HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1979-06-20 17870
L MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 20, 1979, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-President of the
Council at approximately 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert D Bennett, Gerald Taylor,
Jerry Raymond, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A. Ventura and *Robert E. McCann. Absent--
Robert F. Nash.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; John Nagy,
City Planner; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer;
Ronald R. Reinke, Acting Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; Joan Duggan, Director,
Lig Dept. of Community Resources; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service and
Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#570-79 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 908th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held June 6, 1979, are hereby approved.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura
and supported by Councilman Bishop:
#571-79 WHEREAS, June 20, 1979, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. , Eastern Daylight
Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase
of $3,100,000.00 General Obligation Street and Highway Bonds, Series II of
the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan;
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received;
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Average
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
L Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner 1983 7.30% $ 190.25
Smith Inc. 1984 7.30%
200 Renaissance Ctr. 1985 6.15%
Detroit, Mi. 48243 1986 5. 10%
1987 5.45%
1988 5.50%
1989 5.50%
1990 5.60%
1991 5.65%
1992 5.7• ,
1993 5.75%
Average Interest Rate5.70768%
Net Interest Cost $1,698,034.75
Nuveen & Co., Inc. 1983 6.00%
209 So. Wale St. 1984 5.80%
Chicago, Ill. 60604 1985 to 1989 5.75%
1990 to 1992 5.7•
1993 5.75%
Average Interest Rate5.7333%
Net Interest Cost $1,705,668.74
Northern Trust Company 1983 7.30% $39.00
50 So. LaSalle St. 1984 7.375%
Chicago, Ill. 60690 1985 6.375
1986 5.40%
1987 5.45%
1988 5 50%
1989 5.55%
1990 5.60%
1991 5.70%
1992 5.75%
1993 5.80%
Average Interest Rate5.7491%
Net Interest Cost $1,710,385.99
First National Bank of 1983 7.00% $21.50
Chicago 1984 7.00%
One First National Plaza 1985 6.55%
Chicago, Ill. 60670 1986 5.45%
1987 5.50%
1988 5.55%
1989 5.60%
1990 5.65%
1991 5.70%
1992 5.75%
1993 5.80%
Average Interest Rate5.762501%
Net Interest Cost $1,714,344.12
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Average
Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
L First of Mich. Corp. 1983-1984 7.50%
100 Renaissance Ctr. 1985 7.15%
Detroit, Mi. 4821+3 1986-1988 5.5•
1989-1990 5.68
1991-1993 5.70%
Average Interest Rate 5 7785%
Net Interest Cost $1,719,115.62
Bache Halsey Stuart 1983 7.00% $485.72
135 So. LaSalle 1984 7.00%
Ch.;.cago, Ill. 1985 7.00%
1986 6.10%
1987 5.55%
1988 5.60%
1989 5.70%
1990 5.75%
1991 5.80%
1992 5.85%
1993 5.90%
Average Interest Rate 5 894502%
Net Interest Cost $1,753,614.28
National Bank of 1983 7.60%
Detroit 1984 7.60%
P 0 Box 1041A 1985 6.75%
Detroit, Mi. 48232 1986 5.60%
1987 5.60%
1988 5.65%
1989 5.70%
19911990 5.8�
1992 5.90%
1993 6.00%
Average Interest Rate 5 91781%
Net Interest Cost $1,760,550.01
AND WHEREAS, the bid of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. ,
200 Renaissance Ctr. , Detroit, Mi. 48243 has been determined to produce the
lowest interest cost to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The bid of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., as
above stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each
L bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. The Issuer will not invest, reinvest, or accumulate any
moneys deemed to be proceeds of the Bonds pursuant to 5103(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the applicable regulations
thereunder, in such a manner as to cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds"
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within the meaning of said S103(c) and the applicable regulations
thereunder.
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 roll will vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#572-79 WUBEAS, leukemia takes the lives of more than 500 Michigan
residents every year; and
WHEREAS, this dread disease of the blood strikes all persons,
regardless of age, sex, color or creed; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan,
affiliated with the United Foundation, is dedicated to the goal of
discovering an effective treatment and possible cure for this and other
blood diseases,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Council
of the City of Livonia do hereby jointly declare the week of July 8 - 14,
1979, as Leukemia Week in the City of Livonia and urge all citizens of this
community to lend their support to the eradication of this dread disease.
*Councilman McCann arrived at 8:20 P. M.
The communication from the Mayor dated June 1, 1979 with respect to Report
of Senior Citizens Ad Hoc Committee, was received and placed on file for the informa-
tion of the Council.
The communication from the Mayor dated May 31, 1979 with respect to
Unemployment Compensation Report, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer dated May 17, 1979, with respect
to improvement of Gill Road, Seven Mile to Eight Mile Road, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Chairman of the Livonia Traffic Commission
with respect to request for 3-Way Stop Ingram/Oakley (CR-419-79), was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
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*The Vice-President relinquished the gavel to the President at 8:22 P. M.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 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 78-12-1-41
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3-B TO P.S.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ord with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 79-1-1-1
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16 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 79-1-1-2
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-3-B TO P.L.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
ImpAYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35 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 79-1-1-3
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ore Oraitaft0e1 with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
LNAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 5l3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 79-1-1-4
FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 79-1-3-1)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 79-2-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 79-2-3-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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Imw By Councilmnn Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#573-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated May 24, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the purchase of said diesel fuel from the City's
diesel fuel supplier for the unit price of 55.6 cents per gallon effective
May 12, 1979, said price being made in accordance with Federal Government
Regulations; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize 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 Or-
dinances, and all prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed, amended or revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#574-79 RESOLVED, that the entire question of fuel and energy in the
operation of the City, is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole
for further consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#575-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 17, 1979, 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, to which are
attached invoices from the Detroit Edison Company, 2000 Second Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan 48226, dated April 20, 1979, in the amount of $11,548.81,
and from Electrical Maintenances Services, Inc. , 8240 Goldie, Walled Lake,
Michigan 48088, dated February 28, 1979, in the amount of $180.00, in
connection with the emergency replacement of an electrical service cable
to the City Hall due to power failure, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the payment of the aforesaid invoices in the form and amount
submitted and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $11,728.81 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account; and the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#576-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 16, 1979, 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, and the attached
final estimate dated May 17, 1979, the Council does hereby authorize the
final payment in the amount of $962.41 to Westside Forestry Service, Inc. ,
48600 Eleven Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48050, which sum includes the full
and complete balance due on a contract dated February 7, 1979 in the
amount of $19,397.00, the actual contract amount completed to date being
$19,389.56, in connection with the 1979 Tree and Stump Removal Program,
it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said
contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance
and guarantee bond have been filed; and the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#577-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 24, 1979, 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, with regard to the resurfacing of
Grand River by the Michigan Department of Transportation in which project
the City's participation was approved in Council Resolution 735-76 adopted
on September 15, 1976, for the estimated total of $7250 00, and the
Council having now been advised that the final invoice for the said project
indicates that the City's share is in the amount of $11,478.12, the Council
does hereby authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of $4228.12
from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts (Major Road Account) for this
purpose; and the City Clerk and 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, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#578-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Interim
Director of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, dated May 11, 1979,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the payment of
the sum of $17,200.00 as funding for the Commission for 1979, said amount
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having previously been appropriated for this purpose; and the City Clerk and
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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#579-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated May 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, and
to which is attached a proposal from The Wyatt Company, 200 First National
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, dated April 4, 1979, to conduct a
review of the City's insurance coverage and premiums, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 1, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached an invoice dated May 1, 1979 from the National League of
Cities in the amount of $2750.00, which includes the amount of $400.00 as
the City's payment to the Building Fund, the Council does hereby determine
to refer this item back to the Finance Director for a report and recommenda-
tion which sets forth a financial analysis with respect to the building
fund contribution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Taylor and McCann
NAYS: Ventura, Raymond and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#580-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 1, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached an invoice dated May 1, 1979 from the National League of
Cities in the amount of $2750.00, which includes the amount of $400.00 as
the City's payment to the Building Fund, the Council does hereby determine
to take this means to submit its protest to the National League of Cities
with respect to the aforesaid Building Fund contribution inasmuch as it
appears that the NLC Headquarters Building presently under construction is
estimated to cost $17,000,000.00 which sum, in the view of the Livonia City
Council, appears to be excessive.
