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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1973-05-02 13680 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 2, 1973, 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 Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result. Present--Robert F Nash, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann, Robert D. Bennett and *Jerry Brown. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E Osborn, Director of Public Works, John Bunk, Fire Chief, Robert Turner, Police Chief, Rudolf R Kleinert, Director of Public Safety-Fire, Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, Ronald Mardiros, City LAssessor, William Joyner, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, G. E Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City Planner, Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian, Daniel Andrew, Planning Commission, and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #321i-73 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 758th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 18, 1973, are hereby approved. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #325-73 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer to the Study Session to be conducted on May 7, 1973, the proposed resolution with regard to the "People-to-People Program" A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Bennett. NAYS• Nash. LThe President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman McCann gave second reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-702(2) AND SECTION 3-704+ OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 7 (FIRE PREVENTION CODE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED 13681 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. Me President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to 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: PETI- TION N0. 72-10-147 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1 TO P.S. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Milligan gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETI- TION NO. 71-12-1-71 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.& P.S. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. 13682 Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.03 OF ARTICLE XI OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING PARAGRAPH (q) THERETO. (Petition 72-12-6-12) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #326-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated April 5, 1973, which also bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Technical Products Engineering Company, 7419 Greenbush Avenue, NorthAlarm Hollywood, California, for supplying the City with one (1) Security/Panel with 70 Modules, Tat 2736 and TPE 2316, based upon Alternates A & B, for the price of $30,350.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was x,,327-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated April 5, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola, Inc., 1301 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, for supply- ing the City with three (3) Base Radio Stations, Model B93MPB-3100 for a unit price of $3,633.00 per unit for a total bid price of $10,179.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item, and bids submitted by General Electric Company being rejected since the same did not meet specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 13683 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #328-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated April 5, 1973, which also bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submis- sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola, Inc., 25901 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan, for supplying the City with eleven (11) Mobile Police Radios, Model T43RTN3190 (Micor) for the unit price of $956.00 per unit and a total bid price of $10,516.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for this item. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #329-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the Budget Director dated April 10, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of the Graphic Center Division of Addressograph Multigraph Corp., 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, for printing all ordinances and letterhead and further, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Arbor Press, 15127 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48235, for printing various forms, for the unit prices indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid communication, the action taken herein to be effective for the period commencing from April 15, 1973 through April 14, 1974, such bids having been in fact the lowest bids meeting specifications for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #330-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 6, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for Arts and Crafts Supplies for 1973 as set forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for the total sum of $1,107.59 for the amount, item, bidder and price indicated, the same having been in fact the lowest bid meeting specifications for these items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 13684 By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated March 20, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and the President of the Livonia Housing Commission and approved for sub- mission by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement of Purlingbrook Road from the south line of the Senior Citizens Apartment site, northerly to a point approximately 80 feet south of St. Martins, on the basis of a 22 foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with no curbs or gutters, as well as the additional improvement of expanding the existing parking lot at McNamara Towers being a net increase of 16 parking spaces, the Council does hereby authorize the Engineering Division to finalize plans and specifica- tions and thereafter take bids for the aforesaid improvement of Purlingbrook Road and the expansion of the parking area in conjunction with the 1973 Miscellaneous Street Improvement Program; and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 from the $280,000.00 Senior Citizens General Obligation Bond Issue; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, offered a motion to substitute the following resolution in lieu of the foregoing: #331-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated March 20, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and the President of the Livonia Housing Commission and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the improvement of Purlingbrook Road from the south line of the Senior Citizens Apartment site, northerly to a point approximately 80 feet south of St. Martins, on the basis of a 22 foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with no curbs or gutters, as well as the additional improvement of expanding the existing parking lot at McNamara Towers being a net increase of 16 parking spaces, the Council does hereby determine to approve the aforesaid road and parking lot improvements, provided, however, that the said improvement of Purlingbrook Road shall be made on the basis of a 27 foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curb and gutter, and the Engineering Division is hereby requested to finalize plans and specifications and thereafter take bids for the said improvement of Purlingbrook Road, as well as for the paving of the addition- al parking area in conjunction with the 1973 Miscellaneous Street Improve- ment Program; and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure of a sum not to exceed $29,000.00 from the $280,000.00 Senior Citizens General Obligation Bond Issue, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute as follows: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann and Nash. NAYS. Milligan and Bennett. The President declared the resolution to substitute adopted. 