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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 8, 1981, 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: Robert D. Bennett, Robert F. Nash,
Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann and Peter A.
Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry T. Tatigian, City Attorney; Jack Dodge,
Finance Director; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner; Robert
Turner, Police Chief; Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; and
Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Services.
liwBy Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#281-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 952nd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 25, 1981, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated March 20, 1981,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending February 28, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
The communication from the Planning Director dated March 25, 1981
transmitting the updated Restaurant Study prepared by the Planning Department staff,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law dated March 27, 1981 with
L respect to the Lease Agreement - Jefferson Center (CR-52-81), was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gunderson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#282-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
Final Report of the Ad Hoc Cable TV Citizens' Advisory Committee, dated
April 1, 1981 and received in the office of the City Clerk on April 3,
1981, to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#283-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Public Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service, dated
March 12, 1981, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is
approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of McKenna
Refrigeration Inc., 6801 Chase, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, for supplying the
City with one (1) Refrigeration Compressor to be installed at Devonairre
Ice Rink, for the total price of $12,000.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications; and, further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the appropriation of the sum of
$12,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#284-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 18, 1981, which bears thF
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
determine to accept the bid of Town and Country Dodge, Inc., 31015 Grand
River, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with five (5) 1/2 ton pick-up
trucks for a total net price of $32,614.25, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, except as noted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#285-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 17, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Holman Pontiac-GMC-Toyota, 35300 Ford Road,
Westland, Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) Van truck for a total net prig.
of $7,656.62, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which
meets all specifications, except as noted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#286-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 17, 1981, which bears thf
signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bid of Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc., 3550
Wyoming Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48120, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) cab and chassis -
Tandem Axle, for a total net price of $30,738.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, except as
noted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#287-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 17, 1981, 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
determine to accept the bid of Garwood - Detroit Truck Equipment, Inc. ,
21083 Mound Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance Section) with one (1) 9-10 Yard Dump Body
and Hoist for the total price of $4,234.40, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received which meets all specifications, except as noted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#288-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 17, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Schults Equipment, Inc. , 1532 S. State Road, Ithaca,
Michigan 48847, for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance Section) with one (1) Truck Hydraulic System, one (1) Front
Snowplow Hitch, one (1) Underbody Snow Blade, and one (1) Salt Spreader,
for a total price of $11,825.03, the same having been in fact the lowest
and only bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
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AYES. Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#289-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Jack Doheny
Supplies, 777 Silver Spring Ct. , Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying
the City (Sewer Department) with one (1) Water Jet Sewer Cleaner, Model
FMC 6540, for a total net price of $19,250.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#290-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Assessor, dated March 16, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting an
additional appropriation to cover the cost of printing 10,675 "tax facts"
to be enclosed with assessment notices to property owners, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the appropriation of the sum of $485.00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Printing
Account #101-202-904-000-000, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#291-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated March 12, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting an
additional appropriation to cover the cost of 12,000 additional envelope:
for the mailing of assessment notices to property owners, the Council doer:
hereby determine to authorize the appropriation of the sum of $1,093.50
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Printing
Account #101-202-904-000-000, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#292-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
imw Executive Director of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, dated
March 10, 1981, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is made for
funding the Community Commission on Drug Abuse for the 1981 fiscal year in
the sum of $17,200.00, the Council does hereby determine to approve this
request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#293-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 17, 1981, to which is attached a communication from the Out
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, with respect to a matching contribution,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the appropriation of the
