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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-05-11 16351 MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING lirOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On May 11, 1977, 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 8:15 P. M. . Councilman Ventura delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result• Present--Robert E. McCann, Jerry H. Brown, Robert F. Nash, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances S. Stem, Acting Deputy City Clerk; Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; Jack Dodge, Finance Director, Robert Turner, Police Chief; John Nagy, City Planner, Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, James Miller, Personnel Director; Frank low Kerby, Chief Building Inspector, Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations Divi- sion; James P. Andres, CETA Program Administrator, and Joseph Falk of the City Plan- ning Commission. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #451-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 857th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held April 27, 1977, are hereby approved. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and *unanimously adopted, it was 0+52-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 167th special meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 2, 1977, are hereby approved. *Councilman Bennett abstained from voting under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, which is recorded as a "yes" vote. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Nash and supported by Councilman Bishop. 16352 4453-77 WHEREAS, May 11, 1977, at 7.00 p m., Eastern Daylight Time, L has been set as the date and time for opening bids for the purchase of $825,000 1977 Special Assessment 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; Bidder Maturity Interest Rate Premium The Ohio Company 1978 6.50% $0.75 Detroit, Michigan 1979 6.4o% 1980 5.4o% 1981-1983 4.50% 1984 4.6o% 1985 4.7O% 1986 4.80% 1987 4.90% 1988 5.00% 1989 5.10% 1990 5.2v. 1991 5.30% 1992 5.40% L Average Interest Rate 4 9259% Net Interest Cost $257,304.84 First of Michigan 1978-1980 6.00% -0- Detroi t,Michi gan 1981 5.65% 1982 4 15% 1983 4.30% 1984 4.50% 1985 4.65% 1986 4.8o% 1987 5.00% 1988 5.10°0 1989 5.20% 1990 5.30% 1991-1992 5.40% Average Interest Rate 4.9711 Net Interest Cost $259,741.67 Mich.Nat'l-West Metro 1978-1980 4.50% -0- Detroit, Michigan 1981-1983 4 75% 1984-1986 5.00% 1987-1988 5.25% 1989-1990 5 50% 1991-1992 5.75% AveragejInterest Rate 5.1088 Net Interest Cost $266,937.50 AND WHEREAS, the bid of The Ohio Company, Detroit, Michigan has been determined to produce the lowest interest cost to the City, 16353 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The bid of The Ohio Company, Detroit, Michigan, 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. 3. 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• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. The communication dated April 19, 1977 from the Department of Law with respect to Court of Appeals Docket No. 28734 (J.P. Properties vs City of Livonia and City Council), was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated April 18, 1977 from the Director of Finance, transmitting Financial statements for the month ending March 31, 1977, was received imp and filed for the information of the Council. The communication. dated April 25, 1977 from State Representative Robert C. Law, with respect to our Suestions about licensing and liquor control (CR-171-77), was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Nash took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-801, OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 8 (DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI- NANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. 16354 Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4 (GENERAL LICENSING PROCEDURE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING CHAPTER THERETO. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-123(b) of TITLE 6, CHAPTER I (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-135 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I (TRAFFIC ORDI- NANCE) OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann NAYS. None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective on publication. 16355 Councilman Bennett took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-136 OF TITLE 6, CHAPTER I (Traffic Ordinance) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond 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 23 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 THERETO. RE- PETITION NO. 76-10-1-35 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFA TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result- AYES- Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: 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 AMENDING SECTION 23 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 THERETO RE PETITION NO. 76-10-1-38FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1-A to P.L. 16356 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Reymond and McCann. NAYS- None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec- tive on publication. Councilman Bishop took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 76-10-1-41—FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO R-1-B. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec- tive on publication. Councilman Bennett took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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 THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 76-11-1-Tf FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P.S TO R-1. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS- None. L The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. 16357 *Councilman Nash was excused at 8:30 p. m. Lig Councilman Ventura took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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. 76-12-1-45 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF AND R-5 TO R-2. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication. *Councilman Nash returned at 8 31 p. m. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #454-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance, dated April 19, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc., effective February 12, 1977, March 18, 1977 and April 14, 1977, at the following unit prices: February 12 March 18 April 14 Less than 5,000 Gals. .4395/Gal. .4495/Gal. .4565/Gal. More than 5,000 Gals. .3905/Gal. 4005/Gal. .4075/Gal. Lead Free Less than 5,000 Gals. .4595/Gal. .4695/Gal. .4765/Gal Lead Free More than 5,000 Gals. .4105/Gal. .4205/Gal. .4275/Gal. said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase 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, and all prior resolution 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: Ventura, Bishop, Nash, Brown and McCann. NAYS: Bennett and *Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. 16358 *Councilman Raymond made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast Lbecause it is my belief that we are paying too much for gasoline. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 4455-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 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, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Conco Midwest, Inc., 1115 North Main St., Racine, Wis. 53402 for the 1977 Concrete Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing Program for the estimated total cost of $146,036.25 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 and only bid received for this item; and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an amount not to exceed $146,036.25 from such surplus funds as may be available in the $9.8 million Streets and Roads General Obligation Bond Issue and/or Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts, 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. LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 4456-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance dated April 15, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication and billing from SEMCOG with reference to 1977 membership dues, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the payment of said 1977 Membership Dues in the amount of $5,400.00; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously Ladopted, it was 16359 #x+57-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the L Director of Finance dated April 15, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a communication and billing from SEMCOG with reference to 1977 membership dues, the Council does hereby invite the Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments to meet with the City Council. By CouncilmanBishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 4, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted to purchase two (2) new car radios in order to coordinate the field activities of the Engineering Division, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,400 00 from the Engineering Division's salary and wages account (441-702) to the Capital Improvement Account (441-445) for this purpose. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 4458-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 4, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted to purchase two (2) new car radios in order to coordinate the field activi- ties of the Engineering Division, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. Nash, Brown and Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 4459-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated April 5, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of $776.04 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account in order to defray the expenses involved in the dedication of the Eddie Edgar Sports Arena on Aptil 2, 1977, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann NAYS• None. 16360 By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 4460-77 RESOLVED, that having consiabred a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated April 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is submitted for transfer of funds required in order to purchase a Gestetner Duplicator, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,357.25 from Account 709-760 (Tools and Supplies) to Account 707-982 (Capital Outlay) in order to purchase a duplicator machine, provided, however, that said machine be purchased based upon the taking of competitive bids and further, based upon such bids being predicated upon specifications which are general in nature. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #461-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated March 22, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the follow- ing transfer of funds: From Account: 101-400-702.000.000 Salaries (Htg. & Refrig. ) $9079 00 101-400-715.000.000 FICA 531.00 101-400- Insurance 1324.00 101-400- Pension 823.00 101-400-861.010.000 Auto Reimbursements 1000 00 To Account• 101-410-702.000.000 Salaries (Plumbing) $9079.00 101-410-715.000.000 FICA 531.00 101-410- Insurance 1324.00 101-410- Pension 823.00 101-410-861.010.000 Auto Reimbursements 1000.00 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond, McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was 16361 #462-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Public Utility Manager, dated March 22, 1977, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and wherein it is recommended that the Eddie Edgar Ice Rink hearing system be modified at the estimated cost of $37,700.00, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Cctmm.ttee for its report and. reeompendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #+63-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April 20, 1977, wherein it is recommended that the City accept the offer of the Livonia Public Schools School District to lease the Jefferson School to the City of Livonia for $1.00 per year with the City to bear the cost of utilities, supplies and maintenance, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #464-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated April 21, 1977, to which is attached a communication from the City Engineer, dated April 7, 1977, with regard to a proposed 1977 General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue, 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, and unanimously adopted, it was #465-77 WHEREAS, the Optimist Club of Livonia, Inc., by letter dated April 13, 1977 has offered to donate as a gift to the City an Electric Scoreboard to be located in the left field corner of the lighted baseball diamond at Henry Ford Memorial Athletic Field; and WHEREAS, this Nevco Scoreboard (Model 2-1000) is 16' x 15' x 7-1/2' with letters 18" high, and will cost approximately $3,000.00; and WHEREAS, the gift herein includes the scoreboard, erection of same, control cables extending to the rear of the backstop and all labor involved; and WHEREAS, the motto of the Optimist Club is "Friend of the Youth," and the gift herein demonstrates its civic responsibility in the develop- ment of the Ford Memorial Athletic Field as being one of the finest in the state; 16362 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livonia City Council for and on behalf of the City of Livonia does hereby determine to accept the said gift in the manner herein described and takes this means to indicate its sincere appreciation to the Optimist Club of Livonia for this fine and generous gesture. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #466-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Joseph M. Pace, 39021 Dover, Livonia, Michigan 48150, wherein a request has been submitted for vacating a portion of an easement in order to permit con- struction of a garage on the property described in the aforsaid communica- tion (Lot 108, Dover Courts Subdivision), the Council does hereby deter- mine to refer this item to the City Engineer for his report and recommenda- tion. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #467-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 1977, which transmits its resolution 3-68-77 adopted on March 22, 1977, with regard to Petition77-3-8-7 sub- mitted by Lindhout Associates, requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct a two-building addition to an existing commercial development on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Grand. River and Angling in Section 1, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 11.02, of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 77-3-8-7 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recom- mendation of the Planning Commission. A roll cA11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS. Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 0468-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated April 14, 1977, which sets forth its resolu- tion 4-76-77 with regard to a request dated March 18, 1977 from Arthux Pollack requesting an extension of the approval of Petition 76-2-8-2 submitted by Arthur Pollack, relative to site plan approval of all plans required by Section 8.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in connection with a proposal to construct apartment units on the east side of Middle- belt, north of Six Mile Road in Section 12, the Council does hereby deter- mine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the requested extension for a one year period, subject to compliance with all conditions as set forth in Council Resolution 377-76. 16363 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Nash. NAYS: McCann. The President dekaared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #469-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated April 14, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a pre-application for federal assistance under CETA for fiscal year 1978 for CETA Title II, the Council does hereby authorize the Pre-application 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was L #470-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel. Director dated April 11, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 5, 1977, wherein it is recommended that service recognition pins be awarded to appointed com- missioners who have serve the City of Livonia for a period of at least ten years, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action; and the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $300.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account in order to provide funds suf- ficient to implement this program for the balance of the current fiscal year. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #+71-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated April 12, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and Lapproved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopt- ed by the Civil Service Commission on April 5, 1977, wherein it is recom- mended that the classification of Park Supervisor in the Department of 16364 Public Safety-Police, be reclassified to Youth Assistance Worker on the basis of a $4.00 per hour rate of pay, with no premium rates for any hours worked in excess of 40 in any one week, and the said compensation as herein established shall represent full compensation for all services rendered with no other compensation or benefits with the exception that employees shall be eligible for holiday pay after having been aontinuously employed for at least 480 scheduled hours, the Council does hereby deter- mine to approve of and concur in such action A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #472.77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 20, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning improvement of sidewalks and driveway approaches at the following locations• Parcel and Location Footage Required Section 1 01Z44al Install drive approach - 90 s.f. 01Z52a Install drive approach - 90 s.f. 01Z70a1 Install drive approach - 90 s.f. 01Z6la Install drive approach - 90 s.f. Section 2 02c455 Install drive approach - 42 s.f. 02c461b,462 Install drive approach - 42 s.f. 02c463 Install drive approach - 42 s.f. 02c481a Install drive approach - 42 s f. Section 10 10d9 Install drive approach - 216 s.f. 10d14 Install drive approach - 216 s.f 10e73 Install drive approach - 198 s.f. 10e80 Install drive approach - 198 s.f. 16365 Section 13 13B3blal Install drive approach - 187 s.f. 13B3blb,3c2 Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13B52d1b,53a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R51a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R44a2 Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R44a1 Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R35a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R13a1 - 12a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R13c1 Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R24a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13R26a Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 13f68 Insta.71 drive approach - 102 s.f. Section 15 15d186 Install drive approach - 216 s.f. 15d175 Install drive approach - 216 s.f. Section 25 25b144 thru 149 Install drive approach - 1276 s f. 25b474 Install drive approach - 102 s.f. 25b472 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. Section 34 34b297,298 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 348.85 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34c934 Install drive approach - 246 s. f. 34a119 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34357 Install drive approach - 451 a. f. 34152 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34b396 Install drive appro4.eh - 451 s. f. 16366 34a153 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34b416 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 31397 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34a176-177 Install drive approach - 186 s. f. 34a187 Install, drive approach - 451 s. f. 34b548-549 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34b681 Install drive approach - 186 s. f. 34b641 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. 34b696 Install drive approach - 451 s. f. Section 35 35a66 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a68 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a115 Install, drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a113 Install drive approach - 102 s. f 35a93 Install drive approach - 102 s. f 35a92 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a90 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a139 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a140 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a168-169 Install drive approach - 187 s. f. 35a200-201 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a216 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a241 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a235-236 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a234 Install drive approach-I- 289 s. f. 35a347 35a297-296 Install drive approach - 102 s. f Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a429 Install drive approach - 187 s. f. 16367 35a448-453 Install drive approach-102 s. f. 35a461b,462 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a478-479 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a490,491 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a480 Install drive approach - 102 s. f 35a415,416 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a341b,342 Install drive approach - 102 s f. 35x347 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35a530,531 Install drive approach - 102 s. f. 35D26b2a Install drive approach - 102 s. f. Plymouth Road, Inkster to Middlebelt - Section 36 36a135-139 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 100 lin. ft. 36b947,948 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 32 lin. ft. 36b949 Remove & replace exist. 6' sidewalk - 71 lin.ft. 36b950,951 Install drive approach - 144 s. f. Plymouth Road, Yale to Newburgh - Section 32 32J1a,J1b Install 6' wide sidewalk - 215.2 lin. ft. 32c4 & 5 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 150 lin ft. 32c6 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 75 lin. ft. 32c8 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 75 lin. ft. 32S2ala,S2a2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 145 lin. ft. Plymouth Road,Merriman to Middlebelt - Section 26 26T2b1 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 400 lin. ft. 26T1a,T2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 500 lin_ ft. Plymouth Road, Merriman to Farmington - Section 27 27G36a,Gla2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 121 lin. ft. 27F6a2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 40 lin. ft. 27F5b2al,F6a1d1 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 43.10 lin. ft. 27F4b1,F5a1 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 76 lin. ft. 16368 27b1 Install 6' wide si3,.walk - 40 lin. ft 27Flalbl Install 6' wide sidewalk - 137.50 lin. ft 27F1a2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 80 lin. ft. 27ElOal,blclal,c2a Install 6' wide sidewalk - 1145 lin. ft Plymouth Road, Farmington Road to Yale, Section 28 28EE2b1 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 150 lin. ft. 28b1 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 330.33 lin. ft. 28b2-5 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 405 lin. ft. 28b6 & 7 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 200 lin. ft. 28b8 & 9 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 200 lin. ft Plymouth Road, Levan to Newburgh - Section 29 29d1 & 2 Install 6' wide sidewalk - 534.70 lin. ft. 29e9 & lOb Install 6' wide sidewalk - 534.70 lin. ft. 29b30b Install 6' wide sidewalk - 156 0 lin. ft. and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install sidewalks/drive approaches 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 Ordi- nances, 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/driveway approaches on or before July 1, 1977 after which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the sidewalks/driveway approaches, FURTHER, the Council does appropri8.te and authorize the expenditure of $300.00 from the $9.8 million Streets and Roads General Obligation Bond Issue to cover the cost of installing sidewalks/driveway approaches which will be the City's responsibility, and the Engineering Divisionis hereby authorized to prepare plans and specifications and, thereafter, arrange for the taking of bids for the 1977 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program so as to provide all the work required in the attached list which has not been completed by the affected property owners by July 1, 1977 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. 16369 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #473-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator dated April 29, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached CETA Title VI Projects and Subgrant Contracts regarding same (projects at the Livonia Public Schools, the Industry/Education Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Madonna College, Clarenceville Schools and the Boy Scouts), the Council does hereby approve of the said projects pending completion of subgrant contracts which will be submitted to Council for approval at a later date. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond, Nash and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #474-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated April 27, 1977, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, dated April 18, 1977, executed by Mario Corsi and Rosa Corsi, his wife, conveying to the City of Livonia an easement for storm sewer purposes which easement is more particularly described as follows• N. 10 ft. of lot 145• Sunningdale Park Subdivision as recorded in Liber 61, Page 56, of Wayne County Records, said subdivision being a part of the E. 1/2 of the W. 1/2 of the N. E. 1/4 of Section 12, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan the Council does hereby for and in 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 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded. by Councilman Bishop, it was #475-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 26, 1977 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement more particularly described as igloo Grant of Easement dated April 26, 1977 executed by Orville C. Keller and Evelyn R. Keller, his wife, conveying to the City of Livonia the following easement 16370 Said easement being 20 feet wide, the easterly 730 feet of the Southerly 20 feet of a parcel of land, part of the N. E. 1/1 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the East line of Section 25 distant S. 0° 26' 50" E , 1980.00 feet from the N. E. corner of Section 25 and proceeding thence S. 0° 26' 50" E., along the East line of Section 25 165.00 feet, thence N. 89° 52' 00" W. , 1320 99 feet, thence N. 0° 20' 07" W., 165.00 feet, thence S. 89° 52' 00" E., 1320.76 feet to the point of beginning, except the East part thereof, measuring 6+.82 feet on the North line and 73.50 feet on the South line for Inkster Road Right-of-Way purposes. the Council does hereby for and in 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 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 Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously adopted, it was #476-77 RESOLVED, that the Traffic Commission is hereby requested to conduct a survey, and thereafter submit its report and recommendation with respect to traffic problems on Camden Avenue, north of Plymouth Road, and also in this regard, whether or not there is a need to place additional traffic signs, such as "no outlet" or "dead end:'. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #477-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Coordinator of Community Development dated. April 27, 1977 approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Community Development Program for Third Year Activities, (1977-1978), the Council does hereby authorize the preparation of an application and the conducting of the necessary public hearing with respect to the same By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was 16371 #478-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its resolution No. 274-77, adopted on March 16, 1977, and in accordance with Section 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date of May 2, 1977 an assessment roll dated April 28, 1977 for the installation of one (1) 175-watt mercury-vapor light on an existing wood pole located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Purlingbrook and Fairfax, City of Livonia, Michigan containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 274-77, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted. by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination; that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required by the provisions of Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road, on Monday, June 13, 1977, at 8:00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard, LIT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulat- ed generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of June 13, 1977, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed special assessment district as their names and addresses appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor's office. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was 0479-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator), dated April 20, 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 submitted pursuant to Act 51, of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951, as amended (MSA Sec. 1097 (13)(d)(1)) with regard to the transfer of funds for the calendar year 1977 from the Major Street System Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council does hereby authorize the trans- fer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25% of the amount designated for Major Street System to be used on the Local Street System, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all 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 Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS• None. 16372 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #480-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) dated April 21, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, approved by the Director of Public Works, approved for submission by the Mayor and sub- mitted pursuant to Act 51 of the Public Acts f g h n€ er afiei ,�a ` amended M.S.A Sec. 1097 13)(d)(d) with regard-to the rans nds 1977 from the Major Street System Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, $172,000 from those funds designated for use on the major street system to be used on the local street system; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all 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: Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Brown, Raymond and McCann and Nash. NAYS None. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22 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. 76-12-1-46 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-7 TO P. 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 9.03 OF ARTICLE IX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SUBPARAGRAPH (j ) THERETO. (Petition 77-1-6-1) 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 16373 By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was 4481-77 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 wil take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June 13, 1977 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following.'items. (1) Petition 76-4-1-17 (rehearing) submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 113-77, for a change of zoning of property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14 from C-1 to RUF, the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 4-69-77 recommended to the City Council that Petition 76-4-1-17 (rehearing) be approved, (2) Petition 77-3-6-4 'submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to amend Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Section 2.06, Definitions Pertaining to Lots and Areas, in order to revise the definition of "Lot," the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution No. 4-70-77 recommended approval; 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 (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspap:r 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 and public utility or railroad within the districts or zonas affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was 16374 #482-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that its regular meetini'sfor the month of June, 1977 shall be conducted on the following dated: Wednesday, June 15, 1977, at 8 00 p. m. , and Wednesday, June 29, 1977 at 8 00 p. m. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #483-77 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #484-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief Building Inspector and the Director of Public Works, dated March 10, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the contract between the City of Livonia and Alex Zhmendak & Sons, 35618 Orangelawn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, authorized in Council Resolution No 409-76, for mowing or cutting weeds, grass or brush and removing rubbish and/or debris, the Council does hereby determine to authorize an extension of said contract for an additional one year period through 1977, based. upon the same terms and conditions as were originally agreed to and authorized in Council Resolution No. 409-76, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an amendatory agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid contractor and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; and the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council Resolution No. 408-77 adopted on April 27, 1977. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Ventura, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS• Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #485-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated May 4, 1977, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 292-77, and having also considered a com- munication submitted by the City Engineer, on behalf of the Architectual Selection Committee, dated April 27, 1977, with respect to the prepara- tion of a proposed feasibility and design study, including the develop- ment of the Schematic Design Fhase for a proposed Police Building Addi- tion, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to affix their signatures to a contract for and on behalf of 16375 the City of Livonia with the firm of Louis G. Redstone Associates, Inc., 28425 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for the said feasibili- ty and design study which contract shall be prepared and approved as to form by the Department of Law and shall provide for a fee of $7,900.00, further, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum in the amount of $7,900.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose; and the City Clerk, the City Treasurer and the Department of Law 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. Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann. NAYS. Ventura dnd Raymond. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #+86-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 9, 1977, with regard to the final session of a bike rodeo program to be conducted at Schoolcraft College on May 14, 1977 in con- nection with the Bike Safety Program, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $176.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No 704-709 for the purpose of having two employees provide the necessary work involved in order to use the City's Mobile State (Wenger Wagon) in the manner indicated in the afore- said communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #487-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a Retail Vehicle Lease with Bill Brown Leasing Division, 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a 1977 Ford Granada 4-Door Automobile, Serial No. 7W81L 109833 for the current fiscal ziear through November 30, 1977 for a total monthly payment of $121.81 per month, and based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in an agreement dated December 17, 1976, said vehicle to be used by the Department of Finance; 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• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. 16376 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was x#488-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia tc execute a Retail Vehicle Lease with Bill Brown Leasing Division, 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a 1977 Ford LTD II 2-Door Automobile, Serial No. 7H30H101595 for the current fiscal year through November 30, 1977 for a total monthly payment of $150.00 per month, and based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in an agreement dated October 2, 1976, said vehicle to be used by the Department of Assessment, and the City Clerk and the 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• Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was X9-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated May 4, 1977, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 442-77 in connection with a communication from the Director of Pzblic Works dated April 12, 1977, to which is attached a communication from Robert W. Curran of Curran Realty, dated April 7, 1977, wherein certain prpperty located at 13405 Surrey Road, Livonia, Michigan, is offered for sale to the City of Livonia for use as a proposed maintenance garage, the Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire the said property, located in Section 28, owned by Robert W. Curran, et al, which land is more particularly describ- ed as follows. The South 263.95 ft. of Lots 1 and 2, Newman Schoolcraft Farms Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 69, page 90, Wayne County Records, said subdivision being of part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township (naw City of Livonia) Wayne County, Michigan. (D.P.W. Site - 13405 Surrey) subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) That the purchase price shall be in the amount of $225,000.00, 2) That the Seller shall provide the City with title work in the amount of the purchase price; 3) That the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County Drain, School and Community College taxes shall be in a sum not to exceed ;, $542.95; and 16377 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $225,542 95 is hereby advanced to be expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the same to be reimbursed thereto from proceeds, when available, of bonds issued by the Livonia Municipal Building Authority for said acquisition and thereafter construction and installation of improvements and equip- ment for completion of the said facility as a maintenance garage for use by the Department of Public Works; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution *The President relinquished the Chair to Councilman Raymond to support the following resolution By CouncilmaA VOIAUXA; seconded by Councilman McCann, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to set the purchase price at $220,000.00 in lieu of $225,000 00. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result. AYES• McCann and Ventura. NAYS Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond. L The Chairman declared the amendment DENIED *The president resumed the Chair. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result. AYES: *Bishop, Bennett, Nash, Brown and Raymond NAYS: **Ventura and ***McCann. The President declared the resolution adopted. *Councilman Bishop made the following statement My 'yes' vote is cast because of the fact that there is no other building available with adequate footage for future needs, and it is our opportunity to acquire it **Councilman Ventura made the following statement My 'nu rote is cast because I feel that the price is too high for the building, particular__v in view of its stage of completion. ***Councilman McCann made the following statement My 'no' vote is cast because I, too, feel that the price is too high 16378 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously Ladopted, it was 4490-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 8, 1977 from Robert G. Amell of 9921 Cranston) Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting permission to close Cranston between Elmira and Orangelawn on Monday, May 30, 1977 between the hours of 12.00 noon and 8 00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting an Annual Memorial Day Picnic, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval by the Police Department. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #491-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 10, 1977, with regard to a proposal made by the Livonia Jaycees to place a banner across Farmington Road near Five Mile Road for the period May 20, 1977 - June 4, 1977 in order to publicize the 1977 Walk for Mankind, the Council does hereby determine to approve the said request and for this purpose does hereby authorize Michael P. McGee as the designated City of Livonia person to request permission of the Wayne County Road Commission to approve the installation of the banner in the manner hereinbefore described. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was 4492-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May 5, 1977 from Joanne Schwartz, 32523 Wisconsin, Livonia, Michigan 48150, requesting permission to close Wisconsin between Hubbard and Ohio on Saturday, June 11, 1977 from 2 00 p. m. to 10 00 p. m. for the purpose of conducting the Third Wisconsin Block Party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval by the Police Department. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, this 858th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:55 P. M., May 11, 1977. ADDISON W. ON, CITY CLERK.