HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MEETING 1977-10-12 16639
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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 12, 1977, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Vice-President at
approximately 8:20 P. M. . Councilman Brown Delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Peter A. Ventura, Robert F. Nash, Jerry
H. Brown, Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett and *Robert E. McCann. Absent--
Jerry Raymond.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney Frances S Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Jack Dodge,
Finance Director G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Robert Osborn, Director of Public
Works, John Nagy, City Planner, Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator, Frank
L Kerby, Chief Building Inspector, John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Services; and James Andres, CETA
Program Administrator.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4907-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 867th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 28, 1977, are hereby
approved.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Bishop
and supported by Councilman Nash
#9908-77 WHEREAS, October 12, 1977, at 7.00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Daylight
Time, has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase
of $1,085,000 1977 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan
AND WHEREAS, said bids have been publicly opened and read,
AND WHEREAS, the following bids have been received.
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L Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
John Nuveen & Co. 1978-1982 6.50% None
209 So.LaSalle St. 1983 4.75
Chicago,I11 60604 1984 4.50%
1985 4.60%
1986 4.70%
1987 4.8o%
1988 5.00%
1989-1990 5.10%
1991-1992 5.20%
Average Interest Cost 5.09051%
Net Interest Cost $488,604.13
Michigan National Bank 1978 4.00% None
West Metro 1979 4.10%
Livonia, Mi 1980 4.25%
1981 4.40%
1982 4.50%
1983 4.60%
1984 4.70%
1985 4.85%
1986 5.00%
1987 5.10%
L 1988 5.15%
1989 5.2o%
1990 5.30%
1991 5.4o%
1992 5.50%
Average Interest Cost 5.130'7%
Net Interest Cost $492,462.51
Northern Trust Co. 1978 5.50% $104.00
50 S. LaSa.1 1 e 1979 5.5o%
Chicago, Ill 60690 1980 5.5o%
1981 5.5o%
1982 5.50%
1983 5.5o%
1984 4.9o%
1985 4.7o%
1986 4.80%
1987 4.9o%
1988 5.00%
1989 5.10%
1990 5.20%
1991 5.25%
1992 5.3o%
L Average Interest Cost 5 3p %
Net Interest Cost $492, 57.67
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L Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium
The Ohio Company
Detroit, Mi 1978 6.40%
1979-81 6.50% 3.70
1982 6.45%
1983 5.25%
1984 4.6o%
1985 4.70%
1986 4.80%
1987 4.90%
1988 5.00%
1989 5.10%
1990 5.20%
1991 5.3o%
1992 5.40%
Average Interest Cost 5.1946%
Net Interest Cost $498,602.13
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, 1978 4.75% None
Fenner & Smith 1979 6.70%
Detroit, Michigan 1980-81 6.75%
1982 6.70%
1983 5.75%
L 1984 4.75%
1985 4.80%
1986 4.90%
1987 5.00%
1988 5.10%
1989 5.20%
1990 5.30%
1991 5.40%
1992 5.5o%
Average Interest Cost 5 3200%
Net Interest Cost $510,654.16
AND WHEREAS, the bid of John Nuveen & Company, 209 So.LaSall.e
Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604 has been determined to produce the lowest
interest cost to the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1. The bid of John Nuveen & Company, as above stated, be and
the same is hereby accepted.
2. Checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned to each
bidder's representative or by registered mail
L3 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and Ventura.
NAYS: None.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#909-77 WHEREAS, the Livonia Dusters is a member of the Girls' Softball
League of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Livonia,
and
WHEREAS, the team was managed by Sue Riggs and coached by Mary
Ann Riggs and Walter W. Riggs, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the ability, perseverance and spirit of
the manager, coaches and players, the Livonia Dusters won the City
Championship of the Girls' Softball League (13 - 15 year olds) of Livonia,
and
WHEREAS, the Dusters advanced through the play-offs and cl,lminat-
ed their season sith a 6 - 1 victory over Dearborn, and
WHEREAS, as a result of their outstanding performance, they have
been crowned as the 1977 Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Girls
(13 - 15 year olds) State Softball Champions,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to commend and
congratulate the entire Dusters team for its outstanding accomplishment
during the 1977 season.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted.
#910-77 WHEREAS, the Gene Harris Blue Jeans Team is a member of the
Girls' Softball League of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the
City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the team was managed by Guy Runyan, coached by Gary
Salyer and Bill Burgess, and sponsored by the Gene Harris Agency, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the ability, perseverance and spirit of
the sponsor, manager, coaches and players, the Gene Harris Blue Jeans won
the City Championship of the Girls' Softball League (15 - 18 year olds)
of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Blue Jeans thereafter advanced through the play-offs
and culminated their season with a 14 - 5 victory over Royal Oak, and
WHEREAS, as a result of their outstanding performance, they have
been crowned as the 1977 Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Girls
(15 - 18 year olds) State Softball Champions, and
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WHEREAS, students from all of the Livonia high schools and
Dickinson Junior High School were members of the team,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to 'commend and
congratulate the entire Blue Jeans Team for its outstanding accomplish-
ment during the 1977 season.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted•
#911-77 WHEREAS, the R. K. F. Orioles Team is a member of the Class "E"
Junior Baseball League of the Department of Parks and Recreation of the
City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the team was managed by Jim Sturdy; coached by Pete
Recker and Lynn Nutter; and sponsored by Reg. K. Felt, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the ability, perseverance and spirit of
the sponsor, manager, coaches and players, the R. K F. Orioles of
Livonia compiled a record of 22 victories and 2 losses during the regular
season and won the City Championship of the Class "E" (15 year olds)
Junior Baseball League of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Orioles thereafter advanced through the District
and Regional Playoffs undefeated and culminated their season with a 6 -
5 victory over Roseville and
WHEREAS, as a result of their outstanding performance, they have
been crowned as the 1977 Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Class
"E" Junior Baseball Champions•
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to commend and
congratulate the entire Orioles team for its outstanding accomplishment
during the 1977 season.
The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted-
4912-77 WHEREAS, John M. (Jack) Gibbons has been a resident of the City
of Livonia for 22 years, and
WHEREAS, he served as President of the Livonia Housing Commission
for more than three years, and
WHEREAS, he also served as a member of the Ad Hoc Senior Citizen
Housing Committee and was actively involved in all phases of planning for
the Silver Village housing complex, and
WHEREAS, as a member of that Committee, he gave unstintingly of
his time and effort in helping to bring Silver Village to fruition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to commend John M. (Jack) Gibbons
for his outstanding contribution to the cause of senior citizen housing
in this City and to extend the appreciation of a grateful community.
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The following motion was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#913-77 WHEREAS, Patrick A. (Pat) Basile has been a resident of the
City of Livonia for 22 years, and
WHEREAS, he has always been an active force for good in this
community, and
WHEREAS, he served as a member of the Ad Hoc Senior Citizen
Housing Committee and was actively involved in all phases of planning
for the Silver Village housing complex; and
WHEREAS, as a member of that Committee, he gave unstintingly of
his time and effort in helping to bring Silver Village to fruition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby take this means to commend Patrick A. (Pat) Basile
for his outstanding contribution to the cause of senior citizen housing
in thisgity and to extend the appreciation of a grateful community.
*Councilman McCann arrived at 8 25 p. m.
The financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
August 31, 1977, transmitted by the Director of Finance under date of September 19,
1977, were received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated September 30, 1977, from the City Treasurer,
submitting the quarterly report of all deposits of the City in all of its general
depositories for the period from 6/1/77 through 8/31/77 (CR-51-75) were received
and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Planning Commission, in response to Council
Resolution No. 546-77, with respect to the rezoning of property at 37618 School-
craft Road (Loyal Order of Moose), was received and filed for the information of
the Council.
The communication dated September 19, 1977, from the City Engineer,
with respect to the improvement of Ann Arbor Trail Road Improvement program,
CR-699-77, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
Councilman Bishop took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
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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. RE: PETITION NO.
77-3-1-6 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1
TO R-1.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 8:37 P. m.
Councilman Nash took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 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.
77-3-1-8 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1
TO R-2 AND R-7
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES- Brown, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS- None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 8.38 p. m.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 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. 77-4-1-11 FOR
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1 TO P.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.05 OF
ARTICLE XXV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
PARAGRAPH (c) THERETO
(Petition No. 77-3-6-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
impNAYS. None.
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 VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 77-5-3-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#914-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated September 9, 1977, which
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bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Morton Salt
Company, a Division of the Morton Norwich Products, Inc., 110 North Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, for supplying the City (Road Maintenance
Section) with Rock Salt at the Unit Price Bid of $11.40 per ton for the
period of time through September 1, 1978, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; further, in the
event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of International Salt
Company, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411, as an alternate for supplying
the City (Road Maintenance Section) with rock salt at the unit price bid
of $11.80 per ton for a period of time through September 1, 1978, the
same having been in fact the second lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#915-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated September 22, 1977 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works
and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, and is approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid
of A & P Construction Company, 41055 Joy Road, Plymouth, Michigan for
the 1977 Miscellaneous Water Main Extensions Program (Contract 77-L) for
the estimated total cost of $139,376 00, based upon the Engineering Divi-
sion's estimate of units of work involved, and subject to a final payment
based upon the actual units of work completed in accordance with the
unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the advance of the sum of $139,376.00
from the Water Department Capital Cutlay Account for this purpose, and
the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor
adjustments in the work as performed; and the Mayor and the City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder 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• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#916-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolution #527-77 at
its regular meeting held on May 25, 1977 requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
improvement of Cardwell Avenue, from Joy Road to West Chicago, in the
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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 recom-
mendation 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 recommendations have been properly filed by
the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of September 28, 1977,
and that there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of
Section 2x506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, January 16, 1978, at 8.00 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
tow By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#917-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted resolutions #502-77
and #503-77 at its regular meeting held on May 25, 1977 requiring the City
Engineer to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by
the proposed improvement of Floral Avenue, north of Joy Road, in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, 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 recom-
mendation 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 -would 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 September 16, 1977,
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, January 16, 1978 at 8 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 auth-
orized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is required by
Section 2-507 of said Code.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#918-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated September 19, 1977 which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved by
the Mayor, and which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution #771-77
adopted on August 17, 1977, concerning the installation of sidewalks on
Six Mile Road, between Farmington and Levan Roads, at the following loca-
tions•
Parcel No. Footage Required
Section 8
08a123 187 lin. ft.
080LA 240 lin. ft.
08a124 110 lin. ft.
08R2 200 lin. ft.
08J105 150 lin. ft.
Section 9
09D2a 175 lin. ft.
09D4 175 lin. ft.
09D5 175 lin. ft.
09D6a 90 lin. ft.
09D6b 90 lin. ft.
09D7 180 lin. ft.
09D8 180 lin. ft.
09D9 180 lin ft.
09D10b1 180 lin. ft.
09Dllbl 190 lin. ft.
09E3b 630 lin. ft.
09g107 320.13 lin. ft.
09G2a 70 lin. ft.
Section 17
17Ala,A2a1 160 lin. ft
him
17A2b1 160 lin. ft
17A2ba 160 lin. ft.
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Livonia Public Schools
Parcel No. Footage Required
09E3c 25 lin. ft.
09F1 1330 lin. ft.
and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective
owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which
is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5,
Chapter 1, Section 5-137, AND FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that
the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall
complete said sidewalks on or before June 1, 1978 after which date the
Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said side-
walks, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the construction of
sidewalks in front of the five (5) parcels of land owned by the City of
Livonia (Parcels. 08JPKB, l6Ala,Blal,B2b1,C2a1, 16Elal, 16E1a2, and
16D2alal,Dalb) referred to in the aforesaid communication, as an additional
item to be added to the City's contract with Core Concrete Construction,
Inc., as part of the 1977 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Driveway Approach
Program, and for this purpose the Council does appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $3,000 from the $9.8 Million
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue and the Council does hereby
request that the Livonia Public Schools School District make arrangements
for the installation of sidewalks in front of Bureau of Taxation Parcels
09E3c and 09F1 (Stevenson High School)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#919-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated July 14, 1977
and received by the office of the City Clerk on September 22, 1977, from
certain residents requesting the improvement of Deering Street, from
Pembroke to Vassar, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#920-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated September 21, 1977, which transmits a petition bearing 161 signatures
from residents of the Algonquin Park Subdivision, and before determining
to install street lighting in the Algonquin Park Subdivision, in the City
of Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
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City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are now vacant, and to prepare
and cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an
estimate of 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, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-514 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#921-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated September 7, 1977, which transmits its resolu-
tion #8-185-77, adopted on August 30, 1977, with regard to Petition
77-8-8-16, submitted by Eugene Pulice requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct additions to one existing building
and remodel one existing building, located on the north side of Five Mile
Road, between Loveland and Mayfield, in Section 15, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of
the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#922-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
26, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#9-195-77, adopted on September 20, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-7-2-14
submitted by Comm-Auto Brake Center, Inc requesting waiver use approval
to use an existing building on property zoned C-2 and located on the north-
east corner of Plymouth and Merriman Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
26, for an automobile repair service, the Council does hereby determine
to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 77-7-2-14 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, and McCann.
NAYS• None.
The communication dated September 8, 1977, from the Planning Commission,
with respect to the status of zoning classifications of property bounded by Seven
Mile Road, Pembroke, Merriman Road and Merriman Court in Section 2 (CR-16-77), was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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The communication dated September 19, 1977 from the City Clerk, with
L. respect to the appointment of members to the Livonia Board of Canvassers, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
*Councilman Brown was excused at 8:50 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#923-77 WHEREAS, having considered the communication dated September 22,
1977 from the Mayor with respect to the concept of an association of
officials of the local government of Wayne County, such association to be
known as the "Wayne County Association of Local Government Officials",
and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered the appropriateness of this
city being represented in said Association,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Livonia does hereby approve of the concept of said Association and
deems it appropriate for the City of Livonia to be represented in the
Association, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Livonia is
imrhereby authorized to represent this City in the aforementioned association.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
*Councilman Brown returned at 8 51 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#924-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated September 20, 1977 to which is attached a proposed
Lease Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Public Schools
District pursuant to the terms of which the City would lease the premises
commonly known as Jefferson Elementary School, for a period commencing
August 15, 1977, for use as a community center, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the same in the manner and form submitted and does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said agreement
in behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#925-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated September 16, 1977 which transmits an agreement for
the employment of the firm of Kamp DiComo Associates, P.C., architects,
33200 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, for architectural services to be
performed in connection with the proposed Equipment Maintenance Garage
for the Department of Public Works, which agreement has been approved by
the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the Department of
Law and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid agreement for
and in behalf of the City of Livonia, as submitted, for the purpose of
employing the said architectural firm; further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of $8,850.00 from
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the purpose of making payments to the
aforesaid architectural firm in accordance with the schedule of payments
set forth in Article 6 of the aforesaid agreement, the same to be reim-
bursed thereto from proceeds, when available, of bonds issued by the
Livonia Municipal Building Authority for the acquisition of and construc-
tion and installation of improvements and equipment in said Equipment
Maintenance Garage, and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll ca-fl vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4926-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the CityEngineer, dated September 28, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a copy
of a letter dated September 26, 1977 from the Construction Manager, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of Rohn Fireproofing Company, 12930
Cloverdale, Oak Park, Michigan 48237 for the Phase III, Part 15 (Exterior
Stone Veneer Work) portion of the construction of the Civic Center
Municipal Building in the amount of $219,350.00, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications;
and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of
a sum not to exceed $219,350.00 from Federal Economic Development
Administration Funds for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works
is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as
completed, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the afore-
said bidder and to to 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: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#927-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 28, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
copy of a letter dated September 23, 1977 from the Construction Manager,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of American Stair Corporation,
1 American Stair Plaza, Willow Spring, Illinois 60480 for the Phase III,
Part 5 (Steel Stairs and Railings) portion of the construction of the
Civic Center Municipal Building in the amount of $26,200.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all
specifications, and the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $26,200.00 from Federal Economic
Development Administration Funds for this purpose, and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the
work as completed, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder 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• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#928-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 28, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a
letter dated September 23, 1977 from the Construction Manager, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of P.P.G. Industries, Inc., 2877 Silver Drive,
Columbus, Ohio 43211 for the Phase III, Part 16 (Glass, Glazing and
Curtainwall work) portion of the construction of the Civic Center Munici-
pal Building in the amount of $399,000.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, and
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $399,000.00 from Federal Economic Development Adminis-
tration Funds for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and
the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder 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. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#929-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated September 28, 1977, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a
copy of a letter dated September 30, 1977 from the Construction Manager,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Nardoni Floor Company, 22250
Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan for the Phase III, Fart 3 (Finishing
Concrete Floors) portion of the construction of the Civic Center Munici-
pal Building in the amount of $47,606.00, the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, and
the Council does hereby approprd..te and authorize the expenditure of a
sum not to exceed $47,606.00 from Federal Economic Development Adminis-
tration Funds for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as complet-
ed, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder 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• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#930-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 9, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification No. 014 to CETA Title VI, 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: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#931-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 22, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification No. 015 to CETA Title VI, 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 Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#932-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 20, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification No. 015 to CETA Title I, 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• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#933-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 26, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification No. 007 to CETA Title II, the Council does hereby
authorize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in
the aforesaid commu#ication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#934-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 21, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Annual Plan under CETA Title III Grant, the Council does hereby authorize
the said annual plan 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• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#935-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated September 22, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
the Livonia CETA Title I Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 1978, the Council
does hereby authorize the aforesaid Title I Annual Plan in the manner and
form indicated in the aforesaid communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#936-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated September 8, 1977, approved by the Public Utilities
Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy of the proposed
agreement between the Wayne County DEW and various municipalities within
the Middle Rouge Interceptor System, which covers the County's grant
administration cost and the cost for retaining a consulting engineer to
complete the management study for the Middle Rouge Interceptor Sewer
System, and which agreement provides for 50% of the County's grant admin-
istration costs and 10% of the consulting engineering fees to be shared
on a pro rata basis by the municipalities within the service area, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to affix their
signatures to the aforesaid agreement, for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, as well as 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: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#937-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Jac
Products Inc., 11862 Brookfield, Livonia, Michigan 48150, wherein it is
indicated that Jac Products Inc. is in the process of building a new
manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor which will replace its current
facility in Livonia, and which further indicates that Jac Products Inc.
desires to obtain an Industrial Development Act, 1974 PA 198, Exemption
for the Ann Arbor facility, the Council does hereby determine to take
this means to indicate that the City of Livonia does hereby consent to
the granting of the said exemption certificate in the manner and form
requested, and the City Clerk is 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: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#938-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
22, 1977 from Neal Keller, Hawk Unit Coordinator, requesting permission
to have a parade, honoring the annual "Family Day Homecoming Football
Game" which is to be held at the Riley Jr. High School, Five Mile and
Henry Ruff, on October 16, 1977, which parade will commence at 10.00 a.m.
from the Roosevelt Elementary School parking lot and will proceed up
Henry Ruff and across Five Mile Road into the parking lot of Riley Jr.
High School, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being subject to the approval of the
Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#939-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Mayor dated October 3, 1977 to which is attached a communication from the
Facilities Development Manager of the Office of Services to the Aging,
dated September 26, 1977, which indicates that a grant in the amount of
$9600 has:been approved for the City of Livonia for the purpose of improv-
ing the condition of the Senior Citizens Center so as to make the
facility barrier-free, the Council does hereby determine to retain the
services of Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc., 33900 Schoolcraft Road, Suite
Ul, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the purpose of preparing drawings,
specifications, and providing professional services in connection with
this renovation project in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communi-
cation, and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an
agreement with the aforesaid architectural firm for submission to Council
for approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#940-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Joint School Board/City Council Committee, dated August 16, 1977,
submitted pursuant to Council resolution #687-77, in connection with a
communication from the City Engineer dated June 29, 1977 with regard to
the proposed installation of a new fence along the line of Livonia Drain
No. 41, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law submit
its legal opinion as the means,by which the subject fence can be construe-
ed by the expenditure of County Drain Funds and, also, as to whether or not
the line of credit previously granted to the Livonia Board of Education
may be used for this purpose.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#941-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated September 27, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution 632-77, in connection with a communication
from the Department of Law dated June 20, 1977 which submitted a proposed
new Detroit Edison Franchise Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the said ordinance back to the Department of Law for the pre-
paration of a new draft which would incorporate suggested changes in
Paragraphs 3 and 7 of Section 5-1505, for submission thereafter to the
Council for First Reading, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to sub-
mit his report and recommendation as to the selection of a date on which
the election should be conducted in connection with this ordinance.
Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance, which was given its First Reading on June 29, 1977.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.11 OF
ARTICLE XVI OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, ORDINANCE
NO. 543. (Petition No. 77-2-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES- Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9.25 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#942-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated September 27, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #827-77, in connection with the communica-
tion from the City Planning Commission, dated August 8, 1977, with
respect to Petition 76-8-6-7, submitted by the City Planning Commission on
its own motion to amend Section 10.02(b), Permitted Uses, of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, so as to provide standards for determining use of
bakeries, ice cream stores, etc., as restaurants in C-1 zoning districts,
the Council does hereby request that the City Planning Commission proceed
with conducting a new Public Hearing in connection with this matter on
the basis that in C-1 districts the uses described shallApe permitted up
to a usable floor area of 30%, that such uses would, require waiver' use
approval between 30% and 50%, and that where such uses are more than 50%
this would require a rezoning to the C-2 zoning classification and approval
of a waiver use in the restaurant category
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
0943-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated September 27, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #556-77, in connection with a communication from
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the City Planning Commission, dated May 24, 1977, transmitting its resolu-
tion #5-87-77, adopted on May 3, 1977, wherein the Planning Commission
did amend Part III of the Master Plan of the City of Livonia, Subidivi-
dion Rules and Regulations, so as to establish controls relative to lots
abutting major thoroughfares as set forth in Sections 9.01, 9.03 and
9.08, of said Master Plan, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter back to the City Planning Commission for further review,
revision, and, thereafter, resubmission to Council
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Broom, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9:28 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#944-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and, recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated September 27, 1977, submitted
pursuant to Council resolution #1008-75, in connection with the general
question of city-funded positions and their effect on the rights of
employees in regularly-funded positions, the Council does hereby request
that the Personnel Director and the CETA Program Administrator submit
their respective reports and recommendations on an updated basis.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9:29 p. m.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#945-77 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated March 29, 1976 and September 2,
1977, with regard to an application from the Gotsis Company (formerly
James Dimitrios Gotsis and Sylvia Gotsis), 17458 Edgewood, Livonia,
Michigan, for a;mew Class "C" License to be located at 29300 Broadmoor,
the Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council approves the
said request "above all others, " such approval being subject to and
conditioned upon compliance by the applicant with the following conditions
1. That the license will be put to use within the City of
Livonia within 2 years from the date of issuance by the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
2. That the license will be used at the location indicated by
the applicant in accordance with plans and other communica-
tions submitted to the Council.
3. That the license will be used in a facility which is also
used for serving of food to be consumed on the premises.
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4. That the license will not be transferred, sold or
assigned to a third party prior to actual use by
the applicant.
5. That a police report will be submitted to the Council.
In the event that the applicant fails to comply with any of the aforesaid
conditions in any manner whatsoever, this approval shall immediately
and automatically be deemed invalid and revoked except to the extent
that the applicant may be permitted to seek modification of condition
No. 2 above, upon approval of such modification by the City Council
based upon a showing of good cause, and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
A roll cs11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS- None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9:30 p. m.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#946-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 6,
1977 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution
h10-207-77, adopted on October 4, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-8-2-20,
submitted by George Pelham Head for Sacred Heart Byzantine Rite Catholic
Church requesting waiver use approval to construct a one-story social
hall and activities center on the south side of Six Mile Road, between
Middlebelt Road and. Savoi, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, on
property zoned. RUF, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
77-8-2-20 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based
upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#947-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
September 29, 1977 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance two Grants of Easement, both dated September 19, 1977 and
executed byMarvin G. Pridgeon and Constance M. Hierta for and in behalf
of the Livonia PUblic Schools School District, conveying to the City of
Livonia two easements for water main and storm sewer purposes which
easements are more particularly described as follows
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A 12 foot wide strip of land, located in the southwest
1/4 of Section 13, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the centerline of which is
described as beginning at a point on the east line of
Viv Manor Subdivision (the east right-of-way line of
Garden Avenue) Liber 88, Page 5, Wayne County Records,
distant South 0° 39' 45" East, 51.01 feet from the
southeast corner of Lot No 17 of said Viv Manor Subdi-
vision and proceeding thence South 89° 37' 00" East to
the point of ending on the west right-of-way line of
Harrison Avenue.
and
A parcel of land being a part of the N. E. 1/4 of Section
18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, more particularly described as.
Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 18,
thence S. 89° 57' 25" W 60.00 ft. to a point on the West
line of Newburgh Road (120 ft. wide), thence N. 0° 02' 18"
W. along the West line of Newburgh Road 660.89 ft. , thence
N. 89° 54' 11" W. 1259 69 ft. to the point of beginning of
the parcel herein described, thence N. 0° 04' 13" E. 20.00
ft. , thence N. 89° 55' 47" W. 30.00 ft. , thence S. 0° 04' 13"
W. 40.00 ft. , thence S. 89° 55' 47" E. 30.00 ft. ; thence
N. 0° 04' 13" E. 20.00 ft. to the point of beginning, contain-
ing 0.0275 acres of land.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia m cept
the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#948-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Aiblic Utility Manager and the Superintendent of Public Service,
dated October 3, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the installa-
tion of fifty (50) water taps by Santia & Sons, 41861 Dequindre, Troy,
Michigan 48098, at a cost of $100 for each 3/4" or 1" tap under sixty
(60) feet in length, further, the Council does hereby determine to auth-
orize 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) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4949-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer, dated October 4, 1977, with regard to..street lighting Special
Assessment Districts No. 46 and No. 157 and the duplication of certain
charges therein, particularly being Parcel 24Z2a, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the deletion of the assessment of $72.77 from
Special Assessment District No. 46 in the manner and for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and the City Treasurer is
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. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and. McCann.
NAYS. Nohe.
*Councilman Nash was excused at 9:35 p. m.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
4950-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated October 3, 1977, approved by the Director of PUblic
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
development of the Brookwood. West Subdivision, located in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby determine to take this means
to advise the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners (Permit Division)
of the City's willingness to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the
21" diameter storm sewer within the Merriman Road right-of-way in connec-
tion with the development of the Brookwood West Subdivision, and the
Council does hereby authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County
permit for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the
aforesaid storm sewer construction.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Nash returned at 9 36 p m.
::uncilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, iBty w
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#951-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the petition submitted by the
Vice-President of the Livonia Urban Farms Civic Association, dated
September 30, 1977, with respect to assessing costs for the paving of
Gill Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in Section 4, when the same
become necessary, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#952-77 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 November 1977
Wednesday, November 2, 1977, and
Monday, November 21, 1977.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#953-77 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#954-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Riblic Service and the Director of Public Works,
dated. September 30, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize Michigan Tractor & Machinery, 24800 Novi Road, Novi,
Michigan 48050, to repair Track Type Loader Dozer, Vehicle No. 97, for
the estimated price of $4,983.00, and for this purpose the Council does
hereby authorize a transfer in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from the
Refuse Fund. Capital Outlay Account No. 205-525-985.000.000 to the Equip-
ment Supplies Account No. 101-446-778.000.000, further, the Council 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)
(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 9 45 p. m. for the remainder of the
meeting.
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By Councilman Brawn, seconded by Councilman Nash, and, unanimously
adopted, itwas
#955-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and, recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated October 3, 1977, approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication from the Construction Manager dated October 3,
1977, with regard to bids received for roofing and concrete fill, Phase
III, Fart 10 (roofing, sheet metal and concrete fill), for the construc-
tion of the Civic Center Municipal Building, the Council does hereby
determine to reject all such bids for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication and to authorize the taking of new bids based upon
revised plans and specifications.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#956-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated October 11, 1977 which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the Unit Price Bid of Rainbow Construction Company, Inc. , 7323
Plainview, Detroit, Michigan, for constructing certain storm sewers in the
industrial belt, South of Schoolcraft and East of Merriman Road, Livonia
Drain No. 36 (Phase I -- Contract 77-M), for the estimated total cost of
$29,221.00, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
of work completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to
exceed $30,000 from the Surplus Construction Funds which has been returned
to the City of Livonia by the Wayne County Drain Commissioner for this
purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as performed, and the Mayor and. City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder 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. Brown, Ventura, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#957-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 11,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#10-208-77, adopted on October 4, 1977, with regard to Petition 77-8-3-10,
submitted by Bernard. M. Matusz requesting the vacating of a portion of an
easement located on Lot 261 of Pearl Wilson Subdivision #4, located on the
south side of Grandon Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road, in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 36, City of Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and to grant and approve the said. Petition 77-8-3-10, and the Department of
Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result •
AYES: Brown, Ventura, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9 50 P. M. for the remainder of the
meeting.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#958-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Paul N
Soucy, 14637 Loveland, Livonia, Michigan 48154, wherein it is proposed
that the City purchase a boxing ring for its recreational boxing program
recently instituted at the Jefferson Recreation Center, the Council does
hereby request that the Department of Parks and Recreation prepare
specifications and thereafter advertise and take bids for such a boxing
ring in accordance with provisions of the Finance Ordinance.
On motion of Councilman Bennett, supported by Councilman Brown, and
unanimously adopted, this 868th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9.55 P. M., October 12, 1977.
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