HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-11-10 22897
LMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND NINETY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 10, 1986, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, M•lichigan and was called to order by the President of the Council
at 8 05 P M Councilwoman McCotter delivered the invocation Roll was called with
the following result Robert R Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert
E McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett and Ron Ochala Absent None
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, Judge James R McCann, 16th
District Court, Former Councilman Jerry Raymond, Russell A Gronevelt, Director of Public
Works, G. E Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, Planning Director, Ron Mardiros, City
Assessor, William Crayk, Chief of Police, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative Affairs,
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Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Suzanne
Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Raul Galindo, Assistant City Engineer, Jeanne
Treff, Cable TV Director, David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Michael
Reiser, Facility Maintenance Manager and Thomas Carey, Traffic Commission
Councilman Bennett left the podium at 8 06 P Fl
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
11052-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,090th Regular fleeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 22, 1986, are
hereby approved
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter, and
L. unanimously adopted, it was
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#1053-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 198th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November 6, 1986, are
hereby approved
Councilman Bennett returned to the podium at 8.07 P M
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1054-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition submitted
by Rose A Rose, 15532 Westmore, Livonia, Michigan, received by
the office of the City Clerk on October 9, 1986, which bears the
signatures of certain residents on Westmore Avenue between Roycroft
and Rayburn, and who are requesting the improvement of their road,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department
for its report and recommendation
#1055-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ernest
Switala, 19720 Milburn, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 7,
1986, wherein a request is submitted for appropriate city action
to provide ingress and egress to part of Lots 45 and 46 in the Bell
Creek Estates Subdivision, which is located on the South side of
Munger, East of Merriman, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Engineering Department for its report and recommendation.
11056-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated October 9, 1986 which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of West Shore Services, Inc , P 0 Box 185, Allendale, Michigan
49401 , for supplying the Fire Department with 34 Scott Harness Web
Kits and two (2) Scott Air Pak IIA Back Plate Assemblies for the
price of $1 ,662 40, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, further, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$1 ,662 40 from the 1968 Fire Department General Obligation Bond
Issue for this purpose
#1057-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated October 13, 1986, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of five (5) Ohmeda Portable Suction Units with case for
a total cost of $2,650 25, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,650 25 from the 1968
Fire Department General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
#1058-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October 14,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
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by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Lawn Equipment
Service & Sales, Inc , 46845 West Twelve Mile Road, Novi , Michigan
48050, for supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Course Section)
with a 4-Wheel Turf Vehicle (18 HP) for a total price of $6,995,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets
specifications (and the bid of Kubik, Inc is hereby rejected for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication)
#1059-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October 15,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve a one (1 ) year extension
of the agreement previously authorized in Council Resolution 874-84,
adopted on October 24, 1984, and which was previously extended in
Council Resolution 896-85, adopted on October 9, 1985, for City
Hall Elevator Service Maintenance with Schindler Elevator Corporation,
1409 G Allen Drive, Troy, Michigan 48084, based upon an adjusted
monthly rate of $596 07, and 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 D 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#1060-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Historical Preservation Commission dated October 21 ,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the preparation
of specifications, and thereafter the taking of competitive bids,
for the restoration of the Clarenceville Cemetery Fence in accordance
with provisions of Law and City Ordinance, further, the Council
does hereby authorize a carry-over of $10,000 in Account 101-736-974-
000 in the 1986 Budget for use in connection with this project during
the 1986-87 Fiscal Year
#1061-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Michael ' s Limousine Service, 32825 W. Eight Mile, Livonia, Michigan
48152, wherein a request is submitted for a license to operate a
Limousine Service in the City of Livonia, the Council does pursuant
to Section 5.84 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, refer this
item to the Chief of Police for his report and recommendation
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated October 10, 1986 re
Comparison of Prior Insurance Coverage to current Coverage - Grant/Capizzi Case was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated October 10, 1986 re
lbw Insurance Coverage - Civil War Encampment At Greenmead was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
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#1062-869 RESOLVED, that having consideree the report and
recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police date} October 14, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Fine-ce and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
offer of Bret Burnside, 18435 Westmore, Livor-a, Michigan 48152,
in the amount of $300, for the purchase of a used Police Bus, the
same having been in fact the highest bid received with respect to
the sale of this vehicle, further, the Council do es hereby authorize
the deposit of the foregoing sum in Account 101-32E-985 000
#1063-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Building Code Board of Appeals dated October '0, 1986, which bears the
the signature of the Director of Finance art is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $480 from the Unexpended *"und Balance Account
to Account 101-381-702.000 000, the action herE'n being taken for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication
#1064-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated Octobe- 8, 1986, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved fc- submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 727-86 in
connection with a petition submitted by ce-tain residents of
Paderewski , received by the office of the Citi Clerk on June 16,
1986, requesting the removal of five (5) large poplar trees in the
public right-of-way in their neighborhood, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Enc neer and authorize
the Department of Public Works to arrange for the removal of the
five (5) existing large poplar trees as an ir:luded item in the
next tree removal contract
#1065-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated October 17, 1986, app-oved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Jc-n S. Donica, 30657
Greenland, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in cordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as we'l as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the LivoniE Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does hereby find that the proposed civision of Tax Item
No 46 054 01 0055 000 (14C55) would not be cortrary to the spirit
and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve
of dividing the same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows
Lot 55, "Bell Creek Estates Sub'n ", being part of the N W 1/4
of Section 14, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan Rec'd L 67, P 33 Plats, W C R
PARCEL "A"
Lot 55, except the South 148 68 feet thereof, "Bell Creek Estates
Sub'n.", being part of the N W 1/4 of Sectior 14, T 1 S , R 9
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E , City of Livonia, Wayne Co , Michigan Rec'd L 67, P 33 Plats,
WC R.
PARCEL "B"
The South 148.68 feet of Lot 55, "Bell Creek Estates Sub'n ", being
part of the N W 1/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. Rec'd L 67, P 33 Plats, W C R
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded
in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
11066-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (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 to retain employment
opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes was initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, prepared and submitted
a project plan (the "Project Plan") involving the acquisition and
construction of a commercial project to be undertaken on behalf
of Charles Towne Offices (the "Company") (the "Project") , and
WHEREAS, this Council , by resolution on May 7, 1986
certified approval of the Project Area designated by the Corporation
and established the Project District Area for the Project (the
"Resolution") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation was advised by the Company, that
the Company received a new commitment for the purchase of the bonds
to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation was also advised by the Company
that the legal description of the project Plan is incorrect, and
WHEREAS, the Company submitted an Amended Project Plan
that contains the correct legal description and the new commitment,
and
10. WHEREAS, the Corporation approved the Amended Project
Plan on October 9, 1986 and has submitted it to this Council , and
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WHEREAS, this Council deems it advisable to amend the
Resolution to provide for approval of an Amended Project Area and
accordingly redesignate the Project District Area, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a
public hearing concerning the Project, the Amended Project Plan
and the Bonds, prior to taking legislative action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A
is hereby approved as the Amended Project Area.
2. The Project District Area is hereby redesignated to
be coterminous with the Amended Project Area
3 Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on Monday, December 8, 1986 at 7 30 p m , at which time it
shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's submission of
the Amended Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation of
the Bonds.
4 The Clerk be and is hereby directed, to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in the
Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
(2) posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in
the project district area, and (3) mailing to the last known owner
of each parcel of real property in the project district area at
the last known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at least fourteen
(14) full days prior to the date set for said hearing
5 Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED
PROJECT PLAN AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
PROPOSED THEREIN AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR CHARLES TOWN OFFICES PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Livonia has submitted an amended project plan to
the City Council for its approval .
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Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a 19,200 square foot office facility to be owned by and used
by the Charles Towne Offices and leased to various tenants, and
to be located on a project area or site described as follows
The project site is located at 34441 Eight Mile Road, just
west of Gill Road, Livonia, Michigan
Said amended project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the corrunity No persons
will be displaced from the project area as a result of this project
Said amended project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue
bonds by said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum principal
amount not to exceed $850,000 to assist in the financing of said
project
The City Council will meet at 7 30 o'clock p m , Monday, the
8th day of December, 1986, at the City Hall , located at 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City
Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said amended
project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended
The amended project plan and relevant maps or plats are available
for inspection at the City Clerk' s office
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning
said project, said amended project plan, and the bonds proposed
to be issued Written comments may also be sub-fitted to the City
Clerk prior to said hearing
City Clerk
6 The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform
them of the intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and
the purpose of the public hearing
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded
EXHIBIT A
Land located in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
further described as follows
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The North 300.00 feet of Lot 15 and 16 of the Fair Way
Subdivision according to the plat thereof as recorded in liber
70, page 56 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
EXHIBIT B
Land located in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
further described as follows.
The North 300.00 feet of Lot 15 and 16 of the Fair Way
Subdivision according to the plat thereof as recorded in liber
70, page 56 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
#1067-86 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (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 to retain employment
opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes was initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338") , and the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, prepared and submitted
a project plan (the "Project Plan") involving the acquisition and
construction of a commercial project to be undertaken on behalf
of Dr Roger Ajluni and Rosette Ajluni (the "Company") (the
"Project"), and
WHEREAS, the Council approved the Project Plan on June
4, 1986; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation was advised by the Company that
the Company received a new commitment for the purchase of the bonds
to be issued by the Corporation (the "Bonds") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation was also advised by the Company
that the legal description contained in the Project Plan is incorrect,
and
LWHEREAS, the Company submitted an Amended Project Plan
that contains the correct legal description and new commitment (the
"Amended Project Plan") , and
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Imso WHEREAS, the Corporation approved the Amended Project
Plan on October 9, 1986 and has submitted it to this Council , and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold a
public hearing concerning the Project, the Amended Project Plan
and the Bonds prior to taking legislative action relating to it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council shall
meet on Monday, December 8, 1986 at 7 30 o'clock p m , at which
time it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation' s submission
of the Amended Project Plan and the issuance by the Corporation
of the Bonds.
2 The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in the
Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
(2) posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places in
the project district area, and (3) mailing to the last known owner
of each parcel of real property in the project district area at
the last known address of the owner as shown on the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at least fourteen
(14) full days prior to the date set for said hearing
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED
PROJECT PLAN AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
PROPOSED THEREIN AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
DR ROGER AJLUNI AND ROSETTE AJLUNI PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Livonia has submitted an amended project plan to
the City Council for its approval
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a 52,780 square foot commercial facility to be owned by and used
by Dr Roger Ajluni and Rosette Ajluni and leased to certain tenants,
and to be located at 17900 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan
Said amended project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community No persons
will be displaced from the project area as a result of this amended
project.
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Iwo Said amended project plan also proposes the issuance of revenue
bonds by said Economic Development Corporation in a maximum principal
amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to assist in the financing of said
project.
The City Council will meet at 7 30 o'clock p m , Monday, the
8th day of December, 1986, at the City Hall , located at 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of the City
Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution said amended
project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Sections
10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended.
The amended project plan and relevant maps or plats are available
for inspection at the City Clerk' s office
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council concerning
said project, said amended project plan, and the bonds proposed
to be issued. Written comments may also be submitted to the City
Clerk prior to said hearing
City Clerk
4 The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to inform
them of the intention of the Council to hold a public hearing and
the purpose of the public hearing
#1068-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Wendell M Doolin,
President, Tooling & Equipment International , 34018 Beacon Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated October 22, 1986, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District 36,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows•
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P A 1974, as amended
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
Immo units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this matter,
and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting such
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information as may be necessary to determine their respective
opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said
taxing units of this Council ' s desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at 8.00
P M , at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 3, 1986, at
8 00 P M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on this Application
#1069-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J.P. VanDusen,
Supervisory Tax Attorney, State and Local Tax Department, Ford Motor
Company, The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan, 48121 , dated October
27, 1986, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District 1 (Livonia
Transmission & Chassis Plant for the purchase of 31 new machines
and rearrangement of existing plant layout) ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P A 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this matter,
and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting such
information as may be necessary to determine their respective
opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said
taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at 8 00
P M. , at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 3, 1986, at
8 00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on this Application
#1070-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from J P. VanDusen,
Supervisory Tax Attorney, State and Local Tax Department, Ford Motor
Company, The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan, 48121 , dated October
27, 1986, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District 1 (Livonia
Transmission & Chassis Plant for the addition of 50 new machines,
3 test stands and rebuilding of existing transfer lines and other
equipment) ,
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imp NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P.A 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this matter,
and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting such
information as may be necessary to determine their respective
opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said
taxing units of this Council ' s desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at 8:00
P M , at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 3, 1986, at
8 00 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on this Application
#1071-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate fro:- J P VanDusen,
Supervisory Tax Attorney, State and Local Tax Department, Ford Motor
Company, The American Road, Dearborn, Michigan, 4E121 , dated October
27, 1986, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development District 1 (Livonia
Transmission & Chassis Plant for the addition of 38 new machines,
new test stands and a mini carrousel assembly line),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows
1 The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected,
as required by Act 198, P A 1974, as amended
2 The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council ' s interest in this matter,
and (ii) assist these taxing units in collecting such
information as may be necessary to determine their respective
opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said
taxing units of this Council ' s desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at 8 00
P.M. , at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Lip Livonia, Michigan
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3 The Council hereby sets Wednesday, December 3, 1986, at
8 00 P.M at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on this Application
#1072-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 13, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 319-86, and
the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed street improvement of Osmus, Parker
and Norfolk (N.E 1/4, Section 3) , 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 October 29, 1986, 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 arended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, January 12, 1987 at 8 OC 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 said 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
11073-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 13, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 376-86, and
the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed street improvement of Fairfield
and Mayfield Drives, South of Six Mile Road, 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 estivate 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
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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 October 29, 1986, 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, January 12, 1987 at 8 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 said 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.
#1074-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 13, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions362-86 and 364-86,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Loveland (7 Mile to Curtis), Woodring (7 Mile to Clarita) and Clarita
(Shadyside to Mayfield), 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 October 29, 1986, 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, January 12, 1987 at 8:00 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 said 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
#1075-86 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
ime 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
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of Livonia on Monday, December 15, 1986 at 8.0C P M. at the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect
to the following items.
a. Petition 86-8-1-36, submitted by Jarvis Jones, Greenwood
Gardens Nursery, for a change of zoning of property located
on the North side of Joy Road between Oxbow and Hartel in
Section 36 from C-1 and RUF to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 10-270-86 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-8-1-36 be approved,
b. Petition 86-8-1-37, submitted by Joseph H Amico, for a
change of zoning of property located on the North side of
Schoolcraft between Yale and Ellen in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 21 from R-2 to P.S , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 10-271-86 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 86-8-1-37 be denied,
c. Petition 86-9-1-38, submitted by the City Planning Commission
for change of zoning of property located Korth of Seven
Mile Road between Levan and Wayne Roads in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 5 from RUF to P.L , the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 10-272-86 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-9-1-38 be approved,
d. Petition 86-9-1-41 , submitted by Jack M Freij, for a change
of zoning of property located on the Southeast corner of
Seven Mile and Merriman Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
11 from R-3 to C-1 , the City Planning Comrission in its
resolution 10-275-86 having recommended to the City Council
that Petition 86-9-1-41 be denied, and
e. Petition 86-9-1-42, submitted by Duke Associates & Schoolcraft
College for a change of zoning of property located on the
Southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and the 1-275 Freeway
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7 from P.L. to C-2 and C-4II ,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 10-276-86
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 86-9-1-42
be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause
to have a statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the
proposed changes of zoning as set forth above, first to be published
in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice
to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and
Lto each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further,
the City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
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#1076-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 175-86, and
the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed street improvement of Raleigh,
Parkdale and Van Ct (N W 1/4, Section 32), 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 November 5, 1986, 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, January 26, 1987 at 8 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 said 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
#1077-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 28, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 318-86, and
the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed street improvement of Laurel
(Plymouth to South of Pinetree) and Pinetree (Wayne to Stark) , 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
im. 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 November
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5, 1986, 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, January 26, 1987
at 8 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
said 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS None
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and
and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 150 TO TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance,
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 160 TO TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 32 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
i`"" NAYS None
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The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 030, 060,
070, 080 A, 090, 100, 140 F, 150 A, 250
and 270 OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 08 (SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS) 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11078-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated October 16,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 651-82 in
connection with a communication from the Department of Law,
dated August 19, 1982, approved by the Chief Building Inspector
and the Senior Fire Inspector, and which submits a proposed
ordinance amendment to Title VII of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances entitled, "Inspection of Residential Property Upon
Resale", the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action at this time.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11079-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated October 16,
1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 651-82 in
connection with a communication from the Department of Law,
dated August 19, 1982, approved by the Chief Building Inspector
and the Senior Fire Inspector, and which submits a proposed
ordinance amendment to Title VII of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances entitled, "Inspection of Residential Property Upon
Resale," the Council does hereby refer the matter of a proposed
ordinance amendment requiring smoke detectors in every dwelling
to the Fire Department and Engineering Department for their
respective reports and recommendations
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1080-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated October 16,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 662-85 in
connection with a communication from the Planning Director,
dated February 22, 1984, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 567-83, with regard to a request from the Quaker
Town Civic Association for the City to adopt an ordinance so
as to require residential developers to construct homes of
comparable square footage and architectural amenities to that
of existing homes and/or original models in such subdivisions,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1081-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee dated
October 20, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
707-86 in connection with a report and recommendation of the
City Engineer dated June 30, 1986 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which submits a proposed special assessment
district for the paving of Gill Road from Seven Mile to
Northland, wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Gill Road from Seven Mile to Northland, 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
8, 1986, 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,
December 3, 1986 at 8 00 P M as the date and time for a public
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hearing on the Necessity for such proposed imprciement, which
public hearing shall be held before the Council it the Livonia
Imo
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Mich :an, pursuant
to Section 3 08.070 of said Livonia Code of 0-dinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized t: give notice
and publication of such hearing as is require: by Section
3.08.070 of said Code
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Cc.ncilman Feenstra,
it was
'1082-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated
October 20, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
751-86 in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated May 22, 1986, which sets forth its resolution
5-119-86 adopted on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-4-1-
17, submitted by Helen Constantine to rezone pro:erty located
on the North side of Seven Mile Road, East of Gill Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 from RUFA to R-2, art the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard tc this matter
on July 21 , 1986 pursuant to Council Resolutior 596-86, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 86-4-1-17 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instrufted 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 s.:h map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordirance amending
Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with V'e following result.
AYES. McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS: None
Communications re the Capital Improvement Program, 1984-1980 (CR 705-83),
Capital Improvement Program, 1985-1990 (CR 781-84) and CapitaImprovement Program,
1986-1991 (CR 850-85) were received and placed on file for the information of the
Council at the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Comrittee per their meeting
of October 27, 1986.
imwOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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L #1083-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
29, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1015-86
in connection with a communication from the City Assessor,
dated September 22, 1986, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Kenneth I Adams, 18570 Merriman,
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 find that the proposed division of Tax Item No.
46 042 99 0043 000 (11T2A) would not be contrary to the spirit
and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL "B"
A parcel of land in the N.W 1/4 of Section 11 , T.1S , R.9E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as Beginning
at a point distant S. 0 deg. 12 min. 30 sec. West 1653 70 feet
along the West line of said Section 11 , and S 89 deg. 35 min.
00 sec East, 294.73 feet from the Northwest corner of said
Section 11 , thence S. 89 deg 35 min. 00 sec. East, 150 00
feet; thence N. 0 deg. 18 min. 10 sec. East, 132.54 feet, thence
N. 89 deg. 35 min. 00 sec. West, 150.00 feet, thence S. 0 deg.
12 min 30 sec. West, 132 54 feet to point of beginning.
Containing 0.456 acres of land, more or less Subject to
easements and restrictions of record
PARCEL "C"
A parcel of land in the N W 1/4 of Section 11 , T 1S , R.9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as. Beginning
at a point distant S. 0 deg 12 min 30 sec West, 1653.70
feet along the West line of said Section 11 , and S. 89 deg.
35 min 00 sec East, 444.73 feet from the Northwest corner
of said Section 11 , thence S 89 deg. 35 min. 00 sec. East,
212 47 feet, thence N. 0 deg. 18 min. 10 sec. East, 132 54
feet, thence N. 89 deg. 35 min 00 sec West, 212.47 feet,
thence S. 0 deg 12 min 30 sec. West, 132 54 feet to the point
of beginning. Containing 0.646 acres, more or less. Subject
to easements and restrictions of record
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
im.,
unanimously adopted, it was
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#1084-86 RESOLVED, that Villanova Construction Company, 20764
Hugo Avenue, Farmington Hills, MI 48024, as proprietors, having
requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary
plat of the following subdivision Gill Woods Subdivision
on the west side of Gill Road, north of Seven Mile Road in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, the said proposed preliminary
plat being dated April 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 June 3, 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 Deprtment as is set forth in the report
of that department dated September 17, 1986, 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 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, 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
im. 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 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 Ordinances, 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,
ift. (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 subdivison if drawn in substantial
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conformity with the proposed plat as approvec 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
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 $42,000 of which at least
$4,200 shall be in
cash
B Sidewalk Bond $ 6,500 of which at least
$1 ,000 shall be in
cash.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 1 ,000 (cash )
D. Monuments & Lot Markers $ 225 (cash )
and require cash payments in the total amount of $3,261 and
an irrevocable letter of credit for $35,000 tc be used for
the future paving of Gill Road In addition, distribution
lines for telephone and electric services are to be placed
underground and ornamental street lights are tc be provided
throughout the subdivision
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
11085-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
29, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 408-86
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated April 4, 1986, which transmits its resolution
3-81-86 adopted on March 18, 1986 with regard to Sign Permit
Application 2572 submitted by Joe's Produce to erect a new
wall sign on a building located at 33151 Seven rile Road, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application 2572,
subject to compliance with the same condition set forth in
the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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L. AYES. McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS. Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution:
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
f1086-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
29, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 394-86
in connection with a communication from the City Clerk dated
April 7, 1986, to which is attached a communication from the
City Planner dated April 4, 1986 regarding a request submitted
by the Manager, Exemption Program Section, Michigan Department
of Treasury dated September 25, 1985, requesting that a new
Commercial Facility Exemption Certificate be issued in the
revised amount of $4,600,000 for Republic Airlines (City of
Livonia Commercial Development District No. 2), the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11087-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
29, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 88-86
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated November 4, 1985, which sets forth its
resolution 10-226-85 adopted on October 29, 1985 with regard
to Petition 85-9-1-24, submitted by Naomi R. Clark for a change
of zoning on property located on the North side of Seven Mile
Road, East of Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5
from RUFC to R-6, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 13, 1986, pursuant
to Council Resolution 1029-85, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action inasmuch as this petition was denied
in Council Resolution 87-86 adopted on January 29, 1986
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1088-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
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29, 1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 62-86
with regard to a proposed review of the voting procedures of
the City Council , as governed by Charter, Ordinarce and Roberts
Rules of Order, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Legislative Committee for its report and recomrendation
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 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
86-6-1-25 , rezoning from C-3 to M-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS None.
imsThe President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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 86-6-1-26,
change of zoning from R-7 and P to C-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS• Feenstra
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication
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LI Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 070 OF TITLE
5, CHAPTER 06 (ALARM SYSTEMS AND DEVICES)
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
Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.08 OF
ARTICLE II , 10 02 OF ARTICLE X, 11 02
OF ARTICLE XI AND 30 04 OF ARTICLE XXX
OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" (Petition 86-8-6-2)
LCouncilman McCann invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS None
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 27 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
86-7-1-31 , change of zoning from P L
to M-2)
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iiir The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the JoJrnal 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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE P+0
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY
ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition
86-7-1-32, change of zoning from P L
to M-2)
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.
ilim The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
Councilwoman McCotter gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 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 86-6-1-29,
change of zoning from M-1 to C-1 )
Councilman Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
la. effective on publication
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 86-6-3-5)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1089-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October
15, 1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 798-86 wherein it is recommended by the Parade
Commmittee that a Memorial Day Parade be held on Saturday,
May 30, 1987, commencing with a ceremony at Veterans' Park
at 9 00 A.M , and with the parade commencing at 10.00 A M.
with a parade route which is as follows
Assembly at Bentley High School - Five Mile West to
Farmington, Farmington South to Lyndon, Lyndon, West to
Ford Field Parade will end at Ford Field
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1090-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September 2, 1986,
and the report and recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police
dated October 20, 1986 in connection therewith, the Council
does hereby approve of the request from Walter A Wosik
(stockholder in Carl ' s Place, Inc ) to transfer ownership of
a 1986 Class C License with Dance Permit and a new Entertainment
Permit from Giulio's Chalet, Inc. , for a business located at
39305 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
ime On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
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im. unanimously adopted, it was
#1091-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated June 13,
1986 and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police
dated September 8, 1986 in connection therewith, with regard
to an application from Jack Mackover, stockholder in McGar,
Inc. , for a transfer of ownership of 1986 Class C License with
Dance Permit located at 32826 Five Mile, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County, from Browne Brothers, Inc , for a business located
at 32826 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council
does hereby take this means to advise the Liquor Control
Commission that the Council denies the said request and would
not recommend that the said request be approved by the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1092-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated October 1 , 1986, which
bears the signature of the Mayor, wherein it is requested that
the Council approve the inclusion of the City of Farmington
Hills and Huron Township as members of the Western Wayne County
Mutual Aid Pact, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1093-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk dated October 21 , 1986, which transmits
a claim from Violet L Van Wye, 18445 University Park Drive,
Livonia, Michigan 48152 in a letter dated October 18, 1986
in the amount of $268.82 for damages incurred by her as a result
of an alleged street defect, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1094-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated October 13, 1986,
im• approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that the City obtain
an appraisal of certain property located at 36500 W Seven
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Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the Department of Law to employ an expert real
estate appraiser for this purpose, and does in this regard
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$800 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS. Bennett, Ochala
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1095-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated October 3, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of
Law to acquire land located in Section 25 of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne and State of Michigan, as follows.
Lots 135 to 139, both inclusive, including the North
1/2 of the vacated alley lying South of and adjacent
to said lots, also Lots 140 to 146, both inclusive,
including all of the 20 foot wide vacated alley lying
South of and adjacent to said Lots 140 to 146, all of
said lots being a part of the "New Detroit Subdivision,"
as recorded in Liber 61 , Page 85, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the West 1/2 of the
N.W 1/4 of Section 31 , T. 1 S. , R. 10E. , Redford Township,
and also part of the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 36 and the Southeasterly part of
Section 25, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , Livonia Township (now City
of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00) as the purchase price and the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed One Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars
($1750 00) for the proration of taxes, and the sum of $400 00
for the title work, further, the Council does hereby authorize
the payment of the aforesaid sums as compensation to the owners
of the property, Frank J. Frischkorn and June R. Frischkorn,
690 Fairford Road, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236, and the Council
does hereby appropriate the aforesaid sums from the unexpended
fund balance account for this purpose, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1096-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a comr-nication from
the Department of Law, dated October 15, 1986, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire
certain property located at the N.E. corner of Fitzgerald and
Seven Mile Road from Naomi R Clark, which land is more
particularly described as follows
Lots 37, 38 and 39, Fitzgerald Gardens Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 68, page 95, Wayne County Records, said
subdivision being a part of the S W 1/4 of Section 5,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan.
and
Part of the S W 1/4 of Section 5, T 1 S , R 9 E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
S. 89°14' 30" E 1893.13 feet and N 0° 22' E 138 feet
from the S W. 1/4 corner of Section 5, thence N 0° 22'
East, 198 feet, thence S. 53° 55' 57" E 124 55 feet, thence
S 0° 22' W 181 98 feet, thence N. 38° 53' 10" W 72.70
feet, thence N 89° 14' 30" W 55 feet to the point of
beginning
and
That part of the S.W 1/4 of Section 5, T 1 S , R 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the South line of said section
distant E 1994.13 feet from the S W corner of Section 5,
proceeding thence N 230 58 feet, thence S 68° 59' E
68 56 feet, thence S 206 0 feet to the South line of Section
5, thence West along said line 64.0 feet to the point of
beginning 0 32 acre
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1 ) The purchase price shall be in the amount of $60,000 00
cash,
(2) The seller shall provide the City with the necessary
title commitment and title policy at her expense,
(3) A sum not to exceed $400.00 shall be expended for
the proration of taxes, and a sum not to exceed $870.00
shall be expended for the payment of the 19E6 winter
taxes,
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lbwfurther, that the foregoing sums are hereby appropriated and
authorized to be expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for this purpose
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded b) Councilman Taylor, it
was
#1097-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 2E, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-225-86 adopted on August 19, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-5-1-19, submitted by Mayflower
Development Company 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-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on October 20, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 855-86,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 86-5-1-19 is hereby
approved and granted so as to approve the requested rezoning
to R-3 (and not R-2) , 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.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop,it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
so as to rezone the property that faces on Gill Road to R-3
and the balance to R-2
Council President Bishop relinquished the Chair at 9 05 P.M
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result
AYES, McCotter, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS. Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Taylor
The Vice President declared the amendment denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop, Taylor.
NAYS. None.
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The Vice President declaredthe resolution adopted
The President resumed the Chair at 9 06 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#1098-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-217-86 adopted on August 19, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-7-1-28, submitted by Raymond Hurley
for a change of zoning on property located on the West side
of Gill Road, South of Norfolk Avenue in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 4 from RUFB to R-3, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 20,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 855-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-7-1-28 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop
NAYS• None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-219-86 adopted on August 19, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-7-1-30, submitted by D Josephson
and J Akey for a change of zoning on property located on the
East side of Middlebelt Road, South of Pickford in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to P S , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
20, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 855-86, the Council
does hereby concur in part and reject in part the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 86-7-1-30
lbw is hereby approved and granted only to the extent of the property
located West of the Tarabusi Drain with the balance of the
subject property to remain in the RUF zoning classification,
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ibm 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
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,it was
#1099-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-219-86 adopted on August 19, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-7-1-30, submitted by D Josephson
and J. Akey for a change of zoning on property located on the
East side of Middlebelt Road, South of Pickford in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to P.S. , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
20, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 855-86, 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 motion to refer with the following result:
AYES; McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop.
NAYS. Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution to refer adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1100-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mile Roads Beautification Committee dated
November 3, 1986, to which is attached a letter from Mr. Victor
Borowski , attorney for Vinzenzo A. Giordano, dated October
30, 1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 960-86
in connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated July 28, 1986 and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated September 22, 1986 in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of a request from
Vinzenzo A. Giordano (stockholder in V & B , Inc. ) to transfer
ownership of a 1986 SDM license in escrow from Farid, Fouad
and Phillip Sitto, for a business located at 28350 Joy Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
lw. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#1101-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated October 15,
1986 which is approved by the Director of Finance and bears
the signature of the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
a grant from the Senior Alliance to the Department of Community
Resources in the amount of $683, the purpose of which is to
purchase two (2) Snowblowers for the Senior Citizen Chore
Program
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1102-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Historical Commission dated October 29, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following donations
$2,213 for Kingsley House restoration from
Livonia Chamber of Commerce
ifts 15401 Farmington Road
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Player Piano and 24 piano rolls for the Village from
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novak
1220 Chagrin
Perdido Pines
Lillian, Alabama 36549
2 Wool Coverlets for the Village from
Nancy Richardson
935 Arcada
Ithaca, Michigan 48847
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1103-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Council President dated October 23, 1986, the Council does
hereby approve the following schedule of Council Meetings for
the month of January, 1987, subject to change with notice
8 P.M. JANUARY 5 STUDY MEETING
imme 8 P.M JANUARY 14 REGULAR MEETING
8 P.M JANUARY 19 STUDY MEETING
8 P.M JANUARY 28 REGULAR MEETING
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iiii On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11104-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not
appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1105-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk dated November 7, 1986, the Council does
hereby rescind and repeal Council Resolution 1006-86, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
imme unanimously adopted, it was
#1106-86 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 Monday, December
15, 1986 at 8 00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 86-8-1-34, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property located
on the West side of Osmus, South of Eight Mile Road in
Section 3 from M-1 to R-1 and R-3A, and on the East side
of Osmus, South of Eight Mile Road in Section 3 from
M-1 to R-1 and RUFA, the City Planning Commission in
its resolution 9-248-86 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 86-8-1-34 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
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of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b)
location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#1107-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed ordinance
submitted by Council President Robert R. Bishop, dated November
6, 1986, which would provide for filling the Mayoral vacancy
when the incumbent Mayor permanently leaves office, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the
preparation of the proposed ordinance in codified form for
Lsubmission to the Council .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS. McCotter, Bennett, Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1108-86 WHEREAS, the City Council having duly met and reviewed
the special assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of a street improvement consisting of paving,
drainage, sanitary sewers and water mains located on the
Industrial Road, Merriman to 1665' West, T. 1S , R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, improvements to be
constructed in the Special Assessment District No 274, and
all owners of record property subject to the special assessments
having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings"
in accordance with Section 3 08.310 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3 08.080 of said Code, determine as follows.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
Roll dated November 7, 1986, in the amount of
$572,413.66, 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 274 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen
(15) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight (8%) percent 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 , 1987 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 , 1986, pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987
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
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from December 1 , 1986 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 E 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
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Coun:ilman Feenstra , and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1109-86 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") , intends to authorize
the issuance and sale of Michigan Transportatior Fund Bonds,
pursuant to Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended,
in an amount of not to exceed One Million Two Hurdred Thousand
Dollars ($1 ,200,000), for the purpose of defraying all or part
of the cost of acquiring and constructing street improvements
in the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City intends to
authorize the issuance and sale of Special Assessment Bonds,
pursuant to Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended,
in an amount of not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($1 ,600,000), for the purpose of defraying all or part
of the cost of acquiring and constructing public improvements
in various special assessment districts in the City, and
WHEREAS, prior to issuance of both issues of bonds
the City must either receive prior approval of both issues
of the bonds from the Michigan Department of Treasury or be
exempt from prior approval as provided in Chapter III, Section
II of Act 202, Public Acts of Michigan, 1943, as amended, and
WHEREAS, in order to be exempt from prior approval ,
the City must notify the Department of Treasury of its intent
to issue both issues of the bonds and must agree to pay the
separate filing fees required by the aforesaid act
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
Ibm 1 . The Finance Director is authorized to notify the
Department of Treasury of the City' s intent to issue both issues
of the bonds described in the preamble to this resolution and
request orders providing exceptions for both issues of the
bonds from prior approval by the Department of Treasury.
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2. The City agrees to pay to the state the filing
fees prescribed by law in connection with the issuance of an
obligation with respect to both issues of the bonds described
in the preamble to this resolution.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be
and the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1110-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated November 10, 1986, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 924-86, approved by the Director
of Finance, transmitting for approval a proposed Stipulation
to Enter Consent Judgment and Judgment of the Court providing
for conveyance to the City of Livonia by Roy P. and Esther
N Stone, of:
A parcel of land situated in the S.E 1/4 of Section 6,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
comprised of all of Tax Parcel 6a and part of Tax Parcel
5a, being more particularly described as follows.
Commencing at the S 1/4 corner of said Section 6 and
proceeding thence N. 88 degrees 03' 03" E. , 989.69 feet
along the southerly line of the section (also the
centerline of 7 Mile Road, variable width) , thence N.
01 degree 41 ' 47" W. 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning,
continuing thence N. 01 degree 41 ' 47" W , 632.00 feet,
thence N. 88 degrees 03' 03" E , 100 00 feet, thence
S. 01 degree 41 ' 47" E. , 573.50 feet; thence S. 88 degrees
03' 03" W. , 50.00 feet, thence S 01 degree 41 ' 47" E ,
64 38 feet, thence N. 85 degrees 14' 22" W. , 50. 34 feet
to the Point of Beginning and containing 1 .387 acres
of land more or less, subject to the rights of the public
in 7 Mile Road and all easements of record, if any.
subject to the following obligation of the City of Livonia.
1 . Payment of $220,000 00, with interest, and a pro rata
portion of taxes shall be paid from date of entry of
the judgment, which shall include just compensation
for all losses to the condemnation, including costs
and attorney fees.
2. The remaining tract of approximately 5.9 acres shall
allow be treated as office on a master plan and shall be
placed as "office" on the City' s Master Plan for a
period of not less than seven (7) years
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3. The remainder of the tract being partially taken shall
have necessary curb cuts and suitable access so as
to fully utilize the property at such time that the
property has developed.
4. The City shall continue its policy of treating the
land under its existing uses for property tax purposes
until such time as a development of the property occurs.
and
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated November 10, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 924-86, pertinent to treating 5.9 acres
of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, owned by Roy P and Esther N. Stone as "office,"
the Council does hereby, on behalf of the City of Livonia,
approve the same and the City Planning Commission is requested
to amend the Master Plan of the City of Livonia accordingly
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,091st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9 30 P.M , November 10, 1986.
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