13685 *Councilman Brown arrived at 8:46 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Brown and Nash. NAYS: Milligan and Bennett. The President declared the resolution, as substituted, adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #332-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated April 3, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final estimate dated November 17, 1972, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $4,039.49 to the Midwest Asphalt Paving Company, 1300 Souter Blvd., Troy, Michigan 48084, which sum includes the full and complete balance on a contract dated August 1, 1972 in the amount of $97,371.50, as revised to $100,209.95 based on actual construction quantities in connection with the Coventry Gardens Subdivision and Antago Road improvements, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, waivers of lien and guaranty have been filed; and the Council does hereby authorize an additional advance in the amount of $3,503.09 from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street and Road Improvement General Obligation Bond Issue, provided, however, that the said amount shall be reimbursed at such time as bonds have been sold for Special Assessment Districts No. 109 and No. 106; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #333-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 3, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Coventry Gardens Subdivision and Antago Street road improvements, the Council does hereby determine that Special Assessment Districts No. 109 and No. 106 shall be revised and amended in accordance with the attached revised Assessment Rolls as follows: A. Special Assessment District No. 109 shall be increased from an assessment rate of $3.50 per front foot to $3.91 per front foot; and B. Special Assessment District No. 106 shall be decreased from an assessment rate of $4.80 per front foot to $4.39 per front foot; 13686 the foregoing revised rates being based upon actual costs incurred for these projects, and for the purpose of covering the cost of the City's participation in these projects, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $29,080.49 from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Local Roads); and the City Assessor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #334-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 3, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 3-51-73 with regard to Petition No. 72-11-3-15, submitted by D & K Enterprises, Clair-Ann Company and Livonia National Bank for vacating a portion of Woodring Avenue located between the branch of Livonia National Bank and the parking lot on the east side of Woodring Avenue, north of Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Planning Department for further study and thereafter a report and recom- mendation with particular reference to Police and Fire considerations. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #335-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 6, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 3-68-73 with regard to Petition No. 73-2-3-1 submitted by the City Plan- ning Commission, pursuant to Council resolution No. 84-73 for vacating the Patter Drain traversing from the south side of Five Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21 to the east side of Levan Road in the South- east 1/4 of Section 20 and the Mahoney Branch of the Patter Drain extend- ing southerly to Schoolcraft Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby grant the said petition and Petition No. 73-2-3-1 is hereby approved, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #336-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 6, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 3-72-73 with regard to Petition No. 72-7-3-7 submitted by Hinks, Knight & Putnam for Manufacturers National Bank for vacating a portion of 13687 Old Schoolcraft Road located between Eckles Road and Schoolcraft Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for a report and recommendation particularly with reference to the status of the existing right-of-way as involved in this petition. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #337-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 24, 1972 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 1-9-72, adopted by the Commission on January 11, 1972, with regard to a request dated February 23, 1973 from David A. Perry, Attorney, request- ing an extension of the approval of Petition No. 70-11-2-22 by Gregory Saragosa for waiver use approval to erect and operate a restaurant with a Class C Liquor License on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Levan and Ann Arbor Roads in Section 32, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Brown. NAYS: Milligan and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #338-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 12, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution no. 3-55-73, adopted by the Commission on March 6, 1973, with regard to Petition 72-12-2-44, submitted by Curran Construction Company requesting permission to construct a McDonald's Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth Road between Wayne Road and Yale in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 16, 1973, pursuant to Council resolution No. 233-73, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for further study and thereafter a new report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: McCann, Bennett and Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Raymond was excused at 9:00 P. M. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 13688 #339-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 9, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 3-54-73, adopted by the Commission on March 6, 1973, with regard to Petition No. 72-12-2-43, submitted by Curran Construction Company requesting permission to construct a McDonald's Restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 16, 1973, pursuant to Council resolution No. 232-73, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City Planning Commission for further study and thereafter a new report and recommenda- tion. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Brown. NAYS: Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Raymond returned at 9:02 P. M. Councilman Milligan gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.03 (a)(1) OF ARTICLE IX AND ADDING PARAGRAPH (e) TO SECTION 10,03 OF ARTICLE X OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED. RE: PETITION NO. 72-4-6-9 The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #340-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 6, 1973 from the City Planning Commission, as well as a communication dated October 3, 1972, which sets forth its resolution No. 9-243-72 with regard to Petition No. 72-7-1-36, submitted by Patrick Duggan, Attorney for Robert Saks Mechigian for a change of zoning on property located south of Seven Mile Road, east of Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, from R-5, R-1-A and P.S. to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on December 11, 1972, pursuant to Council resolution No. 969-72, the Council does hereby reject the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-7-1-36 is hereby denied for the following reasons: 13689 1. The proposed zoning change provides for high intensity commercial uses that will be detri- mental to the surrounding and established residential neighborhood uses of the area. 2. The proposed zoning change will provide for an increase in intensity of land use that will cause an increase in commercial traffic to use an unimproved street. 3. The proposed zoning change will bring heavy commercial uses immediately opposite the front yard of residentially developed property and it will diminish their continued residential use and enjoyment. 4. The proposed zoning change is inconsistent with the Livonia Mall Master Land Use Plan in that the proposed area of the zoning change was to be a transitional and buffer area to be developed principally in office uses so that to provide the separation between the commercial uses located to the east from the residential uses located along the west side of Melvin Avenue. 5. The proposed zoning change will encourage the continued westward expansion of commercial uses along Seven Mile Road and will tend to convert other residentially zoned and developed land to commercial uses. 6. The proposed zoning change will discourage the orderly growth and development of the surrounding area and will tend to diminish the Master Land Use Plan recommendations for the balance of the lands fronting along Melvin Avenue and immediately to the south of the area under petition. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #341-73 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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 25, 1973 at 8:00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item: 13690 Petition No. 73-2-1-5 submitted by William Ponder, Attorney for Jack Bingham, for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Five Mile Road, east of Levan Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, from P.S. to C-2, the City Planning Commission having in its resolution No. 3-67-73 recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 73-2-1-5 be denied; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing to cause to have a statement indicating the location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth above first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing cause to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #342-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 3, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communica- tion from the Assistant Engineer of Traffic and Safety for the Wayne County Road Commission dated March 27, 1973, with regard to the installa- tion of a traffic control signal device to be located at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Newburgh Road, the Council does hereby agree to approve of the City of Livonia participating in the actual cost of installation of the aforesaid Traffic Control Signal Device to the extent of 25%, the total estimate of such installation being in the amount of $4,880.00, and the City's estimated cost of participation being in the amount of $1,220.00; further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,220.00 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) for the purpose of installation of said traffic control signal device; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City of Livonia such agree- ments as may be required in this regard; further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners, 415 Clifford Street, Detroit, Michigan 48226, to the attention of the Assistant Engineer of Traffic and Safety. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was 13691 #343-73 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia did on May 22, 1968 under Council Resolution No. 557-68, petition the Office of the Wayne County Drain Commissioner to initiate a program for the construction of a project known as Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches, for installing storm drains within certain portions of Sections 2, 3 and 11 of the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, a portion of this project is emergency in nature, in that it is urgently necessary to provide storm drainage within the N. 1/2 of Section 2 of the City to enable the construction of a street improve- ment on Bretton Avenue, west of Middle Belt Road, and to correct existing drainage problems within this area, and it is the desire of the Council to proceed immediately with this segment of the overall drainage project, and WHEREAS, it appears that this can be done in conjunction with the Bretton Avenue paving project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches Drainage Board is requested to authorize the City to proceed with the construction of that portion of Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches which is needed for the drainage of Bretton Avenue between Middle Belt Road and Purlingbrook Avenue in conjunction with the proposed Bretton Avenue paving project, the cost of the drainage improve- ments to be repaid when bonds are sold and monies are available for the Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-245 OF CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 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 above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular r,,;eting of the Council. The communications dated April 12, 1973 from Ford Motor Company, with respect to a claim for refund of taxes paid to the City of Livonia, were received and filed for the information of the Council. 