HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1974-08-07 14501
L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 7, 1974, 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 8:05 P. M.. Councilman McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry
Raymond, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Jerry H. Brown (Vacation)
and Robert E. Bishop (Vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert, Director of Public Works; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Robert E. Osborn, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Robert
Turner, Police Chief; John Bunk, Fire Chief; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; Richard 0. Jones, Public Utilities Manager; Robert Biga, Civil
Service Department; Daniel Andrew, Planning Commission; Edwin Imonen, Traffic Commis-
sion; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#595-74 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 790th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held July 24, 1974, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
9.dopted, it was
#596-74 RESOLVED, that the Financial Reports for the period ending
June 30, 1974, as transmitted by the Director of Finance under date of
July 22, 1974, for the General, Concession, Golf Course, Ice Rink, Siz±mming,
Pool, Municipal Refuse Disposal System, Federal Revenue Sharing, Water
and Sewer Funds, are hereby referred to the Finance and Insurance Committee.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated July 23, 1974, with
respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 74 019 653AW (Livonia Fire
Fighters Association vs City of Livonia) was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#597-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated July 22, 1974 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 550-74, with regard to Bicycle Use of Sidewalks, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Streets, Roads and
Plats Committee for their information.
The communication dated July 29, 1974 from the Planning Department,
indicating the dates of public hearings to be held on the Land Use Plan-1985, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated July 17, 1974 from Mrs. David N. Poole, expressing
appreciation for the fence installed at Rotary Park, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-212 OF
Irop
TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, (HEATING ORDINANCE)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-210(a) OF
CHAPTER 2 (MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman McCann gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33 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.
72-1-1-8 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
R-7.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance :
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 CHAPTER 2
(MISDEMEANORS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
imr ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION
8-257 THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-402(f)
OF TITLE VIII, CHAPTER IV (FIREARMS, LONG
ARMS, AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS ORDINANCE) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance:
ims AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
(MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING SECTION 8-25 AND 8-25
THERETO.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#598-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police dated April 16, 1974, which submits a proposed amendment to the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, relative to trespass on lands of another and
trespass in stable area and Race Track, such proposed amendment having been
given its second reading by Councilman Ventura on August 7, 1974, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same back to the Legislative
Committee for revision.
Councilman Bennett gave second reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2
(MISDEMEANORS) OF TITLE 8 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
161, AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-257
AND 8-258 THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#599-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 3, 1974, from the Acting City Engineer, approved by the
Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Reno Ministrelli & Sons,
Incorporated, 29650 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan 48152 for the 1974 Miscellane-
ous Street Paving Program, which consists of paving improvements at the
following four locations:
1. Bobrich Avenue, West of. Merriman (S. A. D. No. 134)
2. Mayfield, N. of Six Mile Road (S. A. D. No. 136)
3. Grimm Avenue, S. of Pickford (S. A. D. No. 138)
4. Green Lane Avenue, N. of Five Mile (S. A. D. No. 139)
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in the City of Livonia in accordance with plans and specifications as
prepared by the Engineering Division attached to the aforesaid communica-
tion for the estimated total cost of $375,467.35 based on the Engineering
Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the Final
Payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices
having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; and the Council
does hereby authorize and advance in an amount not to exceed $375,467.35
from the $9.8 Million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue,
which amount it is anticipated will be reimbursed at such time as funds
are received from the following sources:
1. Special Assessments to Property Owners $275,000.00
2. City of Livonia for participation in
Special Projects (15%) 48,600.00
3. Reimbursement from Chapter 20 Drain Projects
for Livonia Drain No. 39 Extension and
Branches 51,900.00
Total $375,500.00
furthur, the Council does hereby request that the office of the Wayne
County Drain Commissioners make available to the City the following sums
ibr from Surplus Construction Funds :
a) $21,000 Surplus Construction Funds from Livonia Drain No. 12
(and extensions thereto) for purposes of additional construction
and adjustments of the aforementioned Livonia drain project in
connection with paving improvement of Mayfield Avenue north of
Six Mile.
b) $5,000 Surplus Construction Funds from Livonia Drain No. 13
Extensions and Branches for purposes of additional construction
and adjustments of the aforementioned Livonia drain project in
connection with paving improvement of Bobrich Avenue west of
Merriman.
further, the Council does hereby request that the Livonia Drainage Board
No. 27 reimburse the City of Livonia, at such time as bonds are sold for
this drain project, the estimated cost of $9,000 for constructing storm
sewers in Grimm Avenue, south of Pickford, within the above drainage
district; further, the Engineering Division is hereby requested and
directed to restore all distrubed areas of the subject Special Assessment
Districts with topsoil and seeding in lieu of sodding; and the Director
of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in
the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
lbwAYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#600-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations, dated July 16, 1974, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Finance Director, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine that with regard to
the sale of obsolete City-owned vehicles and scrap equipment, to accept the
bids of Plymouth Iron and Metal Company, 40251 Schoolcraft, Plymouth,
Michigan 48170, for the following items in the following amounts
ITEM AMOUNT
Vehicle No. 93, 1960 Ford Truck Tractor $ 50.
Vehicle No. 101, Towmotor Hi-Lo Fork Lift 125.
Vehicle No. 108, 1950 Hyster Fork Lift 825.
Vehicle No. 114, 1956 Ford with Truck Chassis 125.
Vehicle No. 124, Worthington Air Compressor 35.
Scrap 100" Rotary Mower 15.
Front-mounted Tractor Loader Bucket Assembly 25.
7' Stone Chip Spreader Box 5.
lbw Miscellaneous Scrap Engines and Transmissions 150.