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L A roll ca11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#581-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 1, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached an invoice dated May 1, 1979 from the National League of
Cities in the amount of $2750.00, which includes the amount of$400.00 as
the City's payment to the Building Fund, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the payment of the Annual Membership Dues in the amount of
$2,350.00 from funds previously budgeted for this purpose, but denies and
rejects the payment of $400 00 for the Building Fund; and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
L #582-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 1, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached the Annual Membership Fee Notice from the Michigan
Municipal League for the period July 1, 1979 through June 30, 1980 in the
amount of $6,872.00, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
payment of the same from funds previously budgeted for this purpose; and
the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#583-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 1, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the office supplies account of the District Court, the Council
does hereby appropriate an additional sum of $3200.00 to be made to Account
101-141-728, such appropriation to be reflected by an increase in Revenue
Account 101-665, Fines and Forfeits, in the amount of $3200.00, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#584-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated May 29, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the City Attorney and the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the appraisal of right-of-way required in order to complete Newburgh Road
between Six and Eight Mile Roads, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the employment of Charles W. Allen, Jr. as an expert real estate
appraiser for the sum of $7500.00 for this purpose in the manner and form
indicated; and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed
$7500.00 from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Bond Issue in
order to cover the cost of the said appraisal service; and the City Clerk
and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communications from Mr. John R Carney and Mr. Paul L Nine dated
May 29, 1979, with respect to renewal of Sublease Agreement for Idyl Wyld Catering,
Inc., was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#585-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President
of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated January 12, 1979, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, together
with a communication from the Department of Law dated May 18, 1979 to which
is attached a proposed one (1) year contract between the City of Livonia
and a member of the Livonia Historical Commission, authorizing the purchase
and sale by this member of historical artifacts and furnishings in
connection with the Historical Village at Greenmead, the Council does
hereby determine to approve the contract in the manner and form submitted
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#586-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 21, 1979 from
Mrs. Dorothy M. R. Lowes, 32628 Barkley, Livonia, Michigan 48154, requesting
permission to close Barkley Street, between Hubbard and Loveland, on
Monday, September 3, 1979, from 1:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M for the purpose of
conducting the Third Annual Barkley Block Party, the Council does hereby
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determine to grant permission as requested, the action herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#587-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 5, 1979 from
Rose M. Cook, 9911 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan x+8150, requesting permis-
sion to close Fairfield, from 9900 Fairfield to 11034 Fairfield on the
East, and from 9901 Fairfield to 11037 Fairfield on the West, on Wednesday,
July 4, 1979, from 10:30 A.M. to 3:30 P M. for the purpose of conducting a
block picnic, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#588-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
President of the Tanglewood Civic Association, dated May 21, 1979, to which
is attached a petition signed by certain residents in the said Tanglewood
Subdivision protesting the installation of street lighting, pursuant to
S.A.D. 191, the Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal Council
Resolution 24-79 adopted on January 10, 1979; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a copy of this resolution to all affected residents
in S.A.D. 191.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#589-79 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated December 21, 1977 pursuant to Section 9-116 (m) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, 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 installation of street
lights with underground wiring in Tanglewood Subdivision in Section 20, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and public hearings having been held
thereon on March 20, 1978 pursuant to Council Resolution No. 106-78, and
December 18, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution No 1013-78, after due
notice as required by Title 2, Chapter 5 of said Code, as amended, and
after a careful consideration having been given to all such matters
including the various objections, comments and observations of individuals
in attendance at such public hearings, the Council does hereby determine to
proceed no further with the Special Assessment Proceeding heretofore
commenced for the proposed improvement.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#590-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Planning Commission consider for action and recommendation, in accordance
with provisions of law and city ordinance, the proposed vacating of Oporto
Avenue between Pembroke and Bretton in Section 2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#591-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated September 20, 1978, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mrs. Doris N. Batten, 30126
Bretton Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for a request to divide Lot 472 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 8 (Tax Item No. 46 008 01 0472 000 (02c472))
into two parcels, the Council does hereby determine to table this item
pending receipt of a report and recommendation from the City Planning
Commission, requested in Council Resolution 590-79, with respect to the
proposed vacating of Oporto between Pembroke and Bretton in Section 2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#592-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated May 29, 1979, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Edward J Mieduch, 30710
Springland Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of
Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the
Council does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax
Item Nos. 46 009 99 0011 000 (03AlOala) and 46 009 99 0012 000 (03Al0b1)
would not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance
and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining of the same into
four parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel I
A parcel of land being a part of the N.E 1/4 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, more particularly described as:
Beginning at the intersection of the West line of Merriman Road (120 ft.
wide) with the centerline of Norfolk Ave (50 ft. wide), distant due North
1322.25 ft. along the East line of said Section 3 and S. 89° 58' W. 60.00
ft. from the East 1/4 corner of Section 3 and proceeding thence S. 89° 58'
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W. along the centerline of Norfolk Ave. , 155.12 ft. ; thence due North
165.40 ft. ; thence N. 89° S7' 30" E 155.12 ft. ; thence due South 165.42
ft. to the point of beginning, except the South 25 00 ft. thereof; contain-
ing 0.50 acres of land.
Parcel II
A parcel of land being a part of the N.E. 1/4 of the N E 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S. , R 9 E. , City- of Livonia, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of Norfolk Ave. (50 ft. wide)
distant due North 1322.25 ft. along the East line of said Section 3 and S.
89° 58' W. 215.12 ft. from the East 1/4 corner of Section 3 and proceeding
S. 89° 58' W. along the centerline of Norfolk Ave. , 155.15 ft , thence
due North 165.37 ft. ; thence N 89° 57' 30" E 155.15 ft. ; thence due
South 165.40 ft. to the point of beginning, except the South 25.00 ft.
thereof; containing 0.50 acres of land.
Parcel III
A parcel of land being a part of the N.E. 1/4 of the N E 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of Norfolk Ave. , (50 ft. wide)
distant due North 1322.25 ft. along the East line of said Section 3 and
S. 89° 58' W 370.27 ft. from the East 1/4 corner of Section 3 and
proceeding S. 89° 58' W. along the centerline of Norfolk Ave., 155.18 ft ;
thence due North 165.35 ft ; thence N 89° 57' 30" E 155.18 ft. ; thence
due South 140.37 ft. to the point of beginning, except the South 25.00
ft. thereof; containing 0.50 acres of land..
Parcel IV
A parcel of land being a part of the N.E 1/4 of the N E 1/4 of Section 3,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E , City of Livonia, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point in the centerline of Norfolk Ave. , (50 ft. wide)
distant due North 1322 25 ft. along the East line of said Section 3 and S
89° 58' W 525.45 ft. from the East 1/4 corner of Section 3 and proceeding
S. 89° 58' W along the centerline of Norfolk Ave., 134.94 ft. ; thence N
0° 02' 26" E. 165.33 ft. ; thence N. 89° 57' 30" E. 134.81 ft. ; thence due
South 165.35 ft. to the point of beginning, except the South 25.00 ft.
thereof; containing 0.43 acres of land.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#593-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated May 29, 1979, approved for submission by the
L, Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Gabriele Paciocco, 36766 Vargo,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA
288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City
of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that
the proposed division of Tax Item No 46 037 99 0007 000 (10A2a) would not
be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does,
accordingly, approve of dividing the same into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
Parcel I
A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S., R 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, T 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, said Northeast corner also being the
intersection of Seven Mile and Merriman Roads, and proceeding thence N. 89°
59' 49" W. , 263.33 feet along the North line of said Section 10, also being
the existing centerline of said Seven Mile Road; thence S. 00° 42' 21" E ,
285.44 feet to a point, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
parcel herein described; thence S. 00° 42' 21" E , 83.71 feet; thence S
89° 31' 10" W., 152.86 feet; thence N. 00° 42' 21" W., 85.00 feet; thence
S. 89° 59' 49" E. , 152.87 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing
Iwo 0.296 Acres of Land. Subject to easements and restrictions of record, if
any.
Parcel II
A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, T. 1 S , R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 10, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, said Northeast corner also being the
intersection of Seven Mile and Merriman Roads, and proceeding thence N.
89° 59' 49" W , 263.33 feet along the North line of said Section 10, also
being the existing centerline of said Seven Mile Road to a point, said
point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; thence
S 00° 42' 21" E., 285.44 feet; thence N. 89° 59' 49" W , 152.87 feet;
thence N. 00° 42' 21" W. , 285.44 feet to the North line of said Section 10;
thence S. 89° 59' 49" E , 152.87 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and
containing 1.002 Acres of Land. Subject to easements and restrictions of
record, if any, and the rights of the public over the Northerly 33.00 feet
thereof as occupied by Seven Mile Road.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made
a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause
a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-65-79 adopted on May 15, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9, sub-
mitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate a
disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building on property
zoned C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Middlebelt and Haller in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does
hereby request that the Fire Marshal submit his report and recommendation
based upon plans to be prepared and submitted by the petitioner; further,
the Council requests that the Traffic Commission and Police Department
submit their respective reports and recommendations with regard to this
item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-65-79 adopted on May 15, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9,
submitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate
a disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building on
property zoned C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Middlebelt and Haller in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council
does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 79-4-2-9 is hereby denied.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#594-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated VVcy 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-65-79 adopted on May 15, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9, sub-
mitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd., requesting waiver use approval to operate a
disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building on property
zoned C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middle-
belt and Haller in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does
hereby determine to refer denial of same to the Committee of the Whole.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Taylor and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#595-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider the
action taken earlier with regard to Petition No. 79-4-2-9, which asked
reports from several departments with respect to same.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to reconsider, with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the motion to reconsider, adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#596-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
5-65-79 adopted on May 15, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9, submitted
by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate a disco,
without alcohol, for teens within an existing building on property zoned
C-2 and located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and
Haller in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby request
that the Fire Marshal submit his report and recommendation based upon plans
to be prepared and submitted by the petitioner; further, the Council
requests that the Traffic Commission and Police Department submit their
respective reports and recommendations with regard to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#597-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 16, 1979, which transmits its resolution
5-59-79 in connection with Petition 79-3-7-2 wherein the Planning Commission
did amend Part I of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, the Master
Thoroughfare Plan, by changing the designation of Levan Road right-of-way
between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads in Section 29, from 120' to 86' and
by deleting the designation of a grade separation where Levan Road crosses
the C & 0 Railway in Section 29, the Council does hereby determine to
acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#598-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 23, 1979, which transmits its resolution
5-69-79 adopted on May 15, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-8-9 submitted
by Fred J. Armour, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
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proposal to construct a one story medical clinic on property located on
the west side of Farmington Road between Eight Mile Road and Haldane in
Section 4, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 79-4-8-9 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#599-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Assistant Superintendent of Public Service, dated May 24, 1979, 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 authorize the purchase of gasoline from Consumers Petroleum, 13507
Auburn, Detroit, Michigan 48223, for the order referred to in the aforesaid
communication at the following unit prices: $0.6623 for unleaded gasoline
and $0.6223 for regular gasoline; further the Council does hereby determine
to authorize 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) (1) and (5)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; further, the Council does
hereby determine to refer to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation the question of whether or not to provide
continuing authorization in order to permit the purchase of additional fuel
without competitive bidding to the Public Service Division in view of
current circumstances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#600-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 18, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed installa-
tion of sidewalks in front of six parcels of land located on the west side
of Hix Road between Minton and Northfield Avenues, at the following
locations:
Work to be Constructed or
Parcel Number Footage Required
31V1 71.79'
31Z2a,AA1 73 0'
31AA2b1 70.66'
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Work to be Constructed or
Parcel Number Footage Required
31BB1 107.69'
31CC1,CC2 107.69'
31DD 107.69'
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective
owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
sidewalks at such premises and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which
is made pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; and, further, said notice shall set forth that
the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall
complete said sidewalks on or before August 1, 1979 after which date the
Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said side-
walks.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#601-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the Engineering Division to include the construction of sidewalks on
Middlebelt Road adjacent to the Wilson Barn property, for an estimated
cost of $6800.00, as part of the 1979 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Program,
further, the Council does hereby refer to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee the question of whether or not to install sidewalks on Seven
Mile Road adjacent to the Quaker Acres property for an estimated cost of
$1300.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#602-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Historic
Preservation Commission, dated May 17, 1979, with regard to the Livonia
Center Cemetery proposed fence and gate renovation project, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same back to the Historic Preservation
Commission for a detailed report and recommendation on design and cost
which report shall be submitted directly to the Capital Improvement
Committee for further consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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L By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#603-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 30, 1979, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
expenditures not to exceed $8000.00 from CETA funds for skill training at
the MO Tech Automotive Training Center in the manner and form indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#604-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Planning Department submit its report and recommendation with regard to
such amendments as may be necessary or desirable to the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, No. 51+3, as amended, in view of Public Act 638 of 1978 which
amends certain sections of the City Zoning Enabling Act.
LBy Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#605-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated June 4, 1979 from
Patricia J. Mack, 9921 Ingram, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting permis-
sion to close Ingram between Orangelawn and Elmira on Wednesday, July 4,
1979, from 1:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested,
including therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, July 8,
1979, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#606-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 7, 1979, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize and appropriate the sum of $4000.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account in order to purchase 190 Austrian Pine or
Scotch Pine trees (four to five feet in height) to be planted as a tree line
along Seven Mile Road at Bicentennial Park for the purpose indicated in
the aforesaid communication.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#607-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Senior
Citizen Achievement Needs, dated June 11, 1979, which offers to donate as
a gift to the City of Livonia a 1979 Transette Custom Unit, 16 passenger
capacity, Model CG31303 Chevrolet Chassis, Vehicle #CGL3390140955, Model
9MINT-C WAYNE Transette Body, Serial V8191, for the transportation of
senior citizens which gift shall be available for delivery on or about
July 15, 1979, the Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
hereby determines to accept the said gift in the manner and form herein
described and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to
S.C.A.N for this fine and generous gift.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#608-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 7, 1979, 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 to which is attached a copy of
a letter dated June 7, 1979 from R E Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc. , the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Crowe and Associates, 18610 Fitzpatrick, Detroit,
Michigan 48228, for the Phase IV, remodeling existing City Hall, contract
in the amount of $122,221 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications; and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$122,221.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve all
minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll cAti vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#609-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind and
repeal Council Resolution 527-79 adopted on June 6, 1979.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#610-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated May 23, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
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transmits its resolution WS 2345 5/79, the Council does hereby determine
to authorize the purchase of a 4-Cylinder, 4-Door Citation from Tennyson
Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the price of
$4821.91; further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize 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) (4) & (5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#611-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 8,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
6-86-79 adopted on June 5, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-4-2-10,
submitted by Michael L Priest requesting waiver use approval to fill in
a portion of the Tarabusi Creek on property zoned R-3 located on the west
side of Merriman Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 10, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 79-4-2-10
lim is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#612-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 27,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
3-39-79 adopted on March 20, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-2-1-8,
submitted by Plymouth Investment Company for a change of zoning on
property located south of Eight Mile Road, west of Gill Road, in the West
half of Section 4, from RUFB to R-5, R-4 and R-3, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 4, 1979,
pursuant to Council Resolution 383-79, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
79-2-1-8 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:
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AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#613-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 27,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
3-38-79 adopted on March 20, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-2-1-7
submitted by Fred Armour for A S. Nakadar for a change of zoning on
property located on the west side of Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile
Road, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF to P.S., and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 4,
1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 383-79, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
79-2-1-7 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
imi NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#614-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 18, 1979, which transmits its resolution
4-67-79 adopted on April 10, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-2-8-4P,
submitted by Mike Sitto (K & S Associates), requesting site plan approval
in connection with a proposal to construct a convenience store on the south
side of Ann Arbor Trail, east of Newburgh Road, in Section 32, pursuant to
the provisions set forth in Section 18.58 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on June 4, 1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 385-79, the Council
does hereby determine to refer this item to the Study Session of June 25,
1979 for further consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#615-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
4-58-79 adopted on April 10, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-3-2-6,
submitted by Win Schuler's, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to
lbw construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2 located on the
south side of Six Mile Road and west of Newburgh Road, in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 79-3-2-6 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as
are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#616-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
4-59-79 adopted on April 10, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-3-2-7,
submitted by Win Schuler's, Inc , requesting waiver use approval for a
Class C Liquor License within a restaurant on property zoned C-2 proposed
to be located on the south side of Six Mile Road, west of Newburgh Road,
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 79-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Tjy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#617-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated May 25, 1979, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and submitted in behalf of the Livonia Anniver-
sary Committee, Inc. , the Council does hereby authorize the issuance of a
permit to the Wade Amusement Company for a carnival amusement and rides
without the payment of any fees at Ford Field for the period June 19
through June 24, 1979 in connection with the Spree "29" celebration, the
hours of operation for amusement rides being limited on June 19 from
4:00 P.M. to Midnight and on June 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 from noon to
midnight; and in this regard the Office of the City Clerk and the Bureau
of Inspection 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#618-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated May 25, 1979, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and submitted in behalf of the Livonia Anniver-
sary Committee, Inc., with regard to a fireworks display at Ford Field on
Sunday, June 24, 1979 at 10:00 P M , in conjunction with the Livonia
"Spree 29" celebration, the Council does hereby grant permission to the
said Livonia "Spree 29" Committee, and the Parks and Forestry Division of
the Department of Public Service, to transport and fire aerial fireworks
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on the aforesaid date and at said location; provided, however, that this
fireworks display shall be subject to observation by the Livonia Fire
Department and shall be conducted in an area approved by it; further, that
the permission herein granted is conditioned upon full compliance and
adherence to the provisions set forth in Act 358 of PA of 1968; further,
that an endorsement shall be added to the City's General Liability Policy
adding as named insured Livonia "Spree 29" Committee and the Livonia
Anniversary Committee, Inc. ; a duplicate copy of the original of such
endorsement shall be approved as to form by the City- Attorney and filed
with the City Clerk; and the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#619-79 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution 1056-78 at
its regular meeting held on November 29, 1978, requiring the City Engineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement of Fitzgerald Avenue, north of Seven Mile Road (Seven Mile to
Pembroke), in the S.E 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of June 5, 1979, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, August 13,
1979, at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#620-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 74+0-78 adopted on August 22, 1978, 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
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the Council under date of June 1, 1979, a revised assessment roll dated
May 23, 1979 for the paving of Deering Avenue between Pembroke and Vassar
in the S E. 1/4 of Section 1, containing the special assessments to be
assessed and levied, respective_y, 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
519-78.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said revised 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, as revised, 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 City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile
Road, on Monday, August 13, 1979, at 8:00 P.M. to review the said revised
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 August 13, 1979; 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
revised assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#621-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Hearing
Officer, dated June 4, 1979, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a request to demolish a building located at 37500 Schoolcraft,
Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is as follows:
Lot 28, Zimmerman & Porter's Schoolcraft Estates
Subdivision, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof as re-
corded in Liber 68, Page 73 of Plats, Wayne County
Records.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on May 22, 1979
at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and evidence
presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing Officer that
the said structure should be demolished inasmuch as it represents a hazard
and danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council does
hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3-128 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that a Hearing shall take place
before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, August 13, 1979,
at 8:00 P.M at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan;
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low FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested co, no less than ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing, cause to have a notice in
writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, addressed to the owner or agent thereof, or person in
control of such building or structure and the mortgagee of record or
lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can be located, then
the notice shall be directed to each owner of or party in interest in the
building or structure in whose name the property appears on the last local
tax assessment records; AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#622-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 21, 1979, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a Quit Claim Deed conveying the following described Seven Mile Road right-of-
Way located adjacent to the Quaker Acres site to the Wayne County Road
Commission:
The South 60 feet of the following described parcel:
The West 160.0 ft. of the East 355.0 ft. of the South
290.0 ft. of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the South-
east 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan. (Seven Mile Road Right-of-Way)
and the Engineering Division and the Department of Law 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#623-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 5, 1979
from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of
Easement dated May 12, 1979, executed by John Pyrros and Cleo Pyrros, his
wife conveying'
Description of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 10A2a
A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 10,
distant West 263.10 feet from the Northeast corner of said
Section 10 and proceeding; thence S. 00° 42' 00" E. , 369.15
feet; thence S. 89° 31' 00" W., 153.10 feet; thence N. 00°
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42' 00" W., 370.44 feet to the North line of said Section 10,
thence East along said North line of Section 10, 153.10 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 1.30 Acres of land.
Easement Description for Sanitary Sewer
The Westerly 12 feet of the Southerly 100 feet of the above
described parcel.
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 al]
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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#624-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 30, 1979, transmitting for Council acceptance
the following:
1) Order Relinquishing Jurisdiction of the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia
Section) Drainage District to the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, executed on December 19, 1979 by Charles N. Youngblood,
Wayne County Drain Commissioner;
2) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on May 2, 1979
by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, a
Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia certain easements described in the Return of
Special Commissioners and confirmation thereof, recorded in Liber
16779, Pages 442 through 445, Wayne County Records, Wayne County,
Michigan.
3) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 28, 1967
executed between Helen C. Matevia, as grantor, and the Blue Drain
Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and
registered in Liber 16612, Pages 386 - 388, Wayne County Records,
Wayne County, Michigan;
4) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated February 15, 1968
executed between Mt. Hope Congregational Church, an Ecclesiastical
Corporation, by Arthur C Searle, Chairman of Board of Trustees, as
grantor, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 383 - 385,
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Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
5) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on Dec. 19, 1978
by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, a
Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated January 3, 1968 executed
between Max C. Skura and Helen M. Skura, his wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 389 - 391, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
6) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated May 9, 1968 executed
between Homer T. Benoit and Mary B. W. Benoit, his wife, and Homer
John Benoit, his son, a married man, as joint tenants with full rights
of survivorship and not as tenants in common, as grantors, and the Blue
Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and
registered in Liber 16676, Pages 66 - 68, Wayne County Records, Wayne
County, Michigan;
7) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated January 19, 1968 executed
between James H. Brooks and Helen R. Brooks, his wife, as grantors,
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 392 - 394+, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
8) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 18, 1967 executed
between Dominick A. Certo and Lydia Certo, his wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 395 - 397, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
9) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 30, 1967 executed
between Carl Polonyi and Ann Polonyi, also known as Anna Polonyi, his
wife, as grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section)
Drainage District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages
398 - 400, Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
10) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated January 2, 1968 executed
between Ronald J Ladd and Sara V. Ladd, his wife and William H.
Anderson and Phyllis J. Anderson, his wife, contract purchasers, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
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District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 401 - 403,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
11) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning
to the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 30, 1967
executed between Patrick J Sullivan and Eileen M. Sullivan, his wife,
as grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 404 - 406,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan,
12) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 18, 1967 executed
between Edward Kemski and Barbara L. Kemski, his wife, as grantors,
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 407 - 409, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
13) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated May 11, 1968 executed
between William A. Bencik and Diane M Bencik, his wife, as grantors,
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16689, Pages 483 - 485, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
14) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated February 17, 1968 executed
between Francis X. Sant and Rose M. Sant, his wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16628, Pages 814 - 816, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
15) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated February 17, 1968 executed
between Gertrude M Bileti and Howard D. Chalfant, the survivor of
himself and Dorothy E Chalfant, his deceased wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16689, Pages 486 - 488, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
16) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated August 8, 1968 executed
between Nestor Melnyczyk and Hildegarde Melnyczyk, his wife, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16748, Pages 483 - 485,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
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17) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated February 17, 1968 executed
between Roman W. Strzelecki and Lucille L. Strzelecki, his wife, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16628, Pages 817 - 819,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
18) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 18, 1967 executed
between Leland G. Stephens and Dorothy A Stephens, his wife, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 410 - 412,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
19) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 19, 1967 executed
between Chester A. Winiarski and Louise Winiarski, his wife, as grantor
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 413 - 415, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
20) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 19, 1967 executed
between Phillip R. Ziegler and Carole Ann Ziegler, his wife, as grantor
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 416 - 418, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan,
21) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 19, 1967 executed
between Ralph E. Peterson and Barbara A. Peterson, his wife, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 419 - 421,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan,
22) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 19, 1967 executed
between James C Crucian and Elizabeth A Crucian, his wife, as
grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16612, Pages 425 - 427,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
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23) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
law 1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated December 21, 1967 execute1
between Alphonzo DeNapoli, a single man, and Theodore DeNapoli and
Bettye J. DeNapoli, his wife, as grantors, and the Blue Drain
Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and
registered in Liber 16612, Pages 422 - 424, Wayne County Records,
Wayne County, Michigan;
24) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated August 5, 1968, executed
between Hozy Real Estate Development Company, a Michigan Co-partnership
consisting of Z. T. Zbikowski, Robert J. Hornbeck and Richard D. Young
as grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage
District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16753, Pages 865 - 867,
Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
25) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated July 2, 1968, executed
between George Trinka and Catherine Trinka, his wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16726, Pages 328 - 330, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
26) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated July 2, 1968 executed
between Donald R. Stedman and Mary Ann Stedman, his wife, as grantors,
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16726, Pages 331 - 333, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
27) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated April 11, 1968 executed
between Marcella Burger, the survivor of herself and Edwin Burger, her
deceased husband, as grantor, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia
Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16653,
Pages 246 - 248, Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
28) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated April 11, 1968 executed
between John C. Burger and Carol Burger, his wife, as grantors, and
the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16653, Pages 249 - 251, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
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29) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated April 11, 1968 executed
between Thomas A Burger, a single man, as grantor, and the Blue Drain
Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and reg-
istered in Liber 16653, Pages 252 - 254+, Wayne County Records, Wayne
County, Michigan;
30) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated April 11, 1968 executed
between Donald E Burger and Kathleen Burger, his wife, as grantors,
and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as
grantee, and registered in Liber 16653, Pages 255 - 257, Wayne County
Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
31) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated May 6, 1968 executed
between John D Burk and Virginia Burk, his wife, as grantors, and the
Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District, as grantee,
and registered in Liber 16689, Pages 489 - 491, Wayne County Records,
Wayne County, Michigan;
32) Assignment of Grantee's Interest in Easement executed on December 19,
1978 by the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia Section) Drainage District,
a Body Corporate by its Chairman, Charles N. Youngblood, assigning to
the City of Livonia a certain easement dated June 13, 1968 executed
between William Burger and Kathryn Burger, his wife; Robert C. Burger,
a single man; Phyllis L. Burger, a single woman, and Doris E. Burger,
a single woman, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as
tenants in common, as grantors, and the Blue Drain Enclosure (Livonia
Section) Drainage District, as grantee, and registered in Liber 16753,
Pages 326 - 328, Wayne County Records, Wayne County, Michigan;
the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Order and Assignments, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALT Y AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 78-8-3-8)
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At the direction of the Chair the proposed Amendment to the Livonia Code,
with respect to Petition No. 78-8-3-8 to vacate public alley between Deering and
L
Floral Avenues in Section 12, having had its first Reading by Councilman Ventura
on June 20, 1979, is hereby referred to the Study Session to be conducted on
June 25, 1979.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#625-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated June 20, 1979, regarding the installation of sidewalks and
driveway approaches in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the
following amounts:
Item No. Special Assessment
01Z52a $ 239.21
01Z6la 101.41
02c463 107.67
10d14 216.92
l3R3blal 108.93
13R3blb,3c2 175.18
13R12a,13a1 175.58
13R13c1 151.86
13R44a2 105.54
13R5la 134.36
15d175 273.01
25b472 171.40
25b474 117.26
26G4b1 633.20
26H3c1a,Ilfla 1,190.64
2611e1a,Ildla 378.84
L2611d1b,lelb 515.49
26T1a,2a 2,365.04
27E10a1,blclal,c2a 5,893.67
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Item No. Special Assessment
27Flalbl $ 395.08
27F2ala2,G37a1 138.01
27F2b2a,2cla 357.19
27Glalal 151.54
27G2a1 508.73
27G4b1 224.60
27G5a 503.32
27G6a 449.20
27G7a 503.32
27G8a 557.44
27G9b1 192.12
27G10a1 192.13
27G11a,10b1 703.56
2711,G1b 216.48
27K1a,G1a2,K2a 914.63
28b1 1,803.98
28b6,7 752.27
28b8,9 741.44
29b30b 1,006.63
29c1,2 1,120.28
29e10 1,607.36
32c4,5 811.80
32c6 405.90
32S2a1a,2a2a 876.74
34a85 375.66
34a152 377.53
34a153 426.40
34a176,177 168.17
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Item No. Special Assessment
34a187 $ 328.20
34b297,298 395.49
34b696 392.04
34c934 257.80
35D31a1 315.70
35D31b1 464.20
35D32a 821.48
35D33a 811.80
35D34a1 360.80
35D35a 818.84
35a112,113 148.23
35a200,201 194.91
35a216 152.66
35a241 102.16
35a3b, 347 110.51
36a135-139 1,114.87
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 66-77, 472-77 and
513-77, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-137 (Title 5,
Chapter 1), of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Treasurer having thereafter sent a statement of charges by first class mail
to the owners of property to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by
the City Council on this date was given and at least 30 days having
expired since the giving of such notice with such charges remaining unpaid,
the Council does hereby, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-515
(Title 5, Chapter 2), of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, adopt
this resolution wherein a special assessment is placed upon such property
for such charges; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the City
Treasurer shall give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons
chargeable therewith, such notice to be sent by first class mail to the
last known address of such persons as shown on the most current assess-
ment roll of the City, and where payments herein authorized are not made
within the specified time, this fact shall be reported by the City
Treasurer to the City Assessor who shall charge such amount together with
a penalty of 10% of such amounts against the persons or real property
chargeable therewith on the next general tax roll; and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidents
to the full performance of this resolution.
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lim A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutiun with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#626-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated June 20, 1979, regarding the installation of sidewalks
and driveway approaches in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in
the following amounts:
Item No. Special Assessment
08a121 $ 245.03
08aOLA 510.10
08J105 321.87
08R2 828.63
09D2a 779.63
imm 09D9 801.90
09DlObl 7+3.99
09D11b1 766.59
O9G2a 359.28
10e1,2 623.70
10e3,4 668.25
10e9,10 579.15
1Oe13,11+ 574.70
1171a1,2a1 623.70
11Z1a2,2a2 571+.70
11Z1a6a2, 2a6 568.01
11Zlbla, 2bla 897.68
11Z1b2a, 2b2a 1,127.12
11Z1c,2c1,3a 1,557.02
11Z2a,7b2a 555.36
11Z2c2, 3b 396.50
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Item No. Special Assessment
11AAlb $ 686.07
605.88
11CCla 654.89
11MM7b, 1b2 236.12
11MM8a1 623.70
11rM lla 751.03
UMM19a1 623.70
12Fla 4,642.11
12F2 1,764.18
12e134 329.67
12e135 334.13
12e136 343.o4
12e137 351.95
12e139, 11+0 579.15
12e141 285.12
12e142a,143b 516.78
12e147 341.43
12Hla2blal 366.20
13dla 400.95
13d5 280.67
13d7 400.95
13d8 392.04
13d149b 160.38
13Blala2a 513.22
13Bla1b2 956.67
13B29a 539.06
13B30a1 525.69
13B31al,alala 699.44
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Item No. Special Assessment
13B31alb1 $ 240.57
11Z1a5a,2a5 572.46
13R18a1 199.17
13R18d1, 19a 197.23
13R24a, 25a 170.73
14a4 445.50
14a5 445.50
14a6 445.50
14a7 445.50
14a12a1 271.76
14a13 472.23
14a14 472.23
14a15 400.95
1401 416.99
14cla, 2a1 668.31
14c5, 6 761.81
14D1 743.99
14F1 539.06
14Mla 338.58
14M1b 378.68
14Nla 449.96
15j24 462.21
15j25 472.23
15j42 523.46
15j43 530.15
15d129 592.52
15d152 534.60
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Item No. Special Assessment
154153 $ 531 .60
1551 1+36.59
154155 510.63
15f38 458.87
15a550a1 579.15
15a551 1+45.50
15a552 1+1+5.50
15a554 347.49
15a555 387.59
15a556 338.58
15a557 445.50
20H1a3 596.97
21nOLA 2,310.58
21N5a1, 5b1 298.21
21d9b 356.85
2ldl0a 1+1+5.50
2ldlla 445.50
21d12a 1+1+5.50
21d29b 379.35
21430 383.13
21e32b, 33a 451+.1+1
21e40, Ola 687.39
21e41b, 1+2 775.17
21FFlc 1,261.66
Imo 31Wla 335.78
31 F'b1la 172.01
31c162-167 558.53
31c180-185 1+27.68
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Item No. Special Assessment
31c186-188 $ 267.30
31c189-191 182.66
31c192-196 445.50
31c197-202 534.60
31c207-210 372.35
31c211-214 369.16
31c227-231 550.55
3141,2,3 690.58
3144,5 469.43
31d6 222.75
3147 234.72
31d8 234.71
3149,10 427.74
31d13 178.20
35a130 110.81
35a181-183 289.80
35a276 120.85
35a525, 526a 294.93
35a533 500.21
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 918-77, 3-78,
139-78, 212-78, 348-78, 632-78, and 762-78, and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 5-137 (Title 5, Chapter 1) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Treasurer having thereafter sent a
statement of charges by first class mail to the owners of property to be
assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this date
was given and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of such
notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-515 (Title 5, Chapter 2) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, adopt this resolution wherein a
special assessment is placed upon such property for such charges;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall
give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons chargeable
therewith, such notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known
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address of such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of
the City, and where payments herein authorized are not made within the
specified time, this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the
City- Assessor who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10%
of such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable therewith
on the next general tax roll; and with respect to the sidewalk assessments
to be levied on property owned by Holy Cross Ev. Lutheran Church at 30840
Six Mile Road (Item 11Z2c2,Z3b 043 99 0023 000) and 30650 Six Mile
Road (Item 11Z1c,Z2c1,Z3a 043 99 0020 000), the Council does hereby
determine to allow the payment of such assessments in ten (10) annual
instaUlmPnts together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance; and
the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#627-79 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 Councilman Taylor, it was
#628-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated June 13, 1979, with respect to
the request of Abraham Jaafar for a new SDD license to be located at
34731 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to be held in conjunction
with 1979-80 SDM licensed business, the Council does hereby request that
the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch as the
applicant is not in compliance with the provisions set forth in the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No 543, as amended (Section 11.03 (r)),
further, in the event it is the determination of the Liquor Control
Commission to reject the recommendation of denial as set forth herein,
the Council does hereby request that the City of Livonia be afforded a
hearing with respect to this matter; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to transmit 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: Bishop, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
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#629-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated May 25, 1979 with respect to the
request of Perry Drug Stores, Inc. for a new SDD license to be located at
33458 West Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to be held in
conjunction with 1979-80 SDM licensed business, the Council does hereby
request that the Liquor Control Commission deny the said request inasmuch
as the applicant is not in compliance with the provisions set forth in the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 543, as amended (Section 11 03
(r)); further, in the event it is the determination of the Liquor Control
Commission to reject the recommendation of denial as set forth herein, the
Council does hereby request that the City of Livonia be afforded a hearing
with respect to this matter; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
transmit 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: Bishop, Taylor, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#630-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. & Mrs.
Frank S. Vassallo, 9529 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
June 15, 1979, with regard to the curb on the northwest section of Inkster
Road Circle and the possible encroachment by the City on private property,
the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Engineer for his report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#631-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated May 25, 1979 approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is recommended that Savino's Italian Ices be authorized to
dispense its product during "Music Under the Stars" concerts this summer,
together with a communication from the Department of Law dated June 15,
1979 to which is attached a proposed contract between the City of Livonia
and Louis V. DeCillis, Jr. d/b/a Savino's Hard Dip Ice Cream, the Council
does hereby determine to approve said contract in the manner and form
submitted; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#632-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 13, 1979, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
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approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy of a
letter dated June 12, 1979 from Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc. , the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Genesis Sprinkling Company, 22797 Heslip
Drive, Northville, Michigan 48167, for the installation of a sprinkling
system (Base Bid and Alternate Nos. 1, 2 and 3) at the new Civic Center
Municipal Building, in the amount of $22,275.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications,
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $22,275 00 from Federal Economic Development Administra-
tion Funds for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is authorized
to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#633-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 15, 1979, as well as a previous communication
dated April 10, 1979, 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 Jamesco,
Inc. , Box 27062, Lansing, Michigan, for the balance of the 1979 Concrete
Joint and Crack Sealing Program in the estimated amount of $75,872.50, the
action herein being based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units
of work involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
of work completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; further, the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to
exceed $75,872.50 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#634-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-62-79 adopted on April 10, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-1-1-5
submitted by Jeanne M. Hildebrandt for a change of zoning on property
located west of Middlebelt Road between Bretton and St. Martins in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, from RUFA and R-1 to C-2, and the Council
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having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 18,
1979, pursuant to Council Resolution 465-79, and having also considered a
communication dated June 11, 1979 from the Livonia Mall Management wherein
the petitioner indicates that it is withdrawing the said petition from
further consideration, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with respect to this matter in view of the aforesaid withdrawal.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#635-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 23,
1979 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-54-79 adopted on April 10, 1979 with regard to Petition 79-2-1-9
submitted by Mounir Consul for a change of zoning on property located on
the southeast corner of Farmington Road and Curtis in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 10, from RUFC to P.S , and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on June 18, 1979, pursuant to Council
Resolution 465-79, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition 79-2-1-9 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#636-79 RESOLVED, that before determining to improve Curtis Avenue from
Farmington Road to Mayfield in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 10, the cost of
which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer is hereby
requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement, the number of parcels which show tax delin-
quencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of
parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared,
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and
to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#637-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 197 for the
proposed improvement consisting of placing four (4) inches of asphalt on
existing roadway to a width of 21 feet on Cardwell. Avenue between Joy Road
and West Chicago (Alternate IV), in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 36, in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Monday,
June 18, 1979, at 8:00 P.M at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 197, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated April 24,
1979, in the amount of $35,843 94, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 197 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects-
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight
(8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment from the date of confirmation. Said interest shall be
payable on each installment due date; provided, however, that
after the issuance of bonds to be issued in anticipation of
the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special
assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be adjusted to
a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of
interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the
installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each instan-
t.
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1979 and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years,
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(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required
by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
and mail assessment statements to the respective property
owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by
said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within
sixty (60) days from December 1, 1979 pay the whole or any
part of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1979 City
Tax Roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1979, and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or
after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as pro-
vided by Section 2-523, then there shall be spread upon the
tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
L. installments; and
(6) The City Council hereby determines to pay a portion of the
cost of the said improvement within the said district in
the sum of $6325.40.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#638-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 186 for the
proposed improvement consisting of the placement of four inches of asphalt
on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) in Livonia Hills Estates Subdivision
in Section 6 in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required
by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having
been held thereon on Monday, June 18, 1979, at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and, the City Council having duly
met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment
roll as prepared by the City Assessor, and as revised by letter dated
April 11, 1979 from the Division of Engineering, to cover the district
portion of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 186; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated June 8, 1978,
and as revised by letter dated April 11, 1979 from the
Division of Engineerbgin the amount of $62,382.32, are fair
and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by
construction of improvements proposed in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolu-
tions of the City Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 186 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight
(8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment from the date of confirmation Said interest shall be
payable on each installment due date; provided, however,
that after the issuance of bonds to be issued in anticipa-
tion of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the
said special assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be
adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the
average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases
where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10 00)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00)
as possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1979 and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
(4+) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the
said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is
required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1979 pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1979 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1979 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments; provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
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Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 2-523, then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments;
and
(6) The City Council hereby determines to pay a portion of the
cost of the said improvement within the said district in the
sum of $11,008.65; and
(7) Further, Council Resolution 791-78 adopted on August 30,
1978 is hereby amended and revised to the extent necessary
to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#639-79 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 198 for the
proposed improvement consisting of the placement of 3" to 4" of asphalt on
the existing gravel roadway (Alternate IV) on Elmira (Deering to Inkster)
and Orangelawn (Clements Circle to Inkster) in the N.E 1/4 of Section 36,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of
the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Monday,
June 18, 1979, at 8:00 P.M at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the
special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by
the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street
improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District No 198; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
(1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated April 26,
1979, in the amount of $33,113.68, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 198 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into five (5) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%)
per cent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment
from the date of confirmation. Said interest shall be
payable on each installment due date; provided, however that
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after the issuance of bonds to be issued in anticipation of
the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special
assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be adjusted to
a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of
interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the
installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the
number of installments shall be reduced so that each install-
ment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1, 1979 and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia.
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required
by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1979 pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1979 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1979 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments; provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the
sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 2-523, then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments;
and
(6) The City Council hereby determines to pay a portion of the
cost of the said improvement within the said district in the
sum of $5859.83.
A roll (tall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#640-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission submit an additional report and recommendation with respect to
the total traffic problem which exists in the area of Elmira from Deering
to Inkster and on Orangelawn from Clements Circle to Inkster in the N.E.
1/4 of Section 36.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#641-79 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Public
Service Division of the Department of Public Works administer an
additional application of chloride to the existing gravel roadway on
Elmira from Deering to Inkster and on Orangelawn from Clements Circle to
Inkster in the N.E 1/4 of Section 36.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#642-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated June 12, 1979, 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
unit price bid of Thompson Mc Cully Company, 5905 Belleville Road,
Belleville, Michigan 48111 for the 1979 Miscellaneous Residential Street
Improvement Program for the estimated total cost of $204,583.50 based upon
the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units of work completed, in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and
the Council does hereby appropriate as an advance the sum of $134,223.50
from the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Bond Issue with the
provision that this bond issue be reimbursed at such time as funds are
available from a S.A.D. bond issue and/or motor vehicle highway fund bond
issue; 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#643-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from W T.
McGurk, President, Blue Grass Farms Civic Association, dated May 23, 1979,
requesting permission to close Hix Road between Lancaster and North to
Nola Circle from 10:00 A.M to 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, July 4, 1979, for
the purpose of conducting a bike parade and race, the Council does hereby
determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to approval of the Police Department.
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by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted., it was
#644-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated June 18, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 306-79, in connection with a communication from the
Historic Preservation Commission, dated March 20, 1979, with respect to
the proposed development of the Wilson Barn site, the Council does hereby
authorize the Historic Preservation Commission to prepare specifications
and to thereafter take competitive bids for the installation of a new roof
for the Wilson Barn, in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#645-79 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Committee of the Whole, dated June 18, 1979, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 306-79, in connection with a communication from the
Historic Preservation Commission, dated March 20, 1979, with respect to the
proposed development of the Wilson Barn Site, the Council does hereby
determine to take this means to approve the site and Master Development
Plan as well as the first phase of the cost estimate for the rehabilitation
of the barn as set forth in the attachments to the communication from the
Historic Preservation Commission, dated March 20, 1979, as revised on
June 20, 1979.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#646-79 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Ager
Building Company, dated June 20, 1979, with regard to the financial require
ments for the development of the Laurel Park South Subdivision located in
the N E. 1/4 of Section 18, and to which is attached a proposed irrevocable
commercial letter of credit issued by the First National Bank of Plymouth,
dated June 18, 1979, in the amount of $175,000.00, the Council does hereby
approve and authorize the acceptance of the said irrevocable letter of
credit in lieu of the cash deposits which are presently on deposit with
the City of Livonia in order to assure the completion of public improve-
ments in the said subdivision, and the Council does hereby authorize,
upon delivery of the said letter of credit, the reimbursement of the said
cash deposits to the Ager Building Company; and the City Clerk and 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: Bishop, Ventura, Taylor, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this 909th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
duly adjourned at 10:20 P. M. , June 20, 1979.
ADDISON "BACON, , ITY CLERK