sum of $2,581.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, as the City's
matching contribution to the Out Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#294-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 4, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor and the attached final construction
estimate, dated January 23, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize the
final payment in the amount of $9,547.20 to Boam Company, 20523 Merriman
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 and Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, 1200
Detroit Bank and Trust Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, which sum
includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated March 23,
1977, in the amount of $953,596.58, the actual contract amount completed
to date being $960,570.30 in connection with the Argonne Subdivision
Paving Project (Contract 77-A), it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said contract has been completed in
accordance with City standards and specifications; and, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,532.79 from the project to
the appropriate accounts of the Public Service Division for payment of
work completed by the Public Service Division, as included in City
Invoice No. 19081, 19939, 23399, and 30462; FURTHER, for this purpose, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of an
additional $3,374.72 from the $9.8 Million General Obligation Road Improve
ment Bond Issue; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requeste
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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A rcll call vote was taker_ on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, 7urdersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by C,Duncilman Bishop, it was
#295-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 17, 1981, with regrd to a proposed City Hall Directory and
Identification Sign, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of the sum of $2,8+9.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account for the purpose of purchas_ng the material necessary for the
City Hall Directory, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,870 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account, for the purpose of purchasing the
material and covering the costs for installing an Identification Sign
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Cr)unoilman McCann, it was
#296-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 16, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board and the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor with
regard to a Municipal Step I Facilities Planning Study for the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to sign an ecuipment lease agreement with the Manning
Environmental Corporation, 120 Du Bois Street, Box 1356, Santa Cruz,
California 95060, for supplying the City with Sewage Flow Meters at the
rental rates shown in the attached proposed lease agreement #32+3;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to
exceed $19,988 00 from the Capital Outlay Account of the Sewer Division,
so that the City may proceed with renting the required flow meters, the
action herein being taken based upon the understanding that up to 80% of
this advance will be returned to said account at such time as funds become
available from the Federal and State Grant, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the
current agreement with the firm of Orchard, Papke, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc.,
in joint venture with Hubbell, Roth 2. Clark, Inc. , said amendment to
provide for renting, rather than purchasing, sewage flow meters, subject
to approval as to form by the Department of Law.
c roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett
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NAYS None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#297-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources and the Project Director of Western Wayne
Senior Nutrition Services, dated March 12, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Western Wayne Senior Nutrition Services
to join Hospital Purchasing Service, a purchasing cooperative, as well as
to approve the addition to their vendor list of companies participating it
the Hospital Purchasing Service cooperative who are not already approved
vendors.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#298-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 11, 1981, approved by the City Engineer and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road
right-of-way located in Section 6, owned by Edward Jowski and Bernadine
Jowski, his wife, sellers, which land is more particularly described as
follows:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan, described as:
The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Being a part of the East 1/2 of Section 6, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
The North 125 feet of the South 1780 feet of the
East 228 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, except the North 25
feet thereof.
subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum
of $3,200.00 less $1,600.00 heretofore paid
to sellers as Estimated Just Compensation;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
title work;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $1,650.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the $7.9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested t,
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#299-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated March 17, 1981, approved by the City Engineer and the
Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road
right-of-way located in Section 30, owned by Edmund T. Warren, which land
is more particularly described as follows:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as:
The East 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 30, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., described as beginning at a point on the
East line of said section, distant N. 00 0i+' 20"
E., 1,098.1+ ft. from the intersection of said
East line and the centerline of Plymouth Road and
proceeding thence due West, 1,153.85 ft. ; thence
N. 00 05' E. , 377.5+ ft. ; thence due East, 1,153.79 ft.
to the East line of Section 30; thence S. 00 04,
20" W. along said East line, 377.5+ ft. to the
Point of Beginning. (YZ)
subject to the following terms and conditions
1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $6,000.
2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of the title
work.
3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College tax shall
be in a sum not to exceed $103.66.
