HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-07-13 161+87
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On July 13, 1977, 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 8:10 P M. Councilman Brown delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry
H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney; John T. Dufour, Superintendent Parks & Recreation;
John Nagy, City Planner; Daniel R. Andrew, Planning Commission, Robert E. Osborn,
Director of Public Works; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations; and Michael Reiser of
the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#656-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 861st Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held June 29, 1977, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#657-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 168th Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 1, 1977, are hereby approved.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated June 17, 1977,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending May 31, 1977, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the City Engineer dated June 22, 1977, in response
Lto CR No. 166-77, relative to vacating a portion of an existing 10 ft. wide easement
across Lot 108 in Dover Courts Subdivision, was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
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LThe communication from the Traffic Commission, dated June 23, 1977, in
response to CR 476-77, with respect to traffic problems on Camden North of Plymouth
Road, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated June 16, 1977,
transmitting copies of the Federally required Quarterly Reports relative to the
CETA Program, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The Communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated June 23,
1977, in response to CR 328-77, with respect to request for report concerning all
CETA Programs, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#658-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, and to which is attached an Annual Membership fee notice from the
Michigan Municipal League dated July 1, 1977, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the payment of same; and the City Clerk and City
L 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: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#659-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated June 16, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is recommended that certain budget adjustments be made
in order to effectuate the transfer of roadside mowing activities from the
Road Maintenance Division, to the Parks Maintenance Division, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the following transfers:
Transfer From Transfer To
Account No. Amount Account No. Amount
101..463-702 $(27,878) 101-704-702 $ 27,878
101-463-712-020 18,710 101-704-712-020 (18,710)
101-463-715 ( 1,631) 101-704-715 1,631
101-463-717 ( 600) 101-704-717 600
L 101-463-719 ( 2,385) 101-704-719 2,385
101-463-720 ( 289) 101-704-720 289
101-463-722 ( 2,526) 101-704-722 2,526
101-463-725-010 14,968 101-704-725-010 (14,968)
101-463-943-020 17,056 101-704-943-020 (17,056)
101-463-947 17 056 101-704-947 17,056
1 1 f 1,631,
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By CouncilmAn Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#660-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 10, 1977, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the consumption of fuel oil at the Pierson Center, the Council
does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 from the
Unallocated Surplus Account to be transferred to the Recreation Administra-
tion Budget Account No. 101-707-928 for the purpose stated.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#661-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 16, 1977, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to funds required to establish the position of Coordinator of Senior
Citizens' Activities, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the
sum of $2,726.00 from the Unallocated Surplus Account to be transferred to
the following Accounts in the following amounts:
$1,207.00 to Account No. 101-717-702 Salaries
341.00 to Account No. 101-717-714 FICA
65.00 to Account No. 101-717-720 Life Insurance
567.00 to Account No. 101-717-719 Group Insurance
546.00 to Account No. 101-717-722 Pension
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
L #662-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Civil
Service Commission and the Personnel Department submit their reports
concerning the departure from normal testing procedures by the use of
100% oral interview for applicants for the position of Coordinator of
Senior Citizens' Activities; and the Civil Service Commission is requested
to proceed no further with the examination process until such time as these
reports have been forwarded to the City Council.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#663-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Community Resources, dated June 15, 1977, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the
request is submitted for funds required to purchase equipment necessary to
make presentations to community groups, for the employee workshops, for
development of a slide show relating to the city hall construction project
and equipment for the Information and Complaint Center, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,000.00 from Account No.
101-174-886-110 to Account No. 101-174-983-000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was unanimously
adopted,
#664-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety - Police, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the
sum of $23,400.00 from Account No. 101-325-702, Patrol Bureau Salaries and
Wages, to the following accounts in the following amounts:
101-304-756 Miscellaneous $ 50.00
101-304-766 Tools & Supplies 100.00
101-304-904 Printing 6,000.00
101-304-934 Office Equipment Maintenance 1,500.00
101-304-958 Dues & Subscriptions 250.00
101-310-984 Capital Outlay 15,000.00
101-316-756 Miscellaneous 500.00
Total $ 23,400.00
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
*Councilman Brown was excused at 8:28 P. M.
By-Ootincilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
0665-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 2,
1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
5-100-77 adopted on May 17, 1977 with regard to Petition 77-4-2-5
submitted by Rodney C Kropf for Rocco and Adelia Corsi requesting waiver
use approval to construct an addition to an existing banquet facility on
property zoned C-2 located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between
Inkster Road and Harrison in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 77-4-2-5 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission and compliance with the
following conditions:
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1 Existing landscaping shall be maintained in good condition.
2. Additional landscaping shall be provided in the front yard areas.
3. Existing parking lot shall be maintained in good condition.
4. Existing pole-mounted signs shall be redone in an aesthetically
pleasing manner.
5. The petitioner's voluntary offer to dedicate 27' of Seven Mile Road
right-of-way shall be fulfilled.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Brown returned at 8:29 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-72-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-2-4, submitted by Burger Chef
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing
facility on property zoned C-2, located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, east of Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 23, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 428-77, the Council does
hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 77-3-2-4 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1) That the petitioner maintain all landscaping shown on site plan
including that located adjacent to this property but off-site;
2) That parking be provided on an angular basis;
3) That the westerly access opening adjacent to the shopping center
parking lot remain open.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop and Bennett.
NAYS: Raymond, Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-72-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-2-4, submitted by Burger Chef
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing
facility on property zoned C-2, located on the north side of Five Mile
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Road, east of Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 23, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 428-77, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition 77-3-2-4 is hereby denied for the same reasons as
those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#666-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
4-72-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-2-4, submitted by Burger Chef
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing
facility on property zoned C-2, located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, east of Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
May 23, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution 428-77, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Study Session to be conducted
on July 18, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett and u. animously
adopted, it was
#667-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 23,
1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
6-114-77 adopted on June 7, 1977 with regard to Petition 77-5-2-8,
submitted by Diehl and Diehl, Architects for St. Edith Parish, requesting
waiver use approval to construct an addition to the existing church
facility on property zoned R-1 located south of Five Mile Road between
Blue Skies and Newburgh Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 77-5-2-8 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#668-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 22,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its Resolution
6-122-77, adopted on June 7, 1977 with regard to Petition 77-3-3-3,
submitted by Vargo's Inc. , requesting the vacating of that portion of the
right-of-way of Henry Ruff located west of Oporto, south of Six Mile Road
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant
and approve the said Petition 77-3-3-3; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on 'the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#669-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 23,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
6-116-77, adopted on June 7, 1977 with regard to Petition 77-5-3-5
submitted by the City Planning Commission requesting the vacating of the
unimproved portion of Melvin Avenue right-of-way located between Fairfax
and Bretton Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and to grant and approve the said Petition 77-5-3-5, subject to the
retention of a full-width easement, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
110 NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication from the Planning Director dated June 24, 1977 with
respect to Round II of the Local Public Works Program was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#670-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received from residents
of the Cherokee Trail Subdivision, with respect to S.A D Roll No 171 for
the installation of five (5) street lights in the Cherokee Trail Subdivi-
sion, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolution
585-77.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
imw By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#671-77 RESOLVED, that having given further consideration to the proposed
installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in the
Cherokee Trail Subdivision, located in the S W. 1/4 of Section 33, the
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cost to be defrayed by special assessment upon property especially
benefited in proportion to the benefits .derived or to be _derived, the
Council does hereby determine that the said improvement shall be made on
the basis of two street lights, one to be located in the island area
located at Grandon and Hanlon and the other to be located at the intersec-
tion of Grandon and Laurel, and to the extent required to be consistent
with the action taken herein the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 47-77 adopted on January 5, 1977; and the City Assessor
is hereby requested to prepare a revised special assessment roll in
accordance with this determination.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#672-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of
the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner
that the Bakewell Drain Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and
control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction
and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract
liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of
a city, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding
indebtedness or contract liability on the Bakewell Drain Drainage District
located in the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, this concurrence and resolution is necessary and in
compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the
State of Michigan of 1956, as mended, and in the best interest of the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Bakewell Drain Drainage
Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Bakewell Drain and the Bakewell
Drain Drainage District to the City of Livonia,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Livonia on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer
of said jurisdiction of the Bakewell Drain Drainage District and Bakewell.
