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Imw MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On November 8, 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 8:00 p.m. Councilman Bennett delivered
the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert
R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, Fernon P.
Feenstra, Alice Gundersen and Gerald Taylor. Absent. None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, John J. Nagy, Planning Director, G. E. Siemert,
Chief Engineer, Ron Reinke, Supt. of Parks and Recreation, Edith Davis, Personnel
Iwo Director, Jack Dodge, Finance Director, David Katz, Administrative Assistant
to the Mayor; Barney Knorp, Fire Chief; Sue Wisler, Program Supervisor Cable
TV; James Inglis, Housing Director, and Simon Silver, Aging Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#930-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,041st Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October
24, 1984, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Finance Director, dated October 22, 1984,
transmitting the Financial Statements for the month ending September 30, 1984,
was received and filed for the information of the Council .
By direction of the Chair, Agenda Item No 5 regarding the purchase
of a twelve passenger van by the City, was removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed on the Regular Agenda.
LThe following resolutions were offered by Councilman McCann and
seconded by Councilman Feenstra:
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031-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 9, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the surplus Troxler 2401 Model
Surface Moisture-Density Gauge, the Council does hereby
declare the aforementioned gauge to be surplus equipment
and does authorize the Engineering and Inspection Division,
together with the Finance Director, to do all things
necessary to obtain bids for the sale of this equipment
in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Financial
Ordinance, the same to thereafter be submitted to Council
for its consideration.
#932-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief dated September 25, 1984,
approved by the Director of Public Safety and the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Fire Department, together
with the Finance Director, to do all things necessary to
prepare specifications and obtain bids for the purchase
of one pumper fire truck, with funds to be utilized from
the 1968 Fire Department Bond Issue.
#933-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Arts Commission dated October 9, 1984,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
Imo submission by the Mayor and which is submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 660-84, wherein a request is submitted
for the waiver of fees concerning DPW overtime expenses
in the amount of $895 in connection with this year's Arts
& Crafts Festival , the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the foregoing request in the manner and form
herein submitted.
#934-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated September 10, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein the Civil Service Commission, at
its regular meeting of August 23, 1984, did approve a request
for an additional appropriation for the Education and
Training/Tuition Account, the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $1 ,000 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
to be transferred to the Education and Training/Tuition
Reimbursement Account No. 101-220-960.040.000 for this
purpose.
#935-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October
11 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Parks and Recreation
Commission, in its resolution 1767-84 has recommended certain
changes in the adult softball , basketball and volleyball
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programs in addition to a fee of $15 to be charged to all
non-residents participating in the foregoing programs,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the
recommendation as set forth in the aforesaid communication.
#936-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks b Recreation dated October
11 , 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Parks and Recreation
Commission in its resolution 1768-84 has recommended the
following adjustments in the rental rates at the City ice
arenas:
CURRENT RATES - PER HOUR PROPOSED RATES - PER HOUR
$60.00 LHA, Girls Hockey $60.00 LHA, Girls Hockey, Over 30,
Over 30, High School Senior Hockey, High School
regardless of what time of
day for contracted hours.
$75.00 All Others $75.00 Prime Time Hours
Mon-Fri 11 :00 a.m.-11 :00 p.m.
Sat-Sun 8:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
$50.00 Non-Prime Time Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-11 :00 a.m.
11 :00 p.m.- 1 :00 a.m.
Sat-Sun 6:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the
recommendation as set forth in the aforesaid communication.
#937-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October 11 ,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, wherein the Parks and Recreation
Commission in its resolution 1758-84 has recommended certain
changes in the fee structure for Athletic Field Permits and
Usage, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the
recommendation as set forth in the aforesaid communication.
#938-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated October 18,
1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf
of the City, accept a donation of $800.00 from the Livonia
Junior Football League to be used to construct a combination
Storage Area, Control Booth, Press Box Facility between Diamonds
1 and 2 at Ford Field.
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#939-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 11 , 1984, approved
1110, by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the transfer of the sum of $1 ,000 from the Printing and
Publishing Account #441-904 and $1 ,700 from the Salaries
and Wages Account #441-702 to the Tools and Supplies Account
#441-766 for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
#940-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chairman of the Aging Commission dated October
22, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,000 from the
Postage Account No 101-913-730.000.000 and the sum of
$3,000 from the Printing Account No 101-913-904 000.000
to the Promotional Account No. 101-913-882 010.000, further,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the donation
of $5,000 to the SCAN organization for the purpose of
purchasing a bus for seniors.
#941-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Attorney dated October 11 , 1984, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $1 ,500 from the Court Expense Account No
101-222-826 to the Capital Outlay - Books Account No.
101-222-978 for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
1942-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of the Housing Commission dated October
17, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the following Budget transfers:
REVENUE ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASED AMOUNT DECREASED
296-831-730-000-000
Postage $ 150.00
296-831-927-000-000
Water 3,000 00
296-831-853-000-000
Telephone 100.00
296-831-931-000-000
Building Maintenance $3,250.00
$3,250.00 $3,250.00
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#943-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk of the City of Trenton, 2800 Third
Street at West Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183, dated October
16, 1984, wherein a request is submitted for the purchase
from the City of eight (8) Shoup voting machines in the
amount of $1 ,200 as full purchase payment for same, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize this transaction
in the manner and form herein submitted
#944-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated October 24, 1984, wherein a
recommendation is submitted from the Fire Chief dated October
15, 1984 in connection with the proposed sale of the fire
station site on Newburgh, south of Six Mile Road, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
for its report and recommendation.
The communication from the Fire Chief, dated September 24, 1984,
re road testing of fire apparatus, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
#945-84 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia (herein called the
"Local Issuing Agency") is undertaking the development
and/or operation of one or more low-rent or Indian projects
and may engage in such undertakings in respect to additional
projects all pursuant to the terms of one or more Annual
Contributions Contracts (which contracts and any contract
in substitution thereof, together with any supplements
thereto or amendments or waivers of any provisions thereof,
are herein called the "Contract") with the United States
of America (herein called the "Government") providing for
a loan by the Government to the Local IssuingAgency for
financing the low-rent or Indian housing project(s) described
in the Contract and herein called the "Project", and
WHEREAS, the Local Issuing Agency proposes to
issue Project Notes as hereinafter provided
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Local Issuing
Agency as follows
Section 1 . For the purpose of providing funds
to pay expenses incurred or to be incurred pursuant to
the Contract or to refund, renew or extend its outstanding
Notes issued in connection therewith, the Local Issuing
Agency hereby determines to issue its Project Notes for
purchase by the public from time to time in amounts which
shall not exceed the aggregate loan amount or the Estimated
iro Development Cost specified in the Contract, as the case
may be.
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Section 2 a. The Department of Housing and Urban
Development (herein called "HUD") is hereby authorized
and directed to advertise from time to time the public
sale of Project Notes of the Local Issuing Agency by causing
the publication of a Notice of Sale thereof in the Daily
Bond Buyer, a financial newspaper published in the City
of New York, New York The Executive Director of the Housing
Commission shall publish the Notice of Sale in a newspaper
pursuant to State law, if required. The Notice of Sale
for publication locally shall be substantially in the form
of HUD-9001 , which is incorporated herein by reference.
The Notice of Sale to be published in the Daily Bond Buyer
may be included in a consolidated Notice of Sale. Each
Notice of Sale shall be published at intervals in accordance
with a schedule of advertising arranged in cooperation
with the Government Each separate issue of Project Notes
advertised for sale shall be numbered in consecutive series.
b. Each proposal submitted for all
or a part of any series of Project Notes shall be in
substantially the form of HUD-9002, which incorporated
herein by reference and is hereby approved by the Local
Issuing Agency
Section 3.a. The Government, through the Regional
Administrator or his designee in the HUD Regional Office
having jurisdiction over the Local Issuing Agency, is
authorized to act on behalf of the Local Issuing Agency
to receive, open and review all proposals which are received
for the purchase of Project Notes on each date and at the
time and place specified in the duly published Notice of
Sale for the Project Notes listed therein. Upon completion
of the review, the contents of all proposals shall be
communicated by telephone to the HUD Central Office with
a recommendation for award, and
b. HUD is hereby authorized to award
the Project Notes at the lowest interest rate or rates
not in excess of the rate per annum offered in the proposals
without reference to premiums; Provided, that as among
proposals specifying the same lowest interest rate, awards
shall be made on the basis of the highest premium offered.
The Regional Administrator or his designee shall promptly
notify the Local Issuing Agency and each successful bidder,
by telephone, of the principal amount of Project Notes
so awarded to such bidder, such notification to be confirmed
later in writing
Section 4. The Local Issuing Agency shall issue
Project Notes in consecutive series in book-entry form
subject to the provisions of Section 5. Each series of
Project Notes that is issued shall consist of one or more
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Master Project Notes representing all or substantially
all of a particular issue. Master Notes shall be in
substantially the form of HUD-9010, which is incorporated
herein by reference. The Master Project Notes shall be
issued in registered form and shall be held in custody
by the registered holder until maturity. Master Notes
are divisible into Project Notes, which are available in
a minimum denomination of $1 ,000 or in multiples thereof.
Each series of Project Notes shall be dated not later than
the date on which they are to be delivered to the original
purchaser by an electronic book-entry securities transfer
system, shall mature within a term not to exceed 24 months
from such date, shall bear interest at the rate(s) per
annum fixed in the proposal (s) accepted for the purchase
of such Notes, and shall be secured by a "Requisition
Agreement" in substantially the form of HUD-9003, which
is to be entered into between the Local Issuing Agency
and the Government and which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 5 The Local Issuing Agency may issue
Project Notes in physical form only if requested to do
so at the time of original issue. Such Notes shall be
in substantially the same form as HUD-9010 but shall be
payable to bearer unless their term exceeds one year in
which case they shall be issued in registered form Project
Notes in physical form shall be issued through a Central
Registrar of the Project Notes. The Central Registrar,
on behalf of the Local Issuing Agency, shall perform such
other duties in connection with Project Notes in book-entry
and physical form as are necessary and appropriate, which
duties are enumerated in the contract by and between the
Central Registrar and HUD
Section 6 For the punctual payment of the
principal of and interest on each series of Project Notes,
the Local Issuing Agency hereby expressly and irrevocably
promises to effect payment to the Fiscal Agent of any sums
which may be received from the Government pursuant to the
Requisition Agreement relating to such series of Project
Notes, and the Requisition Agreement when executed by the
Government is hereby declared to be and is hereby assigned
by the Local Issuing Agency for the benefit of the holders
from time to time of such series of Project Notes. All
annual contributions and residual receipts (as defined
in the Contract) authorized by the Contract to be applied
to the payment of Project Loan Notes (referred to in the
Contract as "Advance Notes") , Permanent, and Project Notes
(referred to in the Contract as "Temporary Notes") issued
in connection with the projects are hereby pledged to secure
the payment of the principal and interest to maturity on
each series of Project Notes, and the Local Issuing Agency
hereby authorizes and directs the Government to make such
annual contributions available for such payment promptly.
The pledge and the lien created thereby shall cease and
terminate as to any series of Project Notes when monies
are deposited with the Fiscal Agent or Central Registrar
not later than the maturity date of such Notes
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Section 7. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York
is hereby designated as Fiscal Agent for all Project Notes
to be issued by the Local Issuing Agency and shall be the
registered holder of all Master Project Notes. The Fiscal
Agent is further authorized and directed to pay principal
and interest on the Project Notes at maturity through Fed
Wire securities transfer messages and to perform such other
duties in connection with the issue of Project Notes as
are necessary and appropriate, which duties are enumerated
in a contract between HUD and the Fiscal Agent.
Section 8. Each of the Project Notes issued in
a series which has been awarded shall be executed in the
name of the Local Issuing Agnecy by the manual or facsimile
signature of the Mayor and the City Clerk is authorized
and directed to cause the seal of the Local Issuing Agency
to be impressed, imprinted or reproduced thereon and to
attest such sealing. The aforesaid officers also shall
take all other actions necessary to complete delivery of
any Project Notes which have been awarded. There shall
be transmitted to the Central Registrar a) a Letter of
Instructions executed by the City Clerk and in substantially
the form of HUD-9004 which is incorporated herein by
reference, b) a Signature Certificate and Receipt in
substantially the form of HUD-9005 which is incorporated
herein by reference, and c) the Master Project Note(s)
fir and the Project Notes in physical form, if any. The Central
Registrar shall authenticate, register and deliver the
Master Project Note(s) to the Fiscal Agent. Project Notes
in physical form shall be similarly authenticated and
delivered to purchasers in accordance with the Letter of
Instructions.
Section 9. Each Requisition Agreement securing
one or more series of Project Notes shall be executed in
the name of the Local Issuing Agency by the manual or
facsimile signature of the Mayor and the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to cause the seal of the Local
Issuing Agency to be impressed, imprinted or reproduced
thereon and to attest the same.
Section 10. The City Clerk is authorized and
directed to pay (a) to the Government such amount of such
funds of the Local Issuing Agency as may be available for
such purposes and as may be necessary to pay the principal
of and interest on obligations of the Local Issuing Agency
then held by the Government which may be refunded in part
by any one or more series of Project Notes and (b) to the
Fiscal Agent of any then outstanding series of Project
Notes, or to the Government for transmittal to said Fiscal
Agent, such amount of funds of the Local Issuing Agency
Iwo as may be available for such purpose and as may be necessary
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to pay the principal of and interest on such outstanding
Project Notes which are refunded in part by succeeding
issues of Project Notes.
Section 11 . The Local Issuing Agency hereby
convenants with the holders from time to time of any
outstanding Project Notes issued under this Resolution
that it will not amend this Resolution in any way which
would limit or alter the rights of such holders under Section
6 hereof or otherwise impair the rights and remedies of
such holders under such Project Notes, together with interest
thereon, and all costs, expenses and damages in connection
with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such
holders are fully met and discharged.
Section 12. This Resolution shall take effect
immediately.
#946-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 18, 1984,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor wherein final cost information
is submitted in connection with the improvement of Wayne
Road, south of Seven Mile Road, Flamingo from Lyndon to
Nye; Flamingo from Nye to Hoy; and Hoy, west of Henry Ruff,
it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work
has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, the Council does hereby appropriate an
additional $10,052.81 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, with the provision
that the bond issue be reimbursed at such time as funds
are available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
Bond Issue and/or Special Assessment Bond Issue.
#947-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 18, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein final cost information is submitted
in connection with the improvement of Wayne Road, south
of Seven Mile Road, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the contract has been completed
in accordance with City standards and specifications, the
Council does hereby determine to take the following action
in order to finalize this project
(1 ) To take no further action relative to adjusting the
assessment roll as confirmed in Resolution 513-83,
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(2) Establish the final project at $174,065.17.
Of this total , $38,315.77 is to be charged
to the appropriate water and sewer capital
improvement accounts, $54,337 .38 is to be
charged to the Wayne Road special assessment
district (#244) , and $81 ,412.02 is to be
assumed by the City's Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts,
(3) Authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$135,749.40 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with
the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed
at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($54,337.38) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund (M.V.H.F. ) Bond Issue ($81 ,412.02) ;
and
(4) Authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to increase the assessments for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost
of additional work requested by homeowners
within the assessment district
#948-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 18, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein final cost information is submitted
in connection with the improvement of Flamingo between
Lyndon and Nye Ct. , it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the contract has been completed
in accordance with City standards and specifications, the
Council does hereby determine to take the following action
in order to finalize this project:
(1 ) To take no further action relative to adjusting
the assessment roll as confirmed in Resolution
No. 596-83,
(2) Establish the final project cost at $19,523 35.
Of this total , $16,427.16 is to be charged
to the Flamingo Avenue from Lyndon to Nye
Ct. special assessment district (#245) , and
$3,096.19 is to be assumed by the City's
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts, and
(3) Authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$19,523 35 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with
the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed
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at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($16,427.16) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund (M.V.H.F. ) Bond Issue ($3,096.19).
#949-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 18, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein final cost information is submitted
in connection with the improvement of Hoy, west of Henry
Ruff, it appearing from the aforementioned report that
all work has been completed in accordance with City standards
and specifications, the Council does hereby determine to
take the following action in order to finalize this project.
(1 ) To take no further action relative to adjusting
the assessment roll as confirmed in Resolution
691-83,
(2) Establish the final project cost at $54,415.91 .
Of this total , $34,162.52 is to be charged
to the Hoy Avenue special assessment district
(#246), and $20,253 39 is to be assumed by
the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts;
(3) Authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$54,415.91 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with
the provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed
at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($34,162.52) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund (M.V.H.F. ) Bond Issue ($20,253.39),
and
(4) Authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to increase the assessments for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost
of additional work requested by homeowners
within the assessment district.
#950-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 18, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, wherein final cost information is submitted
in connection with the improvement of Flamingo between
Nye and Hoy, it appearing from the aforementioned report
that all work has been completed in accordance with City
standards and specifications, the Council does hereby
determine to take the following action in order to finalize
this project:
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(1 ) To take no further action relative to adjusting
the assessment roll as confirmed in Resolution
692-83;
(2) Establish the final project cost at $18,686.79.
Of this total , $15,677.37 is to be charged
to the Flamingo Avenue from Nye to Hoy special
assessment district (#247) ; and $3,009.42
is to be assumed by the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund receipts, and
(3) Authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$18,686.79 from the $7 9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Issue with the
provision that the Bond Issue be reimbursed
at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($15,677.37) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund (M.V.H.F. ) Bond Issue ($3,009.42).
1951-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 16, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 9-203-84 wherein the
Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan of the
City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to change
the designation of lands located at the northeast corner
of Haggerty and Six Mile Roads from general commercial
to office, the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge
the receipt of same.
#952-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated October 16, 1984,
which transmits its resolution 9-202-84 wherein the
Commission did amend Part II of the Master Plan of the
City of Livonia, the Master Civic Center Plan, so as to
incorporate the planned location for the environmental
art sculpture as selected by the Livonia Cultural League,
the Council does hereby certify and acknowledge the receipt
of same.
#953-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 8, 1984,
which bears the signature of the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with
the replacement of a defective underground telephone cable
system within the Nottingham Woods West Subdivision No.
2, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a grant of easement for a proposed 6 ft.
wide easement for Michigan Bell Telephone facilities within
Park Site Aye of the Nottingham Woods West Subdivision
No. 2 for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, further,
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the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Grant of
Easement recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds,
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#954-84 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA
5.2934, MCLA 125.584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public
Hearing will take place before the City Council of the
City of Livonia on Monday , December 17, 1984 at 8:00
p.m. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1 ) Petition 84-7-1-21 , submitted by the City
Planning Commission for a change of zoning
of property located on the North side of
Six Mile Road, East of Haggerty Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 7 from R-5C to P.O. ,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
10-220-84 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 84-7-1-21 be approved,
and
(2) Petition 84-9-1-28, submitted by Gary Orthner
for Taco Bell , for a change of zoning of
property located on the West side of Merriman
Road, North of Plymouth Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 27 from M-1 to P, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 10-219-84
having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 84-9-1-28 be approved,
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less
than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said
public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public
utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected,
and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
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#955-84 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Service
Plastics, Inc , dated October 30, 1984, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 22,
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 Monday,
December 17, 1984, at 8.00 p.m. at the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan,
3 The Council hereby sets Monday, December 17,
1984, at 8.00 p.m at the Livonia City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
as the date, time and place for conducting
a hearing on said Application.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#956-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated October 23, 1984, approved by the
Finance Director and which requests the purchase of a twelve
passenger van for transporting employees, elected officials,
citizen groups and out-of-town groups and committees within
and out of the City for inspection purposes, tours and
meetings, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the purchase of this item and does in this regard appropriate
Iwp the transfer of $14,000 from Account # 101-000-698, Sundry
revenues, to Account # 101-446-985, Capital Outlay-Vehicles,
and further, that it be City identified and assigned to
the City Clerk's office.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
30, 1984 with regard to various proposals submitted by
architectural firms for services regarding the construction
of the proposed new Civic Center Library, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole.
The motion died for lack of support.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#957-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October
30, 1984 with regard to various proposals submitted by
architectural firms for services regarding the construction
of the proposed new Civic Center Library, the Council does
L hereby determine to designate the architectural firm of
Kamp-DiComo Associates, P.C. , 33200 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, as the architect for this project; further,
the Council does hereby request that the Department of
Law prepare a contract for the employment of the said
architectural firm for submission to Council for its
approval .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#958-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Planning Director dated October 4, 1984, with
regard to a request set forth in a letter dated September
12, 1984 from J.D. Dinan Co , wherein it is requested that
condition #3 of Council Resolution 152-84, adopted on
February 22, 1984, be amended and revised so as to provide
that the berm shown on the landscape plan dated October
13, 1983 shall have minimum height above the parking lot
grade of four feet in lieu of six feet, the Council does
hereby approve and grant this request, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communications.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#959-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated October 4, 1984, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted on August 23, 1984 by the Civil Service Commission
wherein it is requested that City Council revisit the matter
of James Miller's appointment as Labor Relations Director
so as to establish a date of said appointment at December
1 , 1983 at Step IV rather than April 1 , 1984, the Council
does hereby reject and deny this request
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
lim #960-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated October 11 , 1984 which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted on October 3, 1984 by the Board of Trustees wherein
a request is submitted for an additional appropriation,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $3,070 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to
the Retirement Board of Trustees Professional Services
Account #101-246-813 000 000, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#961-84 WHEREAS, there has been presented to this City
Council by Tru Green Corporation (hereinafter the "Company") ,
a proposed plan to acquire and install lawn care and tree
and shrub care trucks consisting of chassis, tank, pumps,
and plumbing systems (the "Project Plan") , and
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WHEREAS, the Company has represented that the
proposed Project consists of the acquisition and installation
of lawn care and tree and shrub care trucks consisting
of chassis, tank, pumps, and plumbing systems, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that
the Company has requested the Michigan Job Development
Authority (the "Authority") , created under Act 301 , Public
Acts of 1975, as amended (the "Act") , to finance the
acquisition of the Project through the issuance of bonds
in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and
WHEREAS, the Act and administrative rules of the
Authority require that, prior to the issuance of such bonds,
the governing body of the municipality in which the Project
is to be located approve the Project Plan and consent to
the location of the Project, and
WHEREAS, the City Council is in agreement with
the Project Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Livonia as follows
1 . The Project Plan, as further detailed and
Iwo presented to this City Council at this time, is hereby
approved, and this Council hereby consents to the location
of the Project described therein in the City of Livonia.
2. This City Council further requests the Authority
to assist the Company under the provisions of the Act
3 All prior resolutions of this City, insofar
as they conflict with this resolution, are hereby repealed
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#962-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Assessor, dated October 11 , 1984, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Robert A Rogers as represented by Michael Hildreth of
Metro West Inc. , 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 46 002 01 0400 001 (O1e400a) would not be
contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into
two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall
read as follows
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PARCEL A
The North 65.00 feet of Lot 400 of Supervisor' s Livonia
Plat No 6 of part of the N W ¼ of Section 1 , T. 1
S. R. 9 E. City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
PARCEL B
The South 65.00 feet of the North 130.00 feet of Lot
400 of Supervisor's Plat No. 6 of part of the N.W
of Section 1 , T 1 S R 9 E. City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, Reed L. 66, P. 57, Plats. W.C.R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of
this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne
County Register of Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#963-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 9, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and having also
considered a letter from Hamilton House dated September
11 , 1984, the Council does hereby authorize the inclusion
of the construction of a sidewalk in front of 30843 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan, in the 1985 Sidewalk Program,
to be installed at City expense in return for the dedication
of Plymouth Road right-of-way by the owners of the subject
property.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#964-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of Finance dated October 23, 1984, approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a request
for proposal for a computer system for the City of Livonia,
prepared by the firm of Plante & Moran, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation, further, the substance of
the attached request for proposal is referred to the Computer
Committee for its information.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#965-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
John J. Nagy, Planning Director, dated October 23, 1984,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed CDBG/Jobs'
Bill Audit Contract, the Council does hereby authorize
the employment of Plante & Moran, CPA to perform an audit
of the CDBG Program and Jobs' Bill Program of the City
of Livonia for the period August 1 , 1982 to July 31 , 1984,
in an amount not to exceed $6200.00, and does hereby
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute the said contract in
the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said items 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 14O.D.5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 11 ,
1984 which sets forth its resolution 8-184-84 adopted on
August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-1-1-2 submitted
by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located north of Six Mile, east of Wayne Road
in the Southwest 4 of Section 9 from P L. to R-4B, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant to Council
Resolution 787-84, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 84-1-1-2 is hereby approved and granted, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning
change herein approved and to furnish the same to the
Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
On a substitute motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by
Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 11 ,
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1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-184-84 adopted
on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-1-1-2 submitted
by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located north of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9 from P.L. to R-46,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant to
Council Resolution 787-84, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and said
Petition 84-1-1-2 is hereby denied.
On a substitute motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman
Ventura, it was
#966-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 11 ,
1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-184-84 adopted
on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-1-1-2 submitted
by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located north of Six Mile Road, east of Wayne
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9 from P.L. to R-4B,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant to
Council Resolution 787-84, the Council does hereby refer
110, this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation; further, the Council does hereby request
that the Engineering Division submit its report and
recommendation relative to the status of storm and sanitary
sewers and ingress and egress with respect to this property.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Gundersen, Taylor
NAYS. McCann, Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#967-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 10,
1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-183-84 adopted
on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-4-1-14
submitted by the Livonia Community Credit Union for a change
of zoning on property located on the east side of Farmington
Road between Five Mile Road and Roycroft in the Southwest
4 of Section 15 from C-4 and R-1 to C-2, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
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on October 30, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 787-84,
the Council does hereby concur in part in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 84-4-1-14
is hereby approved and granted only to the extent of rezoning
the subject property to C-i , and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to
be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested
to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#968-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 10,
1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-178-84 adopted
on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-7-1-20
submitted by the City Planning Commission for a change
of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of
Six Mile and Haggerty Roads in the Southwest 4 of Section
7 from C-2 to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30,
1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 787-84, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 84-7-1-20 is hereby approved
and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Taylor
NAYS. Bennett, Gundersen, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
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#969-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 10,
1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-180-84 adopted
on August 28, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-7-1-22
submitted by Leo & Elsie Ligenza for a change of zoning
on property located on the east side of Stark Road, north
of Plymouth Road in the Southeast 4 of Section 28, from
C-1 to R-1 , and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant
to Council Resolution 787-84, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 84-7-1-22 is hereby approved and granted;
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same
to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#970-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 10,
1984 which sets forth its resolution 8-181-84 adopted on
August 28, 1984, with regard to Petition 84-7-1-23 submitted
by the City Planning Commission for a change of zoning
on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road
between the I-275 Freeway and Laurel Park Drive South in
the Northeast 4 of Section 18 from C4-1 and R-3-B to C-2,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on October 30, 1984, pursuant to
Council Resolution 787-84, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 84-7-1-23 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the
necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same
to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#971-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated September 10,
1984, which sets forth its resolution 8-182-84 submitted
by John & Jacqueline Mathews for a change of zoning on
property located on the south side of Dardanella between
Middlebelt Road and Grimm Avenue in the Northwest ki of
Section 12, from RUF to R-6, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on October
30, 1984, pursuant to Council Resolution 787-84, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 84-7-1-24 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result'
AYES Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#972-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Cultural League dated November 5, 1984,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
hereby determine to accept the Environmental Art Sculpture,
and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation
to the Livonia Cultural League for this gift.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#973-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Clerk dated October 31 , 1984, approved by
the Finance Director, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the transfer of the sum of $10,000 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to Postage Account
#101-263-730.000, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#974-84 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#975-84 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Wonderland Shopping Center Venture Limited Partnership
c/o Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc , 17515 West Nine
Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, which submits an
application proposing the establishment of a commercial
redevelopment district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 255 of the Public Acts
of 1978, as amended, this Council has authority to establish
"commercial redevelopment districts" within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia an area which is designated as being
the Wonderland Shopping Center, the legal description of
which is more particularly described in the attachment
to the application which is hereby incorporated by reference
and hereinafter referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia
Commercial Redevelopment District No. 1",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, as follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written
notice by certified mail of this action to
all owners of real property within the boundaries
of Proposed City of Livonia Commercial
Redevelopment District No. 1 .
2. This City Council sets Monday, December 3,
1984 at 7:30 p.m. as the date for the holding
of a public hearing on the question of whether
this City Council should establish the Commercial
Redevelopment District described above.
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3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to
provide notice, as required by law, of the
public hearing fixed above, so that all residents
or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be
afforded an opportunity to be heard on the
question of establishing the Commercial
Redevelopment District described above.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#976-84 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Wonderland Shopping Center Venture Limited Partnership
c/o Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. , 17515 West Nine
Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, dated November 2,
1984, covering new commercial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District
No. 1 ,
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 255, P.A 1978, 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
Monday , December 17, 1984 at 8.00 p.m. ,
at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday , December
17, 1984 at 8:00 p m. as the date, time and
place for conducting a hearing on said
Application.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#977-84 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain
programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment
and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist
industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and
facilities to the City and its residents and to retain
employment opportunities in the City; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes has been initiated
by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation") , and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338") , and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
has prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project
Plan") involving an office building project to be undertaken
on behalf of Sedar Enterprises (the "Project"), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to
hold a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project
Plan and the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation (the "Bonds") , prior to taking legislative
action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the City
Council shall meet on December 17, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock
p.m. , at which time it shall conduct a public hearing on
the Corporation's submission of the Project Plan and the
issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give
notice of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice
thereof in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10)
conspicuous and public places in the project district area,
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel
of real property in the project district area at the last
known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the
following form:
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OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR SEDAR ENTERPRISES PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted
a project plan to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction
and equipping of a 11 ,372 square foot professional office
building facility to be owned by and to be used by Sedar
Enterprises, and to be located on a project area or site
described as follows:
The southwest corner of Middlebelt and Wentworth
The street address of the facility is 15875
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154
Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the project area as a
result of this project Said project plan also proposes
the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed
$1 ,500,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8:00 o'clock p.m. ,
Monday, the 17th day of December, 1984, at the City Hall
located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
and will conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability
of the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by
resolution said project plan and the issuance of bonds
as proposed therein
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements
of Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan,
1974, as amended. The project plan and relevant maps or
plats are available for inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
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All interested citizens are encouraged and will
be offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the
City Council concerning said project, said project plan,
and the bonds proposed to be issued. Written comments
may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said
hearing.
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK
4. The Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice and the manner of publication
directed is adequate notice to the citizens of the City
and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the Council to hold a public hearing and the purpose
of the public hearing
5. 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 McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#978-84 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain
programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment
and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist
industrial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage
the location, expansion or retention of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and
facilities to the City and its residents and to retain
employment opportunities in the City, and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes has been initiated
by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation"), and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act
338 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act
338"), and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended,
has prepared and submitted a project plan (the "Project
Plan") involving an office building project to be undertaken
on behalf of Heritage Commons Office Center (the "Project"),
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to
hold a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project
Plan and the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the
Corporation (the "Bonds") , prior to taking legislative
action relating to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council
shall meet on December 17, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. ,
at which time it shall conduct a public hearing on the
Corporation's submission of the Project Plan and the issuance
by the Corporation of the Bonds.
2 The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give
notice of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice
thereof in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, (2) posting in at least ten (10)
conspicuous and public places in the project district area,
and (3) mailing to the last known owner of each parcel
of real property in the project district area at the last
known address of the owner as shown by the tax assessment
records, which notices shall be published and given at
least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set for
said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the
following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR HERITAGE COMMONS OFFICE CENTER PROJECT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of
the Public Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted
a project plan to the City for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction
and equipping of a 36,000 square foot office facility for
medical and general office use to be owned by and used
by Heritage Commons Office Center and to be located on
a project area or site described as follows:
Northeast corner of Farmington Road and Lyndon.
The street address of the facility is 14600 and
14800 Farmington Road.
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Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the project area as a
result of this project. Said project plan also proposes
the issuance of revenue bonds by said Economic Development
Corporation in a maximum principal amount not to exceed
$2,000,000 to assist in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8.00 o'clock p.m. ,
Monday, the 17th day of December, 1984, at the Livonia
City Hall , located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, and will conduct a public hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability
of the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by
resolution said project plan and the issuance of bonds
as proposed therein
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements
of Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan,
1974, as amended The project plan and relevant maps or
plats are available for inspection at the City Clerk's
office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will
be offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the
isi City Council concerning said project, said project plan,
and the bonds proposed to be issued. Written comments
may also be submitted to the City Clerk prior to said
hearing
ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK
4. The Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice and the manner of publication
directed is adequate notice to the citizens of the City
and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the City to hold a public hearing and the purpose of
the public hearing.
5 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#979-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated November
8, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to insurance proposals received with respect to both the
general insurance requirements and workers compensation
requirements of the City, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#980-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee dated November
7, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 854-84
in connection with a communication from the City Clerk
dated September 4, 1984 which transmits a communication
from the Acting Director of the Wayne County Planning
Commission dated September 1984, to which is attached the
Wayne County Solid Waste Management Plan and having also
considered a communication from the County Commissioner
of the 19th District dated September 14, 1984, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for
its report and recommendation on the City's obligations,
if any, under this plan, and any other pertinent
ramifications or effects there may be on the City as a
result of this plan.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
#981-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee dated November
7, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 651-84
in connection with a communication from the Water & Sewer
Board dated August 8, 1984, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits its resolution WS 2653 7/84, wherein it is
recommended that Section 13.08.040 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances be amended so as to provide a water rate
increase for bills issued on and after January 1 , 1985,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department
of Law for the preparation of a proposed ordinance as
recommended herein for submission to Council .
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.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#982-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated August 31 , 1984 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and to which is attached
a Cable Television Commission report relative to the
equipment required for the operation of cable television
within the Civic Center and having also considered a
communication from the Cable Television Commission dated
October 30, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid
recommendation and approve the report submitted with respect
to the wiring of the City Hall in accordance with revised
plans dated November 8, 1984, with the exception, however,
that the auditorium and Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor
shall not be included in this approval and that the same
shall be referred to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation, further, the Council does hereby
approve installation of Cables A and B in the City Hall
On a substitute motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman
Taylor, it was
111 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated August 31 , 1984 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and to which is attached
a Cable Television Commission report relative to the
equipment required for the operation of cable television
within the Civic Center and having also considered a
communication from the Cable Television Commission dated
October 30, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid
recommendation and approve the report submitted with respect
to the wiring of the City Hall in accordance with revised
plans dated November 8, 1984
Councilman Bishop passed the gavel to Vice President Taylor at 9.05 p.m.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#983-84 RESOLVED, that the foregoing substitute resolution
shall be amended to provide that a third drop (outlet) on
the opposite side of the City Hall Auditorium shall be
required.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing amendment with the following result:
AYES• Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS: Bennett, Ventura, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
RESOLVED, that the 1 ,042nd Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia, be adjourned.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Gundersen
NAYS McCann, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor
The Vice President declared the resolution denied.
Vice President Taylor returned the gavel to President Bishop at 9.07 p.m.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution, as amended, which
reads as follows
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated August 31 , 1984 which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and to which is attached
a Cable Television Commission report relative to the
equipment required for the operation of cable television
within the Civic Center and having also considered a
communication from the Cable Television Commission dated
October 30, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby concur in the aforesaid
recommendation and approve the report submitted with respect
to the wiring of the City Hall in accordance with revised
plans dated November 8, 1984, with the exception that a
third drop (outlet) on the opposite side of the City Hall
Auditorium shall be required.
AYES• Bennett, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS. Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen
The President declared the resolution denied.
Councilman Feenstra requested a roll call vote on his original resolution.
President Bishop ruled that his request was Out of Order.
Councilman Feenstra, supported by Councilwoman Gundersen, challenged
the Chair. The challenge was upheld in a roll call vote as follows•
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop
NAYS: Bennett, Ventura
The President declared the challenge upheld.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen
NAYS: Taylor, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1 ,042nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 9:20 p.m. , November 8, 1984.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK