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Minutes  -  April 16th. 2007

 


Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

Regular session of the City Council of the City of Wyandotte, the Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana presiding.

ROLL CALL

Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka

Absent: None

COMMUNICATIONS MISCELLANEOUS

Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Member:

My name is Christopher Bergman, and I am currently building the house located at 1223 Oak St,
Wyandotte. I am writing to you because I understand there is a possibility of the City expanding the NEZ (Neighborhood Enterprise Zoning), which would be an incentive of great proportion, and quite frankly is something that all prospective buyers have inquired about thus far.

If there is a chance of this happening, I would greatly appreciate your consideration to be included in the NEZ program expansion.

I can be reached any time at 248-755-7653, should you have any questions.

Yours truly,

Christopher Bergman, President, Bergh, Inc.
825 N. Pontiac Trail Suite 4, Walled Lake, MI 48390

PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE

Roseanne Gabrys, 346 Orange, April 21, 9-12, Volunteers Garden Plot. Beautification Hot Line 324-7293.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS

April 11, 2007

The Honorable City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192

Gentlemen and Madam:
I am writing to request your concurrence in the following appointments and reappointments:

BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
Mary Louise Bahnemann, 2305 Maple, Wyandotte. Term to expire April 2010
Anita O'Brien, 3133 Van Alstyne, Wyandotte. Term to expire April 2010
Alice M. Ugljesa, 2278 – 21st Street, Wyandotte. Mrs. Ugljesa will replace Dian O'Donnell who resigned from the Commission. Her term will expire 2010.

BUILDING CODE BO 1 OF APPEALS
William Butch, 1034 – 16th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2011
Ted Dziengelewski, 1656 – 16th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2011
Greg Meyring, 21327 Knudsen, Grosse Be. Term to expire 2009
Daniel Johnson, 2416 – 20th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2011
Michael MacDonald, 1798 Sycamore, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2009
Michael Schmidt, 536 Oak Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2011


BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS
Lawrence Cahalan, 237 Superior Blvd., Wyandotte. Term to expire 2008
Brice Harris, 1702 – 13th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2008
Lou Parker, 518 Mulberry, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2008
Mark Ramirez, 2283 – 20th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2008
Lawrence Stec, 1467 – 13th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2008

EDC/TIFA/BRDA
Stephanie Badalamente, 451 Clinton, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2013
Joe Maher, 326 Chestnut, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2013

MUNICIPAL SELVECE COMNHSSION
Frederick DeLisle, 2035 -1 9th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2012

PLANNING AND RE HATATION COMMISSION
Elizabeth Krimmel, 610 Highland, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2010
Charles Lupo, 459 Cedar, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2010
Barbara Duran, 3326 –12`h Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2010
*Changes have been made recently in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act which requires one person to serve on both the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission. Ms. Duran, who also serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adjustment, is being appointed to the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to comply with that requirement. She will replace Mr. Tom Pillar, whose term on the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission expired April 2007.

POLICE & F COMMISSION
N. Randy Hicks, 488 Riverside Drive, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2010

REC2EATION COMMISSION
Rosemary Bucska, 1844 –11th Street, Wyandotte. Term to expire 2012

Thanking you in advance for your support of these appointments, I remain

Sincerely,

James R. DeSana, Mayor

April 5, 2007

Mayor James DeSana and City Council Members,

The Beautification Commission is interested in improving the area immediately surrounding the Purple Heart Statue on Superior Boulevard @ Biddle Avenue. However, before attempting to landscape the area it will be necessary to investigate any plans which may be pending for maintenance of the statue. The statue, which was last repaired in 1999, is again in need of further repair. Bronzing of the statue may be a more favorable option rather than repairing the current statue, due to long term costs and longevity. Please see enclosed letter regarding cost for this project.

It has been suggested to add flags to the area that would represent each branch of the military.

Currently, there is no water access or sprinkler system in the immediate area.
In order to establish and maintain plantings, it would be extremely important to have the addition of a water source.

Pavers would beautify and provide easy access for maintenance.
The addition of perennials, annuals and bulbs would create an appealing landscape feature.

Please see attached landscape/planting draft.



The historical commission is currently holding the amount of $10,000 for statue upkeep. The beautification commission has $2,490 set aside for landscaping of the area. Additional funding will be necessary, and we are hoping to gain support from local businesses, veterans and the community in order to successfully complete this project.

Thank you,

Roseann Gabrys
Members of the Wyandotte Beautification Commission

April 12, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall

Re: Establishment of four new Neighborhood Enterprise Zones

Dear Mayor and Council Members,

Public Act 147 of 1992 (Enclosure 1) authorizes the City of Wyandotte to establish Neighborhood Enterprise Zones (NEZ's). The Zones may encompass up to 15% of a city's area, within which a house for which an NEZ certificate has been issued is taxed at one-half the average statewide millage rate, which was 16.86 mills in 2006. The City currently has three NEZ's (Zones 1, 2 and 3) that encompass approximately 3% of the City's area.

This is to recommend that the City designate four new zones encompassing the following:

Zone 4 – Labadie Park Neighborhood Project located at St. Johns, Bennett and Labadie.
Zone 5– Vinewood Village Condominium Project located at Vinewood, Sixth Street and the railroad tracks.
Zone 6– Condominium projects at Oak & Second (southwest corner) and Oak & Fourth (northwest corner).
Zone 7 – Proposed condominium project at Biddle and Orchard (northwest corner).

If these areas are designated as NEZ's, they would be eligible for a six (6) to fifteen (15) year tax exemption, with the duration of the exemption determined by the City Council when approving a certificate for each housing unit. As addressed in separate letter to the Mayor and Council, an NEZ certificate reduces the taxes paid by a homeowner by approximately 65%. During the last three years of the exemption, the percentage of mills paid is gradually increased each year (see Enclosure 1, page 6, Section 9(6)-(8) for details). Additional background information on the City's existing NEZ program is provided in Enclosure 2.

If the Mayor and Council approve establishing the new zones, homes that have already been constructed will only be eligible for an NEZ certificate if Public Act 147 is amended to allow retroactive inclusion of the properties. State Representative Farrah's office has prepared a draft bill for the Legislature to consider, but it may take 6-9 months before the outcome is known. Further, it should be noted that establishing Zones 4 and 7 will impact repayment of the Brownfield Authority's Revolving Loan with the City and the Downtown Development Authority's Promissory Note with the Seller.

If the Council concurs with the undersigned, the following resolution has been prepared (Enclosure 3) setting the date to consider arguments for and against the establishment of the zones. At the time of the hearing, a proposed resolution addressing other requirements of the Act will be submitted, including the criteria listed in Section 3.

Very truly yours,

Joseph M. Voszatka, Director Community Development




April 12, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council, City Hall

Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:

At the City Council meeting held on April 2, 2007, the "Sale of Vacant Parcels for Single Family Homes at Various Locations in the City" was approved to receive request for proposals (RFP). The Resolution also requested the lots be advertised as Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) lots and the undersigned to provide adequate information to City Council to take the necessary steps to designate these additional NEZ locations. The following areas have been identified for NEZ designation:

· South side of Sycamore from 14th to 15th Streets
· West side of 8th Street from Cedar to Walnut
· West side of 8th Street from Walnut to Vinewood
· East side of 8th Street from Walnut south to 2447 8th Street
· North side of Vinewood from 8th to Cora
· West side of Cora from 2210 Cora south to Walnut
· East side of Cora from Cedar to Walnut
· West and East side of Cora from Walnut to Vinewood
· East side of Lincoln from St. Johns to Bondie
· West and east side of 5th Street from alley north of Goddard to the alley south of St. Johns
· East side of 8th Street from alley south of Goddard to Baumey
· North side of Walnut from Mollno to 12th Streets

If these areas are designated as NEZ lots, they would be eligible for a six (6) to fifteen (15) year tax exemption, with the duration of the exemption determined by the City Council when approving a certificate for each housing unit. An NEZ certificate reduces the taxes paid by a homeowner as follows:

Home valued at $200,000 without the tax abatement using 2006 Homestead Tax Rate:
Taxable Value for land and house - $100,000 x 48 mills = $4,800.00

Home valued at $200,000 with the tax abatement using 2006 Homestead Tax Rate:
Taxable Value for land - $10,000 x 48 mills = $ 480.00
Taxable Value for home - $90,000 x 16.86 mills = $1,500.00
$1,980.00
This is a yearly savings of $2,820.00 ($4,800 without tax abatement - $1,980.00 with tax abatement).

If the Council would like to proceed with considering the establishment of the zones, the following resolution has been prepared setting the date to consider arguments for and against the establishment of the zones. At the time of the hearing, a proposed resolution addressing other requirements of the Act will be submitted.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Joseph M.Voszatka, Director Community Development









April 11, 2007

Hon. James R. DeSana, Mayor
And Honorable Members of City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 481929+

RE: 1 St. Johns Street /Legal Description: Lots 4 through 10 both inclusive, SUBDIVISION OF PRIVATE CLAIM 112 for the Heirs of Antoine Labadie, Deceased, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 35 of Plats, Wayne County Records Parcel Identification No. 57-004-07-0004-000

Dear Mayor and Members of Council:

This is a formal request to establish an Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation District for the above property under PA 146 of 2000, the Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation Act. The property is currently zoned, ("I-1" for Industrial) but is in the process of being converted to B-2 General Business District. LTW Properties, LLC is in the process of purchasing the land and structures from the current owners. Currently the property sits vacant with the facilities in bad need of repairs and renovations. Please see the attached letter from our architect Designtec, as to why this property is functionally obsolete.

By way of background, the property contains three separate buildings, with the oldest being built back in the 1940's when the property was used as a brick making company. The two current buildings that had been used for storing boats were both built in the mid 1970's. However, it now has remained vacant and unused for the last year. Our intention is to revitalize the property and spend up to $1,000,000 in the demolition of some of the older structures, while completely renovating the storage facilities, converting one of them into a heated storage facility, and the other one into a 12,000 square foot waterfront restaurant.

There are several benefits to the City of Wyandotte from the rehabilitation of this obsolete property. The economic advantage will be that a once vacant and functionally unusable building will be replaced with a state of the art Marina and boat storage and repair facility. In addition, the waterfront restaurant will be a showpiece for Wyandotte, and surrounding communities, as well as attracting people from all over who frequent the Detroit River by way of boat.

Presently the property which sits on the Detroit River and very visible to boaters offers nothing economically to the community by sitting vacant. Our plan will bring new life to the waterfront in Wyandotte by offering a place for family, and friends, as well out of town visitors to congregate to enjoy a good meal while enjoying the waterfront view. The neighboring residential and commercial buildings will only increase in value as they will be adjacent to a property with an estimated $1,000,000 invested into it, as opposed to the vacant shell of a building that has sat there unused for the last year.

As for employment opportunities for the community, the marina and storage facility will retain two fulltime and two part-time employees, while the restaurant during peak times will employ another 100 people.

We are unable to move forward on the rehabilitation of the property due to the Act's prohibition of same prior to the creation of a district. Therefore, we would greatly appreciate your processing this request, and hopefully approval, for establishing an OPRA district so that we may proceed with the application for an OPRA certificate as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration and assistance in this request.

Sincerely,

Leonard P. Nadolski, Managing Member of LTW Properties, LLC





April 12, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana And City Council
City Hall

Re: Establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 1 St. Johns Street

Dear Mayor and Council,

Per the request from Leonard P. Nadolski, on behalf of LTW Properties, L.L.C. ("LTW"), dated April 11, 2007, to establish a single property Obsolete Property Rehabilitation (OPRE) District at 1 St. Johns Street, the enclosed resolution has been prepared authorizing the holding of a public hearing for the Mayor and Council to consider establishing a District.

In accordance with the City's OPRE Review Policy, LTW's architect has submitted a letter outlining why the property qualifies as "functionally obsolete" property. Additionally, the City Assessor has submitted a separate letter with her determination regarding the property. Additional information regarding the OPRE District will be presented at the time of the hearing.

If you wish to schedule a public hearing to consider the request, the following resolution authorizes the actions necessary for the Council to consider establishing an OPRE District.

Very truly yours,

Joseph M. Voszatka, Community Development Director

April 11, 2007

Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192

Re: 1 St. Johns also known as 57-004-07-0004-000

Dear Honorable Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

As outlined in the communication from Leonard P. Nadolski, Managing Member of LTW Properties, LLC the buildings located at 1 St. Johns are inadequate in design and, therefore, meet the definition of a "functionally obsolete" property under Public Act 146 of 2000, the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act.

After a visual inspection of the property the obsolescence is evident in the floor plan, heating and mechanical systems which are inappropriate for the highest and best use of the property.

Therefore, it is my professional opinion as the City Assessor that the above mentioned property suffers in excess of 50% functional obsolescence.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,

Colleen A. Keehn, City Assessor









April 10, 2007

Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Ave
Wyandotte, Mi 48192

Re: AT&T Video Service Franchise Agreement

Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,

The Municipal Service Commission has reviewed the attached agreement from AT&T relative to the State Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement. In accordance with Michigan 2006 Public Service Act 480, the Commission recommends Council execute this standard agreement with the following insertions:

Section VI. Fees — 5% Section VIII. Peg Fees — 2%

If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact Melanie McCoy, General Manger.

Sincerely,

City of Wyandotte
MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMMISSION
Frederick C. DeLisle, President

April 12, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James DeSana And Council Members
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

On December 11, 2006, Council authorized expenditures not to exceed $18,000 to begin renovating City Hall so that consolidation of City services may begin. At this time $8,374.13 has been expended to move walls and counters and associated electrical, data, phone and alarm wiring. In order to complete the renovations for the consolidation, the following items, with estimated costs, need to be performed.

Remove Wall Heater (Clerks Office) $560.00
Front Lobby Heat $2,550.00
Carpet (South Half of 1st Floor) $13,000.00
Electrical Wiring and Accessories $5,000.00
Data and Phone Wiring $7,500.00
Video Security System $12,000.00
Access Security System $10,500.00
Countertop Remodeling $3,000.00

Sub-Total Estimated Cost $54,110.00
Work Completed to Date $8,374.13

Total Estimated Cost $62,500.00

In addition, to provide better air circulation in the basement ceiling fans could be installed. The estimated cost of installing ceiling fans, wiring and controls is $2,620.00. Therefore, the total estimated cost, including the ceiling fans, is $65,120.00.




In order to proceed with the consolidation renovations, a budget amendment is required to provide for these improvements.

Attached is an updated plan of the first floor. The remodeling will include the moving of all Municipal Services bill collection services, new service requests for electric, water and cable, and customer services representatives and activities relating electric, water and cable, to the first floor of City Hall. This will vacate the first floor of their existing building.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer

April 10, 2007

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Department of Legal Affairs, City Engineer and Superintendent of Recreation

Re: No Fishing Sign at Perry Place

Dear Mayor and City Council:

In response to the communication from James Francis of the DNR, the City Council confirmed that "no fishing" and 'no swimming" signs continue to be placed at the end of Perry Place. This was to address concerns for the public safety and general welfare since there are no public facilities such as bathrooms, railings, life preservers, etc. The city council under Chapter VI, section 10 (Paragraph 74) has control of all public property in the city which it may enforce by resolution or ordinance. The City of Wyandotte provides a fishing pier at Bishop Park which provides broad access to the Detroit River.

From a liability perspective, the Detroit River is a navigable water. As a result, the Michigan courts have held that the liability protections contained in the Recreational Land Users Act do not apply to a person fishing on a navigable water. In the case of Densel vs. City of Ann Arbor, a fisherman on the Huron River had his boat overturned when a dam owned by the City of Ann Arbor opened. The fisherman alleged that the city was liable because the city did not place signs warning the public of the dangerous condition of the dam. The Court of Appeals held that city could be sued. From a risk management point of view, the City faces liability exposure if it permits fishing at all locations along the river.

The undersigned are aware of only one concern regarding the lack of fishing facilities at Perry Place. If anyone has personal concerns, it would be our recommendation that he or she contact the Superintendent of Recreation in writing to determine whether the City can address those concerns.

Respectfully submitted,

William R. R. Look, City Attorney
Mark Kowalewski, City Engineer
James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation

A communication from Michael K. Brown, Vice-Commodore, Seaway Boat Club was submitted regarding the Perry Place “No Fishing” signs.









Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007

From: D/Lt.Bobie Heck

To: Mayor and Council c/o Deputy City Clerk Maria Johnson

Subject: Council Resolution dated April 3rd 2007

Mayor James R. DeSana
c/o Ms. Maria Johnson:

Chief Grantwill not be available until Monday 04/16/07. Sgt. Pouliot has reviewed the attached resolution and recommends placing better signage along 13th indicating no truck traffic at 13th and Eureka.

In addition to better signage and truck enforcement, Sgt. Pouliot recommends that the businesses located at the 13th and Grove area be requested to advise their delivery personal to use 11th street from Eureka to conduct deliveries.

At this time Sgt. Pouliot does not recommend changing 13th street to a one way as it may affect the business located at 13th and Eureka.

I concur with Sgt. Pouliots suggestion regarding this matter. I expect that Chief Grant will also concur. I will make arrangements for a proper cover letter to be forwarded to your office Monday morning to accompany the attached resolution.

Respectfully

D.Lt Bobie Heck
City of Wyandotte Police Department

An application for rezoning submitted by the City Engineer for property located at 1 St. Johns between Clifford and St. Johns.

An application for a Planned Development District submitted by the City Engineer for property located at 1 St. Johns between Clifford and St. Johns.

April 10, 2007

The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Please find attached list of services performed by the City of Wyandotte that have not yet been paid. The services were adjusted to include a minimum charge of thirty dollars ($30.00). In accordance with Section 222 of the City Charter, said charges should be placed as a special assessment against property.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer









April 11, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Attached please find the following Purchase Agreements for the City to acquire:

227 2nd Street $ 60,000.00 TIFA Area Funds — Single Family Home
404 St. Johns $ 62,500.00 TIFA Area Funds — Commercial Building

If this meets with your approval, I recommend that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary sale documents and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same. I further recommend that the undersigned be authorized to demolish same.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer

April 11, 2007

The Honorable Mayor DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

RE: Electrical, Cable & Phone Conduit Installation — Proposed Police and Court Building

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

The City of Wyandotte Engineering and Building Department solicited bids for the Electrical, Cable & Phone Conduit Installation on April 4, 2007, the bids for the referenced project were opened and read aloud in the City of Wyandotte Council Chambers. The following bids were received:

BIDDER CITY BID PRICE
Pro Excavation Inc. Riverview, MI $38,350.00
EZ Electric Taylor, MI $49,780.00
Compeau Bros., Inc. Carleton, MI $70,460.00

The undersigned recommends the acceptance of the proposal from Pro Excavation Inc. of Riverview, Michigan in the amount of $38,350.00 as the best bid received meeting the specifications.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer















April 11, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

Attached please find a Purchase Agreements for the City to acquire the property know as 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte in the amount of $375,000.00.

If this meets with your approval, I recommend that the Department of Legal Affairs be directed to prepare the necessary sale documents and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute same.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer

LATE ITEM

April 5, 2007

The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

Please find attached the Snow Removal for the Central Business District, which was performed by the City of Wyandotte. In accordance with Section 32-53 through Section 32-55 of the City Charter, it is the undersigned's recommendation that said service be levied on the property in the same manner as other City taxes.

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer

LATE ITEM

April 16, 2007

The Honorable Mayor DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan

Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:

The establishment of Special Assessment Districts 922 was incorrect; the estimated cost for the block is as follows:

Location Assessable Cost

417 Eureka $16,374.67
425 Eureka $ 6,367.93

Total $22,742.60

Very truly yours,

Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer



REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS

Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts March 30, 2007-April 5, 2007
Financial Services Daily Cash Receipts April 10, 2007 - April 12, 2007
Downriver joint Management Committee January 11, 2007
Beautification Commission March 13, 2007
Fire Commission March 13, 2007
Municipal Service Commission March 13, 2007
Municipal Service Commission March 30, 2007
Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments April 4, 2007

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

David Lapp, 351 Plum, Destiny Construction, supports NEZ’s and recommends all be provided a NEZ to stimulate purchases.

Richard Miller, 1202 – 2nd regarding items #4a & 4b. 5 are NEZ’s/11 lots are not. No public hearing on 5 NEZ’s required. Remove zone 6 to allow no conflict of interest. Supports NEZ’s but recommends 6 years be granted. Item #6, AT & T will pay 5% to City and Municipal Service should also pay 5% not 8% to the City. Regarding City Hall renovation, costs will continue to increase. Placement of fans in basement will effect ceiling tiles. No more money should be put into this building.

Mike Brown, Vice Commodore, Seaway Boat Club, we do not object to bird watchers. Fishing is objectionable due to a safety issue.

Joe Voszatka, Director of Community Development, no public hearing required on the five NEZ’s.


RECESS


RECONVENING


ROLL CALL

Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka

Absent: None

HEARING
SHOW CAUSE HEARING
RELATIVE TO THE GARAGE LOCATED AT
2924-9TH
No one present.
Held in abeyance

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
IN THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE

THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE ORDAINS:




Section 1.Amendment

Chapter 7 Building and Building Regulations, Article I, add Section 7-3 Digital Reproduction and Storage of “as built” plans and documents is to read as follows:

Section 7-3 Digital Reproduction and Storage of “as built” plans and documents: In all cases where a building permit is required pursuant to Michigan Building Code, Section 105 Permits except for buildings and structures wherein plans are not required to be submitted prior to the granting of a final certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit to the building department full and complete copies of “as-built” plans and specifications for the completed work. Such plans once reviewed by the building department shall be transferred to an imaging system, which shall store a digital version of the scanned record in “PDF” format on an optical storage disk, in accordance with Section 2 of Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1992, which provides for the storage and reproduction of public records. Definitions of the terms used herein are as defined by Rule 24.401 et seq. of the State of Michigan, Department of Management and Budget, Department of State, as filed with the Secretary of State on November 4, 1998. Costs incurred for the process shall be borne by the applicant of the building permit.

Section 2 Interpretation.

Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy or any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.

Section 3. Severability.

Severability. Should any word, sentence, phrase or any portion of this Ordinance be held in a manner invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction or by any state agency having authority to do so for any reason whatsoever, such holdings shall be construed and limited to such word, sentence, phrase or any portion of the Ordinance held to be so invalid and shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining words, sentences, phrases or portions of this Ordinance.

Section 4. Conflicting Ordinance.

Conflicting Ordinances. All prior existing ordinances adopted by the City of Wyandotte inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby expressly repealed.

Section 5. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its passage by the Wyandotte City Council and the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance shall be published in a newspaper generally circulated in the City of Wyandotte within ten (10) days after adoption. A copy of this ordinance may be inspected or obtained at the City of Wyandotte Clerk’s Office, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan.

On the question, “SHALL THIS ORDINANCE NOW PASS?” the following vote was recorded.

YEAS: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None

I hereby approve the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance this 16th day of April, 2007.






CERTIFICATION

We, the undersigned, James R. DeSana and William R. Griggs, respectively, the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Wyandotte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly passed by the City Council of the City of Wyandotte, at a regular session on Monday, 16th day of April, 2007.

William R. Griggs, City Clerk James R. DeSana, Mayor

RESOLUTIONS

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with and the same stand APPROVED as recorded without objection.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from Christopher Bergman, President Bergh, Inc. relative to the request to designate 1223 Oak Street as a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone is hereby referred to the Director of Community Development and City Engineer for a review and report back in two weeks.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the following appointments and re-appointments as set forth in Mayor DeSana's communication dated April 11, 2007:

BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION:
Mary Louise Bahnemann, 2305 Maple, Wyandotte, Term to expire April 2010.
Anita O'Brien, 3133 VanAlstyne, Wyandotte, Term to expire April 2010.
Alice M. Ugljesa, 2278-21St Street, Wyandotte

BUILDING BOARD CODE OF APPEALS:
William Butch, 1034-16th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2011.
Ted Dziengelewski, 1656-16th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2011
Greg Meyring, 21327 Knudsen, Grosse Ile. Term to expire 2009
Daniel Johnson, 2416-20th Street, Wyandotte Term to expire 2011
Michael MacDonald, 1798 Sycamore, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2009
Michael Schmidt, 536 Oak Street, Term to expire 2011


BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS:
Lawrence Cahalan, 237 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2008
Bruce Harris, 1702-13th Street, Wyandotte Term to expire 2008
Lou Parker, 518 Mulberry, Wyandotte Term to expire 2008
Mark Ramirez, 2283-20th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2008
Lawrence Stec, 2492-22nd Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2008

EDC/TIFA/BRDA:
Stephanie Badalamente, 451 Clinton, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2013
Joe Maher, 326 Chestnut, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2013

MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMMISSION:
Frederick DeLisle, 2035-19th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2012

PLANNING AND REHABILITATION COMMISSION:
Elizabeth Krimmel, 610 Highland, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2010
Charles Lupo, 459 Cedar, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2010
Barbara Duran, 3326-12th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2010

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION:
N. Randy Hicks, 488 Riverside Drive, Wyandotte Term to expire 2010

RECREATION COMMISSION:
Rosemary Bucska, 1844-11th Street, Wyandotte, Term to expire 2012

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the Wyandotte Beautification Commission dated April 5, 2007 relative to the repair of the Purple Heart Statue on Superior Boulevard at Biddle Avenue is hereby referred to the Director of Financial and Administrative Services, City Engineer and Museum Director to explore avenues of funding from various restoration accounts and report back in four weeks.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED














Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL that:

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Public Act 147 of 1992, the City of Wyandotte is authorized to provide for the creation of neighborhood enterprise zones; and

WHEREAS, the Act requires that not less than 60 days before the passage of a resolution designating a neighborhood enterprise zone, the Clerk shall give written notice to the Assessor and to each governing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in a proposed zone;

WHEREAS, the Act requires that the Council hold a public hearing not later than 45 days after the date the notice is sent but before acting upon the resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The City Council shall meet in the City Council Chambers, Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan on June 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Local Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, and shall provide a representative of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in an enterprise zone and any other taxpayer or resident of the City of Wyandotte opportunity to be heard on the question of the designation of proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Nos. 4, 5 and 7, more commonly known as: the Labadie Park Neighborhood Project located at St. Johns, Bennett and Labadie; the Vinewood Village Condominium Project located at Vinewood, Sixth Street and the railroad tracks; and the proposed condominium project at Biddle and Orchard (northwest corner).

2. The City Clerk shall, no later than April 25, 2007, inform the City Assessor and the governing body of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in the proposed neighborhood enterprise zones, by sending a copy of this resolution.

3. Prior to the public hearing, the City Assessor shall determine and furnish to the Mayor and Council the amount of the true cash value of the property located within the proposed neighborhood enterprise zones and any other information considered necessary by the Mayor and Council.

4. On or after June 25, 2007 (once the required 60-day notice period from April 25, 2007 has expired), the Council will consider the passage of a resolution designating one or more neighborhood enterprise zones.

5. The City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing in substantially the following form:

CITY OF WYANDOTTE
NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE ZONE NOS. 4, 5, 6 AND 7
PURSUANT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 147 OF 1992














PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That on the 4th day of June 2007, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, a public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan, on the creation of proposed Wyandotte Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, more commonly known as: Zone 4 - Labadie Park Neighborhood Project located at St. Johns, Bennett, Second and the railroad tracks; Zone 5 - Vinewood Village Condominium Project located at Vinewood, Sixth, Superior and the railroad tracks; Zone 6 - condominium projects at Oak & Second (southwest corner) and Oak & Fourth (northwest corner); and Zone 7 - proposed condominium project at Biddle and Orchard (northwest corner). Within designated zones, new housing is taxed at one-half the average statewide average millage rate, which was 33.71 mills in 2006 (resulting in a NEZ rate of 16.86 mills), and rehabilitated housing has taxes frozen at pre-rehabilitation values. On or after June 25, 2007 (once the required 60-day notice period from April 25, 2007 has expired), the Council will consider the passage of a resolution designating one or more neighborhood enterprise zones.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at (734) 324-4541. Written comments submitted prior to or at the specified time and date of the hearing will also be considered and should be forwarded to the City Clerk at City Hall at the above referenced address.

WILLIAM R. GRIGGS, CITY CLERK
CITY OF WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN

I move the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSTENTION: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL that:

WHEREAS, Pursuant to Public Act 147 of 1992, the City of Wyandotte is authorized to provide for the creation of neighborhood enterprise zones; and

WHEREAS, the Act requires that not less than 60 days before the passage of a resolution designating a neighborhood enterprise zone, the Clerk shall give written notice to the Assessor and to each governing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in a proposed zone;

WHEREAS, the Act requires that the Council hold a public hearing not later than 45 days after the date the notice is sent but before acting upon the resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The City Council shall meet in the City Council Chambers, Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan on June 4, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Local Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, and shall provide a representative of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in an enterprise zone and any other taxpayer or resident of the City of Wyandotte opportunity to be heard on the question of the designation of proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone No. 6, more commonly known as: the condominium projects at Oak & Second (southwest corner) and Oak & Fourth (northwest corner).

2. The City Clerk shall, no later than April 25, 2007, inform the City Assessor and the governing body of each taxing unit that levies ad valorem property taxes in the proposed neighborhood enterprise zone, by sending a copy of this resolution.


3. Prior to the public hearing, the City Assessor shall determine and furnish to the Mayor and Council the amount of the true cash value of the property located within the proposed neighborhood enterprise zone and any other information considered necessary by the Mayor and Council.

4. On or after June 25, 2007 (once the required 60-day notice period from April 25, 2007 has expired), the Council will consider the passage of a resolution designating one or more neighborhood enterprise zones.

5. The City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing in substantially the following form:

CITY OF WYANDOTTE
NOTICE OF HEARING TO CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE ZONE NOS. 4, 5, 6 AND 7
PURSUANT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 147 OF 1992

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That on the 4th day of June 2007, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, a public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, Wyandotte City Hall, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan, on the creation of proposed Wyandotte Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7, more commonly known as: Zone 4 - Labadie Park Neighborhood Project located at St. Johns, Bennett, Second and the railroad tracks; Zone 5 - Vinewood Village Condominium Project located at Vinewood, Sixth, Superior and the railroad tracks; Zone 6 - condominium projects at Oak & Second (southwest corner) and Oak & Fourth (northwest corner); and Zone 7 - proposed condominium project at Biddle and Orchard (northwest corner). Within designated zones, new housing is taxed at one-half the average statewide average millage rate, which was 33.71 mills in 2006 (resulting in a NEZ rate of 16.86 mills), and rehabilitated housing has taxes frozen at pre-rehabilitation values. On or after June 25, 2007 (once the required 60-day notice period from April 25, 2007 has expired), the Council will consider the passage of a resolution designating one or more neighborhood enterprise zones.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at (734) 324-4541. Written comments submitted prior to or at the specified time and date of the hearing will also be considered and should be forwarded to the City Clerk at City Hall at the above referenced address.

WILLIAM R. GRIGGS, CITY CLERK
CITY OF WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN

I move the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolution.

I move the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None
ABSTENTION: Councilperson Kolakowski














Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council directs the City Engineer to seek requests for proposals (RFP) for the sale of vacant parcels for single family homes at various locations in the City of Wyandotte with the RFP to only advertise the current five (5) parcels in the neighborhood enterprise zones (NEZ) and the other eleven (11) parcels to be advertised without an NEZ.

I move the adoption of the foregoing preamble and resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: Councilperson Kolakowski

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from LTW Properties, LLC relative to the creation of an Obsolete Properties Rehabilitation District for the property located on St. Johns Street in Wyandotte is hereby received and placed on file.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

RESOLUTION INITIATING ACTION TO ESTABLISH AN OBSOLETE PROPERTYREHABILITATION DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE AND THE SETTING OF APUBLIC HEARING

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

At a regular session of the City Council of the City of Wyandotte

RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE

That the City Council of the City of Wyandotte acknowledges receipt of a request from Leonard P. Nadolski, on behalf of LTW Properties, L.L.C., dated April 11, 2007, requesting the City to initiate action to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for the property at 1 St. Johns Street, said property more particularly described as:

Lots 4 through 10 both inclusive, SUBDIVISION OF PRIVATE CLAIM 112 for the Heirs of Antoine Labadie, Deceased, as recorded in Liber 4, Page 35 of Plats, Wayne County Records. Parcel Identification No. 57-004-07-0004-000











RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to send written notice by certified mail to the owners of all real property within the proposed Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District and shall afford an opportunity for a hearing on the establishment of the Obsolete Rehabilitation District. Any of the owners and any other resident or taxpayer of the City of Wyandotte may appear at the hearing and be heard. The City Clerk is further directed to publish a public notice of the hearing not less than 10 days or more than 30 days before the date of the hearing. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Wyandotte City Hall.

I move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.

Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Assessor dated April 11, 2007 relative to the property located at 1 St. Johns Street as it pertains to creation of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District is hereby received and placed on file.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the General Manager and Municipal Service Commission to execute the agreement from AT & T relative to the State Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement in accordance with the Michigan 2006 Public Service Act 480 with the following insertions: Section VI. Fees-5%; Section VIII Peg Fees-2%. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED















Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the City Engineer dated April 12, 2007 regarding the renovations at City Hall is hereby received and placed on file. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said remodeling is APPROVED as outlined in said communication and that the Director of Financial and Administrative Services is directed to process a budget amendment for said renovations from Account No. 295-200-825.355 in the amount of $65,120.00.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: Councilmembers Fricke, Kolakowski

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the Department of Legal Affairs, City Engineer and Superintendent of Recreation dated April 10, 2007 relative to the "No Fishing" and "No Swimming" signs posted at the end of Perry Place is hereby received and placed on file with a copy of said communication and resolution forwarded to James Francis of the DNR.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of Chief Daniel Grant and Sgt. Pouliot to place better signage along 13th Street indicating no truck traffic at 13th and Eureka. AND FURTHER Council requests that all businesses located at the 13th and Grove area be encouraged to advise their delivery personal to use 11th Street from Eureka to conduct deliveries.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED












Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the rezoning application as submitted by the City Engineer for Tom LeFevre for the property located at 1 St. Johns Street is hereby referred to the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to conduct the proper public hearing.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the planned development application as submitted by the City Engineer for Thomas LeFevre for the property located at 1 St. Johns Street is hereby referred to the Planning and Rehabilitation Commission to conduct the proper public hearing.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation as set forth in the City Engineer's communication and hereby refers said communication to the City Assessor and directs the City Assessor to levy said charges in accordance with Section 222 of the City Charter as a special assessment against the property.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None


















Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 227-2nd Street in the amount of $60,000.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; and that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look, are hereby authorized to sign said documents; and that the City Engineer is directed to DEMOLISH same upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission inspection of the home as it pertains to the preservation of Historical and Cultural items for the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire to the property at 404 St. Johns in the amount of $62,500.00 to be appropriated from TIFA Area Funds; and that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look are hereby authorized to sign said documents; and that the City Engineer is directed to DEMOLISH same upon completion of the Wyandotte Historical Commission inspection of the home as it pertains to the preservation of Historical and Cultural items for the City of Wyandotte.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Engineer File #4424-Electrical Cable & Phone Conduit Installation to accept the bid of Pro Excavation of Riverview, Michigan in the amount of $38,350.00 from Account # 295-200-825-335; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all bid bonds be returned to the unsuccessful bidders by the City Clerk and all bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders by the City Treasurer and that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the necessary documents to perform said work.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None



Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer to acquire the property at 81 Chestnut in the amount of $375,000 to be appropriated from UDAG Funds Account # 284-200-850-560 with the Director of Financial and Administrative Services directed to process an interfund loan from the City with repayment to UDAG through the debt levy and to make the necessary budget amendment for this purchase. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Legal Affairs is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, William R. Look are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the recommendation of the City Engineer in his communication dated April 5, 2007 regarding the Snow Removal for the Central Business District, and hereby directs the City Assessor to spread said charges on the tax rolls against said properties.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding Special Assessment District hearing No. 922 scheduled for April 30, 2007; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to re-notify in writing those properties whose assessments have changed in the proposed district to be specially assessed for said improvements whose name appears upon the local tax assessment records by mailing by first class mail addressed to such owner or party at the address show on the tax records.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None







Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the Show Cause Hearing relative to the garage located at 2924-9th Street is held in abeyance until Monday, May 14th, 2007, with the City notifying Kathleen Pingilley by personal service of the new hearing date.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
ROLL ATTACHED

Wyandotte, Michigan April 16, 2007

RESOLUTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson

RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts in the amount of $2,038,610.64 as presented by the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.

I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson, Ptak, Sutka
NAYS: None

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION by Councilperson Joseph Peterson
Supported by Councilperson Todd Browning
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
April 16, 2007



____________________________________
William R. Griggs, City Clerk



 

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