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MINUTES OF THE FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 23, 1966, 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 8:06 P. M. Councilman Pinto delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Rudolf R. Kleinert, John F.
Dooley, Edward H. McNamara, James R. McCann, Charles J Pinto, Peter A. Ventura,
and Edward G. Milligan Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Carl J. Wagenschutz, City Treasurer; Steve Polgar, City Attorney; Harry C. Tatigian,
first Assistant City Attorney; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Robert A. Shaw,
Director of Public Works; William A Strasser, City Engineer; Henry G. Sieferd,
City Assessor; David L. Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Carl Demek, Superin-
tendent, Operations Division; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; James N
Jordan, Police Chief, Joel LaBo, Director of Public Safety; Dan Andrew, Industrial
Coordinator; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; James L.
Miller, Personnel Director, and Michael L. O'Connor, Jr., of the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Pinto, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#177-66 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 525th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held February 9, 1966, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Milligan was excused at 8:08 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#178-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety, approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director, dated February 17, 1966, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of B. J. Ratigan Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., 30777 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, 48150, for supplying the City with twenty-four (24)
police vehicles as set forth in said communication for a total price of
$46,091 50, such having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
item.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#179-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Safety, approved by the Mayor and Budget
Director dated February 17, 1966, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Bill Brown, Inc., 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, for one
(1) Panel Truck for a price of $1,947.68, such having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Ventura.
NAYS: Kleinert
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#180-66 RESOLVED, that the Budget Director is requested to inform the
City Council of prices received for the used police vehicles to be offered
for sale at public auction
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS None
*Councilman Milligan returned at 8:25 P M.
An Ordinance Licensing and Regulating Drive-In Restaurants, of the City
of Livonia, introduced on January 19, 1966, by Councilman McCann, was taken from
the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
L tive on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#181-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Personnel
Director, dated February 4, 1966 and approved by the Mayor and Budget
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Director, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on February 1, 1966 recommending the supplying of uniforms
to specified classifications in the Operations Division, wage adjustments
for employees in stated classifications and establishment of classifica-
tion of Sewer Maintenance Man, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of the aforesaid recommendation in the following manner:
Employees in the following classifications shall be provided with
three uniforms with two changes a week and uniforms replaced
as necessary at the estimated cost herein stated:
Total
Unit Annual
Classification No Cost Cost
Tree Trimmer - 1 0 $750
Equipment Mechanics &
Equipment Servicemen 8 115 920
Equipment Operator I
(Sewer Cleaning Crew) 6 115 690
Equipment Operator II
(Asphalt Distributor) 1 115 115
Water Operations Mechanic I &
II 4 150 600
Concrete Repairman 6 150 900
$3,975;
and, further, the Council does hereby recommend that the selective wage
adjustments shall be approved for employees in the following classifica-
tions:
No. of Present Projected Additional
Classification Positions Maximum Rate Cost (Annual)
Equipment
Operator I 6 $2.74 $2 86 $1,497.60
(Reclassify to
Sewer Maintenance
Man for these 6
positions)
Concrete Repairman 6 2.89 2.98 1,123.20
5 2 .86 3 07 2,184.00
$4,804.80;
and, further, the Council does hereby concur in and authorize the estab-
lishment of the classification of Sewer Maintenance Man at Wage Grade 97
with a two-step range of $2 .74 - $2.86 ($5,699.20 to $5,948.80 a year) ;
and further the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $3,990.00
from the Unappropriated Surplus Account; $562.00 to Account #236-1;
$537.00 to Account #236-59; $690.00 to Account #244-59; $1,638.00 to
Account #321-1; and $563 00 to Account #321-59; and further the Council
