HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1983-06-29 20405
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 29, 1983, 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 8:05 p.m. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Peter A.
Ventura, Gerald Taylor, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop.
Absent:* Robert D. Bennett.
Elected and appointed officials present• Edward H. McNamara, Mayor;
Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert, Chief
Engineer; John J. Nagy, Planning Director; Joan Duggan, Community Resources Director;
Jim Miller, Personnel Director; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Lowell Peterson, Cable
L TV Commission; Edwin Imonen, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#489-83 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1008th Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Livonia, held June 15, 1983, are hereby
approved.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen:
#490-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public t•Works dated June 6, 1983, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Leemon Oil Co. , Inc., 40890 Grand River, Novi,
Michigan 48050, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with regular and unleaded gasoline at the unit prices
bid through July 21, 1984 and for the estimated total amount of $302,940,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all speci-
fications; further, the Council does hereby determine that in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the said gasoline, that the
Council does hereby accept the second low bid of Plymouth Oil Company,
13777 Plymouth Road, Detroit, Michigan 48227, which also meets specifica-
r.m tions as an alternate source for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with regular and unleaded gasoline at the
unit prices bid through July 21, 1984 and for the total estimated amount
of $303,270.
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#491-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated June 6, 1983, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Eastern Uniform Co., Inc. , Longwater Drive,
Norwell, Massachusetts 02061, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Park, Golf Course and Forestry Sections) with denim uniforms at the unit
prices bid and for the estimated total amount of $3,024, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications.
#492-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works dated June 2, 1983, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Carhartt, Inc, P.O. Box 600, Dearborn, Michigan
48121, for supplying employees of the Department of Public Works with
outer wear foul weather garments at the unit prices bid and for the esti-
mated total amount of $5,530.25, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
#493-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ginnie Ingrao,
19434 Parker, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated May 26, 1983, to which is
attached a petition signed by residents of Parker Street requesting per-
mission to close Parker Street between Hardy and St. Martins on Saturday,
July 30, 1983 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action herein taken being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
#494-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 8, 1983, from
Donna S. Brandon, 9627 Blackburn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting
permission to close Blackburn Avenue between West Chicago and Orangelawn on
Saturday, July 30, 1983 between 2:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
#495-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the St.
Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church, dated June 1, 1983, wherein it is
requested that all fees be waived in connection with a Family Fair to be
conducted on the church grounds on September 23, 24 and 25, 1983, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of this request; and all City
departments are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
for the full performance of this resolution.
#496-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Commission dated May 25, 1983, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize conducting an antique auto show in cooperation with the
Motor City Packards at Greenmead on Sunday, July 10, 1983, and does further
approve and authorize establishing an admission charge of $1 for adults,
children under 12 free.
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#497-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated May 31, 1983, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept a grant award to the
Department of Community Resources from the Michigan Office of Services to
the Aging, in the amount of $2,100, the same to be used toward the con-
struction of a vestibule on the west entrance of the Fire Station Senior
Center to assist in energy conservation; further, the Council does hereby
approve the attached elevation of the proposed vestibule prepared by the
Planning Department.
#498-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from William J. Casey,
25682 Deborah, Redford Twp. , Michigan 1+8239, received by the office of the
City Clerk on June 8, 1983, wherein a request is submitted for a refund on
unexpired portions of license fees previously paid to the City in 1982 and
in 1983 in connection with the operation of amusement game devices, the
Council does hereby reject and deny this request.
#1+99-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 13, 1983, which transmits its resolution
5-108-83, adopted on May 24, 1983, with regard to a sign permit applica-
tion by Plasticles Corporation for a sign proposed for a building located
on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Westmore and Shadyside in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said sign permit application
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as that set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission.
#500-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Planning Director and the Housing Director, dated May 31, 1983,
approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to a proposal to conduct
a housing feasibility study to determine whether or not it would be
feasible to convert the Jackson School into a senior citizen housing
facility, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
affix their signatures to a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the firm of Louis G. Redstone Associates, Inc., 28425 W.
Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 to conduct a feasibility study
for the City as specified in their proposal addressed to Mayor McNamara
for a sum not to exceed $3,000, the action herein being taken in accord-
ance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140 D, 2, 4 and 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3,000
from (1982-83) Community Development Block Grant Funds, Administration
Account, for this purpose.
#501-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated June 1, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution
WS 2598 5/83 wherein the Board recommends an ordinance amendment decreasing
industrial waste control meter charges to non-residential users, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the
preparation of the proposed ordinance for submission to Council.
