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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 17, 1988, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of
the Council at 8 01 P M Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation Roll was called
with the following result Present Fernon P Feenstra, Laura Toy, Robert R Bishop,
Joan McCotter, Gerald Taylor and Ron Ochala Absent Dale Jurcisin (on vacation)
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer,
David Preston, Finance Director, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director, Karen Szymula,
Director of Legislative Affairs, Ron Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
ligo Suzanne l-lisler, Director of Community Resources, William Crayk, Chief of Police,
Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works, John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection
and William LaPine, Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#719-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,133rd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held July 20, 1988 are
hereby approved
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#720-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolutions 687-88, 688-88 , 689-88 and 690-88 adopted
on July 20, 1988 so as to change the date of the public hearings
liam, which are established therein from August 31 , 1988 to September
1 , 1988, with the balance of those resolutions to remain in full
force and effect and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
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all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
Lthfs resolution.
A communication from Julia M. Myers, Placement Specialist, dated July 20,
1988 forwarding the Year End Report of the Livonia Community Youth Employment Office
for the period of July 1 , 1987 to June 30, 1988 was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council .
A communication from Julia M Myers, Placement Specialist, dated July 20,
1988 forwarding the Quarterly Report of the Livonia Community Youth Employment Office
for the period of April 1 , 1988 to June 30, 1988 was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated July 19, 1988 forwarding
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending June 30,
L 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item No 9 -- The proposed agreement between the City
Of Livonia and the Township of Redford for joint participation in a Computer Aided
Dispatch System for the Police and Fire Departments -- was removed from the Consent
Agenda
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#721-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Nancy
Kostin, 14127 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154 and Denise Moncion,
14051 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated July 21 , 1988
requesting permission to close Edgewood between Perth and Scone
on Sunday, September 18, 1988 from 1 ,00 P.M to 6 00 P M. for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
lie grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
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iwo #722-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mary
Jo Bedro, 36236 Whitcomb, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 26, 1988,
requesting permission to block the entrance of Woodside off of
Levan and block the entrance of Whitcomb off of Westbrook on
Sunday, August 21 , 1988 from 4 00 P M to 9 00 P M for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department
#723-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Pastor
of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 29125 W Six Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated July 18, 1988, requesting that
the City of Livonia waive all license and permit fees in connection
with the annual fall festival to be conducted on church grounds
on September 9, 10 and 11 , 1988, the Council does hereby concur
in and grant this request
#724-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kenneth
H Puterbaugh, 18592 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated July 18, 1988, regarding the need to replace the approach
and walkway at this property due to an improper sewer manhole
installation, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Engineering Department for its report and recommendation
Iwo #725-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public
Works, dated July 13, 1988, 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 Continental
Contracting Inc , 24258 Sorrentino Ct. , Mt Clemens, Michigan
48043, for the 1988 Lane Line Marking Program for the estimated
total cost of $10,365 55, 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 and only bid received for this item, and the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $365 00 from Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) to the Public
Service Division' s Major Street Maintenance Account
202-463-818-118, as well as appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $10,365 55 from the Public Service
Division Account 202-463-818-118, and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as may be
required, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#726-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Iwo the Director of Finance, dated July 20, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of Invoice
No 07A038 from the National League of Cities, dated July 1 ,
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ibm 1988, which sets forth the annual membershipdue3 for the City
of Livonia for the period October 1 , /988 through September 30,
1989 in the amount of $4,350 00, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of same from funds budgeted in General Fund Dues
and Subscription Account 101-279-958-000 for this purpose.
#727-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 14, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. James Harper,
20506 Hugh, Livonia, Michigan 48752, for a lot split of Tax Item
46 008 99 0026 000 into two parcels, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the City Engineer and Planning Director for
their respective reports and recommendations, including therein
the submission of appropriate drawings which set forth the area
and lot width requirements both present and future
#728-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Inspection Director and the Finance Director, dated July
8, 1988r approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, requesting
a transfer of funds due to increased expenses incurred by the 1988
Weed Cutting Program, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of a sum of $27,000 00 from the Weed Revenue Account
205-925-641 000 to the Weed Cutting Account 205-525-818.075 for
this purpose.
� #729-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
--- recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated July 25, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which requests a transfer of
funds due to the increased cost of medical supplies and rescue
runs, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum
Of $2,000 00 from the Gas and Oil Account 701-338-751 .000 to
Blankets and Medical Account 101-338-742,000 for this purpose.
#730-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor, dated July 28, 1988, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to the following items for the reasons indicated therein
a) CR 14-85 Request by residents of M. Clements Circle
for the construction of a protective wall at
the rear of Wonderland Lanes,
b) CR 824-86 Site Plan Petition 86-3-8-12 submitted by
Sheldon Fuller to renovate exterior of
existing restaurant, and
c) CR 118-87 Sign Permit Application by John G Elias
imm to construct ground sign at 18760
Plymouth Road.
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�^- #730-08 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 18, 1988,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and Mayor, and
which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission resolution 1987-88,
wherein the Commission did recommend the adoption of a policy
regarding the waiver of fees for the municipal golf courses,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for its report and recommendation.
#732-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
July 12, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a notice
Of Grant Award from the Office of Services to the Aging, in the
amount of $2,076 00, which award is for the purchase of four
fold-n-roll tables for use at the Shelden Park Senior Center
and 15 stacking chairs for use at the Civic Park Senior Center,
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
this award in the manner and form herein submitted
#733-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
July 12, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a notice
of Grant Award from the Office of Services to the Aging, in the
amount of $6,500.00, for the renovation of the Small Appliance
Repair Area at the Shelden Park Senior Center, the Council does,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept this award in
the manner and form herein submitted
#734-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
July 28, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and the Mayor,
and to which is attached a contract addendum which indicates
that the Senior Alliance has awarded additional FY '88 grant
funds to the Department of Community Resources for the expansion
of the Senior Citizens Homemaker Program in the following amounts
Senior Alliance Funds $2,325
Local Match, Inkind $ 410
Units of Service 300 hours
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the said grant in the manner and form herein submitted
#735-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated August 1 , 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the road and bridge
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. -~impr0vemSnt prO 'ect bSing cV��truct�d hv the CDunty Vf Wayng
on Wayne Road from Joy Road to Plymouth Road, the Council does
hereby determine as follows
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a) Approve the addition of 5,700 sq ft of sidewalk to
the 1988 Sidewalk Program, and
b) Appropriate t9,083'00 to cover said cost from the $9.8
million Road Improvement Bond Issue
#736-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 8, 1988, with
regard to the development of the Auto Service Building at 11725
Merriman Road, the Council does hereby determine as follows.
1 . To advise the Wayne County Department of Public Services
(Permit Section) of the City' s willingness to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance of a 12 inch storm sewer
(approximately 162 1 .f. ) extension within the Merriman
Road Right-of-Way (including approximately 25 1 f. of
4" storm sewer connected thereto) in connection with
the development of the Automotive Service Building, located
on the west side of Merriman Road in the S E. 1/4 of
Section 27 (owners indicate their willingness to reimburse
the City for any costs that may become necessary due
to future maintenance of this sewer) , and
2. To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
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permit on behalf of the� City of Livonia in connection�o
with the above storm sewer construction
#737-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated July 14, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, recommending that the City dedicate and establish
a certain water main easement through City-owned property located
on the west side of Stark Road immediately south of the C & 0
Railway in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to
dedicate and establish for water main purposes only the following
described proposed easement
The East 20 ft. of the North 20 ft. of the following parcel of
land
Part of the S.E 1/4 of Section 28, T l8 ,R 9E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning S. 89"40' 50" E.
608 30 ft. and S. 13»39' 20" W 458.08 ft. from the center 1/4
corner of Section 28, thence S 13"39' 20» W. 66 ft. thence N.
89°57' W. 276 ft. , thence N 4"20' 20" W. , 66 ft. , thence S.
89"37' 40» E. 296 58 ft. to the point of beginning except the
easterly 43 ft ther2of,
Landthe Council dOe3 further r8quest that the Wayn8 CVunty 8Wreau
0f TaxdtiOn record suoh easement dedicatinO on all mapS issued
by that office, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested
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to have a certified copy of this resolution recorded in the Wayne
L County Register of Deed' s office.
#738-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 15, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to amend Item No. 7 of Council Resolution 57-88, adopted on January
27, 1988, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements to $2,000.00 cash in the
Regency Circle Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
31 , and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City,
if any, shall be reduced accordingly, and the Sidewalk Bond
Requirement shall remain unchanged, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to the proprietor of the Regency
Circle Subdivision of the financial assurances previously deposited
for the survey monuments in the amount of $805,00 cash, and the
action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in the
aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these
improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia.
A communication from the Planning Director and Mayor, dated July 5, 1088
INre CR 489-88 - on the request of Kevin J. Sullivan of Commerce Town Associates for
a hearing on land-locked residential and industrial property located on the north
side of Alden Village Subdivision was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
#739-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor and Planning Director, dated July
5, 1908, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 489-88,
in connection with a letter from Kevin J. Sullivan of Commerce
Town Associates, dated May 5, 1988, wherein a request is submitted
for a hearing regarding certain land-locked residential and
industrial property located on the north side of Alden Village
Subdivision, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Streets, Road and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
#740-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director, dated July 6, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
a proposed design plan for the development of Sesquicentennial
Park to be located on City-owned property on the Southwest corner
Of Plymouth and Inkster Roads, the estimated cost of such project
is $60,550,00, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
L Of the desi n plan and doe3 further authoriZe the Public Service
Division, Engineering Department and Inspection Department to
proceed with implementation of the plan.
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mm. #741-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 18, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-126-88, adopted on July 12, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-6-8-20, submitted by Livonia Family "Y", requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
an addition to the building located on the west side of Stark
Road, north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 ,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18, 58 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
88-6-8-20 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
#742-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-133-88, adopted on July 26, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-5-2-24, submitted by John Mahn requesting waiver
use approval to relocate an existing restaurant (Cloverdale)
to another location within the Stark Plaza Shopping Center on
the southeast corner of Plymouth and Stark Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 33, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 88-5-2-24 is hereby approved and granted,
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subject to adherence to the previously approved site plan for
--- the Stark Plaza Shopping Center, as well as the additional
condition set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
f743-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-120-88, adopted on July 12, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-6-3-1 , submitted by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to vacate an existing City right-of-way west
of Merriman, north of the C & 0 Railway, adjacent to Paragon
Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and does hereby grant and approve Petition 88-0-3-1 ,
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
1744-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 25, 1988, to which is
attached a copy of resolution 7-121-88, wherein the Commission
did amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the
Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to extend Munger Avenue easterly
approximately 1000' , South of Six Mile Road and East of Merriman
Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby
acknowledge and certify the receipt of such action.
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#745-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
L th8 Citv Planning Commissi0n, dated July 25, l988, tO which i5
attached a copy of resolution 7-122-88, wherein the Commission
did amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the
Master Thoroughfare Plan, so as to alter the location of Glendale
Avenue, West of Merriman, North of the C & 0 Railway within the
Paragon Subdivision and future extension westerly in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby acknowledge and certify
the receipt of such action.
#746-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a copy of departmental
correspondence from the Mayor, dated July 19, 1988, and the
attached letter from Christenson & Associates, Inc. , dated July
8, 1988, with regard to the proposed future development of the
Omni/Mai Kai property located at the Northeast corner of Plymouth
and Farmington Roads, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and reC0mmSOdation.
A communication from the Mayor, dated July 11 , 1988 re Detroit Free Press
tubes installed in subdivisions was received and placed on file for the information
Of the Council
#747-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Municipal League, dated July 21 , 1988, with regard to
the 90th Annual Convention of the League to be held in Saginaw,
September 28 through 30, 1988, the Council does hereby designate
Mayor Robert D Bennett as the official representative and voting
delegate of the City of Livonia at the annual meeting and does
further designate Council President Fernon P. Feenstra or his
designee as alternate, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
#748-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated July 27, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 627-87,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
Of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Lyons, Oakley, Santa Anita and Jamison, in the Qorthe8st 1/4
of Section 24 and such report having indicated the number of
parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned
by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
� assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
~~� in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
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to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
ift• specifications and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of July 27,
1988, and that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, October 3, 1988
at 7.00 P.M. as the date and time for a public hearing on the
Necessity for such proposed improvement which public hearing
shall be held before the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3 08.070
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
#749-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated July 27, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 704-80,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement Of
Northland, St. Martins and Bethany, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
6, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
� same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment
and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all
Of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of July 27, 1988, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3'08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at 7^00 P.M. as
the date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3 08,070 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as
is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
#750-88 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
125.684), 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 Monday, September
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l9, l9O8, at 7.00 P.M, at the Citv H�ll , 33OOD Civic Center
.Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1 ) Petition 88-6-1-16, submitted by Cyril Van Loke for
Sword of the Spirit Lutheran Church for a change of
zoning on property located on the South side of Seven
Mile Road between Gill Road and Laurel Avenue in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, from RUFB to R-4, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 7-115-88 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 88-6-1-16
be approved,
(2) Petition 88-6-1-18, submitted by RPM Development for
a change of zoning on property located on the West
side of Wayne Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Joy
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, from P.S.
to C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
7-117-88 having recommended to the City Council that
petition 88-6-1-18 be denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
Q 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.
#751-80 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, September
28, 1988, at 7.00 P M at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1 ) Petition 88-6-1-17, submitted by McBell Management
Company for a change of zoning of property located
On the South side of Plymouth Road between Newburgh
Road and Jarvis Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30, from RUF to R-7, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 7-116-88 having recommended to the City
VL Council that Petition 88-6-1-17 be denied,
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FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail
to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts
or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
1752-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated August 10,
1988, in connection with a letter from the law firm of Cummings,
McClorey, Davis and Acho, P C. , with regard to Jemison vs City
Of Livonia, et al , Case No. 86-033215 CZ, the Council does hereby
approve the recommended action as set forth in the aforesaid
communication.
V A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
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AYES. Ochala, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS. None
The President declared the resolutions adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#753-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated July 22, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and the City Attorney,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is
attached an agreement between the City of Livonia and the Township
Of Redford for joint participation in a Computer Aided Dispatch
System for the Police and Fire Departments, for a period of one
year, three months, commencing September 1 , 1988, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted.
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iirmOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#754-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated July 13,
1988, the Council does hereby revise and amend Council Resolution
283-88, adopted on March 23, 1988, so as to provide the following
salary schedule for the Director of Legislative Affairs
STEP 1 STEP 1-1/2 STEP 2 STEP 3
$-33,446. 40 $36,171 .20 $37,627.20 $39,124 80
and the balance of Council Resolution 283-88 shall remain in
full force and effect to the extent necessary to be consistent
with the action taken herein
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
Ibigg KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO (Petition 87-6-1-25)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS. Toy.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
iii. and recomrrendation of the Water and Sewer Committee is received.
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Lo. Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee is received
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Comrrittee is received
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee is received
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 330 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee is received
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 180 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL
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[.. SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The City Clerk was directed to hold the foregoing item in abeyance until the report
and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Committee is received.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE " BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (Petition 88-3-1-4)
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 of the Council .
Councilman Ochala gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO. (Petition 88-3-1-5)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter submitted
by certain residents of the Heart Subdivision, dated July 11 ,
1988, requesting the deletion of the sidewalk bond requirement
.. for this subdivision, the Council does hereby amend Item No
7 of Council Resolution 111-88, adopted on February 10, 1988
so as to delete the Sidewalk Bond requirement set forth therein,
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further, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 16 24.340,
waive and modify the improvement requirements set forth in Section
16 24 120 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance relative to
sidewalk construction in the Heart Subdivision for the reason
that such improvement would cause undue hardship in this case
and would not be necessary or otherwise in the best interest
of the City
The foregoing motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#755-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter submitted
by certain residents of the Heart Subdivision, dated July 11 ,
1988, requesting the deletion of the sidewalk bond requirement
for this subdivision set forth in Item No 7 of Council Resolution
111-88, adopted on February 10, 1988, and thereafter the waiver
of the sidewalk requirement prescribed in the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation,
further, the Council does hereby request that the Engineering
Department do all things necessary to hold sidewalk construction
in abeyance pending a final determination on this item by the
City Council
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#756-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 23, 1988, 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 United Construction Inc. , 30845 W. Eight
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the 1988 Miscellaneous
Street Paving Program for the estimated total cost of $163,279.19
based upon the Engineering Department' s estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, further, the Council
does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $163,279.19 from
the $7.9 and/or $9 8 Million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issues with the provision that (1 ) the Bond Issues be
reimbursed for that portion of the project which is to be financed
by special assessment at such time as funds are available from
a future special assessment bond issue and (2) the Bond Issues
be reimbursed for the City' s portion of the project at such
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time as funds may be available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund Bond Issue, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#757-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Supervisor of the Township of Northville, dated July 26, 1988,
the Council does hereby authorize an additional three year
extension of the agreement previously entered into between the
City of Livonia and Northville Township, dated June 29, 1973,
which agreement was executed pursuant to Council Resolution
498-73, and thereafter extended for a five year period pursuant
to Council Resolution 617-78, adopted on June 28, 1978 and
thereafter extended for an additional five year period, pursuant
to Council Resolution 584-83, adopted on July 27, 1983, said
extension to be based upon the same terms and conditions as
are set forth in the original agreement, except as recommended
for revision , and the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Amendatory Agreement for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia for the purpose of implementing
the action taken herein, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the said Amendatory Agreement, as well
as to do other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#758-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 22, 1988,
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immeapproved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 511-88, as well as a report and
recommendation from the Mayor, dated July 29, 1988, and which
submits competitive bids received with respect to the proposed
sale of City-owned lots 211 , 212 and 213 in the Sunset Hills
Subdivision, the Council does hereby authorize the sale of the
aforesaid City-owned property to the Livonia Public Schools
School District, for a total purchase price of $23,550 00, which
sale is conditioned upon the purchaser providing any title work
as may be required for this transaction, the action herein being
taken in order to best serve the interests of the Community,
and in accordance with Section 3 05. 090C of the Livonia Code
of Ordinance, as amended, further all other bids are hereby
rejected in accordance with Section 3 05 0806, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, to execute a quit claim deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 5, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Richard
Halmekangas, 35415 Northgate, Livonia, Michigan 48152, who is
representing Mr Elbert Hartom Jr , 28417 Shadylane, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, requesting the division of Tax Item No
46 003 01 0433 000 into two parcels, 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 Bishop, McCotter, Taylor
NAYS Ochala, Toy, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#759-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 5, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr Richard
Halmekangas, 35415 Northgate, Livonia, Michigan 48152, who is
representing Mr Elbert Hartom Jr , 28417 Shadylane, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, and in accordance with the provisions
of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance
No 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council
does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax item
No 46 003 01 0433 000 into two parcels since the same would
be in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance and Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
lim
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 25, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Welch Construction
Company, 22700 Garrison, Ste 1106, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124,
who is representing Mr Victor Marino, 20180 Mayfield, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does
hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item No
46 010 01 0084 000 into three parcels since the same would be
in violation of the City' s Zoning Ordinance and Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala, McCotter, Taylor
The President declared the resolution denied
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#760-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 25, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Welch Construction
Company, 22700 Garrison, Ste 1106, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124,
who is representing Mr Victor Marino, 20180 Mayfield, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, requesting the division of Tax Item No. 46 010
01 0084 000 into three parcels, 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, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#761-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 6, 1988, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated August
2, 1988 with regard to the request of Pearl M Vorgitch and
Michael J Vorgitch, stockholders in Kirk' s Kwik Stop, Inc ,
for transfer of ownership of an 1987 SDM only of a 1987 SDD-SDM
Licensed Business with Off-Premise Storage from Richard P George,
for a business located at 38675 Ann Arbor Road, Livonia,Michigan
48150, Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman I1cCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated July 14,
1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
160 is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Don Makowski & Sons, 10155 Holland, Taylor,
Michigan 48180, to demolish and remove the structure at 36615
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Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the price of $3,200.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed the $3,200.00
from the Civic Improvement - Unsafe Buildings Account
205-525-882-050 for this purpose, further, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the Director of Inspection
with regard to the removal of all asphalt and grading the lot
suitable for seeding
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in
lieu of the foregoing resolution, to substitute the following
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated July 14,
1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Don Makowski & Sons, 10155 Holland, Taylor,
Michigan 48180, to demolish and remove the structure at 36615
ib. Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the price of $3,200 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the removal of all asphalt and grading of the lot suitable for
seeding for an additional sum of $1 ,500 00 by the said Don
Makowski & Sons, and the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed the $4,700.00
from the Civic Improvement - Unsafe Buildings Account
205-525-882-050 for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows
AYES Ochala, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS Toy, McCotter
The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#762-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Inspection, dated July 14,
1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Don Makowski & Sons, 10155 Holland, Taylor,
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lio Michigan 48180, to demolish and remove the structure at 36615
Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for the price of $3,200.00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the removal of all asphalt and grading of the lot suitable for
seeding for an additional sum of $1 ,500.00 by the said Don
Makowski & Sons, and the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed the $4,700.00
from the Civic Improvement - Unsafe Buildings Account
205-525-882-050 for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS Toy, McCotter
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#763-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated August 4, 1988, wherein it is indicated that
Mr. Richard Gallagher, 29991 Munger, Livonia, Michigan 48154
has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for a six-year
term expiring June 7, 1994, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that Mr Gallagher
takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2
of the City Charter, to be administered by the office of the
City Clerk
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#764-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated August 4, 1988, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur in the appointment of Brenda Fandrei , 19578
Fitzgerald, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning
Commission for a three year term which will expire on June 9,
1991 , provided that Ms Fandrei takes the Oath of Office as
required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be
administered by the office of the City Clerk
lioOn a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#765-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
Director of Public Works, Director of Finance and the Golf Pro,
dated July 19, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, as
well as a letter from the Mayor, dated August 2, 1988, which
sets forth a future plan of development for the Fox Creek Golf
Course building, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#766-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation,
Director of Public Works, Director of Finance and the Golf Pro,
dated July 19, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, as
well as a letter from the Mayor, dated August 2, 1988, which
sets forth a future plan of development for the Fox Creek Golf
Course building, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid
City officials to solicit proposals from architects (three or
more if feasible) and restauranteurs with respect to the proposed
iwo project for submission to Council
A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated July 29,
1988 re Dial-A-Ride Transportation agreement for 7/1/88 through 6/30/89 was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#767-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
July 29, 1988, approved by the City Attorney and the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a proposed agreement for subsidized transportation
for senior and handicapped citizens in the communities of
Farmington, Farmington Hills, Northville, Northville Township,
Livonia and the City of Plymouth, for the period July 1 , 1988
through June 30, 1989, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the said agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Li and unanimously adopted, it was
#768-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 29, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Newburgh Road
Pavement and Bridge Widening Project, Plymouth Road to Ann Arbor
Road, with regard to construction engineering services, the
Council does hereby determine as follows
a) To authorize the Engineering Department to submit an
application to the Michigan Department of Transportation
for funding 77.28% of the construction engineering fee
from Federal Aid Urban System Funds, and
b) To authorize the Department of Law to prepare and submit
to the Council an agreement between the firm of Spalding
DeDecker and the City of Livonia for the purpose of
having said firm provide construction engineering services
in connection with this project
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
L. it was
#769-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
City Engineer, dated June 30, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, regarding the Sunset Woods Subdivision, the proposed
preliminary plat of same having been previously approved by
Council Resolution 265-88, adopted on March 23, 1988, the Council
does hereby, pursuant to Section 16 24 340, waive and modify
the improvement requirements set forth in Section 16 24 250
of the aforesaid ordinance relative to underground wiring with
regard to the north lot lines of lots 1 , 2 and 3 of the said
Sunset Woods Subdivision for the reason that such improvement
would cause undue hardship in this case, and for the further
reason that such requirement would not appear to be consistent
with the overall development of this area, and accordingly,
would not be necessary or otherwise in the best interests of
the City, all other portions of the subdivision (including lots
1 , 2 and 3) are required to be serviced with underground wiring
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
Lop and unanimously adopted, it was
#770-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 7-136-88, adopted on July 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-7-8-21 submitted by Gene Pulice,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct an addition to an existing building located on
the North side of Five Mile Road between Loveland and Mayfield
Avenue in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 88-7-8-21 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#771-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 7-135-88, adopted on July 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 86-5-8-28 submitted by Victor
International , requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct a hotel and office building on the east
side of I-275 between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in Section
6, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
86-5-8-28 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
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#772-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed sign plan,
submitted by Jarvis Jones, in accordance with the conditions
set forth in Council Resolution 412-87 with regard to Petition
87-1-2-3, wherein the Council did grant waiver use approval
for outdoor sales of nursery stock on property located on the
North side of Joy Road between Hartel and Oxbow in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby approve the said
Imosign plan
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Feenstra
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NAYS Ochala, Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#773-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 22, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 7-118-88, adopted on July 12, 1988, with regard
to Petition 88-6-2-25, submitted by Schostak Brothers and Company
requesting waiver use approval to relocate an existing theater
complex located within the Wonderland Mall at the Southwest
corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the Planning
Commission and Petition 88-6-2-25 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be made subject to favorable action by the
Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a variance which would
permit theaters with less than 400 seats, as well as the
additional conditions as set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission
A communication from the Director of Building Inspection, dated August
12, 1988 re Theater Relocation, Wonderland Mall , City of Livonia was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#774-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 2, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 7-129-88, adopted on July 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-6-2-27, submitted by Bradley S
Rosenberg requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
(Subway Sandwich Shop) within the Livonia Plaza Shopping Center
located on the South side of Five Mile Road between Bainbridge
and Spanich Court in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
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lisRESOLVED, that the representative of the developer,
Vicky Williams, shall be permitted five minutes to speak to
the Council regarding the aforesaid item
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS McCotter, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution of privilege adopted
A roll call vote was taken on the original motion with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, Bishop, McCotter, Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 5-85-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-4-1-11 , submitted by Saints Credit Union
for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Joy Road between Louise and Melvin in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 35, from R-1 to P, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 8, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 553-88, 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, McCotter.
NAYS Ochala, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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L
#775-88 RESOLVED, that having cOnsidered a c0mmunicatiOn from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 5-85-88^ adopted on May 17, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-4-1-11 , submitted by Saints Credit Union
for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Joy Road between Louise and Melvin in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 35, from R-1 to P, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 8, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 553-88, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 88-4-1-11 is hereby denied for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES. Ochala, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS McCotter.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Imo #776-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Director of Inspection submit a report and recommendation
with regard to parked cars in the alley immediately North of
Joy Road between Louise and Melvin
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1777-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 1 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 5-88-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-4-2-16, submitted by Donald Laidlaw, Bottles
& Stuff, Ltd II , requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDD License within an existing party store located on the
west side of Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Lancaster
Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 18, which property is
zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on July 20, 1988, pursuant to Council
Resolution 557-88, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
0L- On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman ricCotter,
it was
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#778-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1988, which transmits
its resolution 5-91-88, adopted on May 17, 1988, with regard
to Petition 87-2-8-7, submitted by Reed Estate One requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to renovate
an existing office building on the north side of Five Mile Road
between Edington and Stamford in Section 16, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on July 20, 1988, pursuant to Council
Resolution 558-88, 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 Ochala, Toy, McCotter, Taylor
NAYS Bishop, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Imoand unanimously adopted, it was
#779-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 305 for the proposed street improvement consisting of placing
approximately four inches of asphalt on the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Auburndale between Five Mile and Myrna in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, in the City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City
Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at 8 00 P M. at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied
in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 305, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
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Ibm dated May 25, 1988, in the amount of $49,013.92, are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 305 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten
(10) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight (8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid
balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation.