Drain, it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation
of the Bakewell Drain, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to
Charles N. Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of
the Bakewell Drain Drainage Board for further action and consideration and
for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage
district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of
Act 40 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended,
(M.S.A 11.1478 M.0 L 1970, Sec. 280.478) in proportion to the
assessment levied, 98.48% to the City of Livonia and 1.52% to the County
of Wayne.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by' Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted,it
was
#673-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated June 2, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, which is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the proposed widening of
Newburgh Road, North of Six Mile Road, in connection with the Laurel
Park Development, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#674-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. Wilbur Tucker,
20406 Floral, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated June 16, 1977 with regard to
the special assessment placed on his property by reason of the Argonne
Subdivision Road Improvement Project, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action with respect to this item; with respect to Mr.
Tucker's complaint concerning the noise caused by the Borman Food Store
Outlet at Eight Mile Road and Grand River, the Council does hereby request
that the Bureau of Inspection submit its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#675-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated June 27, 1977 with respect to the request
by Baseline Drugs, Inc. for a new S D D. license to be held in conjunction
with 1977-78 S D M. licensed business located at 33479 W Eight Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby request that the Liquor Control
Commission hold this matter in abeyance and not issue the requested license
until such time as the applicant's petition is in compliance with the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance which requires waiver use approval for S D.D.
licenses which approval has not been obtained at this time; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#676-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated March 28, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the acting Chief of Police, dated June 22, 1977 in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the
request from the Southland Corporation to add Robert Charles Perry as
co-licensee to 1976 S D M. licensed business located at 38340 Joy Road,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#677-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated June 30, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from D. R Diaz, Associates, General.
Contractors, 19555 Fitzgerald, Livonia, Michigan 1+8152, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.11.6
of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing Tax
Item No. 46 009 99 0102 000 (03A68b1b) into two parcels since the same
would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4678-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated June 29, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Paul Leece, Realty World,
15337 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 as agent for owners, 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. 46 087 01 0001 001 (22d1a) 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
parcels, the legal description of which shall read as follows:
Parcel 1
The N. 82.5 feet of the West 165 feet of Lot 1, Wolfe Gardens
being a Subdivision of part of the S W. 1/4 of Sec. 22, T 1 S. ,
R 9 E , Livonia Township, (now City of Livonia) Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats on Page 87, Wayne
County Records.
Parcel 2
The S 82.5 feet of the West 165 feet of Lot 1, Wolfe Gardens
being a Subdivision of part of the S W 1/4 of Section 22, T. 1 S ,
R 9 E , Livonia Township, (now City of Livonia) Wayne County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 68 of Plats on Page 87, Wayne
LCounty Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#679-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated May 12, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2188 477, wherein it is recommended that
Section 8.1 of the Water Rate Ordinance be amended with respect to outside
meter reading devices, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item
to the Department of Law for the purpose of preparing the proposed
Ordinance in proper form.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#6$0-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated June 14, 1977, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the construction of three tennis courts at the Algonquin Park located in
Section 23, the estimated cost of which is $26,000.00 and 50% of which will
be financed by a federal grant approved by the Department of Natural
Resources under the Land and Conservation Program, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the Engineering Division to proceed with the prepara-
tion of plans and specifications and thereafter advertise and take bids for
the construction of the said tennis courts in the manner indicated in the
aforesaid communication; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the
sum of $13,000.00 from the Unallocated Surplus Account to be used for the
purpose of providing the City's portion of the funds required in order to
finance the said construction.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#681-?7 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Community Development Coordinator, dated June 14, 1977, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to three emergency grant applications
which have been recommended for approval by the Rehabilitation Loan. and
Grant Committee, the Council does hereby determine to approve the emergency
grant applications in the following cases:
Case No. 77-61, 27409 Lyndon, estimated cost of repairs $3,200.00;
Case No. 77-67, 34014 Orangelawn, estimated cost of repairs $5,591.00;
Case No. 77-68, 18634 Doris, estimated cost of repairs $1,200 00
and with respect to Case No. 77-56, at the request of the Community
Development Coordinator, no action is taken at this time.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#682-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated June 28, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on June 21, 1977 with respect to the reorganization
of the Department of Public Works, wherein the following changes are
recommended:
1. Eliminate the classification of General Supervisor.
2. Establish the following classifications at the salary range listed
below. These classifications will replace the General Supervisor
positions eliminated in Step 1 above and will be filled by the
incumbents.
a. Street and Forestry Supervisor
b. Facility Maintenance Supervisor
c. Water and Sewer Supervisor
d. Park Maintenance Supervisor
3. Establish the new classification of Equipment Service Manager at the
salary range listed below.
Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 18,241.60 18,616.00 18,990 4o 19,739.20 20,529.60 21,340.80
Biweekly 701.60 716.00 730 4o 759.20 789.60 820.80
4. Eliminate the classification of Assistant Superintendent of Operations.
5. Establish the classification of Assistant Superintendent of Public
Service. This position will replace the classification of Assistant
Superintendent of Operations eliminated in Stet 4 above and will be
filled by the incumbent. The salary range for the new classification
to be:
Step 1 Step 1 1/? Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual 20,508.80 20,924.80 21,340.80 22,193.60 23,088.00 23,982.40
Biweekly 788.80 804.80 820.80 853.60 888.00 922.40
6. Eliminate the classification of Superintendent of Operations.
7. Establish the classification of Superintendent of Public Service. This
position will replace the classification of Superintendent of Operations
eliminated in Step 6 above and will be filled by the incumbent. Salary
range for the new classification to be:
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Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 11. Step 5
LAnnual 25,396.80 25,896.00 26,416.00 27,476.80 28,579.20 29,723.20
Biweekly 976.80 996.00 1,016.00 1,056.80 1,099.20 1,11+3.20
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:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#683-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated June 24, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and to which is attached a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia
and the Livonia Public Schools School District for certain computer
services to be rendered to the City by the District for a monthly charge
in the amount of $10,977.45, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia in the manner and form herein submitted.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#681+-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated June 23, 1977, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
CETA Classroom Training Contract, Contract No 70, between the City of
Livonia and the Detroit Barber College, Inc. , a Michigan Corporation, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the
manner and form attached to the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
L #685-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated June 23, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed CETA Classroom Training Contract, Contract No. 72, between the
City of Livonia and. Edna Lang, d/b/a Livonia Business Machines Institute,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the
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manner and form attached t, the aforesaid communication.
P roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#686-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the President
of the Livonia Historical Commission, dated June 24, 1977, approved :for
submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the official name
of the historical village located at Greenmead be designated "Livonia
Historical Village at Greenmead," the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the Department of Law for the preparation of an amend-
ment to Section 5-901 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances for the purpose of
implementing the aforesaid recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#687-77RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 29, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which is submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 446-77 with respect to the installation of a
chain link fence along the northerly property line of the Country Homes
Estates Subdivision No. 2, between Newburgh and Levan, in conjunction with
the Livonia Drain No. 41 project, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the School Board and City Council Joint Committee for
its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#688-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 28, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and 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 a proposed agreement between the Board of Wayne County Road
Commissioners and the City of Livonia relative to the resurfacing of
Middle Belt Road from Schoolcraft to Five Mile Road, the total project
cost of which is estimated at $120,000.00, with the City's 1/3 share being
$40,000.00, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the said. Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the
manner and form herein submitted, and the Council does hereby appropriate
the sum of $40,000.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major
Road Account) for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, It was
#689-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated July 7, 1977, whicY'
transmits its resolution No. 2199 7/77, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a letter dated July 7, 1977 from Jack Doheny Supplies,
Inc., the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the
following action:
1. Accept the sum of $20,000 as full settlement for damages
to Vehicle No. 368, sustained in a fire on May 16, 1977,
from Underwriters Adjusting Company (City Insurance
Carrier);
2. Accept the offer of Myers-Sherman and Jack Doheny Inc. , in
the amount of $27,000 trade-in value for the fire damaged
machine,
3. Authorize purchase of a new Vactor Model No. 1200, meeting
City of Livonia Specifications from Jack Doheny, Inc. , 777
Silver Spring Ct. , Northville, Michigan 48167, in the amount
of $97,000 without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication; such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (1)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#690-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated June 3, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
communication from Greenfield Construction Company, Inc. by its President,
dated May 17, 1977, wherein the aforesaid as proprietor of the proposed
Laurel Park Development has requested that previously established special
assessment districts for the installation of certain public improvements
within the said development be terminated in order to proceed with such
improvements on the basis of private financing, the Council does hereby
determine to rescind the following resolutions and to proceed no further
with the Special Assessment Districts previously confirmed in this regard.
a. Council Resolution 410-77, adopted on April 27, 1977 for
installation of storm sewers, S.A D No. 165,
b. Council Resolution 411-77, adopted on April 27, 1977 for
the installation of landscaping, S.A.D No. 166;
c. Council Resolution 412-?7, adopted on April 27, 1977 for
installation of paving, S A.D No. 167;
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d Council Resolution 413-77, adopted on April 27, 1977 for
installation of sanitary sewers, S A D. No. 168,
e. Council Resolution 414-77, adopted on April 27, 1977 for
installation of water mains, S.A D No. 169.
and the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Assessor 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: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#691-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 26, 1973, with regard to
an application from Albert R. and Irma L Lemieux, Daly Restaurant, 15606
Stamford, Livonia, Michigan, for a new full year Class C license to be
located at 15231 Farmington 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 conditions:
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 indicated by the
applicant in accordance with plans and other communications
submitted to the 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.
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 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 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: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
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*Councilman Nash was excused at 8 55 P M
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4692-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
28, 1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
2-31-77 adopted on February 22, 1977, with regard to Petition 76-12-2-26,
submitted by Dimitrios Gotsis and Sylvia Gotsis requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a restaurant, on property zoned C-2,
located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Sunnydale and
Broadmoor, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 76-12-2-26 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 8.56 P. M
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition No. 76-10-1-40 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM RUFC 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the Regular
Meeting to be held August 17, 1977.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE,"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition No. 76-12-1-49 FOR CHANGE OF
ZONING FROM RUFB TO C-2)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
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The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
Lregular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#693-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 30,
1977 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as:
The West 40 feet of the East 82 feet of the North 233
feet of Lot 330, Supervisor's Livonia Plat No 5, as
recorded in Liber 66, Page 32, Wayne County Records,
said plat being of part of the South 1/2 of the N W 1/4
of Section 13, T. 1 S., R 9 E. , Livonia Township
(now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted,
i; was
#694-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#695-77 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 August, 1977:
Wednesday, August 17, 1977, and
Wednesday, August 24, 1977.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#696-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, the Public Utilities Manager, the
Associate City Engineer and the City Engineer, dated July 11, 1977, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is recommended that services of a Consulting Engineering Firm
L be retained for the purpose of completing a Step I Facilities Planning
Study for the City of Livonia in the manner described in the aforesaid
communication, the Council does hereby determine to retain the services of
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. , 2323 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
48013, in joint venture with Orchard, Papke, Hiltz & Mc Climent, Inc ,
34935 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 41150, for this purpose; and the
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Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an agreement with the
aforesaid Engineering Firm (joint venture) for submission to Council for
its approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4697-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and recommendation from
the City Engineer, dated July 11, 1977, which bears the signatures of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy of
a letter dated July 8, 1977 from R E. Dailey & Company, Construction
Manager, concurred in by Rails, Hamill Architects, Inc , the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Haughton Elevator Division of Reliance Electric
Company, 461 W Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, for the Phase
III--Part 4 (Elevators) construction of the new Civic Center Municipal
Building in the amount of $90,740.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, and the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $90,740.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds
for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidders 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: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 8 59 P M
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4698-77 RESOLVED that, Rouge Valley Construction Company, 32300
Schoolcraft, Suite D-8, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as proprietors, having
requested the City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of
the following subdivision• Brookwood West Subdivision, situated in the
S W 1/4 of Section 11, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary
plat being dated May 14, 1977; and it further appearing that tentative
approval of such preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission,
after due notice and a public hearing on June 7, 1977, and it further
appearing that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and
specifications for improvements therein have been examined and approved by
the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that
department dated July 11, 1977; therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat on the following conditions•
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(1) All 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 Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; 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;
(2) That all 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
subject 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 Secticn
9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) 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:
A Trees $ 3,090.00
B Street Name Signs 100 00
C Traffic Control Signs 300.00
D Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E Engineering Services (General Improvement &
Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%)
$2,628.90
2. Field Inspection(3-1/2')6,134.10 8,763 00
F Engineering Service (Grading and
Soil Erosion Control)
1 Plan Review $ 50.00
2. Permit and Inspection 250 00 $ 300.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS . . . . $ 12,653.00
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the 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 effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in
substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
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Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor 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 as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond - $180,500 00 of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond - $12,500.00 of which at least $2,500.00
shall be in cash.
C Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond - $2,850.00 of which at
least $500.00 shall be
in cash.
D Monuments and Lot Markers - $1,170.00 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; further, the Council authorizes the construction of 31-foot
wide deep-strength asphalt pavements with concrete curbs and gutters in
lieu of concrete pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9:00 P. M
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#699-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated July 13, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and the Department of Law, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, to which is attached a communication dated July 5, 1977, from the
Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation, and which
transmits an original and two (2) copies of an agreement concerning a
Federal Aid Urban Systems Project for Ann Arbor Trail in the cities of
Livonia and Westland at a total estimated cost of $579,500, with the
federal share being estimated at $405,650 and the local share being
estimated at $173,850, and to which also is attached a copy of an agreement
between the City of Livonia and the City of Westland wherein the estimated
cost for the local share of the project is distributed $159,9x+2 to the City
of Livonia and $13,908 to the City of Westland, the Council does hereby
determine to approve of said project and the City's participation in the
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financial cost of same and for this purpose does hereby appropriate thc.
sum of $159,942 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major Road
Account) for this purpose; further, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the agreement for the subject project in behalf of
the City of Livonia; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#700-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 13,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
7-140-77 adopted on July 12, 1977 with regard to Petition No. 77-5-3-6
submitted by McKeon, Inc. , for Janet Hartman requesting the vacating of
that portion of a 6' wide easement located on Angeline Circle between
Lots 74 and 75, north of Ann Arbor Trail, west of Angeline Circle in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve
the said Petition No. 77-5-3-6, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
,1 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#701-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed agreement between the
Municipal Building Authority and the Fordon Contracting Company, Incor-
porated, 21255 Middlebelt Road, Farmington, Michigan 48024 for the
construction of the moderate income senior citizens housing project located
on Lyndon Road at Stark Road, commonly known as "Silver Village", which
contract is in the amount of $1,630,203.00, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to concur in and approve of the Municipal Building Authority executing
said contract in the manner and form herein submitted, and the Municipal.
Building Authority is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental in order to fulfill the purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
Immo NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and
unanimously adopted, this 862nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia, was duly adjourned at 9:06 P M. , July 13, 1977
ADDISON W. BACON, C
TY CLERK