does hereby amend the Field Operations Account of the Sewer Department
Budget to include $2,862 00 and the Field Operations Account of the Water
Department Budget to include $600.00
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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No action was taken on the request from Arnold Livonia Center, Inc for a
L new SDM license to be located at 36642 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered Opinion No. 66-7 dated
January 24, 1966 from the Department of Law and submitted pursuant to
council resolution 1205-65, which pertains to a letter previously sub-
mitted by the Department of Law dated December 7, 1965, regarding pro-
posed agreement between the Cityof Livonia and Thomas W. Quaine, d/b/a
Thomas W. Quaine Company' for removal of sand from the Castle Gardens
Parksite by the Thomas W. Quaine Company, the Council does hereby approve
of the agreement attached to the aforesaid communication of the Depart-
ment of Law; further the Council does hereby request that such monies;
royalties or other sums as may be received by the City' from the Thomas
W. Quaine Company pursuant to this agreement shall be deposited and
available for use in the Park Improvement Fund; and the Council does
hereby request that the Mayor and City Clerk execute said agreement in
behalf of the City as well as do all other things necessary or incidental
to implement this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Pinto, Milligan, McCann, and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#182-66 RESOLVED that, having considered Opinion No. 66-7 dated January 24,
1966 from the Department of Law and submitted pursuant to council resolu-
tion 1205-65, which pertains to a letter previously submitted by the
Department of Law dated December 7, 1965, regarding proposed agreement be-
tween the City of Livonia and Thomas W. Quaine, d/b/a Thomas W. Quaine
Company for removal of sand from the Castle Gardens Parksite by' the
Thomas W. Quaine Company, the Council does hereby approve of the agree-
ment attached to the aforesaid communication of the Department of Law,
provided, however, that a $5,000.00 cash performance bond shall be re-
quired to be deposited with the City, and further, the Council does here-
by request that such monies, royalties, or other sums as may be received by
the City from the Thomas W. Quaine Company pursuant to this agreement shall
be deposited for use and development of the aforesaid park site; and the
Council does hereby request that the Mayor and City Clerk execute said
agreement in behalf of the City as well as do all other things necessary
or incidental to implement this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
L AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Opinion No. 66-8, dated January 27, 1966, submitted by the Department of
Law relative to approval of SDM licenses was received and filed for the information
Lof the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#183-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 25,
1966, from the Department of Law with regard to acquiring Parcel
22c369b-466 located on Five Mile Road adjacent to and east of the
Civic Center site for public park purposes, and the necessity that
appraisers be appointed to determine the fair market value of such pro-
perty, the Council does hereby determine that the Department of Law is
hereby authorized and directed to retain two appraisers to determine
the fair market value of the property to be acquired; and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized and directed to pay said appraisers, upon notifica-
tion by the Department of Law that the appraisals have been received,
according to the rates established by the Wayne County Road Commission;
further, the Council does hereby transfer the sum of $500 00 from the
Unappropriated Surplus to the Acquisition of Land Account #360 of the
General Funds Budget 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: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#184-66 WHEREAS, Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended,
provides for the making of grants by the Housing and Home Finance
Administrator to States and local public bodies to assist them in the
acquisition and development of permanent interests in land for open-
space uses where such assistance is needed for carrying out a unified
or officially coordinated program for the acquisition and development
of open-space land as part of the comprehensive Master Park Plan of the
City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, Michigan (herein sometimes
referred to as "Applicant"), desires to acquire ownership to certain
land known as follows:
That part of Grennada Park Subdivision No. 1 as
recorded in Liber 54 of Plats, page 77, Wayne
County Records described as beginning at a point
on the north section line distant S 88° 29' E.
1170 ft from the northwest corner of Section 22,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and proceeding thence S. 88° 29' E
along said line, 806 82 ft., thence S. 1° 16' W.
560 ft.; thence N. 88° 29' W. 808.29 ft ; thence
N. 10 25' E 560 ft. to the point of beginning.
Parcel 22c369b-466 (8.93 acres, more or less)
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which land is to be held and used for permanent open-space land for public
park purposes; and
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the
regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that
Title, provide that no person shall be discriminated against because
of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land acquired; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the contract for Federal grant
will impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the Applicant
and will require among other things (1) assurances that families and
individuals displaced as a result of the open-space land project will
be relocated into decent, safe, and sanitary housing, (2) compliance
with Federal labor standards, and (3) compliance with Federal require-
ments relating to equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total cost of acquiring said
interest will be $194,245 00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Livonia, Michigan, as follows:
1. That an application be made to the Housing and Home Finance
Agency for a grant in an amount authorized by Title VII of the Housing
Act of 1961, as amended, which amount is presently estimated to be
$97,122.50, and that the City of Livonia will pay the balance of the cost
from other funds available to it.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and to file such application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency,
to provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may
be required by said Agency, to execute such contracts as are required
by said Agency, and to act as the authorized correspondent of the City
of Livonia
3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with plans
for the allocation of land for open-space uses, and that, should said
grant be made, the City of Livonia will acquire and retain said land for
the use designated in said application and approved by the Housing and
Home Finance Agency.
4. That the United States of America and the Housing and Home
Finance Administration be, and they hereby are, assured of full com-
pliance by the City of Livonia with regulations of the Housing and Home
Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#185-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from Mr. William W.
Brashear, attorney, of Brashear, Brashear, Mies and Duggan, dated
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January 24, 1966, in behalf of his clients, Mr and Mrs Patrick Basile
regarding alleged damages suffered by Mr. and Mrs Basile as a result
of the actions of the Mancinelli Excavating Company', the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Chief City Engineer and the Department
of Law for their reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#186-66 RESOLVED that having considered a letter from Robert A. Acchione
of 34900 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan dated January28, 1966,
regarding lots 10 and 11, Alden Village Subdivision in Section 28, City'
of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Plan-
ning Commission with the recommendation that the Master Thoroughfare
Plan be amended and modified to the extent necessary to eliminate the
proposed extension of Wayne Road north from Plymouth Road which pro-
perty is owned by Mr Acchione, or, in lieu of same to take such action
as the City Planning Commission may deem necessary' to resolve the situa-
tion indicated in the aforesaid communication from Mr. Acchione.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By' Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#187-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Mayor, dated
February 2, 1966, wherein he had recommended that the city consider the
acquisition of the parcel of property 5.18 acres in size and located at
the northeast corner of Lyndon and Farmington Roads as an addition to
the city's civic center site, the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Mayor that such a purchase cannot feasibly be made at this time
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Pinto and Milligan.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#188-66 RESOLVED that having considered a letter from Mrs Ian
MacMurtrie, 20427 Milburn, Livonia, dated February 1, 1966, regarding
an alleged accident that occured on December 24, 1965 involving a dog
bite, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the City Clerk for
submission to the city's insurance carrier for disposition.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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The President of the Council relinquished the chair to the Vice-President
L at 8:57 P. M. to support the following resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was
#189-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the City Planning
Commission dated February 2, 1966 regarding two proposed developments that fall
within the civic center area (parcels Jla2b,Kla & 11 - restaurant; and lot
No. 306-commercial building), the Council does hereby take this means to
advise the Planning Commission that it would not be feasible at this time
to acquire the aforesaid properties
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Ventura, and Kleinert
NAYS: Pinto, Milligan, and McCann.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the chair at 9 10 P. M.
The communications received from the United States Senate, Department of
Justice and Congress of the United States, relative to the establishment of a
National Police Academy were received and filed for the information of the Council.