Said interest shall be payable on each installment
due date, provided, however, that after the issuance
of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment
roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a
rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate
of interest borne by said bonds In such cases where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10 00) as possible The first installment shall
be due and payable December 1 , 1989 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1989 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1989
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1988, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
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Las prOYided bv S�CtioO 3.00 2OU, or after the expirati0n
-'
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay fifteen
(15) per cent of the paving costs /$8,112 16) , 100%
Of drainage costs ($335.49) for a total amount of
$8,447.65
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted it was
1780-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 306 for the proposed street improvement consisting of placing
approximately four inches of asphalt on the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Parkdale and Van Court and a proposed street
improvement consisting of a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement
with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) on Raleigh in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter
0
and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Wednesday, August 10, 1988 at 8 00 P M at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council
having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied
in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No 306, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT.
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated May 25, 1988, in the amount of $67,011 '00, are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
ibm (2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 306 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects ,
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lim (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight (8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1989 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1989 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1989
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1988, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3 08.200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
Iwo
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay fifteen
(15) per cent of the paving costs ($12,142 41 ) , special
assessment for the City property in the amount of
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lim
$3,475 98 and 100% of drainage costs ($19,349 79)
for a total amount of $34,968 18.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#781-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
with regard to traffic signs in the area of Parkdale, Van Court
and Raleigh in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#782-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Police Department submit its report and recommendation with
regard to the testing of automobiles on Plymouth Road in the
area of Section 32
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#783-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 307 for the proposed street improvement consisting of placing
approximately four inches of asphalt on the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Jarvis, South of Plymouth Road, in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 30, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday,
August 10, 1988 at 8 00 P M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having
duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover
the district portion of the cost of street improvements to be
constructed in Special Assessment District No 307, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated May 25, 1988, in the amount of $22,891 .46, are
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lbwfair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 307 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight (8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds
in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll , said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is
not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1989 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1989 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1989
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08.210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1988, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration
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of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay fifteen
/151 per cent of the paving costs /$3,854 38) , and
100% of drainage costs /$718 23) for a total amount
of $4,572,61 ,
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1784-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 12, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement of (1 ) Jarvis,
south of Plymouth Road, and (2) Fargo, east of Merriman Road,
the Council takes this means to set forth its commitment that
the City agrees to assume all maintenance costs of a full-depth
asphalt approach at the intersection of (1 ) Jarvis, south of
Plymouth Road, and (2) Fargo, east of Merriman Road and
furthermore, agrees to assume its share of the cost of a standard
concrete approach with all current specifications and geometrics
� at such time as Wayne County improves Plymouth and Merriman
Roads in the vicinity of these two intersections.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1785-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 31 , 1988, which sets
forth its resolution 5-84-88, adopted on May 17 , 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-4-1-10, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
North side of Joy Road, West of Hix Road in the Southwest 1/4
Of Section 31 , from C-2 to R-1 , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on August 10, 1988,
pursuant to Council Resolution 552-88, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 88-4-1-10 is hereby approved and granted
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
im. requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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Imo
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#786-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 17 , 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 6-97-88, adopted on June
7, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-5-1-13, submitted by
Lou Ronayne for a change of zoning on property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road
and Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 from RUFC
to R-4C, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on August 15, 1988, pursuant
to Council Resolution 617-88, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 88-5-1-13 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same
to the Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this
Imo resolution
Councilman Ochala left the podium at 9 01 P M
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#787-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 6-98-88, adopted on June
7, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-5-1-14, submitted by
Ernest A. Bourassa for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Newburgh Road, north of Seven Mile Road
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 from RUFC to R-4C, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on August 15, 1988, pursuant to Council
Resolution 559-88, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 88-5-1-14 is hereby approved and granted, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department
of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#788-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated June 16, 1988,
which sets forth its resolution 6-99-88, adopted on June
7, 1988 with regard to Petition 88-5-1-15, submitted by
Ernest A. Bourassa for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Gill Road, North of Seven Mile Road
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 from RUFA to R-3, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on August 15, 1988, pursuant to Council
Resolution 559-88, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 88-5-1-15, as amended to R-3C, is hereby approved
and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and,upOn receipt of such
map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
L
CoUnCilmaO OChala r8turned tO th8 pVdfum dt 9 03 P.M
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#789-88 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the
"City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent
conditions of unemployment and to revitalize the City's
economy, and to assist industrial and commercial enterprises,
and to encourage the location, expansion or retention of
industrial and commercial enterprises to provide needed
services and facilities to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") ,
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
No. 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
No. 338"), has prepared and submitted a project plan (the
"Project Plan") , providing all information and requirements
necessary for a project involving the acquisition and
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Imo renovation of a 139,000 square foot dairy processing facility
to be owned by and operated by and for the benefit of Embest,
Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Country Fresh, Inc and
located at 31770 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, Michigan (the
"Project") , and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No 338 and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") ,
this legislative body has conducted a public hearing on
the Project, the Project Plan, and the bonds in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $7,500,000
proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation to finance
all or part of the costs of the Project (the "Bonds") ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
1 The Project Plan, as submitted and approved
by the Corporation meets the requirements set forth in Section
8 of Act 338, and is hereby approved
2. The persons who will be active in the management
of the Project for not less than one year after approval
of the Project Plan have sufficient ability and experience
Imis to manage the plan properly
3 The proposed methods of financing the Project
as outlined in the Project Plan are feasible and this
Corporation has the ability to arrange, or cause to be
arranged, the financing
4 The Project as submitted is reasonable and
necessary to carry out the purposes of Act No 338, and
is hereby approved
5 Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in
an amount not to exceed $7,500,000, in accordance with the
terms set forth in the Project Plan, to finance all or part
of the costs of the Project as described herein and in the
Project Plan, is hereby approved
6 Based upon the information submitted and
obtained, the Project Plan as submitted and the Project
to which it relates serves to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment and strengthen and revitalize the City' s
economy and, therefore, constitute a vital and necessary
public purpose
Councilman Bishop left the podium at 9 04 P M
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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lis #790-88 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J.P
Van Dusen, Supervisory Tax Attorney, Ford Motor Company,
dated June 22, 1988, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 1 for a new transmission program to meet stricter
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Guidelines, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of
each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes
in the local governmental unit in which the proposed facility
is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Ford Motor Company,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application
and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 8 00 P M. ,
Monday, August 15, 1988 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Ford Motor Company,
finds and determines (a) that the granting of
this industrial facilities exemption certificate
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding
the operation of the local governmental unit or
impairing the financial soundness of any taxing
unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility
is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P A. 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
from Ford Motor Company covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 1 , for 12 years
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
16. AYES Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS• Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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lis
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#791-88 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J.P.
Van Dusen, Supervisory Tax Attorney, Ford Motor Company,
dated June 22, 1988, covering new industrial facilities
to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 1 for an AXOD Transaxle Improvement Program,
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor
Of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of
each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes
in the local governmental unit in which the proposed facility
is to be located, i .e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Ford Motor Company,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application
L and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 8`00 P M ,
Monday, August 15, 1988 at the Livonia City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS.
1 . That the City Council , on the basis of the information
received from the applicant, Ford Motor Company,
finds and determines. (a) that the granting of
this industrial facilities exemption certificate
shall not have the effect of substantially impeding
the operation of the local governmental unit or
impairing the financial soundness of any taxing
unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility
is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully
complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act
No 198, P A. 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
from Ford Motor Company covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 1 , for 12 years.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Bishop returned to the podium at 9 08 P.M
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#792-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Cherie Obdziejewski , 14404 Fairway Drive, Livonia, Michigan
48154, received by the office of the City Clerk on August
8, 1988^ requesting permission to close Fairway at Granada,
Fairway at Middleboro and Fairway at Perth on Sunday, August
21 , 1988 from 12:00 noon to 12 00 midnight for the purposes
Of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including permission to conduct
the said affair on Sunday, August 28, 1988 in the event
L of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#793-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July
11 , 1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a
cash donation in the amount of $900.00 from the Livonia
Junior Football League, the purpose of which is to construct
the proposed press box control building at Ford Field.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#794-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated August 8, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting
� for Council acceptance three Grants of Easement, more
��
~�~ particularly described as:
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(1 ) Grant of Easement dated July 18, 1988, executed
by Ternes Land Development Company, A division
of Howard Ternes Pkg. CO, , A Delaware Corp. ,
by Joseph F Mooney, President, for.
That part of the S N. 1/4 of Section 26,
T.1S. ,R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
bounded and described as follows
The centerline of a 12 foot storm sewer easement
across the West 436 feet of Lot 7 in Plymouth
Road Industrial Subdivision (Liber 96, Pages 6,
7, 8, Wayne County Records) , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, same being more specifically
described as follows. Commencing at the
southeasterly corner of said West 436 feet of
Lot 7 and thence northerly along the easterly
line of said parcel a distance of 35 feet to the
place of beginning, thence S. 80v45' 30" West and
parallel to the south line of said Lot 7 a distance
of 254 feet; and thence N. 70"00' West to the
westerly line of said Lot 7 and the termination
Of the subject easement.
L �2\ Grant of Easement dated July 18, 1988, executed
by Ternes Land Development Company, A Division
of Howard Ternes Pkg. Co. , A Delaware Corp , by
Joseph F. Mooney, President, for
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 26, T 1S. ,
R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
bounded and described as follows
The centerline of a 12 foot sanitary sewer easement
across the West 436 feet of Lot 7 in Plymouth
Road Industrial Subdivision (Liber 96, Pages 6,
7, 8, Wayne County Records) , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, same being more specifically
described as follows. Commencing at the
southeasterly corner of said West 436 feet of
Lot 7 and thence northerly along the easterly
line of said parcel a distance of 68 feet to the
place of beginning, thence S. 89"45' 30" West and
parallel to the south line of said Lot 7 a distance
Of 354 feet, thence N 70"00' West 80 feet, and
thence South to the northerly line of Sears Avenue
the termination Vf thg sub 'ect easement
Land
/31 Grdnt uf Eosgment dated July l8, 1g88, exeCutSd
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by Ternes Land Development Company, A Division
of Howard Ternes Pkg. Co. , A Delaware Corp. , by
Joseph F. Mooney, President, for
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1110 That part of the S W. 1/4 of Section 26,
T 13 ,R.9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
bounded and described as follows
The North 12 feet of the South 86 feet of the
West 436 feet of Lot 7, Plymouth Road Industrial
Subdivision (Liber 96, Pages 6, 7, 8, Wayne County
Records) , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants 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 resolutf0n.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#795-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated August 8, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly
L
dRscribed as
Grant of Easement dated July 15, 1988, executed by
Vargo and Company, Inc. , by Angelo D'Orazio, President,
and by John J Mahn, Secretary, for.
The South 20 feet of that part of a vacated public
right-of-way being more particularly described as
follows,
A sixty (60) foot wide public right-of-way, commonly
known as Stamford Avenue (formerly known as Filmore
Avenue) lying west of and adjacent to Lots 1 , 480,
481 and the twenty (20) foot wide alley adjacent
thereto, "Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision", as
recorded in Liber 53, Page 50, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the East 1/2 of the
N E. 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1S. ,R 9E , Livonia Township
(now City of Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan, said
public right-of-way being more particularly described
as beginning at a point distance S 89"33' 46" East,
1289.79 feet and S 0° 05' lO" West, 53 feet from
the North 1/4 corner of said Section 9, thence
continuing S 0° 05' 10" West 220.0 feet, thence S
89° 33' 46" East 60 0 feet, thence N. 0o 05' 10" East
L 22O.O feet, thenoe N. 89^ 33' 4O// Wgst 60.0 feet to
the P0int of Beginning.
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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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#796-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated August 8, 1988, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 498-88, transmitting for
Council acceptance a warranty deed dated August 2, 1988,
executed by Ralph K Fulton, a single man, conveying to
the City certain property described as follows
The South 30 of the following described parcel
That part of the N W 1/4 of Section 14 described
as beginning at a point on the South line of Six Mile
Road distant due West 814 50 ft. and South 0°11 ' West
60 0 ft. from the North 1/4 corner of Section 14 and
proceeding thence due West along the South line of
Six Mile Road 172 50 ft , thence South 0° 11 ' West
1204 42 ft , thence North 89° 15' East 172 50 ft. ,
thence North 0° 11 ' East 1202.16 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Munger Road right-of-way
Part of Tax Parcel 46-54-99-0006-000)
The Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid warranty deed
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same
recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from the
tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#797-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated July 25, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement and a Quit Claim
Deed, more particularly described as
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1160 (1 ) Grant of Easement dated May 24, 1988, executed
by Soave Development II , a Michigan Co-Partnership,
by Anthony P Soave, Partner, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land
A part of the S W 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S. ,R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section
4, T.1S. ,R 9E. , thence N 00°10' 55" East 60.00
feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section
4 and S 89°49'05" West 200 56 feet and N 00°10' 55"
E. , 190 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence
N 00°10' 55" East, 170 00 feet, thence S 89°49' 05"
East, 157 56 feet, thence S. 00°10' 55" West 170.00
feet, thence N 89°49'05" W , 157.56 feet to the
Point of Beginning
(2) Quit Claim Deed dated May 24, 1988, executed by
Soave Development II , a Michigan Co-Partnership,
by Anthony P Soave, Partner, for
A part of the S W. 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S ,R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of Section
4, T 1S. ,R 9E , thence N. 00°10' 55" East 60 00
feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section
4 to the Point of Beginning, thence S. 89°50' 37"
West, 43 0 feet, thence N 00°10' 55" East, 359 48
feet, thence S 89°49'05" East, 43 0 feet, thence
S 00°10' 55" West along the North-South 1/4 line
of said Section 4, 359 34 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
(Gill Road Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and Quit
Claim Deed 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 the
fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Imp #798-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated July 25, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting
for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly
described as
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Grant of Easement dated June 24, 1988, executed by
Lidia Veri , for
The East 12 feet, also the North 6 feet of the West
68 feet of the following parcel of land
The East 80 feet of Lot 25, Livrance Estates
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 67, Page 10, Wayne
County Records, said subdivision being a part of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 14, T 1S ,R 9E , Livonia Township
(now City of Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
Iwo #799-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated July 22, 1988, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 852-84, transmitting for
Council acceptance a quit claim deed dated February 9, 1987,
executed by Roy P Stone and Esther N Stone, his wife,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows
The South 60 feet of the West 50.0 feet of the East
1248.0 feet of the South 158 50 feet of the East 100
acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County Records
(06J13)
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
and
The South 60 feet of the West 50 0 feet of the East
1198.0 feet of the South 158 50 feet of the east 100
acres of the S.E 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia (06J14)
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim
deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor
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160 is hereby requested to have this property removed from the
tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#800-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Council President, dated July 21 ,
1988, which bears the signature of the Finance Director,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of seven
(7) chairs, Model 8732, from Library Design Associates,
859 So Main Street, P 0 Box 1350, Plymouth, Michigan 48170,
for a total price of $5,495 00, the same to be appropriated
and expended from Account No 101-101-981-000 for this
purpose, further, the Council does hereby authorize the
said item without competitive bidding in accordance with
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
iirNAYS Toy, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#801-88 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,
it was
#802-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated August
4, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the following low bids meeting
specifications and/or departmental requirements with respect
im. to furnishing copy machines for the following departments
24400
City Clerk $20,314 A B. Dick #627
limp 22110 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Engineering/Inspection 8,940 Harris/3M
16878 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI 48154
Finance/Water 8,940 Harris/3M
16878 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI 48154
Planning/Civil Service 9,722 Sharp#SF9750
American Photocopy
Equipment Company
1525 Howard Street
Detroit, MI 48216
Mayor/Law/Labor Relations 8,940 Harris/3M
16878 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI 48154
Police 8,940 Harris/3M
16878 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI 48154
LIII A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Toy, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#803-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated August
12, 1988, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached a proposed Summer and Winter Tax Agreement between
the City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School
District, Clarenceville School District and Schoolcraft
College, for the collection of summer and winter taxes,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk
and City Treasurer, of the City of Livonia, to execute the
said agreement, as well as to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
lw. and unanimously adopted, it was
#804-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City
Council in its resolution 576-88, adopted on June 22, 1988,
and in accordance with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
24401
Of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City
L of LiVOMia hDs prepared, re VrtSd and certified to the CVuncil
under date of August 9, 1988, an assessment roll dated August
9, 1988 for the proposed improvement consisting of placing
four inches of asphalt over the existing roadway, 20 ft.
to 22 ft. wide (Alternate IV) in the Golden Ridge Subdivision
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 576-88.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby
accepted by the City Counci , 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 Seciton
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 Thursday, September 1 , 1988 at 8 00 P.M. to review the
said special assessment roll at which time and place
1611 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 September 1 , 1988, 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.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, this 1 ,134th Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was adjourned at 9 27 P M. , August 17, 1988
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Robert* Nash, City erk