HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-04-27 16293
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 27, 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 Raymond delivered the invocation. Roil was
called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Jerry H. Brown, Robert
F. Nash, 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; Frances S. Stem, Acting Deputy City Clerk; Robert
Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director; Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; H. G. Shane, Planning Department; Robert
Turner, Police Chief; James P. Andres CETA Program Administrator, Ronald Reinke,
Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, John Stymelski, Traffic Commission;
and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#372-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 856th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 6, 1977, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted.
#373-77 WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees, as part of the "Senior Citizens
Week" March 1977, having decided to further demonstrate their committment
to the needs of the community by giving useful items for the Senior
Citizens of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Jaycees have also given to the City of
Livonia a Portable Food Warmer known as "Aerohot Model EP304", four pans
and lids and other associated kitchenware; and
WHEREAS, the planned use of these items is for the Livonia Senior
Citizens at the Livonia Senior Citizen's Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia does hereby determine to accept the
said gifts in the manner herein described and takes this means to indicate
its sincere appreciation to the Livonia Jaycees for this fine gesture.
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The communication dated April 15, 1977 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Michigan Employment Relations Case No. 76-74 (City of Livonia and Livonia
Police Officers' Association and Livonia Fire Fighters' Association), was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated April 11, 1977 from the Mayor, with respect to
the police patrol of City parks (CR-267-77) was received and filed for the informa-
tion of the Council.
The communication dated April 7, 1977 from the City Treasurer, submitting
the quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City in all of its general
depositories for the period from December 1, 1976 through February 28, 1977, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated March 30, 1977 from the Traffic Commission, with
respect to the pedestrian crossing on Farmington Road, between Lyndon and Farmington,
L (CR-73-77), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated April 4, 1977 from the Planning Director, which
transmits a report entitled "Church Survey 1977", was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
Councilman Raymond took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-10-1-34 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
LNAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
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Councilman Bishop took from the table for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-10-1-36 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table for second reading and adoption
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 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.
76-10-1-37 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1-A
to P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 54+3,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-10-1-33 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO P.L.
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A roll call vote wat taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
Councilman Raymond took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition No. 76-11-3-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
Ltive 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. 76-12-3-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec-
tive on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#374-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 24, 1977, approved by the
la, Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to bids received for Playground Supplies for 1977, as set forth in a list
and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the Council does
hereby determine to accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list
for the grand total price of $3,514.11, for the amounts, items, bidders
and prices indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest bids
received for these items, and meets all specifications.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#375-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 24, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Lewis Pool and
Maintenance, 28302 Joy Road, Livonia, Mi 48150, for the cleaning and
opening of the City's three Municipal Swimming Pools (Botsford, Clements
Circle; Shelden), for the price of $2,680.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS* None.
By Couicil Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4376-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 25, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved by the Mayor for submission,
the Council does determine to accept the bid of Jones Chemicals, Inc.,
P. 0. Box 38, Wyandotte, Mi 48192, for supplying the City (Parks and
Recreation) with Sodium Hypochlorite (Sunny Sol "150") for the Unit Price
of $.60 per gallon, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid
received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#377-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 23, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W. F. Miller Co.,
1593 S. Woodward Avenue, P. O. Box 625, Birmingham, Mi for supplying the
City (Parks and Recreation) with one Tee & Greens Aerator Model #TCA 501
for the price of $1,595.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#378-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 23, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Golf Car
Distributors, 1980 W. Wide Track Drive, Fbntiac, Mi 48056 for supplying
the City (Parks and Recreation) with one (1) 4 Wheel 18 H. P. Turf Vehicle
#547 for the price of $3,341.61, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#379-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superit}tendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 23, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Wilkie Turf Equip-
ment Co., 1050 Opdyke Road, Fbntiac, Mi 48056 for supplying the City
(Parks and Recreation) with one (1) 52" Front Mounted Rotary Mower Model
Toro 30550 W 30566, and one (1) 80" Reel Riding Mower Model Toro 03325,
for the total price of $6,002.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bids received meeting specifications, and the Council having taken into
consideration the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication; and
the bid of W. F. Miller Company is hereby rejected inasmuch as the same
does not meet specifications and for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#380-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 25, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of W.F. Miller Co.,
1593 s. Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Mi 48011 for supplying the City
(Parks and Recreation) with Golf Course Fertilizer as follows :
Material Unit Price Total Price
57 Tons Maximum 18-0-9 Fertilizer for
Fairways $182.00/ton $10,374.00
20 Tons Maximum 19-5-9 Fertilizer for
Fairways 211.00/ton 4,220.00
6 Tons Maximum 25-5-10 Fertilizer for
Greens 323.00/ton 1J938.00
Total $16,532.00
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inasmuch as the same is in fact the low bid received and meets all specifi-
cations, and the bid of F.D.S. Fertilizers, Inc. for 6 tons of an alter-
nate fertilizer for greens (18-3-12) is rejected for the reasons indicat-
ed in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4381-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 23, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Turfgrass, Inc.,
365 Woodland Drive, South Lyons, Mi 48178 for supplying the City (Parks
and Recreation) with 12 Tons of 12-4-8 Fertilizer for Parks for the Unit
Dice Bid of $160.92 per ton and an estimated total price of $1,931.04,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all speci-
fications; and the bid of F.D.S. Fertilizers, Inc. is rejected for the
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#382-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 24, 1977,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to bids received for Arts and Crafts Supplies for 1977,
as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communica-
tion, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid as recommended
in the aforesaid list for a total sum of $759.61 for the amounts, items,
bidders and prices indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest
bids received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foreoign resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#383-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 15, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
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L the Unit Price Bid of Polsinelli Const. Co., 4082 Tuxedo, Warren, Mi
for the paving and improvement of Alexander Avenue, between Sunnydale and
Broadmoor, for the estimated total cost of $25,949.32, based upon the
Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to
a final payment based upon the actual units of work completed in accord-
ance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit
prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Drain Commissioner
return to the City of Livonia the sum of $8,412 to cover the cost of
additional storm sewer construction to be built in conjunction with the
Alexander Avenue paving project, as described in the aforesaid communica-
tion, said sum to come from such surplus funds as may be available in the
Livonia Drain No. 5 and/or the Livonia Drain No. 5 Branches Construction
Accounts; and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an advance
in an amount not to exceed $25,949.32 from the $9.8 Million General Road
Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose the same to be reimbursed at such
time as funds become available from the Special Assessment Distridt No.
161 and such surplus as may be returned from the Livonia Drain No. 5 and/or
Livonia Drain No. 5 Branches Construction Accounts; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the
work as completed; and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#384-77 RESCLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Community Resources, dated April 4, 1977, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of T. A. S. Graphic
Communications, 11191 Lappin, Detroit, Mi 48234 for printing 33,000
copies of the booklet entitled "A Guide to Livonia City Services" for the
price of $3,619.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets all specifications, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
L NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#385-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director ofFinance, dated March 28, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the support that the Livonia Commission on Children
and Youth shall give to the Rosedele Gardens Summer '77 Parks Program,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $300 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No.
101-909-886-122 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#386-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 18,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-47-77 adopted on March 8, 1977 with regard to Petition #77.2-2-1, sub-
mitted by Diehl & Diehl, Architects, for St. Edith Parish, requesting
waiver use approval to construct a home for senior citizens, on property
zoned R-6 and located on the south side 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 #77-2-2-1 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 tie foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#387-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 5, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#3-61-77, adopted on March 22, 1977, with regard to a request dated
March 7, 1977 from James E. Galligan, Church of the Holy Spirit, request-
ing an extension of the approval of Petition #75-12-2--31, submitted by
the Executive Council of the Protestant Church for the Diocese of Michigan,
relative to a waiver use approval previously granted in Council resolution
4228-76 to erect a building for a church and parish house on the west side
of Newburgh Road, north of Joy Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant an extension for a period of one (1) year
subject to compliance with all conditions as established in the approval
previously granted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#388-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 25,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#5-66-76 with regard to Petition #76-4-1-11, submitted by Jerome L.
Schostak for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of
Farmington Road, North of Seven Mile Road, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
4, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on August 23, 1976, pursuant to Council resolution
#486-76, and having considered a communication dated March 23, 1977 from
Biltmore Properties Company, and a communication dated March 15, 1977
from Jerome L. Schostak, wherein a request is made so as to amend the said
rezoning petition from R-7 to R-2 and R-1, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and does further determine
to approve the rezoning of the subject property from RUF to R-2, and the
City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publica-
tion to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordi-
nance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Nash.
The President delcared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#389-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 22,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-49-77, adopted on March 8, 1977, with regard to Petition #77-2-3-2,
submitted by Rodney Kropf, attorney, requesting the vacating of certain
right-of-way on the south side of Lyndon Avenue, between Park and Fairway,
in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, the Council does hereby determine to
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant
and approve Petition #77-2-3-2, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was takencn the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#390-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 18,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-45-77, adopted on March 8, 1977, with regard to Petition #77-2-3-1,
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submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council resolution
#1005-76, requesting the vacating of a portion of the right-of-way
located on the west side of Filmore, east of Irving, in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 9, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recom-
mendatbon of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve
Petition #77-2-3-1, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to
prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#391-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated April 4, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#3-66-77, adopted on March 22, 1977, with regard to Petition #77-2-8-2,
submitted by Koppy Densmore Builders requesting approval of a Sign Design
Plan for signs proposed to be erected on the east and west sides of an
existing building located on the south side of Seven Mile Road, between
Farmington and Newburgh Roads, in Section 9, pursuant to provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and Petition #77-2-8-2 is hereby approved and granted such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as set forth in the aforesaid recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#392-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Assessment, dated March 18, 1977, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. C. W. Bowman, Jr.,
19931 Poinciana, Detroit, Michigan 48240 and in accordance with the pro-
visions of 19-67 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
04b27b (46 014 02 0027 002) would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of
dividing and combining of the same into four (4) parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows-
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Parcel A
The west 100.00 feet of the east 300.00 feet of
the north 225.00 feet of Lot 27 of "Fairway
Shbdivision No. 2" of part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp., (now
City of Livonia), Wayne Co., Michigan, Recd in
Liber 71, on Page 64 of Plats. Subject to easements
and restrictions of record.
Parcel B
The east 200.00 feet of the north 116.00 feet of
Lot 27 of "Fairway Subdivision No. 2" of part of
the N. W. 1/4 of Sec. 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia
Twp., (now City of Livonia), Wayne Co., Michigan.
Recd. in Liber 71 on Page 64 of Plats. Subject
to easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel C
The east 200.00 feet of the south 109.00 feet of
the north 225.00 feet of Lot 27 of "Fairway
Subdivision No. 2" of part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., (now
City of Livonia), Wayne Co., Michigan. Recd.
in Liber 71 on Page 64 of Plats. Subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
Parcel D
The south 100.00 feet of the east 300.00 feet of
Lot 27 of "Fairway Subdivision No. 2" of part of the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia
Twp., (now City of Livonia), Wayne Co., Michigan.
Rec'd. in Liber 71 on Page 64 of Plats. Subject to
easements and restrictions of record.
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: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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RESOLVED, that, Martinuzzi Construction Company, 24207 Tamarack
Circle, Southfield, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivi-
sion. Ron-Mar Estates Subdivision, situated in the North 1/2 of Section
19, City of Livonia, the said preliminary plat being dated July 5, 1976,
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such prelininary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on November 9, 1976, and it further appearing that such prelimin-
ary plat, together with development plans and specifications for improve-
ments therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public
Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated March 24,
1977; therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said prelimin-
ary plat on the following conditions.
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be con-
structed, 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 depart-
ment, 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 consider-
ed 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 sub-
ject at all times to the superirision and inspection and final approval of
the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be con-
sidered 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;
(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) The following Cash Payments be made to the City.
A. Trees $1,475.00
B. Street Name Signs 100.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 500.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sdw. )
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $1,403.70
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 3,275.30
------4,679.00
F. Engineering Service (Grading & Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 30.00
2. Permit and Inspection 150.00 180.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $7,034 00
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(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plan-
ning 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
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-
General Improvement Bond - $96,500.00, of which at least
9,600.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 6,500.00, of which at least
1,300.00 shall be in cash
Grading & Soil Erosion Control Bond (
1,800.00, which at least
500.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Markers 1,075.00 in cash
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric serv-
ice 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.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#393-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a_communication from the City
Planning Commission dated November 30, 1976 submitting its resolution
#11-224-76 wherein it is recommended that the preliminary plat of Ron-MarEs-
Subdivision (formerly under the name of Mar-Five Subdivision) located on
the south side of Five Mile Road, west of Houghton Avenue, in the North
1/2 of Section 19, be approved, and the Council having also considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated March 24, 1977 with respect to
the establishment of improvement bonds in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the
Whole for further consideration.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#394-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 28, 1977, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to amend and revise Council Resolution #51-77, adopted on January 19,
1977, to the extent necessary so as to include within the acceptance of
the Unit Price Bid of Boam Company, 20523 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan
as an additional item, the paving of Deering Avenue, north of Joy Road
(S.A.D. No. 163), in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared
by the Engineering Division, attached to the aforesaid communication, for
the estimated total cost of $60,000.00, based on the Engineering Divi-
sion's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the final pay-
ment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with
the unit prices accepted herein, the Council having determinedto author-
ize said contract without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication and said action being taken in accordance
with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; and the Council does hereby appropriate as an
advance $60,000 from the $9.8 Million General Road Improvement Bond
Issue to cover the cost herein involved subject to and based upon the
provision that the said bond issue be reimbursed by a like amount at such
time as funds are available from Special Assessment District No. 163,
and Motor Vehicle Highway Funds, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the work as complet-
ed; and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#395-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 29, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the paving of Deering Avenue, north of Joy Road, and S.A.D. #163 in con-
nection therewith, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise
Council Resolution #275-77 to the extent necessary so as to establish that
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the special assessments against abutting property owners shall be in the
amount of $60,053.56, and that the City's share shall be reduced to
$11,94+6.44+, all of which shall have the effect of reducing the special
assessment rate from $26.00 per front foot to $19.50 per front foot, and
the City Assessor and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#396-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated March 28, 1977, approved by the Finance Direc-
tor and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolu-
tion adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 22, 1977 wherein
it is recommended that a salary adjustment be made for the position of
Personnel Director, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#397-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 29, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
Reapplication for Federal Assistant under CETA for Fiscal Year 1978 for
CETA Title I, the Council does hereby authorize the said preapplication in
the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#398-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 30, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
CETA Subgrant Contracts with: Schoolcraft Community College District,
Livonia Branch of Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan
Detroit, and a Subgrant Extension with the Detroit Area Council Boy Scouts*
of America;. the Council does hereby authorize and approve of said CETA
Subgrant Contracts and Extension in the manner and form indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#399-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from Ms. Annie
Thompson, 20429 Inkster Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated March 25,
1977, concerning certain traffic problems on Inkster Road, near Grand
River, and having also considered a copy of a communication from the
Traffic Commission addressed to the Traffic and Safety Engineer of the
Wayne County Road Commission, dated March 30, 1977, wherein the Traffic
Commission recommends that "No Parking" signs be installed on the west
side of Inkster Road, south from Long to approximately 30 feet south of
20429 Inkster Road, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
its support of the aforesaid recommendation of the Traffic Commission and
requests that the City Clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Wayne County Road Commission, attention of Mr. Russell E. Harrison,
Traffic & Safety Engineer.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brawn and MC Cann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#400-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 29, 1977, to which is attached a copy of a
letter dated March 23, 1977 from Mr. Arthur 0. Carmichael with regard to
his offer to purchase certain city-owned property located on the east side
of Haggerty Road, north of Seven Mile Road, commonly referred to as the
"water tower site," the Council does hereby authorize the sale of said
property to Mr. Carmichael for the price of $7,000.00, and for this
purpose authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia a Quit Claim Deed and such other documents
as may be necessary in order to fulfill the purpose of this resolution;
further, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $65 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the purpose of
providing Mr. Carmichael with a title insurance policy with respect to
this transaction, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
and place in proper form such legal documents as may be necessary in order
to consummate this transaction.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#401-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Dominic P.
Paris, 16643 MacArthur, Detroit, Mi 48240, wherein he indicates that he
entered into a contract signed by Dale Welling with regard to a book
authored .by Mr. Paris entitled "Footpaths to Freeways, " the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Finance and. Insurance Committee
for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#102-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Dominic P.
Paris, 16643 MacArthur, Detroit, Mi 482400 wherein he indicates that he
entered into a contract, signed by Dale Welling with regard to a book
authored by Mr. Paris entitled "Footpaths to Freeways", the Council does
hereby request that the City Clerk with the assistance of the Finance
Department perform an audit of the sales of the book entitled "Footpaths
to Freeways" of the Bicentennial Committee or any other city department
as may have in its possession these records.
The communication dated March 25, 1977 from the Parks and Recreation
Department, with respect to the proposed construction of tennis courts at Algonquin
Park, was received, and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated April 5, 1977, with regard to an applica-
tion from Attorney David A. Perry of 31250 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan, submitted in behalf of Vincent I. Marinelli of 25418 Audrey, Warren,
Michigan, and Dominic Picano of 2842 Ramieri, Troy, Michigan, for a new
full year Class C license to be located at 361181 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration along with all other
such applications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Ventura and. McCann.
NAYS Bishop, Bennett, Nash and Brown.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#403-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi-
gan Liquor Control Commission dated April 5, 1977, the Council does
hereby recommend disapproval for issuance of the application from
Attorney David A. Perry of 31250 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, submit-
ted in behalf of Vincent I. Marinelli of 25418 Audrey, Warren, Michigan,
and Dominic Picano of 2842 Ramieri, Troy, Michigan for a new full year
Class C License to be located at 36481 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan;
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: Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: *Raymond and *Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I believe that this Council is acting improperly in not giving the petition-
er the opportunity to come in and present his plans for the license.
*Councilman Ventura made the following statement: Nay 'no' vote is cast
for the same reasons as those set forth by Councilman Raymond.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#404-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated April 1, 1977 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning side-
walk installation at the following locations:
Parcel No. Footage Required
31T2a1 460 L. F.
31T3ala 285 L. F.
31T3albl 145 L. F.
3lT3alb2 70 L. F.
and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises veferred to above to construct and
install sidewalks in front of, adjacent to and abutting such premises,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary to carr
out the provisions of this resolution which is made pursuant to the City':
Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and
further, said notice shall set forth that the respective owners of lots
and premises herein referred to shall complete said sidewalk work on or
before June 1, 1977.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-801,
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 8 (DEPARTMENT OF
CIVIL DEFENSE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinance 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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded byCouncilman Bishop, it was
0405-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Forest
City Dillon, Inc., dated March 30, 1977 and a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 11, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement dated
August 28, 1975, between the said Forest City Dillon, Inc. and the City
of Livonia, which was authorized pursuant to Council resolution 548-75
adopted on June 18, 1975, and which tfias thereafter amended pursuant to
Council resolution 316-76, adopted on April 14, 1976, with regard to the
proposed purchase of 4.38 acres, more or less, of cityi-owned land
located in Section 2, for a senior citizen housing development, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to affix
their signatures in behalf of the City of Livonia to a Second Amendatory
Agreement so as to provide for the following modification of the afore-
said Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement and Amendment thereto
That the perio a of the Option shall be subject to 9,
third renewal by the Buyer for an additional period
of six (6) months commencing April 30, 1977 and
expiring October 31, 1977, upon the giving of written
notice and the payment of an additional consideration
of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to Seller.
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the said
Amendatory agreement in the manner herein authorized.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#x+06-77 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby request that the Finance
and Insurance Committee review and thereafter submit its report and
recommendation on the matter concerning the outstanding financial
responsibility between the City and the Livonia Anniversary Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1+07-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Chairman of the Livonia Anniversary Committee, dated April 5, 1977,
approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the Livonia Anniversary
Committee offers as a gift to the City of Livonia an electronic message
sign to be located at the Henry Ford Centennial Field, at the southwest
corner of Lyndon and Farmington Roads, which offer of gift includes the
value of the sign, being $10,875.00, and the offer by the Livonia
Anniversary Committee to pay the full cost involved for installation,
electric hookup, landscaping and site alteration such as moving evergreen
trees and maintenance which additional expenses are estimated to be in
the amount of $2,125.00, total value of the gift being in the amount of
$13,000.00, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#1+08-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated
March 10, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the contract between the City of Livonia and Alex Zhmendak & Sons, 35618
Orangelawn, Livonia, Michigan 1+8150, authorized in Council resolution
#1+09-76, for mowing or cutting weeds, grass or brush and removing rubbish
and/or debris, the Council does hereby determine to request that the
Director of Public Works do all things necessary to take new bids for
submission to Council with respect to this item, in accordance with pro-
visions of law and City ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Bennett, Nash and Brown.
NAYS: Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#409-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated April 15, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. Angelo DiPonio, Greenfield
Construction Company, Inc. , 13040 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48151,
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 Numbers 07Glal,Hla; 07G2a1; 07Ila; 0712a1a; 18Alal
and 18Elal 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 nine (9) parcels the legal descriptions of which shall read as
follows:
Parcel I
A parcel of land being a part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as
Commencing at the S E. corner of Section 7, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. ; thence S. 89°
58' W. along the South line of said Section 183 00 ft. to a point; thence N
0° 09' 10" E. 90.00 ft. to a point on the South line of the Six Mile Road
(120 ft. wd. ) , said point being one of the S.E. corners and the point of
beginning of the parcel herein described, thence S. 89° 58' W. , along the
North line of said Six Mile Road, 943.02 ft. to a point on the Easterly line
of a road; thence N. 0° 02' W along said road line 70 00 ft. to a point of
curve; thence Northerly continuing along said road line on a curve to the
left, 289.69 ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent
said curve having a radius of 386.00 ft. and a central angle of 43° 00' ;
thence N. 43° 02' W. along said road line 345.61 ft. to a point of curve;
thence Northerly continuing along said road line on a curve to the right,
225.15 ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent, said
curve having a radius of 300.00 ft. and a central angle of 43° 00' ; thence
N. 0° 02' W along said road line, 452.39 ft. to a point of curve; thence
Northeasterly continuing along said road line on a curve to the right,
874 93 ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent, said
curve having a radius of 557.00 ft. and a central angle of 90° 00' ; thence
N. 89° 58' E. along the Southerly line of said road, 904 87 ft. to a point
on the West line of Newburgh Road; thence S. 0° 09' 10" W along the West
line of said road, 1680.01 ft. to a point; thence S. 89° 58' W. 93.00 ft.
to a point; thence S 0° 09' 10" W 120.00 ft. to the point of beginning,
containing 54.2153 acres of land.
Parcel II
A parcel of land being a part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S , R 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described
as.
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Commencing at the S E corner of said Section 7, T 1 S , R 9 E , thence
S. 89° 58' W. 1241.73 ft. measured along the South line of said Section 7,
to a point; thence N 0° 02' W. 90.00 ft. to a point on the North line of
the Six Mile Road (180.00 ft wd.), said point being the Southeasterly
corner and the point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence
S. 89° 58' W. 348.10 ft. along the North line of said road to a point;
thence N. 82° 11' 41" W. 329.96 ft. to a point; thence S. 89° 58' W. 198.00
ft. to a point, thence N. 60° 02' W. 99.62 ft. to a point; thence N. 30°
02' W 275.04 ft. to a point; thence N. 59° 58' E. 300.00 ft. to a point,
thence N. 89° 58' E. 300.00 ft. to a point; thence N 44° 58' E 242.80 ft.
to a point on a curve; thence Southeasterly on a curve to the left, 153.75
ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent, said curve
having a radius of 386.00 ft. and a central angle of 22° 22' 56"; thence S.
43° 02' E. 269.45 ft. to a point of curve; thence Southeasterly on a curve
to the right, 286.43 ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a point of
tangent, said curve having a radius of 381.66 ft. and a central angle of
43° 00' ; thence S. 0° 02' E. 70.00 ft. to the point of beginning, containing
10.264 acres of land.
Parcel III
A parcel of land being a part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Commencing at the S.E. corner of said Section 7, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ; thence
N. 0° 09' 10" E. 1933.01 ft. measured along the East line of said Section 7
to a point, said point being S. 0° 09' 10" W. 700.39 ft. from the East 1/4
corner of said. Section 7; thence S. 89° 58' W. 995.01 ft. to a point of
curve; thence Southwesterly on a curve to the left 942.48 ft. measured
along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent, said curve having a radiu,
of 600.00 ft and a central angle of 90° 00' , thence S. 0° 02' E 70.00 ft
to a point; thence S. 89° 58' W 43.00 ft. to a point, said, point being the
N.E. corner and the point of beginning of the parcel herein described;
thence S 0° 02' E. 382.39 ft. to a point of curve; thence Southeasterly on
a curve to the left 138 90 ft. measured along the arc of said curve to a
point; said curve having a radius of 386.00 ft. and a central angle of 20°
37' 04"; thence S. 89° 58' W. 300.00 ft. to a point; thence S. 59° 58' W.
300.00 ft. to a point; thence N. 30° 02' W. 250.41 ft. to a point; thence
N. 22° 48' 30" W. 94.62 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 04' E 535.90 ft. to a
point; thence N. 89° 58' E 867.67 ft. to the point of beginning, containing
14.011 acres of land.
Parcel IV
A parcel of land being a part of the S E 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S. , R 9 E.
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Commencing at the S.E. corner of said Section 7, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. ; thence
N 06 09' 10" E. 1933.01 ft. measured along the East line of said. Section 7
to a point, said point being S 0° 09' 10" W. 700.39 ft. from the East 1/4
corner of said. Section 7; thence S 89° 58' W. 995.01 ft. to a point of
curve, thence Southwesterly on a curve to the left 418.88 ft. measured along
the arc of said curve to a point said curve having a radius of 600.00 ft.
and a central angle of 40° 00' , thence N. 40° 02' W. 43.00 ft. to a point
said point being the N.E. corner and the point of beginning of the parcel
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herein described; thence Southwesterly on a curve to the left 561 12 ft
measured along the arc of said curve to a point of tangent, said curve
having a radius of 643.00 ft. and a central angle of 50° 00' ; thence S. 0°
02' E. 70.00 ft. to a point; thence S. 89° 58' W. 451 00 ft. to a point;
thence N. 0° 02' W 830 00 ft. to a point; thence N 89° 58' E. 456.28 ft.
to a point; thence S. 40° 02' E 349.11 ft. to the point of beginning,
containing 10.1073 acres of land.
Parcel V
A parcel of land being a part of the S.E 1/4 of Section 7, T 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Commencing at the S.E. corner of said Section 7, T. 1 S. , R 9 E. ; thence
N. 0° 09' 10" E 1933.01 ft. measured along the East line of said Section 7
to a point, said point being S. 0° 09' 10" W. 700.39 ft. from the East 1/4
corner of said Section 7; thence S. 89° 58' W 995.01 ft. to a point of
curve; thence Southwesterly on a curve to the left 942.48 ft. measured along
the arc of said curve to a point of tangent said curve having a radius of
600.00 ft. and a central angle of 90° 00' , thence S. 0° 02' E. 70.00 ft. to
a point; thence S. 89° 58' W. 494.00 ft. to a point, said point being the
S.E. corner and the point of beginning of the parcel herein described;
thence S 89° 58' w 416.67 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 04' E. 830.00 ft.
to a point, thence N. 89° 58' E 415 23 ft to a point; thence S 0° 02' E
830.00 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 7.9256 acres of land.
Parcel VI
A parcel of land, being a part of the S.E 1/4 of Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7, T. 1
S. , R. 9 E., said point being S. 89° 58' 20" W. 90.00 ft. from the East 1/4
corner of said Section 7, thence S 0° 09' 10" W. parallel to the East line
of said Section 7, 627.39 ft to a point; thence S 89° 58' W. 150.00 ft.
to a point; thence S. 78° 39' 24" W. 152.97 ft. to a point; thence S 89°
58' W 609 25 ft. to a point of curve, thence Southwesterly on a curve to
the left 448.90 ft. to a point, said curve having a radius of 643.00 ft. and
a central angle of 40° 00' , the chord of said curve bears S. 69° 58' W. and
has a length of 439.84 ft. ; thence N. 40° 02' W 349.11 ft. to a point;
thence S. 89° 58' W. 871.51 ft. to a point; thence N 0° o4E. 540.63 ft.
to a point on the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 7, said point being
N. 89° 58' 20" E. 133.30 ft. from the center 1/4 corner of said Section 7,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ; thence N 89° 58' 20" E. along said East and West 1/4
line, 2415.56 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 34.495 acres of land.
Parcel VII
A parcel of land being a part of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as:
Commencing at the N.E corner of said Section 18, T 1 S. , R. 9 E ; thence
S. 0° 21' 20" E. 210.00 ft. measured along the East line of said Section 18,
to a point; thence S. 89° 58' W. 60.00 ft. to a point on the West line of
Newburgh Road (120 ft. wd.), said point being the N E. corner and the point
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of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence S. 0° 21' 20" E.
355.01 ft. along the West line of said road to a point; thence S. 89°
58, W. 149.36 ft. to a point; thence S 84° 15' 22" W. 150.75 ft. to a
point, thence S. 89° 58' W. 482.55 ft. to a point of curve; thence
Northwesterly on a curve to the right 403.69 ft. measured along the arc of
said curve to a point of tangent, said curve having a radius of 257.00 ft.
and a central angle of 90° 00' ; thence N. 0° 02' W. 233.00 ft. to a point
on the South line of the Six Mile Road, (180 ft. wd ); thence N. 89° 58,
E 913.24 ft. along said. South line of road to a point; thence S. 0° 21'
20" W 120.00 ft. to a point; thence N. 89° 58' E. 123.00 ft. to the point
of beginning, containing 10.93 acres of land.
Parcel VIII
A parcel of land being a part of the N E 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S , R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described
as:
Commencing at the N.E. corner of said Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ; thence
S. 89° 58' W. 1211.73 ft. measured along the North line of said Section 18
to a point; thence S. 0° 02' E. 90.00 ft. to a point on the South line of
the Six Mile Road (180 ft. wd. ), said point being the N.E. corner and, the
point of beginning of the parcel herein described; thence S. 0° 02' E
233 00 ft. to a point of curve, thence Southeasterly on a curve to the
left, 130.09 ft. measured along arc of said curve to a point, said curve
having a radius of 343.00 ft. and a central angle of 21° 43' 54"; thence
S. 89° 58' W. 308.36 ft. to a point; thence S. 0° 02' E. 4o.00 ft. to a
point; thence S. 89° 58' W 385.27 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 08' 20"
W. 316.45 ft. to a point, thence N 440 58' E 104.02 ft. to a point on
the South line of the Six Mile Road; thence N 89° 58' E 492.39 ft along
said South line, to a point; thence N. 0° 17' 30" E. 10.00 ft. along a
jog in said road; thence N. 89° 58' E. 103.80 ft. to the point of begin-
ning, containing 5.719 acres of land.
Parcel IX
A parcel of land being a part of the N E 1/4 of Section 18, T 1 S. , R
9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described
as:
Commencing at the N.E. corner of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R 9 E ; thence S
0° 21' 20" E , along the East line of said. Section, 941 01 ft. to a point;
thence S 89° 58' W 60.00 ft. to a point on the West line of Newburgh Roac
(120 ft. wd. ) said point being the N.E. corner and the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described, thence S. 0° 21' 20" E. , along the West
line of said Newburgh Road, 380.49 ft. to a point; thence S. 89° 50' 34"
W. 1826.87 ft. to a point, thence N 0° 08' 20" W. 835.43 ft. to a point;
thence N. 89° 58' E. 385.27 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 02' W. 40.00 ft.
to a point; thence N. 89° 58' E. 308.36 ft. to a point on a curve; thence
Southeasterly on a curve to the left 408 69 ft. measured along the arc of
said curve to a point of tangent, said curve having a radius of 343.00 ft.
and a central angle of 68° 16' 06", the chord of said curve bears S. 55°
53' 57" E. and has a length of 384.94 ft. , thence N. 89° 58' E. 512.56 ft
to a point; thence S 84° 19' 22" E. 80.36 ft. to a point; thence S. 0°
21' 20" E. 267.00 ft. to a point, thence N 89° 58' E. 220.00 ft. to the
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point of beginning, containing 29.676 acres of land. The parcel as above
described is subject to an easement for public utilities over and across
the East 25.00 ft. of that part of the said parcel which adjoins the West
line of Newburgh Road.
The above described parcel is subject to an easement for storm sewer
purposes over and across that portion thereof more particularly described
as:
Commencing at the N.E corner of said Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ; thence
S. 0° 21' 20" E. along the East line of said Section, 1321.37 ft. to a
point; thence S. 89° 50' 34" W. 1466 0 ft. to a point, said point being
the S.E corner and the point of beginning of the easement herein described
thence S 89° 50' 34" W. 420.87 ft. to a point; thence N. 0° 08' 20" W.
562.0 ft. to a point; thence N 89° 50' 34" E 20 00 ft. to a point, thence
S. 0° 08' 20" E. 542.0 ft. to a point; thence N. 89° 50' 34" E 400.87 ft.
to a point; thence S. 0° 08' 20" E. 20.00 ft. to the point of beginning.
The above described parcel is also subject to an easement for construction
and maintaining drainage over and across that portion thereof more partic-
ularly described as:
Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of said parcel; thence N 89° 58' E
1.91 ft. to a point; thence Southwesterly 5.41 ft. to a point on the West
line of said parcel; thence N. 0° 08' 20" W. 5.07 ft. to the point of
beginning.
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: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4410-77 WHEREAS, The City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of improvements consist-
ing of the installation of storm sewers in the S E. 1/4 of Section 7 and
the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne Countz
Michigan, improvements to be constructed in the Special Assessment District
No. 165, and all owners of record of property subject to the special assess-
ments having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in
accordance with Section 2-531 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said code, determine as
follows:
1) The assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll,
dated April 15, 1977, in the amount of $672,750.00 are fair
and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by
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construction of improvements proposed in said district,
in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council,
2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 165 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
3) The amount of said roll shall be div5. .ed into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of
eight percent (:".) per annum on the unpaid balance of
the assessment from the date of confirmation Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds to
be issued in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll,
said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which
is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10 00) as possible.
The first installment shall be due and payable December 1,
1977 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeed-
ing years ;
4+) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the
said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is
required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519 Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1977 pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60)
days after December 1, 1977 and thereafter one (1)
installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll
together with one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid
installments, provided, however, that when any annual
installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 2-520, or after the
expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 2-523 then there shall be spread upon the tax
roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments; and
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6) The City Council having determined to pay no portion of
the cost of the said improvement within the said district,
the City's share of the cost of said improvement shall
be in the sum of zero ($00.00) dollars.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#411-77 WHEREAS, the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of improvements consist-
ing of the installation of landscaping in the S. E 1/4 of Section 7 and
the N E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, improvements to be constructed in the Special Assessment
District No. 166, and all owners of record of property subject to the
special assessments having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and
proceedings" in accordance with Section 2-531 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of
said code, determine as follows:
1) The assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated April 15, 1977, in the amount of $197,800.00, are
fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said district,
in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council;
2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 166 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of
eight percent (8%)per annum on the unpaid balance of the
assessment from the date of confirmation. Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds to be issued in
anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on
the said special assessment roll, said rate of interest
shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1%
above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds.
In such cases where the installments will be less than
ten dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be
reduced so that each installment shall be above and as
near ten dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first install-
ment shall be due and payable December 1, 1977 and
subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding
years;
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4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll,
and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment
statements to the respective property owners assessed
in the manner and substance as provided by said Section
2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty
(60) days from December 1, 1977 pay the whole or any
part of the assessment without interest or penalty,
5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1977 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one
(1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided,
however, that when any annual installment shall have been
prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within
the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or
after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided
by Section 2-523 then there shall be spread upon the tax
roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments; and
6) That the City Council having determined to pay no portion
of the cost of said improvement within the said district,
the City's share of the cost of said improvement shall
be in the sum of zero dollars ($00.00) .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. Bennett.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4412-77 WHEREAS, the City Council having duly met and reviewed the
special assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll as prepared by
the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of improvement_
consisting of the installation of paving in the S E. 1/4 of Section 7 and
the N E 1/4 of Section 18, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, improvements to be constructed in the Special Assessment
District No. 167, and all owners of record of property subject to the
special assessments having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and
proceedings" in accordance with Section 2-531 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of
said Code, determine as follows.
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1) The assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
Roll dated April 15, 1977, in the amount of $1,071,800.00,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of the City
Engineer and resolutions of the City Council;
2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 167 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of
eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of
the assessment from the date of confirmation. Said
interest shall be payable on each installment due date,
provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds to
be issued in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid
assessments on the said special assessment roll, said rate
of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more
than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said
bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less
than ten dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall
be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as
near ten dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first install-
ment shall be due and payable December 1,..1977:
and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding
imi years,
1 ) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll,
and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment state-
ments to the respective property owners assessed in the
manner and substance as provided by said Section 2-519.
Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days
from December 1, 1977 pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty,
5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1977 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment shall
have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall be
spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for
all unpaid installments; and
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pay
6) The City Council having determined to/a portion of the
cost of the said improvement within the said district in
the sum of $144,900.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4+13-77 WHEREAS, the City Council having duly met and reviewed the
special assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll as prepared by
the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of improvements
consisting of the installation of sanitary sewers in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, improvements to be constructed in the
Special Assessment District No. 168, and all owners of record of property
subject to the special assessments having submitted in writing a "waiver of
notice and proceedings" in accordance with Section 2-531 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and after careful consideration having been
given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
2-508 of said Code, determine as follows:
1) The assessments set forth in said Special Assessment
Roll dated April 15, 1977, in the amount of $31,050.00,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived
by construction of improvements proposed in said district,
in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and
resolutions of the City Council.
2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 168 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of
eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the
assessment from the date of confirmation. Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds to be issued in
anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on
the said special assessment roll, said rate of interest shall
be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the
average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such
cases where the installments will be less than ten dollars
($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near ten dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due
and payable December 1, 1977 and subsequent installments
on December 1st of succeeding years;
4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall
endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll,
and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately
transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish
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notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment state-
ments to the respective property owners assessed in the
manner and substance as provided by said Section 2-519.
Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days
from December 1, 1977 pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty;
5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 City
tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with
interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days
after December 1, 1977 and thereafter one (1) installment
shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment shall
have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2,
Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by
Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall
be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest
for all unpaid installments; and
6) That the City Council having determined to pay no portion
lwr of the cost of said improvement within the said district,
the City's share of the cost of said improvement shall be
in the sum of zero dollars ($00.00).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#414-77 WHEREAS, the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessment levied on the Special Assessment Roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of improvements consist-
ing of the installation of water mains in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 7 and th,
N E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, improvements to be constructed in the Special Assessment District
No. 169, and all owners of record of property subject to the special assess
ments having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in
accordance with Section 2-531 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
and after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code, determine
as follows:
1) The assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated April 15, 1977, in the amount of $290,950.00, are fair
and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by
construction of improvements proposed in said district, in
accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions
of the City Council;
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2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 169 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects;
3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at the rate of eight percent
(8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the
date of confirmation. Said interest shall be payable on each
installment due date, provided, however, that after the is-
suance of bonds to be issued in anticipation of the collection
of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll
said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not
more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said
bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than
ten dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be
reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near
ten dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall
be due and payable December 1, 1977 and subsequent installments
c.on December 1st of succeeding years;
4+) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said
assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the
City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by
Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective property
owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided by
said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within
sixty (60) days from December 1, 1977 pay the whole or any part
of the assessment without interest or penalty;
5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon
all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days after December 1,
1977 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon
each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest
upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when
any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner
provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day
period as provided by Section 2-520, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-523,
then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year
only the interest for all unpaid installments; and
6) That the City Council having determined to pay no portion
of the cost of said improvements within the said district,
the City's share of the cost of said improvements shall be
in the sum of zero dollars ($00.00) .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted., it was
#415-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the Director of Civil Defense, dated March 25, 1977, approved by
the Mayor, with regard to the proposed installation of six (6) warning
sirens in the City of Livonia for an estimated overall cost of $51,000.00,
50% of which cost ($25,500.00) would be paid for by federal civil defense
funds, and 50% ($25,500.00) of which would be paid for by the City of
Livonia matching funds, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
item to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#416-?7 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #232-77, in connection with a request made
for an extension of the lease of the Golden Lantern Restaurant between the
City and Mr. and Mrs. Dimitrios Gotsis, the Council does hereby authorize
an amendment to the existing agreement by the addition of new paragraphs
30 and 31, contained in a draft attached to a communication from the
Department of Law to the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 1,
1977, which amendment provides clarification concerning the obligations
of the tenant for the maintenance and repairs of the subject premises,
and also provides that the tenant shall have a restricted option for the
extension of the lease for a 5-year period on the basis of a rental of
$1400 per month plus such increase as may occur in the U. S. Dept. of
Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index between March 1977
and August 1983, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
affix their signatures to the said Agreement in the manner herein indicat-
ed..
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: •Brown.
The communication from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated September 1,
i976, to which is attached the certified public accountants' report for the Livonia
Housing Commission for the two year period ending December 31, 1975, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#417-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #263-77, in connection with a communication
from the Livonia Housing Commission, dated March 2, 1977, wherein it is
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recommended that the salary of the Executive Director of the Livonia
Housing Commission be increased, the Council does hereby determine to
approve a cost-of-living increase for the position of Executive Director-
Accountant in the amount of $.52 per hour commencing on and after
December 1, 197+, a cost-of-living increase in the amount of $.34 per
hour commencing on and after December 1, 1975, and a salary increase in
the amount of $.26 per hour plus 2% commencing on and after December 1,
1976, the action herein being taken to be effective only for and through
the period ending November 30, 1977, and to the extent required to be
consistent with the action taken herein, Council resolution #56-76 is
hereby amended and revised, and Council resolution #27-77 is hereby
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#418-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #263-77, in connection with a communication
iiir from the Livonia Housing Commission dated March 2, 1977, wherein it is
recommended that the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission
receive longevity pay, the Council does hereby request that the Depart-
ment of Law submit its opinion on the question of whether or not a person
qualified to receive a pension from the City as a retired Civil Service
Employee may actually receive such a pension and concurrently be employed
by the City in a full-time capacity as a political appointee.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#419-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #917-71, in connection with the matter of
establishing a policy with respect to the engagement of a certified
accounting firm to conduct the annual audit of the City's financial
records, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
inasmuch as this matter now appears to be moot.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#420-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #1011-75, in connection with the proposed
1975-76 Bicentennial Committee Budget, the Council does hereby determine
to take no further action.
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The Financial Statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
LJune 30, 1976, transmitted by the Director of Finance under date of July 19, 1976,
were received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#421-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #721-76, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Director of Finance, dated August 27, 1976, with regard to
annual reports received from General Depositories, as well as Collecting
Agents, for taxes and water bills, the Council does hereby request that
the Water & Sewer Board take such action as may be necessary to drop as
Designated Institutions for collection of water bills those agents which
have not submitted annual reports as requested (i.,e., Independent Drug
Fair and Merriman Drugs), upon the giving or proper notice to such
agents prior to such action being taken.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bennett, Nash and Brown.
NAYS: Bishop and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#422-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #901-76, in connection with a communica-
tion from the City Treasurer, dated October 7, 1976, to which is attached
a quarterly report relative to all deposits of the City in its General
Depositories for the period June 1, 1976 through August 31, 1976, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#423-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #1064-76, in connection with the matter
of whether or not the City should secure a new Actuary for the purpose of
providing actuarial services as well as a report as to whether the
actuarial assumptions are up to date, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for the purpose of having a..meeting
with the Actuary in order to discuss this subject.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4424-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated March 30, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #50-77, in connection with a report dated
December 22, 1976 submitted by Coopers & Lybrand, certified public
accountants, reviewing selected functions of the Livonia Parks and Recrea-
tion and Forestry Department, the Council does hereby request that the
Department of Law and the Parks and Recreation Commission prepare the
necessary documents for review by Council which would be used for the
advertising and obtaining of Bid Proposals for the leasing of food
operations at the Whispering Willow Golf Course, the Eddie Edgar Ice
Arena, theDevon-Aire Ice Arena, the concession at Ford Field, and the food
vending machines at various City facilities.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#425-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated April 12, 1977 submitted pursuant to
Council resolution #584-74, in connection with a communication from the
Department of Law, dated July 15, 1974, which submits a proposed Cabaret
Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer the proposed ordinance to the
Chief of Police, the Director of Public Safety-Eblice, and the City Clerk
for further review and study.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4 (GENERAL
LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING
CHAPTER THERETO.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4426-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated April 12, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution #36-77, in connection with a communication dated
September 28, 1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution 9-171-76 with regard to Petition #76-8-6-9 submitted by the
City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council resolution 4+89-76, to amend
paragraph (e) of Section 11.02, Permitted Uses, so as to include coin-
operated amusement devices or pinball machines as accessory uses in bowl-
ing alleys, billiard parlors and poolhalls, and the Council having conduct-
ed a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 13, 1976,
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pursuant to Council resolution #871+-76, the Council does hereby concur
Lin the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 76-8-6-9 is hereby approved and granted with the following changes:
1) in lieu of the word "may" insert the word "shall. "
2) in lieu of the word "poolhalls" insert the words "pool
rooms, assembly buildings. "
and the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement. I feel that this
proposed Ordinance is a restraint. There must be room in this City for this type
of business that would appeal to young people, and help us to cope with juveniles.
t Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
t
" AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
6-123(b) OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
6-135 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
L office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
6-136 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I
(TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4427-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated April 12, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution 4208-77, in connection with a communication from
Councilman Robert R. Bishop, wherein it is proposed that a 9-member
commission on crime prevention and public safety be established, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Director of Public Safety-
Police for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#128-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 6,
1977 from Burger Chef Systems, Inc. which, in accordance with the provi-
sions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance, takes an appeal from a determination made on April 5, 1977 by
the City Planning Commission in its resolution No. 4-72-77 with regard to
Petition No. 77-3-2-4 submitted by Burger Chef requesting permission to
construct an addition to the existing facility, as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2, located on the.,north side ofFive Mile Road, east of
Merriman Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does
hereby designate Monday, May 23, 1977 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.
*Councilman Brown and Councilman Bishop were excused at 9:55 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198, of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has the authority to establish Industrial Develop-
ment Districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and,
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WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development encompassing land situated in the City of Livonia
and located north of Plymouth Road, and east of Levan Road, more partic-
ularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1; and,
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Ford
Motor Company of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of
its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 1, and,
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establish-
ment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
1; and,
WHEREAS, on April 4, 1977, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 1, at which Ford Motor Company and other taxpayers and residents of
the City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the state-
ments both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this
City Council), and a representative of Ford Motor Company attended said
hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the
said Corporation, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1. "
EXHIBIT A
Parcel of land in the East Half (E 1/2) of Section 29, Township 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 28 and also the southeast
corner of Section 29, Township 1 South, Range 9 East; thence along the
west line of Section 28 and also the east line of Section 29 North 00
degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds East 60.00 feet to the northerly right of
way line of Plymouth Road, 120.00 feet wide; thence along the said north-
erly right of way line of Plymouth Road West 1101.01 feet; thence North
260.00 feet to the point of beginning,
thence North 760.00 feet;
thence East 161.00 feet,
thence North 441.50 feet;
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thence East 168.00 feet,
thence North 80.00 feet,
thence West 8.00 feet;
thence North 401.50 feet,
thence West 321.00 feet,
thence North 440.00 feet,
thence West 1442.83 feet,
thence South 881.50 feet,
thence East 481.00 feet,
thence South 1241.50 feet,
thence East 56.92 feet;
thence South 62.00 feet,
thence East 781.67 feet,
thence North 62.00 feet,
thence East 123.25 feet to the point of beginning.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of whether or not to approve the
establishment of the proposed Industrial Development District No. 1
submitted by Ford Motor Company under Act 198 be considered at an
Advisory Election to be conducted in the City of Livonia at the earliest
opportunity.
At 10:15 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
X11 members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting with the exception of Councilman Brown and Councilman Bishop.
The President of the Council ruled the foregoing resolution out of
order
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the matter of the proposed establishment of
Industrial Development District No. 1, as submitted by Ford Motor Company,
be tabled pending an Advisory vote by the electorate of the City of
Livonia, with the date of this election to be set at the earliest possible
time that the City Clerk can arrange same without the necessity of having
to conduct a Special Election for this item alone.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura, Nash and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#429-77 RESOLVED, that the proposed establishment of Industrial Develop-
ment District No. 1, as submitted by Ford Motor Company, is hereby
referred to a meeting of the Committee of the Whole and the Administration
for further discussion.
*Councilman Brown and Councilman Bishop returned at 10:55 P. M.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#430-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
8, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#1-23-77 with regard to Petition No. 76-12-1-48 submitted by Gerald C.
May for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Ann
Arbor Road, west of Newburgh, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, from
R-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on April 4, 1977, pursuant to Council resolution #225-77,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission and the said Petition No. 76-12-1-48 is hereby approved and
granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon
receipt of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#431-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February
8, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#1-15-77 with regard to Petition #76-12-1-50 submitted by Lawrence E.
Beecher, O.D., and Ned B. Grover, O.D., for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Farmington Road, north of Schoolcraft, in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, from RUF to P.S., and the Council having
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conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 4, 1977,
pursuant to Council resolution 4225-77, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. 76-12-1-50 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth
in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4432-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 30, 1977, regarding the appointment of Evelyn Tedd, 12072
Cavell, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to serve on the Livonia Citizens Advis-
ory Committee, relative to community development, for a one-year period,
the Council does hereby determine, pursuant to Article IV, Section 3 of
the Bylaws of the Citizens Advisory Committee, to confirm and approve of
the said appointment.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
ims adopted, it was
4433-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
resolution 480-77, adopted on January 19, 1977, and in accordance with
Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and, certified to
the Council, under date of March 29, 1977, an assessment roll dated
March 29, 1977 for the proposed improvement consisting of the installa-
tion of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring in Sheffield
Estates Subdivision, located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 9, City of
Livonia, Michigan, containing the special assessments to be assessed and
levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district hereto-
fore established for the construction and operation of the proposed
improvement in said, district as designated in Council resolution 480-77,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council: that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and
hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that
the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of
Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said. City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1977, at 8:00 P. M. to review the said special assess-
ment roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all
interested persons to be heard,
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat-
ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days
prior to the aforesaid date of June 13, 1977, and the City Clerk is also
directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof
by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4434-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated April 4, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein the City
Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected
by the proposed street paving improvement of Brentwood Avenue, south of
Seven Mile Road, in the City of Livonia, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifi-
cations therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of April 11, 1977, and that there has been
a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1977 at 8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hear-
ing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section
2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#+35-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 30, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
resolution #167-77, which referred a petition, requesting the installation
of street lights, by certain residents of Rosedale Meadows to the Engin-
eering Division for its report and recommendation, and the City Engineer
having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by
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the proposed installation of street lights in Rosedale Meadows Subdivi-
sion, Rosedale Meadows Subdivision No. 2 and Rosedale Gardens Subdivi-
sion No. 17, located in the South 1/2 of Section 34, City of Livonia,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused
to be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the
cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands whichshould be included in the proposed special assessment
district, and it appearing to the Council that all of such information,
estimate, plans and specifications, and recommendations have been proper-
ly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 4,
1977, and that there has been a full compliance with F01 of the provisions
of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby set Monday, July 11, 1977, at 8:00 P. M. as the date
and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4+36477 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 11, 1977, transmitting for Council accept-
ance a Grant of Easement secured in connection with the extension of a
public eight-inch water main on the site of St. Colette Catholic Church,
which grant is dated April 4, 1977 and is executed by Rev. Joseph F.
Ferens, Pastor of St. Colette Parish, who has been specifically authorized
to sign for the Owner (John F. Dearden, Roman Catholic Archbishop of the
Archdiocese of Detroit), which conveys to the City of Livonia the follow-
ing easement :
The North 20 feet of the South 190 feet of the West
600 feet of the South 15 acres of the N. W. 1/4 of the
S. W. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 0811) except the West 60 feet thereof.
the Council does hereby accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office
of the Wayne County Register of Deeds, and to do all other things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#437-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 14,
1977, from the Department of Law, transmitting for acceptance a Warranty
Deed executed on April 12, 1977 by Sol W. Landau and Lois Landau, his
wife, and Alfred Landau and Delphine Landau, his wife, and Jean Rosen,
conveying the following described premises:
Lots 36, 37 and 38, Rosedale Gardens No. 1, a
subdivision of part of North 1/2 of Northeast 1/4 of
Section 34, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia
Township, Wayne County, Michigan, according to
the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 56, Page 59 of
Plats, Wayne County Records.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Warranty Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have it recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the:'full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond., Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#438-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated April 14, 1977, which transmits for Council acceptance
a Quit Claim Deed dated April 4, 1977 and executed by Enrico Rosati and
Rita Rosati, his wife, which Deed conveys to the City of Livonia the
following described property:
The East 43 ft. of the following described parcel:
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, commencing at
the South 1/4 corner of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
Livonia Township (now City of Livonia), Wayne County,
Michigan, running thence North along the North and
South 1/4 line of said Section a distance of 2109.72
feet, thence South 89° 19' East 207.15 ft. , thence North
0° 41' East 66.0 feet for a place of beginning, thence
continuing North 0° 41' East 115.50 feet, thence South
89° 19' East 318.85 feet to the center line of Stark Road,
thence South 13° 58' West along the center line of Stark
Road 118.68 feet; thence North 89° 19' West 291.58 ft.
to the place of beginning.
(Part of Bureau Taxation Parcel 28T - for Stark Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#439-77 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, June 13,
1977 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. 77-1-1-1, submitted by Donnell P.
O'Callaghan, Attorney for Durr Land Company, for a
change of zoning of property located on the east side
of Newburgh Road, between Amrhein and Plymouth Roads,
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, from RUF to M-i,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
#3-50-77 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 77-1-1-1 be approved, and
2) Petition No. 77-2-6-2, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend paragraph (c)
of Section 16.11, Waiver Uses, of Ordinance 4543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia,
so as to require a minimum of 4 acres rather than
5 acres of land area for retail sales of new furniture
as accessory uses to warehouse structures in the M-1
Zoning District, the City Planning Commission having
in its resolution #3-46-77 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 77-2-6-2 be approved,
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
and
b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City oz' a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to
be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each
railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within
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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.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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 THERETO. RE PETITION NO.
76-10-1-35 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA
TO P.L.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 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 THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-10-1-3B FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1-A
TO P.L.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-10-1-4I—FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO R-1-B.
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Loffice 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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 THERETO. RE: PETITION NO.
76-11-1-+Z2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S.
TO R-l.
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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#440-77 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#441-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated April 21, 1977, 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 com-
munication from the Project Manager of R. E. Dailey & Company, Construc-
tion Managers, dated April 21, 1977, and a communication from Construc-
tion Testing & Inspection Inc. , dated March 28, 1977, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a professional service contract
with the said firm of Construction Testing and Inspection, Inc., in order
to provide quality control testing on the Municipal Office Building
based upon the fee schedule as set forth in its aforesaid communication,
and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do a7,
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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7Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it as
2-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Public Works, dated April 12, 1977, approved by the Mayor,
to which is attached a communication from Robert W. Curran of Curran
Realty Company, dated April 7, 1977, wherein certain property located at
13405 Surrey Road, Livonia, Michigan, is offered for sale to the City
of Livonia for use as a Proposed Maintenance Garage for either an "as is"
sales price, base proposal, of $242,723.00, or upon construction and
installation of improvements and equipment for a lump sum price of
$536,850.00, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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.76-12-1-45,
RUF AND R-5 TO R-2.
LThe 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 next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#443-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Traffic
Commission give consideration to the feasibility of installing a "stop
sign" at Loveland and Perth in Kimberly Oaks Subdivision in lieu of the
Yield Sign that is presently there.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#444-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated January 13, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 27, 1977, in connec-
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Mama Mia Plymouth Road, Inc., for transfer of ownership of 1976 Class C
Licensed Business located at 27770-27788 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan 48150, Wayne County, from John M. and Sebastian Tringali, 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:
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#4+5-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
District Judges of the 16th Judicial District, dated April 20, 1977,
wherein they have requested approval with respect to their appointment
of Walter J. Guth, Jr. as a Magistrate of the 16th District Court, for a
compensation based upon a per diem rate in the amount of $100 for a full
day of service, $75.00 for one-half day of service, and with no fringe
benefits, such appointment to become effective upon approval of same by
action of the City Council, and to continue until further order of the
Court, the Council does, hereby determine to concur in and approve of said.
action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#446-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer submit a report and recommendation with respect to the installa-
tion 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 Livonia Drain No. 41 Project.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#447-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that this
857th regular meeting is hereby adjourned to April 28, 1977 at 5:30 P. M.
At 5:50 P': M., April 28, 1977 the 857th Regular Meeting of the Council
reconvened, with all members present who were named as present in the original roll
call of this meeting with the exception of Councilman Brown and Councilman Bishop.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#448-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198, of the Public Acts of 1974,
as amended, this Council has the authority to establish Industrial
Development Districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia; and,
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WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City of
Livonia and located north of Plymouth Road, and east of Levan Road, more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1"; and,
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Ford
Motor Company of the Council's pending action on this resolution and of
its right to a hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 1, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establish-
ment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 4, 1977, a public hearing was held on the estab-
lishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No.
1, at which Ford Motor Company and other taxpayers and residents of the
City of Livonia had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements
both written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this City
Council), and a representative of Ford Motor Company attended said hearing
and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said
Corporation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described in Exhibit A,
Attached hereto.
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 1. "
EXHIBIT A
Parcel of land in the East Half (E 1/2) of Section 29, Township 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 28 and also the southeast
corner of' Section 29, Township 1 South, Range 9 East; thence along the
west line of Section 28 and also the east line of Section 29 North 00
degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds East 60.00 feet to the northerly right of
way line of Plymouth Road, 120.00 feet wide, thence along the said north-
erly right of way line of Plymouth Road West 1101.01 feet; thence North
260.00 feet to the point of beginning,
thence North 760.00 feet,
thence East 161.00 feet,
thence North 441.50 feet,
thence East 168.00 feet;
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thence North 80.00 feet,
thence West 8.00 feet,
thence North 401.50 feet,
thence West 321.00 feet,
thence North 440.00 feet,
thence West 141+2.83 feet,
thence South 881.50 feet,
thence East 481.00 feet,
thence South 1241.50 feet,
thence East 56.92 feet,
thence South 62.00 feet,
thence East 781.67 feet,
thence North 62.00 feet,
thence East 123.25 feet to the point of beginning.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Ventura, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, this adjourned 857th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 6.10 P. M., April 28, 1977.
ADDISON W. '.CON, C CLERK.