAYS None
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 39 OF
SECTION .010 OF CHAPTER 16 (PARKS
PLAYGROUNDS) OF TITLE 12 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. (Edward
H McNamara -Bicentennial Park)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result -
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Jurcisin
NAYS None.
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The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (ANIMALS)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 06 THERETO
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1111-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and,
recommendation of the City Assessor dated November 20, 1990,
approved by the Mayor, with regard to the Industrial Facility
Exemption 89-582 received in January, 1990 by Arcad, Inc., 12025
Tech Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48150 and the legal name
change of the said operation in Livonia to J J International
Automotive Corporation, the Council does hereby approve changing
the name of the Corporation on all documents and correspondence
pertaining to City of Livonia matters.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1128-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated November 19, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Ms. Sharon
Johnson, 19669 Merriman Court, 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 0013 000 into two parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows
PARCEL "All
L
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A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 2, thence
East 412.50 feet along the South line of said Section 2, thence
N. 00 deg - 19 min. - 40 sec E 1848 00 feet along the Westerly
line of Merriman Court (60.00 feet wide) to the point of
beginning, thence West 176 50 feet, thence N. 00 deg - 19 min
- 40 sec E 88 00 feet, thence East 176 50 feet, thence S.
00 deg. 19 min. - 40 sec. W. 88.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 15,530 sq. feet or 0 36 acres.
PARCEL "B"
A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S.,
R 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 2, thence
East 412 50 feet along the South line of said Section 2, thence
N. 00 deg - 19 min - 40 sec E 1848 00 feet along the Westerly
line of Merriman Court (60 00 feet wide), thence West 176.50
feet to the point of beginning, thence West 176 00 feet to a
point on the East line of Merriman Road (120 feet wide), thence
N. 00 deg - 19 min - 40 sec E 88 00 feet, thence East
176 50 feet, thence S 00 deg 19 min. - 40 sec. W 88.00
feet to the point of beginning. Containing 15,530 sq feet
or 0 36 acres
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 Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1129-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated November 16, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mrs
Debra Griffin, 6051 Whitefield, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127,
and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended,
as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item
No. 129 01 0090 004 into two parcels since the same would be
in violation of the City's zoning ordinance and law, as well
as for the reasons that the proposed lot split would not be
consistent with good planning and zoning practice
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1130-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated December
6, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a proposed Request for Proposal for curbside recycling
and composting, the Council does hereby authorize the Director
of Public Works to do all things necessary to seek and obtain
competitive bids for these services in accordance with provisions
of law and City ordinance
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1131-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated December
6, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a proposed Request for Proposal for curbside recycling
and composting, the Council does hereby refer the subject of
curbside recycling and composting to the Water Supply, Drainage,
Sewage and Waste Disposal Study Committee for its report and
recommendation.
Councilman Ochala stated for the record that he was for the composting
program and would encourage a formal proposal be done by the City.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1132-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated November 7, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving improvement of Merriman
Court in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2 (S A.D 322), the Council
does hereby determine as follows:
A To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as set
forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D 322
from $204,960.00 to $183,475 50, with the assessments
to be reduced to the assessment rate of $37.83 p.f.f.,
B To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $7,061 34 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
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it was
C To establish the final project cost at $338,457 21,
of which total, $190,536.84 is to be charged to the
special assessment district and $147,920 37 is to be
assumed by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund (Local
Road Account) receipts, and
D. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $338,457.21
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
($190,536 84), and from Michigan Transporation Fund
(Local Road Account) receipts ($147,920.37)
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
#1133-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated November 9, 1990,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which submits final cost
information with regard to the street improvement of Hubbard•
Road from Jamison to Five Mile in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
22 (S A D 326), the Council does hereby determine as follows
A To authorize a decrease in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A.D
No. 326 from $55,485 00 to $48,899 06, with the
assessments to be reduced to the assessment rate of
$40.18 P f f ,
B To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
in the total amount of $1,789.94 for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of additional
work requested by property owners within the assessment
district,
C To establish the final project cost at $162,911 74,
of which total, $50,689.00 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $64,448.72 is to be assumed by
the City's Michigan Transportation Fund ( Major Road
Account) receipts and $47,774 02 is to be charged to
the Livonia Public Schools, and
D To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $162,911 74
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
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($50,689.00), from Michi an Transporation Fund (Major
Road Account) receipts ?$64,448.72), and ($47,774.02)
from the Livonia Public Schools.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra, Toy and Jurcisin.
NAYS: Bishop.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1134-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated November 26, 1990,
approved by the Director of Public Works, the 16th District
Court Administrator and the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed Agreement
between the City of Livonia and the firm of Camborne Construction
Engineering, Inc., 33177 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
for construction manager services for the 16th District Court
proposed expansion and renovation project, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute this Agreement in the manner
and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1135-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated December 5, 1990, approved by the
Director of Public Works, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
and the Finance Director, approved for submission by the Mayor
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 715-90, and to
which is attached a proposed sublease agreement between the
City of Livonia and J.T.L. Incorporated, a Michigan Corporation,
39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, with respect
to the property commonly known as Fox Creek Clubhouse Restaurant,
for a term of five years, commencing March 1, 1991, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute the said sublease agreement,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1136-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works dated November 27, 1990, approved
for submission by the Mayor which submits final cost information
with regard to the replacement of a refrigeration compressor
and water cooled condenser at Devon -Aire Ice Arena, the Council
does hereby receive and file this item
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1137-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated November 26, 1990,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
cash donations totalling $20,479 56, which donations are to
be deposited and credited to Account 702-000-285-211 for use
in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1138-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated December 4, 1990,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia hereby accept cash donations from various sources
and parties in the total amount of $2,806.03, the same to be
appropriated and credited to Account 702-000-285-216 for use
in the Senior Citizen programs.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1139-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1140-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated December 13, 1990, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motor City Ford Truck,
Inc., 39300 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan, for supplying
the Maintenance Division of the Livonia Fire Department with
one heavy-duty pickup with utility box for the price of
$37,934.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1141-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December
17, 1990 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 853-90
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated August 29, 1990, which transmits its resoluion
8-433-90 adopted on August 28, 1990, with regard to Petition
90-8-8-12 submitted by Three Group, Architects for Toys "R" Us,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to renovate the front of an existing building on the north side
of Seven Mile between Parkville and Middlebelt in Section 1,,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 90-8-8-12
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well as the
following additional conditions
1. Compliance with the landscaping plan which was presented
on December 17, 1990;
2. Elimination of the west sign from the face of the
building,
3. Installing a "Toys 'R' Us" sign for the south facia
and an entrance sign which shall be 1' 611 by 7' 8" in
size on the south side door, and
4. Installation of underground sprinkling to the front
landscaping and lawn on the south side of the building.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1142-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December
17, 1990, in connection with the report and recommendation of
the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated
December 12, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Sole Construction, Inc.,
38272 Abruzzi Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, for installing
underground utilities, asphalt paving, earthwork, clearing and
rubbing for the Newburgh Village Senior Citizens Housing Project
Bid Package #1), for a price not to exceed $492,746.63
($497,723.87 less 1% discount of $4,977 24), the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,191st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City Of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 25 P.M., December 19, 1990
'Robert F Nash, City Clerk
#1143-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December
17, 1990, in connection with a communication from the Executive
Director of the Livonia Housing Commission dated December 12;
1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
proposed Bid Package #2, which includes foundations, concrete
slabs and walks for the Newburgh Village Senior Citizens Housing
Project, the Council does hereby authorize the Municipal Building
Authority to solicit and thereafter accept bids which meet
specifications with respect to this bid package for a sum not
to exceed $373,000; and does further authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute such agreements as may be necessary in
this regard for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,191st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City Of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 25 P.M., December 19, 1990
'Robert F Nash, City Clerk