The letter dated January 2L , 1966 from the Livonia Housing Commission
relative to appointments within the Commission, was received and filed.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#190-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Superintendent
of Operations and the Director of Public Works, dated January 26, 1966,
which requests permission to remove and demolish a delapidated garage
located at the rear of the Sr Citizens building based upon recommenda-
tions made by the Fire Department, which recommendation for removal is
concurred in by the Superintendent of Recreation, the Council does hereby'
approve and authorize the demolition and removal of the aforesaid garage
building by the Department of Public Works.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded byCouncilman McNamara, it was
#191-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated January 13,
1966 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, and the report and
recommendation dated February 1, 1966 from the Director of Public Safety
L in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Michael A. DeFoggi and Basil W Flora, Jr for a new dance permit
to be held in conjunction with their 1966 Class C licensed premises at
32826 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None
The President relinquished the chair to the Vice-President at 9:15 P. M.
to offer the following resolution:
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#192-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated November 19, 1965 received by the City
Clerk's office January 3, 1966, and the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Safety dated February 1, 1966, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Peter Shtino for a new SDM license
to be located at 13507 Middlebelt 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: Dooley, McNamara, Ventura, Kleinert, and McCann
NAYS: Pinto and Milligan.
The Vice-President declared the resolution adopted.
The President resumed the chair at 9:17 P. M.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#193-66 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Chief City Engineer dated January 21, 1966 and approved by the Director
of Public Works and submitted pursuant to council resolution 893-65, the
Council does hereby refer the same back to the Chief City Engineer with
the request that he ascertain the assessed valuation of all property'
which would be affected by the alternate proposals set forth in the afore-
said communication, which are (a) the construction of 600 lineal feet
of 12" storm sewer running westerly from the Livonia Drain #6 located
within Henry Ruff Road, together with two inlets; and the construction
of an open ditch westerly from this point; and (b) enclosure of a storm
drain for the entire length of the easement; the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to pre-
pare and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and
an estimate of the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City
Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion of the
cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any, should
be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, pursuant to the provisions of
Sections 3 03 and 4.01 of Ordinance No. 401, as amended.
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By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#194-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Chief
City Engineer, dated February 1, 1966, approved by the Director of Public
Works and the Industrial Coordinator, regarding an easement obtained
from Luap, Inc. in connection with the construction of a storm sewer
known as Livonia Drain No. 19, the Council does hereby authorize the
payment of $752 00 to Luap, Inc. as full and complete payment for said
easement, said payment to be made from the contingency funds of the
special assessment paving project No. 26; and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are 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: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#195-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Mayor, dated
February 7, 1966 to which is attached a letter from the President of
the Burton Hollow Woods Civic Association and a petition signed by the
Burton Hollow Woods Subdivision residents requesting street lights at
the intersection of Bell Creek Lane at Six Mile Road, and Loveland at
Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#196-66 RESOLVED that, having considered an opinion issued by the
Department of Law, Opinion No. 66-9, dated February 8, 1966, and sub-
mitted pursuant to council resolution 20-66, regarding a letter dated
December 3, 1965, of the Livonia Lieutenant's and Sergeant's Association
requesting recognition as the sole bargaining agent on all matters
concerning Lieutenants and Sergeants of the Livonia Division of Police,
and whereas in view of the present administration and operational
conditions effective within the Livonia Police Department, the Council
does as a matter of fact determine that Lieutenants and Sergeants of
this department do exercise supervisory authority in accordance with
the law in this respect, the Council does at this time decline to grant
formal recognition to the aforesaid organization as a bargaining unit
but does further determine that it is willing to meet with the members
of the association as a group for the purpose of discussing such matters
as may be of concern to them
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#197-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated
January 15, 1966 from the Livonia Police Officers Association, P 0.
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Box 24, Northeast Station, Livonia, Michigan, 48152, by Norman E.
Meaders, President, with petition attached thereto, requesting recogni-
tion as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all
police officers of the City of Livonia, under the rank of Sergeant,
pursuant to the provisions of Act 336 of the Public Acts of 1947 as
amended by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965, the Council does hereby
determine to grant and approve of the request made for recognition by
the Livonia Police Officers Association in the aforesaid communication,
to be exclusive collective bargaining representative for all employees
of the Livonia Police Department of lesser rank than Sergeant, as
defined by Act 336 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1947 as amended
by Act 379 of the Public Acts of 1965.
The item on the agenda relative to the purchase of property in Section
6, City of Livonia, was tabled to the next regular meeting of the Council, to be
held March 2, 1966.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#198-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from the Mayor dated
February 9, 1966 to which is attached a communication from the Wayne
County Road Commission regarding the construction of a grade separation
at the C & 0 railroad tracks where they traverse Farmington Road, the
Council does hereby take this means to advise the Mayor that since the
Council has indicated on repeated occasions for many years its desire
for this project, that it once again agrees to the desirability of the
same and requests that the Mayor submit his recommendation as to the
methods that would be available to finance the acquisition of the
necessary right-of-way as well as the ultimate construction of the said
grade separation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#199-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from the Chief
City Engineer dated February 3, 1966 and approved by the Director of
Public Works, regarding plans submitted by the Detroit Edison Company
for the installation of underground distribution lines throughout the
Blue Grass Farms Subdivision and the necessity for installing overhead
primary service lines with poles within the Five Mile Road right-of-way,
as well as within the subdivision on Hix Avenue, the Council does hereby
waive and modify the minimum requirements prescribed in Ordinance No.
500, as amended, in Section 6.15, to the extent necessary to permit the
construction of such overhead primary service lines along Hix Avenue,
such action appearing necessary and in the best interest of the city;
and all prior resolutions are hereby amended or modified to the extent
necessary to be consistent with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Dooley, McNamara, Ventura, and Kleinert.
NAYS: Pinto, Milligan, and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9 55 P. M. for the balance of the
meeting.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#200-66 WHEREAS, Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended,
provides for the making of grants by the Housing and Home Finance
Administrator to States and local public bodies to assist them in the
acquisition and development of permanent interests in land for open-
space uses where such assistance is needed for carrying out a unified
or officially coordinated program for the provision and development of
open-space land as part of the comprehensively planned development of
the urban area; and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN, (herein sometimes
referred to as "Applicant"), desires to acquire ownership to certain
land known as follows:
Parcel 21M1c
That part of the N. W 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S 89° 24E along the N Section
line, 492.55 feet, and S 0° 21' 22" E, 533.36 ft. from the
N. W. corner of Section 21 and proceeding thence S 0° 21'
22" E, 2100.18 feet; thence S 89° 22' 10" E along the E and
W 1/4 Section line, 161.20 ft. ; thence N 0° 15' 38" E 1656.47
ft. ; thence N 0° 09' 24" W, 443.57 ft. ; thence N 89° 24' W,
163.59 ft. to the point of beginning - containing 7.83 acres
AND
Parcel 21112b
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 21, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point distant S 890 24' E along the N Section
line, 248.20 feet and S 0° 12' 22" E, 533.36 feet from the
Northwest corner of Section 21 and proceeding thence S 0°
12 ' 22" E, 2099 feet; thence S 89° 22' 10" E along the E and
W 1/4 Section line, 251.35 feet; thence N 0° 21' 22" W,
2100.18 feet; thence N 89° 24' W, 245.75 feet to the point
of beginning - containing 11.98 acres
for a total acreage of both parcels of 19 81 acres.
which land is to be held and used as a major playground, picnic area
and recreational facility; and
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the
regulations of the Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating that
Title, provide that no person shall be discriminated against because
of race, color, or national origin in the use of the land acquired; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the contract for Federal grant
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will impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the Applicant
and will require among other things (1) assurances that families and
individuals displaced as a result of the open-space land project will
be relocated into decent, safe, and sanitary housing, (2) compliance
with Federal labor standards, and (3) compliance with Federal require-
ments relating to equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the total cost of acquiring said
interest will be approximately $60,000 00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Livonia, Michigan, as follows
1. That an application be made to the Housing and Home
Finance Agency for a grant in an amount authorized by
Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, which
amount is presently estimated to be $30,000.00, and that
the City of Livonia will pay the balance of the cost from
other funds available to it.
2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
and to file such application with the Housing and Home Finance
Agency, to provide additional information and to furnish such
documents as may be required by said Agency, to execute such
contracts as are required by said Agency, and to act as the
authorized correspondent of the City of Livonia.
3. That the proposed acquisition is in accordance with plans
for the allocation of land for open-space uses, and that, should
said grant be made, the City of Livonia will acquire and retain
said land for the use designated in said application and approved
by the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
4 That the United States of America and the Housing and Home
Finance Administration be, and they hereby are, assured of
full compliance by the City of Livonia with regulations of the
Housing and Home Finance Agency effectuating Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#201-66 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 9,
1966 from the Mayor with regard to acquiring Parcel 21Mlc and Parcel 21M2b
which parcels are located south of Five Mile Road and west of Farmington
Road and which are proposed to be used as a major playground, picnic area and
recreational facility, and the necessity that appraisers be appointed to
determine the fair market value of such property, the Council does hereby
determine that the Department of Law is hereby authorized and directed to
retain two appraisers to determine the fair market value of the property
to be acquired; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to pay
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said appraisers, upon notification by the Department of Law that the
appraisals have been received, according to the rates established by
the Wayne County Road Commission; further, the Council does hereby
transfer the sum of $500.00 from Unappropriated Surplus to the Acquisi-
tion of Land Account #360 of the General Funds Budget 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: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#202-66 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated
January 12, 1966 from the Parks and Recreation Commission, approved
by the Mayor, regarding a contract to be entered into with the Directors
of the Ford Auditorium in Detroit for the annual dance revue to be con-
ducted by the Recreation Music and Dance Service, Inc , in cooperation
with the City of Livonia, on Monday, June 20, 1966, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute in behalf of the
City of Livonia a standard form contract with the Ford Auditorium for
the use of their facilities on June 20, 1966, in connection with the
proposed annual dance revue, such contract to be subject to approval by
the Department of Law; and it is the understanding of the Council in
adopting this resolution that the Recreation Music and Dance Service,
Inc. will indemnify the City of Livonia against any loss that it might
incur through the execution of this contract and that in no event
whatsoever will the City incur any expenses which exceed the amount of
the revenue realized through the presentation of this dance revue; it
is the further understanding of the Council that Recreation Music and
Dance Service, Inc does agree that any funds realized as a profit from
the presentation of the dance revue over and above all expenses incurred
as submitted per a statement by the corporation shall then be retained
by the City of Livonia
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert
NAYS: None
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#203-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter from Alfred B. Loos,
29525 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan regarding the problem of flooded
basements and the need for additional storm sewers, the Council does
hereby refer this matter to the Chief City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Pinto, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was
#204-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the petition received by the
City Clerk on February 10, 1966 requesting the construction of certain
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sanitary sewer trunk line extensions in the vicinity of Six Mile Road
in Sections 7, 8 and 9, signed by certain residents living in the area,
Council does hereby refer the same to the Chief City Engineer for his
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The report from the Municipal Court, setting forth the total fines and
costs collected by the Violations Bureau and the Municipal Court for the month of
January 1966, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Pinto, it was
#205-66 RESOLVED that, having considered the request made by the
Checker Cab Company by Merwin Leal Tucker and the Livonia Cab Company
by' Vernon Foster, dated February 10, 1966, requesting an increase in the
existing rate schedule for fares charged by such taxi cab companies
within the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Department of Law for the preparation of an amendment to Ordinance
No. 166, as amended (Ordinance No. 185), Section 5.1, so as to approve
the increases herein requested.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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,
(Petition #65-8-1-27), introduced by Councilman McNamara on February. 16, 1966, was
taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#206-66 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
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of $1151.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Account No. 102-1 and the sum
of $1300.00 from the Unallocated Fund to Account No. 158-1 for the
purpose of employing a Clerk-Typist I (temporary), which person shall
work in the Council office performing functions for both the City
Council and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Pinto, Milligan, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Pinto and
unanimously adopted, this 526th regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10:05 P. M., February. 23, 1966.
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ADDISON W. BACON, City F1e