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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTUDY - 2018-01-29 CITY OF LIVONIA – CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JANUARY 29, 2018 Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Toy. Present: Scott Bahr, Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, and Laura Toy. Absent: None. Elected and appointed officials present: Paul Bernier, Assistant City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Mark Taormina, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Dennis Wright, Mayor; Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources; Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation; and Tom Goralski, Police Captain. President Toy extended happy birthday wishes to City Attorney Don Knapp, Assistant City Attorney Paul Bernier, Councilmember Brandon Kritzman, former City Clerk Joan McCotter, and Jackie Higham, secretary to the City Council. McIntyre offered the resolution referring the subject of communication and social media to the Technology and Strategic Planning Committee for its report and recommendation. DIRECTION: REFERRING SUBJECT OF CONSENT COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE FOR ITS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. NEW BUSINESS: 1. REQUEST TO RECONSIDER TO WAIVE THE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Brian Duggan, D.S. Homes, L.L.C., re: for the single-family home to be constructed at 29220 Roycroft Avenue, which failed on May 8, 2017 for lack of support. The petitioner was not present in the audience. At the direction of the Chair this item was moved to the next meeting so that the petitioner or his representative can be present to address Council on this item. 2 2. REQUEST TO WAIVE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT: Brian Duggan, D.S. Homes, L.L.C., re: for the single-family home to be constructed at 17835 Merriman Road. The petitioner was not present in the audience. At the direction of the Chair this item was moved to the next meeting so that the petitioner or his representative can be present to address Council on this item. 3. REAPPOINTMENT OF JACOB GHANNAM TO THE LIVONIA BOARD OF ETHICS: Office of the Mayor, re: for a three-year term, which will expire on March 1, 2021. Mayor Dennis Wright was present to answer any questions Council may have on this item. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 4. REQUEST TO APPROVE POLICE RESERVE HOURLY WAGE INCREASE: Civil Service Department, re: as requested by the Chief of Police and approved by the Civil Service Commission at its regular meeting of January 17, 2018. Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to Council. She noted that the last increase the police reserve officers received was in 2004. She said they are looking to increase their hourly rate from $10.00 per hour to $12.50 per hour. She said this is an effort to retain good employees and attract new employees as well. McIntyre offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Vice-President Jolly said he supports this resolution and said he has had an opportunity to work with some of the reserve police officers and said they always do a fine job. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 5. REQUEST TO APPROVE HOURLY WAGE INCREASE FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS: Civil Service Department, re: as requested by the Chief of Police and approved by the Civil Service Commission at its regular meeting of January 17, 2018. Denise Maier, Director of Human Resources, presented the request to Council. She noted that the last increase the school crossing guards received was in 3 2006. She said they are looking to increase their hourly rate from $9.00 per hour to $10.25 per hour. She said this is recommended by the Police Chief and approved by the Civil Service Commission. Jolly offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. White asked if it is difficult to fill this position. Maier replied no and noted that some of the current employees in this classification have been with the City for quite some time. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE PROPOSED SALE OF CITY- OWNED PROPERTY ACQUIRED THROUGH THE WAYNE COUNTY TAX FORECLOSURE PROGRAM USING FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM: Livonia Housing Commission, re: for the property located at 16147 Henry Ruff to Jeff Zajac for a sale price of $5,648.32. (CR 271-17) Jim Inglis, Executive Director, presented the request to Council. The City Council on July 24, 2017 authorized the acquisition of 16147 Henry Ruff via the Wayne County tax foreclosure program. The property was acquired utilizing Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. The former owner Mr. Jeff Zajac failed to pay the 2014 property taxes but did pay the 2015 and 2016 taxes hence the County foreclosure. Mr. Zajac has requested to redeem the property, reimbursing the City for all expenses incurred to date which is summarized in the attached January 3, 2018 letter. The home on the property is currently vacant and is subject to the City vacant and abandoned ordinance. Given a 2017 ordinance amendment (Section 050 of Title 3 Chapter 05, City Property Disposition) an expedited disposition process is permissible by the City Council. Mr. Zajac has provided a certified check in the amount of $5,648.32, the total amount includes all expenses incurred by the City since the acquisition of the property. The check has been deposited into the CDBG escrow account. Therefore, the Livonia Housing Commission would respectfully request that the Livonia City Council approve the sale of 16147 Henry Ruff to Jeff Zajac, 10488 Morning Light Court, South Lyon, Ml 48178, and further authorize the Law Department to prepare a Quit Claim Deed and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate sale documents. Proceeds from the sale are to be returned to the federal CDBG program and classified as program income. Mr. Zajac, 10488 Morning Light Court, South Lyon, was present in the audience and addressed Council and explained that he intends to fix up the property and rent it out as he had previously done. Meakin asked Mr. Zajac if he was aware of the City’s Rental Program. Mr. Zajac replied yes. 4 Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. President Toy asked Mr. Inglis if the home is in livable condition. He replied no and indicated that it did not have a Certificate of Occupancy. He said it does have multiple deficiencies that will have to be corrected prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. He said it does have a padlock on the home and they have had control of the property for the past 8 months. He said they inspected the home and there are some mold issues along with some other issues that need to be taken care of. He said if Mr. Zajac plans to fix it up and rent it then he will have to work with the building department. He will also have to continue to pay the monthly fees until it is no longer considered vacant per City ordinance. Bahr asked Mr. Inglis how long the property has been vacant. Mr. Inglis said 2 years. Bahr asked how long the City has had the property. Mr. Inglis replied 8 months, since August 2017. Bahr asked through the Chair to Mr. Zajac if he had any other rental properties in the City. He replied no and indicated that this is the only one. Bahr asked Zajac if he rented it previously. Zajac replied yes. Bahr asked Zajac what work he has done to the home already. Zajac indicated he put in a new furnace, a/c unit, electrical panel, new appliances, new tile, new carpeting, and the fireplace redone. Bahr asked Zajac in what timeframe were these improvements done. Zajac said since he bought the home about 5 or 6 years ago. Zajac added that he had new cement put around the house. Kritzman said if Mr. Zajac were to live in the home this would be an open and shut case. Kritzman said this has more of a feel like the City would be helping Mr. Zajac out of a bad business decision. Kritzman asked Inglis if the City had other intentions for the property when it purchased the property. Inglis replied they intended to raze the property and sell it to be redeveloped. Kritzman asked if this is still a viable option for the City. Inglis replied yes. Kritzman said the fact that Mr. Zajac has already made significant investments in the property makes the decision of the Council more difficult. Kritzman asked Zajac how the property could be in an unlivable condition now after all the improvements he made to the property. Zajac said a hole was cut into the front door and has been that way for 8 months. He said there is a hole where the lock on the front door was cut off by the City. Zajac said he was informed by his lawn cutting guy that a tag was on the property. He said that is when he was first aware of the situation and called the City and has been trying to resolve this matter ever since. Kritzman offered the denying resolution for the Regular Agenda. 5 McIntyre asked Inglis if the City would be out any money if Mr. Zajac were to redeem his home or would the money Mr. Zajac paid in escrow make the City whole in this transaction. Mr. Inglis said it would make the City whole. President Toy asked Mr. Zajac if something went array in his life in 2014 as to the reason perhaps he didn’t pay the 2014 taxes. Zajac said he moved from his home to his wife’s home and indicated the tax bills he received and paid never indicated an arrearage. President Toy said perhaps a report on the taxes from the Treasurer’s Office may help Council decipher all of this. Mr. Zajac added that he has been paying the heat and electric bill on the property for the past 8 months. Jolly asked Zajac if the home was in his name or if there was an LLC when he rented the home out previously. Zajac said it was his name only. Bahr asked Inglis if that was correct, that Mr. Zajac has been paying the heat and electric bill for the past 8 months while the City has had control of the property. Inglis said that is correct. Bahr asked if that was typical in a situation like this. Inglis said no it is not. Inglis said they have been working with Mr. Zajac since he indicated to the City that he intended to redeem the home. President Toy asked Zajac what his plans for the property are if Council were to approve this request and return the home to him. She noted that there seems to be a history of the home not being kept up. She said she didn’t mean to get personal but asked if he was financially able to keep up the home in all aspects of homeownership. He responded stating his intention is to bring it up to code and rent it out again by spring. President Toy offered the resolution referring the matter to the Committee of the Whole for the Regular Agenda. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING REGULAR 2) DENYING 3) REFER TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 7. REQUEST FOR INFORMAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PROGRAM AND TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE 2018-2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM: Livonia Housing Commission, re: so that a second public hearing can be held on this matter, after which time a final program and budget will be forwarded to Council for formal adoption. Jim Inglis, Executive Director, presented the request to Council. A report containing an explanation of the CDBG program (Attachment A) and the recommended budget (Attachment B), prepared by the CDBG Committee, for the 6 use of CDBG funds for the 2018 program year (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019) has been provided to Council for its review. The CDBG Committee consists of the Housing Director, Director of Community Resources, Assistant City Engineer, Director of Inspection and Assistant Chief Accountant. The recommendations developed by the CDBG Committee are based on requests for funding received from various City departments and local non-profit organizations. The CDBG entitlement grant for the 2018-2019 program year has yet to be determined by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Once HUD calculates the formula then the City will be notified by HUD as to the final funding allocation. The 2017-2018 CDBG funding was in the amount of $319,348.00 and the Housing Commission anticipates that funding for the upcoming program year will be approximately the same. In addition to the annual entitlement, $257,000.00 of unprogrammed funds is reflected in the proposed budget. Two long-standing CDBG activities, the Home Improvement Loan Program and Scattered Site Rental Housing Program, generate program income through the repayment of deferred loans and rental income. The importance of the program income is that fifteen percent (15%) of all program income generated in the previous program year plus fifteen percent (15%) of the entitlement grant allocation may be allocated to public service programs identified in Section VI of the attached proposed budget. Please be advised that the Mental Health Counseling program has been discontinued due to limited usage and reduced funding. The recommended CDBG program and budget has been approved by the Livonia Housing Commission and Mayor Dennis Wright. After receiving Mayor Wright's approval, the Housing Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 1, 2018 and report any comments to the Council. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain the views and suggestions of citizens regarding the proposed budget, the housing market and the housing and non-housing community development needs in the community. At this time, we are requesting your informal approval of the proposed program and tentative budget so that we can hold a second public hearing on March 1, 2018 as required by federal regulations. Based on the results of that hearing, a final program and budget will be prepared for formal adoption by the City Council in April 2018. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Regular Agenda. McIntyre commended Mr. Inglis for his insight in allocating the resources where it is most needed. President Toy echoed McIntyre’s comment and asked Inglis if once this voted on and adopted if it is set in stone. She wondered if there were a need in the future for funds for mental health could they be obtained. Inglis said they could leave Mental Health as an unfunded activity for now and if the need should arise they could allocate funds in the future. President Toy said that would be great. She said with the increase in teen suicides happening everywhere, it concerns her. 7 McIntyre said she supports that suggestion to retain the ability to fund Mental Health should the need arise. Mr. Inglis said that language would be included to the resolution. DIRECTION: APPROVING REGULAR 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT PROGRAM USING THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ASSOCATION (NJPA): Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for skate park repairs at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting your approval for skatepark repairs at the Kirksey Recreation Center. The repairs consist of replacing the decking on the skate features such as the ramps. This is due to normal wear and tear on the park. They recommend purchasing the materials and labor through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) program for Government agencies. The quotation with proposed repairs is provided for Council review. They are asking Council to award a contract with ARC American Ramp Company, 601 McKinley, Joplin, MO 64801 in the amount of $23,365.64. Budgeted funds are available. Bahr offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN GREEN FEES: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for Fox Creek, Idyl Wyld, and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, effective with the opening of 2018 season. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission, staff and TJW, Inc. respectfully request your concurrence with the proposed fee increases for 18-hole weekend rates, league rates at Fox Creek and Whispering Willows, and establish a military rate for current members of our armed forces set at current Senior/Junior rates for all three courses. These changes would take effect for the 2018 golf season. Since the last increase in 2015 (CR 47-15), they have seen increased expenses for course improvements and rising wages. Therefore, they feel this small increase is justified. As recreation administrators, they must continue to evaluate their fee structure on a regular basis and to suggest gradual increases to help offset their cost of operation. If this request is approved, the revenue increase will be approximately $15,000 for 2018. Attached for Council review is a comparison of fees from surrounding courses. 8 Tom Welsh, City of Livonia golf course management, addressed Council and said they do their best to remain competitive and appreciate the Council’s support. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 10. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN CART FEES: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for Fox Creek, and Whispering Willows Golf Courses, effective with the opening of 2018 season. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission, staff and T JW, Inc. respectfully request Council concurrence with the proposed fee increases for golf cart rates. These increases would take effect for the 2018 golf season and would only affect Fox Creek and Whispering Willows. The fee increase is tied to the addition of Global Positioning System (GPS) on each cart. This upgrade would allow golfers to better estimate distance to the hole as well as allow TJW staff to monitor golfers on the course and pace of play if needed. Fox Creek and Whispering Willows would be the first municipal courses in the state to offer this amenity. Cart fees have not been increased since 2011. An overview of the proposed cart upgrade and lease costs for TJW has been provided for Council review. Bahr offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 11. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: of various items of clothing for the 2018 and 2019 departmental needs. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for various types of clothing for a two (2) year period. Specifications were prepared by the Department, and an advertisement for bids was placed in the Sunday, November 26, 2017 issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Four (4) bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2:00 p.m. on December 19, 2017. The Parks and Recreation Department is asking Council to award the bid items to the low bidders for each item for 2018 and 2019. The bid specifications that were sent to bidders and a breakdown of bids received have been provided for Council's review. Bids are good for 120 days. White offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 9 12. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for patio replacement outside George Murphy’s at Fox Creek Golf Course, from budgeted funds. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has taken bids for patio replacement outside George Murphy's at Fox Creek Golf Course. Specifications were prepared by the Engineering Department and an advertisement for bids was placed in the Sunday, December 17, 2017, issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Six bids were received and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on January 9, 2018. A copy of the bid tabulation has been provided to Council for its review. They are recommending Pizzo Development Group, LLC, receive the contract, as the low bidder and having received favorable references on similar projects they completed. They request that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in the amount of $20,499.55 with Pizzo Development Group, LLC, 349 Antoine, Ste #1, Wyandotte, Ml 48192. A copy of their form of proposal and bid specifications has been provided to Council. The bids are good for 120 days from opening. President Toy asked Davis if they have used Pizzo before. He said he knows they have bid before but doesn’t believe they have done work for the Parks and Recreation Department before. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 13. AWARD OF BID: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the Universal Playground at Rotary Park, from budgeted funds. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation has received bids for the Universal Playground at Rotary Park. The project will consist of removal of the existing structure, built in 1995; excavation; community-build of the new Playground; and installation of a poured-in-place safety surface, new drinking fountain and landscaping. They anticipate the project to be completed before July 31, 2018. Specifications for the Request for Proposals were prepared by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and an advertisement for the bids was placed in the Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, issue of the Livonia Observer and on the MITN website. Nine proposals were received from three companies and opened in the presence of the Bid Committee at 2 p.m. on December 19, 2017. A bid tabulation has been provided, for Council's review. The bids are good for 120 days from opening. A Selection Committee representing Parks and Recreation, DPW - Parks, Livonia Rotary, Healthy Livonia and Livonia Public Schools reviewed proposals on Jan. 8, 2018. The proposals were evaluated in order to select the most qualified team: 10 An interview was set up with the top consultant on Jan. 15, 2018. The Selection Committee recommends the Penchura Proposal Option #5. This design provides many opportunities on multiple levels, making it universally attractive. Other highlights of this design are how the equipment encourages inclusivity and cooperation among participants. They request that City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in the amount of $450,000 with Penchura L.L.C., #889 S. Old US 23, Brighton, Ml 48178. Their form of proposal, bid tabulation and renderings has been provided to Council. Budgeted funds are available. Jolly commented on how this project shows what a welcoming community we are and how much we value everyone in our community. Jolly offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. Meakin commented on how its key to see how we partnered with local government associations and non-profit organizations. He said without them we wouldn’t be able to do this and recognized them and extended thanks to all of those entities. President Toy commented on what a great community project this is and also pointed out the safe materials being utilized on this project. She commended Davis on a doing such a fantastic job on this project. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 14. REQUEST TO AMEND COUNCIL RESOLUTION 182-15: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: for the cooling tower repairs to be done under the existing HVAC contract at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, from budgeted funds. Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. The Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting your approval for cooling tower repairs at the Kirksey Recreation Center to be done under the existing HVAC contract specifications. with R.W. Mead & Sons, 33795 Riviera, Fraser, Ml 48026 per CR#182- 15. Although this project is outside the scope of the yearly preventative maintenance fee, the specifications include provisions for preferred hourly labor and parts for additional work. A copy of the quote and a copy of the contract specifications have been provided to Council for its review. Budgeted funds are available. McIntyre offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 11 15. REQUEST TO ADVISE THE WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES (PERMIT SECTION) THAT THE CITY HAS APPROVED THE STORM SEWER PLANS AND WILL ACCEPT JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STORM SEWER WITHIN THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MIDDLEBELT ROAD, BETWEEN FIVE MILE ROAD AND SIX MILE ROAD, AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE A WAYNE COUNTY PERMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY: Engineering Division, re: for the development of Zeal Credit Union at 15950 Middlebelt Road, located in the Southwest ¼ of Section 13, and for Zeal Credit Union to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary. Todd Zilincik, City Engineer, presented the request to Council. In connection with the development of the property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road, the Wayne County Department of Public Services has requested that the City take jurisdiction and control of the entire on-site storm sewer collection system to be constructed by the owner of the property at their expense. A representative of the City must also be designated to execute the County permit in connection with this storm sewer construction. The Engineering Division has reviewed this matter and recommends advising the Wayne County Department of Public Services (Permit Section) that the City of Livonia has approved the storm sewer plans and further, that the City will accept jurisdiction and maintenance (at no expense to the County) of the storm sewer within the property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road in the S.W. 1/4 of Section 13. In reference to this storm sewer system, this office has received the maintenance agreement from the owner, Zeal Credit Union, (copy attached) requiring them to reimburse the City for any such maintenance that may become necessary; authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Wayne County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in connection with the above storm sewer construction; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the maintenance agreement on behalf of the City. Bahr said he didn’t recall seeing anything like this before and asked if this was something unique to that area. Zilincik replied no. He said there are a couple others that will be coming through with the as built drawings. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. DIRECTION: APPROVING CONSENT 16. REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SUBLEASE AND HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ST. MARY MERCY LIVONIA: Department of Parks & Recreation, re: to renovate and change room inside the facility, as well as extend the term of the lease until March 31, 2026. (CR 77-16) 12 Ted Davis, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation, presented the request to Council. They respectfully request Council concurrence with the proposed changes to the Health Services Agreement with St. Mary Mercy Livonia at the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center. Council approved the original five-year agreement in 2016 (CR#77-16). The partnership with St. Mary Mercy Livonia has been extremely positive for the City and Parks and Recreation and we wish to continue this relationship well into the future. The proposed changes extend the term of the lease until March 31, 2026; provide St. Mary Mercy Livonia a requested room change inside the facility; and authorize renovation of their current space to meet the specifications set forth by the Parks and Recreation Department and renovation of the proposed new space to meet their needs at no cost to the City. The proposed Amendment to the Sublease and layout of the facility indicating the existing and proposed location of St. Mary Mercy Livonia in the Recreation Center has been provided to Council for its review. Meakin asked Davis if the lease agreement could be extended longer. Mr. Davis said he would like to. He said he thinks an additional five years would be the most he could get them to agree to at this time. Meakin said how about another five-year option. Davis said he’d like another twenty-year option. Meakin said the longer the better. Meakin offered the approving resolution for the Consent Agenda. McIntyre said she’s happy to see this move forward. She said she thinks five years is an appropriate term considering all the changes going on in healthcare these days. She said Mr. Jolly chaired the committee that promoted the subject of Healthy Livonia at a very summary level. She said she would like to ask if the PowerPoint presentation that was presented to Council last year and the committee members could be scheduled at a Committee of the Whole Meeting to have an opportunity to look in greater detail at the great work that was done for Healthy Livonia and ponder opportunities moving forward. Jolly said that he thinks that is a great idea. He said he forwarded the PowerPoint presentation to Council office staff. President Toy asked Davis as the contract is being extended, is there any increase to what they are paying or are they basically putting it into the renovation of the room as such. He said they feel they are paying a significant amount of money toward the renovation. He said they are pleased with the terms of the current agreement. DIRECTION: 1) APPROVING CONSENT 2) REFER SUBJECT OF HEALTHY LIVONIA TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 13 AUDIENCE COMMUNICATION: None. As there were no further questions or comments, President Toy adjourned the Study Session at 8:58 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018. DATED: February 8, 2018 SUSAN M. NASH CITY CLERK