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REV. 10-1-2020
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
On September 21, 2020, the above meeting was called to order via remote
Zoom technology by President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Vice President
Scott Bahr led the meeting in the Invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Brandon
McCullough, Rob Donovic, Jim Jolly, Laura Toy, and President Kathleen
McIntyre. Absent: None.
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; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer; Mike Slater,
Director of Finance; Robert Jennison, LFD Director of Training; Sharon
Dolmetsch, Deputy Treasurer; Sara Kasprowicz, Administrator of Council Office;
Casey O'Neil, Director of Information Systems; Doug Moore, Assistant Director
of Public Works; Jacob Rushlow, Superintendent of Public Service, and Dave
Varga, Director of Administrative Services.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by White, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#263-20 RESOLVED that the minutes of the 1,904t" Regular
Meeting of Council held September 9, 2020 are approved as
presented.
President McIntyre announced there will be one (1) Public Hearing being held
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 via Zoom technology on the following matter:
Petition 2020-07-01-04 submitted by Adams Park Development, L.L.C.,
pursuant to Section 23.01 of the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance #543, as
amended, requesting to rezone the properties at 14416 Harrison Avenue and
28201 Lyndon Avenue (former Adams Elementary School site) located on the
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south side of Lyndon Avenue between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads in the
Southeast '/4 of Section 24 from PL (Public Lands) to R-1 (One Family
Residential)
She then stated there is New Data on Item Nos. 16-20, and Item No. 21, and that
there will be one (1) X-item heard at the end of the Regular Agenda.
President McIntyre wished City Treasurer Lynda Scheel a happy birthday, as
well as Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development.
Vice President Bahr stated he thought it would be appropriate to point out that
Councilmember Donovic is joining the meeting from his deployment with the U.S.
Army.
Councilmember McCullough welcomed two new members joining the City's staff,
Lashon Thomas, newly appointed as Director of Legislative Affairs, former
advocacy analyst at Trinity Health, as well as Josh Sabo, newly appointed
Director of Community Relations and congratulated them on their new roles in
the City.
City Clerk Susan Nash gave an update on the upcoming November 3rd General
Election, stating that 31,000 plus absentee ballots will be going out Tuesday, the
largest in the City's history. She stated that her office has been working for
weeks and on the weekend to accomplish this task. She thanked the many,
many volunteers from other City departments who donated their time to help in
the process, including Mayor Brosnan and Council President McIntyre. She
stated that starting on Thursday, September 24th, residents may come into City
Hall and request a ballot over the counter if they have not already applied for an
absentee ballot and that it is not called early voting but rather absentee voting.
There will be no tabulators set up in City Hall, the resident can come in and fill
out an application and a ballot can be issued over the counter or sent in the mail
to the applicant and if issued over the counter they have the choice to take it
home and vote it and bring it back or cast their ballot at City Hall.
President McIntyre talked about her experience in helping with the process and
how impressed she was with the integrity of the operation in assuring the
accuracy of the issuing of the ballots.
Councilmember Toy thanked Clerk Nash and her staff for their hard work. She
then asked when 31,000 absentee ballots are sent out, is there a bulk rate for
the mailing and Nash replied it does qualify for the bulk rate.
Cathy White, as Parliamentarian of Council, went over the rules of order for
Audience Communication.
During Audience Communication several residents brought up issues with noise
problems and protests at Planned Parenthood.
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September 2,
2020, re: various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
July 31, 2020, were received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
At the direction of the Chair, Item No. 7 was removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed on the Regular Agenda.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Jolly, it was-
#264-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated August 26,
2020, 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
Tech Mechanical HVAC LLC, 1490 East Highwood, Pontiac, MI 48340 for
the purchase and installation of a Liebert PX018 HVAC System for the
City Hall Data Center, to replace the current Liebert Challenger air
conditioning unit that is over 20 years old, for a total amount not to exceed
$42,000.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which
meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 101-915-982-000 (Information Systems Capital
Outlay Account)for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract,
approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
#265-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Assistant Director, dated August 19, 2020, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works, the City Attorney and
the Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposed Animal Sheltering Agreement between the
City of Livonia and the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Road,
Suite 220, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025, for the period commencing
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023, extending all terms and
conditions of the current agreement, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to
execute the attached agreement; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said item without competitive bidding in accordance with
Section 3.04.140D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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#266-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated August 12, 2020, 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 Brendel's Septic Tank
Service, LLC, 9481 Highland Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386, to
provide portable toilet service for the City's 2021 through 2024 Calendar
Year requirements for seasonal use placements and special events at the
unit prices agreed upon in their proposal, dated August 11, 2020, for an
estimated annual cost of $56,416.73 and an estimated total cost of
$225,666.93 for the four-year contract, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received which meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an annual expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$56,416.73 from funds already budgeted in Account No: 205-527-818-010
(Municipal Refuse Fund) for this purpose and future budgets shall reflect
this contractual obligation; FURTHER, in the event the low bidder is
unable to complete the work, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of the second lowest bidder, John's Sanitation, Inc., 59075 Oasis
Center Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178, for an estimated annual cost not to
exceed $86,541.25; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby 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 bidder(s) and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
#267-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Assistant Director of Public Service, dated August 18, 2020, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding
additional expenditure for the City's 2020-2023 Household Hazardous
Waste and Electronic Waste Drop-Off Program, previously authorized in
Council Resolution No. 361-19, adopted on November 6, 2019, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to amend the existing contract with Environmental
Recycling Group (ERG), 13040 Merriman Road, Suite 200, Livonia, MI
48150 and authorizes an additional expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $80,000.00, payable to ERG, as payment for waste drop offs in
August and September and to continue funding the Household Hazardous
Waste/Electronic Waste Program for the year 2020; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an additional expenditure in an amount not
to exceed $80,000.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No: 205-
527-818-035 (Municipal Refuse Fund)for this purpose; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#268-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 11, 2020, approved by the Director of
Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved for
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submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication from
Majid Koza, Manager, Group 10 Management, on behalf of Laurel
Investment, LLC, dated July 27, 2020, wherein a request is submitted to
vacate the public utility easement within the Holiday Inn property located
at 17117 and 17123 North Laurel Park Drive, Parcel ID Nos. 46-028-99-
0006-008 and 46-028-99-0006-007, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in
accordance with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
#269-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 2020, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which sets forth its Council Resolution #08-39-
2020, adopted on August 18, 2020, with regard to a request submitted by
Piano Shoe Properties L.L.C., requesting a one-year extension of all plans
which previously received approval by the City Council on July 8, 2019,
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 243-19, in connection with a proposal
to utilize a Micro Brewer license, including redeveloping the site,
expanding the parking lot and modifying the exterior facade of the existing
building in connection with the operation of a brew pub located on the
south side of Seven Mile Road between Inkster Road and Harrison
Avenue (27717 and 27719 Seven Mile Road), in the Northeast '/4 of
Section 12, 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 waiver use approval.
#270-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 2020, which transmits its
resolution 08-36-2020, adopted on August 18, 2020, with regard to
Petition 2020-07-03-03, submitted by Stonefield Engineering & Design, on
behalf of Haggerty Square, L.L.C. and Haggerty Residential, L.L.C.,
wherein a request is submitted to determine whether or not to vacate a
section of the existing public utility easement located on the east side of
Haggerty Road, between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads (19700 and
19750 Haggerty Road), in the Southwest '/4 of Section 6, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and does grant and approve the said Petition 2020-07-03-03, 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, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
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The President declared the resolutions adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Toy, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#271-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 2020, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which sets forth its Council Resolution #08-40-
2020, adopted on August 18, 2020, with regard to a request submitted by
Livonia Healthcare Real Estate, L.L.C., requesting a one-year extension
of all plans which previously received approval by the City Council on
August 26, 2019, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 294-19, in
connection with a proposal to demolish the existing nursing home (St.
Jude), and construct a new building in its place for the purpose of
operating a nursing and physical rehabilitation facility (Mission Point
Livonia), on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail, between Joy Road and Stark
Road (34350 Ann Arbor Trail), in the Southeast '/4 of Section 33, and a
communication from the City Treasurer, dated September 3, 2020,
regarding delinquent property taxes for summer and winter 2019, 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 waiver use approval and further conditioned upon the payment of
all outstanding property taxes prior to the same being turned over to
Wayne County for collection.
White took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 2019-01-03-
01)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
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Jolly took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY
ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.(Petition 2020-02-01-02)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Donovic, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#272-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated August 19, 2020, which transmits its
resolution #08-38-2020, adopted on August 18, 2020, with regard to
Petition 2020-07-08-05, submitted by Belaggio Homes, Inc., requesting
approval to develop a site condominium (Livonia Manor 3), consisting of
four (4) single-family homes, on the north side of Seven Mile Road
between Merriman Road and Osmus Avenue (31670 Seven Mile Road),
in the Southeast '/4 of Section 3, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2020-07-08-05
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions-
1.
onditions:1. That the Site Plan identified as Sheet 1 dated July 20, 2020,
prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to.
2. That the condominium Master Deed and Bylaws comply 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.
3. That the brick used in the construction of each condominium unit
shall be full face four-inch (4") brick.
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4. 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
of Livonia Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance requirements shall prevail and petitioner shall comply
with the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
5. 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, and giving the City of
Livonia the right to impose liens on each lot owner's property pro
rata and place said charges on their real estate tax bills in the event
said charges are not paid by the condominium association (or each
lot owner) within thirty (30) days of billing for the City of Livonia.
6. 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
7. 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 Diversity & Inclusion Training Report & Recommendation, dated
September 9, 2020, from the Office of the Mayor, re: subject matter of the City's
current status as to staff training and policies related to diversity, equity and non-
bias practices as they exist now and could exist going forward, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by McCullough, supported by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#273-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 27, 2020, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Scott Morgan, Safety
Manager/Site Superintendent, Soave Homes, received by the City Clerk's
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Office on August 25, 2020, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement in front of the newly constructed home located at 29614
Greenland, in the NE '/4 of Section 14, 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 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.
On a motion by White, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#274-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 27, 2020, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Scott Morgan, Safety
Manager/Site Superintendent, Soave Homes, received by the City Clerk's
Office on August 25, 2020, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement in front of the newly constructed home located at 29648
Greenland, in the NE '/4 of Section 14, 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 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.
On a motion by McCullough, supported by Donovic, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#275-20 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated August 27, 2020, approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a letter from Scott Morgan, Safety
Manager/Site Superintendent, Soave Homes, received by the City Clerk's
Office on August 25, 2020, requesting a waiver of the sidewalk
requirement in front of the newly constructed home located at 14950
Lyons Avenue, in the NE '/4 of Section 24, 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 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 letter from the Department of Finance, dated September 16, 2020, re.
Additional Information Regarding Factors Impacting Water and Sewer Rates,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
Bahr invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
McCullough gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE
13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND
REVENUES) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
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White invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
Jolly gave first reading to the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
White invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted, and would become effective
upon publication.
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McCullough gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
Jolly invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the foregoing
Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
Donovic gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13,
CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the Office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
White invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading to the
foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result:
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AYES: Bahr, White, McCullough, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
A communication received from the Director of Finance, dated September
17, 2020, re: delinquent water bill balances for 28700 Plymouth Road, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Toy, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it was-
#276-20 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Chad A. Mead, Chief
Administrative Officer, Mastronardi Produce USA, Inc., for an expansion
of at least 94,000 square feet of their refrigerated warehouse space and
offices located at 28700 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial
Development Overlay District #107);
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 Mastronardi Produce USA, 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, August 31, 2020, at the Livonia
City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS-
1.
OLLOWS:1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Mastronardi Produce USA, Inc., finds and
determines: (a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities
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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 Mastronardi Produce USA,
Inc., for an expansion of at least 94,000 square feet of their
refrigerated warehouse space and offices and the real and
personal property costs associated therewith totaling
approximately $8,600,000 located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Overlay District No. 107, 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 Bahr, supported by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was-
#277-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of
Council Vice President Scott Bahr at the Study Meeting held
September 9, 2020, the Council does hereby refer the subject
matter of an education session regarding water rates, specifically
how annual water rates are determined, to the Capital Outlay and
Infrastructure Committee for further discussion.
On a motion by Toy, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#278-20 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend
their rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
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so as to permit consideration of items that do not appear on the
Agenda.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was-
#279-20 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of
Councilmember Jim Jolly, at the Regular Meeting held September
9, 2020, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of
exploring the laws regarding time(s), place(s), and manner
restrictions for protests in the City of Livonia to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by White, it was-
#280-20 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Council Vice
President Scott Bahr, seconded by Councilmember Cathy White, at the
Regular Meeting held September 21, 2020, regarding the organizational
restructuring of the City Council Office, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Bahr, White, Donovic, Jolly, Toy and McIntyre
NAYS: McCullough
The President declared the resolution adopted.
During Audience Communication several people discussed racism in Livonia.
On a motion by Toy, supported by McCullough, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,905th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 8:28 p.m. on September 21, 2020.
Susan M. Nash, City Clerk