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that a sum not to exceed $6,163.66 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#300-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated March 10, 198.4
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the 1981 Arbor Day Program, the
Council does hereby authorize an advance of the sum of $897.60 from Public
Service Forestry Account No. 101-781-785.000.000 needed to purchase
10,275 seedlings from the Oakland County Soil and Water Conservation
District, for sale to the general public on April 26, 1981, the said
account to be reimbursed from the proceeds of such sales.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#301-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Department of Law, dated March 24, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works, the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to an invoice from Van Buren Electric, dated June 13,
1980, in the amount of $870.57 for electrical services required in
connection with the installation of additional air conditioning at
Nicky's (Idyl Wyld), the Council does hereby determine to authorize a
credit in the amount of $435.28 to Idyl Wyld Catering, Inc. to be
deducted from outstanding obligations it owes to the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#302-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 19, 1981, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances with regard to the reappointment of Mr. Robert
Nightingale, 32905 Summers, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as a member of the
Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years, which
term shall expire on April 2, 1988, the Council does hereby determine to
confirm the appointment of Mr. Nightingale; and it is hereby further
provided that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X,
Section 3, of the City Charter.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#303-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 26, 1981, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
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hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 613-80, so as
to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for
general improvements in the Laurel Park Professional Center Subdivision,
located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, to ,$40,000 of which at least $5,000
shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general improvements in
said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City including those for sidewalk
improvements, in said subdivision, shall remain the same and unchanged;
and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#304-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1981, approved by the Director of Pub l.,
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Ager Building Company, 27620 Farmington Road,
Suite 205, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, the proprietor of St. Mary
Estates Subdivision, located in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20, the financial
assurances previously deposited with respect to sidewalk improvements,
pursuant to Council Resolution 314-74, adopted on April 24, 1974, and
subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 512-77, 764-74 and 940-74,
which financial assurances were in the amount of $20,600 to guarantee the
City's installation of sidewalk improvements in the St. Mary Estates
Subdivision; and the action herein is being taken for the reasons indica
in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all these improve-
ments have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#305-81 RESOLVED, that having consa dered a corrnnuiicatton from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 23, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
3-40-81, adopted on March 10, 1981, with regard to a request from Edward
Sharkey Hesano for an extension of the approval of Petition 79-9-2-23
submitted by Edward Sharkey Hesano relative to a waiver use approval to
establish an SDD licensed operation on property located on the north side
of Six Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
7, previously granted in Council Resolution 333-80 adopted on April 2,
1980, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension for a one year
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period, subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in Council
Resolution 333-80.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#306-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the City's
economy and to encourage the location and expansion of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the
City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has designated the
hereinafter described project area for such a program to this Council for
its approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve the
appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A
hereto attached. (The Chas. A Strand Co. Project)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of
Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project citizens
district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation.
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6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#307-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
City's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of industrial
and commercial enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to
the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions and
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has designated the
hereinafter described project area for such a program to this Council for
its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve the
appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A hereto
attached. (George F. Valassis & Company Project)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of
Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project citizens
district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation.
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6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#308-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
President of the Friends of the Barn, Inc. , dated March 5, 1981, the
Council does hereby determine to grant permission to the Friends of the
Barn to use the Wilson Barn property for a three (3) day "International
Festival", from August 21, 1981 through August 23, 1981, including the
sale of beer and the placement of a removable sign on the property stating
the dates and times of the "International Festival".
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#309-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission, dated February lE
1981, and approved for submission by the Mayor with respect to an increase
in the income limits for residents of Silver Village, the Council does
hereby determine to revise and increase the income limits as follows:
Single $13,000/yr. ($1,083/mo. )
Couple $11+,800/yr. ($1,233/mo. )
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE AFORESAID COMMUNICATION.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#310-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 24+, 1981, with respect to a request
for a new SDD license by James M. Hoseyni, to be held in conjunction with
an existing SDM licensed business located at 28905 Plymouth Road, the
Council does hereby recommend that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
deny the said request inasmuch as this application would be in violation of
and in non-compliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance #54+3, as amended; and/or for the further reason that the
subject premises are within one-half mile of an existing SDD licensed
business; 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:
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AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#311-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 24, 1981, with respect to
a request for a new SDD license by Betty and George Hajal to be held in
conjunction with an existing SDM licensed business located at 27600 Plymou
Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council, at the request of the petitioner,
does hereby determine to table this matter pending a determination with
respect to the waiver use petition; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to submit 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, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash, Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#312-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated March 24, 1981, with respect to a
request for a new SDD license by the Southland Corporation, Michael C.
Kirby, Co-Licensee, to be held in conjunction with an existing SDM
licensed business located at 15550 Middlebelt 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
non-compliance with the requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance #54+3, as amended; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
submit 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, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#313-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated March 11, 1981, to which is attached a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 26, 1981, with respect
to a request from the Southland Corporation, Michael C. Kirby, Co-Licensee,
to add space to a 1980-1981 SDM licensed business located at 15550 Middle-
belt, Livonia, Michigan 48154, the Council does hereby determine to approve
said request.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#314-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated March 11, 1981, to which is attached a communication from
the Michigan Liquor. Control Commission, dated November 1+, 1980, with
respect to a request from Fonte D'Amore, Inc. , to add space to a 1980
Class "C" and SDM licensed business located at 32030 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan x+8150, the Council does hereby determine to approve said
request; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to submit 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, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#315-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated March 11, 1981, with respect to a request from Ge-Pe
Associates, Inc., to add space to a Class "C" licensed premises located at
15231 Farmington, Livonia, Michigan, x+8154+, the Council does hereby
determine to approve such request; 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, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#316-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Historical Society, dated March 22, 1981, with regard to the Heritage Fair
to be conducted at Greenmead on Sunday, June 7, 1981, the Council does
hereby authorize and grant permission to the First Pennsylvania Regiment to
set up a camp fire on the preceding Saturday at Greenmead, and as part of
the camp fire display to blank fire black powder weapons, as well as to
cook meals over the camp fire; FURTHER, permission is hereby granted to
place 4' x 8' signs on the northwest corner of Newburgh Road and 6 Mile
Road, the northwest corner of Plymouth and Stark Roads, and the northeast
corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads just before the Memorial Day
weekend; FURTHER, the Council does hereby waive all peddler's fees and
transient merchant license requirements in connection with the craft booths
which will be on the premises in connection with this event; and, in the
event of inclement weather on June 7, 1981, the permission herein granted
shall be equally applicable in order to permit the holding of the Fair on
June 14, 1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#317-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated March 20, 1981, to which is attached departmental
correspondence from the City Engineer, dated December 22, 1980, wherein a
request is made that the lighting assessment on the 1979 and 1980 tax bills
be waived for Special Assessment District #181 (lighting) - Cherokee Trail
Subdivision, and Special Assessment District #195 (lighting) - Tiffany
Square Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to concur and approve
of said request in the manner and form submitted inasmuch as the subject
street lighting projects have not been completed.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#318-81 RESOLVED, that with regard to a parcel of land located in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, consisting of fifteen (15) acres, more or less,
and more particularly described as the north 15 acres of the east 3/8 of
the west 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 4, which parcel is the subject
of an application for a land acquisition proposal submitted by the City of
Livonia to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for possible
funding by the Michigan Land Trust Fund, the Council does hereby determine
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia as follows:
(1) that the City of Livonia will take title to the land proposed to
be acquired;
(2) that the City of Livonia will assume management responsibility of
the subject land for public park purposes, including providing
appropriate development and operation funds;
(3) that the City of Livonia will ensure use of the land as a public park;
AND FURTHER, that the City of Livonia will commit a sum of money not to
exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total purchase price of the subject
land or $33,750, whichever is the lesser.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#319-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chairperson, Livonia Commission on Children and Youth, dated March 25,
1981, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of 3,000 Youth Passbooks from Compton Printing Company, 32349 W. Eight Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for the price of $3,840.00; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to 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 Sections 2-213(d)(4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#320-81 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated January 19, 1981 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on March 23, 1981, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of placing of
4" of asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on
Curtis Avenue, between Lathers and Deering in the East 1/2
of Section 12. , T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said statement; and to
defray the cost of such improvement by special assessment
upon the property especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated January 19, 1981;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$29,970.00;
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 5'
($1+,985.00) and that the balance of said cost and expense
of said public improvement amounting to $1+,985.00 shall be
borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest
thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied
as follows:
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Lots 27 through 52 of Sunningdale Park
Subdivision, Lots 126, 127 and 252 of
Dohany Subdivision; and Lots 1,2,53,54,93
and 94 of Thomas F. O'Connor's Parkview
Acres Subdivision, in the east 1/2 of
Section 12, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to be levied
against all lands in the special assessment district as
the special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear
to the total benefit of all land and also to enter upon
such roll the amount which has been assessed to the City
at large, all in accordance with the determination of the
City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the
same with the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to
present the same to the City Council prior to the holding
of the second public hearing thereon required by Section
2-511 of the said Code.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#321-81 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated January 19, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
16-81, adopted on January 14, 1981, and in accordance with the provisions
of Section 2-506 of Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, containing a report with regard to the Curtis Avenue Street
Improvement, Deering to West of Lathers, Lots 27 through 52 of Sunningdale
Park Subdivision; Lots 126, 127 and 252 of Dohany Subdivision; and Lots
1, 2, 53, 54, 93, and 94 of Thomas F. O'Connor's Parkview Acres Subdivision
in the East 1/2 of Section 12, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and a public hearing having been held thereon on March 23, 1981 pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 146-81, after due notice as required by Title 2,
Chapter 5 of said Code, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the matter of the improvement of Curtis Avenue, between Lathers and
Deering in the East 1/2 of Section 12, the NECESSITY for same having been
determined in Council Resolution No. 320-81, to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#322-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 21, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-2-81, adopted on January 13, 1981, with regard to Petition
80-12-1-37, submitted by Edmund T. Warren for a change of zoning on
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property located on the west side of Newburgh Road between Grantland and
Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30 from RUF to R-7 and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
March 23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution 154-81, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 80-12-1-37 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those
set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#323-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Planning
Department for a report and recommendation as to possible alternate
residential uses of property on the West side of Newburgh Road between
Grantland and Plymouth Road in the Southeast 1/1. of Section 30.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By CouncilmAn Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#324-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 21, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-3-81, adopted on January 13, 1981, with regard to Petition
80-12-6-13 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to
amend fee schedules contained in Section 19.03, Waiver Use Application;
Section 21.10, Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals; Section 22.04,
Permit Fees, and Section 23.03, Zoning Amendment Applications, of
Ordinance #543, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution
154+-81, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 80-12-6-13 is hereby approved
and granted; and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution, which ordinance is thereafter to be referred to a study
meeting of the City Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#325-81 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial developmen
districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and
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WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and located in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 29, being more particularly
described in the attachment to the application, attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 6"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Krandle, Thompson & Mier, P.C., Attorneys for Allmand Associates Inc., of
the Council' s pending action on this resolution and of its right to a
hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 6; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, resident
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment
of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 6; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 1981 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 6, at which time Allmand Associates, Inc. , and other taxpayers and
residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy
of the statements both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
withthis City Council), and a representative of Allmand Associates, Inc.
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in the
attachment to the application, attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 6. "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#326-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 26,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as:
The West 20 feet of the East 58 feet of the South 86 feet
of the following described parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as:
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Part of Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
beginning N. 89° 51' 30" West 1,990.23 ft. , and N. 00°
8' 10" West 115 feet from Southeast corner of Section
24, thence N. 00° 08' 10" West 300 feet; thence N. 89°
51' 30" W. 316.30 feet, thence S. 00° 16' 32" East 300
feet, thence South 89° 51' 30" East, 315.57 feet to
point of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 24EE1a)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#327-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 26,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance three
(3) Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated October 30, 1980, executed by Edward J.
Hamilton, Vice-President - Finance and Henry K. Leutz, Assistant
Secretary, R. B. & W. Fabricated Metal Products, Division of Russell,
Burdsall & Ward, a Delaware Corporation, conveying an easement for the
purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer, described as
follows:
Commencing at the N. W. corner of Section 29, T. 1 S.
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
thence S. 89° 28' 10" E. 1294.53 ft. ; thence S. 0°
35' 41" W. 1042.00 ft. to the Point of Beginning;
thence S. 0° 35' 41" W. 27.00 ft. ; thence N. 89° 28'
10" W. 12.00 ft. ; thence N. 0° 35' 41" E. 27.00 ft. ;
thence S. 89° 28' 10" E. 12.00 ft. to the Point of
Beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 29K1a8a -
N. W. 1/4 of Section 29)
2. Grant of Easement, dated November 28, 1980, executed by John S.
Sassak, President and Alexander A. Sassak, Secretary, Segmented
Carbide Die Company, a Michigan Corporation, conveying an easement for
the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer, described
as follows:
Commencing at the N. W. corner of Section 29, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
thence S. 89° 28' 10" E. 1294.53 ft. ; thence S. 0° 35'
41" W. 756.00 ft. to the Point of Beginning; thence
S. 0° 35' 41" W. 286.00 ft. ; thence N. 89° 28' 10" W.
12.00 ft. ; thence N. 0° 35' 41" E. 286.00 ft. ; thence
S. 89° 28' 10" E. 12.00 ft. to the Point of Beginning.
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel 29K1a6/K1a7 - N.W. 1/4 of Section 29)
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3. Grant of Easement, dated November 28, 1980, executed by John J. Sassak
President and Alexander S. Sassak, Secretary, Segmented Carbide Die
Company, a Michigan Corporation, conveying an easement for the purpose
of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer, described as follows:
Commencing at the N. W. corner of Section 29, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
thence S. 89° 28' 10" E. 1294.53 ft. ; thence S. 0°
35' 41" W. 472.00 ft. to the Point of Beginning;
thence continuing S. 0° 35' 41" W. 284.00 ft. ;
thence N. 89° 28' 10" W. 12.00 ft. ; thence N. 0° 35'
41" E. 284.00 ft. ; thence S. 89° 28' 10" E. 12.00 ft.
to the Point of Beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 29K1a5 - N. W. 1/4 of Section 29)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants of Easements 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#328-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 24, 1981, submitted pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 164-81, transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed dated
March 19, 1981 executed by Homer Lute and Viola Lute, his wife, conveying
to the City certain property described as follows:
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan, to wit:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 5, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, more particularly described as:
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, beginning North at a point 1092.75 feet
from the Southwest corner of Section 5; thence East,
262.45 feet; thence North 186 feet; thence West,
262.45 feet; thence South 186 feet to the point of
beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 05C2 -
Newburgh Road Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, to accept the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; further, the City Assessor is hereby
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requested to have this property removed from the tax rolls and to show the
same as City-owned and tax-exempt.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
n.dopted, it was
#329-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Jerry
Raymond, Attorney at Law, dated March 17, 1981, on behalf of his client
Comcast Corporation, the Council does hereby determine to discharge the
request of Comcast Corporation from the Committee of the Whole and to
remove the name of Comcast Corporation from the list of those companies
seeking the award of a Cable T.V. Franchise in the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#330-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated March 30,
1981, from Seymour H. Mandell, Architect, which in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on March 24, 1981 by
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 3-48-81, adopted on March 24
1981, with regard to Petition 81-3-8-12 submitted by James Hoseini
requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 for constructing
an addition to a fruit market to be located on the Southeast corner of
Plymouth Road and Garden in Section 36, the Council does hereby designate
Wednesday, May 20, 1981, at 8:00 P. M , as the date and time for conducting,
a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held at the.
Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of
a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and
place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#331-81 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 Wednesday, May 20, 1981 of
8:00 P.M. at the Civic Center Municipal Building, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items.
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(1) Petition 80-6-1-21, submitted by Ramon Castaneda for a
change of zoning of property located on the southwest
corner of Five Mile Road and Harrison Avenue in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, from C-1 to C-2, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 3-38-81 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 80-6-1-21
be approved;
(2) Petition 81-2-1-3, submitted by the City Planning Commissior
for a change of zoning of property located on the northeast
corner of Middlebelt and Six Mile Roads in Section 12, from
RUF to AG, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
3-36-81 having recommended to the City Council that
Petition 81-2-1-3 be approved;
(3) Petition 81-2-1-4, submitted by the City Planning Commissio.,
for a change of zoning of property located on the South side
of Eight Mile Road, west of Brentwood in Section 1, from RUT
to AG, the City Planning Commission in its resolution
3-37-81 having recommended to the City Council that Petition
81-2-1-4 be approved;
(4) Petition 81-2-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Commission
to amend Section 10.08, 11.09 and 30.09 Front, Side and Real
Yard Requirements of Ordinance No. 543, relating to the
parking or storage of merchants' delivery vehicles in C-1,
C-2 and C-3 Zoning District, the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 3-39-81 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 81-2-6-2 be approved;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#332-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 21, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-1-81, adopted on January 13, 1981, with regard to Petition
80-11-1-35, submitted by Naldo Bucci, Nicholas and Larry Leo and N.A.L.
Asset Company for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Norfolk Avenue, east of Osmus Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3,
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from RUFA to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on March 23, 1981, pursuant to Council Resolution
154-81, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the
Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#333-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment, to assist and retain local industrial
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the City'
economy and to encourage the location and expansion of industrial and
commercial enterprises to provide needed services and facilities to the
City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions p.nd
accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has designated the
hereinafter described project area for such a program to this Council for
its approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve the
appointment of two additional directors to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
Corporation's designation of the project area described in Exhibit A
hereto attached. (Drury Inns, Inc. Project)
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of the
individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of the Corporation
to serve in conformity with the provisions of Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20
of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation of a project citizens
district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver a
certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board of the
Corporation.
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6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#334-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated March 31, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 53-81 with regard to the question of holding
Memorial Day Parades, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
conducting Memorial Day services and ceremonies at Veteran's Park, in
honor of the occasion for the year 1981.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#335-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated February 19, 1981, wherein it is indicated that notice has been
received that requires the appointment of two additional directors to the
Economic Development Corporation who shall be representatives of neigh-
borhood residents with respect to the Drury Inn EDC Project, who are as
follows:
Mr. Frank Gaddy Mr. Richard J. Piotrowski
Senior Vice President Manager
Manufacturers Bank of Livonia Detroit Bank Livonia
31425 Five Mile Road 17001 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152 Livonia, Michigan 48154
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action,
provided that the aforesaid persons take the Oath of Office as required in
Section 3, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered by the office
of the City Clerk.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#336-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 16, 1981, which transmits its resolu-
tion 2-28-81, adopted on February 10, 1981, with regard to Petition
81-1-8-5 submitted by Drury Inns, Inc. , requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a four-story motor hotel on the
south side of Six Mile Road between I-275 and Laurel Park Drive in Section
18, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter t(
the Planning Commission for further review with respect to the following
items:
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lir 1. Ingress and egress with specific reference to the
question of an easement versus license arrangement over
the Knapp property.
2. Orientation of the building relative to Six Mile Road;
3. Relocation of the main entrance or provision for a future
changed main entrance.
providing that any and all considerations for a modified site plan shall
take into account the nature of possible future additions to the structure
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
L "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION
80-10-1-31 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO P.S.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 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
80-11-1-32 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
L 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.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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 80-11-1-311
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3 TO P.S.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 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
80-11-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#337-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 1, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Publi
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to rescind Council Resolution 189-81, for the reasons set forth
in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#338-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated April 1, 1981, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Publi
Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of DeAngelis Landscape, Inc. , 22+25 Van Horn
Road, Woodhaven, Michigan 11.8183, for the 1981 Street Tree Planting Prograr.
for the estimated total cost of $25,160.00, based upon the Public Service
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Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units planted in accordance with the unit price
accepted herein, said estimated costs and unit price having been the
second lowest bid received for this item; 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: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#339-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 1, 1981, approved by the Chief Building Inspector
and the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to the demolition of condemned residential buildings and
garages located at 16703 and 16723 Savoie, the Council does hereby
determine to reject all bids heretofore received for demolition, for the
reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication; and, FURTHER, the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to forthwith return all bid bonds which have
been submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#340-81 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#341-81 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs to alleviate and
prevent conditions of unemployment and to assist and retain local
industrial and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitaliz;
the City's economy; 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
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WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act No. 338 Public
Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has prepared and
submitted a project plan, as amended, providing all information and
requirements necessary for a project; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act No. 338 this Council has
conducted a public hearing on said project plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The project plan, as submitted and approved by the Corporatio,
meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act No. 338.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
project for not less than one year after approval of the project plan
have sufficient ability and experience to manage the project properly.
3. The proposed methods of financing the project as outlined in
the project plan are feasible and the 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. (Bob Miller Enterprises Project)
5. Based upon the information submitted and information obtained
at public hearings, the project plan as submitted and the project to which
it relates, serves to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment,
strengthen and revitalize the City's economy, encourage the location and
expansion of enterprises in the City, and, therefore, constitutes an
essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. 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, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#342-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 8, 1981, which transmits its resolution
4-62-81 adopted on April 7, 1981 with regard to Petition 81-3-2-6, submitte
by the Livonia Jaycees, requesting waiver use approval to hold an Annual
Jaycee Spring Carnival from May 10, 1981 to June 1, 1981 at Wonderland
Shopping Center located at the southwest corner of Middlebelt Road and
Plymouth Road in Section 35, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
81-3-2-6 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#343-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Jaycees, dated March 23, 1981 with regard to their annual spring
carnival to be conducted by the Jaycees at Wonderland Center on May 13 -
30, 1981, the Council does hereby determine to waive all fees in
connection therewith, and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#344-81 WHEREAS, the Debt Retirement Fund for the Livonia Drain No. 2
Drainage District currently have $28,000 on deposit in excess of the
amount necessary to meet Bond Principal and Interest payments for 1981;
WHEREAS, the Debt Retirement Fund for the Livonia Drain No. 13
Drainage District currently have $16,421.40 on deposit in excess of the
amount necessary to meet Bond Principal and Interest payments for 1981;
WHEREAS, the Debt Retirement Fund for the Livonia Drain No. 22
Branches and Extensions Drainage District currently have $20,578.60 on
deposit in excess of the amount necessary to meet Bond Principal and
Interest payments for 1981;
WHEREFORE, the City of Livonia hereby requests that the Drainage
Board for the above-named Drainage Districts credit the surpluses recited
above to the assessments against these Drainage Districts due April 1,
1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Nash, Taylor, Gundersen, Bishop, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#345-81 WHEREAS, the State of Michigan endorses Foster Care Homes in
residential neighborhoods,
WHEREAS, the State Department of Mental Health is responsible for
selecting the residents to live in the homes and for choosing the
locations,
WHEREAS, the State Department of Management and Budget is in
charge of arranging for and approving the leases of homes to be used as
foster care homes,
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WHEREAS, the State Department of Social Services is responsible
for the licensing of foster care homes,
WHEREAS, State Senator William Faust, Majority Leader, encourage:
opinions, questions, and concerns from all people regarding this issue or
any other issue, and their suggestions,
LET IT BE KNOWN, that we, the City of Livonia, object to the
methods and procedures used by State agencies to locate and license a
foster care home in our residential community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we are requesting an immediate
investigation of all State departments involved in their Adult Foster Cart
Community Placement Program, which involves procedures in selecting
residents, how the locations are chosen, financial budgets, management
structure - with special attention given to the State's position in
maintaining management control commensurate with financial responsibility,
administrative costs, staff wages (qualifications/training), the
influence of foster care facilities upon property values, fire regulations
State and Federal funding, and any other factors regarding this issue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council exhorts the
Governor, Attorney General, State Legislators, and all parties involved
in this issue to act upon this immediately and, furthermore, to notify
the City Council of the City of Livonia with the results.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 953rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:20 P. M., April 8, 1981.
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ADDISON W. BA , CITY LERK