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REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2018
On May 21, 2018 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Laura Toy at 7:00 p.m. Vice President Jim Jolly led the meeting in the
Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Jim Jolly, Brandon
Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, and President Laura Toy.
Absent: Brian Meakin.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Paul
Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; Dave Varga, Director of
Administrative Services; Ted Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, it was:
#181-18 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,848th
Regular Meeting of Council held May 9, 2018 are
approved as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, McIntyre and Toy
NAYS: None
PRESENT: White
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember White stated that Lisa Lunsford, a Livonia resident, could not be
present at tonight’s meeting but that Charles Perkins, Vice President of Business
Development for Global Strategic Supply Systems, a Livonia company, was
present to honor Ms. Lunsford for being named one of Crain’s top 2018 Notable
Women in Manufacturing. Perkins thanked everyone for the recognition on
behalf of Lisa and was given a plaque.
Councilmember McIntyre sent congratulations to Livonia Symphony and their
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Garden Luncheon that was held, and Livonia Civic Chorus celebrating their 53
year and commented on their event held at Clarenceville High School. She also
stated that the Senior Alliance is holding an inaugural fundraiser at George
Matick Chevrolet tonight and wished them good luck.
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Councilmember Bahr wished his wife a happy 16 Anniversary.
President Toy commented that flags will be flown at half-staff until May 22, 2018,
at the request of the Governor on behalf of the students at the Santa Fe High
School.
President Toy then reminded everyone that there will be a Celebration of Life,
honoring the life of Joan McCotter on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Greenmead
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
She then stated the Annual Memorial Day Celebration will be held Saturday May
26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Five Mile and Farmington.
She indicated there is New Data on Item #16.
There was no Audience Communication at the beginning of the meeting.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 20, 2018,
re: forwarding various financial statements for the City of Livonia for the month
ending March 31, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 30, 2018,
re: Retirement System Annual Report, as submitted pursuant to Public Act 202
of 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#182-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Keleigh Styles, 36516 Parkdale, Livonia, MI 48150, dated April 17,
2018, requesting permission to barricade Van Court between Raleigh and
Levan, each day, from Monday, August 6, 2018 through Friday, August 10,
2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 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 6,
2018 through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#183-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Ralph W. McComber, dated April 23, 2018, which requests permission to
waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, in order to hold a graduation party with a live
band at his home located at 14048 Blackburn Street, scheduled for
Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Council does
hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in
connection with this event to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
A communication from Michael T. Slater, Treasurer of the Plymouth Road
Development Authority (PRDA), forwarding the Annual Report for 2017 pursuant
to Public Act 197 of 1975, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
#184-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 25, 2018, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Elizabeth McCue, 11311 Berwick, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2021.
#185-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 25, 2018, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Carol Smiley, 19862 Stamford, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2021.
#186-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated April 25, 2018, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the reappointment of Ian Wilshaw, 36376 Fairway, Livonia,
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Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three
years, which will expire on June 9, 2021.
#187-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 16, 2018, 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) 2018 Ford
Transit 350 low roof 12-Passenger Wagon from Signature Ford, 1960 E.
Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a total amount not to exceed
$36,126.00, for use by Community Resources-Livonia Television, and to
replace one (1) Ford Explorer which will be transferred to Greenmead for
continued use, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget for the Community Resources
Department/Cable Television, Account No. 297-751-985-000; 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. 071B7700180 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.
#188-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
April 17, 2018, 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 SCI Floor Covering, Inc., 30610 Ecorse Road, Romulus, MI
48174 for performing all work required in connection with the carpet
installation at the Jack E. Kirksey Community Recreation Center in an
amount not to exceed $46,484.76, the same having been the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $46,484.76 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 208-755-
971-000.
#189-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 19, 2018, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Allie Bros. Uniforms,
Inc., 20295 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Fire
Department with uniforms and related uniform items for the unit prices set
forth in the attachment, for a period of three (3) years commencing June
1, 2018 to May 31, 2021, for the total estimated cost of $153,535.00, the
Council having determined to accept such bid for the reason that said bid
was the lowest qualified bid received which met all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the total
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estimated amount of $153,535.00 from funds already budgeted in Account
No. 101-338-768-000 (Uniform) for this purpose.
#190-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April 18,
2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote
submitted by ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street, Redlands, California 92373,
to provide software maintenance for Livonia’s Geographic Information
System (GIS), for a one year period from July 17, 2018 to July 16, 2019,
in the amount of $17,800.00, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 101-915-851-020 (Computer Software
Maintenance) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize this purchase without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with Sections 3.04.140.D.3 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#191-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 27, 2018,
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 100% of the City’s requirement of rock salt used for ice control from
Detroit Salt, 12841 Sanders Street, Detroit, MI 48217, at the unit price of
$49.85 per ton for the 2018-2019 season and at the unit price of $51.35
per ton for the 2019-2020 season, available through cooperative bid
pricing, for an estimated total amount of $124,625.00 for the 2018-2019
season and $128,375.00 for the 2019-2020 season; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$124,625.00 for the 2018-2019 season and $128,375.00 for the 2019-
2020 season from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No.
101-463-784-000; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize three (3)
one-year extensions at the approved three percent (3%) per year increase
upon mutual consent between the vendor and the City of Livonia;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid action
without competitive bidding since same is based on the low cooperative
bid pricing and in accordance with Section 3.04.140D4 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#192-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 24, 2018,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 265-17, 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 $137,839.11 to
D’Angelo Brothers, Inc., 30750 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48336 for materials and labor necessary to perform emergency
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sanitary sewer siphon replacement on Burton Court to Pollyanna (Invoice
No. 5174); and $21,998.50 payable to OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, MI 48150 for engineering services related to the sanitary
sewer siphon replacement (Invoices Nos. 193364 and 192502), the
Council does hereby authorize an appropriation and expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $159,837.61 from the Water and Sewer Fund,
Account NO. 592-158-000 (construction in progress), 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.
#193-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 23, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #04-23-2018,
adopted on April 17, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-03-02-05,
submitted by Vibe Credit Union, requesting approval to construct and
operate a credit union with drive-thru facilities located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16825
Middlebelt) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 14, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 2018-03-02-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the site plan marked SP-1 prepared by Zimmerman Design,
L.L.C., dated March 23, 2018 is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
2. That the traffic lanes serving the drive-up teller facilities and ATM
shall be allowed to be nine feet six inches (9’-6”) in width only if the
twelve-foot (12’) requirement is waived by the City Council by
means of a separate resolution by which two-thirds of the members
of the City Council concur;
3. That appropriate recordable legal instrumentation, such as a cross
access agreement, that gives notice and outlines the terms of how
the subject property would share access with the abutting Tim
Hortons property to the south, shall be supplied to the Inspection
Department at the time a building permit is applied for;
4. That the landscape plan marked LP-1 and the plant information
plan marked LP-2 prepared by Zimmerman Design, L.L.C., both
dated March 23, 2018 are hereby approved and shall be adhered
to;
5. That all disturbed lawn areas, including road right-of-way, shall be
sodded in lieu of hydro-seeding;
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6. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas and all planted materials shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
7. That the landscaped greenbelt along the west property line, as
shown on the approved landscape plan, is hereby accepted and
shall be substituted for the protective wall required by Section
18.45 of the Zoning Ordinance;
8. That any change of circumstances in the area containing the
greenbelt resulting in a diminution of the greenbelt’s effectiveness
as a protective barrier, the owner of the property shall be required
to submit such changes to the Planning Commission for their
review and approval or immediately construct the protective wall
pursuant to Section 18.45;
9. That the elevation plans marked A-2 and A-3 prepared by
Zimmerman Design, L.L.C., both dated March 23, 2018 are hereby
approved and shall be adhered to;
10. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
11. That there shall be no outside dumpster located on the site, and all
trash must be contained within the building except on the day trash
is scheduled for removal;
12. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including soil erosion and
sedimentation control permits;
13. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
14. 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;
15. That no exposed LED lightband neon shall be permitted on this site
including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows;
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16. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
17. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of
application for building permits, and
18. 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.
#194-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated April 23, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #04-23-2018,
adopted on April 17, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-03-02-05,
submitted by Vibe Credit Union, requesting approval to construct and
operate a credit union with drive-thru facilities located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Puritan Avenue and Six Mile Road (16825
Middlebelt) in the Northeast ¼ of Section 14, the Council does hereby
waive the twelve foot (12’) width requirement set forth in section
10.03(l)(1) and incorporated by reference in Section 11.03(n)(3) of Zoning
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to allow for a minimum nine-foot six
inches (9’-6”) width for the drive-up lanes and the bypass lane for drive-
thru traffic.
#195-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated April 27, 2018, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a proposed License Agreement between the City of
Livonia and Consumers Energy Company for property located at 32000
Glendale Street, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to allow Consumers Energy
permission to use as a construction show up site, to include the outdoor
storage of commercial vehicles and other construction equipment, for an
annual rent of $30,000.00 for a one-year term commencing May 1, 2018
through April 30, 2019, with the option to extend the agreement for up to
three (3) years at the same annual rate, the Council does hereby approve
the aforesaid agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached agreement,
subject to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, White, McIntyre, and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
A letter from Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018, re: Livonia Audit
Reports for Fiscal Year 2017, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
A letter From Plante & Moran, dated April 16, 2018, re: Independent
Auditor’s Reports, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A Federal Awards Supplemental Information from Plante & Moran, dated
April 16, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A Financial Report with Supplemental Information, from Plante & Moran,
dated November 30, 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
Councilmember Bahr, as Chair of the Finance and Budget Committee, reported
out on the meeting of Monday, April 30, 2018.
This item will remain in Committee.
New renderings received by the Office of the City Clerk on May 14,
2018, re: Petition 2018-01-02-02, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
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New renderings received via email for the Committee of the Whole
Meeting, dated May 2, 2018, re: Petition 2018-01-02-02, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
President Toy, as Chair of the Committee of the Whole, reported out on the
meeting of Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
On a motion by Kritzman, supported by Jolly and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#196-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 2, 2018,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 135-18, and further having
considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
March 5, 2018, which transmits its resolution #02-10-2018, adopted on
February 27, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-01-02-02, submitted by
Haggerty Square, requesting special waiver use approval pursuant to
Article XX of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
to develop a Planned General Development consisting of a proposed
retail shopping center and multi-family housing development under a
single unified plan called Haggerty Center, at 19700 and 19750 Haggerty
Road, located on the east side of Haggerty Road between Seven Mile
Road and Eight Mile Road in the Southwest ¼ of Section 6, which property
is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 2018-01-02-02 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Overall Site Plan, Site Plan (Phase 1), and Site Plan
(Phase II), marked Sheets C-3, C-4 and C-5, respectively, all dated
May 11, 2018, as revised, prepared by Stonefield Engineering &
Design, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to; except for
the location, size and design of all identification ground signs shall
return to the Planning Commission for further review prior to the
issuance of any sign permits for the project;
2. That the Landscaping Plan (Commercial) and Landscaping Plan
(Residential), marked Sheets C6 and C-7, respectively, dated May
11, 2018, as revised, prepared by Stonefield Engineering & Design,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
3. That the Exterior Elevations for Buildings A thru D, inclusive,
marked Sheets A.201, A.202, A.203, and A.204, dated May 11,
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2018, as revised, prepared by Biddison Architecture+Design, are
hereby approved and shall be adhered to;
4. That the Garage Plan and Exterior Elevations, marked Sheets
A.205 thru A.210, inclusive, dated May 11, 2018, as revised,
prepared by Biddison Architecture+Design, are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to;
5. That the approval is subject to the Petitioner submitting a
Development Agreement to be executed between the City and the
Developer addressing items pertinent to the construction of the
project as well as the long-term operation of the development, such
as, but not limited to: divisions, leasing and separation of
ownership; parking; site design standards; permitted and
prohibited uses; dimensional standards; and maintenance of
utilities;
6. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by the building parapets or screening that
shall be of a compatible character, material and color to other
exterior materials on the building;
7. That the walls of the trash/recycle enclosures shall be a minimum
of seven feet (7’) in height, constructed out of the same masonry
used in the construction of the buildings or in the event a poured
wall is substituted, the wall’s design, texture and color shall match
that of the buildings. The enclosure gates shall be of solid panel
steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel fiberglass.
The trash dumpster area shall be maintained and when not in use
closed at all times;
8. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including soil erosion and
sedimentation control permits;
9. That all light fixtures shall not exceed a mounting height of twenty
feet (20’) and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray
light trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadways;
10. That only conforming wall signage is approved with this petition,
and any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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11. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the buildings or around the
windows;
12. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for; and
13. 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.
With the approval of this action, this item will be out of Committee.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#197-18 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Nick Brenner, Real Estate
Representative for Menard, Inc., re: for the rehabilitation of building and
related property to operate as a truss manufacturing plant, as well as a
rail siding constructed to operate a lumber transload operation at their
facility located at 12701 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial
Development Overlay District #108); and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed equipment is to be located, i.e., the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received; and
WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt
from ad valorem taxes within the City of Livonia, after granting this
certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV
of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Menard, Inc., the Assessor, and
a representative of each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a
hearing on this application and said hearing having in fact been conducted
at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Menard, Inc., finds and determines: (a) that the
granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate shall not
have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing
unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental
unit in which the equipment is to be located; and (b) the applicant has
fully complied with the requirements of Section 9, Act No. 198, P.A.
1974, as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Menard, Inc., covering new
equipment for their facility located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 108, for twelve (12) years.
3. That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198, P.A.
1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between the
applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the understanding
and the commitment between the applicant and the City Council upon
approval of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, the Council
hereby authorizes the Administration to negotiate such Letter of
Agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such
Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificates.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#198-18 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember
Brandon M. Kritzman, at the Public Hearing held on April 30, 2018, the
Council does hereby determine that the granting of this tax abatement is
conditioned upon the Petitioner working with the Planning and Inspection
Departments on improving the landscaping within and around the
detention pond in front of the Menard Store property.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#199-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council President Laura Toy, dated May 3, 2018, to which is attached a
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communication from the Department of Assessment, dated May 3, 2018,
the Council does hereby discharge the Committee of the Whole from
further consideration of Council Resolution 75-18 relating to Petition 2018-
01-LS-01, submitted by Danny Fitzgerald, Classic Building Company,
requesting a lot split for Tax Item No. 46-02-01-0399-002, located on the
south side of Eight Mile east of Middlebelt, 20208 Parkville.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#200-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 18, 2017, requesting approval of the following items:
1. The issuance of a permit to Wade Shows to conduct carnival amusement
rides at Ford Field and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park, as part of the
SPREE-68 Celebration, on June 19, 20, and 21, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to
midnight and on June 22, 23, and 24, 2018, from 12:00 noon to midnight,
subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Civic
Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. being identified
as additional insureds on Wade Shows’ general liability insurance policy;
2. Authorization of the Anniversary Committee to conduct a fireworks display
at John Stymelski Veterans’ Park to be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018,
at approximately 10:15 p.m., which display will be controlled by American
Fireworks, Inc., subject to providing liability insurance for this event and
subject to the City of Livonia, Livonia Public Schools, the Livonia Civic
Arenas, Inc. and the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., being
designated as additional insureds on its policy;
3. Authorization of the Livonia Anniversary Committee to use and/or lease
the facilities at Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena (subject to the terms of the
existing lease between the Livonia Civic Arenas, Inc. and the City of
Livonia) and John Stymelski Veterans’ Park during the period of the
SPREE-68 Celebration in accordance with the fees/waivers grid for
events co-sponsored by the City of Livonia; and
4. A waiver of all fees prescribed by ordinance or law with respect to Items
2 and 3 above, as well as a waiver of all vendors’ license fees for
community organizations and/or groups authorized to participate in
SPREE-68 by the Anniversary Committee.
The Council does hereby concur in and approve the foregoing requests
subject to the condition that no alcoholic beverage containing more than
21% of alcohol by volume may be used, kept or stored on or in any portion
of Ford Field, Eddie Edgar Arena, or John Stymelski Veterans’ Park or
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any street or parking area adjacent thereto; and the City Clerk and all other
appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#201-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 18, 2017, wherein it is requested that the following City
streets be closed to through traffic from 8:00 a.m. on June 18, 2018,
through 12:00 noon on June 25, 2018 (Monday to Monday):
Stark Road from the Family Y, 14255 Stark, to Lyndon
Lyndon from Farmington Road to Stark Road
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND GRANT THIS
REQUEST IN THE MANNER AND FORM HEREIN SUBMITTED;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that Farmington Road be
closed from the I-96 overpass to Five Mile Road on Sunday, June 24,
2018, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. or until the road is
returned to normal traffic operation in connection with the annual SPREE
fireworks display, and does hereby authorize the City of Livonia to assume
liability for any damage claims which may arise as a result of the road
closure, and that Sgt. Brian Leigh is hereby designated and authorized to
sign the road closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department,
Fire Department and Wayne County; and to the extent possible, SPREE
is requested, in conjunction with the Police Department, to do all things
necessary to alleviate traffic problems for the residents of Stoneleigh
Village Subdivision during the 2018 Anniversary Celebration, including
signs on the barricades indicating “local business and residents only.”
On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#202-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the letter from Dan
Spurling, President, Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., dated
November 18, 2017, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc., for permission to display
banners advertising SPREE-68 on Farmington Road and Five Mile Road
from May 22, 2018 through June 27, 2018, and to display 4’ x 8’ signs at
City Hall and Ford Field from MAY 22, 2018 through June 27, 2018, at no
additional cost to SPREE; Further, the Council does hereby permit the
Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. to acknowledge supporters with
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banners and signage not to exceed 3’ x 5’ in size on Ford Field and the
ball diamonds from May 22, 2018 to June 27, 2018; and the City Clerk
and all other appropriate City officials and agencies are hereby requested
to do all 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 McIntyre, supported by Kritzman and unanimously
adopted, this 1,849th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on May 21, 2018.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk