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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 1, 1978, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the
Council at approximately 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Robert D. Bennett and Robert R. Bishop. Absent-
Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, Frank Kerby,
Chief Building Inspector, Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; John T. Dufour,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Joseph J. Falk, Planning Commission; Tommy
Mitchell, Traffic Commission; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
X60-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 875th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 18, 1978, are hereby
approved.
The communication dated January 17, 1978 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Civil Action No. 77-702662-AS (Paul J. Mehl and Gloria A. Shea vs City
of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 12, 1978,
with respect to Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 77-1181 (Jeffray Lauren Land
Company vs City of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING CHAPTER 15 THERETO.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
LAYES. Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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. RE: PETITION NO.
77-4-1-9 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
C-2.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
LNAYS: Bennett and Brown.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Nash took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance .
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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.
A roll c'.11 vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES. Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond and Bishop.
L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#61-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated January 9, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of diesel fuel, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to authorize the purchase of said Diesel Fuel from Standard Oil,
effective December 8, 1977, for the Unit Price of 40.2¢ Gallon, said price
being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations, further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase without competi-
tive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised
to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#62-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Donald G.
Miller, 171+2 Westbrook, Livonia, Michigan and Adamo Vandetti, 171+3
Golfview, Livonia, Michigan, dated January 11, 1978, wherein a request is
submitted for the installation of a sidewalk on Six Mile Road at an
alternate location, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item
to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 22, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 12, 1978, with respect
to the request from Arnold's, Incorporated for a new SDD license to be
held in conjunction with 1977-1978 SDM licensed business located at
28111 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to recommend that this application be denied without prejudice
inasmuch as the applicant's request does not comply with the requirements
set forth in the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.03(r), and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to
strike therefrom the words "without prejudice. "
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result
AYES Bennett, Bishop, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• Raymond and Nash.
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A roll call vote was taken on the resolution, as amended, as follows•
463-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated November 22, 1977, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Fblice, dated January 12, 1978, with
respect to the request from Arnold's, Incorporated for a new SDD license
to be held in conjunction with 1977-1978 SDM licensed business located at
28111 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to recommend that this application be denied inasmuch as the
applicant's request does not comply with the requirements set forth in the
Livonia Zoning Ordinance, Section 11.03(r), and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
464-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Chief Bldg. Insp & the Director of Public Works, dated January 13,
1978, approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council resolution 4875-77 with regard to a complaint from Mr. Wilbur
Tucker, 20+06 Floral, Livonia, Michigan 48152, concerning the noise
caused by the Borman Food Store Outlet at 28111 West Eight Mile Road, and
to which communication is attached a report from William J. MacDonald,
Inspector, concerning this matter, the Council does hereby request that
the Bureau of Inspection do all things necessary to enforce and obtain
compliance with existing City Ordinances for the purpose of alleviating
the instant case, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare
an amendment to title 3, Article 2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, the
Noise Ordinance, for submission to Council in order to establish noise
level controls, and, where residen .ial homes are adjacent to the rear,
deliveries shall be prohibited during certain hours of the night, as well
as other standards in accordance with the aforesaid recommendation of the
Bureau of Inspection.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#65-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated January 5, 1978, which transmits its resolution
No. 12-279-77 adopted on December 13, 1977 with regard to Petition
77-11-8-33 submitted by John E. Higgins, Detroit Bank-Livonia, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to alter the exterior
of an existing building located on the north side of Seven Mile Road
within the Livonia Mall Shopping Center in Section 2, pursuant to the
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provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 511.3, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 77-11-8-33 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#66-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1978 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
No. 12-283-77, adopted on December 20, 1977, with regard to Petition No.
77-11-2-25, submitted by Volk and London, Architects for Trinity Baptist
Church, requesting waiver use approval to construct a home for the elderly
on property zoned PS located on the north side of Six Mile Road between
Haggerty Road and the I-96/275 Freeway, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made
by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 77-11-2-25 is hereby
approved and granted, with the exception of deleting therefrom conditions
(1) relative to the Site Plan, and (2) relative to Building Elevations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#67-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 16,
1978 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No.
12-283-77, adopted on December 20, 1977, with regard to Petition No.
77-11-2-25, submitted by Volk and London, Architects for Trinity Baptist
Church, requesting waiver use approval to construct a home for the elderly
on property zoned PS located on the north side of Six Mile Road between
Haggerty Road and the I-96/275 Freeway, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7,
and the Council having previously approved the said Waiver Use in Council
Resolution No. 66-78, the Council does hereby determine to condition said
Waiver Use approval upon compliance with the following additional condi-
tions.
(1) that Site Plan #1793A, revised 12/16/77, prepared by Volk and
London Architects is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
and
(2) that Building Elevations as shown on Plan #1793A, Sheet No. 7,
are hereby approved and shall be adhered to.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the Site Plan with regard to Petition 77-11-2-25
submitted by Volk and London, Architects for Trinity Baptist Church,
is hereby referred to the Committee of the Whole for further considera-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#68-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
from the City Engineer, dated January 3, 1178, Approved by the Director
of Azblic Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize a release to Vacri Land Company, 26+31 Meadowview,
Farmington, Michigan, the proprietor of the Blue Grass Estates Subdivi-
sion, located in the east l/4 of Section 18, of the Cash Escrow to insure
the installation of Survey Monuments and Markers in the amount of
$5,250.00 deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution
563-77, adopted on June 15, 1977, and further, the financial assurances
now on deposit with the City for general improvements and sidewalk improve-
ments shall remain the same and unchanged, the action herein being taken
for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engin-
eer; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#69-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 6, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 563-77,
adopted on June 15, 1977, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City for general improvements in the Blue Grass Estates
Subdivision located in the East 1/2 of Section 18 to $82,000.00 of which
at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of remaining
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improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City including those
for Sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, with the
exception of Cash Escrow moneys for Survey Monuments and Markers which
were previously released in Council Resolution No. 68-78, adopted on
February 1, 1978, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby author-
ized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#70-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 3, 1978, approved by the Director of
PUblic Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby release to Curtis Building Company, 25950 Five Mile Road, Detroit,
Michigan, the proprietor of the Sheffield Subdivision, of the Cash Escrow
in the amount of $2,745.00 to insure the installation of Survey Monuments
and Markers, deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution
No. 792-75, adopted on September 24, 1975, as thereafter subsequently
amended in Council Resolutions 177-76, 178-76 and 969-76, and further, the
financial assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements
and sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
of the City Engineer, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#71-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 3, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize a release to Curtis Building Company, 2550 Five Mile
Road, Detroit, Michigan, the proprietor of the Wildwood Forest Subdivi-
sion, of the Cash Escrow in the amount of $2,945.00 to insure the installa-
tion of Survey Monuments and Markers, deposited with the City in accord-
ance with Council Resolution No. 362-76, adopted on April 28, 1976, as
amended by Council Resolution No. 794-76, and further, the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements and side-
walk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the
City Engineer; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 8 24+ P M.
By Councilman Bishop seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#72-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated January 6, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to-amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 698-77,
adopted on July 13, 1977, so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now
on deposit with the City for general improvements in the Brookwood West
Subdivision located in the Southwest 1/4+ of Section 11 to $118,000.00 of
which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash to cover the cost of remaining
improvements in said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accordingly, further, all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City including those
for Sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and unchanged, and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 8.25 P M
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#73-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated January 6, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 1078-76
as amended by Council Resolution No. 835-77, adopted on September 7, 1977,
so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City for
general improvements in the Francavilla Subdivision No. 2 in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 9 to $106,000.00 of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in
cash to cover the cost of remaining improvements in said Subdivision, and
the Financial Assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be
reduced accordingly, further, all other financial assurances now on
deposit with the City including those for Sidewalk improvements shall
remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all thipgs necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown
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#74-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated December 27, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution No. 741-77,
adopted on July 27, 1977, so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now
on deposit with the City for general improvements in the Windridge
Village Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4 to
$202,000.00 of which at least $10,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the
cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision, and the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced accord-
ingly; further, all other financial assurances now on deposit with the
City including those for Sidewalk improvements shall remain the same and
unchanged; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#75-78 RESOLVED, that having considered uhe communication from the City
Engineer, dated January 10, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City
dedicate certain right-of-way on City ownedproperty located on Newburgh
Road in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
the Council does hereby determine to dedicate and establish for right-of-
way purposes only the following described property.
The West 60 feet of the following described parcel of land:
That part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning S.
0° 00' 14" E. , 928.14 feet from W. 1/4 corner Section 5,thence
S. 89° 41' 26" E. 507.05 feet, thence S. 0° 16' 10"W. , 200 feet;
thence N. 890 41' 26" W 506.09 feet; thence N. 0° 00' 14" W.
200 feet to point of beginning (Newburgh Road right-of-way).
and further, the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation is hereby requested to
record the said right-of-way dedication on all maps issued by that office;
and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy
of this resolution recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#76-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated December 19, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that an appraisal
be obtained of certain right-of-way located in the S.W. quadrant of the
proposed railroad grade separation to be constructed on Newburgh Road,
being a portion of Bureau of Taxation parcel 30A1a2a, Ala3a, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the Department of Law to employ the
services of an expert Real Estate Appraiser for a sum not to exceed $300.00
for this purpose, and the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$300.00 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road
Account) subject to reimbursement of the same to the said account at such
time as proceeds of the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue account become available, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#77-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated January 13, 1978, approved by the Assessor and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from
Mr. Louis J. Stopar, 20334 Parkville, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in
accordance with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as
Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item No's. 46 002 01 0395 000 (01e395), 46 002 01 0396
000 (01e396), and 46 002 01 0397 000 (01e397) would not be contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly,
approve of dividing and combining of the same into eight (8) parcels, the
legal descriptions of which shall read as follows•
PARCEL NO. 1
The West 80 ft. of Lot 395, except the South 47.58 ft. thereof,
of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 of part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 1, T. 1 S , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp., (now City of Livonia)
Wayne County, Michigan Recorded in Liber 66 on Page 57 of
Plats, Wayne County Records. Containing 0.46 acres of land.
Subject to an easement 12 ft. wide across said parcel in an
Easterly and Westerly direction for sanitary sewer and water "`
service. The centerline being located 119 ft. from the N. W.
corner as measured along the West line and 110 ft. from the
N. E. corner as measured along the East line. Subject to ease-
ments and restrictions of record.
l,.
PARCEL NO. 2
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The East 75 ft. of the West 155 ft. of Lot 395, except the
South 47 58 ft. thereof, of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6
of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S . , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp. , (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
Recorded in Liber 66 on Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
Containing 0.43 acres of land. Subject to an easement 12 ft.
wide across said, parcel in an Easterly and Westerly direction.
The centerline being located 110 ft. from the N. W. corner as
measured along theWst line and 102 ft. from the N. E. corner
as measured along the East line. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
PARCEL NO. 3
The East 147.52 ft. as measured along the North line and the East
146.64 ft. as measured along the South line of Lot 395, except
the South 47.58 ft. thereof, of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6
of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Twp. , (now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan.
Recorded in Liber 66 on Page 57 of Flats, Wayne County Records.
Containing 0.85 acres of land. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record. Together with an easement 12 ft. wide
in an Easterly and Westerly direction across a parcel described
as the West 155 ft. of said Lot 395, except the South 47.58 ft.
thereof. The centerline being located 119 ft. from the N. W.
corner as measured along the West line and 102 ft. from the
N. E. corner as measured along the East line of said, parcel.
PARCEL NO. 4
The South 47.58 ft. of Lot 395 and the North 27.92 ft. of
Lot 396 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 of part of the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Twp. ,
(now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded
in Liber 66 on Page 57 of Flats, Wayne Ominty Records.
Containing 0.52 acres of land. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
PARCEL NO. 5
The North 75.50 ft. of the South 137.04 ft. of Lot 396 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 of Part of the N. W. 1/4 of
Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. , (now City of
Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66 on
Page 57 of Plats, Wayne Cbunty Records. Containing 0.52
acres of land. Subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
PARCEL NO. 6
The South 61.54 ft. of Lot 396 and the North 13 96 ft. of
Lot 397 of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 of part of the
N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , Livonia Twp. ,
(now City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded
in Liber 66 on Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
Containing 0.52 acres of land. Subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
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PARCEL NO. 7
The North 75.50 ft. of the South 151.0 ft of Lot 397 of
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 6 of part of the N. W. 1/4
of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., (now City
of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 66
on Page 57 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Containing
0.52 acres of land. Subject to easements and restrictions
of record.
PARCEL NO. 8
The South 75.50 ft. of Lot 397 of Supervisor's Livonia
Plat No. 6 of part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., Livonia Twp., (now City of Livonia),Wayne County,
Michhgan. Recorded in Liber 66 on Page 57 of Plats,
Wayne County Records. Containing 0.52 acres of land.
Subject to easements and restrictions of record.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office
of the Wayne County Rggister of Deeds.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
478-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Assessment, dated December 7, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to a request by a Mr. George Sackleh,
18675 Wayne Road, Livonia, Michigan, wherein a request is submitted to
divide Tax Item No. 46 029 99 0006 003 (08A3blal) into four (4) parts,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item back to the Depart-
ment of Assessment for the purpose of permitting the petitioner the
opportunity Gf revising his request for a division of the subject property
into three (3) parts and thereafter resubmit the same to Council for
further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#'79-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 15, 1977, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission for
golf course green fees, the Council does hereby determine that the follow-
ing Green Fees shall be established at the Whispering Willows and Idyl
Wyld Golf Courses for the 1978 season or until such time as they may be
revised or altered by action of the City Council:
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Residents 9 Holes - 18 Holes
Iry Mondays thru Fridays $3.50 - 5.50
Saturdays - Sun. - Holidays 4.50 - 6.50
Non-Residents
Mondays thru Fridays 3 75 - 6.00
Saturdays - Sun. - Holidays 5.00 - 7.00
Twilight Rates .
Residents 2.50
Non-Residents 3.00
Senior Citizens' Rates (Residents Only)
9 holes - 1.50
18 holes- 3.00
Juniors(Residents0nly)
9 holes - 1.50
18 holes- 3.00
(Mondays (Idyl Wyld) Tuesdays (Whispering Willows). During
Summer Vacations only - Juniors must tee-off prior to 11.30 a.m. )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
p80-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated December 21, 1977, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the emergency repair
order by the Mayor on December 15, 1977 of Vehicle No. 36, a 1975 GMC
Tandem Axle Dump Truck by the GMC Truck Service Center for a sum not to
exceed $4,000.00, the same to be appropriated and expended from the
Equipment Maintenance Outside Repair Account No. 101-446-933-050.000,
FURTHER, the (buncil does hereby determine to authorize the said work
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 2-213(d)(1) and (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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lip The communication dated January 5, 1978 from the Water and Sewer Board
with respect to the Flat Rate Sewage Charges to Residents that are not connected
to City water lines, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
##81-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated January 10, 1978, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on December 1, 1977, wherein it
is recommended that the hourly rate for CETA employees in the High School
Co-Op, Food Service Aide, and Assistant Recreation Playleader classifica-
tions be established in the amount of $2.65 per hour, such rates to be
retroactive to and commencing from January 1, 1978, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#82-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated January 11, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification 008 to CETA Title II, the Council does hereby authorize
the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#83-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator dated January 10, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification 016 to CETA Title VT, the Council does hereby authorize
the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
Ibe X84-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated January 11, 1978, approved for submission by
the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the salary for the Executive
Director of the Livonia Housing Commission be increased in the amount of
2% plus 25¢ per hour cost-of-living, retroactive to and commencing from
December 1, 1977, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS- Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it twas
#85-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 17, 1978, approved by the Industrial Coordina
tor and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Law to employ an expert real estate appraiser•
for a sum not to exceed $700.00 for the pirpose of obtaining appraisals
of (a) City-owned property located at 31.145 West Eight Mile Road, east
of Merriman Road, and (b) property owned by the Williams Hoisting Equip-
ment Company at 19941 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, being Lots 322 and 323
of Argonne Subdivision, said appraisals to thereafter be submitted to
Council for its consideration, and for this purpose the Council does
hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum
not to exceed $700.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, and the
City ClerL and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#86-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk, dated January 18, 1978, the Council does hereby determine to
designate the Observer & Eccentric Newspaper, " Division of Suburban
Communications Corporation, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan
4815C, as the Official Newspaper of the City of Livonia for the period
of March 1, 1978 through February 28, 1979
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#87-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated September 9, 1977 on al:L matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
hearing having been held thereon on January 16, 1978, atter due notice as
required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said Code-
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) Determine to make improvement consisting of a 31-foot wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters
(Alternate II) on Floral Avenue, north of Joy Road in the
S.E. 1/4 of Section 36, T 1 S., R 9 E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and to defray the cost of such improvement by special
assessment upon the property especially benefited in pro-
portion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statemcnt dated September 9, 1977,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$57,882.35,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 15%($8,682.35)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $49,200 00 shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in propor-
tion to the benefits to be derived therefrom
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
Lots 58 through 69 inclusive and lot 70, 71c, 72c, 73c,
lot 71b, 72b, 73b and lot 71a of Joy Road Cozy Homesites
and 361104, 105, 106, 361107, 108, 361109, 362110,
361111, 112, 361113a, 114a, 361175a, 176a, 361177, 178,179,
361180, 181, 361182, 183 and 361184a, 185a.
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council and
to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit on all
land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with
the determination of the City Council; and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
of the City of Livonia and fi:Le the same with the City Clerk
who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City
Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said Code.
By Councilman Brawn, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#88-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated September 9, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
proposed paving improvement of Floral Avenue, north of Joy Road, the
Council does hereby request that the Wayne County Drain Commissioner return
to the City of Livonia the sum of $25,000.00 from such surplus funds as
may be available in any County;Drain Projects which have been completed
within the Livonia Drain No. 1 Drainage District for the purpose of per-
mitting the construction of local storm sewers on Floral Avenue which
would be installed in connection with the Floral Avenue Paving Project;
and the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
p89-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 9, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the proposed paving improvement of Floral Avenue, north of Joy Road, the
Council does hereby request and authorize the Department of Law and
Engineering Division to proceed with the acquisition of right-of-way re-
quired in connection with the Floral Avenue Paving Project.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#90-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated September 23, 1977 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public
hearing having been held thereon on January 16, 1978, after due notice as
required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration
having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 2-508 of said Code:
(1) accept and approve said statement in All respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of 31-foot
wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and
gutters (Alternate II) on Cardwell Avenue between Joy Road
and West Chicago in the S.E 1/4 of Section 36, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as
described in said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits derived
or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as
set forth in said statement dated September 23, 1977,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$136,765.40,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for
in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 15%($20,514.80)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $116,250.60 shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in propor-
tion to the benefits to be derived therefrom
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with interest
thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
L3bl, 3b2a, 4a2, 4b, 4ci, L3b2b, 4c2, Llb, 2b, 5a,
Llc, 2c, 5b, Lid, 2d, 6a, Lle, 2e, 6b1, Llf, 2f, L6b2,
7, L8, L9, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, 17, L18,
L19, L20, 21, 22a, L22b, L23, L24, L25, L26, L27, 28,
L30a1, 31a, L30a2, 31b, L30a3, 31c, L30a4, a5a, 31d, el,
L30a5b, 30a6, 31e2, 31f, L31g, Mla, 2a, Mlb, 2b, Mic, 2c,
Mld, 2d, M6, M7a, M7bla, M7blb, 7b2, MB, M9, M10, M11,
M12, M13a, M13b, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20,
M21, M22, M23, M24, M25, M26, M27, M28, M29, M30,
M31b, 32b and M31a, 32a.
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(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council and
to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of
all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which
has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council, and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provi-
sions of Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, of the City of Livonia and file the same with the
City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same to
the City Council prior to the holding of the second public
hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said Code.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
491-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 23, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the proposed paving improvement of Cardwell Avenue between Joy and
West Chicago Roads, the Council does hereby request that the Wayne
County Drain Commissioner return to the City of Livonia the sum of
$53,000.00 from the Surplus Construction Funds as may be available in
the Livonia Drain No. 1 or Livonia Drain No. 1 Branches Construction
Accounts for the purpose of constructing such storm drainage as may be
required in connection with the Cardwell Avenue Paving Project, and
the City Engineer and the City Clerk are hereby requested to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#92-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 1,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution.
7-144-77 with regard to Petition No. 77-6-1-20 submitted by Gabriele
Paciocco for a change of zoning on property located on the north side
of Curtis Road between Farmington Road and Filmore in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 9 from R-3 to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 16, 1978, pursuant to
Council Resolution 1001-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-6-1-20 is
hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby instructed
to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Depart-
ment of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Brown and McCann.
NAYS Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#93-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 30, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution 9-186-77 with regard to Petition 77-7-1-25 submitted by
Verssie Meisner for a change of zoning on property located on the
southeast corner of Six Mile and Merriman Roads in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 14 from RUF to P.S , and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on January 16, 1978, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 1001-77, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
77-7-1-25 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in
the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result,
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS, None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#94-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October
14, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolu-
tion 10-205-77 with regard to Petition 77-8-1-29 submitted by the
Polish Legion of American Veterans for a change of zoning on property
located on the southeast corner of Eckles and Amrhein Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30 from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on January 16,
1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 1001-77, the Council does hereby
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concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said
Petition 77-8-1-29 is hereby approved and granted; and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such
map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#95-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 30, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution 9-193-77 with regard to Petition 77-2-6-3 submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 17.04
of the Zoning Ordinance so as to revise setback requirements in the M-2
Zoning District, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 16, 1)78, pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 1001-77, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to
the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#96-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 30, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution 9-194-77 with regard to Petition 77-8-6-8 submitted by
the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.24 of
the Zoning Ordinance so as to provide controls on heights of detached
garages and accessory buildings, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on January 16, 1978, pursuant.
to Council Resolution 1001-77, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#97-78 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5, Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, and based upon the recom-
mendation of the Mayor dated January 17, 1978, the Council does hereby
confirm the reappointment of Mr. Louis Lekar, 34920 Beacon, Livonia,
Michigan, to the Board of Review for a term of three years expiring
February 16, 1981.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
L - #98-78 RESOLVED, that having considereda communication from the City
Assessor, dated January 11, 1978, approved for submission by the Mayor,
and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6, of the Charter of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that the Board of
Review shall conduct Public Hearings in 1978 on the following dates
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 7, 1978 9.00 a. m - 12 30 p. m. 1.30 p m. - 4 30 p. m
Wednesday March 8, 1978 9.30 12 30 1 30 4 30 p m.
Thursday March 9, 1978 9.30 12 30 1 30 4.30
Friday March 10, 1978 9.30 12 30 1.30 4.30
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 13, 1978 9.00 a. m. - 12 30 p. m 3 00 p. m. - 9:00 p. m
Wednesday March 15, 1978 9 30 12:30 1 30 4 30
Friday March 17, 1978 9.30 12.30 1 30 4.30
Monday March 20, 1978 3 00 p. m. - 9.00 p. m.
Wednesday March 22, 1978 9 30 a m. - 12 30 p m. 1.30 4 30
Thursday March 23, 1978 9 30 12 30 1 30 4:30
Friday March 24, 1978 9 30 12 30 1 30 4 30
Monday March 27, 1978 3 00 p. m. - 9:00 p m.
Wednesday March 29, 1978 9 30 a. m. - 12 30 p. m. 1 30 4 30
Thursday March 30, 1978 9 30 12 30 1.30 4.30
Friday March 31, 1978 9 30 12 30 1 30 4:30
Saturday April 1, 1978 9 30 2.00
Monday April 3, 1978 9 30 a m 12 30 p. m. 3.00 p. m. 9.00 p m.
Tuesday April 4, 1978 9 30 12 30 1.30 4.30
in the Board Room of the Assessor's Office in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and such additional meetings as may be necessary for the purpose
of reviewing the assessment roll for the•-year 1978, and hearing any taxpayers deem-
ing themselves aggrieved by the said assessments,
further, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of
compensation to be paid to the members of the Board cf Review shall be
in the amount of $75 00 for the Chairman and $60 00 for other members
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None
By (Duncilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#99-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated January 12, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to amend the 1977-78 Sewer Budget in the
following manner•
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Account Original Budget Amended Budget
Description 1977-1978 Adjustment 1977-1978
Revenues - Sewage
Disposal Wayne Cty $1,117,800. $350,774. $1,468,574.
Sewage Disposal Costs
Wayne Cty Charges 1,064,000. 350,774. $1,365,000.
the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#100-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January
18, 1978 from the Department of Law, transmitting for Council acceptance
a Grant of Easement to the City for proposed storm sewer construction
in the N W. 1/4 of Section 1 in connection with the paving of Morlock
Avenue, which easement is more particularly described as follows
L
Gran* of Easement dated January 11, 1978 from
Alexander Spire and Roae C. Spiro, his wife, to:
The East 20 ft of the following described parcel
Lot 356, excluding the East 60 feet thereof, Supervisors
Livonia Plat No. 6, of part of the N W 1/4 of Section 1,
T 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(01E356B2)
The Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
The communication dated January 13, 1978 from the City Engineer, in
Lregard to the request for street lighting at the Berean Bible Church, 35375 Ann
Arbor Trail (CR-4-78), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#101-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated December 21, 1977, approved by the Director
of Riblic Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required' that ornamental
street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdi-
visions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City
Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement with regard to Tiffany Square
Subdivision in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 8 and Bureau of Taxation Parcels
09b1b3, 2a2c and 09b1b4, 2a2d in the N. W 1/4 of Section 9, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifi-
cations therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should
be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appear
ing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and
specifications, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby set Monday, March 20, 1978 at 7.00 P. M. as the date and time f'c'
a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile R)ad, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is herepy
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown;. seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#102-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated December 19, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted
pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in
all subdivisions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the
City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement with regard to Ron-Mar Estates
Subdivision in the North 1/2 of Section 19, and that part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 19C2a2a, C2b1, Dla, Ela in Section 19, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated
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the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and speci-
fications therefor and an estimate fot, the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it
appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans
and specifications, and recommendations have been property filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, March 20, 1978 at 7 00 P M. as the date and
time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement
which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of
said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#103-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
from the City Engineer dated December 21, 1977, approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for suLmission by the Mayor,
submitted pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in
all subdivisions in conformity with the standards prescribed, and the
City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation of all property
affected by the proposed improvement with regard to Francavilla Subdi-
vision No 2 in the S E 1/4 of Section 9, and Lots 425 through 432,
both inclusive, Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indica+
ed the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of
parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifi-
cations therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which
should be included in the proposed special assessment district, and it
appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans
and specifications, and recommendation have been properly filed by the
City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and
that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, March 20, 1978 at 7 00 P. M. as the date and
time for a public hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement
which public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of
said Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby author-
ized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 2-507 of said Code
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#104-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 21, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement with regard to Brookwood West Subdivision in the S. W. 1/4 of
Section 11, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delin-
quencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of
parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and
to file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specification:
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, March 20,
1978 at 7 00 P M as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the
NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publica-
tion of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman. Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#105-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 21, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, irkrerein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement with regard to Windridge Subdivision in the S E 1/4 of Section
4, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such
report having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
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included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
IL. the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and that there has
been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday
March 20, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on
the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be
held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#106-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 21, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed improvement with regard to Tanglewood Subdivision and Lots 124,
125 and 148 of Idyl Wyld Estates No. 2 in the East 1/2 of Section 20, T.
1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and that there has
been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
March 20, 1978 at 7.00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on
the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be
held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#107-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 14, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 920-77, wherein the City Engineer has
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ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed installation of ornamental street lighting with underground
wiring in Algonquin Park Subdivision in the N E 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1
S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report
having indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file
she same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions, and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978, and that there has
been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
March 20, 1978 at 7.00 P. M as the date and time for a Public Hearing on
the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be
held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said. Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#108-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 15, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No 1112-77, wherein the City Engineer has
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the pro-
posed installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring on
Veronica Drive, East of Levan Road in the N E. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. ,
R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are
vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifica-
tions therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same
with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments in
which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in the
proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications, and recommenda
tions have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of January 17, 1978, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, March 20, 1978
at 7:00 P M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY fox
such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#109-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication from
the City Engineer dated December 19, 1977, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant
to the requirements set forth in Section 9-116(m) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that ornamental street
lighting with underground wiring shall be provided in all subdivisions in
conformity with the standards prescribed, and the City Engineer having
ascertained the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed improvement with regard to Blue Grass Estates Subdivision in the
E. 1/2 of Section 18, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public authorities,
the number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to
be prepared plans and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the
City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and the
1,0 lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment district,
and it appearing to the Council that all of such information, estimate,
plans and specifications, and recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January 17, 1978,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, March 20, 1978 at 7.00 P M. as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required
by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#110-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer, dated November 16, 1977, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish a house located at
18345 Brentwood, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is
as follows.
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Lot 43, Thomas F. O'Connor's Middlebelt Subdivision, being
a part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 12, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, according to the plat thereof
as recorded in Liber 68, Page 96 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this
matter on January 23, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 1114-77,
and based upon the testimony and evidence presented, and having reviewed
the file and the order for demolition of the Hearing Officer, the Council
does hereby determine in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 3-128 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances to concur in and approve
the order of demolition of the Hearing Officer, further, the owner or
owners of the structure in question are hereby requested to demolish the
same or in lieu thereof upon the expiration of the 20 day period prescribed
by City Ordinance, the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to
do all things necessary to accomplish the demolition of the said structure
in accordance with provisions of the City Ordinance and law, the cost of
which is to be borne by the owner or owners of the said property in
accordance with Section 3-131 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown, Ra"pond and McCann
NAYS: None.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT
PIAN) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-704 THEREOF.
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.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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
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.
The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Brown
and supported by Councilman Bishop:
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#111-78 WHEREAS, the qualified electors of the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, Michigan, pursuant to the authorization provided by law, at the
election duly called and held in said City on November 8, 1977, did by
more than the required majority of those voting approve the following
proposition.
"Shall the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, borrow the principal sum of not to exceed
Seven Million Nine Hundred Thousand ($7,900,000.00)
Dollars and issue its general obligation unlimited tax
bonds therefor, for the purpose of defraying the City's
share of the cost of paving, widening and improving
streets and highways within the City, including neces-
sary rights-of-way, railroad grade separations, side-
walks,curb and gutter and proper drainage facilities
therefor?"
AND WHEREAS, it is the determination of the City Council that at
this time bonds in the principal amount of Two Million One Hundred Thousand
$2,100,000.00) Dollars should be issued as a first series of said total
authorization, for the purpose of paying part of the cost of certain of
the improvements specified in the aforesaid. proposition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TEAT.
1. Bonds of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, desig-
nated GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET AND HIGHWAY BONDS, SERIES I, be issued in
the aggregate principal sum of Two Million One Hundred Thousand
$2,100,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of
acquiring and constructing a portion of the above-described improvements,
being the purpose for which the bonds were approved by the qualified
electors of the City. The total cost of said portion of the improvements
is being estimated to be Four Million Nine Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand
($4,983,000.00) Dollars, the remaining share to be defrayed from grant
funds and, to the extent necessary, City funds on hand and Ipw,lly avail-
able therefor. Said issue shall consist of four hundred twenty (420) bonds
of the denomination of $5,000.00 each, numbered consecutively in direct
order of maturity from 1 to 420, inclusive, dated as of May 1, 1978, and
maturing serially as follows :
$ 75,000.00 April 1, 1983,
$125,000.00 April 1, 1984,
$150,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1985, 1986
and 1987,
$200,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1988 and 1989,
r250,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1990 and 1991
275,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1992 and 1993.
Bonds of this issue will not be subject to redemption prior to
maturity.
2. Said bonds shall be coupon bonds and shall bear interest at
a rate or rates to be determined on public sale thereof, but in any event
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not exceeding eight per cent (8%) per annum, payable on October 1, 1978,
and semi-annually thereafter on April 1st and October 1st of each year,
both principal and interest to be payable at a bank or trust company
qualified by law to act as paying agent, to be designated by the original
purchaser of the bonds, subject to the approval of the City Clerk. A co-
paying agent similarly qualified and approved may also be named. Bonds
shall be registrable as to principal only in the manner set forth in
paragraph 5 hereof. Interest on the bonds from May 1, 1978 to October 1,
1978 shall be capitalized and paid from the proceeds of the Bonds.
3. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer be, and they are
hereby authorized to execute and sign the aforesaid bonds in conformity
with the above specifications, and the Mayor and City Treasurer shall
execute the interest coupons to be attached to said bonds by causing to be
affixed thereto their facsimile signatures, and there shall be affixed
to said bonds the seal of the City, and that upon due and legal execution
of said bonds, the City Treasurer be, and is hereby authorized and direct-
ed to deliver said bonds to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of the
purchase price therefor.
4. The City Treasurer shall be and is hereby authorized and
directed to open a separate depositary account with a bank or trust
company designated by the City Council, to be designated GENERAL OBLIGA-
TION STREET AND HIGHWAY BONDS, SERIES I ')EBT RETIREMENT FUND (Hereinafter
sometimes referred to, for brevity, as the "Debt Retirement Fund"), the
moneys to be deposited into said fund to be specifically earmarked and
used solely for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the bonds
herein authorized (Hereinafter sometimes referred toes the "bonds"), as
they mature. Into said fund there shall be placed from the proceeds of
the bonds, a sum equal to the accrued interest and premium, if any,
received at the delivery of the bonds, plus a sum, which when taken to-
gether with said accrued interest and premium, if any, will be sufficient
to pay interest on the bonds from May 1, 1978 to October 1, 1978. In
addition, all proceeds from taxes levied for said Debt Retirement Fund
shall be deposited as collected into said fund. Commencing with the
fiscal year beginning December 1, 1978, there shall be levied upon the
tax rolls of the City for the purpose of the Debt Retirement Fund each
year, in the manner required by the provisions of Act 202, Riblic Acts of
Michigan, 1943, as amended, an amount sufficient so that the estimated
collection therefrom will be sufficient to promptly pay, when due, the
principal and interest on the bonds becoming due on the April 1st next
following the levy and the principal and interest becoming due on the
October 1st next following said April 1st: Provided, however, that if at
the time of making any such annual tax levy there shall be surplus moneys
on hand in the Debt Retirement Fund for the payment of principal of and
interest on the bonds herein authorized, then credit therefor may be taken
against such annual levy for said fund.
5. The said bonds and coupons shall be in substantially the
following form:
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET AND HIGHWAY BOND, SERIES I
No. $5,000.00
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the CITY OF LIVONIA,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, acknowledges itself to owe and, for
value received, hereby promises to pay to the bearer hereof, or if
registered to the registered owner, the sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
lawful money of the United States of America, on the first day of April,
A.D., 19 _, with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the
rate of per cent ( %) per annum, payable
on October 1, 1978, and semi-annually thereafter on the first day of
April and October of each year, upon presentation and surrender of the
proper interest coupons hereto attached as they severally become due.
Both principal of and interest on this bond are hereby made payable at
the principal office of
and for prompt payment of this
bond, both principal and interest, the full faith, credit and resources
of the City of Livonia are hereby irrevocable pledged.
This bond is one of a series of four hundred twenty (420) bonds
of even date and like tenor, except as to rate of interest, and date of
maturity, aggregating the principal sum of $2,100,000.00, numbered
consecutively in direct order of maturity from 1 upwards, issued as a first
series of a total authorization of $7,900,000.00 for the purpose of defray-
ing part of the cost of acquiring and constructing various street and
highway improvements in the City in pursuance of a vote of the qualified
electors of said City Voting thereon at an election duly called and held
on November 8, 1977, for such purpose.
Bonds of this issue are not subject to redemption prior to
maturity.
This bond may be registered as to principal only on the books
of the City kept by the paying agent in the name of the holder and such
registration noted on the back hereof by the paying agent, after which no
transfer shall be valid unless made on the books and noted on the back
hereof in like manner, but transferability by delivery may be restored by
registration to bearer. Such registration shall not affect the negotia-
bility of the interest coupons.
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This bond is payable out of the Debt Retirement Fund of the City
of Livonia, and it is hereby certified and recited that all acts, condi-
tions and things required by law to be done, precedent to and in the
issuance of this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one, exist
and, have been done and performed in regular and due form and time as
required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said City, including
this bond, does not exceed any constitutional, statutory or charter
limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan, by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed in
the name of said City by its Mayor and to be countersigned by its City
Clerk and City Treasurer and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed,
and has caused the annexed interest coupons to be signed by the facsimile
signatures of its Mayor and. City Treasurer, all as of the first day of
May, A.D., 1978.
CITY OF LIVONIA
By
Mayor
(SEAL)
Countersigned.
City Clerk
City Treasurer
(Form of Coupon)
No.
On the first day of , A.D., 19_, the CITY OF
LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, promises to pay to the bearer
hereof the sum shown hereon at the principal office of
BEING THE interest due
that date on its GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET AND HIGHWAY BOND, SERIES I,
dated May 1, 1978, No.
Mayor
City Treasurer
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REGISTRATION
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN HEREON EXCEPT
BY THE PAYING AGENT
Date of Registration Name of Registered Owner Registrar
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•
6. The City Clerk shall make application to the Municipal
Finance Commission for an order granting permission for the issuance of
said bonds.
7. The City Clerk shall attach to said application to the
Municipal Finance Commission a certified copy of the complete proceedings
of this City Council pursuant to the bond issue.
8. The City Clerk is authorized and hereby ordered to publish
notice of sale of the bonds herein authorized in The Bond Buyer, New
York, New York, and in the Observer-Eccen`;ric, Livonia, Michigan, a news-
paper of general circulation in the City, which notice of sale shall be
in substantially the following form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
$2,100,000.00
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET AND HIGHWAY BONDS, SERIES I
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received by the
undersigned at the office of the City Clerk located at
Livonia, Michigan 48154, on
the day of , 1978, until o'clock
.m., Eastern Time, at which time and place said bids will
be publicly opened and read. The bonds will be awarded to the successful
bidder at a City Council meeting to be held at the City Hall, Livonia,
Michigan at o'clock .n. , on the same date.
BOND DETAILS. Said bonds will be coupon bonds of the denomination of
$5,00101.00 each, registrable as to principal only dated May 1, 1978, number-
ed in direct order of maturity from 1 upwards and will bear interest from
their date payable on October 1, 1978, and semi-annually thereafter.
Said bonds will mature on the 1st day of April, as follows:
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$ 75,000.00 April 1, 1983,
$125,000.00 April 1, 1984,
$150,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1985, 1986 and 1987,
$200,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1988 and 1989.
$250,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1990 and 1991.
$275,000.00 April 1st of each of the years 1992 and 1993.
PRIOR REDEMPTION: Bonds of this issue shall not be subject to redemption
prior to maturity.
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: The bonds shall bear interest at a
rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum, to be fixed by the bids therqn,
gmressed in multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%,or both. The interest on any
/bond shall be at one rate only, all bonds maturing in any one year must
carry the same interest rate and each coupon period will be represented by
one interest coupon. The difference between the highest and lowest inter-
est rates bid shall not exceed 2%. No proposal for the purchase of less
than all of the bonds or at a price less than 100% of their par value will
be considered.
PAYING AGENT. Both principal and, interest shall be payable at a bank or
trust company located in Michigan qualified to act as paying agent under
State or United States law to be designated by the original purchaser of
the bonds, who may also designate a co-p-ying agent, which may be located
outside of Michigan, qualified to act as paying agent under the law of
the State in which located or of the United States, both of which shall be
subject to approval of the undersigned.
PURPOSE AND SECURITY: The bond were authorized at an election held
November 8, 1977, and are issued as a first series of a total authoriza-
tion of $7,900,000 for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of
acquiring and constructing various street and highway improvements in the
City. The bonds will pledge the full faith and credit of the City of
Livonia for payment of the principal and interest thereon and will be
payable from ad valorem taxes, which may be levied without limitation as
to rate or amount. The rights or remedies of bondholders may be affected
by bankruptcy laws or other creditor's rights legislation now existing or
hereafter enacted.
GOOD FAITH: A certified or cashier's check in the amount of $42,000.00,
drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order
of the Treasurer of the City must accompany each bid as a guarantee of
good faith on the part of the bidder, to be forfeited as liquidated
damages if such bid be accepted and the bidder fails to take up and pay
for the bonds. No interest shall be allowed on the good faith checks and
checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each
bidder's representative or by registered mail. The good faith check of the
successful bidder may be immediately cashed in which event payment for the
balance of the purchase price of the bonds shall be made at the closing.
AWARD OF BONDS. The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid produceL
the lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or rates
specified in the bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds
from , 19 , to their maturity and deducting therefrom any
premium.
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LEGAL OPINION: Bids shall be conditioned upon the unqualified approving
opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys of Detroit,
Michigan, a copy of whichopinion will be printed on the reverse side of
each bond, and the original of which will be furnished without expense to
the purchaser of the bonds at the delivery thereof. The fees of Miller,
Canfield, Paddock and Stone for services rendered in connection with such
approving opinion are expected to be paid from bond proceeds. Except to
the extent necessary to issue their unqualified approving opinion as to
validity of the above bonds, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone has not
been requested to examine or review and has not exmm ned or reviewed any
financial documents, statements or materials that have been or may be
furnished in connection with the authorization, issuance or marketing of
the bonds, and accordingly will not express any opinion with respect to
the accuracy or completeness of any such financial documents, statements
or materials.
DELIVERY OF BONDS: The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at its
expense. Bonds will be delivered without expense to the purchaser at
Chicago, Illinois, New York, New York or Detroit, Michigan. The usual
closing documents, including a certificate that no litigation is pending
affecting the issuance of the bonds, will be delivered at the time of the
delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are not tendered for delivery by
twelve o'clock noon, Eastern Time, on the 45th day following
the date of sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is
not a business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time
thereafter until delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal by ser,ring
notice of cancellation, in writing, on the undersigned in whikah event the
City shall promptly return the good faith deposit. Payment for the bonds
shall be made in Federal Reserve Funds. Accrued interest to the date of
delivery of the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser at the time of
delivery.
CUSIP NUMBERS: It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will
be printed on said bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on
any bonds nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a
failure or refusal by the purchaser thereof to accept delivery of and pay
for said bonds in accordance with terms of the purchase contract. All
expenses in relation to the printing of CUSIP numbers on said bonds shall
be paid for by the issuer, provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau
charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility of and
shall be paid for by the purchaser.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for
General Obligation.Bonds. "
City Clerk
APPROVED
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION
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9. The estimated period of usefulness of the proposed
street and highway improvements is hereby declared to be not less than
twenty (20) years
10. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same
hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#112-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads & Flats Committee, dated January 17, 1978, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 334-77, in connection with a
communication from the Department of Law, dated March 4, 1977, regarding
the proposed vacating of certain outlots in the Stark Gardens Subdivi-
sion, the Council does hereby determine to refer to the City Planning
Commission the matter of the proposed vacating of Outlot "D" for action
and recommendation in accordance with provisions of Law and City
Ordinance.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#113-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee, dated January 17, 1978, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 557-77, in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer, dated May 6, 1977. with respect
to proposed special assessment districts for water mains and street
paving on Rirlingbrook Avenue, north of Six Mile Road, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
at this time.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#114-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Streets, Roads & Plats Committee, dated January 17, 1978, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 64-?7, in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer, dated December 6, 1976, which
submits final cost information with respect to the Bonaparte Gardens
Subdivision street improvement (S.A.D No. 140), the Council does hereby
determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further
consideration, together with a review of the City's overall policy
relative to paving costs where they exceed original estimates on
confirmed Special Assessment Districts
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
100 adopted, it was
#115-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934 MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will
take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
April 17, 1978 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1) Petition 77-9-1-31 submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission pursuant to Council Resolution 803-77 for a
change of zoning on property located south of Seven Mile
Road, west of Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 10, from P L to R-5, as amended, the City Plan-
ning Commission having in its resolution No. 12-271-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition 77-9-1-31
be approved
(2) Petition 77-10-1-38 submitted by Leo Soave for a change
of zoning of property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road, north of Seven Mile Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 6 from RUFC to C-2, the City Planning
Commission having in its resolution No. 12-267-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition 77-10-1-38
be denied,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, (and/or)
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as is set
forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or
railroad within the districts or zones affected and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#116-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following
dates for the purpose of conducting Regular Meetings of the City Council
for the month of March, 1978•
Wednesday, March 1, 1978, and
Wednesday, March 15, 1978
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#117-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated January 23, 1978, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor with regard
to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning contract (Phase III,
Part 6) awarded to A-N-J Heating and Air Conditioning Corporation,
14650 Wyoming, Detroit, Michigan 48238, pursuant to Council Resolution
1083-77, the Council does hereby determine to authorize Change Orders
1 and 2 to the said Contract in the manner set forth and attached to the
aforesaid communication so as to reduce the overall amount of the
contract awarded from $744,460.00 to $634,745 00 and for this purpose
the Counod:l does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works to
approve the said two change orders for and on behalf of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#118-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules
for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to
permit consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#119-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
and repeal Council Resolution No 39-78, adopted on January 18, 1978,
which resolution set the date for a hearing with respect to demolishing
a vacant commercial building at 28450 Joy Road
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#120-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Hearing Officer, dated December 19, 1977, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with respect to a request to demolish a building located
at 28450 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is
as follows
Parcel 36G4A1A El Cl - E. 133 ft. of S 300 Ft of SW 1/4
Section 36, T. 1 S , R. 9 E , Exc E 43 ft, also Exc S 60
ft. 0.50 Ac
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and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer on December
14, 1977 at the conclusion of which, based upon the testimony and
evidence presented, it having been the determination of the Hearing
Officer that the said structure should be demolished inasmuch as it
represents a hazard and danger to the Public Health, safety and welfare,
the Council does hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3-128 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, that a
Hearing shall take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia
on Monday, February 27, 1978 at 8.00 P M., at the Livonia City Hall,
33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten days prior to the aforesaid date of said hearing, cause to have a
notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing to be mailed by certified
mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner or agent thereof,
or person in control of such building or structure and the mortgagee of
record or lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can be
located, then the notice shall be directed to each owner of or party in
interest in the building or structure in whose name the property appears
on the last local tax assessment records• AND FURTHER, the City Clerk
is hereby requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Council._ian Brown, it was
#121-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated January 12, 1978, approved for submission by
the Mayor with regard to the Workmen's Compensation Insurance Program
approved in Council Resolution No 1137-77, for the period December 1,
1977 through November 30, 1978 between the City and Corporate Service,
Inc , the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council
Resolution No 1137-77 so as to delete from Paragraph (b) thereof the
following
60% of 92,652 on December 1, 1977 = $55,591
40% of 92,652 on June 1, 1978 37,061
Total $92,652
and in lieu thereof provide as follows
Payable on December 1, 1977•
100% for policy premium from
Employer's Reinsurance Carrier,
$48,138 $48,138
60% of the fee for Corporate
Service, Inc , $44,514 '2i 862
$75,000
Payable on June 1, 1978
40% of the fee for Corporate
Service, Inc $44,514 17,652
Total $92,652
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and except as otherwise provided for herein, the balance of Council
Resolution No. 1137-77 shall continue in full force and effect.
k roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#122-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 1100-77, in connection with a communication from the
District Judges of the 16th Judicial District, dated November 14, 1977,
with respect to a proposed modification of the Magistrate's Courtroom
and other facilities located in the basement of the 16th District Court,
the Council does hereby request that the City Engineer prepare plans,
specifications and estimates and thereafter do all such things as may be
necessary to advertise and take competitive bids with respect to the
proposed improvement, such bids to be submitted to Council in accordan'e
with provisions of law and City Ordinance.
A roll cell vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 876th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 10 25 P. M., February 1, 1978
ADDIS E 4:ACON, ITY CLERK