HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1978-06-07 17107
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 7, 1978, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:05 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result:Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry H.
Brown, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. Bishop and *Jerry Raymond.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian,
City Attorney, Robert Osborn, Director of Riblic Works, Jack Dodge, Director of
Finance; Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil
Defense; Robert Wisler, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor; Robert Turner, Police
Chief; John Bunk, Fire Chief, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City Planner;
John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation; Chella Lewis, Civil Service
Department; Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission, Dan Andrew, Planning Commission;
Gerald Taylor, Zoning Board of Appeals; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer
Board.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
4+87-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 883rd Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 17, 1978, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Raymond abstained from voting, which is recorded as a 'fires"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The following preamble and resolution was offered by Councilman Brown
and supported by Councilman Nash:
4488-78 WHEREAS, June 7, 1978, at 4:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Daylight
Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase
of $2,100,000 General Obligation Street and Highway Bonds, Series I, of
the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan;
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AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read;
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received,
Bidder Maturity Interest Premium
Rate
First of Michigan and 1983-84 7.00% - 0 -
Associates, 1985 5.95%
Detroit, Mi 1986 5.10%
1987 5.20%
1988 5.30%
1989 5.40%
1990 5.50%
1991 5.6
1992 5.70%
1993 5.80%
Average Interest Rate 5.6280%
Net Interest Cost $1,273,337.50
John Nuveen & 1983-1985 6.00% - 0 -
Associates 1986 5.75%
Chicago, Ill 1987 5.30%
1988 5.40%
1989 5.50%
1990 5.60%
1991 5.70%
1992 5.75%
1993 5.85%
Average Interest Rate 5.6844%
Net Interest Cost $1,286,106.26
Bache,Halsey,Stuart, 1983-1984 6.50% $271.00
Shields, Inc. 1985 6.40%
Chicago, Ill 1986 5.75%
1987 5.30%
1988 5.40%
1989 5.50%
1990 5.60%
1991 5.70%
1992 5.80%
1993 5.90%
Average Interest Rate 5.7422%
Net Interest Cost $1,299,179.00
The First National Bank 1983-84 7.25% $49.00
of Chicago & Assoc. 1985 5.90%
Imo Chicago, Ill. 1986 5.30%
1987 5.40%
1988 5.50%
1989 5.60%
1990 5.70%
1991 5.80%
1992 5.90
1993 6.00%
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Average Interest Rate 5.818982%
jus Net Interest Cost $1,316,544.77
The Northern Trust Company
& Associates
Chicago, Illinois 1983-1987 6.00% $241.00
1988 5.80%
1989 5.60%
1990 5.70%
1991 5.80%
1992 5.90%
1993 6.00%
Average Interest Rate 5.85984%
Net Interest Cost $1,325,790.25
UMIC, Inc. 1983-1985 6.50%
Memphis, Tenn 1986-1989 6.10%
1990-1993 5.75%
Average Interest Rate 5.920912%
Net Interest Cost $1,339,606.25
National Bank of 1983-1984 6.75%
Detroit 1985-1986 6.50%
Detroit, Mi 1987 6.25%
1988 5.60%
1989 5.70%
1990 5.80%
1991 5.90%
1992-1993 6.00%
Average Interest Rate 5.99516%
Net Interest Cost $1,356,406.26
AND WHEREAS, the bid of First of Michigan and Associate, Detroit
Michigan, has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the
City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. the bid of First of Michigan and Associate, as above
stated, be and the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each
bidder's representative or by registered mail.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
Loit #1+89-78 WHEREAS, Doris L. Baumgartner has been a resident of the City of
Livonia for 34 years, and
WHEREAS, she has rendered 26 years of loyal and devoted service
to the City as an employee of the Bureau of Inspection; and
WHEREAS, she has always been competent, conscientious and
cheerful in carrying out her duties, and
WHEREAS, having been employed by the City almost from the time
of its incorporation, she has been involved inits continuing growth; and
WHEREAS, her many friends and associates, regretfully say good-
bye as she departs from the service of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to commend Doris Baumgartner for
her many years of service and to wish her Godspeed in her years of
retirement.
The communication dated May 16, 1978 from the Department of Law, with
respect to the cancellation of certain 1971 Personal Property Taxes (CR-216-78) was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated May 11, 1978 from the Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission with respect to the 1978 Arbor Day Program, was received and
filed for the information of the Council
The communication from the Director of Finance, dated May 19, 1978, which
transmitted various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
April 30, 1978, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
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 NO.
77-6-1-18 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-2
TO P.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
!No AYES• Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bennett took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-304
OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 (LOT PARTITION
ORDINANCE), OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
low The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 51+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE. PETITION NO.
77-10-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1
TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES- Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE. PETITION NO.
77-10-1-37 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P L.
TO P.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adaption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 NO.
77-10-1-397—
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY AMENDING SECTION
18.51 THEREOF. RE PETITION NO. 77-10-6-9
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
10, 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 No. 77-7-3-8)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition No. 78-2-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES- Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#490-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Clerk, dated May 16, 1978, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the bid of Friden Mailing Equipment Company, 22801 Heslip,
Novi, Michigan 48050, for supplying the City with Postage Meter Mailing
Equipment, being Model No. 9120, for a price of $1,762.35 less trade-in
of $125.00 for a net total price of $1,637.35, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
L A roll car vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4491-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 10, 1978, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No.
1090-77, in connection with a communication from the Director of Finance,
dated November 9, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which
is attached the annual membership dues notice for 19?7 from the United
States Conference of Mayors in the amount of $2,250.00, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the payment of the same and in this regard
requests the City Clerk and City Treasurer 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 Nash, Brown, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4+92-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety, dated April 26, 1978, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, with regard to the issuance of a clothing allowance
to officers employed in the Saturation Patrol Unit, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $600.00 from
Account 101-325-960-010-000 (Patrol Training) to Account 101-325-768-000-
000 (Patrol Clothing Allowance) for this purpose, the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#493-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 10, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works and
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a request for
Payment No. 13 from R. E Dailey & Company, Construction Manager for the
Civic Center Minicipal Building, dated May 1, 1978, which is as follows•
Construction Management fee $ 7,915.88
Reimbursables (March, 1978) 5,472.69
Total $13,388.57
the Council does hereby authorize the payment of the aforesaid amount to
the R. E. Dailey & Company as indicated herein, and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#+94-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 9, 1978, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Chief of Police dated May 16, 1978, with respect to the
request of Revco Discount Drug Centers, Incorporated for a new SDM License
to be located at 29525 Plymouth Road, Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan
48150, the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commis-
sion deny the said request inasmuch as the area in question is already
being adequately served by existing SDM Licenses, and the approval of an
additional SDM License in this area would be detrimental to the City of
Livonia and its residents, 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• Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#495-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Rosedale
Civic Association, dated April 29, 1978, requesting permission to conduct
a bike parade on Fairfield to be conducted on July 4, 1978, the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being subject to the approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman F:lshcp,it was
#496-78 WHEREAS, several Livonia residents have suggested that commuter
parking lots be established in the City in order to assist them in the
car pool they utilize as transportation to and from work; and
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the conservation of fuel
energy by such means as car pooling is in the nation's best interest,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby take
this means to indicate its adoption of a general policy urging all business
establishments located in Livonia that have parking lots which are not
fully used to permit parking by those who commute by sharing of rides and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council urges that those
residents who can, share rides and participate in car pools in view of
possible impending energy shortages and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Mayor and the Livonia
Chamber of Commerce.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated May 16, 1978 from Mr Barden and the communication
dated May 22, 1978 from Mr. Goulson with regard to the installation of sidewalks
on Six Mile Road, in response to Council Resolution No 139-78, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
497-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 2, 1978, with regard to the Livonia Miller High Life St. Mary
Heart Fund Charity Golf Day scheduled to be conducted on August 23, 1978
at Idyl Wyld Golf Course, the proceeds of which are to benefit the
St. Mary Emergency Treatment Facility, the Council does hereby determine
to waive golf fees for those participating in this event and to request
that the Golf Pro and Superintendent of Parks and Recreation do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution;
and the Council does hereby appoint Council President Robert E. McCann
as the representative of the City Council for the purpose of attending
all future meetings to be conducted in connection with this activity
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 11,
1978 and one dated April 18, 1978 from Michael Schwartz, United Homes,
Inc. , the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolution No
290-78, adopted on April 5, 1978 ,. further, that having considered a com-
munication from the Department of Assessment, dated February 15, 1978,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Mr. Michael Schwartz, United Homes, Inc., 24801 Five Mile Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48239, 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 No. 46 046 99 0126 000
(12B12c) 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 two (2) parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows•
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Parcel A The East 1/2 of the following described property Commencing
at the N. 1/4 corner of Sect. 12, T 1 S , R. 9 E , running thence South
along the N and S.;--,line of said Section a distance of 1647 88' to North
line of Pickford Ave. thence N 89° 45' 00" W along North line of Pick-
ford Ave. 361.44' to West street line of Brentwood Ave. for a point of
beginning thence continuing N 89°45'00" W along North line of Pickford
Ave 218 80' thence North 108.0' thence S 89°45'00" E. 218.80' to West
street line of Brentwood Ave thence South along said West line of
Brentwood Ave. 108.0' to the point of beginning subject to easements and
restrictions of record, if any.
Parcel B: The West 1/2 of the following described property- Commencing
at the N 1/4 corner of Sec 12, T 1 S., R. 9 E., running thence South
along the N. and S. 1/4 line of said Section a distance of 1647.88' to
North line of Pickford Ave. thence N. 89°45'00" W.along North line of
Pickford Ave. 361.44' to West street line of Brentwood Ave. for a point of
beginning thence continuing N. 89°45'00" W along North line of Pickford
Ave. 218 80' thence North 108 0' thence S 89°45'00" E 218 80' to West
street line of Brentwood Ave. thence South along said West line of Brent-
wood Ave. 108 0' to the point of beginning subject to easements and restric
tions of record, if any.
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• Brown, Bennett and Ventura
NAYS• Nash, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED
The communication from Mr. Michael Schwartz, dated April 11, 1978,
with regard to a proposed Lot Split in Section 12, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#498-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Fblice, dated May 19, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 300-78, and which submits
statistics relative to vandalism and crime for the period January 1, 1976
to December 31, 1977, the Council does hereby authorize a survey of the
Algonquin Park Subdivision in Section 23 for the purpose of ascertaining
the views of the residents therein, relative to the installation of
street lights, and the Office of the City Council, Engineering Division,
City Assessor and the City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS *Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement I believe it is
absolutely wrong to delegate the authority given to us to a referendum vote.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#499-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police, dated May 19, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 300-78, and which submits
statistics relative to vandalism and crime for the period January 1, 1976
to December 31, 1977, the Council does hereby request that the Parks and
Recreation Commission submit its report and recommendation to the
possible fencing of Algonquin Park where the same abuts the Algonquin
Park Subdivision.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4500-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 21, 1978
from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mrs. Esther R. Friedrichs,
16277 Southampton Court, Livonia, Michigan, to the City Planning Commis-
sion for a term expiring on June 9, 1981, the Council does hereby approve
of and concur with the reappointment of Mrs. Friedrichs, provided that
she takes the Oath of Office required in Section 3, Chapter X of the City
Charter, administered by the City Clerk.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#501-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated April 26, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy
of a letter from the Michigan Department of State Highways and Trans-
portation relative to extending Contracts Nos. 66-207i. and 69-1590 between
the City of Livonia, the Wayne County Road Commission and the Michigan
Department of State Highways and. Transportation relative to the construc-
tor
of I-96 and the previous widening and resurfacing of M-14, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the Amendatory Agreement
attached to the aforesaid letter from the State Highway Department as
well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4502-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer, dated May 1, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to the Livonia Industrial Group, 17220 W
Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, the proprietor of the
Michael Kerby Subdivision, located in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 28, of the
Grading and Soil Erosion Bond, in the amount of $4,350.00 of which
$870.00 was to be in cash, deposited pursuant to Council Resolution No.
955-75, adopted on November 25, 1975, as thereafter subsequently amended
in Council Resolution Nos. 181-76, 574-76 and 1095-77, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the
City Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of
the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#503-78 RESOLVED that, Biltmore Homes Company, 2900 West Maple Road,
Troy, Michigan 48084, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision
Windridge Village Subdivision No.2, situated in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being
dated September 26, 1977, and it further appearing that tentative approv-
al of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on November 22, 1977, and it further
appearing that such preliminary plat, together with development plans
and specifications for improvements therein have been exfmined and
approved by the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report
of that department dated May 10, 1978, therefore, the City Council does
hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions
(i) A11 of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision
Control Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commis-
sion, the regulations and specifications of the Department of Public
Works and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
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(2) That/ inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the
said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub-
ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(l+) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time
and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent
required by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development
plans,
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a receipt obtained therefor.
A. Trees $20,300.00
B. Street Name Signs 1,300.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 2,300.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Imp. & Sdw)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%)
$17,925.00
2. Field Inspection (3-'l/2%) 41,825.00
59,750.00
F. Engineering Services (Grading and
Soil Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review $175.00
2. Permit and Inspection 950.00
1,125.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $84,875.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivi-
sion shall be submitted and must receive final approval of the City
Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with
existing Subdivision Regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the (ffective date of this resolution, the City
Council shall approve final plats of the proposed subdivision if drawn in
substantial conformity with the propcged plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution,
(8) That, for the purpose of obtainina roval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required/4W �t� ' or may file with the
City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check, cash bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in such form
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as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the satis-
factory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by
the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the stent the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts, such deposits to be deposited in the office of
the City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond - $1,225,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - 89,500.00, of which at least
9,000.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
19,500.00, or which at least
4,000.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Lot Markers 6,805.00 (All Cash)
Development of Greenbelt Areas & Entrance Markers -
40,200.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City
Ordinances.
i. wN.1 1 cr..]l vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Mach, 33rot111, HGtulett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
edopted, it was
#5504-78 WHEREAS, in recent years the State of Michigan has increasingly
required new or expanded activities by municipalities, school districts
and oths units of Governments without providing state financing
therefor, and
WHEREAS, it is not fair or equitable that the State government
continue to mandate new or expanded programs upon local governments
without providing state appropriations to completely finance these new
or expanded programs, and
WHEREAS, good government and conscience dictate that this trend
be stopped forthwith and that the local taxpayers not be subjected to
funding new activities by the enactment of legislation over which
neither they nor their local officials have any control,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia takes this means to request that State Representatives Robert C.
Law, Jack Kirksey and State Senator R. Robert Geake do all things possible
to prevent any further erosion of Livonia taxpayer dollars by opposing
legislation of the kind here referred to, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing members of the State
Legislature are hereby requested to do whatever they can to undo some
of the harm that has previously been done to the citizens of Livonia
and other communities by initiating the repeal of existing legislation
which has a severe impact on local governments, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to neighboring
communities and school districts with the suggestion that they consider
the adoption of a similar resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#505-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief and the Director of Riblic Safety-Fire fo�3a eek. May 4, 1978,
approved by the Mayor, and which submits/�'i a lames Ordinance for the
purpose of establishing and controlling fire lanes on private property,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Fblice and the Director of Public Safety-Fblice, dated May 2, 1978,
and which submits proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance with
regard to Handicapped Parking, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommend-
ation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#507-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated May 5, 1978, with regard to the creation of a Fblice Reserves
Unit, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Commit-
tee of the Whole for further consideration.
