HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1982-04-07 19792
MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 7, 1982, 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 8:08 P. M.. Councilman Feenstra delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert E. McCann, Gerald
Taylor, Fernon Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent: Peter A. Ventura (excused) .
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Patricia L. Miencier, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E.
Siemert, City Engineer; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utility Manager; Karen Henrich,
Assistant Superintendent Parks and Recreation; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent
Parks and Recreation; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; William E. Crayk, Police
Department; William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals; Sue Daniel, Historical Commis-
sion; and Leon Spence, Arts Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#224-82 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 978th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 24, 1982, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated March 18, 1982,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
February 28, 1982, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Feenstra and
seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen:
The communication from the Planning Department and the Department
of Law dated March 12, 1982 with respect to issuance of SDM licenses (CR-9-82), was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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#225-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 17, 1982, approved by Ms. Sue Daniel of the
Livonia Historical Commission and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize a Lease Agreement for the milk shed at
Greenmead, 38125 West Eight Mile Road, between the City of Livonia and
James C. Wade, for the period May 1, 1982 through May 1, 1983; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to affix their signatures to said Lease Agreement, as well as
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
The communication from the Department of Law dated March 23, 1982 with
respect to use of garbage and refuse funds, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council. (CR-161-82 and 994+-79)
#226-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 18, 1982, which transmits a proposed
amendment to Section 4+-407(A) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances concerning
the regulation of mechanical amusement devices, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
#227-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Community Resources, dated March 12, 1982, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the advance of the sum of $585.60 from the
Forestry Account 101-781-785.000.000 for the purpose of purchasing 6,000
seedlings from the Oakland County Soil and Water C onServation District in
the species, quantities and prices indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion in order to conduct the 1982 Arbor Day seedling sale, the aforesaid
account to be reimbursed to the extent of the advance herein authorized
from the proceeds of said sale; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the sale of such seedlings for the price of .20 cents each, with the
exception of. Black Walnuts which will be priced at .50 cents.
#228-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated February 12, 1982, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 9, 1982, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve the request of Jack M. Friej
for transfer of ownership of 1981-1982 SDM licensed business from
Merriman Drug Company located at 31320 West Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
#229-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 15, 1982, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification 001 for FY 82 CETA Annual Plan, a summary of which is
set forth in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby
authorize and approve the said Grant Modification in the manner and form
indicated in the aforesaid communication; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
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#230-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated March 18, 1982, to which is attached a report and a
computer printout indicating a false alarm problem with respect to false
alarm charges and having also considered a letter from the City Treasurer
with respect to false alarm charges and accounting computer responsibility,
the Council does hereby refer these items to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation.
#231-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Joseph
Sergi and Lindy R. Swartz, dated February 28, 1982, wherein a request is
made for the vacating of an alley located west of Middlebelt Road and
North of Joy Road, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City
Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance with
provisions of law and City ordinance.
#232-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Police Officers Association, dated March 12, 1982, wherein a request is
submitted for permission to place eight 4x8 posters in various locations
throughout the City for the period September 1, 1982 to October 8, 1982 in
order to advertise the 30th Annual Policeman's Ball, to be conducted at
Roma Hall of Livonia, proceeds of which allows the Association to finance
several community projects, the Council does hereby approve and grant the
permission requested herein in the manner and form submitted.
#233-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Friends
of the Barn, Inc., dated March 23, 1982, wherein permission is requested
to conduct a two (2) day barn sale at the Wilson Barn property on June 5 -
6, 1982, proceeds of which will be used toward the restoration of the
barn, the hours of which sale will be between 10:30 A M. to 6:00 P.M. on
each day, the Council does hereby authorize and grant the permission
herein requested in the manner and form herein submitted.
#234-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Friends
of the Barn, Inc., dated March 23, 1982, wherein permission is requested
to conduct Livonia's Second International Ethnic Festival at the Wilson
Barn property on August 20, 1982 from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. , August 21,
1982 from 12 Noon to 11:00 P.M. and August 22, 1982 from 12 Noon to 6:00
P.M., the Council does hereby authorize and grant the permission requested
in the manner and form submitted, FURTHER, the Council does hereby grant
permission to sell beer and alcoholic beverages through this 3-day period
in connection with this event, the permission granted herein being made
subject to compliance with applicable rules and regulations of the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#235-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated March 24, 1982, to which is attached a proposed software
license agreement submitted by Computer Election System, Inc. , with
respect to the City Clerk's Computer Program Agreement, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#236-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1982, which transmits its resolution
3-39-82, adopted on March 16, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-2-2-4
submitted by Livonia Jaycees requesting a waiver use approval to conduct
an annual Spring Carnival on property located within the Wonderland
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Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads
in Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
82-2-2-4 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.
#237-82 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; MCIA 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, May 10,
1982 at 7:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 82-2-1-3, submitted by James and Kathryn
McQuade for a change of zoning of property located
on the east side of Farmington Road between Pickford
and Curtis in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from
R-1 to P.S. , the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 3-35-82 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 82-2-1-3 be denied;
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, (and/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
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is
requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated March 22, 1982, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 151-82 in connection with a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 16, 1982, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits bids received for the leasing of concession stands and for
installing vending machines at various city facilities, the Council does
hereby accept the bids of DTM Food Management Service, 6217 Payne Street,
Dearborn, Michigan 48126, subject to the negotiating of contracts with the
Department of Law, the same to be submitted to the City Council for
approval.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett and Gundersen.
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#238-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated March 22, 1982, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 151-82 in connection with a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 16, 1982, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits bids received for the leasing of concession stands and
for installing vending machines at various City facilities, the Council
does hereby reject all bids received with respect to these items; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole
and the Parks and Recreation Commission for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#239-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 22, 1982, and submitted pursu-
ant to Council Resolution 141-82 in connection with a communication from
the Department of Law dated February 18, 1982, with respect to proposed
licensing fees for amusement devices, the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law prepare an amendment to Section 4-120(25) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, so as to revise licensing fees for
mechanical amusement devices, as follows:
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE
a) $100 per device up to 5 in any single location or building.
b) $50 per device for each additional device.
c) $500 for an indoor amusement place located in a shopping center
having at least five hundred thousand (500,000) square feet, in
addition to the fees prescribed for each machine.
d) $20 per device for kiddie rides.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#240-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 23, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 972-81 in connection with a communication
from the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated October 19, 1981, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
it is recommended that an admission fee of $1.00 per person be established
for special events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission at the
Ice Arenas, other than the semi-annual Ice Show, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the aforesaid action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#241-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 23, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 973-81 in connection with a communication
from the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated October 19, 1981, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein
certain recommendations are submitted regarding a proposed increase in fees
and charges for various recreation programs and activities, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action, except as
modified and revised as follows:
(1) Deleted and not approved herein are the recommended changes with
respect to paragraph G. Ice Arenas.
(2) Paragraph H. Printing Fees, subparagraph c.
Stencil - regular shall be changed to $2.00
(3) Paragraph I. Equipment & Facility Deposits, item
5. Park Reservations $50.00 deposit
(Bicentennial - Rotary Veterans)
Insurance against abuse, and Clean-Up
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#242-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 23, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 149-82 in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 8, 1982,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits Parks and Recreation resolution 1621-81 wherein an
increase in greens fees for non-residents at the City's golf courses for
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the 1982 season is recommended, and which would establish the following
fees:
Monday - Friday 9 holes $ 5.50
18 holes 8.50
Saturday, Sunday, 9 holes 7.50
Holidays 18 holes 9.50
Twilight 4.50
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#243-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 23, 1982, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 150-82 in connection with a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 8, 1982,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor
Pro Tem and which transmits Parks and Recreation resolution 1615-81 wherein
proposed increases in entry fees for athletes are recommended, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the establishment of the following fees:
ADULT
SPORT PROPOSED FEE
4-1-82 3-1-83
Modified Softball $ 175.00 $ 240.00
Church Modified 175.00 240.00
Men's Slowpitch 140.00 160.00
Women's Slowpitch 136.00 160.00
Women's Fastpitch 145.00 175.00
Men's Volleyball 150.00
Women's Volleyball 150.00
Men's Basketball 175.00
YOUTH
"E" Minor Baseball $ 5.00/player
"E" Major Baseball 110.00
Connie Mack 125.00 150.00
Adray 175.00
"D" Basketball 40.00
Senior Youth Softball 50.00
Junior Youth Softball 50.00
Bronco Softball 5.00/player
FURTHER, the Council does hereby refer back to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for a new report and recommendation the item of Co-Sponsored or
Official Supplied Programs.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Gundersen.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#244-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation. �f
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 23, 1982 and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 172-82 in connection with the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