13692 The communication dated April 13, 1973 from Mr. John DelSignore, request- ing waiver approval by the Council to allow him to operate restaurant within 1,000 feet from another such establishment, was received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #344-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michi- gan Liquor Control Commission dated January 15, 1973, the City Council does hereby determine to approve a request from Mr. Marvin Chin for a new full year Class "C" Liquor License to be located at 28205 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County, "above all others," the action taken herein being in addition to prior approval already granted as per the action taken in Council resolution No. 163-72, adopted on February 16, 1972; and further, the Council does hereby incorporate by reference as if fully set forth herein the same conditions as those which were set forth in Council resolution No. 163-72; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #345-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated April 9, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the Council establish fees for an activity at the Ford Rink, known as "Learn to Skate Hockey Style School", which will be conducted two days a week during the months of September and October, such fees to be established at 8 lessons for $10.00 for residents and $15.00 for non-residents, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the same. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was 13693 #346-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the General Manager of Scott Advertising & Publishing Co., 30595 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, which also bears the signatures of representatives of Visual Electronics Laboratories and Florenez Machinery Company, wherein it is requested that additional street lighting be provided on Eight Mile Road in this area, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation. At 9:56 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting. The Representative of the petitioner for the following, requested that the Council consider giving its approval of the proposed Waiver Use, such action, however, to be conditioned upon revision of the previously submitted site plan,etc. which revised site plan, etc., shall be made subject to the subsequent approval of the City Council. He further indicated that he would confirm this request by letter. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #347-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 20, 19?3 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 4-89-73 adopted by the Commission on April 10, 1973, with regard to Petition No. 73-2-2-5, submitted by Wickes Corporation requesting permis- sion to construct and operate a retail furniture store and showroom as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-2-2-5 is hereby approved and granted, except, however, that the action taken herein shall not consti- tute approval of the previously submitted and recommended for approval site plan, building archictectural elevation and landscape plan, the action taken herein being made subject to revision of the foregoing plans, and subsequent approval of the same, as revised, by the City Council (i.e., action taken herein conditioned upon subsequent approval of these plans by action of the City Council), provided, further, that this action is also based upon the balance of the conditions set forth in the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, except as otherwise changed herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. 13694 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was 4348-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 16, 1973 from the Department of Law, transmitting for acceptance a Grant of Easement executed on December 6, 1972 by Gold Construction Company by its president Hyman Gold and its treasurer Sylvia Gold, conveying an easement to the City for the purpose of extending public utilities to service the the proposed tennis club (17250 Newburgh Road), which easement is more particularly described as: An easement 12 ft, in width over and across the S. W. 1/4 of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the south line of Gold Manor Sub- division No. 1 (L. 90, P. 96, 97 & 98) said point being N. 004 56' 18" W., 645.00 ft. along the west line of Section 8 and N. 89° 01' 58" E., 510.17 ft. along the south line of Gold Manor Subdivision No. 1, from the S.W. corner of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. ; thence continuing along the south line of said Gold Manor Subdivision No. 1, N. 89° 01' 58" E., 12.0 ft. ; thence S. 0° 54 58" E., 585.00 ft. to a point on the north right-of-way line of Six Mile Road (120 ft. wd. ); thence continuing along the north right-of-way line of Six Mile Road (120 ft. wide), S. 89° 01' 58" W., 12.0 ft., thence N. 0° 54' 58" W., 585.00 ft. to the point of beginning. the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of the 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: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS : None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #349-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law dated April 19, 1973, submitted pursuant to council resolution #227-73, transmitting for acceptance a Warranty Deed executed on April 18, 1973 by Golf View Meadows, Inc., by its president Frank J. Volk and its secretary Adolph Rovsek, conveying to the City: PARCEL A (Tax Item No. 16E1a1) All that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the South line of Six Mile Road 120 feet wide at the Northwest corner of Lot 494 of Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3, (recorded in Liber 85, Pages 89 and 90 of Plats, Wayne County Records) thence proceeding along the South line 13695 of said Six Mile Road South 88 degrees 45 minutes 35 seconds West 100.00 feet, thence South 11 degrees 01 minute 2lseconds East 269.15 feet, thence along the Northerly line of Out Lot "A" of Golf View Meadows Subdivision No. 2 (recorded in Liber 88 Pages 49 and 50 of Plats, Wayne County Records) North 88 degrees 30 minutes 35 seconds East 55.00 feet; thence along the Westerly line of said Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3, North 1 degree 23 minutes 53 seconds West 265.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.47179 acres of land, more or less. PARCEL B Tax Item No. 16E1a2) All that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the south line of Six Mile Road 120 feet wide which point is distant South 88 degrees 45 minutes 35 seconds West 100.00 feet as measured along said South street line from the Northwest corner of Lot 494 of Burton Hollow Estates Subdivision No. 3 (Recorded in Liber 85, Pages 89 and 90 of Plats, Wayne County Records) thence pro- ceeding along the South line of said Six Mile Road South 88 degrees 45 minutes 35 seconds West 98.62 feet; thence along the Easterly line of Golf View Meadows Subdivision No. 2 (Recorded in Liber 88, Pages 49 and 50 of Plats Wayne County Records) being also the Easterly line of Outlot "A" of said Gold View Meadows Subdivision No. 2 on a curve to the left radius 836.70 feet central angle 14 degrees 19 minutes 26 seconds an arc distance of 209.18 feet; chord of said curve bears South 21 degrees 52 minutes 47 seconds East 208.63 feet, thence on a reverse curve to the right radius 850.00 feet, central angle 5 degrees 13 minutes 46 seconds an arc distance of 77.58 feet, chord of said curve bears South 26 degrees 25 minutes 37 seconds East 77.55 feet, thence along the Northerly line of said Out Lot "A" North 88 degrees 30 minutes 35 seconds East 37.81 feet, thence North 11 degrees 01 minute 21 seconds West 269.15 feet to the Point of Beginning containing 0.450160 acres of land, more or less. the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept the aforesaid Warranty 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, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all things necessary to have the subject property removed from the Tax rolls as being city owned and exempt. 13696 lb, A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #350-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 16, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the dedication of right-of-way by a Deed of Gift from the Ford Motor Company to the City of Livonia in connection with the construction of the Middlebelt Road - C & 0 Railroad Grade Separation, the Council does hereby accept for and on behalf of the City of Livonia the said Deed of Gift which describes the following parcel of land: Parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter (SE_.1/4) of Section 26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of Section 26, thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds East 60.00 feet along the east line of Section 26 to the true point of beginning, thence along the said east line of Section 26 North 00 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds East 2547.38 feet to a point in the southerly right-of-way line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company right-of-way 99 feet wide, said last de- scribed point being located from the East Quarter corner of Section 26, South 00 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds West 49.50 feet along the east line of Section 26, thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West 100.00 feet along the said southerly right-of-way line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company right-of-way; thence South 03 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East 638.97 feet; thence along a line 60.00 feet westerly of and parallel with the east line of Section 26 South 00 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds West 1909.00 feet to the northerly right-of- way line of Plymouth Road, 120 feet wide; thence along the northerly right-of-way line of Plymouth Road south 89 degrees 24 minutes 40 seconds East 60.00 feet to the true point of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in the existing right-of-way of Middlebelt Road; a portion of said right-of-way being the easterly 33 feet of the herein- before described parcel of land. The portion of the hereinbefore described parcel of land not subject to the right of the public contains an area of 1.872 acres more or less. Also subject to all visible easements and easements and restrictions of record; 13697 and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have such Deed of Gift recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deeds office and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, further, in accordance with the recommendation set forth in the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed in behalf of the City of Livonia wherein the City conveys the right-of-way received herein from the Ford Motor Company to the Wayne County Road Commission, and for this purpose the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the request of Mr. John Punga, 18352 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan for a Lot Split in Section 12, was removed and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on May 23, 1973. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #351-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 4, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted in accordance with Council resolution No. 180-73 concerning a request made by Father FerdinarAl A. Wolber for the need to improve Jamison Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement of Jamison Avenue between Middlebelt Road and Harrison, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifi- cations therefor and an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of 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 Councilthat all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of April 4, 1973 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 25, 1973 at 8.00 P.M, as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such 13698 proposed improvement, which Public Hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #352-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated April 4, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning sidewalk installation at the following locations. Tax Item 02Q1, Tax Item 02Q2a, Tax Item 02Q2b,Wlb2al, and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred 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 carry out the provisions of this resolution, which is made pursuant to the City's 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 July 1, 1973. A rollcall vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #353-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated April 11, 1973, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Frank M. Hammad for transfer ownership of 1972 SDM License from Badie G. Khalaf, located at 3+731 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: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. 13699 The following resolution was unanimously offered, supported and adopted: #354-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated April 20, 1973 from Mrs. L. Pry, 17457 Country Club, Livonia, Michigan, for residents of Nottingham West Subdivision requesting permission to conduct a "Court Party", the Council does hereby grant permission to the residents of Nottingham West Subdivision to hold a "Court Party" on Country Club Court Drive on Saturday, June 9, 1973, beginning at 7:00 P.M.; and further, the Council does grant permission to block off Country Club Court Drive as requested in the aforesaid communication, subject to the approval of the Police Department. *Councilman Brown was excused at 10:12 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #355-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 19, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 1-22-73 with regard to Petition No. 72-12-1-52, submitted by Charest, Clancy and Katulski for Alexander and Rose C. Spiro for a change of zoning on property located on the north side of Morlock Avenue, east of Middle- belt Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RUF to P.S., and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 16, 1973, pursuant to Council resolution No. 199-73, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 72-12-1-52 is hereby approved and granted; 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 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: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #356-73 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 Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #357-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the School Board and City Council Joint Committee dated April 11, 1973, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 257-73, with regard to 13700 the proposed pedestrian overpass at Middlebelt Road and West Chicago, the Council does hereby determine that for technical and financial reasons the proposed construction of the said overpass is not feasible at this time; and further, the Council does hereby request that the Police Department and the Traffic Commission submit their respective reports and recommendations concerning the possible installation of a traffic control signal device and/or a "Denver Stop" for alleviating the traffic problem that currently exists in this area. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #358-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 11, 1973, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 229-73 in connection with the proposed capital improvements being made by the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the said Interim Report wherein it is recommended that a feasibility study be made on the operation of a main Public Library to be operated as a separate and new building to be constructed in the Civic Center Area, and in this regard requests a report and recommendation from the Library Commission. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #359-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 11, 1973, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 229-73 in connection with the proposed capital improvements being made by the Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the said Interim Report wherein it is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission submit a detailed report on activities proposed to be conducted at the Pierson School in the event the same was acquired and renovated by the City for use as a Community Activity Center, such report to include an estimate of personnel required to operate this facility as well as the cost of operation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 13701 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #360-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 11, 1973, and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 229-73 in connection with the proposed capital improvements being made by the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of the said Interim Report wherein it is recommended that the City proceed to do all things necessary for the construction of a third Ice Rink, and further, requests that the Mayor do all things necessary to implement the action taken herein. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann and Nash. NAYS: Bennett. oe President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #361-73 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Engineer- ing Department to do allthings necessary to improve the Sandburg Branch Library parking lot by providing additional paving, etc., the cost of which is to be financed by Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Milligan was excused at 10.29 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #362-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated April 11, 1973 and submitted pursuant to Council resolution No. 1001-72, with regard to the improve- ment of the roadway which provides entrance to and exit from parking facilities at the Tyler Elementary School, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Engineering Division for the purpose of proceeding with the proposed paving project, subject to notification from the Board of Education as to their participation in cost involved. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, McCann,Bennett and Nash. NAYS: None. 13702 *Councilman Milligan returned at 10:31 p. m. *Councilman Brown returned at 10:40 p. m. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #363-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer dated April 17, 1973, which also bears the signature of the Budget Director, in connection with the acceptance of bids for supplying and installing a Night Depository in the office of the Treasurer, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #364-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated April 19, 1973, with regard to a request from the Ecology Commis- sion concerning the need to conduct tests at various streams and bodies of water within the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $500.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account in order to provide sufficient funds for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #365-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 30, 1973, approved by the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners concerning the reconstruction of streets located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34 (Old Rosedale Gardens Subdivision) in conjunction with the combined sewer separation project in this area, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement in behalf of the City of Livonia as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. 13703 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #366-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 27, 1973 from the Superintendent of Operations, the Director of Public Works and the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the replacement of a City-owned 1969 Plymouth sedan which was badly damaged in an automobile accident on April 16, 1973, the Council does hereby authorize the use of funds received from an Insurance carrier in the amount of $925.00 in full settlement for the property damage suffered by the City as a result of this accident, as well as the use of available Capital Outlay Funds for the purpose of purchasing a replace- ment sedan at an approximate cost of $2,800.00; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #367-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Public Works dated May 1, 1973, with regard to a dangerous health and sanitary condition which presently exists at the Parks yard on Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Water and Sewer Division to install the necessary sanitary sewer tap with materials and labor costs, the cost of which is estimated in the amount of $700.00. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Raymond, Milligan, McCann, Bennett, Brown and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, this 759th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly adjourned at 11:00 P. M., May 2, 1973. 41111111 ADDISON W. IICON lerk.