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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 1 , 1987 , 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 02 P.M Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation. Roll was called
with the following result: Present Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett, Ron Ochala,
Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra and Robert R Bishop Absent Robert E McCann.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, David N. Preston, Finance Director, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, William Crayk, Chief of Livonia Police and
Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
X580-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,106th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 17 , 1987 are
hereby approved
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2 04 190 B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 12, 1987, re Clarenceville
School District Tax Rate for 1987 was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 12, 1987, re Livonia Public
Schools Tax Rate for 1987-88 was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 12, 1987, re Oakland Schools
Tax Rate for 1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
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A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 12, 1987, re Schoolcraft
L College Tax Rate for 1987 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 15, 1987, re District
Court Funds Of District No. 16 Audited Financial Report was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 10 regarding Petition 87-3-2-10
by Jarrett-Mills-Schron & Associates for Target Store was removed from the Consent
Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
1581-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mario
Kobal , 29071 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated May 14,
1987 which indicates an interest in the purchase of certain
City-owned property located at 29091 Sunnydale, being lot 228
of the Supervisors Livonia Plat No 3 (051-01-0228-000), the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for its report and recommendation
1582-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jan
Callaway, 14106 Ashurst, Livonia, Michigan dated June 6, 1987
requesting permission to close Ashurst at the intersection of
Summers for the purpose of conducting the Stoneleigh Village
Civic Association Annual Block Party on Saturday, July 11 , 1987
from 4 P M to 12 Midnight, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department
1583-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from G.A
Middlemis, 9628 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan 48150 dated May
29, 1987 requesting permission to close Blackburn, between
Orangelawn and West Chicago, on Saturday, August 22, 1987 from
2 00 P M. to 10 00 P.M for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department
#584-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Patricia
A O'Connor, 31260 Olson, Livonia, Michigan 48150 and James
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and Diane Moloney, 9072 Denne, Livonia, Michigan 48150 dated
June 5, 1987 requesting permission to close Olson between Denne
and Perrin on Saturday, July 25, 1987 from 4:00 P.M. to 11 .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
#585-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Janice
Oja Nagle, 14150 Hillcrest, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated June
12, 1987 requesting permission to close Hillcrest between 14100
and 14300 Hillcrest (at the Livonia Crescent intersections)
on Sunday, July 12, 1987 from 3 00 P M. to 8:00 P M , for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, including therein permission
to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 19, 1987 in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department, further the
Department of Public Works is requested to provide sawhorses
and barricades as required for use in connection with this event.
#586-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Louis
C Peppo, 16723 Comstock, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated June
8, 1987 wherein it is requested that the Council consider lowering
the license fees prescribed for the operation of video games
(Section 5.03. 170.25 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances) , the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
#587-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated May 21 , 1987 which transmits
its resolution 5-111-87 adopted on May 12, 1987 with regard
to a revised site plan submitted in connection with Petition
78-8-2-22 to allow for the addition of a 24-hour drive-up teller
kiosk at the bank located on the southwest corner of Five Mile
and Merriman Roads in Section 22 which property is zoned P.S. ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and the revised site plan 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
1588-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 18, 1987, which transmits
its resolution 6-130-87 adopted on June 16, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-5-2-16, submitted by Michael Boggio Associates
requesting waiver use approval to construct a retail shopping
plaza 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, P and RUF, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
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#589-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Mutual League dated June 15, 1987 with regard to the
89th Annual Convention of the League to be held in Detroit,
September 9 through 11 , 1987, the Council does hereby designate
Councilman Vice President Gerald D. Taylor as the official
representative and voting delegate of the City of Livonia at
the Annual Meeting and does further designate Councilman Robert
R. Bishop as alternate; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra , Bishop, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#590-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 8, 1987 from Thomas A Bonneville, which in accordance
with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made
on June 2, 1987 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
6-118-87 with regard to Petition 87-3-2-10 submitted by
Jarrett-Mills-Schron & Associates for Target Store requesting
waiver use approval to construct a retail store on the north
side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 26, and having also considered a subsequent letter
from Thomas A Bonneville dated June 26, 1987 requesting
withdrawal of the petition, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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#591-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 9, 1987
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1039-86 in connection
with a communication from the City Engineer dated August 25,
1986, approved for submission by the Mayor concerning installation
of sidewalks at various locations on Wayne Road, south of Seven
Mile Road (included herein by reference with notation that 18202
Wayne Road will include Curtis Road also) and for the reasons
stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners
of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this
resolution which is made pursuant to Section 12 04.340 of Title
12, Chapter 4, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended ,
further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners
of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete said
sidewalks on or before September 1 , 1987, after which date the
Engineering Department shall arrange for the construction of
the said sidewalks in accordance with Section 12 04 350 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
1100 AYES McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS Ochala
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
so as to require installation of sidewalks on the west side
of Wayne Road only
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Feenstra, Bennett
NAYS. McCotter, Bishop, Taylor
The Vice President declared the amendment denied
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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L092-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for report and recommendation
the question of the realignment of Wayne Road between Curtis
and Seven Mile Road.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#593-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 9, 1987 ,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law submit
an opinion on the question of the number of years the Council
may allow for installments on payback of sidewalk assessments
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#594-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 24,
1987 submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 292-87 in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated
March 5, 1987 which transmits its resolution 2-44-87 with respect
to Petition 87-2-8-3 submitted by Fred J. Armour requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
a new commercial building on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Shadyside and Farmington Road in Section 3, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 87-2-8-3 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 and the revised building evaluation
plan dated May 11 , 1987.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS. Ochala, McCotter
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
Im. and unanimously adopted, it was
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ibm #595-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated June 24,
1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 472-87 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated April 3, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 3-64-87
adopted on March 24, 1987, with regard to Petition 87-2-2-4
submitted by Isam Kashat requesting waiver use approval to utilize
an SDM license in connection with an existing party store located
on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Five Mile Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, which property is zoned C-1 ,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on Wednesday, May 13, 1987 at 8:00 P M. pursuant
to Council Resolution 307-87, the Council does hereby refer
this item back for the purpose of having the Planning Department
submit a report and recommendation relative to a new site plan
which would provide for only one driveway to Inkster Road and
which would expand the front yard landscaping area and improve
the parking area
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5 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 87-1-1-5, change of zoning from
RUFC, and R-3C (as amended) , to R4C)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS None
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ochala took from the table and gave second reading to
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 87-3-3-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
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AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor.
ibm NAYS None
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra took from the table and gave second reading to
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 010 OF CHAPTER
16 (PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS) OF TITLE 12 OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING SUBSECTION 44 THERETO.
(Sesquicentennial Park)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 160 OF
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
iw. and unanimously adopted, it was
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#596-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief dated
June 16, 1987 which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase of replacement terminals
for the computer system of the Division of Police from MDI ,
Mobile Data International Inc. , on the basis of the unit prices
quoted and for the total estimated cost of $172,800.00, further
the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04. 140 0.5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#597-87 WHEREAS, the Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial
Development Districts Act, being Public Act No 198 of the
Michigan Public Acts of 1974, (the "Act") , recognizes that there
exists in the State of Michigan the need for programs to provide
for the location of facilities to provide employment activities
in the fields of manufacturing and processing of goods and
materials by physical and chemical change, activities related
to office, engineering, research and development, and
WHEREAS, Lear Siegler Seating Corp. , together with
its sister company, Progress Pattern Corp has planned to develop
certain lands within the City of Southfield, currently owned
by Progress Pattern Corp , in conformance with said Act
requirements, and
WHEREAS, Lear Siegler Seating Corp. currently leases
space at 13975 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, and
WHEREAS, the Act requires approval of the City of Livonia
City Council for the transfer of employment as a prerequisite
to obtaining a tax abatement certificate from the City of
Southfield for the new development, and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 9, Sub-Section
2 (d) , of said Act, Lear Siegler Seating Corp has requested approval
of the City of Livonia City Council for said transfer of
employment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Livonia hereby approves the request of Lear Siegler
Seating Corp , for a transfer of employment to the City of
Southfield for the purposes of implementing the provisions of
the Act
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#598-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated June 9, 1987 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the Director of Finance to prepare specifications
and thereafter take competitive bids for the sale and disposition
of said real property located at 29157 Perth, Livonia, Michigan
48154, being Lot 16 of the Hampshire Estates Subdivision which
the City received as a result of forfeiture proceedings.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS. McCotter
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#599-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated June 8, 1987, submitted pursuant to
Section 2.48 020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
with regard to the appointment of Ms. Judy Hale, 31950 Cambridge,
Livonia, Michigan 48154 as a member of the Local Officers
Compensation Commission for a term which shall expire on April
2, 1993, the Council does hereby confirm the appointment of
Ms Hale, and it is hereby further provided that she shall take
the oath of office as required in Chapter X of Section 2 of
the City Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City
Clerk.
16. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#600-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated June 12, 1987, wherein it is indicated
that Mr Angelo A. Plakas, 36702 Whitcomb, Livonia , Michigan
48154 has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia for
a six-year term expiring June 7, 1993, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the aforesaid action, provided that
the aforesaid person takes the oath of office as required in
Chapter X of Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered
by the Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#601-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated June 12, 1987, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Carlton R Smith,
31445 Alabama Court, Livonia, Michigan 48150 to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years which will expire on June
9, 1990, provided that Mr Smith takes the oath of office as
required in Chapter X of Section 2 of the City Charter, to be
administered by the Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#602-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated June 12, 1987, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Jeanne Hildebrandt,
34774 Bretton Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152 to the City Planning
Commission for a term of three years which will expire on June
9, 1990, provided that Ms Hildebrandt takes the oath of office
as required in Chapter X of Section 2 of the City Charter, to
be administered by the Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#603-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor Pro Tem dated June 12, 1987, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Carol Sobolewski ,
9200 Montana, Livonia, Michigan 48150 to the City Planning
160 Commission for a term of three years which will expire on June
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9, 1990, provided that Ms. Sobolewski takes the oath of office
as required in Chapter X of Section 2 of the City Charter, to
be administered by the Office of the City Clerk
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#604-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 21 , 1987, which transmits
its resolution 5-108-87 adopted on May 12, 1987 with regard
to a modification in Petition 86-4-2-14, submitted by Jeff Ames,
Rapid Oil Change, requesting approval to utilize an existing
building for a break and tune-up center located on the northeast
corner of Joy Road and Harrison, which property is zoned C-2,
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the Planning Commission
and Petition 86-4-2-14, (as modified) is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same revised
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission as well as the following condition
that the proposed landscape be extended in front by replacing
Item F with Items C, D and E properly spaced in the area both
east and west of the driveway on the Joy Road frontage as well
as a border of low shrubbery shall be extended along Harrison
as on the revised site plan dated July 1 , 1987
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#605-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 8, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 6-121-87 adopted on June 2, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-5-8-15 submitted by First Federal of Michigan
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a one-story addition to an existing bank building
located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh
and Fitzgerald in Section 17, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#606-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 18, 1987, which transmits
its resolution 6-133-87 adopted on June 16, 1987 with regard
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to Petition 87-5-2-18 submitted by William Roskelly requesting
waiver use approval to construct an automatic car wash on the
south side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Yale in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
Planning Commission and Petition 87-5-2-18 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission as well as the following additional conditions
1 . That all signs with respect to this use shall require
the prior approval of the City Council ,
2 That the southerly 200 feet of this property shall be
left in its natural state and not be landscaped,
3. That the proposed use shall be closed at all times between
the hours of 10 00 p.m and 7 a.m
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS McCotter, Feenstra
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#607-87 RESOLVED, that First Suburban Realty Inc, 32013 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as proprietors, having requested
the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of
the following subdivision Bobrich Circle Subdivision located
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 , the said proposed preliminary
plat being dated August 28, 1986, and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on September 23, 1986, and it further appearing that such
preliminary plat, together with development plans and
specifications for improvements therein have been examined and
approved by the Engineering and Building Department as is set
forth in the report of that department dated June 11 , 1987 ,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said
preliminary plat on the following conditions
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
iim provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia , including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters
16 04 through 16 24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
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the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the
regulations and specifications of the Engineering and Building
Department and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor
and approved by such department, all such improvements to be
constructed, installed, accomplished and completed within a
period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shall
be considered null , void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final
approval of the Engineering and Building Department, and such
improvements shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily
and completely installed until there is filed with the City
Council the certificate as provided in Section 16 24 370 of
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on
the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations,
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there
has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute,
the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the
proprietor may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety
bond, certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit,
or other financial assurance in such form as may be approved
by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the
event the proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances
the same shall be in the following amounts
A General Improvement Bond $61 ,300 00 of which at least
$6,000 00 shall be in cash
B Sidewalk Bond $3,500 00, of which at least
$1 ,000 00 shall be in cash
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ibm C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $2,000.00 (all cash)
D Monuments and Lot Markers $ 335 00 (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $3,655 00
Distribution lines for telephone and electric services are to
be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to be
provided throughout the subdivision.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated April 3, 1987 on all matters
required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on Monday, June 15, 1987, at 8 00 p m , after due notice as
required by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over
existing roadway 20 to 22 feet wide (Alternate IV),
in the Brightmoor Homes Acres Subdivision located
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, T 1S. , R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described
in said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated April
3, 1987,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $340,192 29,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
irepat large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
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be $84,723.17 and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to
$255,469 12 shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows
A special assessment district in the S W 1/4 of Section
15, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the property listed
on the Special Assessment Roll and shown on the Special
Assessment Map.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
110 land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and
also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attached thereto the certificate required by
the provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon as required by Section 3 08 110 of the said
Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCotter, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
ime The Vice President declared the resolution denied
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ibeOn a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated April 3, 1987 on all matters
required by Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on Monday, June 15, 1987, at 8 00 p m , after due notice as
required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of a 28 foot wide full depth asphalt pavement with
mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) in the
Brightmoor Homes Acres Subdivision and a 31 foot wide
full depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and
gutters in the area of the commercial properties on
Five Mile Road, Farmington and Hubbard located in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, T iS , R 9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated April
3, 1987,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $1 ,508,072 23,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be $573,270 83 and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement of paving
($934,801 40) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments for such improvement may
be paid in fifteen (15) annual installments together
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with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows
A special assessment district in the S W 1/4 of Section
15, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the property listed
on the Special Assessment Roll and shown on the Special
Assessment Map
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and
also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council , and
Imi (10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attached thereto the certificate required by
the provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon as required by Section 3 08 110 of the said
Code
(11 ) that Council Resolution 365-87 is hereby amended
so as to delete the following language which
property would be improved by placing an asphalt
surface on the approximately 4" of the existing
roadway (Alternate IV)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS McCotter, Bennett, Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
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im. #608-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated April 3, 1987 on all matters
required by Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on Monday, June 15, 1987, at 8.00 p.m. , after due notice as
required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council
does hereby pursuant to Section 3.08.080 of said Code.
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of either the placement of 4" of asphalt over existing
roadway approximately 20 to 22 feet wide (Alternate
IV) or of a 28 foot wide full depth asphalt pavement
with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) in the
Brightmoor Homes Acres Subdivision with a 31 foot
wide full depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs
and gutters (Alternate II ) in the area of the commercial
properties on Five Mile Road, Farmington and Hubbard
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, T.1S. ,
R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement, and to defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived ,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated April
3, 1987,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is either $340,192 29 (Alternate IV) or $1 ,508,072 23
(Alternate III with Alternate II in the commercial
area) ,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be $84,723 17 (Alternate IV) or $573,270.83 (Alternate
III with Alternate II in the commercial area) and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement of paving $255,469.12 (Alternate
IV) or $934,801 40 (Alternate III with Alterate II
in the commercial areas) shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the
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special assessment district as herein established
in proportion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) annual installments or fifteen
(15) annual installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows.
A special assessment district in the S W. 1/4 of Section
15, 1 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the property listed
on the Special Assessment Roll and shown on the Special
Assessment Map.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and
also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attached thereto the certificate required by
the provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon as required by Section 3.08 110 of the said
Code.
(11 ) that Council Resolution 365-87 is hereby amended
so as to delete the following language which
property would be improved by placing an asphalt
surface on the approximately 4" of the existing
roadway (Alternate IV)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett and Taylor.
ir. NAYS. None
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#609-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
on the following questions
1 . Whether additional stop signs should be installed in
the Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, and
2 What steps should be taken to eliminate traffic problems
associated with cars backing out onto Woodring and the
residential area immediately adjacent to the Michigan
National Bank
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#610-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 29, 1987, which sets
forth its resolution 4-76-87 adopted on April 21 , 1987, with
regard to Petition 86-9-2-32 submitted by Dominic Soave requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDD and SDM license within
a retail beverage store proposed to be located on the west side
of Newburgh Road between Seven Mile Road and Northland in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on Monday, June 15, 1987 at 8 00 p m , pursuant
to Council Resolution 403-87, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and said
Petition 86-9-2-32 is hereby approved and granted
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett
NAYS Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#611-87 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Multiple
Industrial Corporation dated December 18, 1986, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 41 , and
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ift, 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 Multiple Industrial
Corporation, 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 on
Monday, June 15, 1987 at 8 00 p m , 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, Multiple Industrial Corporation,
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 facilities is to be located, and (b) the
applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section
9, Act No. 198, P.A 1974 (or Act 255 of P A 1978), as amended.
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Multiple
Industrial Corporation covering new industrial facilities to
be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 41 , for ten (10) years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Feenstra , Bishop, Bennett, Taylor
NAYS Ochala, McCotter.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#612-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
284, more particularly described in Council Resolution 226-87
adopted on March 11 , 1987, as required by the provisions of
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ibm the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied in the special assessment
roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in
which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been
prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed in
Newburgh Industrial Subdivision in said Special Assessment
District 284.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine to install street lighting consisting of 100 watt
high pressure sodium lights on davitt poles with underground
wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District 284 are fair and equitable and based upon
benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans
of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council , said
Special Assessment Roll 284 based on installation of davitt
poles with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed
in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk
shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll ,
and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as
set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit
the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#613-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated March 31, 1987 on all matters
required by Sections 3 08 060 and 3 08.140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on June 15, 1987 , after due notice as required
by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium lights
on colonial post tops with underground wiring in Prides
Court Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
16. 7, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described
in said statement, and to defray the cost of such
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improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvement as set forth in said statement dated March
31, 1987,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall
be paid by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows
A Special Assessment District in the N E 1/4 of Section
7, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the property shown
on the Special Assessment Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll .
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council ' s determination
on said statements as prepared by the City Engineer
dated March 31, 1987 , and
(8) that upon completion of said roll , the City Asessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances , as amended, and file the same with
the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present
the same to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon pursuant to Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
285 for street improvement of Broadmoor (Middlebelt to Harrison) ,
Sunnydale (Middlebelt to Alexander) and Terrence (Middlebelt
to Harrison) , West 1/2 of Section 12, consisting of placing
a 31 foot wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs
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and gutters (Alternate II ) on the streets next to the commercial
property east of Middlebelt and by placing approximately 4 inches
of asphalt over existing roadway, 20' to 22' wide (Alternate
IV) over the balance of the streets in this area 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, June 24, 1987 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 on the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment
District 285, 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 April 6, 1987, in the amount of $278,487.38,
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 285 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 percent (8%) 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 , 1988 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
lw. (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
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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 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
L 3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($35,068.75) and 560 feet of
frontage ($5,936 00) and 100% of the drainage costs
($44,695 71 ) for a total amount of $85,700 46.
(7) Further the City Council does hereby approve an adjusted
assessment for Lot 345-003 which is as follows: 50%
of the footage along Terrence Avenue (194.47 feet)
be considered as sideage and be assessed at 50% bringing
the total assessment of this parcel to 291 7 feet
instead of 388.9 feet
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Bishop, Bennett
NAYS McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
L.. it was
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L1614-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
285 for street improvement of Broadmoor (Middlebelt to harrison) ,
Sunnydale (Middlebelt to Alexander) and Terrence (Middlebelt
to Harrison) , West 1/2 of Section 12, consisting of placing
a 31 foot wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs
and gutters (Alternate II ) on the streets next to the commercial
property east of Middlebelt and by placing approximately 4 inches
of asphalt over existing roadway, 20" to 22" wide (Alternate
IV) over the balance of the streets in this area 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, June 24, 1987 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 on the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment
District 285, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
16. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated April 6, 1987, in the amount of $278,487.38,
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 285 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 percent (8%) 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
1.. the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that
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each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall
be due and payable December 1 , 1988 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 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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 any unpaid
installments , and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($35,068 75) and 560 feet of
frontage ($5,936 00) and 100% of the drainage costs
($44,695.71 ) for a total amount of $85,700 46.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS. Bishop.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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ibm #615-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
286 for street improvement of Terrence, Sunnydale and Foch
consisting of placing 4" of asphalt on the existing roadway
to a width of approximately 20' to 22' (Alternate IV), in the
East 1/2 of Section 13, 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, June 24, 1987 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
on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District 286; 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
L dated April 6, 1987, in the amount of $133,257.63,
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 286 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 percent (8%) 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 , 1988 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
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lb. (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 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
ik. 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 any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($19,988 64) and 64 feet of frontage
($691 20) for a total amount of $20,679.84.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala , and
unanimously adopted, it was
#616-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
on the question of whether or not additional stop signs are
required to control potential speeding problems in the area
of Terrence, Sunnydale and Foch in the East 1/2 of Section 13
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
iim unanimously adopted, it was
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im. #617-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Chief of Police in accordance with Section 10.09.090 do
all things necessary to install three way stop signs on a
temporary 90 day basis at the intersection of Terrence and
Harrison.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#618-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 27 , 1987 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Holloway Construction Company,
29250 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48096 for street improvements
on Broadmoor (Middlebelt to Harrison) , Sunnydale (Middlebelt
to Alexander), Terrence (Middlebelt to Harrison) and Terrence,
Sunnydale and Foch for the total estimated cost of $358,039.14
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 price having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, further the Council does hereby
appropriate a sum not to exceed $358,039 14 from the $7.9 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions
that (1 ) the Bond Issue 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 issue be reimbursed for the City' s
portion of the project at such time as funds may be available
from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments
in the work as completed, and the Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#619-87 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
end unanimously adopted, it was
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#620-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
June 30, 1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 343-87
with respect to the City's Workers Compensation Insurance coverage
for the period commencing July 1 , 1987 and having also considered
the report and recommendation of the Director of Finance dated
June 29, 1987 with respect to this item, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the modified self insurance proposal submitted
by Perry & Drummy, Inc. , 32233 Schoolcraft, Suite 104, Livonia,
Michigan 48150 listing Corporate Service, Inc. as the service
agency and Safety Mutual Casualty Corporation as the reinsurance
carrier, the cost of which proposal is estimated to be as follows
Reinsurance Premium + 66,249.*
Claims Service Fee + 33,000
Estimated Incurred Losses +307,435
Cash Flow Advantage - 61 ,000.
Estimated Net Cost $345,684.
*Adjustable on Payroll
for the period July 1 , 1987 through June 30, 1988,
Further, the current portion to be funded immediately will be
the reinsurance premium and claims service fee, further, the
Imo Council does hereby authorize the said item without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid comrunication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3 04 140 D 2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,107th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 37 P M. , July 1 , 1987
Rcbert F Nash, City Clerk
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