February 9, 1982, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Merchants Cash Register Company, 19631 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48219 for supplying the Department of Parks and Recreation with
two (2) Electronic Cash Registers (Sharp 3203) for the unit price of
$699.00 and a total price of $1398.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A rol1 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#245-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby table the second reading
and roll call vote for the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance as
set forth in Petition 81-7-6-6 relating to Mechanical and Electronic
Amusement Devices to the meeting at which the proposed amendment to
Section 4-120(25) willbe considered for second reading and a roll call
vote.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#246-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 26, 1981, which transmits its resolution
3-48-81, adopted on March 24, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-3-8-12
submitted. by James Hoseini, requesting site plan approval in connection
with a proposal to construct an addition to a fruit market located on the
Southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Garden in the Northwest 14 of
Section 36, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18. 7 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on May 20, 1981, pursuant to Council
Resolution 330-81, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and Petition 81-3-8-12 is hereby approved and
granted.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#247-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated March 15, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 102-82 and to which is attached a
letter from the Executive Director of SEMCOG, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the payment of the sum of $7,050.00 as annual
membership dues for 1982.
1 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
Ehe President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#248-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 3, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Shea Company, Box 543, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 for
the 1982 Lane Line Marking Program (Contract No. 82-A) for the estimated
total cost of $9,342.73, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bids received for this
item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
expenditure not to exceed $9,342.73 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
Receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose; and the Director of Public
Works is hereby authorized to approve minor changes in the work as may be
required; 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#249-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 18, 1982, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#251-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated March 15, 1982, approved for submission by the Mayor and
to which is attached a copy of a communication from the Personnel Director,
dated February 24, 1982, which outlines increases of approximately 25% in
Blue Cross rates, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
transfer of the following amounts from the Unexpended Fund Balances of
the following funds:
FUND TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
General Fund $ 31,493.00
Refuse Fund 1,485.00
Silver Village 957.00
$ 33,935.00
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the adjustments detailed in the
attachment to the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann was excused at 8:40 P. M.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#252-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated March 18, 1982, to which is attached a proposed agreement
between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools School District.,
wherein the City would agree to run the district's elections on the basis
of the terms and conditions set forth therein, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia in the manner and form herein submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and Taylor.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman McCann returned at 8:41 P. M.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#253-82 WHEREAS, the Detroit Metropolitan Water Board on December 15,
1975 by a four to three vote of its members determined to raise water
rates 39% to be effective May 1, 1976; and
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unit price bid of Teer-Wurtzel Contracting, Inc. , 11+0 Sherwood Road,
Williamston, MI. 48895 for the 1982 Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing
Program for the estimated total cost of $7+,968.80, based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and subject to a final
payment based upon actual units completed in accordance with unit prices
accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item, provided, however, that only 29% of
the total program is authorized to be completed at this time for the
estimated amount of $22,000, with the balance of the said program being
made subject to (1) the contractor demonstrating to the satisfaction of
the Engineering Division that he is able to complete the work in a
workmanlike manner and in accordance with the contract documents and (2)
the Engineering Division giving written approval of the initial work as
completed by the contractor, a copy of which is to be forwarded to the
Council; FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $7+,968.80 from the $7.9 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, for this purpose; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments
in the work as required, 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#250-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector, dated March 24, 1982,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of R M, Inc., P.O. Box
5008, Dearborn, Michigan 48128 for the estimated total cost of $28,920
based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and
subject to a final payment based upon actual units completed in accord-
ance with the unit price accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit
price having been in fact the second lowest bid received for this item,
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance ir
the amount of $28,920 from the Municipal Refuse Fund Account for the
purpose of making payments to contractors, with the provision that said
account be reimbursed from the proceeds collected for weed cutting;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the return of the $500.00 bid
deposit which accompanied the bid of Panetta's Landscaping for the reasons
set forth in their letter of March 24+, 1982; and the Director of Public
Works is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as
required; 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.