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8.37 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#508-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief and the Director of Public Safety-Fire, dated May 4, 1978,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Fire Division
to take bids in accordance with provisions of Law and City Charter for
a new 1,250 G.P.M. Pumper with a heavier chassis, upon which the exist-
ing 50 Ft. Telesqutet Unit could be fitted, as well as to seek bids for
necessary modification of the original 1958 American LaFrance Chassis
for use solely as a pumping unit, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#509-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 8, 1978, approved by the City Engineer and
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh
Road right-of-way, located in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, owned by
Gilbert L. Adkins and Dolores M. Adkins, his wife, which land is more
particularly described as follows:
The east 60 feet of the following parcel of land•
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., more particularly described as:
That part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18
described as beginning at a point on the
E. line of said section distant due north,
789.29 ft. from the E. 1/4 corner of
Section 18 and proceeding thence due north
along said E. line, 199.63 ft. , thence N. 89°
39' 43" W., 358.0 ft. , thence due south, 200.13
ft. , thence S. 89° 44' 3o" E. , 358.0 ft. to the
point of beginning,
subject to the following terms and conditions•
1) That the purchase price shall be in the amount
of $8600.00.
2) That the City shall provide its own title work, the
cost of which shall not exceed $75.00.
3) The City's portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College tax
shall be in a sum not to exceed $15.12, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $8690.12
is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the
City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account),
subject to reimbursement of the same to the said account at such
time as proceeds on the 7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue Account become available, 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Arnold's
Inc., dated May 9, 1978, the Council does hereby determine to rescind
Council Resolution No. 351+-78, adopted on April 19, 1978, further,
having considered a communication dated March 29, 1978 from the City
Planning Commission which transmits its resolution 3-1+2-78 adopted on
March 14, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-2-2-3 submitted by Arnold's
Inc. requesting waiver use approval to establish an SDD Liquor Licensed
operation in an existing commercial business located south of Eight
Mile Road, east of Angling Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said .Petition No. 78-2-2-3 is hereby approved
and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS Nash, Brown, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#510-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request State
Representatives Kirksey and Law to submit to the office of the Michigan
Attorney General a request for an opinion on the question of whether or
not the issuance of an SDD License by MLCC takes precedence over
noncompliance by petitioner with waiver use provisions of a Municipal
Zoning Ordinance.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#511-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated April 25, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a
resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 20, 1978,
wherein effective December 1, 1977 the following pay range would be
established for the classification of Assistant City Attorney II.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
$21,507.20 $21,944 00 $22,380.80 $23,275.20 $24,211 20 $25,188.80
827.20 844.00 860.80 895.20 931.20 968.80
Plus $520.00 COLA
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such
action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
LYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#512-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated May 2, 1978, and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 274-78 in connection with a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated February 15, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on
February 2, 1978, wherein it is recommended that the following classifi-
cations be established at the following salary rates:
Home Service Worker $2.75 per hour, flat rate
Outreach Worker (Home Service) 3.25 per hour, flat rate
Nurse (Home Service) 4.00 per hour, flat rate
(These rates represent full compensation for all services
rendered, with no other compensation of benefits to be
paid to these classifications. )
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action,
with the provision, however, that when the Home Service Program ends
these classifications will end and be terminated with it.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#513-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the Committee
of the Whole for its consideration the question of whether or not the
Council should declare a moratorium of reclassification of positions .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#514-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated May 4, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
FY 1978 Annual Plan Modifications No. 002 to Title I, No. 001 to Title
III (YETP), and No. 002 to Title III (YCCIP), and having also considered
a communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated May 26, 1978,
submitting additional clarification with respect to the foregoing, the
Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid modifications to Title I,
Title III (YETP) and Title III (YCCIP) FY 1978 Annual Plan modificatio , ,
in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communications, an:1
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same folid
on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Shiela
Ralph and Marisa Dore' , 29736 Orangelawn Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, dated
May 1, 1978, suggesting initiation of decorating fire hydrants and
beautification projects as a possible source of employment for art
students in the City, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Arts Commission for its report and recommendation.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to
to the paving of Jamison Avenue, Middlebelt to Garden in Section 24, was removed
and will be considered at a later meeting.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-78 WHEREAS, the Council for the City of Livonia has been advised
that Senate Bill 1517 has been introduced in the Legislature, which
provides that the County Sheriff of each County shall be required to
provide road patrol on all County roads in Township areas, and
WHEREAS, nearly all of the townships in the State of Michigan
have turned the jurisdiction of their roads over to the Counties and
that this proposed Legislation would, in effect, require the County to
provide free road patrol to the Townships, and
WHEREAS, such an action would, in effect, require Cities in
the State of Michigan to subsidize road patrol services for the Town-
ships, since the Cities pay approximately 80% of the taxes collected
by the Counties and do not themselves derive any road patrol services
from same.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council for the City of Livonia does hereby
resolve
1. That it is wholeheartedly opposed to the passage of the
proposed Senate Bill 1517 for the reasons set forth above.
2. That copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to our
representatives in the House and Senate and also to all of our
neighboring Cities.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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4'517-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated March 21, 1978 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on May 15, 1978, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code.
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of 28 ft. wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with valley swales in the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement, and
to defray the cost of such improvement by special assess-
ment upon the property especially benefited in proportion
to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated March 21, 1978,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$135,194.00,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be the usual
15% share plus added cost for increased thickness require-
ment ($29,629.10) and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to
S105,564.90 shall be borne and paid by special assessments
on all lands and premises in the special assessment
district as herein established in proportion to the bene-
fits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) or fifteen (15) annual installments
together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
Lots 1. through 23, both inclusive, the E. 113 feet of lot
24, lots 25 through 48, both inclusive, of Valley Rouge
Subdivision, being part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., Wayne County, Michigan, as
recorded in Liber 67, Page 75 and Bureau of Taxation
Parcels 33DD1a3ala & DDla3alb
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all
lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all
in accordance with the determination of the City Council,
and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with
the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the
same to the City Council prior to the holding of the
second public hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of
the said Code.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#518-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the
Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not Traffic Control Devices, such as "no thru street"
signs should be installed on Hathaway Avenue between Farmington and
Stark Roads, in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 33.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#519-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated March 20, 1978 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a
first public hearing having been held thereon on May 15, 1978, after
due notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code
CO accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of 27 - foot
wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and
gutters in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement
by special assessment upon the property especially benefit-
ed in proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated March 20, 1978.
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$56,280.00,
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(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 27%
($15,192.00) and that the balance of said cost and expense
of said public improvement amounting to $41,088.00 shall be
borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district as herein
established in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) or fifteen (15) annual installments
together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows.
Lots 46 through 71 of Botsford Park Subdivision and Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 01AA63 to 66 and 01AA67.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all
lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the City Council, and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with
the City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the
same to the City Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of the
said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#520-78 RESOLVED, that in connection with the proposed Deering Avenue
paving project (Pembroke to Vassar), the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to employ the services of an expert Real Estate
Appraiser for the purpose of ascertaining the market value of additional
right-of-way located on the West side of Deering between Pembroke and.
Vassar in connection with this project, and for this purpose, the
Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $250.00 from the
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Local Road 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#521-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer, dated May 12, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Gold Construction Company, c/o John E.
Woodison, Corporate Trust Division, Detroit Bank and Trust Company,
Detroit, Michigan 48231, the proprietor of the Gold Manor Subdivision
No. 3, located in the N W. 1/4 of Section 8, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to Sidewalk improvements, deposited
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1325-68, adopted on November 27,
1968, adopted on November 27, 1568, and subsequently amended by Council
Resolution Nos. 592-69, 820-69, 879-69, 1123-69, 967-70, 347-'72,
1018-73 and 628-75, which previously reduced such financial assurances
to $3,500.00 of which $1,000.00 was cash to guaranty the satisfactory
installation of sidewalks in the Gold Manor Subdivision No. 3, the
action herein:being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned
report of the City Engineer that all these improvements have been
satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and regulations
and ordinances of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#522-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 15,
1978 to which are affixed the signatures of certain residents on the
East side of Golfview Drive, adjoining Idyl Wyld Golf Course, in the
Fairway Farms Subdivision and which submits certain objections concern-
ing the use of the roadway located along the westerly boundary of the
Idyl Wyld Golf Course, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Mayor for his report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4523-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mich-
igan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 3, 1970 with regard to an
application from Bernard A. Davidson, 30146 Hoy, Livonia, Michigan, for
a new Class "C" License to be located at 29215 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves the
said request "above all others, " such approval being subject to and
conditioned upon compliance by the applicant with the following condi-
tions:
1. That the license will be put to use within the City of
Livonia within 2 years from the date of issuance by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
2. That the license will be used at the location indicatedby
the applicant in accordance with plans and other communica-
tions submitted to Council.
3. That the license will be used in a facility which is also
used for serving of food to be consumed on the premises.
4. That the license will not be transferred, sold or assigned
to a third party prior to actual use by the applicant
5. That a police report will be submitted to the Council.
6. That the license will not be used until such time as
adequate parking has been provided so as to conform with
the requirements of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended.
7. This license shall not be used until such time as the
existing grocery store, newspaper and magazine racks
presently operating, have been discontinued.
In the event that the applicant fails to comply with any of the aforesaid
conditions in any manner whatsoever, this approval shall immediately and
automatically be deemed invalid and revoked except to the extent that
the applicant may be permitted to seek modification of condition No. 2
above, upon approval of such modification by the City Council based upon
a showing of good cause, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to trans-
mit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated August 3, 1970 with regard to
an application from Bernard A. Davidson, 30146 Hoy, Livonia, Michigan,
for a new Class "C" License to be located at 29215 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter back to the Committee of the Whole for further study.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result
AYES Brown, Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS Nash, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the motion to refer, DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Bishop and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#524-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19,
1978 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
5-90-78 with regard to Petition No. 78-4-2-8 submitted by the Livonia
Jaycees requesting waiver use approval to hold an Annual Spring Carnival
within the Wonderland Shopping Center parking area, located on the
south side of Plymouth Road, west of Middlebelt, in the N. E. 1/4 of
Section 35 on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition No. 78-4-2-8 is hereby approved and granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#525-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 10,
1978 from Fred J. Armour which in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance,
takes an appeal from a determination made on May 9, 1978 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution No. 5-82-78 with regard to
Petition No. 78-4-2-10 submitted by Fred J.Armour requesting permission
to construct a restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 and
located on the west side of Merriman Road, north of Plymouth Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby designate
Monday, July 24, 1978 at 8 00 P. M. as the date and time for conducting
a Public Hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held
at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing as well as by the publication of a notice in
the City's official newspaper of such hearing and the date and place
thereof in compliance with the requirements set forth in Ordinance No.
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#526-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Dr.
Michael Nicola, 14826 Kinloch, Detroit, Michigan 48239, dated May 19,
1978, wherein a request is made for a partial vacation of Outlot "C"
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in the Stark Gardens Subdivision in Section 21, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action
and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Ordinance.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennatt,and unanimously
adopted, it was
#527-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Mayor, dated May 22, 1978, which transmits a proposed amendment to the
Livonia Code of Ordinances (Commission on Aging Ordinance) relative to
the selection of the officers of the Commission on Aging, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee
for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 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 NO. 77-11-1:42 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM R-2 TO P.S.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#528-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated May 11, 1978, submitted pursuant to C.R.
350-78, and which transmits for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed
dated May 11, 1978 executed by Carl R. Williams and Virginia E. Williams,
his wife, conveying to the City certain proterty which is more particu-
larly described as.
Lots 322 and 323, the Argonne Subdivision of part of the
NE 1/4 of Section 1, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia
Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber 40, Page 5, Wayne County Records
commonly known as 19941 Deering, Livonia, Michigan
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded with the Wayne County Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#529-78 RESOLVED, that the Councildoes hereby request that the City
Planning Commission submit its report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not "Huff Street" should be renamed to "Shannon Drive" in
the Blue Grass Estates Subdivision
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#530-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as well as Article
XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
July 24, 1978 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition No.78-3-1-15 submitted by Dr.Alan R. Ettinger for
a change of zoning of property located on the southwest
corner of Seven Mile Road and Sunset in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 11, from R-1 to P.S., the City Planning Commis-
sion having in its Resolution No. 5-82-78 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 78-3-1-15 be denied,
(2) Petition No. 78-3-1-19 submitted by Neboll and Shirley
Appicelli for a change of zoning of property located on the
northwest corner of Puritan Avenue and Middlebelt Road in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, from RUF to C-1, the City
Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 5-86-78
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 78-3-1-19
be approved, as amended to P.S. ,
(3) Petition No. 78-4-1-22 submitted by Clarence R. Charest for
a change of zoning of property located on the northeast
corner of the I-96 Service Drive and Stamford Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to P.S., the City
Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 5-89-78
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 78-4-1-22
be approved,
(4) Petition No. 78-2-6-3 submitted by the City Planning Commis-
sion on its own motion to amend Section 11.03, Waiver Uses
within the C-2 Zoning District, by amending the present
standards and adding new standards for gasoline service
stations, restaurants, new and used car lots and showrooms,
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new or used mobile home sales, open-air sales, display
and/or rental of utility trailers and buildings of 30,000
square feet or more, the City Planning Commission having
in its Resolution No. 5-94-78 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 78-2-6-3 be approved, and
(5) Petition No. 78-4-6-6 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 256-78, to
amend Section 21.05 of Ordinance No. 543, with regard to
compensation paid the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No.
5-93-78 recommended to the City Council, that Petition
No. 78-4-6-6 be approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing,
cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordi-
nance, (and/or)
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the
City Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4531-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated May 19, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a
letter dated May 12, 1978 from R E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc., the Council does
hereby accept the bid of the Berti Company, 25380 Five Mile Road, Detroit,
Michigan 48239, for the Phase III, Part 46 Contract (Relocatable Parti-
tions) Construction Work of the new Civic Center Municipal Building in
the amount of $19,900.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item and meets all specifications, and the Council does
hereby determine to authorize said contract on the basis of the waiver of
the Bid Bond which was not included in the bid but was thereafter
supplied the following day, this action being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication and in accordance with the pro-
visions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $19,900.00 from Federal Econoii
Development Administration Funds for this purpose, and the Director
Public Works is authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the :J A
as completed, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
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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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#532-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council
for the month of July, 1978
Wednesday, July 12, 1978; and
Wednesday, July 26, 1978.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#533-78 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#534-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 457-78 in connection with a sketch
of a proposed expansion of the parking lot at the Idyl Wyld Municipal
Golf Course, the Council does hereby determine to approve in principle
the construction of the proposed expansion of the Parking Lot at the
recommended location east of the Clubhouse, and in this regard, requests
that the Engineering Division and Planning Department submit a
revised Site Plan which shows landscaping, screening and other details
of the Parking Lot and submit a report relative to the other details of
the parking lot expansion including an estimate of costs, further, the
Council requests that the Livonia Municipal Building Authority adopt
a resolution approving the construction of the proposed parking lot
expansion, and the Council requests a report and recommendation from `ne
Mayor as to the manner in which the proposed parking lot expansion is to
be constructed and to what extent the tenant (sub-lessee) will partici-
pate in the costs thereof, and further, the Council takes this means to
indicate that it will not authorize construction of the proposed parking
lot expansion until such time as the tenant has paid in full all out-
standing rental arrearages.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#535-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 457-78 in connection with a sketch of a pro-
posed expansion of the parking lot at the Idyl Wyld Municipal Golf
Course, the Council does hereby request that the Mayor submit a report
and recommendation in detail relative to the feasibility of constructing
public restrooms in the Pro Shop at the Idyl Wyld Golf Course.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#536-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 114-78 in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated December 6, 1976, which submits final cost
information with respect to the Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision street
improvement (S.A.D. No. 140), the Council does hereby determine that
(1) the City shall absorb all additional costs which are related to the
paving of and drainage of the streets and that (2) all costs which
were a result of additional work requested by owners be added to the
assessments which were previously confirmed for the effected properties,
all additional costs being as referred to in the aforesaid communica-
tion and which are based upon actual construction costs, and for this
purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize (1) the
expenditure of the sum of $71,121.04 from the $9.8 Million General Obli-
gation Road Improvement Bond Issue to cover the additional cost of the
paving work and (2) the advance of the sum of $20,227.68 from the $9.8
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue to cover the
additional cost of the drainage work with the provision that this ad-
vance be returned to the Road Improvement Bond Issue at such time as
bonds have been sold and funds may be available for the Livonia Drain No.
43 Construction 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. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#537-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 452-78 in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated April 24, 1978, which submits final cost
information with respect to the Beatrice Avenue Paving improvement
(S.A.D. No. 141), the Council does hereby determine that (1) the City
shall absorb all additional costs which are related to the paving of
the street and that (2) all costs which were a result of additional work
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requested by owners be added to the assessments which were previously
confirmed for the effected properties, all additional costs being as
referred to in the aforesaid communication and which are based upon
actual construction costs, and for this purpose the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $6,663.58 from
the $9.8 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, 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• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#538-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 453-78 in connection with a communication from
the City Engineer dated April 24, 1978, which submits final cost infor-
mation with respect to the Westmore Sub. Alley Paving improvement
(S.A.D. No. 142) the Council does hereby determine that (1) the City
shall absorb all additional costs which are related to the paving and
drainage of the alley and that (2) all cost which were a result of work
requested by owners be added to the assessments previously confirmed
for the effected properties, all additional costs being as referred to
in the aforesaid communication andwhich are based upon actual construc-
tion costs, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $3,728.61 from the $9.8
Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue 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 Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#539•-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommenda-
tion of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 31, 1978, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution. No 454-78 in connection with a commun_..a-
tion from the City Engineer, dated April 24, 1978, which submits final.
cost information with respect to the Coventry Gardens Alley Paving
improvement (S.A.D. No. 145), the Council does hereby determine that
(1) the assessment rate previously confirmed for properties within this
district be reduced from $23 00 per front foot to $18.35 per front foot
and (2) parcels added to the assessment roll by Council Resolution No.
421-75 be included in the final revised assessment roll, and furthermore
the Council does hereby appropr.ihte and authorize the expenditure of
the sum of $237.64 from the $9 8 Million General Obligation Road Improve-
ment Bond Issue, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform-
ance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 NO.
78-2-1-13 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFB
TO R-3.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the follow-
ing result
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#540-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1978, which bears the signature of.
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached an agreement between the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners and the City of Livonia relative to the cost breakdown of
the 30% local participation required in connection with the improvement
of Six Mile Road as a boulevard section between Levan Road and the
1-96/275 Freeway (A Federal Aid Urban System Project, which project iz
being financed with approximately 70% federal funds), which requires
that the County assume 60% of the cost of a standard five-lane pavement
and the City assume 40% of the cost of a standard five-lane pavement
plus all additional costs for constructing the boulevard section, the
estimated City share in this regard being $284,300.00 of the total loca:
estimated share of $498,000.00, the Council does hereby determine to
approve the said agreement in the manner and form herein submitted and
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia; and the Council does hereby appropriate
as an advance a sum not to exceed $284,300.00 from the City's Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) with the provision
that the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund be reimbursed at such time as bonds
have beepn sold and$raci s ares av�Wre f• t ifga sb 7 ASI 'FEr
Road Im rovemen on ssue an t�"e i� �1.e e
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#541-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated May 19, 1978, 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 having also considered a com-
munication from the City Engineer, dated June 6, 1978, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a proposed Tri-Party Agreement between the Michigan
State Highway Commission, the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners
and the City of Livonia for the reconstruction of the following projects
(1) Six Mile Road from 1-96/275 to west of Levan Road, the
estimated total cost being $1,908,000.00 with the total
local cost (City plus County) share being $572,400 00
(30% of the total cost),
(2) Haggerty Road -- north of Seven Mile Road, the estimated
total cost being $763,000.00 with the City's estimated
share being $39,660 00,
(3) Haggerty Road between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road, the
estimated total cost being $1,193,000.00 with the City's
estimated share being $18,630.00,
the Council does hereby determine to approve the said Contract in the
manner and form herein submitted, and for this purpose authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute
the same, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate as an advance,
sums not to exceed $39,660 00 and $18,630 00 from the City's Motor
Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) to cover the City's
share of the two (2) Haggerty Road Paving Projects referred to above
with the provision that the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund be reimbursed at
such time as bonds have been sold and funds have been made available for
this purpose from the $7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full perform---
ance of this resolution.
A r11 call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#542-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 7, 1978, approved for
submission by the Mayor, and submitted in behalf of the Livonia Anni-
versary 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 20 through June 25, 1978 in connection with the Spree "28" Cele-
bration, the hours of operation for amusement rides being limited on
June 20 and June 21 from 4.00 p.m to Midnight and on June 22, 23, 24,
and 25 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.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
0543-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 7, 1978, approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, and submitted in behalf of the Livonia Anniversary
Committee, Inc., with regard to a fireworks display at Ford Field on
Sunday, June 25, 1978 at 10 00 p.m., in conjunction with the Livonia
"Spree 28" celebration, the Council does hereby grant permission to the
said Livonia "Spree 28" Committee, and the Parks and Forestry Division
of the Department of Public Service, to transport and fire Aerial
Fireworks 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 28" 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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#544-78 WHEREAS, fire, police and snow removal personnel, equipment,
supplies and facilities are problems that touch and concern every
citizen, resident and property owner in the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Livonia has determined t
there is an immediate and urgent need to not only maintain, but also + ;
expand the present fire, police and snow removal services personnel,
equipment, supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia to keep pace
with population growth and develgpment of the community, and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Livonia has determined thai
in order to maintain proper standards of fire and police protection and
sufficient fire, police and snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies
and facilities it is necessary to levy and collect a tax of one and one-
half (1-1/2) mills on all real and personal property subject to taxation
in the City of Livonia, in addition to amounts previously authorized,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Livonia, by a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the members of said Council and
pursuant to the provisions of Section 21 of Act 279 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1909, as amended, does hereby propose that the Livonia City
Charter be amended by changing Section 1 in Chapter VIII, which changed
section shall read as follows
Section 1. Power to Tax, Tax Limit. The City shall have the
power to annually levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes,
but such levy shall not exceed one-half (1/2) of one (1) per
centum of the assessed value of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City, provided, however, that in
addition thereto the City shall have the power to annually levy
and collect taxes each year, commencing on December 1, 1960, in
an amount not to exceed 1/10 (one-tenth) of one (1) per centum
of the assessed value of all real and personal property subject
to taxation in the City for the sole and exclusive purpose of
providing additional revenues for police protection and law
enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of
the City, provided further, that in addition thereto, the City
shall have the power to annually levy and collect taxes each
year commencing on December 1, 1978 in an amount not to exceed._
15/100 (fifteen-one-hundredths) of one (1) per centum of the
assessed value of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City for sole and exclusive purpose of provid-
ing additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of the City.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the provisions of the existing section
of the Charter of the City of Livonia which is altered, abrogated or
affected by this proposal, if adopted, now reads as follows.
Section 1. Fbwer to Tax, Tax Limit. The City shall have the power to
annually levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes,but such levy
shall not exceed one-half (1/2) of one (1) per centum of the assessed
value of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City, provided, however, that in addition thereto the City shall
have the power to annually levy and collect taxes each year, commenc-
ing on December 1, 1965, in an amount not to exceed 1/10 (one-tenth)
of one (1) per centum of the assessed value of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City for the sole and exclusive
purpose of providing additional revenues for police protection and
law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities of
the City.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the purpose of the proposed amendment sha.,_
be designated on the ballot as follows
City Charter amendment which authorizes the City to levy and
collect each year commencing on December 1, 1978, a tax not
to exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) mills for the sole and
exclusive purpose of providing additional revenues for fire,
police and snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies and
facilities of the City.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall forthwith transmit a copy of
the proposed amendment to the Governor of the State of Michigan for his
approval and transmit a copy of the foregoing statement of purpose of
such proposed amendment to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan
for his approval as provided by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed Charter amendment shall be and the
same is ordered to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City at
the Special City Election to be held on August 8, 1978, and the City
Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of election and notice of
registration therefor in the manner p- �scribed by law and to do all
things and to provide all supplies necessary to submit such proposed
Charter amendment to the vote of the electors as required by law.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be submitted to the
electors in the following form, to wit
Are you in favor of authorizing the City to levy and collect each
year commencing on December 1, 1978, a tax not to exceed one
and one-half (1-1/2) mills for the sole and exclusive purpose of
providing additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal
personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities.
Yes Q
No / /
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proposed amendment shall be published in full,
together with the existing Charter provisions altered, abrogated or
affected thereby, at least once in the official newspaper of the City of
Livonia at least ten (10) days prior to said Special City Electionto be
held on August 8, 1978.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and
directed to post within the machine booths and in the polling place:;
which said election is conducted, a verbatim statement of said proposed
amendment and to post and publish such other notices or copies of the
proposed amendment pertaining to the submission of said amendment in
said election as may be required by law and to do and perform all neces-
sary acts in connection with such election as may be required by law,
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of t<<,
foregoing resolution, to substitute a resolution so as to not earma:'
funds for specific purposes.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute, with the following resin
AYES. Raymond, Bennett and Ventura.
iftsNAYS Nash, Brown, Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the motion to substitute, DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#545-78 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordi-
nance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section
5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Fernon C. Feenstra, 35234 Elmira, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappoint-
ed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of
office, such term commencing on July 12, 1978, with all the authority
and duties as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#546-78 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning Ordi-
nance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and Section
5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
Ronald Nisun, 29500 Minton, Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed a
member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term of office,
such term commencing on July 12, 1978, with all the authority and drties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following resu' t
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• None.
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, anti
tunanimously adopted, this 884th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at approximately 10 15 P. M., June 7, 1978.
ADDISON W. `�, TY CLERK