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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 4, 1975, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop, Peter A.
Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Jerry H. Brown, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk,
Robert M. Feinberg, Assistant City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Robert
E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, Michael McGee, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor; H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense, Dennis Swift, Captain, Police
Department; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City Planner; John T. Dufour,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Opera-
tions Division; William LaPine, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Francis Hand of the
Planning Commission.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and *unanimously
adopted, it was
#456-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 810th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held May 21, 1975, are hereby approved.
*Councilman Ventura abstained from voting, which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
The Council acknowledged the presence of Ms. Rhoda Willan of Bedford,
England, who is visiting Leonard and Iris Hunter of Livonia, and welcomed their
presence at the meeting.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura
and supported by Councilman Raymond:
#457-75 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne,
Michigan, intends to adopt resolutions authorizing the issuance and sale
of not to exceed Nine Hundred Thousand {$900,000) Dollars in special
assessment bonds to defray part of the cost of constructing various public
improvements in the City; and
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to publish a notice of intent to issue
bonds in order to comply with the requirements of Section 5(g), Act 279,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The City Clerk shall cause AC Notice of Intent to issue bonds
to be published in the Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general circula-
tion in the City of Livonia, Michigan, which said Notice of Intent shall be
in substantially the following form
NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
PLEDGING THE TAXING POWER OF THE CITY
AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Livonia,
County of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special assessment bonds of
the City, not to exceed in total principal amount $900,000, for the purpose
of defraying part of certain special assessment districts share of the cost
of contructing various public improvements in the City. Bonds of said
issue shall mature serially in not to exceed fifteen (15) annual install-
ments, with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate of not to exceed 8%
per annum, or such higher rate of interest which may be authorized by law.
SOURCE OF PAYMENT
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF SAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS shall
be payable primarily from collection of principal and interest on special
assessments and the bonds shall also pledge the full faith and credit of
the City of Livonia.
IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF SAID SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, THE
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS SHALL .BE PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS
OF THE CITY, OR, IF NECESSARY, FROM AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED UPON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE OR AMOUNT.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM 4
THE BONDS will be issued without vote of the electors unless a
PETITION SIGNED BY 10% OF THE REGISTERED FLFCTORS in the City is filed with
the City Council by depositing the petition with the City Clerk WITHIN
FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS after publication of this notice, in which case the
bonds will not be issued unless approved by a majority vote of the electors.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 5(g)
of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended.
City Clerk
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2. The notice shall be published as a display advertisement of
not less than one-quarter page and the Council hereby determines that
publication of notice in the form and manner herein provided is reasonably
calculated to give the electors and taxpayers of the City notice of the
intention of the Council and the rights of said electors and, taxpayers
affected thereby.
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: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura
and supported by Councilman Raymond-
#458-75 WHEREAS, Special Assessment Rolls, more particularly herinafter
described for the construction of street improvements in the City of
Livonia have been prepared, reviewed and confirmed by the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to the best interest to borrow
and issue bonds in anticipation of the collection of said special assess-
ments to defray part of the cost of said street improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The estimated period of usefulness of said public improvements
is not less than twenty (20) years,
2. Special Assessment Bonds be issued in the amount of Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand ($750,000.00) Dollars in anticipation of the
collection of Eight Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen
($825,813.00) Dollars of special assessments on the special assessment rolls
hereinafter in this Paragraph 2 set forth, the principal amount of special
assessment for each roll pledged for the payment of said bonds to be as
follows for the following districts .
Special Assessment District No. 118 $ 6,610
Special Assessment District No. 121 15,504
Special Assessment District No. 123 16,997
Special Assessment District No. 124 48,689
Special Assessment District No. 125 60,413
Special Assessment District No. 126 14,944
Special Assessment District No. 129 32,354
Special. Assessment District No. 132 61,607
Special Assessment District No. 134 24,504
Special Assessment District No. 136 48,269
Special Assessment District No. 138 11,686
Special Assessment District No. 139 59,781
Special Assessment District No. 140 342,653
Special Assessment District No. 141 52,478
Special Assessment District No. 142 6,865
Special Assessment District No. 145 22,459
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In addition to the special assessments as aforesaid, the full faith, credit
and resources of the City of Livonia shall be pledged for the prompt
payment of the principal and interest on said bonds as the same become due.
The bonds shall consist of one hundred fifty (150) bonds of the denomina-
tion of $5,000.00 each, numbered consecutively in direct order of maturity
from 1 to 150, inclusive, dated October 1, 1975, and payable serially,
without option of prior redemption,as follows.
$ 50,000.00 February 1, 1976,
$ 75,000.00 February 1st of each year from
1977 to 1980, inclusive,
$100,000.00 February 1, 1981
$ 75,000.00 February 1st of each year from
1982 to 1985, inclusive.
Said bonds shall be designated 1975 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS.
Said bonds may be registered as to principal only, in the manner
and with the effect set forth on the face thereof, as herinafter provided.
3. The bonds authorized by the provisions of this Resolution shall
bear interest at a rate or rates not _:exceeding eight per cent (8%) per
annum, payable on February 1, 1976, and semi-annually thereafter on
August 1st and February 1st of each year. Both principal and interest on
said bonds shall be payable at a bank or trust company qualified to act
as paying agent designated by the purchaser of the bonds, with the approval
of the City Clerk. The liability of each special assessment distrist shall
be limited to the principal amount set forth above and interest thereon.
Interest on said bonds from October 1, 1975 to December 1, 1975 shall be
capitalized and paid from the proceeds of the bonds.
4. The bonds shall be signed in the name of the City by the Mayor
and countersigned by the City Clerk and the City Treasurer and shall bear
the City seal, and the interest coupons annexed thereto shall bear the
facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Treasurer. The bonds, when
executed, shall be delivered to the Treasurer and be delivered by him to
the purchaser thereof upon payment of the purchase price thereof in accord-
ance with the bid therefor, when accepted.
5. There shall be established and maintained a fund to be
designated "1975 Special Assessment Bonds Debt Retirement Fund". Into said
fund there shall be placed the accrued interest and premium, if any, receiv-
ed at the time of delivery of the bonds, plus a sum from the proceeds of
the bonds, which, taken together with said accrued interest and premium
will be sufficient to pay interest on the bonds from October 1, 1975 to
December 1, 1975.
All collections of principal and interest on the aforesaid special
assessment rolls shall be placed in said fund for the sole purpose of
retiring when due the principal of and interest on said special assessment
bonds. In addition, the City shall levy, annually, without limitation as
to rate or amount, as part of its general ad valorem taxes, subh sums as
may be necessary to retire when due the prinicpal of and interest on said
special assessment bonds should collections of the special assessments
pledged for that purpose prove insufficient
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L
5Said bonds and the attached coupons shall be in substantially
the following form
UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
1975 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND
No. $5,000.00
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan, acknowledges itself to owe and for value received hereby promises
to pay to the bearer, or if registered, to the registered holder hereof the sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
lawful money of the United States of America, on the first day of February A.D.,
19 , with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the rate of
per cent ( %) per annum, payable on February 1, 1976, and semi-annually there-
after on the first day of August and February of each year upon presentation and
surrender of the annexed interest coupons as they severally become due. Both principal
of and interest on the bonds are payable at the principal office of
, and for the prompt payment of this bond, both principal and
interest, the full faith and credit of the City of Livonia is hereby irrevocably
pledged.
This bond is one of a series of one hundred fifty (150) bonds of even date
and like tenor, except as to rate of interest and date of maturity, aggregating the
principal sum of $750,000, issued in anticipation of the collection of special
assessments in certain Special Assessment Districts in the City, for the purpose of
constructing street improvements, and is issued in accordance with the City Charter
and with a duly adopted resolution of the City Council of the City of Livonia.
Bonds of this issue shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.
This bond is payable out of special assessments to be collected on special
assessment rolls numbered in accordance with the above districts or in the case of
insufficiency of said special assessments out of the general funds of the City. The
liability of each special assessment district shall be limited to payment of the
amounts and interest thereon as set forth in the bond resolution. It is hereby
certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by law precedent
to and in the issuance of this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one have
been done, exist and have happened in regular and due time and form as required by
law, and that the total indebtedness of said City, including this bond, does not
exceed any constitutional, statutory or charter debt limitation.
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This bond may be registered as to principal only on the booka3of the paying
L agent in the name of the holder and said registration noted on the back hereof by
said paying agent, after which no transfer shall be valid unless made on the books and
noted hereon in like manner, but transferability by delivery may be restored by
registration to bearer. Such registration shall not affect the negotiability of the
interest coupons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan,
by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed by its Mayor and to be counter-
signed by its City Clerk and City Treasurer and its corporate seal to be hereunto
affixed, and has caused the annexed interest coupons to be executed with the facsimile
signatures of its Mayor and City Treasurer, all as of the first day of October,
A.D., 1975.
CITY OF LIVONAI
By
Mayor
(SEAL)
Countersigned:
City Clerk
City Treasurer
REGISTRATION
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN HEREON EXCEPT BY
THE PAYING AGENT
Date of Registration : Name of Registered Holder Registrar
•
• •
(Form of Coupon)
No.
On the first day of , A. D. , 19 , the CITY OF LIVONIA,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan, will pay to the bearer hereof, the sum shown
hereon at being the interest due that date on its
1975 Special Assessment Bond, dated October 1, 1975.
Mayor
City Treasurer
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L6. The City Clerk shall make application to the Municipal
Finance Commission for an order granting permission for the issuance of
said bonds and approval of the form of notice of,sale and upon receipt of
such approval, the City Clerk shall cause _/REtc8f°'aid bonds to be
published in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, and in the Observer-
Eccentric, a newspaper circulated in the City of Livonia, Michigan, at
least seven (7) full days before the date fixed for sale of said bonds,
which notice of sale shall be in substantially the following form.
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE ,
$750,000.00
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
1975 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received by the undersigned
at the City Hall located at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 4+8154+, on
, the day of , 19 , until o'clock.m.,
Eastern Time, at which time and place said bids will be publicly
opened and read.
BOND DETAILS. Said bonds will be coupon bonds, registrable as to principal only, of
the denomination of $5,000.00 each, dated October 1, 1975, numbered in direct order
of maturity from 1 upwards and will bear interest from their date payable on
February 1, 1976, and semi-annually thereafter.
Said bonds will mature on the 1st day of February, as follows.
$ 50,000.00 1976,
$ 75,000.00 1977 to 1980, inclusive,
$100,000.00 1981,
$ 75,000.00 1982 to 1985, inclusive.
PRIOR REDEMPTION Bonds of this issue are not subject to prior redemption.
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS- The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates
not exceeding 8% per annum, to be fixed by the bids therefor, expressed in multiples
of 1/8 of 1/20 of 1%, or both. The interest on any one bond shall be at one rate
only, all bonds maturing in any one year must carry the same interest rate and each
coupon period shall be represented by one interest coupon. The difference between
the highest and lowest interest rate on the bonds shall not exceed two (2%) per cent
per annum. No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the bonds or at a price
less than 100% of their par value will be considered.
PAYING AGENT: Both principal and interest shall be payable at a bank or trust
company located in Michigan qualified to act as paying agent under State or United
States law, to be designated by the original purchaser of the bonds, who may also
Ldesignate a co-paying agent, which may be located outside of Michigan, qualified to
act as paying agent under the law of the State in which located or of the United
States, both of which shall be subject to approval of the undersigned.
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LPURPOSE AND SECURITY: The bonds are issued in anticipation of the collection of
special assessments for street improvements in certain special assessment districts
in said City, as set forth in the bond authorizing resolution. The special assess-
ments and interest thereon are sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the
bonds as when due. The liqbility of each special assessment district is limited as
set forth in the bond authorizing resolution The bonds will pledge the full faith
and credit of the City of Livonia as additional security for payment of the principal
and interest thereon.
GOOD FAITH A certified or cashier's check in the amount of $15,000.00, drawn upon
an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Treasurer of
the City must accompany each bid, as guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder,
to be forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and the bidder fails
to take up )and pay for the bonds. No interest shall be allowed on the good faith
checks and checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each
bidder's representative or by registered mail.
AWARD OF BOND: The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid produces the
lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or rates specified in the
bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds from , 19
to their maturity and deducting therefrom any premium.
LEGAL OPINION: Bid shall be conditioned upon the unqualified approving opinion of
Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys of Detroit, Michigan, a copy of which
opinion will be printed on the reverse side of each bond, and the original of which
Lwill be furnished without expense to the purchaser of the bonds at the delivery
thereof
DELIVERY OF BONDS: The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at its expense.
BondCwill be delivered without expense to the purchaser at Detroit, Michigan, Chicago,
Illinois or New York, New York. The usual closing documents, including a certifi-
cate that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance of the bonds, will be
delivered, at the time of the delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are not tendered
for delivery by twelve o'clock noon, Eastern Time, on the 45th day follow-
ing the date of sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is not a
business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time thereafter until
delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal by serving notice of cancellation, in
writing, on the undersigned in which event the City shall promptly return the good
faith deposit. Payment for the bonds shall be made in Federal Reserve Funds.
Accrued interest to the date of delivery of the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser
at the time of delivery.
CUSIP NUMBERS. CUSIP numbers will be applied for at the issuers expense. Improper
imprintation of or failure to imprint CUSIP numbers shall not constitute grounds for
refusal to receive delivery of the bonds.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS
ENVELOPES containing the bids shall be plainly marked "Proposal for Special Assess-
ment Bonds. "
LClerk, City of Livonia
APPROVED:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION
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7. A11 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: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#459-75 WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby determine that it is neces-
sary to acquire and construct the following major and local street improve-
ments in the City
Street Name Termini Proposed Construction
Inkster Road I-96 to 5 Mile Road Reconstruct and widen with
9" reinforced concrete, 5
lanes. Complete drainage
and subgrade treatment.
6 Mile Road Farmington Road to Reconstruct and widen with
Ryland Avenue(east 9" reinforced concrete, 5
of Inkster Road) lanes. Complete drainage
and subgrade treatment.
6 Mile Road Farmington Road to Reconstruct and widen with
500' west of Levan 9" reinforced concrete, 5
Road lanes. Complete drainage
and subgrade treatment.
Ann Arbor Road Eckles Road to Reconstruct and widen with
(M-14) Plymouth Road 9" reinforced concrete, 5
lanes. Complete drainage
and subgrade treatment.
Mayfield Avenue 6 Mile Road to Pave with 7 1/2" full-depth
Curtis asthalt with mountable
asphalt curbs,27' width.
Complete drainage and sub-
grade
Grimm Avenue Pickford Avenue to Pave with 7 1/2"full-depth
650' south asphalt with mountable
asphalt curbs, 27' width.
Complete drainage and sub-
grade.
Bobrich Avenue Merriman Road to Pave with 7 1/2"full-depth
1,300' west asphalt with mountable
asphalt curbs, 24'width.
Complete drainage & sub-
grade treatment.
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Street Name Termini Proposed Construction
Green Lane Avenue 5 Mile Road to Pave with 7 1/2" full-depth
Sunnydale asphalt with concrete curbs
& gutters, 31'width.Complete
drainage & subgrade treat-
ment.
Beatrice Avenue 5 Mile Road to Pave with 7 1/2"full-depth
1,300' south asphalt with concrete curbs
& gutters,31' width.Complete
drainage & subgrade treat-
ment.
All streets in E.G Area bounded by Pave with 7 1/2"thick full-
Settle Realty Co. Middlebelt Rd. on the depth asphalt with concrete
Bonaparte Gardens Sub. east,Joy Rd. on the curbs and gutters, 31' wide.
south,Henry Ruff on the Complete drainage and sub-
west,and 140' south grade treatment
of Grandon Ave. on the
north.
1975 Concrete Joint All streets in 7 sub- Seal all joints and cracks
& Crack Sealing Pro- divisions within the on existing concrete
gram City (Hearthstone Sub., pavements.
Spring Valley Sub. ,Idyle
Hills Estates Sub. ,Sunset
Hills Sub. ,Livonia Meadows
Sub. ,Merri-Five Sub. ,
Burton Hollow Woods Sub. )
and,
WHEREAS, the cost of said highway improvements is estimated to
be Ten Million Three Hundred Five Thousand ($10,305,000.00) Dollars, and
WHERAS, to finance a part of the cost of said highway improve-
ments the City Council deems it necessary at this time to borrow the sum
of One Million Two Hundred Ten Thousand ($1,210,000.00) Dollars, and issue
bonds therefor as authorized by the provisions of Act 175, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1952, as amended, the balance of the cost to be defrayed from
federal funds, county road funds and city special assessment funds, and
WHEREAS, said highway improvements are in accordance with the
purposes enumerated in Act 51, Public Acts ofMichigan, 1951, and
WHEREAS, the revenues received by the City of Livonia from the
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund pursuant to Act 51, Public Acts of Michigan,
1951, as amended, in the year preceding this contemplated borrowing are
more than sufficient to comply with all the requirements specified in
Section 4 of Act 175, PUblic Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The plans and estimates of cost of said highway improvements,
as briefly set forth in the preamble hereto are hereby approved and
adopted.
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2. The period of usefulness of said highway improvements is
estimated to be not less than twenty (20) years.
3. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby determines to
borrow the sum of One Million Two Hundred Ten Thousand ($1,210,000.00)
dollars and issue bonds of the City therefor pursuant to the provisions of
Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, for the purpose of
providing funds to pay part of the cost of the highway improvements, as
set forth in the preamble hereto.
4. Said bonds shall be designated 1975 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND
BONDS and shall consist of two hundred forty-two (242) bonds of the
denomination of $5,000.00 each, numbered consecutively in direct order of
maturity from 1 to 242, inclusive, dated as of October 1, 1975 and payable
serially, as follows
$ 35,000.00 July 1, 1976,
$ 50,000.00 July 1st of each of the years 1977,
1978 and 1979,
$ 75,000.00 July 1st of each of the years 1980,
1981 and 1982,
$100,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1983 to
1990, inclusive.
Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding eight per
cent (8%o) per annum, payable on January 1, 1976, and semi-annually there-
after on July 1st and January 1st of each year. Both principal and interest
shall be payable at a bank or trust company qualified to act as paying
agent to be designated by the original purchaser of the bonds, with the
approval of the City Clerk.
Bonds maturing in the years 1976 to 1984, inclusive, shall not be
subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds maturing in the years 1985 to 1990, inclusive, shall be
subject to redemption prior to maturity, in inverse numerical order, at the
option of the City, on any interest payment date on or after July 1, 1984,
at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption plus a
premium (expressed in a percentage of par) on each bond so redeemed prior
to maturity, in accordance with the following schedule
3% on each bond redeemed prior to July 1, 1987,
2% on each bond redeemed on or after July 1, 1987,
but prior to maturity.
Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by
publication in a paper circulated in the State of Michigan which carries,
as part of its regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds, and in
case of registered bonds, thirty days notice shall be given by mail to the
registered holder at the registered address. Bonds so called for redemp-
tion shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption, provided
funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds.
Said bonds may be registered as to principal only, in the manner
and with the effect set forth on the face thereof, as hereinafter provided.
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5. For the purpose of providing moneys to pay the principal of
and interest on the bonds herein authorized, and in accordance with the
provisions of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, there is
hereby made an irrevocable appropriation of the amount necessary to pay the
principal of and interest on the bonds herein authorized from the moneys to
be derived from State-collected taxes returned to the City of Livonia for
highway purposes, pursuant to law, and the Treasurer of the City of Livonia
is hereby directed, during each year that any of the principal of and
interest on the indebtedness herein authorized remains outstanding and
unpaid, to set aside in a separate depositary account, to be designated
1975 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BOND DEBT RETIREMENT FUND, sufficient
moneys from revenues received during such year from the Motor Vehicle High-
way Fund pursuant to law to pay the principal of and interest on the
installment of such indebtedness next maturing.
6. Pursuant to the authorization of Act 175, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1952, as amended, and as additional security for the prompt pay-
ment of the principal of and interest on the bonds herein authorized,
there is hereby irrevocable pledged the full faith and credit of the City
of Livonia and in the event of deficiency of funds primarily pledged to
the payment thereof, the City covenants and agrees to levy the taxes neces-
sary to provide such deficiency, which taxes are not subject to limitation
as to rate or amount.
7. The bond shall be signed by the Mayor and countersigned by
the City Clerk and City Treasurer and the corporate seal of the City shall
be affixed thereto, and the interest coupons annexed to said bonds shall
bear the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Treasurer. The bonds,
when executed, shall be delivered tb the Treasurer and be delivered by him
to the purchaser thereof on payment of the purchase price, inaccordance
with the bid therefor, when accepted.
8. The bonds and the attached coupons shall be in substantially
the following form.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
1975 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BOND
No. $5,000.00
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LIVONIA, County
of Wayne, State of Michigan, for value received hereby promises to pay
to the bearer, or, if registered, to the registered holder hereof the sum
of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
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on the first day of July, A.D , 19_, with interest thereon from the date
hereof until paid at the rate of per cent ( %)
per annum, payable on January..1, 1976, and semi-annually thereafter on the
first day of July and January of each year, upon presentation and surrender
of the proper interest coupons hereto annexed as they severally become due.
Both principal of and interest on this bond are payable in lawful money of
the United States of America, at the principal office of
, and for the prompt payment of
this bond, both principal and interest, the full faith, credit and resources
of the City of Livonia are hereby irrevocably, pledged.
This bond is one of a series of two hundred forty-two (242) bonds
of even date and like tenor, except as to rate of interest and date of
maturity, aggregating the principal sum of $1,210,000, numbered consecutive-
ly in direct order of maturity from 1 to 242, inclusive, issued for the
purpose of defraying the City's share of the cost of major and local street
improvements in the City of Livonia, in accordance with resolution duly
and regularly adopted by the City Council pursuant to the provisions of
Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended.
Bonds maturing in the years 1976 to 1984, inclusive, shall not be
subject to redemtion prior to maturity.
Bonds maturing in the years 1985 to 1990, inclusive, shall be
subject to redemption prior to maturity, in inverse numerical order, at
the option of the City, on any interest payment date on or after July 1,
1984, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemtion, plus
a premium (expressed in a percentage of par) on each bond so redeemed
prior to maturity, in accordance with the following schedule.
3% on each bond redeemed prior to July 1, 1987,
2% on each bond redeemed on or after July 1, 1987,
but prior to maturity.
Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given
by publication in a paper circulated in the State of Michigan which
carries, as part of its regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds,
and in case of registered bonds, thirty days notice shall be given by
mail to the registered holder at the registered address. Bonds so called
for redemption shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption,
provided funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds.
This bond and the interest thereon are payable from the proceeds
of State-collected taxes returned to the City of Livonia for highway
purposes pursuant to law, or in case of insufficiency of said funds out
of the general funds of the City of Livonia, and the resolution authori-
zing the issuance and sale of said bonds contains an irrevocable appropria-
tion of the amount necessary to pay the principal of and interest on this
bond and the series of bonds of which this is one from moneys derived
from such State-collected taxes so returned to the City of Livonia for
highway purposes which have not been heretofore specifically allocated
and pledged for the payment of indebtedness.
15012
This bond may be registered as to principal only on the books of the
paying agent in the name of the holder and said registration noted on the
back hereof by said paying agent, after which no transfer shall be valid
unless made on the books and noted hereon in like manner, but transfera-
bility by delivery may be restored by registration to bearer. Such regis-
tration shall not affect the negotiability of the interest coupons.
It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and
things required to be done, exist and happen, precedent to and in the
issuance of said series of bonds of which this is one, in order to make
them valid and binding obligations of said City, have been done, exist and
have happened in regular and due form and time as required by law, and that
the total indebtedness of said City, including the series of bonds of which
this is one, does not exceed any constitutional, charter or statutory
limitation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan, by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed in
the name of said City by its Mayor and to be countersigned by its City
Clerk and City Treasurer and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and
has caused the annexed interest coupons to be executed with the facsimile
signatures of its Mayor and City Treasurer, all as of the first day of
October, A.D., 1975.
CITY OF LIVONIA
By
Mayor
(Seal)
Countersigned:
City Clerk
City Treasurer
(Form of Coupon)
No. $
On the first day of , A.D., 19 , the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, hereby promises to pay to the
bearer hereof, the sum shown hereon at the principal office of
, being the
interest due that date on its 1975 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond, dated
October 1, 1975, No.
Mayor
City Treasurer
15013
REGI STRATI ON
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN HEREON EXCEPT BY
THE PAYING AGENT
Date of Registration Name of Registered Holder Registrar
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5. The City Clerk shall make application to the Municipal Finance
Commission for an order granting permission for the issuance of said bonds
and approval of the form of notice of sale, and upon receipt of such
approval, the City Clerk shall cause notice of sale of said bonds to be
published in the Bond Buyer, New York,New York, and the Observer-Eccentric,
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, fixing the date
of sale for a regular or special meeting of the City Council occurring at
least seven (7) full days after the date of such publication.
10. The notice of sale of said bonds shall be in the following
form, subject to any changes that may be required therein by the Municipal
Finance Commission
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
$1,210,000.00
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
1975 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BONDS
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received by the undersigned
at the City Hall located at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, on
, the day of , 1975, until
o'clock .m., Time, at which time and place said bids
will be publicly opened and read.
BOND DETAILS: Said bonds will be coupon bonds, registrable as to principal
only, of the denomination of $5,000 each, dated October 1, 1975, numbered in direct
order of maturity from 1 upwards and will bear interest from their date payable on
January 1, 1976, and semi-annually thereafter.
Said bondswill mature on the 1st day of July, as follows
$ 35,000.00 1976,
50,000.00 1977, 1978 and 1979,
75,000.00 1980, 1981 and 1982,
$100,000.00 1983 to 1990, inclusive.
15014
LPRIOR REDEMPTION: Bonds maturing in the years 1976 to 1984, inclusive, shall not be
subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds maturing in the years 1985 to 1990, inclusive, shall be subject
to redemption prior to maturity, in inverse numerical order, at the option of the
City, on any interest payment date on or after July 1, 1984, at par and accrued
interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium (expressed in a percentage
of par) on each bond so redeemed prior to maturity, in accordance with the following
schedule:
3% on each bond redeemed prior to July 1, 1987,
2% on each bond redeemed on or after July 1, 1987,
but prior to maturity.
Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by publica-
tion in a paper circulated in the State of Michigan which carries, as part of its
regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds, and in case of registered bonds,
thirty days notice shall be given by mail to the registered holder at the registered
address. Bonds so called for redemption shall not bear interest after the date fixed
for redemption, provided funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds.
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates
not exceeding 8% per annum, to be fixed by the bids therefor,expressed in multiples
of 1/8 of 1/20 or 1%, or both The interest on any one bond shall be at one rate
only, all bonds maturing in any one year must carry the same interest rate and each
Lcoupon period shall be represented by one interest coupons. The difference between
the highest and lowest interest rate on the bonds shall not exceed two (2%) per
cent per annum. No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the bonds or at a
price less than 100% of their par value will be considered.
PAYING AGENT• Both principal and interest shall be payable at a bank or trust
company located in Michigan qualified to act as paying agent under State or United
States law, to be designated by the original purchaser of the bonds, who may also
designate a co-paying agent, which may be located outside of Michigan, qualified to
act as paying agent under the law of the State in which located or of the United
States, both of which shall be subject to approval of the undersigned.
PURPOSE AND SECURITY• The bonds are to be issued pursuant to the provisions of
Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, for the purpose of defraying
part of the cost of constructing major and local street improvements in the City of
Livonia, and are issued in anticipation of Motor Vehicle Highway Fund payments from
the State of Michigan to be received by the City. The bonds will pledge the full
faith and credit of the City of Livonia as additional security for payment of the
principal and interest thereon.
GOOD FAITH A certified or cashier's check in the amount of $24,200.00, drawn upon
an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Treasurer of
the City must accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the
bidder, to be forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and the bidder
fails to take up and pay for the bonds. No interest shall be allowed on the good
ibs,
faith checks and checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to
each bidder's representative or by registered mail.
AWARD OF BONDS: The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid produces the
lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or rates specified in the
bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds from , 19 to
their maturity and deducting therefrom any premium.
15015
LEGAL OPINION• Bids shall be conditioned upon the unqualified approving opinion of
LMiller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys of Detroit, Michigan, a copy of which
opinion will be printed on the reverse side of each bond, and the original of which
will be furnished without expense to the purchaser of the bonds at the delivery
thereof.
DELIVERY OF BONDS: The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at its expense.
Bonds will be delivered without expense to the purchaser at Detroit, Michigan,
Chicago, Illinois or New York, New York. The usual closing documents, including a
certificate that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance of the bonds, will
be delivered at the time of the delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are not tendered
for delivery by twelve o'clock noon, Eastern Time, on the 45th day follow-
ing the date of sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is not
a business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time thereafter until
delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal by serving notice of cancellation, in
writing, on the undersigned in which event the City shall promptly return the good
faith deposit. Payment for the bonds shall be made in Federal Reserve Funds.
Accrued interest to the date of delivery of the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser
at the time of delivery.
CUSIP NUMBERS CUSIP numbers will be applied for at the issuer's expense. Improper
imprintation of or failure to imprint CUSIP numbers shall not constitute grounds
for refusal to receive delivery of the bonds.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Bonds".
Clerk, City of Livonia, Michigan
APPROVED-
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION
11. A copy of this resolution shall be published in the Observer-Eccentric,
Livonia, Michigan, once before this resolution become effective.
12. 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. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS• None.
The communication from MOTEC Automotive Education Center of Livonia,
LMichigan, transmitted by the City Clerk under date of May 30, 1975, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
15016
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#460-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
cost of maintenance of police and other vehicles, owned by the City, to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
The communication from the Mayor, dated May 22, 1975, transmitting letter
from the Citizens Research Council, (CR-874-75 and CR-370-75) with respect to a
proposed study of the organization and operations of Livonia City government, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated May 19, 1975 from the Director of Finance, which
transmits Financial Reports for the period ending April 30, 1975, for the General,
Federal Revenue Sharing and Municipal Refuse Disposal System Funds, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
The communication from the Planning Commission, dated May 21, 1975, which
transmits reports of the planning firm of Parkins, Rogers & Associates, Inc.,
prepared in connection with the preparation of the City of Livonia Future Lane Use
Plan, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#461-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations dated April 28, 1975, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, 3M Center 224-62, St. Paul,
Minnesota 55101, for supplying the City (Operations Division) with Traffic
Sign Faces, Letters and Roll Goods for the price of $9,206.95 and at the
Unit Prices indicated on the attached schedule for the period beginning
May 1, 1975 through May 1, 1976, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
15017
#462-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations dated April 30, 1975, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
following low bids which meet specifications for supplying the City (Road
Maintenance Section) with the material described below at the Unit Prices
bid for the specified period of June 1, 1975 through May 31, 1976
Hayball Trucking, Inc., 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
M.D.H.T. - 31B - D.T.Y. $ 5.11 per ton
W.C.R.0 - 3A - D.T.Y. 5.45 "
M.D.H.T. - 9A - D.T.Y. 5.55
M.D.H.T. - 21AA- D.T.Y. 4.55 "
M.D.H.T. - 25A - D.T Y. 5.25 "
W.C.R.C. - 29A - D.T.Y. 5.45 "
M.D.H.T. - 31A - D.T.Y. 5.25 "
M.D.H.T. - 31A - D T.Y. 4.65 "
W.C.R.C. - Pbrou. Backfill Grade A - D.T.Y. 1.62 "
W.C.R.0 - 2NS - Natural Sand - D T.Y. 2.07 "
W.C.R.C. - 2MS - Mortar Sand - D.T Y. 2.27 "
60-40 Washed . Conc. Aggregates - D.T.Y. 2.57 "
LaFave Trucking Inc., 1859 Canton Center, Plymouth, Michigan 48170
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
M.D.H.T. - 21A - D.T.Y. $ 2.80 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 21A - S.O.R. 2.80 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 22A - D.T.Y. 1.98 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 22A - S.O.R. 1.98 per ton
M.D H.T. - 9A - D.T.Y. 4.48 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 9A - S.O.R. 4.48 per ton
M.D.H T - 25A - D T.Y. 4.75
W.C.R.C. - Porous Backfill Grade B - D.T Y. 2.08 "
Pea Gravel - D.T.Y 2.75 "
Ohio - No. 348 Limestone 3.48 "
Edw. C. Levy Company, 8800 Dix Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48209
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y. $ 3.15 per ton
W.C.R.C. -22X - D T.Y. 2.95 "
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
15018
#463-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated May 7, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the purchase of gasoline from Union Oil Company, that commencing
on April 1, 1975 the unit prices for gasoline furnished by Union Oil will
be as follows
Less than 5,000 Gals. More than 5,000 Gals.
37.7¢ 32.7¢
the said prices being made in accordance with Federal government regulations,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at
the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance with
Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolu-
tions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or revised to the
extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#464-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
imir the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 13, 1975, approved
by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the following bids for the 1975
Summer Playground Program
a) the bid of S & S Arts & Crafts, Colchester, Connecticut
06415 for arts and crafts supplies at the unit prices
indicated in the attached schedule,
b) the bid of Economy Handicrafts, Inc. 50-21 69th Street,
Woodside, N.Y. 11377 for arts and crafts supplies at
the unit prices indicated in the attached schedule,
c) the bid of MacMillan Arts & Crafts, Inc. , 9520 Baltimore
Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20740 for arts and crafts
supplies at the unit prices indicated in the attached
schedule,
d) the bid of Classic Office & School Supply Co., 28300 Hayes,
Roseville, Michigan 48066 for arts and crafts supplies at
the unit prices indicated in the attached schedule,
e) the bid of Triarco Arts & Crafts, 1000 Troy Court, Troy,
Michigan 48084 for arts and crafts supplies at the unit
prices indicated in the attached schedule,
imm f) the bid of Beecher, Peck & Lewis, 14451 West Chicago,
Detroit, Michigan 48228 for arts and crafts supplies
at the unit prices indicated in the attached schedule,
the same having been in fact the lowest bids received for these items
which meet all specifications.
15019
Lir A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
//)i65-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Department of Public Safety-Fire dated April 25, 1975, approved by
the Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Director ofFinance, and approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the reimbursement of a City
employee for eyeglasses which were broken in an on-the-job accident, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum of $39.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for the
purpose of reimbursing the said employee for his broken eyeglasses, the
action taken herein for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do
all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
imwNAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#466-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of the Department of Public Safety-Fire dated April 25, 1975, approved by
the Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Director of Finance, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the reimbursement of
a City employee for eyeglasses which were broken in an on-the-job accident,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Legislative
Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#467-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations dated April 28, 1975, approved by the Director
of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submission by
L the Mayor, with regard to the replacement of heating units at the Carl
Sandburg Branch Library, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the transfer of the sum of $1,200.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance
Account to the Building Maintenance Capital Outlay Account No. 934-970
for the purposes indicated in the aforesaid communication.
15020
L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#468-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Finance Director dated May 9, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with respect to the City of Livonia's Membership Dues for the National
League of Cities for the period of August 1, 1975 through July 31, 1976,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the payment of the sum of
$1,800.00 from Account No. 279-958 for this purpose, and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary in order
to implement the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4469-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police and the Director of Public Safety-Fblice dated April 23, 1975,
approved by the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with respect to a transfer of funds to cover the salary of the
position of Systems Analyst, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Finance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#470-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Office of Civil Defense dated April 25, 1975, approved by
the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the need for purchase of the following accessories for a Civil
Defense Van
Light Bars and Siren $ 641.00
Two-Way Mobile Radio 929.00
Door Shields 120.00
Fire Extinguishers 45.00
$1735.00
the Council does hereby determine to transfer the sum of $1,735.00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to the Civil Defense Capital Outlay
Account No. 429-970 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
15021
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#471-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chair-
woman of the Livonia Youth Commission dated May 23, 1975, approved by the
Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect
to the printing of passbooks, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
an advance in the sum of $1,500.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
in order to pay for the printing of 500 "Livonia Passbooks" for the
purposes indicated in the aforesaid communication, 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. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#472-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 28,
1972 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No.
8-208-72, with regard to Petition No. 72-7-1-37, submitted by Harold Fischer
for Elsner & Antonishek, for a change of zoning on property located on the
north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan and Wayne Roads in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 32, from RUF to R-7, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on October 30, 1972, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 822-72, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of
conducting a new Public Hearing and thereafter submission of its report and
recommendation to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#473-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 8, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No.
4-89-75, adopted by the Commission on April 29, 1975, with regard to
Petition No. 75-4-8-8, submitted by Robert B. Whitcomb, requesting site
plan approval for a retail sales building on property located on thesouth
side of Plymouth Road between Inkster and Middlebelt Roads in Section 36,
the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions set forth in
Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-4-8-8 is hereby
approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those which
are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
15022
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#474-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8,
1975, which transmits its Resolution No. 4-88-75, adopted by the Commission
on April 29, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-8-7, submitted by
R. Keith Milam for First Federal Savings and Loan Association, requesting
site plan approval for a Savings and Loan branch office on property located
on the north side of Six Mile Road, east of Newburgh Road, in Section 8,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of
the Whole Meeting to be conducted on June 23, 1975.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#475-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7, 1975,
from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
4-79-75, adopted on April 29, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-2-8,
submitted by Kal A. Jabara, J-P Properties, requesting permission to
construct and operate a Bill Knapps Restaurant as a waiver use on property
zoned C-2, located on the north side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road
and Fitzgerald in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be
conducted on June 23, 1975.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
o
#476-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7,
1975, from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
4-86-75, adopted on April 29, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 74-9-2-15,
submitted by Jeffrey Lauren Land Company, requesting permission to construct
and operate a four-theater complex as a waiver use on property zoned C-2,
located north of Plymouth Road, east of Farmington Road in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 27, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation, at a Meeting
to be conducted on July 15, 1975 at 8 00 P. M.
A roll ca11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS. Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
15023
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#477-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 7, 1975
from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
4-78-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-2-3-1, submitted by Hyman Shier, for
vacating a portion of an easement (northerly two feet of a six-foot wide
easement) along the south lot line of Lot No. 150, located on the east side
of Westbrook, north of Roycroft, in Fairway Farms Subdivision No. 4, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, the
Council does hereby determine to grant the said Petition No. 75-2-3-1 and
the same is hereby approved; and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolu-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
4478-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 8, 1975,
from the Memorial Church of Christ, 35475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
48154, the Council does hereby grant permission to the Memorial Church of
Christ to operate a sound car in the vicinity of Yale, Lyndon and Ronnie
Avenues in the City of Livonia from 11 30 a.m to 130 p. m. on June 7,
1975 for the purpose of playing calliope music and informing the neighborhood
residents of a forthcoming Carnival and Vacation Bible School.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted.
#479-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter received by the Office
of the City Clerk on May 16, 1975, from R.R. Keller, 34927 Roycroft,
Livonia, Michigan, requesting permission to close a section of Roycroft
and Riverside, from 34927 Roycroft to 15624 Riverside on Friday, July 4,
1975, from 2 00 p. m. to 7 00 p m for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#480-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated January 7, 1975 and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated May 9, 1975, in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby approve of the request from Fonte D'Amore, Inc. for a
transfer of ownership of 1974 Class C License located at 32030 Plymouth
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 from John Del Signore to Fonte D'Amore, Inc. ,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
15024
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
The item on the agenda with respect to the request from Fonte D'Amore, Inc.
of 32030 Plymouth Road, for a new SDM, was removed and will be considered at a Study
Meeting to be conducted on June 30, 1975,
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
4481-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated December 11, 1974, and the report and recommenda-
tion of the Chief of Iblice dated May 21, 1975 in connection therewith,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from P.D.N., Inc. for a
transfer of ownership of 1974 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit
located at 27600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 from Sand Box
Lounge, Incorporated to P.D.N., Inc. , and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4482-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Walter
Juterbock, Jr., 620 S. Denwood, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, with respect to
the traffic situation at Five Mile Road and Henry Ruff, the Council does
hereby determine to refer this matter to the Joint School-Council Committee
and to the Traffic Commission for their respective reports and recommenda-
tions with particular reference to Traffic Signs, Traffic Signals and
Strippings on Mile Roads at school crossings.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4483-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Olga Parka,
17326 Doris Lane, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated May 9, 1975, with regard
to the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Six Mile
L Road and. Stanwich Blvd., the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Traffic Commission for its report:and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#484-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21,
1975, from Gerald G. Curtis, 14901 Cavour, Livonia, Michigan 48154, with
respect to the chloride treatment of Jamison Avenue, east of Middlebelt, and
Cavour Avenue, south of Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Public Works to provide a full street chloride treatment
to the streets in question as an interim solution to this problem, and
further, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the
Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#485-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 6, 1975, and approved for sub-
mission by the Mayor, with regard to the naming of a parksite in the South-
west 1/4 of Section 19, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
datedMay 16, 1975, with regard to the purchase of land from the City of
Livonia by Forest City Dillon, Inc. and the proposed Option to Purchase
Real Estate attached thereto, which option provides for the sale by the
City of the following described property for the sum of $105,000.00•
Parcel One Lot 496 "Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 8"
as recorded in Liber 66, Page 59, of
Plats, Wayne County Records,comprising
2.32 acres more or less.
Parcel Zto• Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 2,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, described
as beginning at South 1°58'52" East
1,336.16 feet and North 87°43'30" East
348.98 feet from the center one-quarter
corner of Section 2, thence North
87°43'30" East 309.79 feet thence South
2°10'35" East 289.00 feet, thence South
87°43'30" East 310 77 feet, thence
North 01°58'52" West 289.00 feet to the
point of beginning, comprising 2.06 acres
more or less.
and which further provides
(a) that the subject land shall be developed as a housing project
for low and moderate income rental,
(b) that the subject option shall expire on April 30, 1976 with
provisions for renewal of the option for a period expiring
October 31, 1976,
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(c) that upon exercise of the option, or the option as extended,
and a showing by the buyer or its assignee that a firm mortgage
commitment has been obtained from the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority for a project to be constructed on said
premises, the seller shall deliver its warranty deed to
Chicago Title Insurance Company, as escrow agent, for
the purpose of delivering same for recording at the initial
close of the mortgage at the Michigan State Housing Develop-
ment Authority, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid option for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and further, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute .
the aforesaid Warranty Deed for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia, conditioned, however, upon the buyer exercising
the aforesaid Option and fulfilling the conditions contained in
Paragraph 5 of said option.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. Ventura, Raymond, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
The item on the agenda with respect to the proposed acquisition of City
owned property adjacent to McNamara Towers #1 and #2 by Forest City Dillon, Inc.,
was removed and will be considered at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole to be
conducted on June 16, 1975 at 8 00 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4486-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of State Highways and Transportation dated May 9, 1975, with
respect to the acquisition of excess propertytby the City from the State
of Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the Engineering Division, Parks and Recreation Department and the Planning
Department for their respective reports and recommendations.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#487-75 BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Livonia, having reviewed
the contents and benefits for public library services to the citizens of
Livonia provided by H. B. 4161 introduced in the Michigan House of
Representatives on January 29, 1975, and S B. 157 introduced in the Michi-
gan Senate on February 6, 1975, does hereby go on record in favor of their
passage.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action be conveyed by the City
Clerk of the City of Livonia to the Senators and Representatives serving
portions of the City of Livonia and to the Chairmen of the House and Senate
Appropriations Committees.
The item on the agenda with respect to the request of Mr. Robert Parks for
a Lot Split in Section 10, City of Livonia, was removed and will be considered at the
Study Session to be conducted on June 30, 1975
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#488-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Clarence H.
Burrows, 15737 Golfview, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated May 19, 1975, with
respect to fence locations on residential property, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Bureau of Inspection for its report
and recommendation, and further, the Council does hereby determine to refer
this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
as to possible revision of the ordinance as it relates to fence locations
on residentially zoned property.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#489-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated May 9, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to Council Resolution No.
631-74, dated August 7, 1974, which confirmed Special Assessment Roll No.
140 for paving the streets in Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision, the Council
does hereby determine to amend Special Assessment Roll No. 140 as follows.
1) to delete Parcel 35a528b, 529a (owned by A. F.
McEarchern) from the roll,
2) to include Parcel 35a529b (owned by Hedwig Lappa) in
the roll, the assessment for this parcel being based on
50% of sideage on Dover Avenue (67.84' ),
3) to revise the assessment for Parcel 35a530,531a (owned by
R. C. Hurley) so as to exclude the assessment for the two
(2) assessment units and include only the assessment for
50% of sideage of Dover Avenue (67.76' ).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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4490-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated May 12, 1975, approved by the Director of Public Works, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the paving of Grimm
Avenue south of Pickford, which improvement is included in Special Assess-
ment District No. 138, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
additional construction of a concrete curb and gutter around the island on
the south end of Grimm Avenue, south of Pickford Avenue, said construction
cost to be added to the contract of Reno Ministrelli and Sons, Inc. ; and
further, the Council does hereby determine that the additional cost of this
improvement shall be borne by the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4491-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Robert D.
Currie, 31720 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 7, 1975, with
regard to the installation of a light to be mounted on an Edison pole at
the rear of 31785 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby determine to
take this means to advise the petitioner and the Detroit Edison Company
that it has no objection to said installation.
The communication dated. May 9, 1975 from the Michigan State Supreme
Court, with respect to approval of certain recording equipment, was received and
filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4492-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Detroit Edison Company dated May 13, 1975, with respect to the installation
of ornamental street lights on the Industrial Road and Westmore Avenue,
the Council does hereby determine to request the Department of Law to
investigate the feasibility of instituting litigation in this regard.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett,and unanimously
adopted, it was
#493-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals dated May 13, 1975, with respect to the side yard require-
ments as they may pertain to the construction of utility buildings or
storage sheds, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to
the City Planning Commission for its report and recommendation and for the
purpose of conducting a Public Hearing if amendment to the Ordinance is
deemed necessary.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#494-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Zoning
Board of Appeals dated May 22, 1975, with respect to the provision of the
swimming pool ordinance which requires a 10 foot distance from the water's
edge to the fence, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter
to the Bureau of Inspection for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#495-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director dated May 9, 1975, approved by the Finance Director, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the letter attached thereto from
the Great-West Life Assurance Company dated March 25, 1975, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the proposal by Great-West Life Assurance
Company to extend lay-off coverage for all benefits except disability
income benefits to all employees of the City of Livonia presently covered
by the Great-West Life Assurance Company at no increase in the premium
rate, said extension to be for a period of one (1) year from date of
layoff.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 27, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No.
5-95-75, adopted on April 29, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-2-7,
requesting permission to operate a veterinary out-patient clinic as a
waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the west side of Farmington
Road between Five Mile and Roycroft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Plan-
ning Commission and Petition No 75-4-2-7 is hereby. .pproved and granted,
such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Brown and Nash
NAYS Bishop, Ventura, McCann and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#496-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 27, 1975, which transmits its Resolution No.
5-95-75, adopted on April 29, 1975, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-2-7,
requesting permission to operate a veterinary out-patient clinic as a
waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the west side of Farmington
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Road between Five Mile and Roycroft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, as
submitted by Dr. William Westcott, the Council does hereby determine to
reject the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. 75-4-2-7 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 the proposed use would generate an excessive amount of
vehicular traffic and turn-arounds to and from the
site and create a possible traffic hazard on the
thoroughfare and in the immediate area, and
2. the proposed use is inconsistent with the orderly
development of the Civic Center Area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Bishop, Ventura, McCann and Bennett.
NAYS: Raymond, Brown and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#1+97-75 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution No. 305-75
at its regular meeting held on April 23, 1975 requiring the City Engineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by a proposed
special assessment road improvement in Green Brier Estates Subdivision No.
2 in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S., R 9 E., City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the number of parcels that show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans
and specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to
file the same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to
what proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of
installments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of May 21, 1975, 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,
August 4, 1975 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.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#498-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Traffic
Commission dated May 20, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to the installation of "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signals at existing
traffic signals and having considered the hazardous conditions which exist
at various intersections, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the installation of "walk" and "don't walk" signals at the following
locations
Plymouth and Merriman
Plymouth and Middlebelt
Plymouth and Milburn
Plymouth and Hubbard
Plymouth and Stark
Middlebelt and Lyndon
Merriman and Lyndon
Five Mile and Inkster
Five Mile and Middlebelt
Five Mile and Harrison
Five Mile and Merriman
Five Mile and Levan
Five Mile and Newburgh
Six Mile and Farmington
Seven Mile and Inkster
Seven Mile and Lathers
Seven Mile and Purlingbrook
Seven Mile and Merriman
Seven Mile and Farmington
and the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners is hereby requested to
cause such "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signals to be installed at the aforesaid
locations in an expeditious manner, and the City Clerk is requested to send
a copy of this resolution to the Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners,
attention of Traffic and Safet Engineer
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations dated May 7, 1975, approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to
certain roads being turned to gravel from seal coat, the Council does hereby
determine that the following roads are to be turned back to gravel and
further, that said work is to be accomplished by the Road Maintenance Section
of the Operations Division
Street Section
St. Martins Purlingbrook east to existing pavement 2
Melvin Bretton to Eight Mile Road 2
Morlock Louise to Melvin 2
Morlock Middlebelt Road to Fremont 2
Pembroke Melvin to Louise 2
Northland West, approximately 1,000 feet 6
Pickford Farmington Road to Shadyside 10
Westmore Clarita to Curtis 10
Curtis Doris to Melvin 11
Harrison South of Six Mile Road to deadend 13
Hoy Beatrice to Melvin 23.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#499-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine, in lieu of the
foregoing resolution with respect to the communication from the Operations
Division which recommends that certain roads be returned to gravel from
seal coat, a resolution which would receive and file the communication for
the information of the Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES *Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement I do not believe that
returning a developed road back to gravel is the correct approach, and I think that
we should be going in another direction as far as deteriorated roads are concerned.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted
#500-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chairman
of the Flag Design Committee dated May 23, 1975, with respect to the
adoption of an official flag for the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be
conducted on June 30, 1975 at 7 00 P. M.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#501-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance dated May 22, 1975, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the submission of a report covering the entitlement
period for July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976, required to be submitted to the
Office of Revenue Sharing before June 24, 1975, in accordance with provi-
sions set forth in the Revenue Sharing Act,of 1972, the Council does hereby
determine to approve for this purpose the planned expenditure of funds for
the following projects in the amounts detailed
Capital Expenditures
Recreation
Blue Grass Farms
Playground Equipment
(2) Tennis Courts
Picnic Tables, etc. $ 35,400
Country Homes Park
Construction of (2) Tennis Courts 20,000
Whispering Willows Golf Course
Water Control Structure 28,000
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Ford. Athletic Field.
Renovation of lighted baseball
and softball diamonds
52,850
Algonquin Park
(2) Tennis Courts 20,000
Parking Facilities
Veterans Park (Stark Road) 25,000
Overhead Facilities Removal
Veterans Memorial Park - 5 Mile
and Farmington 1,177
Total Recreation $ 182,427
Public Transportation
Chloride Equipment for D.P.W. 40,389
Total Capital Outlay $ 222,816
Operating Maintenance Expenditures
Public Safety
Expenditures in connection with L E.A.A.
Grant expiring on 6/30/76
Systems Analyst
Salaries $20,263
Fringe 3,936
Other 200
24,399
Saturation Patrol
Salaries 64,138
Fringe 27,847
Overtime 18,396
Auto Expense 4,230
Other 1,500 116,111
Crime Prevention
Salaries 14,283
Fringe 6,324
Overtime 2,060 22,667
Total $ 163,177
Expenditures in connection with other
Grants already expired in 1975
hen Traffic Control
Salaries 68,557
Fringe 30,356
Printing 2,000 $ 100,913
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Community Service Officers
(Cadet Program)
Salaries $123,010
Fringe 49,204 $ 172,214
Total Other Grants $ 273,127
Total Police $ 436,304
Fire Department
11 Firemen formerly hired under E.E.A. Grant
Salaries 183,150
Fringe 73,260 $ 256,410
Total Public Safety $ 692,714
Financial Administration
Computer Charges S 125,000
Public Transportation
Street Lighting Increased. Costs $ 58,127
Total Operating and Maintenance
$ 875,841
Total Operating and Capital
Expenditures $ 1,098,657
and the City Clerk and the Finance Director 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, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and. Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#502-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated May 27, 1975, which transmits its resolution No.
5-110-75, adopted by the Commission on May 13, 1975, with regard to Peti-
tion No. 75-4-8-10, submitted by Red Barns of Michigan, Inc. , requesting
site plan approval for the remodeling of the front of a restaurant build-
ing on property located on the south side of Plymouth Road, west of
Middlebelt Road, in Section 35, the Council does hereby determine pursuant
to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and. Petition
No. 75-4-8-10 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
LAYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#503-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated May 19, 1975, transmitting for Council acceptance 2 Quit
Claim Deeds, to wit
1. Quit Claim Deed dated March 21, 1975, executed by
Ann D. Stoddard and Dorothea B. Dietrich, as Trustee
under Agreement of Trust dated Febnuary 14, 1973, to
City of Livonia, a Michigan Municipal Corporation,
conveying land in the City of Livonia described as
A parcel of land being a part of the S W 1/4
of Section 8, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, described as:
The northerly 30.00 feet of the southerly 90.00 feet
(measured at right angles to the South line of Section
8) of the easterly 150.00 feet of the westerly 510.00
feet of the S. W. 1/4 of said Section 8. Said parcel
contains an area of 0.103 acres of land more or less.
and
2. Quit Claim Deed dated May 12, 1975, executed by
Michigan National Bank - West Metro, a National
Banking Association, to City of Livonia, a Michigan
Municipal Corporation, conveying land in the City of
Livonia described as
A parcel of land being a part of the S W. 1/4 of
Section 8, T. 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, described as
The northerly 30 00 feet of the southerly 90.00 feet
(measured at right angles to the South line of Section
8) of the easterly 150.00 feet of the westerly 510.00
feet of the S. W. 1/4 of said Section 8. Said parcel
contains an area of 0 103 acres of land more or less
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of Livonia,
to accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deeds and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have them recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution,
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FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed in behalf of the City of Livonia wherein
the City conveys the right-of-way received herein from Ann D. Stoddard and
Dorothea B. Dietrich, as Trustee, and Michigan National Bank - West Metro,
respectively, to the Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of
Wayne, Michigan, and for this purpose the Council does hereby request the
Department of Law to prepare the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed 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• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#504-75 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, August 4,
1975 at 8 00 P M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition No. 75-2-1-8 submitted by Emerson Building Company
for a change of zoning of property located on the west side of
Alexander between Sunnydale and Broadmoor in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to R-1, the City Planning Commis-
sion having in its Resolution No. 4-84-75 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 75-2-1-8 be approved,
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 amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance, and
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well
as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause
to have notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility
company and to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City
Clerk is requested to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution.
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Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 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.
75-1-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM P S. TO
P.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMEND, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO RE PETITION NO.
74-11-1-35 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
P S
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition No. 74-3-3-3)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition 74-4-3-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#505-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated June 3, 1975 and a communication from Square Deal
Sign Co., 23440 John R. Street, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030 dated May 14,
1975, which in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance takes an appeal from a determina-
tion made on May 13, 1975 by the City Planning Commission in its Resolution
No. 5-97-75, with regard to Petition No 72-2-2-2, submitted by Square Deal
Sign Co. in a letter dated April 14, 1975 to relocate an existing conform-
ing 80 square foot ground sign erected on property located on the south
side of Grand River between Eight Mile Road and Antago in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 1, the Council does hereby designate Monday, August 4, 1975 at
8 00 P M. as the date and time for conducting a Public Hearing with regard
to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
things necessary in order to give proper notice in writing as well as by
the publication of a notice in the City's official newspaper of such hearing
and the date and place thereof in compliance with the requirements set
forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-75 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 July, 1975.
Wednesday, July 9, 1975 and
Wednesday, July 23, 1975
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-508
OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5 (SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES, AS AMENDED, OF THE CITY OF
LIVONIA.
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LThe foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#507-75 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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#508-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 4,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
5-92-75 adopted on May 13, 1975, with regard to Petition No 75-4-2-10,
submitted by Overseas Motors, Inc. , requesting permission to construct an
addition to, and operate an auto sales and service business within an
existing building, as a waiver use on property zoned C-2, located on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Farmington and Hubbard Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No.
75-4-2-10 is hereby approved and granted, such action to be based upon the
same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#509-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of St Mary's
Orthodox Church with regard to a one year extension of Petition No.
72-5-2-10 relative to a waiver use approval previously granted in Council
Resolution No. 814-72, for the erection of a church on property located
on the east side of Merriman Road between Six Mile Road and Seven Mile
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby determine
to grant a one year extension commencing with the effective date of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Bishop, Ventura, Raymond, Brown, McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS- None.
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LBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#510-75 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby request the City
Assessor and the City Treasurer to hold in abeyance the additional assess-
ment charges with respect to S A D. 123, Cardwell Road Improvement,
approved in Council Resolution No. 238-75, until such time as the Council
receives the report and recommendation requested from the Engineering
Department in Council Resolution No. 362-75 and a final determination by
the Council has been made on the additional assessment, further, that all
property owners affected by this assessment be notified of this action.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#511-75 RESOLVED, that the matter of maintenance of Police vehicles be
referred to the Police Department and to the Department of Public Works for
the preparation .of bid specifications for the purpose of soliciting bids
for contracts for motor vehicle maintenance service and to thereafter sub-
mit their respective reports and recommendations to Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
Ladopted, this 811th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 10 05 P. M , June 4, 1975.
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