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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 24, 2017
On July 24, 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,
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Jim Jolly, Cathy White and President Kathleen
McIntyre. Absent: Brandon Kritzman.
Elected and appointed officials present: Scott Miller, Planner IV;
Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City
Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of Legislative Affairs; Jim Inglis, Director of Housing;
Chief Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#245-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,828th Regular
Meeting of Council held July 10, 2017 are approved as
submitted.
Councilmember Jolly wished a speedy recovery to Officer McClain who was
injured while making a traffic stop on the highway.
President McIntyre stated there will be an X-item at the end of tonight’s agenda
as well as new data on Items 17 and 19. She then wished her son Patrick a
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Happy 14 Birthday.
She introduced the Livonia Robotics Team – The Warriors, under the direction
of Coach Carlini, and they detailed their accomplishments over the 2017 season.
They then provided a demonstration of their robot’s abilities.
During Audience Communication, Edwin Koziol, 11790 Jarvis, addressed
Council and expressed his concerns with a business being run out of a home
(Top Notch Upholster & Trim) on Cavell Street.
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Chief Caid gave an update on Officer McClain’s condition and detailed the event
that occurred in connection with his injury.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated June 20, 2017,
re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending May 31, 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated July 5, 2017, re:
forwarding the quarterly Investment Report for the City of Livonia as of May 31,
2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by White supported by Bahr, it was:
#246-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Jeff
Shingler, 28652 Grandon Street, Livonia, MI 48150, dated June 13, 2017,
requesting permission to close Grandon Street between Harrison Street
and Brentwood Street, on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 3:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to the approval of the Police Department
#247-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Lorna Doone McKenzie, 9265 Woodring, Livonia, MI 48150, dated June
16, 2017, requesting permission to close Woodring Street between
Oregon Street and Vermont Street, on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
#248-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Sarah and David Barnes, 32623 Hees Street, Livonia, MI 48150, dated
May 25, 2017, requesting permission to close Hees Street between
Hubbard Street and Georgia Street, on Saturday, September 9, 2017,
from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Saturday, September 16, 2017,
in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department.
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#249-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Caren Shatter, 15642 Sussex, Livonia, MI 48154, dated June 29, 2017,
requesting permission to close Sussex Street between Sherwood Street
and Fitzgerald Street, on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does
hereby grant permission as requested, including therein permission to
conduct the said affair on Sunday, September 10, 2017, in the event of
inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the
approval of the Police Department.
#250-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Tom
Progar, VegMichigan Summer Festival Coordinator, received by the
Office of the City Clerk on June 13, 2017, which requests permission to
waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, in order to hold its second annual summer
festival with live bands at Madonna University located at 36600
Schoolcraft Road from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 6,
2017, the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of
12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated July
10, 2017, re: Armenian Festival at Greenmead, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
A communication from Raffi Ourlian, Chairman, Armenian Community
Center of Greater Detroit, dated July 9,2017, re: Aremenian Festival at
Greenmead, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#251-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated July 10, 2017, which is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and communications from Raffi
Ourlian, Chairman, Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit, dated
July 9, 2017 and June 19, 2017, requesting authorization to sponsor a
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festival marking the 100 Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia at
Greenmead, to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m., the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit and all
equipment operators shall provide the City of Livonia with
appropriate insurance policies naming the City of Livonia as
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additional insured with liability coverage of at least $1 million, and all
certificates of insurance shall be submitted to the Department of Law
for approval by the City prior to the event;
2. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit and any
vendors involved in the sale of beer, wine and/or liquor on
Greenmead property shall be appropriately licensed and provide the
City of Livonia with a copy of the license(s) and an insurance policy
naming the City of Livonia as additional insured with liquor liability
coverage in the amount of $1 million, such certificate to be submitted
to the Department of Law for approval by the City prior to the event;
3. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit shall
execute a hold harmless agreement in favor of the City of Livonia in
a manner and form acceptable to the Department of Law;
4. That all vendors must obtain transient merchant licenses from the
City of Livonia prior to the event, and all necessary licenses and
permits from state and county agencies prior to the event;
5. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit shall pay
the police fee as stated on the City of Livonia Fees/Waivers IV
Category Grid as established in Council Resolution 660-03, adopted
on December 17, 2003;
6. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will provide
and pay for an ambulance on site in case of emergencies;
7. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will secure
the festival grounds with fencing if required by the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission;
8. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will provide
portable toilet facilities sufficient to accommodate all attendees;
9. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will have
procedures in place regarding admissions to the grounds and
provide security personnel for the duration of the festival;
10. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will be
responsible for the setup, maintenance and breakdown of any tents
or temporary onsite structures used during the festival;
11. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will be
responsible for grounds keeping, garbage removal and cleanup for
the duration of the festival;
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12. That the Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit will provide
additional towers of lighting for use at night and will remove same in
accordance with the rules and regulations of Greenmead;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of the Armenian Community
Center of Greater Detroit to pay a grounds rental fee of $1,500.00, as set
forth in the aforesaid communication, for use of the property; and with the
further understanding that the Historical Commission will have the
opportunity to realize additional profits from operating a food booth, and
sales from gift shop operations.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 27, 2017,
to which is attached a communication from Alison Smith, Director of Finance,
Livonia Public Schools, dated June 26, 2017, re: Tax Rate for Livonia Public
Schools for 2017-2018 School Year was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 23, 2017,
to which is attached a communication from David Bergeron, Assistant
Superintendent, Clarenceville School District, dated June 222, 2017, re: Tax
Rate for Clarenceville School District for 2017-2018 School Year.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 20, 2017,
to which is attached a communication from Scott T. Vandemergel, MMAO (4),
Director, Division of Assessment and Equalization, Wayne County, dated June
15, 2017, re: Tax Rate for County of Wayne for 2017, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated June 20, 2017,
to which is attached a communication from Michelle Saunders, Executive
Director of Financial Services of Oakland Schools, dated June 6, 2017, re: Tax
Rate for Oakland Schools Intermediate School District for 2017-2018 School
Year, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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A communication from the Director of the Livonia Housing Commission,
dated June 19, 2017, transmitting the LHC Audit Report for the Fiscal year ending
December 31, 2016, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
#252-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated June 22, 2017, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
Fiscal Year 2018 Municipal Credit Contract between SMART and the City
of Livonia for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, the Council does
hereby authorize the mayor and City Clerk to execute the Municipal Credit
Contract 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.
#253-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated June 24, 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 six (6)
Challenger Mobile Column Lifts, Model CLHM-185, from Equipment
Distributors, Inc., 51927 Filomena, Shelby Township, MI 48315, for the
Department’s Apparatus Maintenance Division for the new maintenance
bay addition, for a total amount not to exceed $52,718.49; the same
having been the lowest bid received which meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $52,718.49 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 401-
000-976-000 (Capital Project Fund) for this purpose.
#254-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated June 24, 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) PL
Custom Titan 170 Type 1 Ambulance on a 2017 Freightliner M2 Chassis,
from Halt Fire, Inc., 50169 W. Pontiac Trail, Unit 5, Wixom, Michigan
48393, for a total amount not to exceed $229,874.00, to replace the
current Frontline Squad 1, which is a 2009 Medtec Freightliner M2 with
94,320 miles; FURTHER, an amount not to exceed $229,874.00 is hereby
authorized to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose
in Account No. 101-338-985-000 (Fire Suppression-Capital Outlay-
Vehicles); FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is being purchased
through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative
Consortium and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
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forth in Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
#255-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 15, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Direct Fitness Solutions, LLC, 600 Tower Road,
Mundelein, Illinois 60060, for supplying the Department of Parks and
Recreation with three (3) Precor 835 Ellipticals in the amount of $5,195.00
each; for a total amount not to exceed $15,585.00; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$15,585.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-987-000
for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as
Direct Fitness Solutions, LLC is the sole authorized dealer for Precor
commercial products for the State of Michigan and no advantage to the
City would result from competitive bidding, and such action is taken in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the disposal of the replacement fitness equipment at
public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network
(MITN) after receipt of the new equipment.
#256-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 15, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of All Pro Exercise, 45255 Five Mile Road, Plymouth
Township, Michigan 48170, for supplying the Department of Parks and
Recreation with three (3) Octane XT4700 Cross Trainers in the amount of
$4,295.00 each; and one Octane XT6000 X-Ride in the amount of
$3,795.00; for a total amount not to exceed $16,680.00; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$16,680.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-971-000
for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as All
Pro Exercise is the sole authorized dealer for Octane commercial products
for the State of Michigan and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the disposal of the replacement fitness equipment at public auction hosted
by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) after receipt of
the new equipment.
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A communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
July 12, 2017, re: award of bid for six commercial grade treadmills, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
#257-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 15, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the unit price bid of Forte Fitness, INC., 7965 Ida Center Road, Ida,
Michigan 48140 for supplying the Department of Parks and Recreation
with six (6) Freemotion Treadmills for use at the Jack E. Kirksey
Recreation Center, in the amount of $4,995.00 each, including delivery,
for a total amount not to exceed $29,970.00, the same having been the
lowest bid received which meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $29,970.00
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-971-000 for this
purpose.
#258-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
June 15, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Aquatic Source, LLC, 190 Summit St., Brighton, Michigan 48116
for supplying the Department of Parks and Recreation with a leisure pool
filter sand replacement for use at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center,
for a total amount not to exceed $16,100.00, the same having been the
lowest bid received which meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $16,100.00
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-971-000 for this
purpose.
A communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
July 20, 2017, re: Award of Bid for the purchase and installation of a playground
structure for Dover Park, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
#259-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works, the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and the Director of Public
Works, dated June 2, 2017, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Gametime C/O Sinclair Recreation, P.O. Box
1409, Holland, Michigan 49422-1409, for the purchase and installation of
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a playground structure for Dover Park, for a total amount not to exceed
$75,000.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $75,000.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 401-000-987-000 (Capital Outlay) for this
purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein
pursuant to Section 3.04.140.D.1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary.
#260-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 28, 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 F150 4X4 Pickup Truck, with plow, safety lighting
and spray in bed liner, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a cost of $28,967.00; and the outfitting of said vehicle
by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan
48843, at a cost of $11,256.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$40,223.00; to replace a vehicle used by the Engineering Section, the
same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account No: 401-000-985-010 (Capital Outlay Budget); 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 for the new vehicle
purchase; and through the low State of Michigan MI-Deal bid price under
Contract No. 071B2200263 for the outfitting of said vehicle; and no
advantage to the City would result from competitive bidding, 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 vehicle at
public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network
(MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new vehicle; and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments as may be necessary.
#261-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 28, 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 F150 4X4 Pickup Truck, with plow, safety lighting
and spray in bed liner, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a cost of $28,967.00; and the outfitting of said vehicle
by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan
48843, at a cost of $11,710.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$40,677.00; to replace a vehicle used by the Building Maintenance
Section, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this
purpose in Account No: 401-000-985-010 (Capital Outlay Budget);
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
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purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract No. 071B1300009
for the new vehicle purchase; and through and the low State of Michigan
MI-Deal bid price under Contract No. 071B2200263 for the outfitting of
said vehicle; 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 vehicle at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt
of the new vehicle; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized
to approve minor adjustments as may be necessary.
#262-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 28, 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 two (2) 2017 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Vans (Vehicles #83 and #84), from
Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a cost
of $35,833.00 each, for a total cost of $71,666.00; and the outfitting of said
vehicles by Cannon Truck Equipment, 51761 Danview Technology Court,
Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, at a cost of $18,516.00 for Vehicle #83
and $18,969.00 for Vehicle #84, for a total cost of $37,485.00; for a grand
total not to exceed $109,151.00; to replace vehicles used by the Building
Maintenance Section, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in Account No: 401-000-985-010 (Capital
Outlay Budget); 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 for the new vehicle purchase; and through and the low
State of Michigan MI-Deal bid price under Contract No. 071B2200263 for
the outfitting of said vehicles; 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; and the Director of Public Works
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments as may be necessary
#263-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated May 19, 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) ODB trailer
mounted vacuum debris collector, Model Number LCT 600, utilizing the
National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Purchasing Contract which was
awarded to Old Dominion Brush Co., Inc., 5118 Glen Alden Drive,
Richmond, VA 23231 (under Contract No. 060612 – ODB), at an amount
not to exceed $29,240.00, to replace a unit that caught fire last year
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damaged beyond repair; FURTHER, an amount not to exceed $29,240.00
is hereby authorized to be expended from insurance carrier
reimbursement and budgeted funds from Account No. 205-527-987-000
(Capital Outlay Budget) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is based upon the low National Joint Powers
Alliance (NJPA) bid price (under Contract No. 060612-ODB), 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.
#264-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated June 29, 2017, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which sets forth Council Resolution 233-12, adopted on June
18, 2012, the Council does hereby approve a four-year extension of the
existing contract with D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, MI 48336, for performing all work required in connection
with water main taps and service connections, 3/4” to 2”, at various
locations throughout the City, as well as emergency water and sewer
repairs, at the unit prices bid, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000.00
annually; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 annually for a period of four (4)
years, commencing June, 2017, from funds budgeted in Account No. 592-
559-818-000 (Water Maintenance Section) for this purpose; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140.D.1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, since no advantage to the City would result
from competitive bidding in this type of service; and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to
execute a contract extension with the aforesaid company and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#265-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 30, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, requesting an additional appropriation and
expenditure from budgeted funds to enable payment in the amount of
$99,335.75 to D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 for materials and labor necessary to
perform emergency sanitary sewer repairs on Ellen Street, the Council
does hereby authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount not
to exceed $99,335.75 from the Water and Sewer Fund (Construction in
Progress), Account NO. 592-158-000, for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is
taken in accordance with Section 3.04.140D.1 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
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authorized to execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by
the Department of Law, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid company and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#266-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 30, 2017, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 337-14, adopted on November 5, 2014,
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, the Council does hereby authorize an increase to the OHM
Advisors (“OHM”) contract for design and construction engineering
services related to the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) Project
No. 7356-01-PHASE II locations from the amount of $1,315,000.00 to the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,575,000.00, to be paid from liquidated
damages assessed against Rohl Networks (“ROHL”) due to Rohl’s delays
in completing said project, resulting in a need for additional inspector days
from OHM in order to complete the project; FURTHER, the Council
acknowledges that OHM has provided over 420 additional inspector days
due to delays by Rohl at the cost of $610.00 per inspector day, resulting
in a reduction in the amount earned by Rohl of approximately
$260,000.00, which is to be paid to OHM Advisors per the executed
contract; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve the reduction in
already appropriated funds to be paid to Rohl, and the payment of those
funds to OHM in compensation for said inspector days.
#267-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2017, which transmits its
resolution #06-37-2017, adopted on June 27, 2017, with regard to Petition
2017-04-03-01, submitted by Andres and Shelley Lesko, to determine
whether or not to vacate an existing public utility easement located on the
north side of Curtis Avenue between Merriman Road and Mayfield Avenue
(31694 Curtis Avenue), in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 2017-04-03-
01, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the
necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, Meakin, Brosnan, Jolly, White and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
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On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#268-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 28, 2017, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #06-36-2017,
adopted on June 6, 2017, with regard to Petition 2017-06-02-08,
submitted by Soave/Oro Construction, L.L.C., to develop a planned
residential development under the Single-Family Clustering option
(Bishop Estates) located on the north side of Lyndon Avenue between
Inkster Road and Harrison Avenue (28200 Lyndon Avenue), in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 24, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
2017-06-02-08 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the Master Deed and bylaws complies with the requirements
of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16, Chapter 16.04-
16.40 of the Livonia Code of Ordinance, and Article XX, Section
20.01-20.06 of Zoning Ordinance #543, except for the fact the
following shall be incorporated:
- that each condominium unit shall be brick or stone, on all
four (4) sides, and the total amount of brick or stone shall
not be less than 80%;
- that the minimum floor area for each dwelling shall not be
less than 1,400 square feet;
- that all exterior chimneys shall be brick;
2. That the Site Plan identified as Sheet 1 dated June 14, 2017, as
revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
3. That the Landscape Plan identified as Sheet 2 dated June 14,
2017, as revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to, except that additional trees and
shrubs shall be planted around the detention system and at the
north end of Bishop Lane, subject to the approval of the Planning
Department;
4. That streetlights and sidewalks shall be installed throughout the
development to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department;
5. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth in the
Master Deed and bylaws and the requirements set forth in the City
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of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance requirements shall prevail and petitioner shall comply
with the Zoning Ordinance requirements;
6. That the petitioner shall include language in the Master Deed and
bylaws or a separate recordable instrument wherein the
condominium association shall reimburse the City of Livonia for any
maintenance or repair costs incurred for the storm water
detention/retention and outlet facilities;
7. That only a conforming entrance marker is approved with this
petition, and any additional signage shall be separately submitted
for review and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
8. That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from the City of Livonia Engineering Division;
9. That all rodents on site shall be exterminated before demolition of
the existing structure;
10. That the storm water retention pond must be treated on an ongoing
basis to prevent mosquitoes;
11. That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable bank
letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be established by
the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543,
Section 18.66 of the ordinance, shall be deposited with the City
prior to the issuance of engineering permits for this site
condominium development; and
12. 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.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#269-17 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia wishes to apply to the
Secretary of State for a grant to purchase new optical tabulators,
accessible voting devices and Election Management System (EMS)
software; and
WHEREAS, partial funding for the new voting system will be provided by
the State, and will include a combination of Federal Help America Vote
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Act and State-appropriated funds. Local funding obligations are detailed
in the attached quote from Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia plans to begin implementation of the new
voting system in 2017;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia City Clerk
is authorized to submit this Grant Application on behalf of the City of
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Livonia, Wayne County, on this 24 day of July, 2017.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#270-17 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#271-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Housing, dated July 20, 2017, relating to the tax-foreclosed
properties located at 9823 Merriman, 19315 Inkster and 16147 Henry
Ruff, the Council does hereby authorize the exercise of the City’s
Statutory Right of First Refusal with respect to such properties, and
payment to the County therefore in the amount of the statutory minimum
bid, being a total of $11,131.51, utilizing City of Livonia Funds to be
reimbursed to the City from Community Development Block Grant Funds;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional expenditure
in the amount of $12,000.00 for estimated closing costs, for a total cost of
$23,131.51. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
documents on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,829th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:32 p.m. on July 24, 2017.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk