HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-06-26 21737
LMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 26, 1985, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the1resident of the Council
at approximately 8:00 p.m. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result Robert E. McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen,
and Gerald Taylor. Absent: Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett* and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Edith Davis,
Personnel Director, G. E Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City Planner, Marilyn
Kazmer, Director of the Department of Legislative Affairs, Robert F. Biga, Labor
lioRelations Director, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Ronald R Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Captain William R. Hoff, Acting Chief of Police,
Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor and David Katz, Administrative Assistant
to the Mayor.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#499-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,056th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 5, 1985, are hereby
approved.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 23, 1985, forwarding
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending April 30,
1985, was received and filed for the information of the Council .
A communication from the City Clerk, dated May 28, 1985 re School Taxes Levied
for 1985 - Clarenceville School District, was received and filed for the information
of the Council .
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A communication from the City Clerk, dated June 4, 1985 re Livonia Public
school District - Tax Collection, was received and filed for the information of the
Council .
A communication from the City Clerk, dated May 31 , 1985 re Schoolcraft Community
College District Summer Tax Collection, was received and filed for the information
of the Council .
A communication from the Mayor, dated June 18, 1985 re Snow Removal Costs,
was received and filed for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#500-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Personnel Director submit a status report relative to the current
residency of city employees on a department by department basis.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and seconded by
im' Councilwoman Gundersen:
#501-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Water and Sewer Board, dated May 22, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2688 5/85, the Council does hereby
accept the following low bids, which meet specifications, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with Water Service Parts and Fittings at the unit prices bid:
(1 ) Price Brothers Company, 37730 Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150
3/4" corporation stops, c.c. thread to copper, $ 5 64 each
packed 25 to a box
1 1/2" corporation stops, c.c. thread to copper,
packed 6 to a box 23 60 each
2" corporation stops, c.c. thread to copper,
packed 3 to a box 41 .24 each
1 1/2" curb stops, copper to copper, inverted
key with stop, packed 2 to a box 37.29 each
3/4" 2-piece unions, copper to copper, packed
50 to a box 2.30 each
1 1/2" 2-piece unions, copper to copper, packed
12 to a box 10.60 each
2" 2-piece unions, copper to copper, packed 6
to a box 17.75 each
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(2) Etna Supply Company, 529 32nd Street, S.E. , Wyoming, MI 49508
3/4" curb stops, copper to copper, inverted key
with stop, packed 10 to a box 8.87 each
stop boxes and rods, 5' arch base, to be
palletized, 100 to a pallet 13.50 each
(3) SLC Water Service Products, 3059 Dixie Highway,
Pontiac, MI 48055
2" curb stops, copper to copper, inverted key
with stop, must be of '0" ring design,
packed 2 to a box 60.78 each
1502-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Water and Sewer Board, dated May 22, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2687 5/85, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Leran Copper & Brass Company, P.O. Box 40, Coldwater,
Michigan 49036, for supplying the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with Copper Water Tubing at the unit prices
bid and for the estimated total price of $18,626, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#503-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition bearing the
signatures of certain residents on Hix and Northfield in Livonia,
Michigan, received by the office of the City Clerk on May 30, 1985,
with regard to hazardous traffic conditions which currently exist
on Hix, between Ann Arbor Road and Joy Road, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Traffic Commission for its report and
recommendation, including therein specific reference to the
installation of entrance and exit ramps to the I-275 Freeway from
Joy and Warren.
1504-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor's Executive Assistant, dated May 24, 1985, approved by the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a
grant in the amount of $20,635 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation
through the Conference of Western Wayne, further, the Council does
hereby appropriate a like amount of $20,635 from the grant revenues
to thereafter be transferred to the following accounts in the following
amounts,the purpose of which is to cover the expenses of the Training
Center for Youth Assistance Programs through October 31 , 1985:
Salaries and Wages $11 ,874
FICA 837
Medical Insurance 470
Dental/Optical 300
Pension 2,320
Wk Comp/Unemployment Ins./Life Ins. 159
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Mileage
Xerox 225
700
Printing & publishing 1 ,000
Workshops & training 500
Supplies 800
Postage 450
Accounting Services 1 ,000
$20,635
#505-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor, dated May 22, 1985, with regard to certain difficulties
experienced by the Police Division with the current 911
tele-communications equipment leased by the City from Michigan Bell
Telephone, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the taking
of competitive bids, pursuant to provisions of law and City ordinance,
for an updated 911 Tele-Communications System in accordance with
the attached bid specifications.
#506-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chief of Police, dated May 20, 1985, with regard to the proposed
distributions of a crime prevention booklet, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the taking of competitive bids, pursuant to
provisions of law and City ordinance, for the printing of the proposed
Crime Prevention Booklet, and in this regard, the Council requests
that alternate bids be taken in multiple amounts.
#507-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated May 17, 1985, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Public Safety and Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to proposed computer
maintenance agreements for software and hardware and the monthly
and annual charges for each agreement, which agreements are detailed
as follows:
Monthly Annual
Agreement #1 Digital Equipment Corp.
Decservice Hardware
contract #820175040 $ 6,137 $ 73,644
Expanded maintenance of
Emulex equipment that is
serviced by Dec will be
2 (CS-11 $89) $2,136
5 (CM-22 $42) $2,520 388 4,656
Agreement #2 Digital Equipment Corp.
Decservice software
contract #84160274W-0000 990 11 ,880
Agreement #3 Motorola Hardware
contract #850748154A
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Police Department 1 ,338 16,056
Fire Department 404 4,848
TOTAL $1 ,742 $20,904
Agreement #4 Motorola Software
(Unable to secure an agreement
on basic software. Submitting
a request for monies to cover
possible problems that would
require time and material funds. ) 1 ,200 14,400
TOTALS $10,457 $125,484
The Council does hereby approve and authorize the aforesaid agreements
for the period July 1 , 1985 through June 30, 1986, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the aforesaid agreements 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.
#508-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated May 17, 1985, which bears the signatures
of the Director of Public Safety and Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to proposed computer
maintenance agreements for software and hardware and the monthly
and annual charges for each agreement, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Computer Committee for its information.
A communication from the Facility Maintenance Manager of Public Service
Division, dated May 29, 1985, re Custodial Service Contract - Quarterly Status Report
(CR#561-84) was received and filed for the information of the Council .
#509-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 5, 1985, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution 1801-85,
adopted on May 31 , 1985, wherein it is recommended that permission
be granted to Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, to conduct
the Wolverine Soccer Tournament at Bicentennial and Jaycee Parks
on July 5 and 6, 1985, as well as to conduct certain concession
activities in connection therewith, the Council does hereby concur
in the aforesaid recommendation and grant this request, in the manner
and form herein submitted, and subject to compliance with the same
conditions set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Parks
and Recreation Commission
#510-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate
and prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and
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revitalize the City's economy and to encourage the location and
expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide needed
services and facilities to the City and its residents, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338") , has
designated the hereinafter described project area for such a program
to this Council for its approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
WHEREAS, it is is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors
of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of
Act No. 338;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit
A hereto attached. (Allmand Enterprises, Inc. , and/or Allmand Industries, Inc. )
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district
area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the
Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section
20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project
citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
EXHIBIT A
Project Area
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Commonly known as 12001 , 11871 , 11859, 11847, 11881 Levan, City
of Livonia, State of Michigan, County of Wayne,
Lot 13, PLYMOUTH LEVAN INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, of part
of the Southwest quarter (1/4) of Section 29, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
Recorded in Liber 89, Page 19 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
N 55 Ft of Lot 11 also Lot 12, PLYMOUTH LEVAN INDUSTRIAL
SUBDIVISION, of part of the Southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, Recorded in Liber 89, Page 19 of
Plats, Wayne County Records
EXHIBIT B
Project District Area
Commonly known as 12001 , 11871 , 11859, 11847, 11881 Levan, City
of Livonia, State of Michigan, County of Wayne,
Lot 13, PLYMOUTH LEVAN INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, of part
of the Southwest quarter (1/4) of Section 29, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, Recorded in Liber 89, Page 19 of Plats, Wayne
County Records.
N 55 Ft of Lot 11 also Lot 12, PLYMOUTH LEVAN INDUSTRIAL
SUBDIVISION, of part of the Southwest quarter (1/4) of
Section 29, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, Recorded in Liber 89, Page 19
of Plats, Wayne County Records.
EXHIBIT C
Two Additional Directors
1 . Valerie Bacci
6485 Anslow Lane
Troy, Michigan
2. Art Kletzka
Kimcraft Printers, Inc.
11705 Levan
Livonia, MI 48150
#511-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 30, 1985, approved by the Planning
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a proposed ordinance amendment which would establish
the Department of Planning and Ordinance Enforcement, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
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#512-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Direction of the City Council
in its resolution 66-85, adopted on January 30, 1985, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of June 11 , 1985,
an assessment roll dated June 5, 1985 for the proposed street
improvement consisting of either a 28' wide full-depth asphalt
pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III ) or placing
approximately 4" of asphalt on existing roadway (Alternate IV)
on Hoy (Henry Ruff to Beatrice) and Melvin (South of Five Mile
Road, containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution
No. 66-85.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit, that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July
22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said special assessment roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Monday, July 22, 1985;
the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing
by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and
every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their
respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment
roll in the City Assessor' office.
#513-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 65-85, adopted on January 30, 1985, and in
accordance with Section 3.08 100, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of June 11 , 1985
an assessment roll dated June 5, 1985 for the proposed street
improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on
the existing roadway (Alternate IV) , on Munger (650' West of
Middlebelt to Henry Ruff) and Oporto (Six Mile to Munger) containing
the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively,
in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established
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for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 65-85.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
Office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July
22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said special assessment roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of Monday, July 22, 1985;
the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing
by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and
every property owner in the proposed assessment district as their
respective names and addresses appear on the most current assessment
roll in the City Assessor' s office
1514-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated May 28, 1985, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 7-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Rougeway, between Six Mile and Inkster, and Whitcomb, between
Rougeway and Inkster, 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 May 28, 1985, and that there has been
a full compliance with all provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
set Wednesday, August 14, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time
for a public hearing on the necessity for such proposed improvement
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tor 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.
#515-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received
by the office of the City Clerk on May 29, 1985 from Paul M. Zsenyuk
which in accordance with the provisions of the zoning ordinance
takes appeal from a determination made by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-103-85, with regard to Sign Permit
Application #1666, submitted by Paul Zsenyuk, requesting approval
to erect a wall sign on property located on the North side of Seven
Mile Road, between Farmington Road and Westmore Avenue in Section
3, pursuant to Section 18.47 of the zoning ordinance, the Council
does hereby designate Wednesday, July 24, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. as
the date and time for conducting a public hearing with regard to
this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper notice
in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's
official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof,
in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#516-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 12, 1985, from Norman D. Masters for Kentucky Fried Chicken,
which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from a
determination made on June 11 , 1985 by the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 6-107-85 with regard to Petition 85-5-2-16
submitted by DiConti Architects requesting permission to construct
a restaurant at the southwest corner of Farmington and Schoolcraft
Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby
designate Monday, July 22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the date and time
for conducting a public hearing with regard to this matter, such
hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing,
as well as by the publication of a notice in the City's official
newspaper of such hearing and the date and place thereof, in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#517-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Gel , Inc. , dated
June 4, 1985, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 24;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows:
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low 1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected
as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, July 24, 1985
at 7.00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, July 24, 1985 at 7:00
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on said Application.
1518-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Saf-Ti Glass
Distributors, Inc. , dated June 6, 1985, covering new industrial
Iww facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 20;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA that
it determines as follows:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units deriving
property taxes from the property which will be affected
as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and (i) indicate the Council 's interest in this matter,
and (ii ) assist these taxing units in collecting such
information as may be necessary to determine their respective
opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise the said
taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold a hearing
on this Application on Wednesday, July 24, 1985 at 7:00
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, July 24, 1985 at 7:00
P.M. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on said Application
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A roll call vote was taken on the fpregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen and Taylor.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bennett arrived at the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#519-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 11 , 1985,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 322-85, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission dated February
27, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 2-26-85, adopted on
February 19, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-1-6-1 , submitted by
the City Planning Commission for an amendment to Section 11 .03
(m) of Zoning Ordinance 543, which would provide for the location
lw. of rustproofing businesses as waiver uses in C-2 Districts, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 17, 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution 156-85,
and having also considered a communication from the Department
of Law dated May 8, 1985, which submits the proposed ordinance
amendment, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 85-1-6-1 is hereby
denied inasmuch as the Council determines to take no further action
with respect to this item.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#520-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 11 , 1985,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 733-85 in connection
with a communication from the Department of Law, dated August 28,
1984, with respect to a proposed ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter
66 (Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, which ordinance amendment was given
its first reading on August 29, 1984, by Councilman Taylor, the
Council does hereby determine to reject the proposed amendment
and to take no further action with respect to this item.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#521-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 11 , 1985,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 991-84 in connection
with a communication from the Mayor, dated November 7, 1984, to
which is attached a letter from Leonard and Lily Pack, 31570 Perth
Avenue, Livonia , Michigan 48154, dated October 26, 1984, wherein
it is proposed that a minimum age be established for door-to-door
solicitation, and having also considered a communication from the
Mayor, dated December 12, 1984, regarding policies of the Livonia
PTA Council concerning door-to-door solicitation by school children,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law
for additional review, study and thereafter a report and
recommendation.
The communication from the Chief of Police, dated November 29, 1984, concerning
citizen complaints on door-to-door solicitation, and referred to the Legislative
Committee per Council Resolution 733-84, was directed by the Committee to be received
and filed for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#522-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated June 11 , 1985,
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 736-84 in connection
with a letter from Mrs. Bonnie B Finney, 32662 Sheridan St. , Garden
City, Michigan 48135, dated August 7, 1984, wherein she has requested
that Section 5.45.070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended
with respect to the hours and days on which newspapers may be
collected by licensees or scavengers, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
Councilman McCann took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050A OF, AND
ADDING SECTION 055 TO, TITLE 10, CHAPTER 18
(CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following ordinance:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and Taylor.
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imp NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 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 85-2-1-6, change of zoning from
R-1 and P to P.S. )
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
imlof the Council .
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 85-2-1-8, change of zoning from M-1
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 .
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
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low AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 85-3-1-9, change of zoning from RUF
to R-1 )
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 .
Councilwoman Gundersen gave first reading to the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04 OF ARTICLE
II AND SECTION 18.24 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 85-12-6-5 re residential accessory
buildings)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
low 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 .
Councilwoman Gundersen gave first reading to the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 .03 OF ARTICLE
XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE". (Petition 83-10-6-5 re location
of restaurant drive-in window facilities
in C-2 districts)
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 .
LOn a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#523-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, 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 of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the
City of Livonia comprised of approximately 0.90 acres lying in
the SW 1/4 of Section 27, more particularly described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which
area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 27"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Circuits
DMA, 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. 27; 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. 27; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
Imp establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 27, at which time Circuits DMA, 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 Circuits DMA, Inc. attended said hearing and
acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the
said corporation,
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 an area
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 27".
EXHIBIT A
Premises situated in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as follows
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The Easterly 327.82 feet of the following described
1100 property: That part of the West one-half of the Southwest
one-quarter of Section 27, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
Township (now City) of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as Beginning at a point on the West line
of Section 27 distant North 0 degrees 00 minutes 39 seconds
East 1877.68 feet from the Southwest corner of Section
27, and proceeding thence along said West line of Section
27, North 0 degrees 00 minutes 39 seconds East 165.0
feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 14
seconds East 1320.09 feet to a point; thence South 0
degrees 02 minutes 31 seconds West 165.0 feet to a point;
thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 14 seconds West 1320.0
feet to a point of beginning, excepting therefrom the
West 74 feet deeded for road purposes
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#524-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Planning Director dated June 11 , 1985, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of John Stewart Associates, 1645 N. Milford Road, Milford,
Michigan, for the building addition and design modification to
the Five Mile Senior Citizens Center for the price of $283,700,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this work
and meets all specifications, and the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $227,000 from Community
Development Block Grant funds which includes all related
architectural fees, and the sum $63,700 from the unexpended fund
balance for this purpose, and the Planning Director is hereby
authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work, 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 McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and Taylor.
NAYS: None
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Jnanimously adopted, it was
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#525-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor dated June 4, 1985, approved for submission by
the Mayor with regard to Tax Item No. 46 029 99 0006 009 which
was conveyed from the Department of Natural Resources to the City
of Livonia in error, the Council does hereby refer this item back
to the City Assessor for a new report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#526-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 3, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Walter Demanski as
represented by Michael Hildreth of 27840 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA
288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax item No. 46 138
99 0047 000 (35025a) into two parcels since the same would be in
violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and law.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#527-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated June 5, 1985, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Vincent Caruana,
29515 Puritan, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does hereby find that the proposed division of Tax
item No. 46 053 02 0282 000 (14b282) would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing the same into two parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
PARCEL B
SUPERVISORS LIVONIA PLAT NO 4 T1S R9E L66 P20 WCR THE W 70.0
FT OF LOT 282
PARCEL A
SUPERVISORS LIVONIA PLAT NO 4 T1S R9E L66 P20 WCR THE E 70.0
FT OF LOT 282
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lia 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 communication from the City Clerk, dated May 28, 1985, transmitting a request
from the Treasurer/Controller of the Board of Education of Oakland Schools for the
levy of 100% of eligible property taxes (full 1 .75 mills) for the Oakland Schools School
District during the summer collection for the fiscal year beginning July 1 , 1985, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
1528-85 RESOLVED, that William L. Roskelly, 16211 Ryland, Redford,
MI 48239, as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision: Camborne
Subdivision, which is located on the east side of Hubbard Road
between Five Mile and Six Mile Roads in the East 1/2 of Section
15, the said preliminary plat being dated July 2, 1984; and it
further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and
a public hearing on July 24, 1984, and it further appearing that
such preliminary plat, together with development plans and
specifications for improvements therein have been examined and
approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the
report of that department dated May 16, 1985; therefore, the City
Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the
following conditions'
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters 16.04
through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; the
Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the regulations
and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such
department; all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from
the effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval
contained herein shall be considered null , void and of no effect
whatsoever;
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(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided
in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be subject
at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall
not be considered as having been satisfactorily and completely
installed until there is filed with the City Council the certificate
as provided in Section 16.24.370 of the said Subdivision Control
Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the
approved development plans ;
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance
with existing Subdivision Regulations;
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution;
the City Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed
subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed
plat as approved herein, and provided there has been compliance
with all other requirements of State Statute, the Subdivision Control
Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and this resolution;
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor
may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified
check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial
assurance in such form as may be approved by the Department of
Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation of all such
improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor within the
prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor elects to deposit
such financial assurances the same shall be in the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $ 170,000 00, of which at least $10,000
shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond NOT APPLICABLE
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 4,500.00, of which at least $2,000
shall be in cash.
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D. Entrance Marker $ 4,000.00, of which at least $1 ,000
shall be in cash.
E. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 875.00, (all cash)
and require cash payments in the sum of $11 ,291 .25.
(8) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric service
are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City
ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman. McCann, it
was
1529-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 29, 1985, approved by the City
Engineer and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Seven Mile
Road right-of-way located in Section 6 from Robert J. Bazzett and
Norma E. Bazzett, his wife, which land is more particularly described
as follows:
The South 60 feet of the east 218 feet of the following parcel
of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
a part of the South 1/2 of Section 6, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , more
particularly described as: That part of the East 100 acres
of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 6, described as beginning at a
point on the South line of said section, distant S. 89° 38'
20" W. 630 feet from the S.E. corner of Section 6 and
proceeding thence S. 89° 38' 20" W. along said S. line 218.0
feet, thence N 0° 05' 40" W. 158.50 feet, thence S. 89°
38' 20" W. 300.0 feet, thence N. 0° 05' 40" W. 573.50 feet,
thence N 89° 38' 20" E. 518.0 feet, thence S. 0° 05' 40"
E. 732.0 feet to the point of beginning. (06J20) - Seven
Mile Road right-of-way.
and
South 60 feet of the West 100.0 feet of the East 998.0 feet
of the South 158.50 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast
1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. (06J18) - Seven Mile Road
right-of-way.
and
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South 60 feet of the West 75 feet of the East 1073 feet of
the south 158.50 feet of the East 100 acres of the Southeast 1/4
of Section 6, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. (06J16bJ17) - Seven Mile Road
right-of-way.
subject to the following terms and conditions.
1 . that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $5300.00,
2. that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title
work in the sum of $300 00,
3. that the City's portion of the prorated state, county,
county drain, school and community college tax shall
be in a sum not to exceed $69.34;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $5669.34 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from Community Development
Block Grant Funds 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett and Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#530-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 6, 1985, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and which transmits a proposal from Computer
Election Systems, Inc. , as set forth in a letter dated April 16,
1985, for a new voter registration system and ballot counting system
for the office of the City Clerk, the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare a contract between the City
Clerk and Computer Election Systems, Inc. , which upon preparation
shall be submitted to the City Council for its approval .
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#531-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated June 6, 1985, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and which transmits a proposal from Computer
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Election Systems, Inc. , as set forth in a letter dated April 16,
1985, for a new voter registration system and ballot counting system
for the office of the City Clerk, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Computer Committee for its information.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra , it
was
#532-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation, dated June 5, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of $150.00
from Big Bills Sport Shop, 25636 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights,
Michigan, and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
the sum of $150 from the Revenue Account to Account #101-704-776
for the construction of the Press Box/Control Area for Ford Field.
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#533-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 ,
as amended, Conrad J. Gniewek, 14571 Auburndale, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term commencing
on July 12, 1985, with all the authority and duties as set forth
in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#534-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 ,
as amended, Sharron G. Brown, 35573 Leon, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
for a three year term of office, such term commencing on July 12,
1985, with all the authority and duties as set forth in the said
Zoning ordinance and Act 207.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#535-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 ,
as amended, Hugh Patrick O'Neill , 18360 Levan, Livonia, Michigan
48152, is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, for a three year term of office, such term commencing
on July 12, 1985, with all the authority and duties as set forth
in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#536-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 7, 1985, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following cash
donations
1 . Michigan Depression Glass $ 315.00
35099 Ann Arbor Trail
Livonia, Michigan 48150
2. Lucille P. Gentry
16942 Riverview
Detroit, Michigan 48219 50.00
3. Douglas A. Bush
34649 Sheridan - Sq. Dancing
Westland, Michigan 48185 50.00
4. James W. Park
21984 Wildwood
Dearborn, Michigan 48128 400.00
5. Citizens United for Responsible Education
11423 Cranston
Livonia, Michigan 48150 15.00
6. Edwin B. Henson - Sq. Dancing 40.00
12124 Boston Post 40.00
Livonia, Michigan 48150
7. Gertrude R. Fuchs
9119 Melvin 17.50
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Livonia, Michigan 48150 21 .00
L $948.50
Further, the Council does hereby approve an increase in the amount
of $948.50 for Sundry Income Account #101-000-698.000.000 and
Community Resources Account #100-891-931 .010.000 for the Senior
Citizens Program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, Taylor.
NAYS: None.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#537-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
June 18, 1985, from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated June 18, 1985, executed by James
S. Liakos and Vasileka Liakos, his wife, for.
The South twenty (20) feet of the following parcel
of land
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 31 , T. 1 S. , R.
9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 Section
line distant S. 88° 11 ' 20" East, 1064 07 feet from
the center 1/4 corner of said Section 31 ; proceeding
thence S. 88° 11 ' 20" East along said line, 440 feet;
thence N. 1° 53' 20. East, 187.98 feet, thence No.
76° 04' West, 351 feet, thence S. 22° 10' West 279.12
feet to the point of beginning (Part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 31F1b2)
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#538-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules
for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-82 so as to
permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the
agenda.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#539-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "City")
the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions
of unemployment and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist
industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage the location,
expansion or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
has been initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the
City of Livonia (the "Corporation") ; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338") , has
prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project Plan") , providing
all information and requirements necessary for the construction
and equipping of a one story, 15,000 square foot office and
manufacturing facility to be owned by Theodore G. Arens and Pamela
J. Arens, leased to Stegner Electric Controls, Inc. and to be located
at 35432 Industrial Drive, Livonia , Michigan 48150 (the "Project");
and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"), this legislative
body has conducted a public hearing on the Project, the Project
Plan, and the bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of
not to exceed $1 ,000,000 proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation to finance all or part of the costs of the project
(the "Bonds"),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1 . The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation meets the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act
338, and is hereby approved.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of
the Project for not less than one year after approval of the Project
Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan
properly.
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3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined
in the Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has the ability
to arrange, or cause to be arranged, the financing
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary
to carry out the purposes of Act No. 338, and is hereby approved.
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in an amount
not to exceed $1 ,000,000, in accordance with the terms set forth
in the Project Plan, to finance all or part of the costs of the
Project as described herein and in the Project Plan, is hereby
approved.
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained, the
Project Plan as submitted and the Project to which it relates serves
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and strengthen
and revitalize the City's economy and, therefore, constitutes a
vital and necessary public purpose.
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
nanimously adopted, it was
1540-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 1042-84, adopted on December 10, 1984, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of June 26, 1985,
an assessment roll dated June 25, 1985 for the proposed street
improvement consisting of either a 28' wide full-depth asphalt
pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) or placing
approximately 4" of asphalt on existing roadway (Alternate IV)
on Shadyside, Westmore and Curtis, in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 10,
containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution
1042-84.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit. that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
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that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July
22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of July 22, 1985, the
City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending
written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property
owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names
and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the
City Assessor's office.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann , and
unanimously adopted, it was
#541-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 1043-84, adopted on December 10, 1984, and in
accordance with Section 3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared,
reported and certified to the Council under date of June 26, 1985
an assessment roll dated June 25, T985 for the proposed street
improvement consisting of either a 28' wide full-depth asphalt
pavement with mountable asphalt curbs (Alternate III) or placing
approximately 4" of asphalt on existing roadway (Alternate IV)
on Fairfield (Six Mile to Curtis) containing the special assessments
to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special
assessment district heretofore established for the construction
and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution 1043-84.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council ; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City
Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the
provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, to wit: that the assessment roll has been made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and
that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan on Monday, July
22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll
at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed
to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and
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circulated generally in and throughout the said City, at least
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of July 22, 1985, the
City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending
written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property
owner in the proposed assessment district as their respective names
and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the
City Assessor's office.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, this 1057th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 8.35 P.M. , June 26, 1985.
Rober~t F. Nash, City erk