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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1957-11-25 Page 3158 MINUTES OF THE TUO HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF TIE; COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On November 25, 1957, the above meeting was held at 3300], Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 9:40 P. M., by the President of the Council. Councilman Kleinert delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- Austin T.Grant, Frank O'Neill, Sydney B. Bagnall, Rudolf R. Kleinert, David L. Jones, Peter A. Ventura and John T. Daugherty. Absent-- None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #927-57 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 226th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia held November 18, 1957, are hereby approved as submitted. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYFS: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. NAYS: Jones. The President declared the resolution adopted. The hour of 3:30 P. M., having arrived, the City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, opened and read the following bids: POLICE CARS 1. Tennyson Chevrolet Net $5,688.00 2. Ralph Ellsworth n $7,007.26 3. Bill Bran Sales It $7,470.62 By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #928-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Police Cars be referred to the Department of Public Safety for report and recommendation and a breakdown of bids. LIQUID CALDIUM CHLORIDE ,. A. F. Posnik 500,000 gallons, more or less $30,350.00 100,000 9 6.850.00 Page 3159 2. Dow Cnemj cal Company 50,000 gallons, more or less $ 2,131i..50 500,000 " ►' ►► 28,370.00 3. Michigan Chemical C orporation 50,000 gallons, more or less $ 1,475.00 5000000 H 't ►► 24,650.00 1000000 9 9 9 6,050.00 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #929-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Liquid Calcium Chloride are hereby referred to the Director of Public Works for report and re- commendation. ROCK SALT 1. International Salt Company 300 mon, more or less a. $2,970.00 b. 3,045.00 2. Morton Salt Company 300 ton, more or less X3,015.00 By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty and unanimously adopted, it was #930-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Rock Salt are hereby re- ferred to the Director of Public dorks for report and recommendation. GASOLTE 1. Pure Oil Products (no bid bond) $.1425 per gallon 2. Pure Oil Company of Detroit .143 ►t n 3. Plymouth Oil Company .155 " " 4. Gulf Oil Corporation .1386 " " By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #931-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for gasoline are hereby re- ferred to the Director of Public Works for report and recommendation with a summary of bids to be submitted. FIVE HOSE 1. H. D. Edwards ,.< Co. 2 1/2" hose $1.30 per foot 1 1/2" ►► .90 " n Page 3160 2. Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Co. 2 1/2" $1.75 per foot 1 1/2" 1.25 " " 3. American LaFrance Corp. 2 1/2" $1.90 per foot 1 1/2" 1.40 " " By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman O'Neill and unanimously adopted, it was #932-57 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for fire hose are hereby referred to the Fire Commissioner for report and recommendation. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #933-57 RE6OLVED that, pursuant to the request of the Police Commissioner dated November 21, 1957, and approved by the Mayor and Budget Director on the sane date,the Council does hereby approve of the following transfer of funds: $500.00 from PD-70M to PD-21 $230.49 from PD-70B to ED-21 3179.68 from PD-70T to PD-21 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by CouncLlman Daugherty, it was #934-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the direction contained in Council resolution #893-57 and on the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, and having considered the letter dated November 20, 1957, from Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc., to the Director of Public Works, the Council does here in authorize the employment of said engineering firm for a fee of $3,200.00, in accordance with duties outlined in their letter dated November 20, 1957; and to review the report dated May 9, 1957, of the Water and Sewer Board relative to adjusting the $14.00 annual sewage disposal charge pre- sently established by Ordinance No. 115; and further, that the above en- gineering firm shall submit to this Council on or before February 15, 1958, their conclusions, recommendations and opinion as to the validity of such report; and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of t he above sum, such expenditure to be charged against Account #304 (Miscellaneous Administrative Expense Account) of the Sewer Division. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, *Kleinert aad Grant. L. NAYS: Jones. *Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting which is recorded as a yes vote, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 27, Section 19. Page 3161 The President declared the resolution adopted. lbw Councilman Bagnall introduced the following Ordinance: NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOL 60, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA E NTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF LIVONIA; TO REGULATE THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES THEREIN; TO REGULATE AND LIMIT THE HEIGHT, THE A HEA, THE BULK AND LOCATION OF BUILDINGS, TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCATION OF TRADES AND IN- DUSTRIES AND THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIED USES; TO REGULATE AND DETERMINE THE AREA OF YARDS, COURTS A ND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO REGULATE THE DENSITY OF POPULATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF A PPEALS, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE TERAS THEREOF" BY AMENDING SECTION 8.014 OF ARTICLE 8.00 AND ADDING SECTION 8.12 THEREOF, AND AMENDING SECTION 9.04 OF ARTICLE 9.00 AND ADDING SECTION 9.10 THERETO. THE CITY OF LIVONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 8.04 of Article 8.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City of Livonia entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 8.01 - Lot Area. Every lot in R-U-F Districts shall have an area of not less than one-half (1/2) acre and shall have an average width of not less than one-fourth (1/4) the average depth, provided that a lot shall not be required to have a width greater than one hundred (100) feet. Section 2. Article 8.00 of Ordinance No. 60 as amended, of the City of Livonia entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" is hereby amended by adding Section 8.12 thereto. Section 8.12 - Rezoning to R-1, R-2 or R-3. Notwithstanding any provision in this ordinance to the contrary, no R-1. R-2 or R-3 uses shall be made in an R-U-F District which has less than the minimum lot area as set forth in Section 8.01.E of this article unless such lot or parcel shall have been first rezoned from the R-U-F District classification to the R-1, R-2 of^ R-3 District classification in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 3. Section 9.0)4 of Article 9.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City of Id.vonia entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 9.04 - Lot Area. Every lot in AG Districts shall have an area of not less than three (3) acres and shall have an average width of not less than one-fourth (i,4 ) the average depth of the lot; provided, however, that a lot shall not be required to have a width greater than three hundred (300) feet. If a parcel of land has less than three (3) acres, but at least one-half (1/2) acre, such parcel shall comply with all of the requirements of the R-U-F District. Page 3162 Section 4. Article 9.00 of Ordinance No. 60, as amended, of the City of Livonia entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia" is hereby amended by adding Section 9.10 thereto: Section 9.10 - Rezoning to R-1, R-2 or R-3. Notwithstanding any provision of this ordinance to the contrary, no R-1, R-2 or R-3 use shall be made in an AG District which has less than the minimum lot area as set forth in Section 9.0L of this article unless such lot or parcel shall have been first rezoned from the AG District classification to the R-1, R-2 or R-3 District classification in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessa ry to give this ordinance full force and effect. Section 6. Should any portion of this ordinance be held invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The foregoing ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Daugherty, it was #935-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Water and Sewer Division dated November 21, 1957, the bid for meters is hereby awarded to the Badger Meter Manufacturing Company, 4545 West Btown Deer Road, Milwaukee, 18, Wisconsin, on the stated terms and at the prices for each respective meter size as recited in their bid dated November 14, 1957, such having been the lowest bid received. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Bagnall, it was #936-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the dater and Sewer Division dated November 21, 1957, the bid for making water taps is hereby awarded to the Michigan Trenching Company, 32599 Greenland Court, Livonia, Michigan, at the price and on the terms contained in said bid dated November 18, 1957, such having been the lowest bid received. A roil call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. Page 3163 Councilman Ventura gave a brief oral report as Chairman of Student Government Day Committee. The Clerk read a letter dated November 21, 1957, from the Director of Public Works regarding storage of equipment at the Detroit Race Course, which was received and placed on file. The letter dated November 25, 1957, from the Municipal Court, pursuant to resolution #883-57, was read. Councilman Ventura was excused at 10:LIi. P. M. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #937-57 RESOLVED that, the report from the Municipal Court dated Novem- ber 25, 1 %57, be referred to a joint meeting of the Finance Committee and a representative of the auditing firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery. The Clerk read a letter dated November 25, 1957 from the City Treasurer, pursuant to resolution #881 -57. Councilman Ventura returned at 10:51 P. M. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #938-57 RESOLVED that, action on the letter from the City Treasurer dated November 25, 1957, be tabled for a report to be submitted by the Budget Director at the next regular meeting, December 2, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daughert , O'Neill, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Bagnall. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #939-57 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of business to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein people are waiting to be heard on those items. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Daugherty. Page 316 The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Bagnall was excused at 11:02 P.M., and returned at 11:04 P.M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall , it was #940-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and Director of Public Works dated November 21, 1957, and also the communication from Edwin M. Orr, Consulting Engineer, dated November 20, 1957, the Council does hereby amend Item #3 of Council resolution #659-57 adopted on August 26, 1957, so as to establish a bond for improvements in Har-Lo Subdivision in the amount of $58,000.00 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #941-57 RESOLVED that, Council resolution #659-57 is hereby amended to delete therefrom all reference to the Gordon-Begin Investment Company and to substitute in lieu thereof the Alby Development Company as pro- prietor of the proposed Har-Lo Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, City of Livonia, Michigan. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #942-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation of the Chief Inspector andlhrector of Public works dated November 12, 1957, re- commending a revision of Fee Schedule (B) in connection with fees for electrical permits and inspections so as to bring such fees into line with those of surrounding communities, and pursuant to Section 5.04 of Ordinance No. 51 known as the Building Code of the City of Livonia, the following amended Supplementary Schedule (B) is hereby approved and adopted, replacing all other such schedules in connection with similar matters; and that the following schedule be printed and distributed along with printed copies of such ordinance: REVISION OF FEE ;SCHEDULE (B) SUPPLEIENTARY SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ETP,CTRICAL PERMLTS AND INSPECTIONS CIRCUITS One Circuit (new or extend) $ 4.00 Each additional circuit .50 FIXTURES First 25 lamps or tubes or fraction thereof 4.00 Each additional 25 lamps or tubes or fraction thereof 1.00 Page 3165 A permit for circuits on a used car lot, parking lot, or barricade lighting will include the lamp sockets without additional charge. Flood lights of 1000 watts capacity each or over shall be considered as power units. Each cluster of flood lights consisting of lamps, each 1000 watts or over, shall be considered as one power unit of the sum of lamp wattages. Each gas-tube lamp shall be counted as one unit. Wiring fee includes a maximum of 7 lamps or tubes in existing building. MINOR WORK 3 outlets or less, in existing buildings, no rough inspections, no other work $ 14.00 OUTDOOR METER CABINETS Each location 4.00 SERVICE (Temporary for light, heat or power, or Permanent service only) 100 ampere or less 5.00 101 ampere to 100 ampere 10,00 Over 1400 ampere or Temporary Primary Service 15.00 Temporary service for new single and two family dwellings may be granted without additional charge on the permanent service, if requested when ma. ing application for the original wiring permit, and provided temporary is ready at time of first inspection. MOTORS, POWER AND HEATING UNITS Includes generators, rectifiers, welders, flood lamps 1000 watts or over, heating and/or power units based on horsepower, KW or KVA rating. Power plug outlet 14.00 1/14 HP, KAT or KVA to 10- HP, KW or KVA 4.00 Over 10 to 30 6.00 Over 30 to 50 10.00 Over 50 15.00 Eadh additional motor or unit 1.00 Fee charged is for the largest unit plus $1,00 for each additional unit of 1/1.4 HP or over. Central heating or cooling units or other mechanical equipment units installed as a complete single unit Page; 3166 package shall be charged for at the fee for the total sum of the HP, KW or KVA ratings. Separate components of systems must be separately listed on permit. Above fees include branch circuit wiring to the equipment. Fees for motors of less than 1/4 HP shall be based on the number of circuits supplying such motors. See circuit fees Domestic cooking appliances, dryers and water heaters shall be considered as not over 10NW in determining permit fee. WATER CONSERVATION EQUIPMENT 10 HP Tons or less 4.00 Over 10 to 30 6.00 Over 30 to 50 10.00 Over 50 15.00 COMBINATION PERMITS (Wiring, fixtures, motors, etc.) (Same premises and s arra owner) Fee shall be for the largest single unit listed plus fees at the additional rate identified with an asterisk (*) in the schedules. When the largest single unit fee does not exceed $4.00, the base rate is charged to to first circuit permit 4.00 FOOD WASTE GRINDERS In existing single or two family dwellings, each grinder 1.00 (Providing permit is filed prior to time of inspection - otherwise motor fee shall apply) ELECTRICAL SPACE HEATING (HESIDENTIAL ONLY)_ o including supplemental heating) First room 4.00 Each additional room 1.00* FEEDERS, MAINS, BUS DUCTS, ETC. First 100 feet or less 1 .00 Each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof 1.00:. Fees are waived if included on permits issued for motors, power wiring, etc., totaling more than 10 HP. UNDERFLOOR RACEWAYS,HEADERS FOR CELLULAR FLOORS, ETC. First 00 feet or less 4.00 Each additional 100 feet or fraction thereof 1.00* MOTION PICTURE APPARATUS Each machine 5.00 ADDITIONAL PERMIT FOR EQUIPMENT INSTAT,TFD AND INSPECTED But not included in original permit. Page 3167 Combination rate (*) shall apply on like equipment Lonly. Minimum permit fee $ 4.00 INDUSTRIAL AND COISERCIAL BUILDINGS (General Maintenance and installation of electrical equipment in existing buildings) Wiring (Each circuit) 5.00 Motors (Generators, welders, power units, etc.) Each S.00 Fixtures (Each 50 lamps or fraction thereof) 5.00 REPAIRS (GENERAL) Repairs and alterations not specifically covered in this schedule, each hour or fraction thereof 5.00 INSPECTIONS (SPECIAL, ADDITIONAL, INVESTIGATION, ETC.) Inspections or investigations not specifically covered in this schedule, each hour or fraction thereof 5.00 TRANSFER OF PERMITS Each permit 3.00 OVERTIME INSPECTION First one-half hour or fraction thereof 7.00 Each additional half hour or fraction thereof 5.00 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Circuses 12.00 Carnivals 10.00 Theatrical Road Shows 5.00 Temporary Lighting Displays 5.c0 SIGNS Wiring (Tag Inspections) First Sign (one circuit) 4.00 Each additional sign (same location) 2.00 (Provided inspection is made at the same time) Each additional circuit (any one sign) .50 Connection or reconnection First sign (one circuit) 4.00 Each additional sign (same location) 2.00 (Provided inspection is made at the same time) Each additional circuit (any one sign) .50 Page 3167-a Outline Tubing (Tag Inspection) First 50 feet of tubing (each location) $ 1 .00 Each additional 50 feet or fraction thereof 2.00 Outline tubing (Wiring and/or Connection) same fees as for sign wiring and connection or reconnection. SMALL SIGNS (TAG INSPECTION) Signs not exceeding two square feet on any- face and not exceeding two faces to any sign. First sign (one circuit) 4.00 Each additional sign (same location) .50 (Provided inspection is made at the same time) SMALL SIGNS (WIRING AND/OR CONNECTION) A separate permit is required listing the number of such signs at any one location under fixtures. (Write "small signs" under remarks) First 25 small signs 4..00 Each additional 25s or fraction thereof 1.00 Page 3168 WINDOW SIGNS (Tag inspection) Each sign (one circuit) 11.00 Each additional sign (same location) 2.00 (Provided inspection is made at the same time) Each additional circuit (any one sign) .50 A connection permit will not be required provided an approved indoor type transformer supplied with a flexible rubber cord six feet or less in length is connected to g properly installed and rated outlet within reach of the flexible cord. Connection: The fee for installation or extension of a circuit to provide a properly installed outlet shah include the connection of a window sign. (See circuit fees.) *See "Combination Permits" **Certificate of Occupancy & Compliance requested in writing by owner (special inspection requested pertaining to sale of 'wilding) each hour or fraction thereof. 5.00 LICENSES - GENERAL Examination fee for Electrical Contractor License 5.00 Examination fee for Electrical Journeyman License 2.00 Electrical Contractors License 25.00 Electrical Journeyman License 1.00 Registration Fee for Electrical Contractors 1.00 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. At 11:12 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. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #913-57 RESOLVED that, the Mayor, Director of Public Works and Mr. Al Roth of the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and 8lark, Inc., be given the authority to contact the Wayne County Road. Commission and the Wayne County Drain Commission to explore the ability of these agencies to in- stall the Deering Avenue outlet of that portion of the Master Drain plan of the City, estimated to cost $3,950$000.00, and obtain all other necessary data as to finances and procedures; and that a report thereon be submitted to the Council by December 3, 1957. A roll call vote was taken on t he foregoing resolution with the f ollowL ng result: AYES: Ventura, -,Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert and Grant. Page 3170 Councilman Ventura returned at 11:55 P. M. B y Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman O'Neill, it was #945-57 RESOLVED that, the complete budget for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 1957, and ending November 30, 1958, as submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September 13, 1957, pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VII of the Charter, and as revised by the Council, be and hereby is determined and adopted as provided by the Charter; that all proceedings on said budget be and hereby are approved as being in full conformance with the Charter; it appearing that proper notice of public hearing thereon was duly published in The Livonian on November 14, 1957; that, in order to raise the amount necessary to be raised by taxation, a tax levy of five (5) mills, i. e., five-tenths (5/10) of one (1) per centum of the State equalized valuation of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia has been previously approved; and that this resolution together with a summary of said budget, as adopted herein, be published with the minutes of this meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with thefollowing result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, -Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: Ventura. *Councilman Kleinert abstained from voting which is recorded as a yes vote, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 27, Section 19. The President declared the rea lution adopted. CITY OF LIVONIA, PaCtiIGAN GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED CASH BALANCES NOVEMBER 30, 1957 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1958 1956-1957 1957-1958 Balance Beginning & Adjustments $ 390,392.00 $ 145,000.00 Estimated Receipts 1,869,186.00 2,109,142.00 Total.. $2,259,878.00 $2,254,142.Q0 Estimated Disbursements 24_114,878.00 2,2514,1142.00 Estimated Surplus Available v`r 1145,0' 0.00 - Page 3171 CITY OF >>IVONIA, MICHIGAN L INCOI€ STAT;€I T 1957 - 1958 Revised Estimate 1957 - 58 PERMITS: Building 100,000 D.P.W. 5,000 Electrical 30,0000 Gas & Oil Tank Heating 15,000 Moving 160 Plumbing 35,000 Refrigeration 1,000 600 Sign Demolition 12 Zoning 6,000 Cert. Insp. 2,000 $ 195,5142 LICENSES: Bicycle 400 Dog 4,800 Driver 7,500 El. Contractor & Journeyman 900 L Heating Contractor 600 Trade 6600 20,400 FEES: Birth and Death Certificates 100 Dog Board, Sales & Release 1,60000 8 Dumping ,0 Plat & Petition Filing ,400 00 Top Soil Removal Con. Trade Reg. 2,000 Special Inspection 500 14,300 COURT: Fines 35,000 Violations 47,000 Civil Cases 500 State Cases 500 Misdemeanor 32000 86,00o SALE OF PUBLICATIONS: 500 STATE AGENCIES: Liquor Control 9,000 Sales Tax Diver. 145,000 Intangible Property Tax 26,000 Michigan Highway Fund 192,000 Race Track 1100,000 772,00o Page 3172 Income Statement - continued Revised Estimate L MISCELLANEOUS Cemetery 1957 - 58 200 Delinquent Int,. 400 Earned Discount 600 Miscellaneous 1,200 D.P. W.Income 22,000 Parks & Recreation 2,000 Water Dept. Rent 6,000 Discount on U. S. Treasury Bills 3,000 35,400 TAX C OLLECTIONS: Current 965,000 Delinquent 20,000 985,000 Grand Total — $ 2,109, _42 STATEMENT OF BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 1957, TO NOVEITER 30, 1958 General, Administrative and Legislative EXECUTIVE: L Executive Legislative 22,276.00 City Clerk $ 20,081.00 38,362.00 Election Commission 25,300.00 Accounting 19,6714.00 Financial 3617 60.00 Department of Law 35,630.00 Auditing 7,000.00 Judicial 23,615.00 City Planning 21,445.00 Civil Service 13,1475.00 Assessor 1,800.00 Board of Review 375.00 Zoning Board of Appeals 4,425.00 State and Federal Legis. 2,500.00 Racing Commission 1,200.00 Civil Defense 3,360.00 tGraffic Commission 2,550.00 Municipal Utilities & Supplies 35,950.00 Municipal Dues & Subscriptions 600.00 Board of Trustees 186.00 Library Commission 25,000.00 $ 34,96400 SERVICES AND OPERATIONS Dept. of Public Safety 511400.00 L Fire Department Police Department 389,531.00 Director of Public Works 336,122.00 6,900.00 Operations Division 492,751.00 Engineering Division 64,334.00 Page 3173 Services and Operations - continued Inspection Division $ 121,510.00 Parks Department 72,921.00 Recreation Division 54,854.0o Forestry Division 7,800.00 Cemetery Division 800.00 $ 1,552.923.00 Miscellaneous: Retirement 80,000.00 General Insurance 24,000.00 Employee Benefit Insurance 24,000.00 Middle Rouge Drain Bond 52,1406.00 Hydrant Rental 11 000 00 $ • Wayne County Library 16,000s00 Grandon Paving Bonds 62400.00 Highway Bonds 28,238.00 Acquisition of Land 64,683.00 306,727.00 UNALLOCATED FUNDS 52,528.00 GRAND TOTAL $ 2,254,142.00 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bagnall and unanimously adopted, it was #946-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a discussion had at a meeting on November 13, 1957, between officials of Redford Township and the Wayne County Drain Commissioners, the Council of the City of Livonia does herein request and recommend that all special assessment proceedings for the im- provement of the Livonia-Ashcroft Drain be declared void and such proceed- ings be discontinued;and the Council does further recommend in this con- nection that the Wayne County Drain Commissioner do all within his paaer to have discontinued and withdraw from the following litigation: William N. Simpson, John A. Jankowski, et al, and City of Livonia et al, vs. Henry V. Herrick, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, et al, Wayne County Circuit Court, In Chancery, No. 552-826. By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously adopted, it was #947-57 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the discussion with the officials of the Redford Township and the Wayne County Drain Commission held on the evening of November 13, 1957, at the Livonia City Hall, the Council of the City of Livonia does herein assure the officials of Redford Town- ship that the construction and installation of storm drainage sewage facilities in the future will, wherever possible, be planned and designed so as not to increase the present use of the Livonia and Ashcroft Drains for storm drainage purposes. Page 3169 NAYS: Jones. *Councilman Daugherty made the following statement: I am voting yes with the under- standing that the effect of this resolution is for the administrative heads of the City to contact the Drain and Road Commissions with no binding action on the City of Livonia. The President declared the resolution adopted. Councilman Ventura was excused at 11:50 P. M. By Councilman Bagnall, seconded by Councilman Kleinert, it was #944-57 RESOLVED that, in accordance with the request of the Michigan Water Resources Commission instructing the City of Livonia to proceed immediately to construct a relief line for the existing Joy Road Pump Station, the Council does herein approve of the plans and specifications for the construction of a gravity outlet sewer from the Joy Road Sewage Pumping Station prepared by the engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc., dated November 22, 1957, and identified by the signature of the Council President, the estimated cost of which will be $120,000.00; and further, that having considered the letter from the legal firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone stating that such project may properly be financed from surplus revenues of the present sewer bond issue and may also be validly added to the existing contract with the Board of Wayne County Road Commissi oners in connection with such bond issue and the Council, having determined that such project should have properly been included in said contract in the first instance, does herein request that the said Board: (1) Add the above described project to the contract dated March 21, 1955, and supplemented by a contract dated August 24, 1955, by and between the said Board and the City providing for the construction of additional major sewage facilities; (2) Approve the use of a sufficient amount of the surplus revenues presently in the possession of the county from the issuance of bonds in connection with the above contract to cover the cost of such project; (3) Approve of the making of progress payments from the above surplus revenues directly to the City of Livonia upon presenta- tion by the City to the Board of duly certified invoices; and further, that the City of Livonia hereby accepts responsibility for the construction, inspection, supervision and final acceptance of the pro- posed Joy Road Relief Line; and further that the Department of Public Works is herein authorized to immediately advertise for and receive bids for the construction of the Joy Road Pump Station Relief Line. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Daugherty, O'Neill, Bagnall, Kleinert, Jones and Grant. NAYS: None. Page 3171 Councilman Bagnall introduced the following resolution and requested that it be recorded in the minutes: RESOLVED that, henceforth no building permits shall be issued authorizing any residential, commercial or industrial construction in that portion of the City in Sections 314., 35 and 36 until, in addition to present procedures, the following procedures and conditions have been complied with: (1) That the City Engineer shall prepare and attach to every ap- plication for building permits affected by this resolution, a detailed report as to the effect of the proposed construction in regard to storm water drainage facilities; such report shall also contain a statement as to the adequacy of such facilities in con- nection with the proposed construction and the recommendation of the City Engineer in regard to the issuance of the requested building permit; (2) Such application with the above report and recommendation attached thereto shall be tra nsmitted to the Council; (3) Every application for a building permit, which would authorize construction in the above defined area, shall require the express approval of the Council by resolution before any such building permit may be issued by the Bureau of Inspection; and the Department of Law is herein directed to immediately prepare an ordinance and to amend existing ordinances in accordance with this resolution so as to make effective the procedure outlined above. The President declared the foregoing resolution denied because of lack of support. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously adopted, it was #918-57 RESOLVED that, this 227th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia be adjourned, and the balance of the agenda tabled until the first regular meeting in December; and that meetings for the month of December be held on the 2nd, 9th and 16th. The President declared the 227th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia duly adjourned at 12:04 A. M., November 26, 1957. Marie` W. Clark, City Clerk.