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WHEREAS, the said proposed increase in water rates appears to
have no reasonable relationship to costs incurred for supplying said water
and may, therefore, be unjust and inequitable, and
WHEREAS, at a meeting conducted in Livonia on December 15, 1981
the representatives of some seventy communities voted to request that
their respective legislative bodies pledge a contribution of two cents per
capita as their pro rate share of costs that may be incurred by such legal
action as may be necessary to assure that an increase in water rates shall
not be implemented unless and until the aforesaid action of the Detroit
Metropolitan Water Board is demonstrated to have been justified and eq-
uitable to all communities served by the water system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia takes this means to indicate its support in opposition to the
39% water rate increase, further, since it has become necessary to litigate
the issues involved, and appeal a recent judgement, the City Council does
hereby appropriate a sum in the amount of $2093.20 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account of the Water Fund as this City's share of the cost of
such litigation appeal.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#254-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated March 26, 1982, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of sunscreen blinds for the office of the City Clerk, from Dubach
Interiors, 16667 Truwood, Woodhaven, MI. 48183, for the price of $1,622.10,
the same to be appropriated and expended from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase
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 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
A roles. call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1982, which transmits its resolution
3-38-82, adopted on March 16, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-2-2-3,
submitted by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates requesting waiver use approval
to utilize a proposed building located on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Six Mile Road and Munger in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, for
general office purposes, which property is zoned P.S., the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendations made by the City Planning
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Commission and Petition 82-2-2-3 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendations of the Planning Commission, as well as the
following additional conditions;
a. compaction shall be required in Building "A", and;
b. compaction shall be required in Building "B".
By Councilman. Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
delete the requirement for compaction in "b" and to require as an
additional condition that the trash receptacle as proposed to be located
at the Northeast corner of the site shall be screened by the erecting
of a brick wall on its west side as opposed to the north side (brick to
be the same as used on the building) and, further, that the trash
enclosure shall be fitted with a gate on the south side.
A ro.Ll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and Taylor.
YS; Mann
The President declared the amendment adopted.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows:
#255-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1982, which transmits its resolution
3-38-82, adopted on March 16, 1982, with regard to Petition 82-2-2-3,
submitted by Siegal/Tuomaala Associates requesting waiver use approval to
utilize a proposed building located on the east side of Newburgh Road
between Six Mile Road and Munger in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, for
general office purposes, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendations made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 82-2-2-3 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendations of the Planning Commission, as well as the following
additional conditions;
a, compaction shall be required in Building "A; and;
b. that the trash receptacle as proposed to be located at the
Northeast corner of the site shall be screened by the erecting of
a brick wall on its west side as opposed to the north side (brick
to be the same as used on the building) and, further, that the
trash enclosure shall be fitted with a gate on the south side.
with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett and Taylor.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution as amended, adopted.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#256-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Waste
Disposal Committee investigate the question of the City's refuse collection
agent matter of the policy of the City's refuse collector with respect
to the collection of compacted trash from commercial and office estab-
lishments in comparison to residential collections and thereafter submit
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#257-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2503 3/82, the Council does hereby authorize a service contract
with Hersey Meter Company, 250 Elm Street, Dedham, Massachusetts 06026,
for the testing and modification of large industrial meters for a sum not
to exceed $15,000, based upon the unit prices set forth in the attachment,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said contract without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#258-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
WS 2499 3/82 and wherein it is recommended that Section 5-1604 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended with respect to industrial pollutant
strength surcharges, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Department of Law for the preparation of an ordinance amendment for
submission to Council.
