HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1990-03-2625623
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 26, 1990, the above meeting Was held at the Citv Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President
Of the COUOCi\ at 8 00 P M C0VnCilwO0dD Toy delivered the 1DVVCdtiVO
Roll was called with the following result Present- Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Dale JurCisiD, Ron 0Chdl8, FerOOD P FegnstrO and Joan
MCCOtter, Absent N0Dg
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City
Engineer, Karen SzymUla, Director of Legislative Affairs; Edith Davis, Personnel
Director, Robert Beckley, Director Of Public Works, John F8gan' Director of the
Inspection Department, David Preston, Finance Director, Suzanne Wisler, Director
of Community Resources, Ray Pomerville, Labor Relations Director, Marilyn Kazmer,
Director of Administrative Affairs, Robert Feinberg, C000i36i0D On Aging, Jack
Eng2br8tsOD, William LaPin8 and Ray Tent of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and VOdDi0UUSly adopted, it was
#261-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,172nd Regular
Meeting Of the Council of the City of [iYOMi8, held March 14,
1990 are hereby approved
A communication from the Finance Director, dated March 13" 1990 re various
financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending December 31, 1989
was received and placed on file for the information Of the Council
A communication from the Finance Director, dated March lO, 1990 re various
financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending January 31, 1998
was received and placed On file for the information Of the Council
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A COm0unfcatiOO from the Finance Di rector, dated March 2l, 1990 re Various
financial statements Of the City of Livonia for the month ending February 28, 1990
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
it was
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#282-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from James
H McClain and Katherine McClain, his wife, 18226 Midd]ebe7t
#104, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated March 12, 1990, wherein
a request is submitted for the vacating Of d certain 10 ft
drainage easement located on Lot 43 of the Fitzgerald Gardens
Subdivision in the Southwest 1/4 Of Section 5, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission
for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions
Of law and City ordinance
#263-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated February 28, 1990^
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Micro Image Systems, Inc , 17337 LdhS8r Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48219, for the microfilming of records throughout
the Police Department for the following Unit prices
Microfilming - $16 50/1,000 images
Prep time - $ 7 30/hour
Security roll - $ 8 90/100 feet
Cartridging - $ 2 75 each
the same having been the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#264-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
l, 7990, approved by the Director Of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the following bids for the purchase Of bitUm1OOV3
materials
l The low bid Of Holloway Construction Company, 29250
Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48046, to supply the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with 12WM
asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $19 25 per
ton through April lS, 1991, in the event the aforesaid
low bidder is UOab\g to furnish the material, the Council
accepts the second low bid OF Nagle Paving Company,
30630 W Twelve Mile Road, FarminVtOn Hills, Michigan
48018, as an alternate source of supply at the unit
price of $24 50 per ton through April lS, 1907,
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2. Accept the low bid Of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 W
Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018^
for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with 1100 asphaltic concrete at
the unit price of $20 50 per ton through April 15,
199l, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable
to furnish all material, the Council accepts the second
low bid of Holloway Construction Company, 29250 Wixom
Road, Wixom, Michigan 48896, as an alternate source
of supply at the unit price of $lO OO per ton through
April 15, 1991"
Accept the low bid Of A'dX Materials Corporation, One
Ajax Drive, Mad ison Hgights, Mi chi gan 48071, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) With cold patch asphaltic material at the
unit price Of $30 GO per ton delivered through April
75, 1991, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is
unable to furnish all material, the Council accepts
the second low bid of Barrett Paving Materials~ Inc ,
73501 Huron Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174, as an
alternate source of supply at the unit price of $31 50
per ton delivered through April 15, 1991, and
4 Accept the low and only bid of Barrett Paving Materials,
Inc., 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174,
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for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
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Maintenance Section) with cold patch, U P M Sylvax
Brand, at the unit price of $55 50 per ton through
April 15, 1991
#265-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 28, 1990, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits its resolution N3 2876 2/90, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of 3ensus 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) at the unit
prices bid" the Same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications, and the bid of Mueller Company
with respect to this item is rejected since the same does not
meet specifications, further, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Mueller Company, 500 Eldorado, Decatur, Illinois
62525, for supplying the Public Service Division (Hater
Maintenance Section) with fire line meters at the unit prices
bid, the Same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications
#286-90 RESOLVED, that havinq considered the communication
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by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor and which transmits its resolution WS 2875 2/90, the
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Council dO8S hereby accept the bid Of Mueller Company, 500
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W Eldorado, Decatur, Illinois 62525, for supplying the Public
Service Division (Water Maintenance 58CtiOO) with detector
check ValVS3 with bypass fittings, less meter, at the unit
prices bid, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets all specifications /and the bids of Etna and Harrison
are hereby rejected since they do not meet specifications)
#267-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Water and Sewer Board dated February 28, 1990° approved
for SVb0iS5ioO by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
N3 2874 2/90, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Redford
Topsoil Contractors, Inc , 15553 Beech Daly, Redford, Michigan
48239, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit bid price of
$6 10 per yard delivered and $5 00 per yard for pickup, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, further, in the event that the aforesaid
bidder is unable to furnish the material, the Council d0gS
hereby accept the S8COnd low bid Of Nankin Sand Company, 39740
Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan ¢8187, at the unit bid price
Of $6 50 per yard delivered and $b 00 per yard for pickup
#269-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
9, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase Of five /5\ 1990 Cavalier four -door sedans from
Burger Chevrolet, Inc , 2525 28th Street, S E , Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49508, for a total price of $41,570 00, less deletion
Of air conditioning VO four /4\ vehicles Of $2,321 60, and
the addition Of a delivery charge of ¢707 75, for a net price
of S39,956 15, FURTHER, the p0unCil dOps hprphv rin+"'nlinp ~o
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
1268-10 RESOLVED,
from the Water and
that having considered the communication
Sewer Board dated February 28, 1990, approved
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by the Director �f
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F�MdDC� ��d approved for submission by the
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Mayor, which transmits its resolution NS 2873 2/90, the Council
does hereby accept
the bid Of Huron Sod Farms, Inc , 30877
Pennsylvania Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with blue
grass sod at the
unit bid price of $.95 per yard delivered
and $ 75 per yard
for pickup, the Sd0e 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 s2COMd low
bid Of Huggett 30d
Farm, Inc , 4114 E Marlette Road, Marlette,
Michigan 48453, at
the unit bid price of $ 96 per yard delivered
and S 75 per yard for pickup
#269-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
9, 1990, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase Of five /5\ 1990 Cavalier four -door sedans from
Burger Chevrolet, Inc , 2525 28th Street, S E , Grand Rapids,
Michigan 49508, for a total price of $41,570 00, less deletion
Of air conditioning VO four /4\ vehicles Of $2,321 60, and
the addition Of a delivery charge of ¢707 75, for a net price
of S39,956 15, FURTHER, the p0unCil dOps hprphv rin+"'nlinp ~o
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch
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
0L- the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D5 of the Livonia
Code Of Ordinances, as amended
#270-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Director Of Public Works dated March
13, 1990, approved by the Director Of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid Of Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc , P 0 Box 146, St.
Louis, Michigan 48880, for liquid calcium chloride to be
delivered and applied to the street, to supply the Public Service
Division /Road Maintenance Section) at the unit price bid shown
in the attachment and for a total estimated price of $29,500 00°
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, FURTHER, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Michigan Chloride Sales, Inc , P O Box 146, 3t.
Louis, Michigan 48880, for liquid calcium chloride delivered
to the storage tank in the DPW to supply the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) at the unit price bid shown
in the attachment through December 31, 1990, and for a total
estimated price of $37°500 OU, the same having been in fact
the second lowest bid received and meets all specifications
(and the low bid of Astro Oil Company is hereby rejected for
the reasons shown in the aforesaid communication).
#271-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Director of Public Works dated March
13, 1090, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor with regard to a request from Tony
Angelo Cement Construction Company to place d portable concrete
batch plant within the City landfill Site for the period June
l, 1990 to September 15, 1990, the access to which would be
via Glendale Avenue west of Merriman, and which would be subject
to the following conditions
Provide a Certificate Of Insurance On all contractor
operations and hold the City harmless of all 0pRrdtiOD3
involving the Use Of the site,
Grade and restore the site to its original condition
or better directly upon completion Of activities,
At the City transfer site, Tony Angelo Cement
Construction Company will fill and grade an existing
low area to the south end of the site with granular
materials and grade to drain as directed by the
Engineering Department,
4 SeCVre the Site as directed by the DPW,
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5 Will keep the premises dust free in accordance with
the permit issued by the Wayne C0VDtv Health Department
Air Pollution Control Division,
6 Will abide by all existing laws and regulations, both
local and State, pertaining to erosion, siltation and
pollution of Nater courses, and
7 Will abide by all local ordinances,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve OF this request
subject to compliance with the aforesaid conditions
#272-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Director Of Public Works dated March
7, 1990, approved by the Director Of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of the sum of $9,125 09 to B & V Construction,
Inc , 48400 West Road, P 0. Box 96070" Wixom, Michigan
48096-6070, for services rendered as an outside contractor
in assisting road maintenance personnel in the City-wide effort
to plow snow from all City streets on February 15-16'1990,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04 140D5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#273~90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director dated March 18, 1990, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits the resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission On March 15, 1990, and which recommends certain
salary and fringe benefit adjustments for Administrative,
Professional, Exempt and Confidential classifications for the
period December l, 1989 through November 30, 1992' which are
as follows
WAGE ADJUSTMENT
1989-90 4 5%
1990-91 3 0%
1991-92 4 O%
PENSION
l 2 5% pension multiplier for each year Of service - 75%
maximum
2 When d member reaches age for full Social Security
benefits the pension multiplier will revert to the
previous plan 2 25% for first 30 years plus l% for
any years in excess of thirty
3 Voluntary retirement age reduced one month for each
month worked past 30 years
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4 Cost of increase in pension benefits will
55% by the employee and 45% by the City
5 Refund of military buy-back where applicable
6 Employee "pick-up" plan (Deferral of tax on
pension contribution)
LONGEVITY PAY
5 - 7 Years $ 220
7 - 14 Years $ 550
14 - 21 Years $ 11100
21 or Over $ 1,650
PAID UP LIFE INSURANCE FOR RETIREES
$3,500 00
WEEKLY DISABILITY PAYMENTS
$150 per week
DENTAL
1989-90 $ 400
1990-91 $ 400
1991-92 $ 425
OPTICAL
be shared
employee's
The amounts shown below apply once every two years
to the provider of the employee's choice This is
an alternative to once every two years for each of
the employee's family members as presently provided
12/1/89
$75
12/1/90
$75
HOSPITALIZATION -MEDICAL COVERAGE
12/1/91
$75
1 BC/BS Preferred provider - fully paid by employer
2 $3 00 co -pay on prescriptions - generic drugs unless
specificed "dispense as written" by doctor
3 $150/$300 deductibles on Master Medical
4 City holds right to go self-insured with choice of
third party administrator providing no reduction in
benefits to employees
5 $1,000/year opt -out plan
6 Elimination of dual insurance coverage
The same premium treatment for employees selectins an HMO shall
be extended to all employees of these groups as has been extended
to other employee groups
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the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in the manner and form herein submitted
#274-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated March 15, 1990, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and wherein the following salary and benefit
changes are recommended for Administrative, Professional, Exempt,
Confidential, and appointed salaried Deputy and Department
Head classifications for the period December 1, 1989 through
November 30, 1992
WAGE ADJUSTMENT
1989-90 4 5,
1990-91 3 01
1991-92 4 0%
5 - 7 Years
PENSION
220
1
2 5% pension multiplier for each year of service -
550
14 - 21 Years
75% maximum
11100
2
When a member reaches age for full Social Security
1,650
PAID UP LIFE INSURANCE FOR
benefits the pension multiplier will revert to the
previous plan 2 25% for first 30 years plus 1% for
3
any years in excess of thirty
Voluntary retirement age reduced one month for each
month worked past 30 years
$150 per week
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Cost of increase in pension benefits will be shared
DENTAL
55% by the employee and 45% by the City
1989-90
5
Refund of military buy-back where applicable
1990-91
6
Employee "pick-up" plan (Deferral of tax on employee's
1991-92
$
pension contribution)
LONGEVITY PAY
5 - 7 Years
$
220
7 - 14 Years
$
550
14 - 21 Years
$
11100
21 or Over
$
1,650
PAID UP LIFE INSURANCE FOR
RETIREES
$3,500 00
WEEKLY DISABILITY PAYMENTS
$150 per week
DENTAL
1989-90
$
400
1990-91
$
400
1991-92
$
425
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OPTICAL
The amounts shown below apply once every two years
to the provider of the employee's choice This is
an alternative to once every two years for each of
the employee's family members as presently provided
12/1/89 12/1/90 12/1/91
$75 $75 $75
HOSPITALIZATION -MEDICAL COVERAGE
1 BC/BS Preferred provider - fully paid by employer
2 $3 00 co -pay on prescriptions - generic drugs unless
specificed "dispense as written" by doctor
3. $150/$300 deductibles on Master Medical
4 City holds right to go self-insured with choice of
third party administrator providing no reduction in
benefits to employees
5 $1,000/year opt -out plan
6 Elimination of dual insurance coverage
The same premium treatment for employees selecting an HMO shall
be extended to all employees of these groups as has been extended
to other employee groups.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid
action in the manner and form herein submitted
A communication from the Personnel Director, dated March 19, 1990 re
employee request to preserve the retirement window afforded to certain
classifications, and which expired November 30, 1989, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
#275-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Finance Director dated March 15, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that
specifications be prepared and thereafter sealed bids obtained
in accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance with
respect to providing certain building improvements at the Idyl
Wyld clubhouse including heating and air conditioning, roof
repair and aluminum siding on the top of the building and
replacement of existing windows with new thermopane windows,
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the Council does hereby approve and authorize the dCtiOO herein
recommended
#276-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Director Of Finance dated March 14, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and wherein a budget
adjustment is recommended with respect to the fiscal year ending
November 30, 1989, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfers set forth in the attachment to the aforesaid
CV00UOiCatiOn in the manner and form herein submitted
#277-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Finance dated March 15, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits the Annual Audit
Report prepared by the firm of Plante & Moran of the City's
financial statements for the year ending November 30, 1989,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation
#278-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Mayor dated March D, 1990° with regard to the widening
Of Eight Mile Road from I-275 east to Newburgh Road from its
current two /2\ lanes to five (5) lanes, and the need in this
regard to m0V2 the stone wall in front Of the Hill House, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation
#279-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March
9, 1990, approved for submission by the Finance Director and
the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution
2071-90, wherein it is recommended that the City Council endorse
grant applications for the following Land and Water Conservation
Fund and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Programs,
as well as the Quality Of Life Bond Issue matching program
Devon -Aire Woods Park Improvement
$ 24"750 00
Playground Structure
Bicentennial Park
$271,040 00
Ball Diamond Lighting
Veterans Park
$ 30,470 00
Playground Structure
Picnic Shelter Construction
Botsford Park
$ 90"775.65
Playground Equipment
Backstops and Infield Material
Asphalt Drive and Parking Lot
Clement Circle Park Pool
$129,971 14
Asphalt Parking Lot and Drive
Tri -deck Floor, Lockers and
7a/ti'L/uA:,
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the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that it
approves and endorses the aforesaid grant applications in the
manner and fOnO herein submitted
#280-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March
9, 1990, approved for submission by the Finance Director and
the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation Resolution
2070-90, wherein it is recommended that the City Council grant
permission to the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association to
hold the Wolverine Soccer Tournament on July 6-8, lggO, at
the Bicentennial Park, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action, the approval hgr2in being made subject
to compliance with the conditions Set forth in the aforesaid
communication Of the Parks and Recreation Commission
#281-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 7, 1990, 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, 35970 Quakertown,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48337, for the 1990 Pavement Joint
and Crack Dealing Program for the estimated total cost of
$84~755 85, 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 hid received for this item, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of t84,755 85 from
the Michigan Transportation Fund ($68,481 OO - Local Road Account
and t28*274 85 - Major Road Account) for this purpose, and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as completed, 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 d0 all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#202-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 5, 1990, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached O letter
from the Department Executive/Transportation Planning of the
Wayne County Department Of Public Services dated February 22^
1990, which submits their agreement by which the County agrees
to pay 50% of the local share Of the contracted C0DstrVCtiOD
CU3t Of the Jughandle Road and the widening of Hines Drive
east and west Of Newburgh Road, the total estimated County
share being $31,000 00, the Council does hereby approve the
said agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and
On behalf of the CftY of Livonia to pxecutp the same 3ubiert
to approval and form by the City Attorney.
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#283-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation Of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
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Works dated February 13, 1990, 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 $26,558 90 to the Holloway Construction Company,
29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096, which sum includes
the full and complete balance due on a contract which was
authorized pursuant to Council Resolution 267-8¢ in the amount
Of $364,484 08, the actual contract amount completed to date
being $391,042 96° in connection with the 1989 Miscellaneous
Street Improvement Project, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate the SV0 of $6,684 25 from the Water and Sewer
Account, and an additional d0VUnt of $19,874 05 from the $7 g
and/or $9 8 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provisions that (l) the Bond Issue be reimbursed
for that portion Of the project which is to be financed by
special assessments at such time as funds are available from
a future Special Assessment Bond Issue, and (2) the Bond Issue
be reimbursed for the City's portion Of the project from Michigan
Transportation Funds receipts
#284-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 23, 1990,
which bears the signature Of the FiOuDC8 Director and is approved
for SUb0i63iOD by the Mayor, and which submits final Cost
information in connection with the improvement of Floral Avenue,
- 39YeO Mile to Curtis, and Clarita and Pickford (S.A D 310),
the Council does hereby determine as follows
To authorize decreasing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 316 fr0m
$270,788 DD to $231,748 90, the revised assessments
to be based upon an assessment rate of $41 90 p f f ,
rather than $48 00,
2 TO establish the final project [D3t at $375°947 94,
of which $255,371 59 is to be charged to the Special
Assessment District and $120,576 35 is to be assumed
by the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
3 TO authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments, in the total amount Of $23,622 69, for
parcels listed in Attachment III SU as to include the
CU3t Of additional work requested by property owners
within the dSSRs30ent district, and
4 To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $375,947 94
from the $7 Q million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Tsm/p with thp nrnvivinn +ha+ +hp onnH rcz z//n f-�p
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
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the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
$255,371 59\ and Michigan Transportation Fund receipts
/$120,576 35\
#285-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the City Engineer dated February 21, 1990°
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 Harrison,
south of Six Mile Road /3.A D. 319\, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
To authorize a reduction in the total assessment as
Set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D
319 from $35,688 OO to $30,877 28° the revised
assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of
$10 64 p f,f " rather than $12 00,
2 To establish the final project cost at $46,515 lg,
of which $32,145'92 is to be charged to the Special
Assessment District and $14,369 27 is to be assumed
by the City's Michigan Transportation Fund receipts,
3 To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessment, in the total amount Of $1,268 64, for parcels
listed in Attachment III 3U as to include the Cost
of additional work requested by property owners within
the assessment district, and
4 To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $46,515 19
from the $7 Q or $9 8 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 ($32,145 92\ and Michigan Transportation Fund
receipts($14,359 27)
#286-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 12, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize and request the City Clerk to make d revised
application to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided
by such Company 5n as to provide for the installation of 71
- 250 watt high pressure sodium lights on ornamental daVitt
type poles with underground wiring and 29 - 250 watt high
pressure sodium lights on existing and/or wood poles with
overhead wiring along the west side of Inkster Road from Joy
to Eight Mile Road, in the City of Livonia, at an estimated
cost of $32,953 20, the action herein being taken in the interest
of public safety and for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid
communication, further, the Council does hereby revise and
amend Council Resolution 800-86 adopted On September ll~ 1986,
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to the extent required to be consistent with the action taken
herein
#287-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director dated March 7, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 191-90 in connection with the status
of the use of the house by Bob Evans which is situated on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Laurel Avenue and Wayne
Road, as well as with respect to the condition of the Sunoco
Gas Station, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Mile Road Beautification Committee for its report and
recommendation
#288-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 7, 1990, which transmits
its resolution 2-302-90, adopted on February 27, 1990, with
regard to Petition 89-12-3-8, submitted by the City Planning
Commission pursuant to Council Resolution 1090-89 for the
vacating of Bennett Avenue between Fairfield and Mayfield
Avenues, north of Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
10, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and does grant and approve the
said Petition 89-12-3-8, subject to retaining a public utilities
easement over the north 20 feet of said public right-of-way
and subject to retaining a public utilities easement over the
west 20 feet of the east 185 feet of said public right-of-way,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
#289-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 7, 1990, which transmits
its resolution 2-303-90, adopted on February 27, 1990, with
regard to Petition 89-12-3-9, submitted by Brian P Henry
requesting the vacating of a 12' wide public utilities easement
across Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Livonia Executive Park No 1
Subdivision located on the north side of Industrial Road and
west of Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 89-12-3-
9, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this
resolution
#290-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 8, 1990, which sets
forth its resolution 2-309-90 adopted on February 27, 1990,
with regard to a request for a one-year extension of Revised
Site Plans submitted in connection with Petition 86-6-8-33
by Chestnut Hills for the construction of a multi -use complex
on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven and Eight Mile
Roads in Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the
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recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the
additional one-year extension subject to compliance with all
of the conditions set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-44-89 adopted on February 28,
1989
#291-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 8, 1990, which transmits
its resolution 2-307-90, adopted on February 27, 1990, with
regard to Petition 90-2-8-2 submitted by Angelo D'Orazio,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a 42 unit condominium housing project located
on the west side of Victor Parkway just south of Eight Mile
Road in Section 6, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 8 O2(b) of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 90-2-8-2 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
#292-90 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, May 2,
1990 at 7 30 P M at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following items
Petition 90-1-1-2, submitted by International Real Estate
for Alan Mendelssohn, M D , for a change of zoning of
property located on the north side of Plymouth Road,
west of Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30, from RUF to R-7, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 3-311-90 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 90-1-1-2 be denied,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed 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
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#293-90 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 246-90, adopted on March 14, 1990, and in
accordance with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of March 19, 1990 an assessment roll dated March 19, 1990 for
the proposed street improvement consisting of a 28 ft wide
full -depth asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs
(Alternate III) on Orangelawn, Farmington to Stark, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and
operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 246-90,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed
in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that
the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as
required by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City
of Livonia will meet in the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 7 30 p m
to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and
place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to
be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of May 2, 1990, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice
of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses
appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's
office
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter
NAYS None
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On d motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
� z was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Legislative Committee dated March 13°
1998, and submitted pursuant to CDUDCfl Resolution 1146-87 in
CoDOgctiOO with d letter from D8dD R ller, 15950 Norwich" and
George A 8iseX, 36039 Six Mile Road, dated September ll, 1987°
wherein it is suggested that permanent video records be kept
of all future regular and study session meetings of the City
Council, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop and Taylor
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#294-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1146-87 in
connection with a letter from Dean R l7er, 75950 Norwich, and
George A Bi se 1, 36039 3iX Mil2 ROad, dated September ll, 1987,
wherein it is suggested that permanent video records be kept
of all future regular and Study session meetings of the City
Council, the Council does hereby request that the Cable Television
Commission submit its report and recommendation regarding funding
this project on the basis of archiving for d 10-y8dr period
in the Civic Center Library
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
OO d motion by Councilman FeeMStra, seconded by Councilman JVrCisin,
�—nd unanimously adopted, it was
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1295-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
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1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 517-85 in
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connection with d communication from the Department of Law dated
May 30, 1985' approved by the Planning Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed
ordinance amendment which would establish the Department of
Planning and Ordinance Enforcement, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#296-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation Of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1990, in connection with a communication from the Department
of Law dated May 12, 1986, which transmits a proposed Code
Enforcement Ordinance, as revised, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further actfOn'
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
Lnd unanimously adopted, it was
#297-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1¢90, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1088-88
regarding d proposed review Of the voting procedures Of the
City Council as governed by the Charter, Ordinance and Roberts
Rules of Order, the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Law prepare an ordinance amendment to Section
2 04 120 which provides that a member of the Council who during
a regular meeting removes himself or herself from the dfas and/or
a YOt8 because Of a conflict of interest Shall be required to
detail the nature Of the interest
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#298-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 320-87 in
connection with the question of whether or not Section 5 84 070
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances should be amended SO as to
increase the three license maximum presently provided with respect
to taxicab services within +hp [i+v nf Livonia, the Council
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does hereby determine to take no further action
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#299-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1900, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 586-87 in
connection with a letter from Louis P8ppV, 16723 Comstock,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated June 8, 1987, wherein it is
requested that the Council consider lowering the license fees
prescribed for the operation of video games (Section 5.03.170.26
of the Livonia Code Of Ordinances, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further actiOn'
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#300-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated March 13,
1998, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 64-88 in
connection with d proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance so
as to restrict the number of 4' X 8' political Signs that may
be erected by candidates for primary and regular elections"
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 76 (SECOND HAND
MERCHANDISE DEALERS) TO TITLE 5 OF THE LlVONlA
[ODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll Call vote was taken UD the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurci5in, OChald, Fe8Ostra and McC0tt2r
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman JUrCis1O, S8C0nd2d by Councilman Bishop,
DD nd unanimously adopted, it was
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#301-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated March
15, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1114-89
with regard to the final report from Roger Snyder, Architects,
Inc , which contains a feasibility study for the proposed 16th
District Court expansion/renovation, and having also considered
a letter from the Mayor dated March 14, 1990, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director in connection with same, the
Council does hereby determine as follows
1 Concept as Wade Trim developed is approved,
2 Bond Issue for Silver Village II to include 16th District
Court Rehabilitation financing up to $10 million,
including SAD's, Administration to set up Municipal
Building Authority,
3 R F P to be developed by Director of Public Works,
Architects/Construction Manager, solicited for response
and evaluation by May 15, 1990, with deductive alternates
to include/exclude mechanical, architectural drawings,
total cost estimates, and construction manager
responsibility, the Committee asks for the review of
all proposals, short listed to no more than five with
their strengths and weakness, and
4 Capital Improvement Committee will review five finalists
with 15 minute presentations and decide course of action
by June 15, 1990
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#302-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated March
15, 1990, with regard to the elements to be included in the
R F P for the Fox Creek Restaurant operation, the Council does
hereby authorize the City Administration to readvertise for
the leasing of the said restaurant operation in the manner and
form recommended by the Capital Improvement Committee, further,
the administration will provide a short list of three proposals
which are to be thereafter submitted to the City Council for
its evaluation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
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it was
#303-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated March
15, 1990, with regard to a report received from Kamp - DiComo
Associates dated March 12, 1990, with regard to the construction
of the Fox Creek Club House, the Council does hereby approve
revisions to items previously authorized in Council Resolution
1113-89 as follows
9B Tile & Marble
from Construction Service $10,896 00
to Blanchard Tile 11,100 00
9C Acoustical Systems
from Construction Service $ 936 00
to Jasmen Construction 1,124 00
9F Painting & Finishing
from Construction Service $ 6,620 00
to Advance Painting 9,130 00
2nd Choice -Curtis Paint 10,374 00
the Council does further approve the following changes
1 $1,880 00 for Heights Heating & Cooling
(To revise Mens' Restroom #107 as requested )
2 $1,600 00 for the Painting Contractor to achieve a "Sand
Finish" or "Swirl -Finish" ceiling in both the "Retail
Sales," #102 and "Dining Area," #105
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#304-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 21,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 462-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated February 16, 1989, which sets forth its resolution 2-30-89,
adopted on February 14, 1989, with regard to Petition 88-10-1-33,
submitted by Kenneth Neumann for Duke Associates, requesting
a change of zoning on property located on the east side of
Haggerty Road north of Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 7 from R -5C and P L to P O and from P L to P O III,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on April 19, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution
217-89, the Council does hereby refer this item back to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foreaoina resolution with the following result
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AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and Feenstra
NAYS Toy, Ochala and McCotter
the President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#305-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 21,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1130-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated September 28, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-1-1-2,
as amended, submitted by Frank Jonna for Pentagon Properties,
for a change of zoning on property located on the east side
of Haggerty Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 6, from M-1 to C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on November 27, 1989, pursuant to Council Resolution 969-89,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-1-1-2 is hereby
denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the action
taken by the Planning Commission, as well as for the additional
reason that the petitioner by letter dated February 22, 1990,
requested that this petition be withdrawn
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#306-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 21,
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1071-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated November 3, 1989, which transmits its resolution 10-233-89,
adopted on October 31, 1989, with regard to Petition 89-10-8-32,
submitted by Michigan Bell, requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a public utility equipment
building on the north side of Five Mile between Farmington and
Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 89-10-8-32 is
hereby denied for the following reasons
1 The proposed use in its planned location will detract
from the overall appearance of the site, the Civic Center
and the objectives sought to be accomplished by the
special area vicinity control ordinance
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2 The proposed Site development is such that the proposed
L use would be in too close proximity to the neighboring
`
residential area and, therefore, be a nuisance to the
area by reason Of height of structure, noise and overall
aesthetic appearance.
it was
3 The proposed site development will unduly Conflict with
the planned site development of the office area and
the traffic pattern On the adjoining residential street,
4 The petitioner's request for withdrawal dated January
26, 1990
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
#307-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 21^
1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 7109-89 in
connection with a communication from the City Assessor, dated
November 17, 1989, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to a request from Ms Rosemary Previ7le, 19145 Rensell0r,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions
Of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as Well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to deny the
request for dividing Tax Item NO 46 004 01 0361 000 into two
/2\ parcels since the same would be in violation of the City's
Zoning Ordinance and law, as well as for the reason that the
proposed lot split would not be consistent with good planning
and zoning practice
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor, ]urCi8iO, OCha(d and MCC0tter
NAYS Toy and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AM ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE [II OF ORDINANCE NO
543° AS AMENDED* KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF L[VONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION THERETO (Petition
89-11-1-35>
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he foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
n 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
Councilwoman Toy gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 050, 060A,
070 AND 090 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 065
AND 110 TO, TITLE 9, CHAPTER 30 (NARCOTICS
AND DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#308-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Department of Law dated March 15, 1990, approved by
the Chief of Police and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which submits a proposed amendment to the Narcotics and
Dangerous Substances Ordinance, and which ordinance amendment
received its first reading on March 26, 1990 by Councilwoman
Toy, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#309-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Smetanka Enterprises dated February 27, 1990, wherein
a request is submitted for permission to install signs advertising
the Spring Craft Show to be conducted on April 28-29, 1990,
at the Eddie Edgar Arena, the Council does hereby grant permission
fnr nnP 4' x 4' plywood sign +n hA I nra+or+ a+ +ho cn„+hwnc+
corner of Farmington and Lyndon, which sign will be placed up
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on Saturday and thereafter removed on Sunday evening, and the
balance of the request herein submitted is hereby denied
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#310-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Personnel Director dated February 22, 1990, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on March 15, 1990, wherein the Commission did recommend
wage adjustments to take effect on April 1, 1990, and on April
1, 1991, with respect to various seasonal and temporary
classifications, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
#311-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Civil Service Commission submit a report and recommendation
on whether or not the wage rate established with respect to
the seasonal labor classification should be increased so as
to be the same as that established for the classification of
seasonal clerk
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and Feenstra
NAYS Bishop and McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1312-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Historical Commission
and the Director of Community Resources dated March 14, 1990,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits certain recommendations with
regard to the Greenmead Complex, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $5,000 00
from funds received in connection with the sale of certain
property to the U S Post Office, the purpose of which is to
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complete the work required on certain miscellaneous items at
the Shaw House (restoration of the kitchen and rear porch)
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#313-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Historical Commission
and the Director of Community Resources dated March 14, 1990,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits certain recommendations with
regard to the Greenmead Complex, the Council does hereby authorize
the taking of competitive bids in compliance with provisions
of law and City ordinance for the work required with regard
to the foundation construction, placement of house on foundation,
electrical/mechanical/heating rehabilitation work on the bungalow
and the solicitation of proposals for The Blue House roof
replacement, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
solicitation of professional proposals for an architectural
survey of the farm complex
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#314-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Historical Commission
and the Director of Community Resources dated March 14, 1990,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits certain recommendations with
regard to the Greenmead Complex, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
NAYS Ochala and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
#315-90 RESOLVED that having considered the communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated March
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9, 1990, approved for submission by the Finance Director and
Mayor, and which transmits the resolution adopted by the Parks
and Recreation Commission on March 2, 1990, wherein it is
recommended that nine hole resident rate greens fees be increased
in the amount of $0 25 as follows
Current Proposed
Monday thru Friday $6 75 $7 00
Sat , Sun & Holiday $7 75 $8 00
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS Bishop and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1316-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 8, 1990, 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 Core Concrete Construction, 31553 Gable,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the 1990 Sidewalk Program for the
estimated total cost of $98,334 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 (1) authorize an
advance in the amount of $70,334 00 from the $12 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that
this Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
subsequently received from the payment of bills and assessments
by affected property owners and (2) authorize an appropriation
in the amount of $28,000 00 from The Michigan Transportation
Fund, Local Road Account, to pay for the City's portion of the
contract, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as completed, 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 Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#317-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works dated February 20, 1990, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits final cost information with regard to the
improvement of the Golden Ridge Subdivision (S A D 312), the
Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To authorize a reduction in the total assessment as
set forth in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D
312, from $187,669 20 to $176,409 06, with the revised
assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $11 28
p f f , rather than $12 00,
2 To establish the final project cost at $249,421 33,
of which $199,005 42 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $6,684 25 to the Water and Sewer
Department as per Water and Sewer Board Resolution 2854,
and $43,731 66 is to be assumed by the City's
Transportation fund receipts,
3 To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments, in the total amount of $22,596 36, for
parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include the
cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district, and
4 To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $249,421 33
from the $7 9 or $9 8 million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issues with the provision that the
Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
available from the next Special Assessment Paving Bond
Issue ($199,005 42), from Michigan Transportation Fund
(M T F ) receipts ($43,731 66), and $6,684 25 from the
Water and Sewer Department as per Water and Sewer Board
Resolution 2854
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Department of Law prepare an amendment to Section 3 08 260
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances so as to reduce the 5% increment
factor prescribed therein to a 1 3% increment
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
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RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation the
question of whether or not the 5% increment factor set forth
in Section 3 08 260 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard
to the disposition of excess funds in connection with special
assessment projects should be revised
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala and McCotter
NAYS Toy and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
11318-90 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation the
question of whether or not the 5% increment factor set forth
in Section 3 08 260 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances with regard
to the disposition of excess funds in connection with special
assessment projects should be revised
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
#319-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated March 8, 1990, to which is attached the report
and recommendation of the Planning Director dated March 6, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 104-90 with regard to the proposed rezoning
of certain property located south of Five Mile and east of
Merriman, being Tax Item No 090 99 0001 001 and wherein it
is recommended that the 5 34 acre site being rezoned from M-1
to M -L, and which contains recommendations with respect to
adjacent residentially zoned property, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
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roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#320-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated March 8, 1990, to which is attached the report
and recommendation of the Planning Director dated March 6, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 104-90 with regard to the proposed rezoning
of certain property located south of Five Mile and east of
Merriman, being Tax Item No 090-99-0001-001 and wherein it
is recommended that the 5 34 acre site being rezoned from M-1
to M -L, and which contains recommendations with respect to
adjacent residentially zoned property, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Planning Commission for the purpose
of conducting a public hearing and thereafter submitting a report
and recommendation on the recommended zoning changes in accordance
with Section 23 01(a) of Ordinance 543, as amended
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#321-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 2, 1990, approved by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the offer of Riverside
Arena, Inc , 36675 Plymouth Road, Livonia, to purchase certain
City -owned property at 36615 Plymouth Road, as described as
Lot 10, Shaffmaster's Plymouth Riverside Estates, T 1
S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 66,
Page 69 of Plats, W C R
for the sum of $15,000 cash ($34,000 less $19,000 for r -o -w),
and Riverside Arena, Inc will convey to the City of Livonia
by quit claim deed certain Plymouth Road right-of-way described
as
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The N. 60' of that part of the N W 1/4 of Section 32,
described as beginning at a point on the N line of said
section distant N 89°55'40" W 835 0 ft from the N
1/4 corner of Section 32, and proceeding thence S 0°00'20"
W 183 0 ft , thence N 89°55'40" W 245 11 ft , thence
N 1055' E 183 10 ft. to the N line of Section 32, thence
S 89055'40" E along said line 239 0 ft to the point
of beginning
and to improve said property and the property presently owned
by Riverside Arena, Inc., as proposed in a plan dated July 10,
1989, as follows
1 Construction of a six foot sidewalk by Riverside within
the newly acquired right-of-way,
2 Elimination of the existing driveway and parking in
front of Riverside with a landscape area to replace
them,
3 Landscaping of the right-of-way area between the new
sidewalk and pavement edge,
4 Elimination of the existing marquee sign on the Riverside
building being replaced by an awning sign, and
5 Illuminating and landscaping of the existing City -owned
land and conversion of the balance to paved parking
to effect 174 parking spaces of which 6 are barrier
free,
and the conveyance herein submitted is made subject to compliance
by the grantee with the following additional conditions
1 Approval of the site and landscape plan for both parcels
by the City Planning Commission and Council, and
2 That all work on both sites under the requirements of
the approved plans must be completed within one (1)
year from the date of this resolution
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute
a quit claim deed, subject to approval as to form by the
Department of Law, as well as to do all other things necessary
or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
ind unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#322-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated March 14, 1990,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1145-89 in connection
with a letter from Darko Martinovski, 11884 Arcola, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated November 10, 1989, wherein an interest
is indicated in the purchase of certain City -owned property
located at 11683 Cardwell, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
#323-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated January 12, 1990, pursuant
to Council Resolution 1062-89 adopted on November 20, 1989,
and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the installation of an
additional street light with underground wiring in Quakertown
Subdivision No. 1, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing
having been held thereon on March 12, 1990, pursuant to Council
Resolution 79-90, after due notice as required by Title 3, Chapter
8 of said Code, as amended, and after a careful consideration
having been given to all such matters including the various
objections, comments and observations of individuals in attendance
at such public hearing, the Council does hereby determine to
proceed no further with the special assessment proceeding
heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin, Ochala, Feenstra and McCotter
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Coucnilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#324-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated January 8, 1990 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 12, 1990, after due notice as required by Section
3 08 070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
oeen given Lo aii sucn maLLers, cne Uuuncii uue� ner'euy, Nur�)UarrL
to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
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accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the street improvement consisting
of the placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over
existing roadway (Alternate IV) with additional drainage
on Louise, North of Six Mile Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 11, 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 January
8, 1990,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $48,688 82,
(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,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving costs ($5,060 82) and 100% of drainage
costs ($14,950.00) and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amounting to
85% of paving ($28,688 00) 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 the assessment made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) 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.E 1/4 of Section
11, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property listed
on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Map
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll inrliiding all lots and nirrols
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 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 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
it was
#325-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the matter of providing
street lighting with respect to the Regency Circle Subdivision
Nos 1 and 2, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, the
Council does hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to
make application to The Detroit Edison Company, on forms provided
by such company, for the installation of two (2) street lights
of suitable lumen strength to be installed at the intersections
of Knolson and Joy Road and Norman and Joy Road on davitt
ornamental poles with underground wiring in the City of Livonia,
Michigan, it being the determination of the Council that such
lighting is required in order to further protect the public
safety of the residents of the community
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
1326-90 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated January 10, 1990, and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
containing a report with regard to the installation of a street
lighting system in Regency Circle Subdivision Nos 1 and 2,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and a public hearing
havino been held thereon on March 19 1990. pursuant to Council
Resolution 80-90, after due notice as required by Title 3, Chapter
8 of said Code, as amended, and after a careful consideration
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having been given to all such matters including the various
objections, comments and observations of individuals in attendance
at such public hearing, the Council does hereby determine to
proceed no further with the special assessment proceeding
heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
NAYS Jurcisin, Ochala and Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
it was
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation the question of whether street lights should
be installed in the Regency Circle Subdivision Nos 1 and 2
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Ochala and Feenstra
NAYS: Toy, Bishop, Taylor and McCotter
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#327-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Community Resources and the Chairman of
the Historical Commission dated March 11, 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 accept
the donation of $40,000 00 cash, the same to be deposited in
and shown as an increase in Trust Fund Account 723-000-690-010
for use at the Greenmead Historical Park
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#328-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a comiTunication dated
March 14, 1990, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly described
as
Grant of Easement dated December 25, 1989, executed by
Robert E German and Kay A German (his wife), for
The West 12 feet of the following described parcel
The North 327 50 feet of Lots 43 and 44, except the North
30 feet thereof, of Bell Creek Estates Subdivision, in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, T.1S., R9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 054010043002)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#329-90 WHEREAS, THE CHARTER COUNTY OF WAYNE and THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, together with other local units of government have
previously entered into a Contract entitled Wayne County -Oakland
County Construction, Finance and Service Agreement, together
with two prior amendments (hereafter the Contract) thereto for
the financing, construction and operation of a wastewater control
system, commonly known as the North Huron Valley -Rouge Valley
Sewage Disposal System and certain related local improvements
in the systems of the various local units of government comprising
the system, and
WHEREAS, the Contract and the Amendments contemplated
the need for continued Amendments to the Agreement in order
to provide for various details with respect to the construction
and financing of the segments of the project, when the details
with respect to the various segments were developed, and
WHEREAS, the County and local units of government
have now further developed these details and the County has
received and will shortly accept further Federal grant offers
for the payment of eligible portions of the cost of the project
facilities, and it is now necessary for the parties to enter
into thic Thirri 8monr1mnnt to tho iinriArlininri �7roomont in nrHor
to provide the necessary details to undertake the financing,
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construction and operation of that phase of the project commonly
known as Segment Three
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
having heretofor entered into the Wayne County -Oakland County
Construction, Finance and Service Agreement with respect to
the project known as the North Huron Valley -Rouge Valley Sewage
Disposal System hereby authorizes its Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Third Amendment to the Contract and also to execute
such other documents and undertake such other actions as deemed
necessary or desirable to implement the Contract and this Third
Amendment to the Contract
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#330-90 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia intends
to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds for the
purpose of defraying part of various special assessment districts
share of the cost in connection with certain public improvements
in the City,
AND WHEREAS, notice of intent to issue bonds must be
published at least forty-five (45) days before the issuance
of the same in order to comply with the requirements of Section
5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to publish a notice of intent to issue bonds in the Livonia
Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, as
a display advertisement at least one-quarter page in size
2 Said notice of intent so published shall be in
substantially the following form
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY THE TAXING
POWER CF THE CITY AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special
assessment bonds of the City, in total principal amount of
not to exceed $2,000,000, for the purpose of defraving part
,DZ carious special assessment districts share os the cost
of street ana related improvements in the City Said bonds
shall mature serially in not to exceed twenty (20) annual
installments with interest payable on the unpaid balance at
a rate of not to exceed 10% per annum or such higher rate as
may be permitted by law
SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
BONDS shall be payable primarily from collections of an
equal amount of special assessments and the bonds shall also
pledge the limited tax full faith and credit of the City of
Livonia
IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF THE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS, THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS SHALL
BE PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY LAWFULLY
AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE BONDS will be issued without vote of the electors
unless a PETITION requesting an election on the question of
issuing the bonds, signed by not less than 10% OF THE
REGISTERED ELECTORS in the City is filed with the City by
depositing the same with the City Clerk WITHIN FORTY-FIVE
(45) DAYS after publication of this notice If such a
petition is filed, the bonds cannot be issued without an
approving vote by a majority of electors voting on the
question
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of
Section 5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as
amended Further information concerning the matters set out
in this notice may be secured from the City Clerk s office
Robert F Nash
City Clerk
3. The City Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice of intent to issue bonds and the manner
of publication directed is adequate notice to the electors and
taxpayers of the City and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the City to issue the bonds, the purpose
of the bond issue, the security for the bonds and the right
of referendum of the electors with respect thereto under all
of the circumstances, and that the provision of forty-five (45)
days within which to file a referendum petition is necessary
and adequate to insure that the City's electors may exercise
their right of referendum with respect to the bonds
4 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded
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LOn a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#331-90 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City of Livonia
(the "City"), an imperative need to acquire and construct a
new Senior Citizens Housing Facility, together with all site
improvements, equipment, furnishings and appurtenances and
attachments therefor ("Housing Improvements"), and
WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City an imperative
need to acquire, construct, furnish and equip an addition to
the City's existing Court Facilities, together with all
appurtenances and attachments therefore ("Court Improvements"),
and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined, and does hereby
reaffirm that it is necessary for the public health, safety
and welfare of the City to acquire the Housing Improvements
and Court Improvements for the use of the City, and
WHEREAS, Act 31, Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First
Extra Session), as amended, provides through the procedures
of building authority financing a means for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Housing Improvements and Court
Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with the provisions
of said Act 31, as amended, has previously adopted Articles
of Incorporation and has established the Municipal Building
Authority of Livonia (the "Authority"), with full powers to
acquire, construct and equip the Housing Improvements and Court
Improvements, and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in the
best interest of the City to aquire, construct and finance the
Housing Improvements and Court Improvements through the Authority
in accordance with the provisions of said Act 31, as amended,
and
WHEREAS, Contracts between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, equipping and
financing of the Housing Improvements and Court Improvements
and such matters as are deemed necessary thereto are in the
process of being prepared, and
WHEREAS, this City Council is desirous of publishing
a Notice of Intention of Entering into Contract of Lease so
as to begin the statutory referendum period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
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1 The City Council hereby determines it to be necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire
and construct the Housing Improvements and Court Improvements
for the use of the City
2. This City Council deems it to be in the best interest
of the City to finance the cost of the Housing Improvements
through the Authority in accordance with the provisions of the
aforesaid Act 31, as amended, which cost is not expected to
exceed Six Million ($6,000,000) Dollars and to finance the cost
of the Court Improvements through the Authority in accordance
with the provisions of the aforesaid Act 31, as amended, which
cost is not expected to exceed Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000)
Dollars
3 The Notice of Intention of Entering into Contracts
of Lease as hereto attached shall be published in the Livonia
Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, promptly
upon adoption of this resolution, said Notice to appear as a
display advertisement at least one-quarter (1/4) page in size
4 The City Council does hereby determine that the
designated newspaper is the newspaper circulating in the City
which reaches the largest number of persons to whom the aforesaid
Notice is directed and that publication of the aforesaid Notice
in the designated newspaper represents the most practical and
feasible means of informing the taxpayers and electors of the
City of the Housing Improvements and the Court Improvements
and the financing thereof A copy of each of the Contracts
shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk and
shall be available for public examination immediately upon their
adoption by this City Council and in no event later than 30
days from the date hereof.
5 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,173rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 20 P M , March 26, 1990
Robe t F Nash, City Clerk