Three (3) Army Truck Chassis 100.
Miscellaneous Wheels and Tires for Army Trucks 10.
Total $ 1,465.
and further, the Council determines to accept the bids of R & E Scrap
Metals, 28232 Bell Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076 for the following items
in the following amounts•
ITEM AMOUNT
Vehicle No. 192, 1961 Garwood V-Bottom Trailer $ 50.
Three (3) Army Truck Chassis 100,
Total $ 150,
the foregoing having been in fact the highest bids received for these items
as indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
LNAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#601-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation,
dated July 22, 1974, from the Engineering Division, approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the Unit Price bid of Ameron Pipe Lining Division, Eastern
Region, 360 Carnegie Avenue, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, for the 1974
Seven Mile Water Main Improvement Program, Farmington to Inkster, Contract
No. 74-F (Alternate A; Cleaning and Placing a Cement Mortar Lining in the
existing 12 inch diameter cast iron main) in the City of Livonia in accord-
ance with plans and specifications as prepared by the Engineering Division
attached to the aforesaid communication, for the estimated total cost of
$258,774.20, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work
involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual units of work
as constructed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, the
total estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, provided, however, that in accordance with Water
and Sewer Resolution 1963 7/64, the Council does hereby authorize a
reduction in the scope of the following items so as to affect an overall
reduction in the estimated total price to an amount estimated to be
approximately $230,000.
Item Type of Work Amount of Reduction
law 1 C Value $4,500.00
4 6" By-pass 5,800.00
5 12" gate valves 9,400.00
6 New hydrants 6,780.00
13 Install curb stops 3,500.00
Total $29,980.00
and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum presently
provided for in the Water Capital Outlay Budget of $5,000 for installing
new fire hydrants in connection with this project, as well as appropriating
and authorizing the expenditure of $45,000 presently provided for in the
said capital outlay budget for use in connection with this project in lieu
of the Eight Mile PRV and Six Mile Crossing projects, and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the
work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the afore-
said bidder and to 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: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#602-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police, dated July 9, 1974,
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Schultz Electrical,
Inc., 2181 Willot Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48057 for installing a new
Generator, Cyclone Cage, and Automatic Transfer Switch at the rear of the
Police Headquarters Building, as well as for installing automatic thedding
of Water Board Building Load, automatic shedding of Air Conditioning Unit,
constructing a protective fence, and painting, which bid includes
Alternate Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 5 and is in the total amount of $47,200, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; further,
the Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expendi-
ture of the additional sum of $24,200 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
for this purpose; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf
of the City with the aforesaid bidder and to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police, dated July 9,
Imw 1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the acceptance of bids for the installation of
Emergency Power in the Police Headquarters Building, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improvement Committee for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result.
AYES: Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police, dated July 9,
1974, approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to the acceptance of bids for the installation of
Emergency Power in the Police Headquarters Building, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Study Meeting to be conducted
on August 26, 1974.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
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AYES: McCann, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: *Bennett and **Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bennett made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast,
not against the project, but rather because I would rather have this item considered
in an over-all plan of the Civic Center.
**Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
for the same reason as that of Councilman Bennett.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#603-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 10, 1974, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to
purchase liquid chlorine from Jones Chemicals, Inc., Wyandotte, Michigan,
at $.45 per gallon commencing on June 25, 1974; further, the Council does
lbw hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, such
action being taken in accordance with provisions set forth in Section
2-213(d)(1) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances; further, to the
extent that the same is in conflict herewith the Council does hereby
determine to amend and revise Council Resolution No. 337-74, adopted on
May 8, 1974 and No. 494-74, adopted on June 19, 1974; and further, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the Parks and Recreation
Department to use Dry Chlorine on an experimental basis at the Shelden
Pool in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#604-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated July 1, 1974,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Auto Maintenance Account of
the Division of Police, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Study Session to be conducted on August 12, 1974.
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lb. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#605-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated July 8, 1974,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the installation of a data
process computerization program for law enforcement in the Livonia Division
of Police, by the State of Michigan Office of Criminal Justice in accord-
ance with an agreement attached to the aforesaid communication, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
affix their signatures to the said contract for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia; in order to provide sufficient funds to cover the City's share
of the total cost of this program (estimated at $100,000), the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $5,000 from Account No.
267-993 to Account No. 304-814; 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: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded byCouncilman Bennett, it was
#606-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated July 8, 1974,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Radio Maintenance Account,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of
$500 from Account No. 310-970 to Account No. 310-851.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#607-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, City Clerk and City Assessor, dated July 23, 1974, which
submits a proposed Business Registration Ordinance, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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IL, X608-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer, dated July 15, 1974, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, as revised in a communica-
tion dated July 31, 1974, concerning installation of new sidewalks,
removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, drive approaches and curb
drop removal at the following locations:
I. New Sidewalks
Location Parcel Number Remarks
Seven Mile Road 9a40 - 9a51 Approx. 247 L. F.
33463 Seven Mile Road 9a36 - 9a39 80 L. F.
33471 Seven Mile Road 9a35 " 20 L. F.
33473 Seven Mile Road 9a34 " 20 L. F.
Seven Mile Road 9a23, 24, 25, 26 " 80 L. F.
Seven Mile Road 9a22 " 20 L. F.
Tiffany Park Sub. No. 5 19p488
Tiffany Park Sub. No. 5 19p489
Tiffany Park Sub. No. 4 19n390
15111 Merriman 22a90 - 22a93 " 85 L. F.
31357 Bobrich
MarGit Sub. No. 2 easterly
from 28619 Buckingham Lot 76
Lou Har Sub.-westerly along
Lyndon,Lot 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 28
14006 Brookfield 22Z3blf " 60 L. F.
14011 Brookfield 22e5a1 " 100 L. F.
14020 Brookfield 22Z3b1d, 22Z3ble " 110 L. F.
14025 Brookfield 22e6a1, bl " 100 L. F.
14040 Brookfield 22Z3b1b2, Z3blc " 80 L. F.
L 14049 Brookfield 22e7a " 100 L. F.
111.071 Brookfield 22e8a " 100 L. F.
14111 Brookfield 22e10a " 100 L. F.
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14211 Brookfield 22e13c " 100 L. F.
14229 Brookfield 22e14a " 100 L. F.
14251 Brookfield 22e15 " 100 L. F.
32801 Lyndon, 14271 &
14289 Brookfield 22e16 - 24 " 890 L. F.
14336 Brookfield 22Z3a3a1 " 190 L. F.
14360 Brookfield 22Z3a2a2 " 110 L. F.
14388 Brookfield 22Z3a2a1 " 100 L. F.
14430 Brookfield 22Z3a1a " 180 L. F.
(Front Only)
32612 Schoolcraft 22e4a " 175 L. F.
(Side)
32540 Schoolcraft 22Z3c1a " 175 L. F.tSide)
L37629 Lyndon 19a46a47 48a 480 L. F.
37475 Lyndon 19a45a " 110 L. F.
27820 Seven Mile 01FFGG " 175 L. F.
Seven Mile Road Olj 1-10 " 200 L. F.
01 NMI " 125 L. F.
29907 St. Martins 2c497 " 328 L. F.
29901 St. Martins 2c498a " 164 L. F.
2c498b1 ff 82 L. F.
29807 St. Martins 2c498b2 82 L. F.
II. Removal & Replacement of Existing Sidewalks
Location Parcel Number Remarks
11012 Karen 36g115 12 Flags
11033 Karen 36g117 2 "
11101 Karen 36g120 2 "
11141 Karen 36g122 2 "
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11160 Karen 36g108 1 Flag
11180 Karen 36g107 2 "
29012 Elmira 36g15 12 Flags
29024 Elmira 36g14 2 "
29034 Elmira 36g13 3 "
29100 & 29112 Elmira 36g11 2 "
29124 Elmira 36g10 7 "
29200 Elmira 36g6 3 "
29244 Elmira 36g3 3
29306 Elmira 36g2 9 "
29322 Elmira 36g1 11 "
L 11011 Garden 36g32 2 "
11033 Garden 36g33 1 "
11060 Garden 36g29 (4 Flags Scaling)
11055 Garden 36g34 4 Flags
11108 Garden 36g27 (4 Flags Scaling)
11148 Garden 36g25 (2 Flags Scaling)
11181 Garden 36g40 4 Flags
11201 Garden 36g41 12 Flags
11298 Garden 36g18 (3 Flags Scaling)
11322 Garden 36g17 (8 Flags Scaling)
11340 Garden 36g16 4 Flags
11056 Haller 36g57 4 "
11055 Haller 36g62 5 "
L11100 Haller 36g55 5 "
11121 Haller 36g65 1 "
11161 Haller 36g67 2 "
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11241 Haller 36g71 2 Flags
11033 Oxbow 36g89 2 "
11141 Oxbow 36g84 2 "
11018 Middle Belt 360LA
11118 Middle Belt 360LA 5 Flags
11320 Middle Belt 360LC 2 "
30606 Minton 35C46 2 "
9628 Mayfield Ave. 34F1514 2 "
28288 W. Chicago 36F479 3 "
29470 W. Chicago 55A3A2A 2 "
32442 Joy 34T2402 2 "
31420 Fairfax 03f1 2 "
11011Karen 36g116 5 "
11077 Oxbow 36g91 4 "
III. Drive Approaches
Location Parcel Number
14521 Merriman 22a1 to 22a4
9538 Cardwell 36b1105a to 1106
9520 Cardwell 36b1107a to 1112a
9611 Cardwell 36b1019b, 1020, 1021a
9656 Cardwell 36b1091b, 1092, 1093a
9575 Cardwell 36b1015b, 1016a
13000 Levan 29GlaG2A
15351 Doris (2 Drives) 14144
15375 Doris 14f43
15549 Doris 14f30
15660 Doris 14f67
32652 Scone 22t453
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14020 Brookfield 22Z3b1d, 22Z3b1e
14025 Brookfield 22e6a1, bl
14071 Brookfield 22e8a
14089 Brookfield 22e9a
14111 Brookfield 22e10a
14127 Brookfield 22ella
14211 Brookfield 22e13c
14229 Brookfield 22e14a
14251 Brookfield 22e15
14336 Brookfield 22Z3a3a1
14388 Brookfield 22Z3a2a1
14430 Brookfield 22Z3a1a
9563 Cardwell 36b1013b, 1014
IV. Curb Drop Removal
Location Parcel Number
27465 Five Mile Road 24a13 - 35
35636 Grennada 20h130
and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and
install the said improvements at such premises, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of
this resolution which is made pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances,
as amended, Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and further, said notice
shall set forth that the respective owners of lots and premises herein
referred to shall complete said work on or before September 16, 1974; after
which date the Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of
the said work by addition thereof to the 1974 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and
Drive Approach program, further, the Council does hereby determine to amend
and revise Council Resolution No. 259-74, adopted on April 10, 1974, so
as to delete Parcels 34T2402 and 35A3A2a from the action taken therein;
further, the Council does hereby request the Livonia Board of Education to
arrange for the construction of sidewalks at the following location, or in
the alternative, should the Board have this sidewalk constructed by the
City, that the Board of Education agree to reimburse the City for the cost
of same:
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ImoLocation Parcel Number Remarks
14201 Brookfield 22Z3a3a2a - Z3a6a Approx. 1200 L. F.
(Kennedy School)
further, the Council does hereby request that the State of Michigan arrange
for the construction of a sidewalk at the following location, or in the
alternative, shall the State have these sidewalks constructed by the City,
that it shall agree to reimburse the City for the cost of same:
38975 Five Mile Road 19F2A Approx. 150 L. F.
and further, the Council does hereby authorize the construction of side-
walks, removal and replacement of existing sidewalks, and curb drop
removal in the following locations which are either City owned or which
are the responsibility of the City to replace at its sole cost and expense,
and which work shall be performed on the basis of bids taken and received
in connection with the paving of the work herein referred to:
New Sidewalks Parcel Number Remarks
Location
30015 St. Martins 2c496 Approx. 330 L. F.
Removal & Replacement of Existing Sidewalks
8909 Deering 36D54 2 Flags
19729 Merriman 03f2 2 Flags
19823 Merriman 03f8 2 Flags
Curb Drop Removal
15240 Farmington 22J1a2a
City Cross Walks
Elmira & Middle Belt
Haller & Orangelawn
Oxbow & Orangelawn
Karen & Orangelawn
Middle Belt & Orangelawn
W. Chicago & Harrison
Clements Circle & Harrison
Middle Belt & W. Chicago.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#609-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Acting
City Engineer, dated July 11, 1974, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
development of the Detroit Bank and Trust Company site located near the
intersection of Farmington and Six Mile Roads, and the need and the neces-
sity for providing additional capacity within the storm sewer system along
Six Mile Road in connection therewith, the Council does hereby authorize
and request the Wayne County Road Commission to provide to the City of
Livonia an additional 3.5 c.f.s. Capacity in the Six Mile Road Storm Sewer
System from approx..statjen471+50 westerly to the outlet at the Heitz Drain,
the cost of which is estimated to be $15,000 and which sum will be paid
for by the City of Livonia; the action taken herein is based upon the
Council's understanding that the Detroit Bank and Trust Company has already
deposited with the City Clerk a check in the amount of $15,000 for the
purpose of reimbursing the City for such costs as the City may concur in
connection with this project, and based further upon the understanding of
the Council that the said Detroit Bank and Trust Company will reimburse to
the City such additional costs as may be involved and concurred by the City
of Livonia in purchasing the said storm sewer capacity; further, the Council
does hereby authorize the Director of Finance to make such minor adjust-
ments in the cost involved based upon actual final figures as determined by
the Wayne County Road Commission, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#610-74 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an agreement
with the BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE,
MICHIGAN, relative to the acquisition of right-of-way on Plymouth Road at
its intersection with and westerly of Newburgh Road and Hines Drive at its
intersection with and westerly of Newburgh Road in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, a copy of said agreement is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and
the same are hereby authorized to execute the foregoing agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#611-74 BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia enter into an agreement
with the BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE,
MICHIGAN, relative to the acquisition of right-of-way on Inkster Road from
I-96 Freeway (Schoolcraft Road) northerly to Five Mile Road in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, a copy of said agreement is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and
the same hereby authorized to execute the foregoing agreement for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#612-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Acting City Engineer, dated July 9, 1974, approved by the Director of
Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to acquisition of right-of-way under the Urban Systems
Program, relative to Inkster Road from I-96 to Five Mile Road and on
Plymouth Road at its intersection with and westerly of Newburgh Road and
Hines Drive at its intersection with and westerly of Newburgh Road, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of $53,000 from the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major Road Account)
in order to provide sufficient funds to cover the City's share of the total
estimated cost for the same; and the City Clerk and the City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution within the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#613-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated July 3, 1974, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution No. WS 1959 6/74, with regard to the construction
of a sanitary sewer on Laurel, South of Pinetree, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the Board's recommendation, and in this regard
authorizes the Sewer Division to construct 700' of 10" Sanitary Sewer and
630' of 6" House Leads in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication
and attachments; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
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$5,000 to the Sewer Division Capital Outlay Account, the same to be taken
from the current earnings of the Sewer Fund, in order to implement the
work herein authorized, and the Council does hereby request and authorize
the Engineering Division to secure conveyances of right-of-way from
abutting property owners required in connection with this project for
submission to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#614-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated June 27, 1974, which transmits its resolution
No. 6-127-74, adopted by the Commission on June 11, 1974, with regard to
Petition No. 74-5-a-19, submitted by Chatham Super Markets Inc., requesting
site plan approval for a shopping center to be located on the south side
of Five Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Blue Skies in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 19, the Council does hereby determine pursuant to provisions
set forth in Section 10.02 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, to concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-5-$-19 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 Commis-
sion, as well as the following additional conditions:
1. Supplemental landscaping shall be provided at the southeast
corner of the easterly most building line.
2. The receptacle areas for trash and refuse shall be enclosed
with the same material as that used for the protective wall.
3. The protective wall on the south property line shall be
constructed of the same material as the rear building wall.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated July 3, 1974 from the Planning Commission with
respect to an extension of preliminary plat approval for Currie Court Industrial
Subdivision, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated July 2, 1974 from the Planning Commission, in
response to CR-219-74, with regard to alternate methods of resolving the traffic
problems on Beatrice Avenue, between Five Mile Road and Hoy in Section 23, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#615-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Planning Director and the Acting City Engineer, dated July 19, 1974, and
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 490-74, relative to alternate
methods of improving the north-south alley, lying south of Roycroft between
Farmington and Surrey Roads in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 16, including the
possible vacating of same, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#616-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated July 30, 1974, as well as a petition from certain residents,
dated July 22, 1974, concerning the installation of sidewalks at the
following locations:
Parcel Address
O1j183 27649 Pembroke
Olj184
01j185 27637 Pembroke
01j91 19499 St. Francis
01j92
01j93
01j116 19317 St. Francis
Olj117
O1j118 19305 St. Francis
01j119
01j142 19300 St. Francis
01j143
01j144
and for the reasons therein stated, the Council does hereby require the
respective owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and
install sidewalks at such premises and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution
which is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title
5, Chapter 1, Section 5-137; and further, said notice shall set forth that
the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalks on or before September 16, 1974, after which date the
Engineering Division shall arrange for the construction of the said side-
walks.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#617-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from a repre-
sentative of the Nottingham Woods - West Subdivision No. 3, dated July 17,
1974, and the attached petition, wherein a request is made for the vacating
of a public walkway leading to Parksite "C", the Council does hereby
determine to refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for
its report and recommendation, not only with respect to the aforesaid
public walkway, located adjacent to Lots 144-145, but also with respect to
other similar public walkways in this subdivision, and particularly those
located between Lots 73-74 and 84-85.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4618-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Midwest
Asphalt Paving Corp., dated July 9, 1974, wherein a request is made for
increased compensation for work to be performed by the said company under
its contract with the City of Livonia for the stabilizing and paving of
Bennett Avenue in Section 10, the Council does hereby determine to deny
the said request; and further, the Director of Public Works, the Engineering
Division and the Department of Law are hereby authorized and requested to
do all things necessary in order to insure that the work herein referred to
is expeditiously performed in accordance with provisions of contract and
law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#619-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
dated July 11, 1974, from the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chief,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and having also considered the
attached communication from the architectural firm of Rails, Hamill, Becker,
Carne, Inc., as well as the application and certificate for payment, dated
June 24, 1974, the Council does hereby authorize the Final Payment in the
amount of $3,272.00 to Westside Construction Company, 5540 Allen Road, Allen
Park, Michigan, which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a
contract in the amount of $394,320.00 in connection with the Architectural
Trades Contract for Fire Stations No. 5 and No. 6, and also the sum of
$474.00 for additional work performed by the aforesaid company, it appearing
from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has bee:.
completed in accordance with city standards and specifications; and the
City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things neces-
sary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#620-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 23, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits a contract for the employment of the firm of William P.
Lindhout, d/b/a William P. Lindhout Associates, Architects, for architectur-
al services to be performed in connection with the erection of an addition
and alterations to the interior at Fire Station No. 2, 10800 Farmington
Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute the aforesaid contract for and in behalf of the
City of Livonia, as submitted, for the purpose of employing the said
architectural firm.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#621-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Kenneth J.
Morris, Attorney for Papa Joe's, dated July 15, 1974, wherein a request is
made for a change of location from 28277 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan,
to 27725 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in connection with a prior
approval on an application for a Class C License, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Council Resolution No. 165-72, adopted on February 16,
1972, as thereafter amended by Council Resolution No. 1082-72, so as to
indicate its approval for a Class C Liquor License "above all others" for
the said new location of 27725 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; further,
that all terms and conditions as set forth in Council Resolution No. 165-72
shall remain in full force and effect as if fully set forth herein; and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated July 19, 1974, with respect to the request
of Merriman Drug Company for a new SDD license, in conjunction with a 1974
SDM license located at 31320 West Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the
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Council does hereby determine to table this matter to the Regular Meeting
to be conducted on September 11, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS: McCann, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the motion to table DENIED.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#622-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated July 19, 1974, with respect to the request
of Merriman Drug Company for a new SDD license, in conjunction with a 1974
SDM license located at 31320 West Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the
Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control Commission deny the
said request inasmuch as the area in question is already being adequately
t}served by existing SDD Licenses;and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
Cgmfsiton.certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted:
#623-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter, dated July 29, 1974,
from Mrs. Richard Berry and Mrs. Carol Ball, and the attached petition
thereto, requesting permission to block off Knolson between Ann Arbor Road
at its entrance to the subdivision and Northfield from 8:30 p. m. on
August 17, 1974 to 1:00 a. m. on August 18, 1974, for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby determine to grant permis
sion as requested, the action taken herein being subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#624-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 26, 1974, approved for submission by the Mayor,
which transmits a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the
Livonia Public Schools School District for certain computer services to be
rendered by the District, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to
be conducted on August 19, 1974 at 7:00 P. M.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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#625-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Mayor Edward H. McNamara with regard to the allocation of $211,459 to the
City of Livonia by the U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Administrator,
pursuant to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, wherein
Mayor Edward H. McNamara has been designated as the grantee to administer
this grant, the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Edward H.
McNamara to execute all documents, applications, and forms required under
this program in order for the City of Livonia to provide Manpower services
to the citizens of Livonia in accordance with the regulations and require-
ments as set forth by the U. S. Department of Labor and the Congress of
the United States, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to institute such
programs and to do all things necessary, after consultation with the City
Council, so as to implement and effectuate the same; further, the City
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and
all other affected agencies of the City of Livonia to do all things required
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution and assure that the City of
Livonia will participate in this program in full compliance with such laws
and regulations as may be applicable thereto.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with thefollowing result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#626-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Mayor Edward H. McNamara with regard to the allocation of $32,399 to the
City of Livonia by the U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Administrator,
pursuant to the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, and
the Recreation and Transportation and Support Program, wherein Mayor
Edward H. McNamara has been designated as the grantee to administer this
program, the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Edward H. McNamara
to execute all documents, applications, and forms required under this
program in order for the City of Livonia to provide employment opportunities
for economically disadvantaged youth and provide recreation programs for
economically disadvantaged youth in accordance with the regulations and
requirements as set forth by the U. S. Department of Labor and the Congress
of the United States, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to institute such
programs and to do all things necessary, after consultation with the Cit;;
Council, so as to implement and effectuate the same; further, the City
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and
all other affected agencies of the City of Livonia to do all things required
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution and assure that the City of
Livonia will participate in this program in full compliance with such laws
and regulations as may be applicable thereto.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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110 By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#627-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
Mayor Edward H. McNamara with regard to the allocation of $35,700 to the
City of Livonia by the U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Administrator,
pursuant to the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, wherein Mayor Edward H.
McNamara has been designated as the "Program Agent" to administer this
program, the City Council does hereby authorize Mayor Edward H. McNamara
to execute all documents, applications, and forms, required under this
program in order for the City of Livonia to employ unemployed and under-
employed residents of the City of Livonia in accordance with the regula-
tions and requirements as set forth by the U. S. Department of Labor and
the Congress of the United States; further, the City Council does hereby
take this means to indicate that the City of Livonia will provide a total
local share required under the program in the amount of $4,407 which
represents $440 in cash and $3,967 inkind (equipment and supplies,
facilities, etc.), that the City of Livonia will do all things necessary
to do the same; and the Mayor is hereby authorized to institute such
programs and to do all things necessary, after consultation with the City
Council, so as to implement and effectuate the same; further, the City
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and
all other affected agencies of the City of Livonia to do all things
required to fulfill the purpose of this resolution and assure that the City
of Livonia will participate in this program in full compliance with such
laws and regulations as may be applicable thereto.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer dated June 20, 1974, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as having considered a
communication from the Mayor dated June 28, 1974, with regard to the 1973
Miscellaneous Residential Street Paving Program, City of Livonia Contract
No. 73-C, and a request submitted by Detroit Concrete Products Corporation
for increases in unit costs for certain items connected with the subject
paving program, the Council does hereby determine to deny the said request
and to take no further action with respect to this item.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura and Raymond.
NAYS: McCann, Bennett and Nash.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
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imp By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#628-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Acting
City Engineer dated June 20, 1974, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as having considered
a communication from the Mayor dated June 28, 1974, with regard to the
1973 Miscellaneous Residential Street Paving Program, City of Livonia
Contract No. 73-C, and a request submitted by Detroit Concrete Products
Division for increases in unit costs for certain items connected with the
said paving program, the Council does hereby determine to increase the
estimated total cost of the contract approved and authorized in Council
resolution No. 525-73, adopted on June 27, 1973, by the sum of $25,139.38
in the manner and based upon adjusted unit prices as detailed in the
aforesaid communication from the Engineering Division; further, to the
extent required or necessary to be consistent with the action taken herein
the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise Council resolution
No. 525-73, including as an additional advance to that sum previously
authorized in Council resolution No. 525-73, the sum of $25,139.38.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett and Nash.
NAYS: Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#629-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated July 25, 1974 transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim
Deed executed July 18, 1974 by Steve Polgar and Nancy A. Polgar, his wife,
conveying to the City certain property as right-of-way on Seven Mile Road,
which property is more particularly described as:
The South 17 feet of the following described parcel:
Lots 164, 165 and 166 of the Westmore Subdivision
of part of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 3, T1S,
R9E, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 03b164, 165 and 166
(Seven Mile Road right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution;
RESOLVED, further, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute a Quit Claim Deed on Behalf of the City of
Livonia wherein the City conveys the right-of-way received herein, from
Steve Polgar and Nancy A. Polgar, his wife, 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 necessary
Quit Claim Deed to effectuate this conveyance and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
!.
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
##630-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law dated July 18, 1974 transmitting for acceptance a Quit Claim
Deed executed on July 15, 1974 by Herbert Tyner and Suzanne R. Tyner, his
wife; Bernard Lee Hartman and Elaine Hartman, his wife; Howard L. Radner
and Carole A. Radner, his wife; Robert M. Radner and Barbara S. Radner, his
wife; and Howard L. Radner and Robert M. Radner as Executors of the Estate
of Joseph Radner, deceased, conveying to the City of Livonia two parcels of
land which parcels are more particularly described as :
The West 1/2 of that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11,
Town 1 South, Range 0 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the Nora-', and
South 1/4 Section line distant North 0 degrees 07 minutes
22 seconds West 60 feet from the South 1/4 corner and pro-
ceeding thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 22 seconds West
along said line 395.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes
50 seconds West 113.87 feet; thence South 0 degrees 0 minutes
54 seconds West 395.32 feet, thence North 89 degrees 58
minutes 03 seconds West along the North line of Six Mile
Road 112 feet to the point of beginning. (0.51 Acre)
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel ilEElal)
and
The East 1/2 of that part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the North and
South 1/4 Section line distant North 0 degrees 07 minutes 22
seconds West 60 feet from the South 1/4 corner and proceeding
thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 22 seconds West along said
line 395.39 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds
East 113.87 feet; thence South 0 degrees 0 minutes 54 seconds
West 395.32 feet, thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03
seconds West along the North line of Six Mile Road 112 feet
to the point of beginning. (0.51 Acre)
(Bureau of Taxation Parcel llEEla2)
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have
the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution, further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do all
things necessary to have the said property removed from the tax rolls as
being city owned and exempt; and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Robert M. Radner, attorney,
720 Honeywell Center, 17515 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075.
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limpA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#631-74 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 140 for a 31-foot
wide deep strength asphalt paving with concrete Purbs and gutters, or
equivalent, in Bonaparte Gardens Subdivision in Section 35, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan as required by the provisions of the City Charter
and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a
public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Monday, July 22,
1974 at 8:00 p. m. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City
Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 140; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all
objections made to said assessments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT:
le (1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments
set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated April 23,
1974, in the amount of $356,518.96, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of
improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with
the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 140 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10) equal
annual installments with interest at a rate not to exceed
six percent (6%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the
assessment from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1975. In
such cases where the installments will be less than Ten
Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced
so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten
Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall
be due and payable December 1, 1975 and subsequent install-
ments on December 1st of succeeding years;
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse
L the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the
said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is
required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
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as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance as
provided by said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty days (60) from December 1, 1975 pay the
whole or any part of the assessment without interest or
penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1975 City tax
roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon
all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days after December
1, 1975 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread
upon each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's
interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however,
that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in
the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60)
day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall be
spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for
all unpaid installments,
(6) The City Council having determined to pay fifteen percent
(15%) of the said improvement within the said district, which
is estimated to be in the amount of $62,915.11, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $62,915.11 from the $9.8 Million Street and Road
General Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
The item on the agenda with respect to the proposed special assessment
district for the installation of sidewalks on Hubbard Road, Five Mile to Six Mile,
was removed and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on August 12,
1974.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#632-74 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition No. 74-7-3-10, submitted
by J. L. Mooney Company, dated July 17, 1974, wherein a request is made
for the vacating of a certain 10-foot drainage easement running North and
South between Lots 29 and 30, and continuing in a straight line across Lot
32 in the Schoolcraft Manor No. 2 Subdivision in Section 30, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same
to the City Planning Commission for action and recommendation in accordance
with provisions of Law and City Ordinance.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#633-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated June 4, 1974, and the report and recom-
mendation of the Acting Chief of Police, dated July 19, 1974, in connec-
tion therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from
Southland Corporation to add Joseph and Emma Michniewicz as co-licensees
on 1974-1975 SDM License located at 11426 Merriman Road, Livcnia, Michigan;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#634-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated July 22, 1974, which submits a proposed amendment to
the Livonia Code of Ordinances requiring the licensing and regulating of
steam, sauna and massage parlors, the Council does hereby determine to
refer this matter to the Legislative Committee for its report and recom-
mendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#635-74 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 September, 1974:
Wednesday, September 11, 1974 and
Wednesday, September 25, 1974.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#636-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 994-73, with regard to a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission, recommending that an amendment
to the Retirement Plan Ordinance as proposed by the Board of Trustees to
Section 2-724, Non-duty Death Benefits, be adopted, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in and approve of the aforesaid recommendation
and does accordingly refer the same to the Department of Law for the
purpose of placing the said proposed ordinance in proper form.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#637-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 158-74, relative to the City's present
procedure of taking competitive bids for trucks and other vehicles, the
Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Director of
Finance for his report.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#638-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 398-74, with regard to a proposal to
increase bicycle registration fees from $1.00 to $2.00 in order to provide
earmarked funds for the development of bikeways in Livonia, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect to this item
at this time.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#639-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 431-74, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Personnel Director, dated April 24, 1974, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commissioncn April 2, 1974, wherein it is recommended that a rate adjust-
ment be made for the classification of Personnel Analyst I (temporary
part-time) so as to provide the following new rate:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Proposed Rate: $4.00/hr. $4.08/hr. $4.16/hr $4.32/hr.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action,
the same being retroactive to and commencing on July 15, 1974.
A roll call vote was taken on the forgoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#640-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
L the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 463-74, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Personnel Director, dated May 20, 1974, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Com-
mission on May 7, 1974, wherein it is recommended that certain rate
increases be made for seasonal and temporary employees, effective May 1,
1974, which are as follows :
CLASSIFICATION SEASON NEW RATE
Supervisor of Athletics 1st $142.00/wk.
3.55/hr.
2nd 148.00/wk
3.70/hr.
3rd 154.00/wk.
3.85/hr.
Asst. Supervisor of Athletics 1st 110.25/wk.
3.15/hr.
2nd 115.50/wk
3.30/hr.
3rd 120.75/wk.
3.45/hr.
Supervisor of Playgrounds 1st 110.25/wk.
3.15/hr.
2nd 115.50/wk.
3.30/hr.
3rd 120.75/wk.
3.45/hr.
Supervisor of Arts & Crafts 1st 110.25/wk.
3.15/hr.
2nd 115.50/wk.
3.30/hr.
3rd 120.75/wk.
3.45/hr.
Supervisor of Mentally Handicapped 1st 110.25/wk.
Children 3.15/hr.
2nd 115.50/wk.
3.30/hr.
3rd 120.75/wk.
3.45/hr.
Arts & Crafts Instructor 1st 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rd 99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
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CLASSIFICATION SEASON NEW RATE
L Dramatics Instructor 1st $ 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rd 99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
Tennis Instructor 1st 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rd 99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
Archery Instructor 1st 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rdL99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
Baton Instructor 1st 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rd 99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
Summer Recreation Playleader 1st 89.25/wk.
2.55/hr.
2nd 94.50/wk.
2.70/hr.
3rd 99.75/wk.
2.85/hr.
4th 105.00/wk.
3.00/hr.
Pool Manager 1st 130.00/wk.
3.25/hr.
L 2nd 138.00/wk.
3.45/hr.
3rd 144.00/wk.
3.60/hr.
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CLASSIFICATION SEASON NEW RATE
Swimming Instructor 1st $ 3.00/hr.
2nd 3.10/hr.
3rd 3.20/hr.
Rink Manager 1st 3.25/hr.
2nd 3.45/hr
3rd 3.60/hr.
Recreation Cashier 1st 2.35/hr
2nd 2.45/hr.
3rd 2.55/hr.
Senior Concession Attendant 1st 2.50/hr.
2nd 2.60/hr.
3rd 2.70/hr.
Concession Supervisor 1st 3.25/hr.
2nd 3.45/hr.
3rd 3.60/hr.
Co-op Trainee $2.35/hr. (up to 89
calendar days)
$2.50/hr. (from 90
thru 179 calendar
days. (1) $2.65/hr.
(from 180 calendar
days) (2) $2.90/hr.
(upon completion of
1 calendar year of
service) $3.15/hr.
(upon completing 2
calendar years of
service)
(1) Co-op Trainee (High School) who have completed 180 calendar days
as a Co-op Trainee (High School) and have graduated from high school, may
start at $2.50 per hour.
(2) Co-op Trainee (College) who were continuously employed for at least
480 scheduled work hours prior to a recognized holiday shall be eligible
for holiday pay as provided in the Civil Service Commission Rules &
Regulations.
Library Page Step 1 $2.30/hr
Step 1 1/2 2.40/hr.
Step 2 2.50/hr.
Seasonal Engineering Aide 1st 3.25/hr.
2nd 3.40/hr.
3rd 3.55/hr.
4th 3.70/hr.
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Lir CLASSIFICATION SEASON NEW RATE
Seasonal Field Inspector 1st $ 3.90/hr.
2nd 4.00/hr.
3rd 4.10/hr.
4th 4.20/hr.
Seasonal Laborer 1st 3.00/hr.5
and further it being recommended by the Commission that no adjustment be provi�ed'
for the following classifications:
Winter Recreation Playleader 1st 2.50/hr.
2nd 2.75/hr.
3rd 3.00/hr.
Seasonal Clerk 1st 2.45/hr.
2nd 2.60/hr.
3rd 2.75/hr
4th 2.90/hr.
5th 3.05/hr.
Special Police $3.50/hr.
Special Police Sergeant $4.03/hr.
Special Police Lieutenant $4.63/hr.
Auxiliary Police $2.00/hr.
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#641-74 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated July 23, 1974, with respect to
the following items:
a) CR-32-74 Salary increase for the Director of Finance
b) CR-61-74 Salary increase for the Deputy City Clerk
c) CR-71-74 Salary increase for Director-Secretary of Housing
Commission
Letter from Civil Service Commission dated May 3, 1974
regarding salaries and benefits for Administrative and
Professional classifications
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Letter from Mayor McNamara dated May 25, 1974
regarding salary increases for appointed positions
d) CR-879-73 Providing longevity benefits for full-time
appointed employees
e) CR-306-74 Establish classification and salary range of
Assistant Superintendent in Department of Parks
& Recreation (Recreation Business Manager).
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of
the Whole for further review and consideration, at a meeting to be
conducted on August 27, 1974 at 8:00 P. M.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#642-74 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rues 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, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#643-74 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 (M.S.A. Section 5.2934) 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, September 23,
1974 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following item-
Petition No. 74-1-1-3, submitted by Livonia Public Schools,
for a change of zoning of property located south of Seven Mile
Road between Brookfield and Mayfield in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 10, from P. L. to R-3, the City Planning Commission
having it its resolution No. 7-150-74 recommended to the
City Council that Petition No. 74-1-1-3 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
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as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the
imm 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
##644-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 18, 1974, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
the use of the Devon-Aire Ice Arena by the Red Wing Oldtimers to conduct
a Hockey School, the Council does hereby determine to amend and revise
Council resolution No. 169-74, adopted on March 13, 1974, so as to provide
that the contract therein authorized be for a period of one week, beginning
on August 12, 1974 through August 17, 1974, Monday thru Friday, from 8:00
A.M. to 7:20 P. M. and Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P. M., at the rate
of $30.00 per hour for a total of $1,875.00; and the balance of Council
resolution No. 169-74 to the extent that the same is not inconsistent here-
with shall continue in full force and effect.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
Imw AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Sennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
##645-74 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated July 30, 1974, approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
various enterprise funds, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the following transfer of funds:
A. SWIMMING POOLS.
1. Transfer the sum of $1,500.00 from Account 587 - 810
(Opening of Pools) to Account 587 - 778 (Building Maintenance).
2. Transfer the sum of $200.00 from Account 587 - 921
(Electric) to Account 587-811 (Custodial Supplies).
B. ICE RINKS
1. Transfer the sum of $1,500.00 from Account 595 - 811
(Custodial Supplies) and the sum of $2,000.00 from Account
595 - 918 (Insurance) to Account 595 - 776 (Building Maintenance).
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C. GOLF COURSE:
lir 1. Transfer the sum of $200.00 from Account 584-9217 (Water)
to Account 584-811 (Custodial Supplies).
D. FOOD CONCESSIONS:
1. Transfer the sum of $650.00 from Account 596 - 750
(Merchandise for Resale) to the following:
a. $150.00 to Account 596 - 776 (Building Maintenance)
b. $300.00 to Account 596 - 778 (Equipment Maintenance Supplies)
c. $200.00 to Account 596 - 811 (Custodial Supplies).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, this 791st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
adjourned at 9:40 P. M., August 7, 1974.
ADDISON W. BAC City Cle k.