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##502-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board, dated June 1, 1983, approved by the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution WS
259? 5/83 wherein it is recommended that an ordinance amendment be adopted
decreasing industrial waste pollutant strength surcharge, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the preparation of the
proposed ordinance for submission to Council.
#503-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated June 11E, 1983, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a
resolution adopted on June 9, 1983, wherein an additional appropriation is
requested due to the employment of a law firm and costs incurred due to
actuarial studies in connection with on-going negotiations with the police
and fire unions, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $25,000
from the unexpended fund balance account to be transferred to the Labor
Relations Account for this purpose.
##504-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated June 20, 1983, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize Robertson Bros. Service Company, 26577 Grand
River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48244 to repair and replace the filters at
Clements Circle Pool for the price of $7,1440, and for this purpose, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $7,1410 to Account
#101-710-987-000 from the following accounts in the following amounts:
101-710-776-000-000 $4,000
101-710-818-220-000 1,111+0
101-710-933-000-000 2,000
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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
3.011.1110 D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#505-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 15,
1983 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement, dated May 27, 1983, executed by Robert A. and Sandra J.
Kerr for the North 12 feet of the following described parcel:
The North 160.0 feet of the South 2,282.0 feet of the East 190.0
feet of the West 11110.0 feet of the East 1/2 of the S.W. 1/11 of
Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 25070)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
low 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.
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#506-83 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 19/4, as amended, the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to make grants to units of
local government to help finance community development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of
viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living
environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons
of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its entitlement funds under the Community
Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of Livonia must submit a
statement of Community Development objectives and projected uses of funds;
satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted and admini-
stered in accordance with appropriate Federal and State laws and Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory
assurances that, prior to submission of its final statement of Community
Development objectives and projected uses, it has (A) provided citizens
with adequate information concerning the amounts of funds available for
proposed community development and housing activities; the range of
activities that may be undertaken, and other important Program require-
ments, (B) held a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on
community development and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an
adequate opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments on
the proposed statement of Community Development objectives and projected
use of funds,
By the City Council of the City of Livonia that the final statement of
Community Development objectives and projected use of funds for the
1983-84 Program year under the provisions of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, is hereby approved and shall be
submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
#507-83 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, Under the provisions of the "Emergency
Jobs Bill" legislation which provides for supplemental funding for the
Community Development Block Grant Program which authorizes the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to units of local
government to help finance community development programs under the
provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the primary objectives of the supplemental funding
provided by the Jobs Bill legislation is to provide productive employment
for jobless Americans, hasten or initiate Federal projects and construc-
tion and provide humanitarian assistance to the indigent; and
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WHEREAS, to obtain its supplemental entitlement funds under the
Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the emergency Jobs Bill
legislation, the City of Livonia must submit a statement of Community
Development objectives and projected uses of funds; satisfactory assurances
that the Program will be conducted and administered in accordance with
appropriate Federal and State laws and Department of Housing and Urban
Development regulations; and satisfactory assurances that, prior to
submission of its final statement of Community Development objectives and
projected uses, it has (A) provided citizens with adequate information
concerning the amounts of funds available for proposed community develop-
ment and housing activities; the range of activities that may be under-
taken, and other important Program requirements, (B) held a public hearing
to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs,
and (C) provided citizens an adequate opportunity to examine the content of
and to submit comments on the proposed statement of Community Development
objectives and projected use of funds,
By the City Council of the City of Livonia that the Final Statement of
Community Development objectives and projected use of funds for the 1983-
84 Program Year under the provisions of the Housing and Community Develop-
ment Act of 1974, as amended, and as supplemented by the Emergency Jobs
Bill, is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
#508-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby recommend a report and
recommendation from the Planning Director relative to the possible uses
of Community Development Block Grant funds for testing and monitoring
homes that are insulated with formaldehyde foam and which may thereby be
potentially toxic.
#509-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated June 6, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Phillip J. Nicholas, 30556 Puritan,
Livonia, Michigan 48154 and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that
the proposed division of tax item no. 46 054 01 0051 000 (14c51) would
not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and
does, accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels, the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel I
The South 157.47 ft. of Lot 51 of, "Bellcreek Estates Sub'n."
part of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp., Wayne County, Michigan as rec'd. in Liber 67
Page 33 of Plats, W.C.R., Now City of Livonia.
Parcel II
Lot 51 except the South 157.47 ft. of "Bellcreek Estates
Sub'n." part of the N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Livonia Twp., Wayne County, Michigan as rec'd. in Liber 67
Page 33 of Plats, W.C.R., Now City of Livonia.
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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.
#510-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 2, 1983, which transmits its resolution
5-97-83, adopted on May 17, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-4-8-11
submitted by Sun Refining and Marketing Co., requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a canopy and a sign on an
existing gas station located on the Southwest corner of Seven Mile and
Middlebelt Roads in Section 11, pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration
pending receipt of a proposal from the petitioner to renovate the entire
site.
#511-83 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate submitted in behalf of
Ailmand Associates, Inc., dated June 14, 1983, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 6;
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, July 25, 1983 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.
#512-83 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, July 25,
1983 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
lir Michigan, with respect to the following item:
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Petition 83-3-6-1, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution 60-83 to amend Section 18.50E
of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, pertaining to sign regulations
in commercial districts, the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 5-104-83 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 83-3-6-1 be approved;
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: None
*Councilman Bennett arrived at 8:0; p.m.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 21.08 and 21.09 OF
ARTICLE XXI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 8o-4-6-6)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.08 OF ARTICLE X,
SECTION 11.09 OF ARTICLE XI AND SECTION 30.09 OF
ARTICLE XXX OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE."
(Petition 81-2-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Ventura
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE A is DING SECTION 33 OF THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO. (PETITION #83-2-1-4 CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO P.S.)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett
NAYS: McCann
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND 1m DING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS
THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE", BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. (Petition ##83-1-1-2
Change of Zoning from RUF to P. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Taylor
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE",
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (RE: PETITION
83-3-1-7 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 to C-2. )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#513-83 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 244 for a street
improvement consisting of a 22' wide full depth asphalt pavement with
concrete curbs and gutters, widening to 42' wide at the Seven Mile
intersection (Alternate III) on Wayne Road, Seven Mile south 1,000 feet
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 in
the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions
of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon
on Monday, June 20, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and re-
viewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District
No. 244; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections
made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated May 16, 1983,
in the amount of $54,040, are fair and equitable and based
upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements
proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of
Imo
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
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L (2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 214k is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%)
percent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment
from the date of confirmation. Said interest shall be payable
on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the
issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll, said
rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more
than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds.
In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten
Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced
so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and
payable December 1, 198+ and subsequent installments on
December 1st of succeeding years;
(4+) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
L Section 3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners
assessed in the manner and substance as provided by said
Section 3.08.190. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty
(60) days from December 1, 1983 pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1984 City tax roll
in the manner required by Section 3.08.210 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid
installments from December 1, 1983 and thereafter one (1)
installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together
with one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments;
provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have
been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 3, Chapter 8 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 3.08.200, or after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments; and
(6) The City Council hereby determines to pay a portion of the cost
of the said improvement within the said district in the sum of
$81,060.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#514-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Wayne
County Road Commission install warning (blinking) lights cautioning
motorists on Seven Mile that they are approaching a dangerous intersection
at Wayne Road; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Road Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#515-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Wayne
County Road Commission reduce the speed limit on Seven Mile Road from 50
MPH to 40 MPH; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Wayne County Road Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#516-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Engineering Division submit a report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not street lighting should be improved and/or increased
at the intersection of Seven Mile and Wayne Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#517-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works dated May 20, 1983,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid
of A. A. Dettore and Associates, 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan,
for the paving improvement of Wayne Road, immediately south of Seven Mile
Road for the estimated total cost of $125,13'(.92, based upon the Engineer-
ing Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated costs and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item; further the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize expenditures not to exceed $9,920.50 from the
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Sewer Capital Outlay Account, $18,542.27 from the unexpended fund balance
of the water budget and $96,675.15 from the $7.9 million general obliga-
tion road improvement bond issue with the provisions that (A) the Bond
issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is to be
financed by special assessments at such time as funds are available from
a future special assessment bond issue and (B) the bond issue be
reimbursed for the City's portion of the project from the next motor
vehicle highway fund bond issue; and the Council does hereby rescind and
repeal council resolution 751-81 for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#518-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated June 2, 1983, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to a request from Mr. Nick M. Phillip, 29747 Puritan, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as
amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No.. 543, as amended, the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby find that the proposed
division of tax item No. 46 053 02 0291 000 (14B291) would not be contrary
to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing the same into two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
Parcel "A" - the West 1/2 of Lot 291 of "Supervisor's Livonia Plat
No. 4" of part of S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4 and of part of N.E. 1/4 of S.E.
1/4 of Sec. 14, T. 1 S., R 9 E., Livonia Twp. , (Now City) Wayne
Co., Mich. recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 20, Wayne County
Records subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel "B" - the East 1/2 of Lot 291 of "Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 4" of part of S.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4 and of part of N.E. 1/4
of S.E. 1/4 of Sec. 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., (Now City)
Wayne Co., Mich. recorded in Liber 66 of Plats on Page 20, Wayne
County Records, subject to easements and restrictions of record
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a
part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause
a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#519-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated June 15, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which submits an offer dated May 23, 1983, from John J. Mahn of
Alvaro& Associates, in behalf of Giuliano Soave for the sum of $43,000,
based upon land contract terms and conditioned upon the rezoning of City
owned property located at the southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and
Shadyside, from P.S. to C-1, and having also considered an offer dated
June 8, 1983, submitted by Robert H. Pastor Real Estate Company, in behalf
of Westcott Hospital, Inc., with respect to the same property for a
purchase price in the amount of $43,000, and based upon a rezoning of same
from P.S. to C-1 and thereafter waiver use approval for a veterinary
hospital, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#520-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated April 1, 1983, and the report and recommen-
dation from the Chief of Police dated June 1, 1983 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from E. Gary Veltman for
transfer of ownership of 1982 Class "C" licensed business with dance permit,
from E. Gary Veltman, receiver for Nick Hatjioannou Estate and Anteoppe
Hatjioannou, Sp. Admx., located at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#521-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 3, 1983, which transmits its resolution
5-101-83, adopted on May 17, 1983, with regard to a sign plan submitted
in connection with Petition 82-8-2-22 by Taco Bell Restaurant requesting
waiver use approval to construct a Taco Bell Restaurant on the west side
of Farmington Road, South of Seven Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 9 pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said sign plan is hereby
approved, subject to compliance with the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well
as the additional condition that the said sign shall be not more than
15' in total overall height, measured from ground level.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS: Gundersen, Bennett, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#522-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 1, 1983, which transmits its resolution
5-87-83, adopted on May 17, 1983 with regard to Petition 83-4-2-11
submitted by Merritt & McCallum for Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church
requesting approval to construct an addition to a church originally
approved under "Special Use Provisions of the Ordinance" and which is
located on the West side of Farmington between Lyndon and Schoolcraft
Service Drive in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21 and which property is
zoned R-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 83-4-2-11 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
4523-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 14, 1983, which transmits its resolution
6-109-83, adopted on June 7, 1983, with regard to Petition 83-3-2-7
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Lir submitted by C. D. Hardy requesting waiver use approval for outside
storage of contractor's equipment on property located on the East side
of Wayne Road between Industrial Road and the C & 0 Railway in the
Northwest i/4 of Section 28, which property is zoned M-1, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Copmission and Petition 83-3-2-7 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#524-83 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (the "City") the
need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of
unemployment and to revitalize the City's economy, and to assist indus-
trial and commercial enterprises, and to encourage the location,
expansion or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises to
imi provide needed services and facilities to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions has
been initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338, Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted an amended project plan, providing all information and require-
ments necessary for a commercial facility project involving the acquisi-
tion and completion of thirteen (13) buildings suitable for light
manufacturing and warehouse activities, to be owned by MGIII Associates
Limited Partnership, the general partner of which is Martin R. Goldman
(the "Company"), and located at 13200, 13250 and 13280 Newburgh Road,
37000-2, 37025, 37050, 37007 and 37055 Industrial Road, and 12813-27%
12999-13015, 13855, 13887 and 12800-12 Fairlane Avenue, all in the City
(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Council has been advised by the Company that
certain terms in the project plan previously approved by the Council
on February 23, 1983, have been revised, including but not limited to,
a decrease in the amount of bonds being issued by the Corporation (the
"Bonds") from $8,000,000 to $7,310,000 and an increase in the rate of
interest on the Bonds; and these changes have been incorporated into the
project plan ( the "Amended Project Plan"); and
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WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 and the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code"), this legislative body has conducted
a public hearing on the Project, the Amended Project Plan, reflecting the
above referenced revisions, and the issuance of the Bonds by the Corpora-
tion to finance all or part of the costs of the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Amended Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation meets the requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act 338, and
is hereby approved.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
Project for not less than one year after approval of the Amended Project
Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage the plan properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the Project as outlined
in the Amended Project Plan are feasible and this Corporation has the
ability to arrange, or cause to be arranged, the financing.
4. The Project as submitted is reasonable and necessary to
carry out the purposes of Act No. 338, and is hereby approved.
5. Issuance by the Corporation of the Bonds in an amount not to
lip exceed $7,310,000, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Amended
Project Plan, to finance all or part of the costs of the Project as
described herein and in the Amended Project Plan is hereby approved.
6. Based upon the information submitted and obtained, the
Amended Project Plan as submitted and the Project to which it relates
serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and strengthen
and revitalize the City's economy and, therefore, constitutes a vital and
necessary public purpose.
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#525-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director dated June 27, 1983, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
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transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on June 9,
1983, wherein the Commission recommends that the Council concur in a
proposed two year contract to be entered into by and between the City of
Livonia and the Livonia Firefighters' Union, Local 1164, Affiliated with
the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, for the period
December 1, 1982 through November 30, 1984, with that portion of the
agreement regarding Duty Death Benefits to be effective December 1, 1982,
and that the necessary amendments to the Retirement Plan Ordinance, the
Compensation Plan and changes in certain benefits as required to effectuate
this agreement be approved, the Council does hereby determine to approve of
and concur in the aforesaid action; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to affix their signatures to the aforesaid contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#526-83 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
#527-83 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated June 24, 1983, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed escrow agreement between the City
of Livonia, MetroVision of Livonia, Inc., and Manufacturers National Bank
of Livonia, wherein under the terms of the City's Cable Franchise
Ordinance, the aforesaid MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. would deposit the
sum of $250,000 in escrow with Manufacturers National Bank no later than
July 13, 1983, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the Manu-
facturers National Bank of Livonia as a Depository for this purpose and
does further request that the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia execute the aforesaid agreement as well as do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
agreement.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, supported by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#528-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee dated June 27, 1983, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 217-81 in connection with a communication from the
Personnel Director dated February 5, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director is approved for submission by the Mayor and which trans-
mits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 22,
1981, wherein it was recommended that rates for Seasonal Clerks be
increased, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, supported by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#529-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee dated June 27, 1983, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 31-82 in connection with the communication
from the City Treasurer, dated December 3, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor with
respect to the purchase of a new copy machine from Royfax Company, 555 E.
Mandoline, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, for the sum of $2,295,
($3,795 less trade-in of $1,500), the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#530-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee dated June 27, 1983, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 399-83 in connection with a communication
from the Director of Finance dated May 3, 1983 approved for submission by
the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 523-82 with regard
to possible revision of the Finance Ordinance with respect to minimum
amounts prescribed requiring competitive bidding, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Law Department for the preparation of the proposed
ordinance amendment for submission to Council.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#531-83 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance & Insurance Committee dated June 27, 1983, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 477-83 in connection with a communication
from the Mayor, dated June 1, 1983, approved by the Finance Director to
which is attached a proposed budget for the Livonia Cable Television
Commission for the fiscal period June 1, 1983 through November 30, 1983,
the Council does hereby approve the balance of the proposed budget as
adjusted with the exception of redesignating "Auto Expense - Commissioners"
to "Commissioners' Compensation"; and the balance of the budget as
approved herein shall read as follows:
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Commissioners' Compensation $3,150
Dues & Subscriptions 1,500
(Includes membership in CTIC at
$850/yr. and other pertinent materials)
Education & Training 5,000
(Initial year will require a greater
amount of training for staff wad
commissioners)
Office Equipment 3,760
(An attempt to locate furniture and
equipment from in-house sources will
be made)
Community Promotion 34,7�+2
(Includes MetroVision's matching funds.
Community programming forums, demonstra-
tions, Town Hall type educational meetings
on how the service is to be used and
equipment required. )
$48,152
FURTHER, having considered a letter from the Mayor dated June 28, 1983,
the Council does hereby establish the compensation for each member of
the Commission at the rate of $35 for each meeting attended, provided,
however, that the compensation for each member shall not exceed $105
per month.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#532-83 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Richard S.
Blomberg, 15612 Hix Court, Livonia, Michigan 48154 is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office,
such term commencing on July 12, 1983, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#533-83 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section 5 of
Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended, Kenneth
Miencier, 9905 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150 is hereby reappointed
as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office,
such term commencing on July 12, 1983, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#534-83 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 354-83, adopted on May 18, 1983, so as to have the same read
as follows:
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia, that the
First Annual Christmas Parade be, and hereby is approved, for Saturday,
November 19, 1983, beginning at 9:00 a.m. , and that the Wayne County Road
Commission is hereby requested to close southbound Middlebelt between
Eight Mile and Seven Mile Road, and westbound Seven Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Purlingbrook on November 19, 1983, between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or until the road is returned to normal traffic
operation; further, that the City agrees to assume liability for any
damage claims which may arise as a result of the said road closure, and
that Lt. Russell E. McQuaid is hereby designated and authorized to sign
the road closure permit in behalf of the City; also, the waiver of permit
fees is requested as great benefits will be realized by the Citizens and
the City's business, commercial, education and labor communities.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 1009th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 8:40 p.m. , June 29, 1983.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK