HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1986-10-22 22851
Ls MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND NINETIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 22, 1986, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of
the Council at 8.00 P.M. Councilman Ochala 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, Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; John Nagy, Planning Director, Jack Dodge, Finance Director, Ron Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative
L Affairs, Barney Knorp, Fire Chief, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources;
Robert Beckley, Superintendent of Public Service, Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director;
and Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted*,
it was
#980-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,089th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 8, 1986,
are hereby approved.
*Councilman Feenstra abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2. 119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A communication from the Division of Fire, dated October 8, 1986, re.
Fire Department Staffing was received and placed on file for the information of the
im, Council
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A communication by the Division of Fire, dated October 8, 1986, re
Hazardous Materials Situations was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#981-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board dated October 2, 1986, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution WS 2733 9/86, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract, subject to review
and approval by the City Attorney, with Rockwell International
Corporation, 1996 University Lane, Lisle, Illinois 60532, to
furnish and install meters and equipment as described in their
proposal dated September 25, 1986, for the amount of $708,385;
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum of $354,192. 50 from each of the Water Capital
Outlay and Sewer Capital Outlay Accounts for this purpose, 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
#982-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated September 24, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed agreement between
the City of Livonia and the Wayne-Metropolitan Community Services
Agency for the distribution of USDA commodities to low income
residents to September 30, 1987, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the said agreement in the manner and form herein
submitted, as well as to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
#983-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 29, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 9-253-86 adopted on September 23, 1986,
with regard to the proposed preliminary plat of Heart Subdivision
to be located on the South side of Plymouth Road, West of Newburgh
Road in Secton 30, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan and
it appearing that tentative approval of said preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning ComRission, after due notice and
a public hearing on September 23, 1986, the Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat subject to the receipt of
a report and recomendation by the City Engineer relative to
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the development plans and specifications for the improvements
therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated October 6, 1986, re. Lot
Split requested by Dennis Korby, North of Seven Mile & East of Middlebelt was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A comuunication from the Traffic Commission, dated October 2, 1986, re.
"No Parking" Signs on West Chicago between Farmington and Merriman was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
1984-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recomuendation of the City Engineer dated October 6, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 705-86 in connection with a letter from Giuliano Soave,
20764 Hugo, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, dated June 25,
1986, which submits an offer of R-O-W on the West side of Gill
Road, North of Seven Mile, in exchange for sewers and road paving,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
#985-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 6, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor and which is submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 584-86 in connection with a letter from Frank D. Risko,
19721 Gary Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated June 2, 1986,
requesting the installation of a street light at the entrance
to the Bicentennial Estates No. 1 Subdivision at the intersection
of Seven Mile Road and Gary Lane, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the City Clerk to make application to the Detroit
Edison Company on forms provided by such company for the
installation of three (3) 250 watt high pressure sodium lights
on davitt poles on the north side of Seven Mile Road at the
intersections of Gary Lane and Gill Road and on the south side
of Seven Mile Road at the intersection of Irving, and one (1)
250 watt high pressure sodium light on existing wood pole on
the south side of Seven Mile Road at the intersection of Irving;
it being the determination of the Council that such lighting
is required in order to protect the public safety of the residents
of the community.
1986-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 6, 1986 which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved for
submission by the Mayor and which is submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 464-86 in connection with a letter from the President
of the Laurel Park South Community Association dated April 30,
1986 and to which is attached a petition signed by certain
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residents requesting the installation of a street light at the
low intersection of Newburgh and Mallory, the Council does hereby
authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to
the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by such company
for the installation of four (4) 250 watt high pressure sodium
lights on davitt poles on the west side of Newburgh Road at the
intersections of Mallory, Munger, Southampton and Myrna, and
one (1 ) 250 watt high pressure sodium light on an existing pole
on the east side of Newburgh at the intersection of Ladywood;
it being the determination of the Council that such lighting
is required in order to protect the public safety of the residents
of the Community.
#987-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 18, 1986
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits a proposed special
assessment street improvement project for Fitzgerald Avenue,
North of Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
#988-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 30, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, which submits final contract cost
im• information with regard to 1985 Section 1 S.A.D. Paving Program
(Contract 85-C) , which was authorized in Council Resolution 373-85,
the Council does hereby determine as follows.
(A) To authorize an increase in the contract with A.A. Dettore
& Associates, Inc. from $864,020 15 to $865,183. 51; and
(B) To appropriate an additional $1 ,166.36 from the $7.9
Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond Issue
be reimbursed for that portion of the project which
is to be financed by special assessments at such time
as funds are available from a future special assessment
bond issue and (2) the bond issue be reimbursed for
the City' s portion of the project at such time as
funds are available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund Bond Issue.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated September 30, 1986, re
a Barricade at end of Grantland, west of Newburgh to reduce driving and parking on
im. Vacant property Located West of Grantland was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
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#989-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 1, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to t+ie development of
the Middlebelt Plaza II , located on the East side of Middlebelt
Road and Pickford Avenue, the Council does hereby determine as
follows:
(1) To advise the Wayne County Public Service Division (Permit
Section) of the City' s willingness to accept jurisdiction
and maintenance of an 18 inch storm sewer within the
Middlebelt Road Right-of-Way commencing at Pickford Avenue
and extending southerly approximately 280 1.f. in connection
with the development of the Middlebelt Plaza II , located
on the East side of Middlebelt Road in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
12; and
(2) To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection
with the above storm sewer construction.
#990-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated October 8, 1986, which indicated that the
United Homes, Inc. , 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48239,
proprietor of Northfield Estates Subdivision, situated in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, has delivered final true plats to
the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council
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from the City Planning Commission dated September 29, 1986, wherein
said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision
in its Resolution 9-252-86, adopted on September 23, 1986; and
the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer
dated September 23, 1986 recommending approval of the final plat
of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of wtich was approved
by the Council in its resolution 179-86 adopted on February 26,
1986, now, therefore, the Council does hereby determine to grant
its approval to the final plat of Northfield Estates Subdivision,
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof,
which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things necessary
to obtain full compliance with the Subdivisior Control Act of
Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinan:es of the City
of Livonia, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#991-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 29, 1986, which
transmits is resolution 9-251-86, adopted on September 23, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-6-3-5, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to vacate an easement located on
the North side of Six Mile Road between Carol Drive and Deering
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and does
hereby approve the said Petition 86-6-3-5; and the Department
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of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
#992-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 29, 1986, approved by
the City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way located
in Section 32, owned by Arthur N. Remy and Mildred M. Remy, his
wife, which land is more particularly described as follows:
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land:
The North 174 feet of the South 264 feet of Lot 745,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 12, as recorded in Liber
66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
(Newburgh Road Right-of-Way).
(9210 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan)
subject to the following conditions:
(1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum
of $1900 00;
L (2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the
cost of title work in a sum not to exceed
$150.00, and
(3) that the City's portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community
College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed
$200.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2250.00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the acquisition
of the said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
#993-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 23, 1986, approved by
the City Engineer and the Director of Finance, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way located
in Section 32, owned by The Lord's House, a Michigan Ecclesiastical
Corporation, which land is more particularly described as follows.
imw The West 27 feet of the following described parcel
Lots 736 and 737, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 12,
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County
Records. (Newburgh Road Right-of-Way).
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iw. also known as 36924 Ann Arbor Trail , Livonia, Michigan
subject to the following conditions:
(1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum
of $5400.00; and
(2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the
cost of recording fees and title work in
a sum not to exceed $150.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $5550.00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the acquisition
of the said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
1994-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 26, 1986, approved by
the City Engineer and the Director of Finance, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way located
in Section 32, owned by Mildred M. Remy, Alice C. Kordon, Helen
M. Narciso, Janet Gilbert and Nancy Gilbert, which land is more
particularly described as follows:
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land:
The Southerly 180 feet of the Northerly 264 feet of
Lot 745, Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No. 12, as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
(Newburgh Road Right-of-Way).
(9234 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan)
subject to the following conditions:
(1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum
of $1950.00;
(2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the
cost of title work in a sum not to exceed
$150.00, and
(3) that the City' s portion of the prorated City,
County, County Drain, School and Community
College Tax shall be in a sum not to exceed
$200 00.
imw BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2300.00 is
hereby authorized to be expended from the 7.9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the acquisition
of the said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
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to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
irms of this resolution.
1995-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated October 8, 1986 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $10,059. 16 from the Capital Outlay
- Office Equipment Account 101-193-987.000 to the following
accounts in the following amounts:
Printing Account 101-111-904.000 $3059.16
Publishing Account 101-111-905.000 $7000.00
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
1996-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Housing Commission dated October
7, 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 Tom Holzer Ford, Inc. , 39300 W. 10 Mile
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, for supplying the Livonia
Housing Commission with a 1987 Ford E250 Wagon for a net price
of $15,350, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
which meets specifications (and the bid of Red Holman Pontiac
Co. is hereby rejected for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication).
1997-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Housing Commission dated October
8, 1986, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the following rental adjustments
to become effective December 1 , 1986 for Silver Village.
Adjusted Rent
Bedroom Size (Effective 12-1-86)
One Bedroom $196.00
Two Bedrooms 219.00
which rents exclude gas and electric
1998-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Housing Commission dated October
7, 1986 which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the following rental adjustments with respect
to nine (9) City owned single family homes to become effective
December 1 , 1986:
Number of
Adjusted Rent
Units & Size
(Effective 12-1-86)
Two Bedroom (2)
$110.00
Three Bedroom (6) $165.00
Four Bedroom (1 ) $220.00
which rents exclude all utilities.
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#999-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Livonia Housing Commission dated October
7, 1986 which bears the signture of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the following 1985-86 budget transfers for Silver
Village:
Revenue Account Amount Increased Amount Decreased
296-831-818-020-000 $ 800
Contractual Services
296-831-702-000-000
Salaries & Wages 1 ,600
296-831-853-000-000
Telephone 150
296-831-921-000-000
Electric 400
296-831-923-000-000
Heat 150
296-831-701-000-000
Commission Compensation $ 600
296-831-927-000-000
Water 2,500
TOTALS $3,100 $3,100
#1000-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Librarian dated October 9, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of A.R.
Kramer Company, 15986 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
for carpeting the Carl Sandburg Library for the price of $17,998,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets
all specifications; further, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $16,000 from Account 271-000-686-010 to be transferred
to Capital Improvement Account 271-738-987-000 for this purpose.
11001-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (City Engineer), dated September 30, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request
to demolish a building located at 33729 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the legal description of which is as follows
Lot 209, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 2, as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 1 , Wayne County Records, said plat
being a part of the South 5/8 of the N.E. 1/4 and the
East 1/2 of the North 3/8 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section
33, T. 1S. , R.9E. , Livonia Township (now City of Livonia),
Wayne County, Michigan.
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and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on
July 16, 1986 at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony
and evidence presented, it having been the determination of the
Hearing Officer that the said structure should be demolished
inasmuch as it represents a hazard and danger to the public health,
safety and welfare, the Council does hereby determine, in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 15.52.140
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that a hearing shall take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
November 17, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing,
cause to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing to
be mailed by certified mail , return receipt requested, addressed
to the owner or agent thereof, or person in control of such
building or structure and the mortgagee of record or lienholders
of record, and if no such party or parties can be located, then
the notice shall be directed to each owner of or party in interest
in the building or structure in whose name the property appears
on the last local tax assessment records,
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#1002-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated September 18, 1986, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution Nos.
100-86 and 317-86, and the City Engineer having ascertained the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement, 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 September 26, 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, November 17, 1986 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
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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.
#1003-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 2, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution Nos.
263-86 and 375-86, and the City Engineer having ascertained the
assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement, 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 9, 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, November 17, 1986 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.
#1004-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 2, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No.
509-86, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement, 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
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imm 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 9, 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, November 17, 1986 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.
11005-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated October 2, 1986, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No.
363-86, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement, 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 9, 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, November 17, 1986 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.
#1006-86 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, November 24,
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1986 at 7:30 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
of the proposed amendment(s) to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change(s) of zoning as set forth
above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia
as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said
public hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered
mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company
owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11007-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 685-86 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated June 16, 1986 which transmits its resolution 6-152-86,
adopted on June 3, 1986 with regard to a sign permit application
by Stuart Anderson's American Grill , for approval of a ground
sign at 17050 S. Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said ground sign subject to compliance with the
same condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission, as well as the additional condition that the said
sign shall have no more than a 10' maximum height and shall be
placed no closer than 10' from South Laurel Park Drive.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1008-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 745-86 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated February 28, 1986, which transmits its resolution 2-46-86
adopted on February 18, 1986, with regard to a sign plan submitted
by Dalley Carpet, Inc. , requesting permission to erect a wall
sign on a building located at 33326 Seven Mile Road, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said wall sign, subject to compliance with the
same condition as set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#1009-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 898-86 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated May 27, 1986, which transmits its resolution 5-132-86 adopted
on May 13, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-3-8-17 submitted by
Joseph Savin requesting approval of all plans in connection with
a proposal to construct an apartment complex on the South side
of Plymouth Road, between Alois and Eckles, in Section 30, pursuant
to the provisions set forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and Petition 86-3-8-17 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission, as well as the approval herein being
based upon a modified site plan dated October 9, 1986.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett, Bishop
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#1010-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 7,
1986, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1022-85 in
connection with a communication from the Department of Law, dated
October 31 , 1985, transmitting for Council acceptance a quit
claim deed dated October 30, 1985, executed by Russell W. Waack,
Secretary/Treasurer and sole surviving member of the Board of
Directors or Trustees of Clarenceville Cemetery Association,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
Lots 352 and 353, Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No. 6, as
recorded in Liber 66, Page 57, Wayne County Records, said
plat being a part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 1 , T.1S. ,
R.9E. , Livonia Twp (now City of Livonia), Wayne County,
Michigan;
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim deed and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO
(Petition 86-6-1-24, change of zoning from
R-3A to P)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES• Ochala, McCann, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS: McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop.
The President declared the 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,
Arm AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY
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OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition 86-6-1-25,
change of zoning from C-3 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 wore 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 Ochala, it was
#1011-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Sam Goodman,
27840 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan, 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 combination of
tax item nos: 46 001 04 0468 000 (01D468) and 46 001 04 0469
000 (01D469) would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
combining the same into one (1 ) parcel , the legal description
of which shall read as follows:
01D468 469
ARGONNE SUB T1S R9E L40 P5 WCR
LOTS 468 AND 469
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1012-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from Ray
Kaczmarek, 31375 Hillbrook, Livonia, Michigan and James E. Peltier,
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31378 Hillbrook, Livonia, Michigan, dated September 15, 1986,
requesting the vacating of a portion of Hillbrook Avenue, the
Council does hereby deny this request inasmuch as the vacating
of this street at this time would not be in the best interests
of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 27, 1986, the
Council does hereby approve of a request from WSU Restaurant
Holding Company for transfer of ownership of 1982 Class C License
located in escrow at 11005 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan,
Wayne County from Jacks or Better Family Tavern, Inc. , Paul Borock,
Trustee with license to remain in escrow; 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
11013-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated August 27, 1986, with
regard to a request from WSU Restaurant Holding Company for
transfer of ownership of 1982 Class C License located in escrow
at 11005 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County from
Jacks or Better Family Tavern, Inc. , Paul Borock, Trustee with
license to remain in escrow, the Council does hereby request
that the City Clerk submit his report and recommendation with
regard to the action required herein
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
11014-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated September 23, 1986, to which is attached
a letter from Pulte Homes Corporation dated August 28, 1986,
wherein a request is submitted for permission to construct
underground Detroit Edison and Michigan Bell facilities in the
front yard areas of lots 6 through 10, inclusive, within the
Coventry Gardens Estates Subdivision, the Council does hereby
reject and deny this request since it is the determination of
the Council that such action would not be in the best interests
of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS. Bennett.
iim The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1015-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor dated September 22, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor and having also considered a communication from
the Hillbrook Homeowners' Association dated October 8, 1986,
with regard to a request from Mr Kenneth I . Adams, 18570 Merriman,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a proposed division of Tax Item
No. 46 042 99 0043 000 (11T2A) into three (3) parcels, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1016-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 3, 1986, approved
los for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby release
to Biltmore Homes Company, 2900 West Maple Road, Troy, Michigan
48084, the proprietor of Windridge Village Subdivision No. 2,
located in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 4, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to general improvements, sidewalk
grading and soil erosion, and landscaping - Entrance Marker Bonds
in the amounts of $4,500, $10,000, $2,000 and $8,000, respectively,
pursuant to Council Resolution 503-78, adopted on June 7, 1978
and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 678-78, 908-78,
1130-78, 54-79, 743-79, 1199-79, 503-80, 827-80 and 85-85; and
the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated in
the aforementioned report from the City Engineer that all of
these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance
with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1017-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 3, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby release
to Biltmore Homes, Inc. , 2900 W Maple, Troy, Michigan 48084,
proprietor of the Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3, located
liw in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 4, the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to general improvements, and Greenbelt
Entrance Marker Bonds in the amounts of $7,500 and $40,000,
respectively, with the exception of retaining $200 cash for sodding
of islands, pursuant to Council Resolution 449-79, adopted on
May 9, 1979 and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 962-79,
1198-79, 30-80, 245-80, 829-80, 1083-80 and 507-82; further,
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the Council does hereby reduce the Sidewalk Improvement Bond
required for this subdivision to $10,000 of which $2,000 shall
be in cash, and the action herein is being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report from the City Engineer
that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed
in accordance with the rules, and regulations and ordinances
of the City of Livonia.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1018-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Zoning Board of Appeals expeditiously consider, and thereafter
give favorable consideration to, a request for a waiver granting
a permit to install a split rail fence along the East side of
Gill Road in the Windridge Village Subdivision No. 3.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1019-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 3, 1986, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby amend Item
Imo No. 8 of Council Resolution 441-81 , adopted on May 13, 1981 ,
as amended by Council Resolution 1080-85, so as to reduce the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general
improvements to $15,000 cash, and that the Sidewalk Improvement
Bond shall remain unchanged at this time, in the Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 4, located in the West 1/2 of Section 4, to cover
the costs of these improvements, further, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Biltmore Homes, Inc. , 2900 W. Maple,
Troy, Michigan 48084, of the Survey Monuments and Lot Marker
Bond, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer in accordance
with the rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia;
and all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City,
if any, with respect to remaining improvements in said subdivision
shall remain the same and unchanged.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1020-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated September 29, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 9-249-86, adopted on September 23, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-8-2-30, submitted by John C Hammer
requesting waiver use approval to construct a chapel/mausoleum
on property located on the South side of Five Mile Road between
Farmington and Fairlane in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21 which
property is zoned AG, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
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86-8-2-30 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Comnission.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
11021-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 965-86, adopted on October 8, 1986
which approved the establishment of various improvement bonds
for Gill Woods Subdivision in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 4.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Bennett,Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
11022-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 17, 1986,
with regard to the establishment of improvement bonds for the
proposed Gill Woods Subdivision to be located in the S.W. 1/4
of Section 4, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recompendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11023-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Charles
Tangora, Attorney at Law, dated October 9, 1986, wherein a request
ift. is submitted in behalf of Victor International for the use of
Greenmead property to provide temporary access for construction
purposes to the Victor Project, the Council does hereby authorize
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Iwo the temporary use of the Southerly 86 ft. o' Greenmead as a
construction road to be located off center in the proposed
right-of-way, and which road shall be placed in a location approved
by the City Engineer, further, the permission herein is made
subject to termination by the City of Livonia, without cause,
upon the giving of 30 days prior notice, as well as Victor
International providing the City of Livonia with an agreement
wherein Victor International saves the City of Livonia harmless
from any and all liability in connection with the construction
or use of said road, and all road improvements made pursuant
to this resolution shall enure to the benefit and ownership of
the City of Livonia; and Victor International shall be requested
to execute an agreement in accordance with this resolution which
shall be subject to approval by the Department of Law.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1024-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 10, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 10-263-86 adopted on October 7, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-8-57 submitted by Thomas Guastello,
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal
110 to construct two professional buildings on the East side of
Middlebelt Road between Schoolcraft and Pert t in Section 24,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Fetition 86-9-8-57
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1025-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 9, 1986, which
transmits its resolution 10-265-86 adopted on October 7, 1986
with regard to Petition 86-9-8-58 submitted by David M. Tisdale
& Associates requesting site plan approval jr connection with
a proposal to construct a new storefront on an existing building
located on the South side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt
Road and Harrison in Section 36, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 86-9-8-58 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same condition as that set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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iw. On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1026-86 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the
Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor for
the next fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1986, and ending
November 30, 1987, as shown in the Budget document on Pages I
through XXXII , submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September
12, 1986, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter,
be and hereby is determined and adopted and appropriations made
as provided by the City Charter, provided, however, for the monthly
reports to the Council , the amounts as shown on Pages 1 through
164 should be used for comparative reporting purposes, and Council
approval is required for transfers between line items within
one activity, that all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby
are approved as being in full conformance with the City Charter,
a public hearing having been held on October 15, 1986, after
proper notice being published in the Livonia Observer and
Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on September 29,
1986, and provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish
or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary
of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the minutes of
this meeting.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1027-86 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5.000 mills,
of the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next
fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1986, and ending November
30, 1987, and in addition to the above amount which is authorized
to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City
of Livonia:
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .000
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for police protection
ibm
and law enforcement personnel , equipment, supplies
and facilities of the City of Livonia; in addition
to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes;
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L (b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .500
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for fire, police and
snow removal personnel , equipment supplies and facilities
of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes;
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .000
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the
Charter of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of
providing additional revenues for Library services,
supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia; in
addition to the amounts authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .028
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the
Public Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising,
exploiting and making known the industrial and comercial
advantages of the City of Livonia and to establish
projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration
to, and increasing the trade, business and industries
of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount which
is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.207
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts
of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating,
maintaining and administering the Municipal Garbage
Collection System and/or plant for the collection and
disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of Livonia;
in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .080
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
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in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
iw. above the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959, 1965
and 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue, in addition to the
amount which is authorized to be levied for general
purposes;
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .007
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement of the 1965
Public Library Bond Issue, in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .158
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement on the Park
and Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and
Series II, in addition to the amount which is authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(i ) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .464
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out
above for the purpose of debt retirement on the 1978
Street Improvement Bonds, Series I , Series II and Series
III ; in addition to the amount which is authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to
each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11028-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Act 5, P.A. of 1982,
the Council does hereby establish an additional tax levy of .200
mills of the Stateequalized assessed valuation of all real and
personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1986 and ending
November 30, 1987, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts
iNw of 1917, for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining
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and administering the Municipal Garbage Collection System and/or
plant for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in
the City of Livonia; in addition to the amourt authorized to
be levied for general municipal purposes; and provided further
that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City
Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, and the City Clerk is requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Coun:ilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11029-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with te provisions of
Chapter 20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known
as the Drain Code of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary
to pay:
(a) Installment No. 28 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 1 , which installment is due April
1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1987, and
(b) Installment No. 26 on the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 2, which installment is due April
1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1987; and
(c) Installment No. 22 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 19, which installment is due April
1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1987; and
(d) Installment No. 20 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drain No. 22, which installment is
due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest or the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1 , 1987;
and
(e) Installment No 19 of the assessment for tile improving
of Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain, which installment
is due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest payment is also due
on April 1 , 1987; and
(f) Installment No. 17 of the assessment for improving
im. Livonia Drain No. 11 (Extensions), which installment
is due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1987; and
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(g) Installment No. 16 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which
installment is due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1987, and
(h) Installment No. 11 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drains Nos. 16 (Extension and Branches, 38
and 41 , which respective installments are each due
April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1 , 1987,
and
(I ) Installment No. 10 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 27 (Branches), which installment
is due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1987; and
(j) Installment No. 8 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 10 (Extension and Branches) , which installment
is due April 1 , 1987, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1987, and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that
there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of .345 mills
of the State Equalized Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the purpose of
providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said installments
and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council
does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County
tax roll , and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of
the Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things
necessary and incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately
transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1030-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided
in Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in
order to raise the sum necessary to pay the 14th installment
for sanitary and storm sewer improvements in Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax
levy of .115 mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all real
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and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and
pay the said installment and interest payments and, in this
connection, the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax
levy spread upon the County Tax Roll ; and the Wayne County Bureau
of Taxation, Office of the Wayne County Road Commission, City
Treasurer, City Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to
each of the above offices.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#1031-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 8-220-86, adopted on August 19, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-7-1-31 , submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
South side of Glendale, East of Farmington Road in the North
1/2 of Section 27, from P.L. to M-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
6, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 854-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 86-7-1-31 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• Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#1032-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 8-221-86, adopted on August 19, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-7-1-32, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning on property located on the
North side of C & 0 Railway, between Merriman and Hubbard Roads
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27 from P.L. to M-2, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
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matter on October 6, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 854-86,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 86-7-1-32 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. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Co:mcilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 3, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-222-86, adopted on August 19, 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-6-2-25, submitted by William E.
Montgomery requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
within a shopping center located on the South side of Plymouth
Road, East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 11 ,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 857-86, 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 foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 3, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-222-86, adopted on August 19, 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-6-2-25, submitted by William E.
Montgomery requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
within a shopping center located on the South side of Plymouth
Road, East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32,
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which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 11 ,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 857-86, the Council does
hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 86-6-2-25 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCotter, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 3, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-222-86, adopted on August 19, 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-6-2-25, submitted by William E.
Montgomery requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
within a shopping center located on the South side of Plymouth
Road, East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 11 ,
1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 857-86, 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 foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. McCotter, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
11033-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 3, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 8-222-86, adopted on August 19, 1986,
with regard to Petition 86-6-2-25, submitted by William E.
Montgomery requesting waiver use approval to operate a restaurant
within a shopping center located on the South side of Plymouth
Road, East of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32,
which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 11 ,
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1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 857-86, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and said Petition 86-6-2-25 is hereby denied, for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, McCann, Bennett.
NAYS. McCotter, Taylor, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#1034-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 273 for a road improvement consisting of 4" of asphalt over
existing road, approximately 20' to 22' wide (Alternate IV) on
Hubbard, Mayfield, Shadyside, Norfolk and Pembroke in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 3, T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on October
6, 1986 at 8:00 P.M at City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and
reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment
roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of street improvements to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 273, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated August 28, 1986, in the amount of $218,398.80,
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 273 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight (8%) percent per annum on the unpaid balance
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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) the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10) 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 froci 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 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as
provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments,
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(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay for 459.30'
at Jaycee Park ($5,511 .60), 15% of paving costs
($40,289.51 ) and 100% of the drainage costs 547,270.70)
for a total amount of $930,071 .81 ; and
(7) And the Livonia Board of Education is hereby requested
to assume their share of the cost of this project for
366.40' at Tyler School in the amount of $4,39E 80.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS• Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1035-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Planning Department submit a report and recommendation relative
to the problem of heavy truck traffic use on Shadyside, Mayfield
and Hubbard, particularly with regard to approved site plans
and ingress and egress to abutting industrial/commercial districts
on the South side of Eight Mile Road, and the Traffic Bureau
of the Police Department is hereby requested to provide increased
traffic enforcement in this area to deter the truck traffic
on residential streets, and the Planning Department is also
requested to submit a report and recommendation as to whether
commercial trucks are parked in the vicinity of 20025 Mayfield
in violation of the zoning ordinance.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1036-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
City Council/School Liaison Committee the question of whether
the Livonia School Board would be willing to incur the cost
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involved in providing 366.40 ft of paving to the Tyler School ,
the cost of which is estimated to be $4,396.80.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1037-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Public Service Division submit its report and recommendation
relative to the matter of grading and pothole problems on Hubbard,
Mayfield, Shadyside, Norfolk and Pembroke.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#1038-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 29, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Thompson McCully Company, 11620
Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore, Michigan 48189, for the improvement
of Hubbard, Mayfield, Shadyside, Norfolk and Pembroke in the
N.W 1/4 of Section 3, for the estimated total cost of $262,916.75,
based upon the Engineering Department' s estimate of units involved
and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$262,916.75 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond
Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is
to be financed by special assessment at such time as funds are
available from a future special assessment bond issue and (2)
the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City's portion of the project
at such time as funds may be available from the next motor vehicle
highway fund bond issue, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
lbw NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 25, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, concerning installation of sidewalks at the following
locations:
Work to be Constructed
Parcel and Location or Footage required
034 01 0040 005 128.24 l .f.
09840c2
034 01 0001 006 150.89 l .f.
O9B1b4, 2a2d
034 01 0001 005 140 1.f.
09B1b3, 2a2c
034 01 0001 004 140 l .f.
O9B1b2,2a2b
Lis 034 01 0001 003 140 1 .f.
09b1b1 ,2a2a
034 01 0001 001 689.09 1 .f.
09Bla,2a1
029 99 0002 001 510 2 l .f.
O8Alb
029 99 0001 006 80 1 .f.
08A1a1a
029 99 0001 007 80 1 .f.
O8Alalb
029 99 0001 009 90 1 f.
08A1a3
029 99 0001 004 92 1 .f.
08A1a2
029 99 0005 000 130 l.f.
O8A3a2
029 99 0009 001 230 l .f
084a2a
1
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Imw 029 99 0007 002 100 3 .f.
08A3b2a2,A4ala
029 99 0006 007 200 1.f.
08A3blala
029 99 0006 004 100 1 .f.
08A3b2ala
035 99 0016 000 165 1 .f.
09D12a1
035 99 0017 001 165 1.f.
09012b1
035 99 0018 001 165 1 .f.
09D12c1
035 99 0019 001 165 1.f.
09D12d1
035 99 0020 001 165 1.f.
09012e
032 99 0006 000
08R2 202.80 1 .f.
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to
construct and install sidewalks at such premises, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry
out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant
to Section 12.04.340 of Title 12, Chapter 4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, said notice shall set forth
that the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred
to shall complete said sidewalks on or before June 1 , 1987, after
which date the Engineering Department shall arrange for the
construction of the said sidewalks in accordance with Section
12.04.350 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#1039-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 25, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, concerning installation of sidewalks at various
locations on Wayne Road, South of Seven Mile Road, pursuant to
Council Resolution 1114-85, the Council does hereby refer this
lbw item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
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im, The President relinquished the Chair to the Vice President at 8: 50 P.M.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result.
AYES• Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor.
NAYS: McCann, Bishop, Bennett.
The Vice President declared the referral resolution adopted.
The President resumed the Chair at 8 56 P.M.
A communication from the Director of Public Works, dated September 30,
1986, re Entrance Door Replacements - Alfred Noble Library and Senior Citizens Center
(CR 527-86) Final Cost Information was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
A communication from the Director of Public Works, dated September 30,
1986, re Tennis Court Color Surface Replacement Final Cost Information was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1040-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October 1 , 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept a cash donation
of $1 ,058 from the Livonia Junior Football League, the purpose
of which is to be used for the proposed press box control booth
at Ford Field
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#1041-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated October 3, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and which bears the signature of the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following cash donations.
(1 ) James W Park
4 68795 Dequindre
t
Romeo, MI 48067 $425.00
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IN. (2) Gertrude R. Fuchs
9119 Melvin
Livonia, MI 48150 27.00
(3) Geraldine Dahler
32284 Allen
Livonia, MI 48154 50.00
(4) Douglas A. Bush
34649 Sheridan 36.60
Westland, MI 48185 81.40
(5) Cambridge Underwriters Ltd.
P.O. Box 9226 25.00
Livonia, MI 48151 25.00
TOTAL $670.00
and the Council does hereby increase Sundry Income Account
101-000-698.000 and Community Resources Account 101-891-931 .010
in the amount of $670.00 for the Senior Citizen Programs.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11042-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director and the City Engineer,
dated October 15, 1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions
871-86 and 872-86 in connection with Petition 86-9-3-6 submitted
by Kathy Lawriski , 28537 N. Clements Circle, Livonia, Michigan
48150, dated September 3, 1986, wherein a request is made for
the vacating of a certain easement located on Lot 98 of the Thomas
Elliott Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated October 10, 1986, re
Report on Effect of Certain City Purchases on Insurance Premiums was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 14, 1986, re
Vacancy in Office of Mayor was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
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On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
Imp
it was
#1043-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated October 14, 1986 with regard to a
vacancy in the Office of Mayor, the Council does hereby request
the Department of Law to submit its opinion on the question of
whether the Council may call a special election to fill the
anticipated vacancy that may occur in the Office of the Mayor
on January 1 , 1987 at a date subsequent to the November 4, 1986
election but prior to January 1 , 1987.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#1044-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated October 13, 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 893-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a Warranty Deed dated October 8, 1986, executed by Alice 11. Kolak,
conveying to the City certain property described as follows:
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land being
a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, more particularly described as: part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
beginning North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 292.46
feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 5; thence North
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 100 feet, thence
North 0 degrees 14 minutes East 263 feet; thence South
89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 10 feet, thence North
0 degrees 14 minutes East 208 feet; thence South 89 degrees
14 minutes 30 seconds East 90 feet, thence South 0 degrees
14 minutes
West 471 feet to the point of beginning. (46-019-99-0018-000
- 05Glala) Seven Mile Road right-of-way;
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with the
Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary
imp or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further,
the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this property removed
from the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
IND
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11045-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Admiral
Club dated October 16, 1986, to which is attached a copy of the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Admiral Club, adopted on July 18,
1980, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate that
the Admiral Club is recognized by the City of Livonia as a non-profit
organization and that the City of Livonia has no objection to a
license being issued to the Admiral Club for a Vegas Party to be
conducted at the Monaghan K. of C. Hall on November 22, 1986.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
11046-86 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
11047-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated October
16, 1986 in connection with the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated October 10, 1986, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the City' s insurance
coverage renewal , the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for an on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a proposed insurance agreement with the Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority, in the manner and form herein submitted,
for a total cost of $776,000, for the period December 1 , 1986
through December 1 , 1987, further, the Council does hereby
appropriate an additional $356,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the
following amounts:
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Account
Fund
Number Amount
General Fund
101-925-918 $294,000
Refuse Fund 205-525-918 14,000
Silver Village 296-831-918 9,000
Water & Sewer 591-558-918 39,000
$356,000
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 3.04.140.0.2. of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS. None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE ZONING
iww 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).
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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1048-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 (255) of the Public
Acts of 1974 (1978), as amended, this Council has the authority
to establish industrial development districts within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment
Lir of an industrial development district encompassing land situated
in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of 4.475 acres,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter
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referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 39, and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified
mail to Detroit Forest Products, Inc. , of the Council 's pending
action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 39; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners,
residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing
on the establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 39; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 1986 a public hearing was held
on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 39, at which time Detroit Forest Products,
Inc. , and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia
had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both
written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this
City Council ), and a representative of Detroit Forest Products,
Inc. , attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice
of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation (persons);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 39. "
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Town 1 South, Range
9 East, beginning South 0 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West
1350.77 feet and South 89 degrees 28 minutes 10 seconds East
68.02 feet from Northwest corner of Section 29; thence South
89 degrees 28 minutes 10 seconds East 544.98 feet; thence South
0 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West 471 .80 feet; thence North
75 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds West 533.24 feet thence North
4 degrees 23 minutes 57 seconds West 344. 53 feet to the point
of beginning, excepting therefrom the easterly 66 feet from the
above described parcel .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
im. AYES: McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#1049-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 25, 1986, which sets
forth its resolution 8-218-86, adopted on August 19, 1986, with
regard to Petition 86-6-1-29, submitted by Charles Tangora for
a change of zoning on property located on the North side of Plymouth
Road, West of Middlebelt Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
26 from M-1 to C-1 , 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 86-6-1-29 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: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it was
#1050-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1986, which
sets forth its resolution 9-252-86, adopted on September 23,
1986, with regard to Petition 86-8-6-2, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Sections 2.08,
10.02, 11 .02 and 30.04 of Zoning Ordinance 543, by incorporating
language pertaining to the location and operation of adult
businesses in the City of Livonia, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October 20, 1986,
pursuant to Council Resolution 920-86, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 86-8-6-2 is hereby approved and granted; and the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution,
which ordinance amendment shall be based upon the recommended
revisions of the Legislative Committee
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
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AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, this 1090th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 9 20 p.m. , October 22, 1986.
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk