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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 2017
On May 8, 2017 the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by President
Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Scott Bahr led the meeting in the
Invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Scott Bahr, Brian
Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly and President
Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Cathy White.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
or Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Michael Slater, Director of Finance; Don Rohraff, Director of
Public Works; Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources and Mayor Dennis
Wright.
On a motion by Meakin supported by Jolly, it was-
#154-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1823rd Regular
Meeting of Council held April 24, 2017 are approved as
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
PRESENT: Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember Jolly informed the public about the Fallen Heroes Ceremony
Being held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
He then presented a commendation to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Chapter 114, located at 30905 Plymouth Road, and detailed all they do for our
veterans. The Commander of Chapter 114 accepted the commendation on their
behalf and gave the history of the blue Forget Me Nots that they will be passing
out on May 26tH
Councilmember Brosnan acknowledged Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative
Affairs, on her 25 years of service with the City and spoke of the attributes she
brought to each department she worked for.
Councilmember Bahr wished his daughter Kelsey a happy birthday.
Councilmember Kritzman wished his daughter Elizabeth a happy birthday.
Councilmember Meakin invited everyone to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony
being held on Saturday, May 27th at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Five Mile and
Farmington Roads, with music being provided by the Livonia Community Choir
and Clarenceville High School Band.
President McIntyre reminded everyone about the Salute to First Responders
event sponsored by Monaghan's Knights of Columbus with a special mass being
held on Sunday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Aidan's followed by a breakfast in
the activities center. Tickets are $10 for those who are not First Responders.
She then invited the public to a special free concert being held at the Robert and
Janet Bennett Library called "Music that Matters" put on by Robert Jones and
Matt Watroba on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m.
She also indicated there is new data on Items 9 and 19.
During Audience Communication Marlon Keilman, 37642 Howell, spoke about
the blight he is experiencing on his street and asked Council to look into the
issue.
Sara Pitchford, Livonia Jaycees Service Group, stated they have a series starting
this year and that the topic of Saving & Investing 101 will be held June 1St at the
Robert and Janet Bennet Library.
Conni Sroka, 17499 Doris, in the Brookwood Estates Subdivision, spoke about
sidewalk replacement in her neighborhood and the $455 invoice she had
received and questioned how homes are selected for it as well as other issues.
Councilmember Meakin assured Ms. Sroka that the Mayor will look into the
matter. Engineer Zilincik then spoke on the issue and told Ms. Sroka that his
office will go out and inspect it and advise her on the matter.
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Glen Moon, 34461 Wood Street, read a prayer and also provided Council with a
packet with information he would like them to read as well as a copy of the prayer.
Katy Rogowicz, 16067 Alpine, addressed Council asking for help in getting
response from the Police Department when she calls to report incidents. Both
President McIntyre and Vice President Kritzman responded to her.
George Donabedian, 14236 Beatrice Street, 58 year resident of Livonia,
informed Council that he can no longer live alone and will be moving to White
Lake but that Livonia and its vision will always be in his heart.
A communication from the Department of Law dated April 13, 2017, re.
International Outdoor, Inc. v City of Livonia, update, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works, came to the podium to speak about the
recent Hazardous Waste Days held in Livonia and to answer questions of Council
as well as receive feedback from them.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, it was-
#155-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Keleigh Styles, 36516 Parkdale, Livonia, MI 48150, dated April 12,
2017, requesting permission to barricade Van Court between Raleigh and
Levan, each day, from Monday, August 7, 2017 through Friday, August 11,
2017,from 9:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.,for the purpose of conducting Vacation
Bible School , the Council does hereby grant permission to barricade
Van Court between Raleigh and Levan, each day, from Monday, August 7,
2017 through Friday, August 11, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#156-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Derrick Rodriguez, 32421 Allen Court, Livonia, MI 48154, dated April 10,
2017, requesting permission to block the entrance of Allen Court, south of
Lyndon, west of Hubbard, on Saturday, June 25, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting an annual block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#157-17 WHEREAS, during World War I, Lieutenant Colonel John
McRae wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields" to honor his fallen
compatriots; and
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WHEREAS, "In Flanders Fields" quickly became the best known work of
Canadian literature with its powerful depiction of a field where poppies
grow among the crosses marking the resting places of men slain in battle;
and
WHEREAS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States adopted
the poppy as its official memorial flower; and
WHEREAS, during its 1923 encampment, the VFW decided that VFW
"Buddy" ® Poppies would be assembled by disabled and needy veterans
who would be paid for their work to provide them with financial assistance;
and
WHEREAS, VFW Buddy Poppies are still assembled by disabled and
needy veterans in VA hospitals; and
WHEREAS, the VFW Buddy Poppy Program provides compensation to
the veterans who assemble the poppies and provides financial assistance
to state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady Post 345 of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars have requested that the City of Livonia join them
in honoring the Buddy Poppy tradition;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of
the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby proclaim Thursday, May 11
through Saturday, May 13, 2017 as Buddy Poppy Days in the City of
Livonia, and urge all citizens to celebrate Buddy Poppy Days and to
support hospitalized veterans and their families who need assistance;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to
Governor Rick Snyder, State Senator Patrick Colbeck, State
Representative Jewell Jones, State Representative Laura Cox, the
Michigan Municipal League State and Federal Affairs Division, and the
Conference of Western Wayne.
#158-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated April 12, 2017, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Peter Ventura, 18517
Mayfield, Livonia, MI 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term
of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2020.
#159-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated April 12, 2017, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Glen Long, JR., 16186
Edgewood, Livonia, MI 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term
of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2020.
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#160-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated April 12, 2017, the Council does hereby
approve of and concur in the reappointment of Sam Caramagno, 17441
Merriman, Livonia, MI 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term
of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2020.
#161-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated April 10, 2017, and in accordance with the
provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Act 381 of
Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended, the Council
does hereby approve of and concur in the appointment of Heather
Douglas, 18500 Laurel Drive, Livonia, MI, to the Livonia Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority for a term which will expire on November 24,
2019.
#162-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April 10,
2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the
proposed support amendment of the standard software maintenance
agreement between the City of Livonia and Tyler Technologies, 840 West
Long Lake Road, Troy, MI 48098, as successor to New World Systems
and extending its current contract through November 30, 2023, to provide
the City with various services related to computer software maintenance
on an annual renewal basis for the period December 1, 2019 through
November 30, 2023, for the annual cost of $113,457.59 for December 1,
2019 to November 30, 2020, and the increase in annual maintenance fees
for the subsequent three renewals through November 30, 2023 not to
exceed 3% of the previous year's fee; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $113,457.59
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-915-851-020 (Computer
Software Maintenance) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the said Support Amendment without competitive
bidding inasmuch as Tyler Technologies is a sole source supplier in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute the Support Amendment for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid company and to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A correspondence from the Department of Community Resources, dated
April 28, 2017, re: specifications for the 2017 Ford E 450 Cutaway Van
Chassis, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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#163-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 4, 2017, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2017 Ford
Transit 350 High Roof 15-Passenger EI Wagon, for a total cost of
$53,803.00 and one (1) 2017 Ford E-450 Cutaway Van Chassis, for a total
cost of $73,201.00, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a grand total not to exceed $127,004.00, to replace
Bus #841 and #847 for Livonia Community Transit, the same to be
expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in the Capital
Outlay Budget for the Community Resources Department, Account No.
218-889-985-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B1300009 and Macomb County Contract#71-15, and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced vehicles
at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade
Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new vehicles.
#164-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 13, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the Department of Homeland Security's FY 2015 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the total amount of $145,455.00, to be used
by the Fire Department to upgrade and replace the outdated fire station
vehicle diesel exhaust systems, the same to be deposited and maintained
in Account No. 223-641-528-669 and appropriated for its intended
purpose; FURTHER, the City's required matching funds of 10%, in the
amount of $15,764.11, budgeted in Account No.: 401-000-976-000 are
hereby appropriated for this purpose.
#165-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 13, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote of Hastings Air Energy
Control, Inc., 5555 S. Westridge Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151 for
completing all work required in connection with the upgrade and
replacement of the outdated fire station vehicle diesel exhaust systems at
the Department's five (5) fire stations, for a total amount not to exceed
$157,641.14, having been the only qualified bid received and meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $141,876.90 (federal share
portion which equals 90% of the project cost) from the Department of
Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds
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available in Account No. 223-641-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$157764.10 (the City's share portion which equals 10% of the project cost)
from Account No. 401-000-976-000 for this purpose.
#166-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 29, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which sets forth its Council Resolution #03-18-
2016, adopted on March 28, 2017, with regard to a request from Josh A.
Suardini, Vice President, Etkin Management, L.L.C., as managing agent
for Victor East, L.L.C., dated February 27, 2017, for a one-year extension
of the approval of Petition 2014-02-08-02, previously granted in Council
Resolution #104-14, adopted on April 21, 2014, in connection with a
proposal to construct a one-story office-research building on property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road between Newburgh Road
and Victor Parkway (37640 Seven Mile Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and does hereby grant the requested extension for
a one-year period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions set forth
in the original site plan approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the
following result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
A one-page sheet of photographs received by the Office of the City
Clerk on April 24, 2017 from Michael Soave of Soave Homes, Inc., re-
request to waive sidewalk requirement for the single-family home to be
constructed at 19328 Angling, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, it was-
#167-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2017, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Michael Soave, Soave Homes,
Inc., dated April 10, 2017, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement
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in front of the residence located at 19328 Angling Road, in the SE '/4 of
Section 1, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as
omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental
effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to the relative lack
of other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this
location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at
some future date.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: Bahr and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Bahr explained his reasoning for his no vote.
A one-page sheet of photographs received by the Office of the City
Clerk on April 24, 2017, from Michael Soave of Soave Homes, Inc., re-
request to waive sidewalk requirement for the single family home to be
constructed at 19340 Angling, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, it was-
#168-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2017, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Michael Soave, Soave Homes,
Inc., dated April 10, 2017, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement
in front of the residence located at 19340 Angling Road, in the SE '/4 of
Section 1, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as
omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental
effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to the relative lack
of other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this
location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at
some future date.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilmember Brosnan spoke about the importance of connectivity in the City.
A one-page sheet of photographs received by the Office of the City
Clerk on April 24, 2017 from Brian Duggan, D.S. Homes, L.L.C., re: request to
waive sidewalk requirement for the single-family home to be constructed at
29220 Roycroft, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, it was:
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2017, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Brian Duggan, DS Homes, LLC,
dated April 10, 2017, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk requirement in
front of the residence located at 29220 Roycroft Avenue, in the SW '/4 of
Section 13, the Council does hereby approve this request inasmuch as
omitting the sidewalk on the subject property would have no detrimental
effect upon the neighboring properties at this time due to the relative lack
of other public sidewalks existing within the neighboring area; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby reserve the right to require sidewalks at this
location in the event that additional sidewalks are installed in this area at
some future date.
Brian Duggan was present to answer questions of Council.
Following discussion by Council, a roll call vote was taken on the foregoing
motion by Meakin, supported by Jolly, with the following result:
AYES: Meakin, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: Bahr, Kritzman and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution failed due to lack of majority support.
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On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, it was-
#169-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 12, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #04-24-2017,
adopted on April 11, 2017, with regard to Petition 2017-03-02-07,
submitted by 4-Legged Friends Daycare, L.L.C., to operate an animal day
care facility on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and
Gill Roads (33501 Eight Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the city
planning commission and petition 2017-03-02-07 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions-
1.
onditions:1. That the Site Plan labeled Sheet No. PD1, dated March 17, 2017,
prepared by Joseph Philips - Architect, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
2. The overnight boarding of cats and dogs is allowed provided a duly
qualified staff member is present always to care for the animals;
3. All animal waste shall be collected promptly, double-bagged and
disposed of properly within the enclosed dumpster area, with
regularly scheduled pick-up times to minimize odors and other
negative consequences;
4. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building, or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's design, texture and
color shall match that of the building. The enclosure gates shall be
of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel
fiberglass. The trash dumpster area shall be maintained at all
times, and the enclosure gates shall be closed at all times except
when in use;
5. The outdoor dog yards portrayed on the above-referenced site plan
shall be allowed provided the requirement as set forth in Section
11.03(b)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance that prohibits outdoor
runways, kennels or pens is waived by the City Council pursuant to
Section 19.06(1);
6. In the event of frequent noise complaints, the Petitioner shall
immediately begin employing better management techniques and
practices, including providing adequate soundproofing within the
building and/or around the outdoor dog yards, to the extent
necessary, to prevent an annoyance to the neighborhood or
surrounding properties from any loud or frequent barking;
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7. The number of dogs and cats within the facility shall be limited as
proscribed by the City's DPW Animal Control Officers;
8. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
9. That the plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of application
for the Certificate of Occupancy; and
10. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council, and
unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null and
void at the expiration of said period.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, it was-
#170-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 12, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #04-24-2017,
adopted on April 11, 2017, with regard to Petition 2017-03-02-07,
submitted by 4-Legged Friends Daycare, L.L.C., to operate an animal day
care facility on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and
Gill Roads (33501 Eight Mile Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, the
Council does hereby waive Section 11.03(B)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance
that prohibits outdoor runways, kennels or pens to allow for outdoor dog
yards in connection with the approval of waiver use Petition 2017-03-02-
07.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
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AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, it was-
#171-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Human Resources, dated April 20, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits resolution#17-59 adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on April 19, 2017, wherein it is recommended that the
proposed wage re-opener and additional pension issues in the 2013-2017
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (LLSA), as summarized in
the tentative agreement attached to the aforesaid communication, be
approved for the period December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017,
the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of
the Civil Service Commission; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
requested to affix their signatures to the said agreement, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, 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: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources, was present to answer questions
of Council.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Brosnan, it was-
#172-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Human Resources, dated April 20, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits resolution#17-60 adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on April 19, 2017, wherein it is recommended that the
proposed Police Command wage re-opener for the period December 1,
2016 through November 30, 2017, as summarized in the summary
attached to the aforesaid communication, be approved for the period
December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017, the Council does hereby
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approve of and concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service
Commission; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to affix
their signatures to the said agreement, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, 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: Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A communication from the City Engineer, dated May 3, 2017, re:
Request to Designate Consultant through the Qualification-Based
Selection (QBS) Process, to provide Construction Engineering Services,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR
86-177 CR 46-17, CR 405-16, CR 365-16, CR 363-16 and 252-16)
Vice President Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 8:08 p.m. to avoid any
perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, it was-
#173-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 21, 2017, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, is approved
by the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Third Party Agreement between
the City of Livonia, OHM Advisors and MDOT, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $184,078.43
payable to OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 for
construction engineering services in connection with the Amrhein Road
Reconstruction Project, Eckles Road to 2,900 feet east of Eckles;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $184,078.43 from Account No. 202-463-818-125
for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the
attached Third Party Agreement between the City of Livonia, OHM
Advisors and MDOT, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution, including any minor revisions as
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required by them to allow approval for OHM Advisors to provide
Construction Engineering (CE) Services in an effort to obtain
reimbursement for 81.85% of the costs on behalf of the City of Livonia for
the Amrhein Road Reconstruction Project, Eckles Road to 2,900 feet east
of Eckles Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Brosnan, Jolly and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Vice President Kritzman returned to the podium at 8:09 p.m.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,824th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 8:10 p.m. on May 8, 2017.
Susan M. Nash, City Clerk