A rola call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#259-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
WS 2499 3/82 and wherein it is recommended that Section 5-1604 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended with respect to industrial pollutant
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strength surcharges, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water
and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adoited, it was
#260-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2496 3/82 wherein it is recommended that Section 5-408 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended with respect to water rates, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law for the
preparation of an ordinance amendment for submission to Council.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
Idopted, it was
#261-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2496 3/82 wherein it is recommended that Section 5-408 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances be amended with respect to water rates, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Water and Sewer Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#262-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2497 3/82 wherein it is recommended that an ordinance be adopted
to establish a lawn sprinkling ban during the months of May, June, July
and August, 1982, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water and
Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
a;,.opte u., it was
#263-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu
tion WS 2498 3/82 wherein it is recommended that Section 5-510 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, be amended with respect to Wayne County sewage
rates, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law for
ikethe preparation of an ordinance amendment for submission to Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#264-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1982, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolu-
tion WS 2498 3/82 wherein it is recommended that Section 5-510 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, be amended with respect to Wayne County sewage
rates, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Water and Sewer
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#265-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Livonia Arts Commission, dated March 22, 1982, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of four (4) Display Panels as
described in the aforesaid communication from Unistrut Detroit Service
Company, 4045 2nd Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184 for the price of $2,042.56;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#266-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 27, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-4-82 adopted on January 19, 1982, with regard to Petition 81-12-1-24
submitted by City Planning Commission for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Hubbard Road, north of Five Mile Road in the
East 1/2 of Section 15, from R-1 to RUFA, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on March 29, 1982, pursuant to
Council Resolution 96-82, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 81-12-1-24 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 accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#267-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 27, 1982, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-5-82 adopted on January 19, 1982 with regard to Petition 81-10-6-10
submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution
848-81 to amend Section 2.07 and Section 18.09 of Zoning Ordinance #543 so
as to incorporate regulations to control the location of mobile homes in
the City of Livonia, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on March 29, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 96-82, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#268-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 24, 1982 which sets forth its resolu-
tion 2-26-82 adopted on February 23, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-1-1-1
submitted by Anthony Skover, Thomas O'Rourke and Louie Mancinelli for a
change of zoning on property located on the east side of Haggerty Road
between Seven Mile and Phillips Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6
from M-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 29, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution
145-82, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 82-1-1-1 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#269-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 24, 1982 which sets forth its resolu-
2-26-82 adopted on February 23, 1982 with regard to Petition 82-1-1-1
submitted by Anthony Skover, Thomas O'Rourke and Louie Mancinelli for a
change of zoning on property located on the east side of Haggerty Road
between Seven Mile and Phillips Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6
from M-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 29, 1982, pursuant to Council Resolution
145-82, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#270-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 14, 1982, with respect
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to a request for a new SDD license by Dominic Soave to be located at
33521 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request
inasmuch as this application would be in violation of and in
noncompliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance 543, as amended; 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#271-82 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 23,
1982 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an
application from Active Properties, Inc. , submitted by E. Gary Veltman,
Treasurer, 2124 Jackson Blvd. , Highland, Michigan 48031, for a new full
year Class C License to be located at 28121 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 1+8150, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to
advise the Liquor Control Commission that the City Council denies the
said request and would not recommend that the said application be
approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and the City Clerk
is hereby directed 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#272-82 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 5.2931+; MCLA 125.581+), 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, May 10,
1982 at 7:00 P.M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 82-3-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission to amend Section 11.03 of Ordinance No.
543, to include regulations relating to automotive
transmission repair businesses in C-2 districts,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution
3-1+0-82 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 82-3-6-1 be approved;
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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, and/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.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#273-82 RESOLVED, that having considered various proposals to provide
cable television consulting services for the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby determine to designate and select, as the City's Cable
Television Consultant, the firm of Telecommunications Management
Corporation (T.M.C. ) 6380 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 808, Los Angeles,
California 90048, on the basis of a proposal set forth in a communication
dated March 26, 1982 with attachments and, for this purpose the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize as an advance from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account the sum of $10,000.00, the same to be reimbursed
thereto from application and, other fees received in connection with the
review of proposals to provide television service.
A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
actoptcd, it was
#274-82 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#275-82 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution no. 135-82, adopted on February 24, 1982, and in accordance
with Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 5, 1982 an assessment roll dated April 2,
1982 for the improvement consisting of the removal and replacement of
badly deteriorated sections of the existing pavement and resurfacing the
roadway with 2 to 2 1/2 inches of bituminous concrete on Barkley Avenue,
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Bonnydale Drive, Nye Road, and Nye Court (portions of Bonnydale Subdivision
No. 2 and Lyndon Manor Subdivision) in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 23 containing
the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the
construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as
designated in Council Resolution No. 135-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of
the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, on
Monday, May 17, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 17, 1982; the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most
current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-82 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution no. 40-82, adopted on January 13, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to
the Council under date of April 5, 1982 an assessment roll dated April 2,
1982 for the improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt on an existing
roadway on Wentworth Avenue between Merriman Road and. Henry Ruff in Sectio:l
14 containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respec-
tively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established
for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said
district as designated in Council Resolution No. 40-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the assess-
ment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for
public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will
meet in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
on Monday, May 17, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special Assessment
Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested
persons to be heard;
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the
aforesaid date of May 17, 1982; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-82 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution no. 37-82, adopted on January 13, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the
Council under date of April 5, 1982 an assessment roll dated April 2, 1982
for the improvement consisting of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on
an existing roadway on Rayburn between Merriman Road and Henry Ruff in
Section 14 containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied,
respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore
established for the construction and operation of the proposed improve-
ment in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 37-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section
2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit: that the
assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Monday, May 17, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said Special
Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten. (10) days prior to
the aforesaid date of May 17, 1982; the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-82 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution no. 36-82, adopted on January 13, 1982, and in accordance with
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the
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Council under date of April 5, 1982 an assessment roll dated April 2,
1982 for the improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt surface on an
existing aggregate base on Oporto Avenue between Five Mile Road and.
Puritan Road in Section 14 containing the special assessments to be
assessed and, levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the
proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution
No. 36-82.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit:
that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City
of Livonia will meet in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Monday, May 17, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. to review the said.
Special Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given
to all interested persons to be heard;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said. City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of May 17, 1982; the City Clerk is also directed to
give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and, every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most
current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#279-82 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, intends to issue special assessment bonds for the purpose of
defraying various Special Assessment Districts, share of the cost in
connection with certain paving improvements in the City; and
WHEREAS, notice of intent to issue bonds must be published at
least forty-five (45) days before the issuance of the bonds in order to
comply with the requirements of Section 5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1909, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk shall publish a notice of intent to issue
bonds in the Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general circulation in tha
City, as a display advertisement at least one-quarter (1/4) page in size.
2. The notice of intent so published shall be in substantially
the following form:
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OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LIVONIA OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
SECURED BY THE TAXING POWER OF THE CITY
AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special assessment bonds of
the City in the total principal amount of not to exceed $800,000 for the
purpose of defraying various Special Assessment Districts' share of the
cost of paving improvements in said special assessment districts in the
City. The special assessment bonds shall mature serially in not to exceed
fifteen (15) annual installments, with interest payable on the unpaid
balance at a rate of not to exceed 13% per annum, or such higher rate of
interest as may be authorized by law.
SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
The principal and interest of the special assessment bonds shall
be payable primarily from collections of an equal amount of special assess-
ments and the bonds shall also pledge the full faith and credit of the
City of Livonia.
IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, THE
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL
FUNDS OF THE CITY OR, IF NECESSARY, FROM AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED UPON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CHARTER, STATUTORY AND
CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A
PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING THE BONDS,
SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS IN THE CITY, IS
FILED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL BY DEPOSITING SAID PETITION WITH THE CITY
CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. If
such a petition is filed, the bonds cannot be issued without an approving
vote of a majority of electors voting on the question.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 5(g)
of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended. Further information
concerning the matters set out in this notice may be secured from. the City
Clerk's office.
City Clerk
3. The City Council determines that the foregoing form of notice
of intent to issue bonds and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the electors of the City and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the City to issue the bonds, the purpose of the bond
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Imoissue, the security for the bonds, and the right of referendum of the
electors with respect thereto under all of the circumstances, as required
by law.
4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A _ro-1 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Bishop, Bennett, Taylor and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-82 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of.
the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 7, 1982 submitted pursuant
to CR-1056-79 in connection with a communication from the Mayor dated
October 1, 1979, to which is attached a letter from the Craig M. Dix
American Heritage V.F.W. Post 7727, P. 0. Box 2573, Livonia, Michigan, to
which is attached a check in the amount of $225.00 donated to the City of
Livonia for the purpose of establishing a suitable memorial to Craig Dix
who was reported missing in action in the Vietnam War, the Council does
hereby request that the City Planning Department submit its report and
recommendation with regard to the design of an appropriate plaque or
memorial to Craig M. Dix.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
idopted, this 979th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
,Iddjourned at 9:25 P. M. , April 7, 1982.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CLERK