HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-10-24 21246
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 24, 1984, 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 approximately 8:03 p.m. Councilman Taylor delivered
the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present. Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann,
Fernon P. Feenstra and Alice Gundersen Absent. None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J. Nagy, Planning Director, Gary Clark,
Assistant Chief Engineer, Captain Dennis Swift, Police Department; Edith Davis,
Personnel Director, Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Michael Reiser, Facility
Maintenance Supervisor; Ron Mardiros, Assessor; Robert Smith, Chief Librarian,
David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, Ben Cedar, Traffic Commission,
and Tom Carey, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
1871-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,040th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October
10, 1984, are hereby approved.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilman Feenstra.
1872-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 28,
1984, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director
and the Director of Public Safety and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the following low bids which meet specifications.
A. The bid of Tennyson Chevrolet, Inc. , 32570
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Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
four (4) 1985 Chevrolet Impalas for the price
of $33,144 which price includes trade-ins;
and
B. The bid of Bill Brown Ford, 32222 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for two (2)
1985 pickup truck chassis (Animal Control
Vehicles) for the price of $15,184 which price
includes trade-ins.
#873-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Mr. Donald W. Haskell , 18271 Gillman , Livonia , Michigan
48152, dated September 26, 1984, wherein he has requested
that the speed limit on Seven Mile Road be reduced, the
Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Road
Commission reduce the speed limit on Seven Mile Road between
Inkster and Haggerty Roads from 50 MPH to 40 MPH, further,
the Council takes this means to again request that the
Wayne County Road Commission consider Council Resolution
731-84 adopted on August 29, 1984 and Council Resolution
515-83 adopted on June 29, 1983 wherein the City Council
requested similar action, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Wayne County Road Commission, the Office of the
Wayne County Commissioners and Mr. William Lucas, Wayne
County Executive.
#874-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October
9, 1984, approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a one year
extension agreement for City Hall elevator service
maintenance at a monthly rate of $563.41 with Schindler
Haughton Elevator Corporation, 1409 G. Allen Drive, Troy,
Michigan 48083, in the manner and form herein submitted,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said item
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140
D 5. of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#875-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk dated October 3, 1984 to which is
attached a communication from Plante & Moran, Certified
Public Accountants, 26211 Central Park Boulevard, P.O.
Box 307, Southfield, Michigan 48037 , dated October 1 , 1984,
the Council does hereby determine to retain the firm of
Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, for performing
the annual independent audit of the accounts of the City
of Livonia for the year ending November 30, 1984, as required
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by the City Charter and in accordance with the guidelines
set forth in the State Uniform Accounting Act, 1978, P.A.
2, for a total fee not to exceed $38,000, the allocation
of which shall be as follows:
General Fund $22,000
Municipal Refuse Disposal Fund 2,000
Special Assessment Fund 6,000
Water and Sewer Fund 8,000
$38,000
#876-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated September
12, 1984, and the report and recommendation of the Chief
of Police dated October 1 , 1984, in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from Joan
L. Atkinson for transfer of 1984 Class C Licensed Business
with Dance Permit, from William Joseph Atkinson Estate,
Gary Alan Atkinson, Personal Representative, for a business
located at 32826 Five Mile, Livonia , Michigan 48154; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
#877-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 1 , 1984,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to take the following action.
(1 ) Advise the Board of County Road Commissioners
(Permit Division) of the City's willingness to
accept jurisdiction and maintenance of
approximately 160 1 f. of 12" storm sewer within
the Five Mile Road Right-of-Way (starting at
Golfview Ave and extending westerly) in connection
with the development of a professional office
building located on the north side of Five Mile
Road in the S.E. 4 of Section 17; and
(2) 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
#878-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 4, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 9-211-84 adopted on September
25, 1984 with regard to Sign Permit Application #1207 ,
submitted by Marvin R Hoffman requesting approval to erect
a sign on a building located on the west side of Middlebelt
Road between Seven Mile and Clarita in Section 11 , the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
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Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit
Application #1207, subject to compliance with the same
condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission.
#879-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 9-209-84 adopted on September
25, 1984 with regard to Sign Permit Applications #1228
and #1229 submitted by Twin Valley Corporation requesting
approval to erect wall signs and one ground sign on property
located on the north side of Schoolcraft Service Drive
between Merriman Road and Berwick Avenue in Section 22,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit
Applications #1228 and #1229, subject to compliance with
the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of
the Planning Commission.
#880-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated October 5, 1984 with regard to the
Plymouth Road Beautification Project, the Council does
hereby approve and establish the following policy.
To encourage property owners to dedicate land to the
City of Livonia in accordance with the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, which Plan calls for Plymouth Road
to be 120' in width, 60' north and south of the road
center The City of Livonia will , in turn, have
constructed at no cost to the property owner conveying
the land, the public sidewalk in conformance with the
City standards
#881-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the mayor dated October 5, 1984 wherein he has
recommended adoption of a policy with respect to the Plymouth
Road Beautification Project, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of adopting a policy, with respect to other
areas in the City, to the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
for its report and recommendation
#882-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated October
1 , 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to a court claim against the City of Livonia police
professional liability policy which has been settled by
the City's insurance carrier in the case of Walter Stokely
and Rodel Wade v City of Livonia, et al . , the Council does
hereby authorize the payment of the sum of $5,000 to be
charged to Insurance Account #101-925-918 with respect
to this matter.
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#883-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law dated October 5, 1984, approved
by the City Engineer and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby repeal and rescind Council
Resolution 903-81 which authorized the acquisition of certain
Right-of-Way on Newburgh Road, North of Joy Road, from
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gordon, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A communication received from the Livonia Traffic Commission, dated
October 2, 1984, re: Truck Traffic in the Coventry Gardens/Coventry Woods
Subdivision and the Traffic Commission 's recommendation that there be no further
signage prohibiting truck traffic within the subdivision, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Traffic Commission, dated October 2, 1984,
wherein the Traffic Commission recommends no further signing in the area of
Parkville from Seven Mile to Morlock, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
#884-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Traffic Commission dated October 2, 1984, which
transmits its resolution 44-84 wherein the Commission did
deny a request for "No Parking" signage along the west
side of Norman St. between Allen and Ross, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads & Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#885-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Engineer dated September 25, 1984, approved
by the Planning Director, approved for submission by the
Mayor and which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
623-84, with regard to construction of a curb cut for a
drive approach at the proposed Quality Inn Hotel which
is to be located on the South side of Six Mile Road,
immediately East of the 1-96/275 Freeway, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads & Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation
#886-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 24,
1984 which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to certain improvements which were completed at the
Bicentennial Park and at the Farmington Road Senior Citizen
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Center pursuant to Council Resolutions 685-83, 686-83,
687-83 and 688-83, the Council does hereby amend and revise
its previous action so as to appropriate the sum of (1 )
$14,457.60 from the Water Capital Outlay Account, (2)
$6,707.99 from the Sewer Capital Outlay Account, (3)
$123,061 .51 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that this bond
issue be reimbursed at such time as proceeds are available
from a future Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond Issue, and
(4) $11 ,461 .04 from Federal "Jobs Bill " Funds
#887-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 27,
1984 which bears the signature of the Finance Director,
is approved by the Planning Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with respect to sidewalk construction in the
Argonne and Schanhite Manor Subdivisions (Contract 83-1 ),
the Council does hereby determine that in order to finalize
this contract that it does establish that the final contract
amount is in the sum of $155,910.71 , further, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of
an additional sum of $6,326.71 from funds provided in the
Federal "Jobs Bill " grant to cover the cost of the additional
work which was completed by the contractor.
#888-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated September 20,
1984, which bears the signature of the Finance Director,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding
replacement and/or construction of new sidewalks at various
locations in the City of Livonia, said list being included
herein by reference which work was done pursuant to Council
Resolution Nos 363-83 and 582-83 and in accordance with
the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of Chapter 4 of Title
12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Treasurer is hereby directed to send a statement of charges
to all property owners in the amounts listed above in
accordance with Section 3.08 150 of Title 3, Chapter 8
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
Council does hereby establish the evening of Wednesday,
December 19, 1984 at 8.00 p.m. at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan as the time and place
when the Council shall meet for the purpose of adopting
a resolution placing a special assessment upon said property
for such charges unless the same are paid prior to the
date of such meeting, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution, further the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $2,323.86 for work completed at Silver Village,
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the same to be charged to Silver Village Ground Maintenance
(Account No 296-831-938.000 000) , and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $13,042.78 from the $7 9 Million General Obligation
Road Improvement Bond Issue to cover the City's share of
this program, and further, in order to provide for the
final payment to the contractor for the 1983 Sidewalk Repair
Program, the sum of $6,404.92 is hereby appropriated and
authorized to be expended from the $7 9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue subject to the
reimbursement of said amount from the proceeds of the single
lot assessments.
#889-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed
ordinance submitted by Council President Robert R. Bishop,
dated October 8, 1984, which would create a Department
of Legislative Affairs, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Law Department for the preparation of the
proposed ordinance in codified form for submission to the
Council
#890-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police dated October 1 , 1984 which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and the Director
of Public Safety and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the donation of a Xerox 4000, #282-158771
photocopying machine presented to the Police Department
by the firm of Louis G Redstone and Associates, Inc. ,
28425 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152
#891-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Mayor dated October 9, 1984 with regard to the
reappointment of Carl R Quist, 16942 Yorkshire, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to serve as a representative of the City
of Livonia on the Community Commission on Drug Abuse for
a term which will expire on October 7, 1987, the Council
does hereby approve and concur in said appointment.
#892-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 8, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
161-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Fairfield (Six Mile to Curtis) , 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
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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, estimates, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of October 8, 1984, and
that there has been a full compliance with all of the
provisions of Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Wednesday, November 28, 1984 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 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
#893-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 8, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
187-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Fairfield and Mayfield Drives, South of
Six Mile Road and such report having indicated the number
of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be
prepared plans and specifications therefor and an 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, estimates, plans,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of
October 8, 1984, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
set Wednesday, November 28, 1984 at 8 00 p m as the date
and time for a Public Hearing on the necessity for such
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proposed improvement which Public Hearing shall be held
before the Council in the 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
#894-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 8, 1984, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
238-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed street
improvement of Shadyside, Westmore & Curtis, 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 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,
estimates, plans, specifications and recommendations have
been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City
Clerk under date of October 8, 1984, and that there has
been a full compliance with all the provisions of Section
3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Council does hereby set Wednesday, November 28, 1984
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 City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, pursuant
to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS None
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#895-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Board Affairs
Committee dated October 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 437-83 in connection with the question
of whether or not the City should place a dollar limitation
on all future expenditures with regard to the operation
of the Youth Employment Office, the Council does hereby
determine that the City's 40% share for the operation of
the Youth Employment Office shall not increase annually
beyond the rate of increase of the Consumer Price Index
for the Livonia Public School ' s Fiscal Year.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#896-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Board Affairs
Committee dated October 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 783-84 in connection with a letter
from the Department of Law dated August 30, 1984 and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 777-82 with regard
to a proposed land swap between the City of Livonia and
the Livonia Public Schools with respect to parcels A, D,
F and G, the Council does hereby determine as follows:
(a) With respect to Parcel A, the Department
of Law is hereby requested to submit its
report and recommendation with respect to
the term "urban renewal" in order to determine
if this restriction would limit the future
use of the property by the City,
(b) With respect to Parcel D, determine to take
no further action; and
(c) With respect to Parcels A, F, and G, request
that the Department of Law contact the
proprietors of subject subdivisions to
ascertain whether or not they would be willing
to donate these properties to the City in
fee simple (i .e. , with current restrictions
removed) with the understanding the City
would have it appraised and consider it to
be a charitable donation to the extent of
the appraised value.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
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#897-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Board Affairs
Committee dated October 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1034-80 in connection with a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
July 8, 1980, which sets forth its resolution 6-155-80
adopted on June 24, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-5-1-17,
submitted by the Livonia Public Schools for a change of
zoning on property located on the southeast corner of
Fairfield and Orangelawn Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 34, from P.L. to R-1 , and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
September 8, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 734-80,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
IL. it was
1898-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Board Affairs
Committee dated October 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1126-80 in connection with a
communication from the Mayor, dated November 25, 1980,
to which is attached communications from the Planning
Director and the Michigan Department of Transportation,
with respect to excess land owned by the Department of
Transportation, located at the S.E. corner of Five Mile
Road and Eckles Road, being approximately 0.6 acres in
size, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#899-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/School Board Affairs
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Committee dated October 8, 1984 and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 164-77 in connection with the
communication dated January 21 , 1977 from the Chief
Librarian, transmitting a resolution adopted by the Library
Commission on January 17, 1977, with respect to the
acquisition of a site for a library in the northwest section
of the City, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#900-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated October 9, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 118-84 in connection with a communication from
the Vice President of the Sheffield Estates Homeowner's
Association dated February 1 , 1984, wherein a request is
submitted for the construction of sidewalks on Wayne Road,
south of Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
16. and unanimously adopted, it was
#901-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated October 9, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 118-84, the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
relative to the proposed installation of stop signs at
the intersection of Curtis and Wayne Roads.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted it was
#902-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated October 9, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 264-84 in connection with a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 6, 1984, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Phil Mainella, 14941 Country Club, 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 Nos.
46 001 04 0317 000 (01D317) , 46 001 04 0318 000 (01D318)
and 46 001 04 0319 000 (O1D319) would not be contrary to
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the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into 2 parcels,
the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
PARCEL A
The West 66.0 feet of Lots 317, 318, and 319
Argonne Subdivision T1S, R9E, L40, P5, Wayne
County Records.
PARCEL B
The East 74.25 feet of Lots 317, 318 and 319
Argonne Subdivision T1S, R9E, L40, P5, Wayne
County Records
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#903-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated October 9, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 624-84 in connection with a comrunication from
the City Assessor, dated June 15, 1984, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request
from Mr Dale L. Graham, 3484 W. Walton, Drayton Plains,
Michigan 48020 submitted by his attorney Mr. Robert H
Lorion, 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 46 010 01 0114 000 (03A114) would not be
contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does accordingly, approve of dividing the same into
three (3) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows
PARCEL A
The East 165 60 feet of Lot 114 of "Folker's
Farmington Acres" being a subdivision of part
of the N.W 4 of Section 3, T. 1 S , R 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp , now City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, recorded in Liber 61 on Page 90 subject
to all easements and restrictions of record
containing 16,560 square feet or 0.380 acres
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PARCEL B
The West 135.00 feet of the east 300.60 feet
of Lot 114 of "Folker's Farmington Acres" being
a subdivision of part of the NW 4 of Section
3, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia Twp , now City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, recorded
in Liber 61 on Page 90, subject to all easements
and restrictions of record containing 13,500
square feet or 0.31 acres
PARCEL C
The West 135 00 feet of Lot 114 of "Folker's
Farmington Acres" being a subdivision of part
of the N.W 4 of Section 3, T. 1 S , R 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp , now City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, recorded in Liber 61 on Page 90 subject
to all easements and restrictions of record
containing 13,500 square feet or 0 31 acres,
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
LINCounty Register of Deeds
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen
NAYS Taylor, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#904-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee
dated October 9, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 290-83 in connection with a communication from
the Traffic Commission dated March 31 , 1983, approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 866-82 with regard to the question of installing
left turn traffic signal devices at all major intersections
in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby request
that the Traffic Commission and the Traffic Engineer
re-submit requests similar to their prior requests to the
Wayne County Road Commission for left turn flashing devices
at the intersection of Plymouth and Merriman and at the
intersection of Seven Mile and Middlebelt
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#905-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
17, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 785-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated September 11 , 1984 which transmits its
resolution 8-187-84 wherein it is recommended that the
preliminary plat for the Bicentennial Estates Subdivision
No. 2, proposed to be located on the west side of Gill
Road, North of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 4 of Section
4, be approved, the Council does hereby approve of the
said preliminary plat subject to receipt of the report
and recommendation by the Department of Public Works relative
to the development plans and specifications for the
improvement therein and the financial assurances guaranteeing
the satisfactory installation of such improvements.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#906-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
Le, recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
17, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 785-84,
the Council does hereby determine that stop signs shall
be located on a 90 day emergency basis at the locations
as proposed on a Plan of Bicentennial Subdivision #1 showing
thereon the location of Stop Signs and No Thru Traffic
Signs as prepared by the Planning Department dated October
24, 1984 and concurred in by the Traffic Bureau of the
Police Department, and it is further requested that these
traffic signs shall remain in place until such a time as
Bicentennial Estates Subdivision #2 is constructed and
thereafter be reevaluated for traffic control purposes,
and the Traffic Commission is hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#907-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
17, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 785-84,
the Council does hereby request that the Police Department
place Bicentennial Subdivision #1 on its Special Attention
List for Traffic Control
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#908-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
17, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 810-84
in connection with a comurunication from the City Planning
Comurission dated August 30, 1984 which transmits its
resolution 8-176-84 adopted on August 21 , 1984 with regard
to Sign Permit Application #1170, submitted by Euko
Design/Signs, Inc. , requesting approval to erect a wall
sign on a building located on the southeast corner of
Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in Section 36, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Comurission and approve the said Sign Application #1170,
with an area of 20 sq feet and as revised in a sketch
dated October 17, 1984, and 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 existing poles that presently extend above the
free standing ground sign shall be reduced to the height
of the said sign face
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
Iwoit was
1909-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated 10-17-84
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 802-84 in
connection with a letter from Robert W. Summers, 233 S.
Main, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, dated August 31 , 1984,
appealing a denial by the Bureau of Inspection of an
application for a permit to move a house from 32818 Grand
River, Farmington, Michigan to 14647 Bainbridge, Livonia,
Michigan, and having also considered a letter dated October
9, 1984 from the petitioner, the Council does hereby reject
this appeal and concur in the decision of the Bureau of
Inspection which denied this request for the issuance of
a permit
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#910-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
17, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 866-84
in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
September 27, 1984 to which is attached a proposed amendment
to Sections 2 76.020 and 2.76.040 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances which would provide that the position of Head
Librarian shall be appointed by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#911-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated September
18, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 513-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated May 25, 1984, which transmits its resolution
5-99-84 adopted on May 15, 1984, with regard to Sign
Application #843, submitted by Chaben-Young, D.D.S. , P.C. ,
requesting erection of a ground sign on property located
on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Orangelawn
and W. Chicago in Section 36, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve
Sign Application #843, based upon a sketch which shows
a double pedestal sign which shall be 5' high and 6' long,
and subject to compliance with the conditions set forth
in the aforesaid action of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1912-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Manager of Livonia Mall Management, 29514 Seven Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated October 4, 1984,
submitted on behalf of the Christmas Parade Committee wherein
a request is submitted to place banners on railroad grade
separations at Middlebelt, Farmington and Newburgh Roads
to advertise Livonia's 2nd Annual Holiday Parade which
is to be held Saturday, November 17, 1984, the Council
does hereby grant permission to the Christmas Parade
Committee to hang a banner at the viaduct on Newburgh Road
in the manner and form herein submitted, further the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate to the County of
Wayne that in the event permission were granted to the
Christmas Parade Committee to hang similar banners on
viaducts located on Farmington and Middlebelt Roads, the
City of Livonia would hold the County of Wayne harmless
for any and all liability in connection with this activity,
further, the action herein taken is made subject to
submission of a release and hold harmless agreement by
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the Christmas Parade Committee which shall be subject to
approval as to form by the Department of Law
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS Bennett, Ventura
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1913-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated October 1 , 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Michael Hildreth, 31044 Ford Road, Garden City, Michigan
48135, 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. 46 003 01 0407 000 (01f407) would not be
contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into
four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows•
PARCEL A
The West 189.21 feet of the North 123.44 feet
(W Side) & 123.24 feet (E side) of Lot 407,
"Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7" as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 58 of Plats, Wayne County
Records. Part of the West 2 of the S.W 4 of
Section 1 , T 1 S, R 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan. Containing 0.5357 Acres and
subject to restrictions of record.
PARCEL B
The West 250.0 feet of the North 88 0 feet of
the South 176.0 feet of Lot 407, "Supervisor's
Livonia Plat No. 7" as recorded in Liber 66,
Page 58 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Part
of the West Z of the S.W 4 of Section 1 , T 1
S, R 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
Containing 0.5051 Acres and subject to restrictions
of record.
PARCEL C
The West 250 0 feet of the South 88 0 feet of
Lot 407, "Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 7" as
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im• recorded in Liber 66, Page 58 of Plats, Wayne
County Records. Part of the West z of the S.W.
4 of Section 1 , T 1 S, R 9 E, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, MI. Containing 0.5051 Acres and
subject to restrictions of record
PARCEL D
The East 110.0 feet of the North 123.24 feet
(W. Side) & 123.12 feet (E. side) of Lot 407,
along with the South 176 0 feet of the East 48.98
feet (S. side) & 49.16 feet (N. side) of Lot
407, "Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 7" as recorded
in Liber 66, Page 58 of Plats, Wayne County
Records. Part of the West z of the S W. 4 of
Section 1 , T 1 S, R 9 E, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan. Containing 0.5093 Acres and
subject to restrictions of record
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen
NAYS• Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#914-84 (Laurel Commons Associates Project) 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 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
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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 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.
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
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of the individuals listed on Exhibit C (Paul Riggio and
Daniel J. Kelley) 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
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#915-84 (Sedar Enterprises) 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 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 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
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 (Donald John Kline,
Jr and Harvey Miller) 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.
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6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra ,
it was
#916-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 4, 1984
which transmits its resolution 9-210-84 adopted on September
25, 1984, with regard to Sign Permit Application #1241
submitted by Radiant Sign Company requesting approval to
erect a wall sign on a building located on the West side
of Middlebelt Road, between Seven Mile and Clarita in Section
11 , the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and approve said Sign Application
#1241 , subject to compliance with the same conditions set
forth in the action by the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Mr. Konrad Stauch, of Stauch and Arabo, P.C. , 20411
W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 202, Southfield, Michigan 48076,
wherein a request is submitted to revise and amend Council
Resolution 759-84 adopted on September 10, 1984 so as to
have the same create two parcels which have different legal
descriptions from that previously approved, the Council
does hereby reject and deny this request.
On a substitute motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously adopted, it was
#917-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Mr. Konrad Stauch of Stauch and Arabo, P.C. , 20411
W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 202, Southfield, Michigan 48076,
wherein a request is submitted to revise and amend Council
Resolution 759-84 adopted on September 10, 1984 so as to
have the same create two parcels which have different legal
descriptions from that previously approved, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#918-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1984
which transmits its resolution 9-204-84 adopted on September
25, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-7-2-24, submitted by
Michael Turchanik requesting waiver use approval to construct
and operate a coin-operated self-serve car wash on the
northwest corner of Joy Road and Hix Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#919-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 2, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 9-201-84 adopted on September
25, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-9-2-30, submitted by
T Rogvoy Associates, Inc , for Apostolic Christian Church
requesting waiver use approval to construct a nursing home
and care facility for the aged on property located on the
south side of Wentworth Avenue, west of Middlebelt in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, which property is zoned P.S.
and RUF, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 84-9-2-30
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 Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#920-84 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 , 1984,
and ending November 30, 1985, as shown in the Budget document
on Pages I through XXXII, submitted by the Mayor to the
Council on September 14, 1984, 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 227
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
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been held on October 15, 1984, after proper notice being
published in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, the official
newspaper of the City, on September 27, 1984, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura , seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#921-84 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 , 1984, and ending November 30, 1985,
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 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;
(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
ibm 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;
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(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy
of .031 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 commercial 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;
(d) 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;
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy
of .092 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 1959, 1965 and 1968 Fire Station
Bond Issue, in addition to the amount which is
authorized to be levied for general purposes;
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy
of .015 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 1960 and 1965 Public Library
Bond Issue, in addition to the amount which is
authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes;
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy
of .168 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
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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,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy
of .622 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#922-84 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the 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. 26 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 1 , which installment is due
April 1 , 1985, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1985, and
(b) Installment No. 24 on the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No 2, which installment is due
April 1 , 1985, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1985, and
(c) Installment No. 20 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 19, which installment is due
April 1 , 1985, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1985, and
(d) Installment No. 18 of the respective assessments
for improving Livonia Drain No. 22 and Livonia
Drain No. 22 Branches, which installment is due
April 1 , 1985, and to pay the interest on the
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unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1985; and
(e) Installment No. 17 of the assessment for the
improving of Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain,
which installment is due April 1 , 1985, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest payment is also due on April 1 , 1985;
and
(f) Installment No. 15 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drains Nos 2 (Branches) , 11 (Extensions) ,
19 (Extension) , 22 (Branches and Extension) and
26, which installments are due April 1 , 1985,
and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1985,
and
(g) Installment No. 14 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which
installment is due April 1 , 1985, and to pay
the interest on the unpaid balance, which interest
is also due on April 1 , 1985; and
(h) Installment No. 9 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches) ,
16 (Extension and Branches) , 38 , 41 and 42, which
respective installments are each due April 1 ,
1985, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1985; and
(i ) Installment No. 8 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 27 (Branches) , which installment
is due April 1 , 1985, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also
due on April 1 , 1985; and
(j) Installment No. 6 of the assessment for improving
Livonia Drain No. 10 (Extension and Branches) ,
which installment is due April 1 , 1985, and to
pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1 , 1985, and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine
that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy
of .785 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
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Wayne County Drain Commissioner, 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#923-84 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 twelfth 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 .142 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 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#924-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated October 4, 1984, from the Department of Law
transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement,
more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated October 1 , 1984, executed by
George S. and Toula C. Vlahakis, his wife, for.
The centerline of a twenty (20) foot wide easement
being more particularly described as follows
That part of the N.W 4 of Section 26, T. 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at a point distant S. 89°21 'E. , 1083.50
feet and S. 0°29'56" W. , 679.52 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING of said centerline from the N.W. corner of
Section 26; proceeding thence due East 130 feet to
POINT OF ENDING of said twenty (20) foot wide easement
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 26E29a, 30a) .
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#925-84 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
1926-84 (Heritage Commons Office Center) 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 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
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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 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
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 (Charles E. Roy
and Paul Burger) 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.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1927-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
George V. Cartsos of the lawfirm of Cartsos, Simon &
Korachis, 1880 Penobscot Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226
dated October 22, 1984, submitted in behalf of Livonia
Restaurants (now known as Bobby's Country House) , wherein
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a request is submitted for an amendment to the current
sublease agreement so as to reduce the percentage rate,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#928-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Livonia Jaycees dated October 22, 1984, wherein
permission is requested to conduct an annual Livonia Jaycees
Haunted House fund raiser to be conducted in the parking
lot of the Wonderland Shopping Center from October 19,
1984 to October 30, 1984 during the hours of 7.00 p.m. to
10.00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 p.m. to
11 :00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and which further requests
that all fees be waived, the Council does hereby grant
this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and
the City Clerk and all other City officials are hereby
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#929-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Representative of the Livonia Junior Miss Pageant dated
October 18, 1984, wherein permission is requested to post
signs on private property in the City of Livonia which
will publicize the Junior Miss Pageant to be held at
Churchill High School on November 24, 1984, and which signs
will be put up during the week of November 5, 1984 and
taken down on November 25, 1984 and which are to be located
at the following locations.
36780 Joy Road;
Southeast corner of Farmington and Schoolcraft,
Northeast corner of Plymouth Road and Newburgh, North
side of Plymouth Road, 12 blocks east of Farmington,
Calvary Missionary Church, 29850 Six Mile Road; and
Southeast corner of Newburgh and Seven Mile Roads.
The Council does hereby approve and grant this request
in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to approval
by the private property owners.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,041st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9.05 p.m. , October 24, 1984.
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK