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REGULAR SESSION - AUGUST 19, 1991
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Council - August 19, 1991 1
The regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by
Mayor pro tem Larry Hunter.
Council stood for a moment of silence.
Mayor pro tem Hunter led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
Present: Councilmembers Ann Marie Coleman, Ingrid Sheldon, Kirk Dodge,
Robert Grady, Kurt Zimmer, Mark Ouimet, Thais Anne Peterson,
Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Absent: Councilmembers Nelson Meade, Robert Eckstein, Mayor Elizabeth S.
Brater, 3
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - RESERVED TIME
GEORGE KEMPF - KLINE'S PARKING LOT
George Kempf, vice president of the Main Street Area Business Association, general
manager of Fiegel's Men and Boys Store, 318 S. Main Street, said that the downtown area
needs more short term parking spaces. He suggested three steps for providing more
surface parking in a timely fashion. They are: (1) negotiate with the DDA to assume the
lease of the Anthony Brown property for the purpose of surfacing that lot immediately, (2)
proceed with surfacing of the expansion of the present Kline's lot and making that available
as soon as possible and (3) to resurface the present Kline's lot. He suggested that the
Ashley/William lot be an attended lot rather than a metered lot.
LARRY FOX - PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
Larry Fox, 530 S. State Street, said that part of the solution to the parking problem would
be attended lots rather than metered. He expressed the opinion that increased availability
will not solve the parking problem downtown because the City has made the revenues from
parking meters and tickets part of its revenue structure in the city budget. Also, the
elimination of downtown housing has contributed further to the loss of business; those
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people now live by the malls. Speaking on another subject, he said that the
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Study (CHAS), an act approved by the Federal
Government, requires each community to produce a strategy. He suggested active
participation by Council in the strategy currently being developed by the Community
Development Department.
JOHN KRUSO - ABC PAVING COMPANY BID ON THE ASHLEY/WILLIAM LOT
John Kruso, representing the ABC Paving Company, said that although his company was
the apparent low bidder on the project, they were notified that their bid would not be
accepted because of a prior problem on a resurfacing project with the City when a
subcontractor backed out of the job. He said that his company took full responsibility for
that incident and completed the job satisfactorily. He asked Council to reconsider the
award of that project and to award it to the low bidder.
LISA OLIVIER-SORENSEN - NORTH CAMPUS INCINERATOR FACILITY
Lisa Olivier-Sorenson, 2457 Stone Drive, a resident of the North Campus family housing
across from the North Campus Incinerator, said that she is seeking support from the
community in the form of resolutions and citizen petitions. She said that the incinerator
presents hazards to children and pregnant women. Even though the University has
announced plans to discontinue incineration, the changeover will take approximately one
year. She is concerned that the necessary filtration equipment will not be installed in order
to cut costs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BJORK PROPERTY REZONING - ORDINANCE NO. 39-91
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Bjork property rezoning. This is the
rezoning of 0.23 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling
District). The property is located at 2963 Dexter Road.
There being no one to speak at this public hearing, the Chair declared the hearing closed.
KASISCHKE PROPERTY REZONING - ORDINANCE NO. 40-91
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Kasischke property rezoning. This is the
rezoning of 0.18 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling
District). The property is located at 2819 Dexter Road.
There being no one to speak at this public hearing, the Chair declared the hearing closed.
NEELY PROPERTY REZONING - ORDINANCE NO. 41-91
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A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Neely property rezoning. This is the
rezoning of 0.41 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling
District). The property is located on the west side of Pinewood, south of Dexter Road.
There being no one to speak at this public hearing, the Chair declared the hearing closed.
WEST PROPERTY REZONING - ORDINANCE NO. 42-91
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed West property rezoning. This the
rezoning of 0.33 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling
District). The property is located at 401 Glenwood Street.
There being no one to speak at this public hearing, the Chair declared the hearing closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED
Councilmember Coleman moved that the Agenda be approved with the following changes:
CONSENT AGENDA
Add: Resolution to Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Renewal
Contract with Delta Dental
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
Add: Amendment to Chapter 18, Section 1:564 - Service Retirement
Allowance (There are two versions - Option One - recommended
by the Pension Board, and Option Two - recommended by
Mayor pro tem Hunter)
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Delete: Resolution to Approve Acquisition and Maintenance of Video Display
Terminals and Printers with Memorex - Telex Corporation ($11,936) -
rescheduled for September 3, 1991
Delete: Resolution to Approve Turnberry Subdivision Final Preliminary Plat for
Phases II and III Two-Year Extension, 61.28 acres, south side of
Packard Road west of US-23 (Tabled August 5, 1991) - Deleted
pending review by Ward Three Councilmembers
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On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
MINUTES APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Councilmember Coleman moved that the special sessions of July 22 and 26, and regular
session of August 5, 1991 be approved as presented.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items were considered and approved by Council:
R-478-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REAPPROPRIATION
FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS ($457,038.96)
Whereas, It is necessary to reappropriate budget balances from the FY 90-91 to the
FY 91-92 at the Water Treatment Plant;
Whereas, The projects: Furnishing Lime Slakers, Mechanical Repairs in Basin #2,
Well Study, Ozone Study and Barton Dam Dike Restoration were initiated in the FY 90-91
and were not completed in the FY 90-91;
Whereas, These projects started in FY 90-91 need to have approval for multi-fiscal
year project budgets; and
Whereas, The projects: Computer Network & Constant Voltage Power Supply,
Floor Drain Changes, Repave Front Parking Area, Valve Operators for West High Service
Pumps, Containments for Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks and Aboveground Fuel Storage
Tanks, Removal of Undergound Fuel Tanks and Buying aboveground Fuel Tanks, for a
total amount of $264,336.75 were not initiated in the FY 90-91 and will be started in the FY
91-92;
RESOLVED, That Council approves the project budgets of:
Furnishing Lime Slakers $105,000.00
Mechanical Reparis in Basin #2 30,900.00
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Well Study 9,500.00
Ozone Study 14,302.21
Barton Dam Dike Restoration 30,000.00
Mechanical Repairs in Basin #2 3,000.00
(Change Order #1)
Total $192,702.21
for the life of the projects until completed and without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That Council approves the reappropriation of $264,336.75 to the FY
91-92 budget for the above described projects which were budgeted and not initiated in FY
90-91 and will be initiated inFY 91-92; and
RESOLVED, That Council approves the total reappropriation of $457,038.96 from
the FY 90-91 unreserved retained earnings of the Water Supply System Fund to the FY
91-92 to the same account numbers as were in the FY 90-91.
Source of Funds: Water Supply System Fund FY 90-91 Unreserved Retained Earnings.
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R-479-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AMEND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT BUDGET ($295,160)
Whereas, The Community Development Department's Fiscal Year 1991-92 budget
as submitted was based upon revenue projections done in January 1991;
Whereas, Actual revenue figures are now available from several special revenue
fund balances; and
Whereas, These changes in revenues have a significant impact on the Community
Development Department's Fiscal year 1991-92 budget;
RESOLVED, That the following shall constitute the revised portion of the
Community Development Department's 1991-92 budget;
Proposed
Approved Proposed Revised
Budget Change Budget
Ann Arbor Housing Trust Fund
(Fund 070) $255,500 $83,422 $338,922
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Lump Sum Drawdown Fund
Single Family (OJC-002-4080-4421) $60,000 $173,917 $233,917
Cooperative (Arrowwood)
(OJC-002-4100-7025) 0 13,098 13,098
Non Profit (WAHC) (OJC-002-4110-7230) 0 11,324 11,324
Subtotal $60,000 $198,339 $258,339
Ann Arbor Assistance Fund
(038-002-4000-7016) $ 400 $ 311 $ 711
Power Grant (033-002-0805-2990) $ 0 $ 2,300 $ 2,300
FY 1990-91 CDBG Entitlement Funds
Administration (090-002-1042-1100) $39,700 $ 7,788 $ 47,488
Human Service Budget (General Fund 010)
SOS Community Crisis Center
(010-002-1820-4421) $43,000 $ 3,000 $ 46,000
GRANT TOTAL $398,600 $295,160 $693,760
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council do hereby amend the FY 1991-92
Community Development Budget to correspond to the above listed changes.
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R-480-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ISSUING PURCHASE ORDER TO
CARRIER AND GABLE, INC. ($96,850)
Whereas, Carrier and Gable, Inc. of Farmington Hills, Michigan is the sole source
supplier of Eagle traffic components used in maintaining approximately 136 City of Ann
Arbor traffic signals; and
Whereas, Carrier and Cable, Inc. received Human Rights approval on June 10,
1991;
RESOLVED, That a purchase order for materials and supplies be issued to Carrier
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and Gable, Inc. a sole source supplier for traffic signal components.
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R-481-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ATOMIC
ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER AND
ACCESSORIES FOR THE ANN ARBOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT, BID NO. 2161
($71,000)
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant is required to analyze
specific metal concentrations in its effluent as a condition of its National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination Permit;
Whereas, An Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer is necessary to perform these
analyses;
Whereas, The current Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer is over ten years old,
requires excessive maintenance and replacement is necessary to maintain acceptable
performance;
Whereas, Four bids were received and reviewed, Varian Analytical Instruments is
recommended as the lowest responsible bidder at a bid of $71,000; and
Whereas, On August 6, 1991, the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Varian Analytical Instruments to provide an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and
Accessories;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the Bid No. 2161 from Varian Analytical
Instruments to provide the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and Accessories for
$71,000;
RESOLVED, That $71,000 be reappropriated from FY 90/91 Budget to FY 91/92 to
purchase the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and Accessories; and
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RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to issue a purchase order to
Varian Analytical Instruments to furnish an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer and
Accessories in the amount of $71,000.
Funding Source:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital
FY 90/91 Budget Reappropriation to FY 91/92 Budget
043-073-5920-5130
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R-482-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REAPPROPRIATION FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
($29,613.68)
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment Plant has various approved
construction and maintenance projects in progress;
Whereas, The purchase orders for these projects were extended from FY 90/91 to
FY 91/92; and
Whereas, It is necessary to correspondingly reappropriate $29,613.68 from FY
90/91 to FY 91/92 for these purchase orders;
RESOLVED, That the Council approve this reappropriation of funds for the amount
of $29,613.68 from FY 90/91 to FY 91/92; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to reappropriate $29,613.68
from FY 90/91 to FY 91/92.
Funding Source:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Division FY 90/91 Budget
Reappropriation to FY 91/92 Budget
043-073-5920-5130 $12,450.00
043-073-5620-2310 5,824.00
043-073-5910-5130 1,491.68
043-073-5620-2320 9,848.00
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R-483-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - BID NO. 2134
($29,109.12)
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Utilities Department requires janitorial services for the
locations of its Divisions of Field, Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment;
Whereas, The Utilities Department, through the Purchasing Department, advertised
for bids to perform this work as specified in Bid No. 2134;
Whereas, Three (3) bids were received and reviewed, and City Building
Maintenance is recommended as the lowest responsible bidder at a bid of $29,109.12; and
Whereas, On May 16, 1991 the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
City Building Maintenance to perform the work;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the bid from City Building Maintenance for
$29,109.12 to perform the work as specified in Bid No. 2134;
RESOLVED, That the following janitorial services budget be accepted for one year
and that the agreement may be renewed for up to two one-year periods provided both
parties agree to an extension;
RESOLVED, That $29,109.12 be appropriated from the FY 91/92 budget from
these three divisions to finance this service; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to issue purchase orders to
City Building Maintenance for a total of $29,109.12 to furnish the services in accordance
with Bid No. 2134.
Source of Funds: Field Operations
Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant
FY 91/92 Building Maintenance
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R-484-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED FOR GREEN
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
(UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE)
Whereas, The United States Postal Services, an Independent establishment of the
Executive Branch of the Government of the United States of America, is the owner of
property described below; and
Whereas, The owner has delivered a deed for right-of-way over property located in
the City of Ann Arbor Washtenaw County, Michigan and more fully described as follows:
Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, T2S, R6E, City of Ann Arbor,
Washtenaw County, Michigan, being more particularly described as:
Commencing at the center of said Section 14; thence S 88Å 32' 40" E. 10.00
feet; thence N. 00Å 05' 10" E. 136.28 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
thence continuing N 00Å 05' 10" E 350.00 feet; thence S 89Å 32' 40" E 50.00
feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of Green Road (1/2 = 50' wide);
thence S 00Å 05' 10" W 350.00 feet along said East right-of-way; and thence
N 89Å 32' 40" W 50.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 0.40
acres, more or less, subject to any and all easements or rights of way of
record, if any;
RESOLVED, That said easement is accepted by the City of Ann Arbor.
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R-485-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES
FROM UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Whereas, The United States Postal Service, an Independent establishment of the
Executive Branch of the Government of the United States of America, is the owner of
property described below; and
Whereas, The owner has delivered an easement for public utilities over property
located in the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and more fully described
as follows:
A watermain easement being part of the N.E.1/4 of Section 14, T2S, R6E,
City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, described as:
Commencing at the center of said Section 14; thence S 88Å 32' 40" E 10.00
feet; thence N 00Å 05' 10" E 486.28 feet; thence S 89Å 32' 40" E 50.00 feet
to a point on the East right-of-way line of Green Road (1/2 = 50' wide) said
point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing S 89Å 32' 40" E
450.00 feet; thence S 00Å 05' 10" W 20.00 feet; thence N 89Å 32' 40" W
254.00 feet; thence S 0Å 27' 20" W 86.00 feet; thence N 89Å 32' 40" W 75.00
feet; thence N 0Å 27' 20" E 40.00 feet; thence S 89Å 32' 40" E 35.00 feet;
thence N 0Å 27' 20" E 46.00 feet; thence N 89Å 32' 40" W 156.00 feet to the
point on said East right-of-way line; and thence N 00Å 05' 10" E 20.00 feet
along said East right-of-way line to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to
any and all easements or rights-of-way of record, if any.
A 35 foot wide sanitary sewer easement being part of the east 1/2 of Section
14, T2S, R6E, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, described
as:
Commencing at the center of said Section 14; thence S 88Å 32' 40" E 50.03
feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N 00Å 05' 50" E 200.80 feet;
thence S 89Å 54' 10" E 35.00 feet; thence S 00Å 05' 50" W 494.00 feet;
thence N 89Å 54' 10" W 45.00 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of
Green Road; thence N 00Å 05' 50" E 35.00 feet along said East right-of-way
line; thence S 89Å 54' 10" E 10 feet; thence N 00Å 05' 50" E 258.20 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING, subject to any and all easements or rights-ofway
of record, if any;
RESOLVED, That said easement is accepted by the City of Ann Arbor.
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R-486-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
UTILITIES FROM GUENTHER BUILDING COMPANY
(OAKRIDGE)
Whereas, Guenther Building Company, a Michigan corporation, is the owner
of property described below; and
Whereas, The owner has delivered an easement for public utilities over property
located in the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and more fully described
as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 26, T2S, R6E, in the City of
Ann Arbor, Michigan, thence N 89Å 05' 30" E 33.88 feet along the north line
of said section for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence continuing N 89Å 05'
30" E 40.01 feet along the north line of said section; thence S 1Å 58' 50" E
24.70 feet; thence S 71Å 56' 20" E 78.45 feet; thence S 52Å 52' E 117.36
feet; thence S 37Å 08' W 40.00 feet; thence N 52Å 52' W 110.64 feet;
thence N 71Å 56' 20" W 99.71 feet; thence N 1Å 58' 50" W 53.43 feet to the
Place of Beginning, being part of the NW 1/4 of said section, containing 0.22
acres of land more or less and being subject to the right of the public over
that land occupied by Glazier Way;
RESOLVED, That said easement is accepted by the City of Ann Arbor.
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R-487-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR
PUBLIC UTILITIES FROM GLACIER WAY
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Whereas, Glacier Way United methodist Church, a Michigan non-profit corporation,
is the owner of property described below; and
Whereas, The owner has delivered an easement for public utilities over property
located in the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, and more fully described
as follows:
Commencing at the S 1/4 corner, Section 23, T2S, R6E, City of Ann Arbor,
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Washtenaw County, Michigan; thence S 89Å 06' 30" W 190.00 feet along the
South line of said Section 23 and the centerline of Glazier Road; thence N
00Å 54' 00" W 183.03 feet; thence S 89Å 06' 30" W 31.25 feet for a Point of
Beginning; thence N 40Å 07' 54" E 53.36 feet; thence N 00Å 37' 36" W
269.51 feet; thence S 88Å 52' 20" W 115.00 feet; thence S 00Å 37' 36" E
15.00 feet; thence S 88Å 52' 20" W 133.03 feet to the easterly line of an
existing 30 feet wide easement for sanitary sewer; thence the following two
courses along said easement line N 24Å 26' 45" E 1.36 feet, and N 20Å 32'
54" W 51.72 feet; thence N 88Å 52' 20" E 305.08 feet; thence S 00Å 37' 36"
E 319.72 feet; thence S 40Å 07' 54" W 66.57 feet; thence N 00Å 54' 00" W
25.01 feet; thence S 89Å 06' 30" W 31.25 feet to the Point of Beginning;
RESOLVED, That said easement is accepted by the City of Ann Arbor.
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R-488-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR
PUBLIC UTILITIES FROM SCOTT AND
CHERYL BONISTEEL (CHAUCER COURT)
Whereas, Scott Bonisteel and Cheryl Bonisteel, Husband and Wife, are the owners
of property described below; and
Whereas, The owners have delivered an easement for public utilities over property
located in the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan and more fully described as
follows:
A thirty-foot side easement for storm sewer whose centerline is described as:
A part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, T3S, R6E, City of Ann Arbor,
Washtenaw County, Michigan. Commencing at the Northwest corner of
Section 5, T3S, R6E, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan;
thence N 89Å 41' 05" E 975.34 feet (Recorded as N 89Å 39' E 975.34 feet)
along the North line of said Section, the centerline of Scio Church Road and
the North line of "LANDSDOWNE" as recorded in Liber 16 of Plats, Pages
43, 44 and 45 Washtenaw County Records; thence S 00Å 29' 30" E 565.32
feet (Recorded as S 00Å 32' E 565.62 feet) along the East line of said
"LANDSDOWNE;" thence S 00Å 55' 45" W 432.63 feet (Recorded as S 00Å
53' W 432.46 feet) continuing along the East line of said "LANDSDOWNE" to
the Northeast corner of Lot 370 of "LANDSDOWNE NO. 3" as recorded in
Liber 21 of Plats, Pages 31, 32 and 33 Washtenaw County Records; thence
S 00Å 15' 45" W 118.05 feet along the East line of said "LANDSDOWNE
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NO. 3" (to the) Northwest corner of the Village Oaks Subdivision; thence S
00Å 15' 45" W 45.01 feet to a point on the western lot line of Lot 7 of said
Subdivision for a Point of Beginning; thence N 66Å 57' 00" E 82.15 feet to the
easterly lot line of Lot 7 of said Subdivision for a Point of Ending;
RESOLVED, That said easement is accepted by the City of Ann Arbor.
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R-489-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
3/4 OF THE MINERAL RIGHTS IN THE BLACK POND
PROPERTY TO STATE OF MICHIGAN
Whereas, The City has acquired the Black Pond property for use as parkland;
Whereas, The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund provided a grant of
$875,000 toward the purchase price of $1,175,000; and
Whereas, A condition of that grant was that the City convey mineral rights in the
property to the State of Michigan in the same proportion as the state's contribution bears to
the whole purchase price;
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the transfer of 3/4 of the mineral rights to
the State of Michigan and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all documents
necessary to transfer those rights in the Black Pond property which was purchased
pursuant to Resolution R-367-6-91, approved by this Council June 24, 1991.
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R-490-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BOARD OF INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATION MINUTES OF AUGUST 6, 1991
AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS
RESOLVED, That the Board of Insurance Administration Minutes of August 6, 1991
be accepted and that the payments therein be authorized.
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R-491-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO GRANT WATER
SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS TO
3245 KINGWOOD
Whereas, Timothy L. Sprik and Jill S. Sprik, owners of the property at 3245
Kingwood whose well is contaminated with 1,4 dioxane have requested the City on August
6, 1991 to extend public water service for their use to the property in Scio Township prior to
the completion of the annexation process;
Whereas, The Sprik's desire to enter into the standard agreement with the City
which provides an equitable method of obtaining City services outside of its Corporate
Boundaries;
Whereas, Gelman Sciences Inc. has paid for the water tap fees and the water
improvement charges; and
Whereas, On April 17, 1991, Timothy & Jill Sprik petitioned the City for annexation
under Planning Department file number 8243F14.1 & .2;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City allowing City water service to the land during the time it is
still outside of the Corporate Limits, that the City Clerk is directed and ordered to send a
copy of this resolution and the agreement by first class mail to the customer chargeable
therewith of the amounts therein determined, and that the Utilities Department shall
promptly have this resolution and the agreement recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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R-492-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO GRANT WATER
SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS TO
330 ROSE DRIVE
Whereas, Hazen and Marian Kapp, owners of the property at 330 Rose Drive
whose well is contaminated with 1,4 Dioxane have requested the City on August 7, 1991 to
extend public water service for their use to the property in Scio Township prior to the
completion of the annexation process;
Whereas, The Kapp's desire to enter into the standard agreement with the City
which provides an equitable method of obtaining City services outside of its corporate
boundaries;
Whereas, Gelman Sciences, Inc. has paid for the water tap fees and the water
improvement charges; and
Whereas, On April 19, 1991, Hazen and Marian Kapp petitioned the City for
annexation under Planning Department file number 8243E14.1 & .2;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City allowing City water service to the land during the time it is
still outside of the corporate limits, that the City Clerk is directed and ordered to send a
copy of this resolution and the agreement by first class mail to the customer chargeable
therewith of the amounts therein determined, and that the Utilities Department shall
promptly have this resolution and the agreement recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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R-493-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE RENEWAL
CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL
Whereas, The City provides dental insurance to city employees in accordance with
Personnel Rules and Regulations and various labor contracts at an estimated annual cost
of approximately $250,000; and
Whereas, The Contract with Delta Dental Plan of Michigan is due for renewal on
September 1, 1991 and the rates represent a reduction from the current rates of about 2%
overall;
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RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to execute the renewal of
the contract with Delta Dental Plan of Michigan, Inc. for a two-year period beginning
September 1, 1991, at the monthly per person rates reflected below.
Group Current Rate Renewal Rate
Police Command $25.03 $24.72
A.A.P.O.A. 25.03 24.72
A.F.S.C.M.E. 25.03 24.72
Fire 25.03 24.72
Police Administrative 25.03 24.72
Teamsters Supervisors 25.03 24.72
Non Union 25.03 24.72
Police Clerical 24.30 20.65
Police Communications 22.42 20.93
Councilmember Coleman moved that the Consent Agenda be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 39-91 APPROVED
BJORK REZONING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BEING A PART OF CHAPTER 55 OF
TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This is the rezoning of 0.23 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C
(Single-Family Dwelling District), Bjork Property, 2963 Dexter Road.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the ordinance be approved at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Sheldon, Dodge,
Grady, Zimmer, Ouimet, Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Nays, 0
The Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at second reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 40-91 APPROVED
KASISCHKE REZONING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BEING A PART OF CHAPTER 55 OF
TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This is the rezoning of 0.18 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C
(Single-Family Dwelling District), Kasischke Property, 2819 Dexter Road.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the ordinance be approved at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Sheldon, Dodge,
Grady, Zimmer, Ouimet, Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Nays, 0
The Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 41-91 APPROVED
NEELY REZONING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BEING A PART OF CHAPTER 55 OF
TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This is the rezoning of 0.41 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C
(Single-Family Dwelling District), Neely Property, west side of Pinewood,
south of Dexter Road.
Councilmember Dodge moved that the ordinance be approved at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Sheldon, Dodge,
Grady, Zimmer, Ouimet, Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Nays, 0
The Chair declared the motion carried and ordinance approved at second reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 42-91 APPROVED
WEST REZONING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BEING A PART OF CHAPTER 55 OF
TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This is the rezoning of 0.33 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C
(Single-Family Dwelling District), West Property, 401 Glenwood Street.
Councilmember Sheldon moved that the ordinance be approved at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Sheldon, Dodge,
Grady, Zimmer, Ouimet, Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Nays, 0
The Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at second reading.
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Council recessed at 8:07 p.m.
Council reconvened at 8:16 p.m.
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ORDINANCE NO. 43-91 APPROVED
LITTERING AND ANIMAL CONTROL IN CITY PARKS
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3:2 OF CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE III OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This amendment states: While in a park, no person shall, being the owner or
person in charge of any dog, fail to maintain the dog at all times under
reasonable control as defined by ¹9:45(5) of this Code or fail to immediately
remove any feces discharged by the dog in the park.
Councilmember Grady moved that the ordinance be approved at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Sheldon, Dodge,
Grady, Zimmer, Ouimet, Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter, 8
Nays, 0
The Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at second reading.
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ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
ORDINANCE NO. 44-91 APPROVED
PRESTON REZONING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP BEING A PART OF CHAPTER 55 OF
TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This is the rezoning of 1.75 acres from TWP (Township District) to R1C
(Single-Family Dwelling District), Preston Property, 2625 Traver Boulevard.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at first
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 45-91 APPROVED
MEMBERSHIP IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(POLICE CHIEF)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1:559 OF CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE I OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
This ordinance amendment would exclude the Police Chief from participation
in the retirement system if that person, upon commencement of employment,
elects not to be a member of the retirement system.
Councilmember Sheldon moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance approved at first
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 46-91 TABLED
SERVICE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE (EARLY RETIREMENT WINDOW)
Option One (Pension Board) and Option Two (Mayor pro tem Hunter)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1:564 OF CHAPTER 18 OF TITLE I OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
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This ordinance would allow an early retirement window for eligible members.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the options be considered simultaneously for
approval.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the ordinances be tabled to September 3, 1991
because there were actually four options considered by the Pension Board but only one
was recommended to Council. The tabling would give Council the opportunity to review all
of the options considered by the Board and the one submitted by Mayor pro tem Hunter.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance tabled.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
R-494-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COMPUTER SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE (AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.)
($16,938)
Whereas, The Information Services Department and the Assessor's Department
wish to continue the OASIS software maintenance contract with AMS, Inc.;
Whereas, AMS, Inc. is the sole vendor for OASIS software maintenance; and
Whereas, American Management Systems has been approved by the
Personnel/Human Rights Department on July 5, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the recommendation of the City Administrator be approved and
that a purchase order be authorized to American Management Systems in the amount of
$16,938 from the Information Services Department.
Source of Funds: Information Services Dept. $16,938 (014-092-3300-2660)
Councilmember Peterson moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-495-8-91 APPROVED
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF 800 MHz
RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR LAWNET AND THE
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ($339,338.32)
Whereas, The Livingston/Washtenaw County LAWNET, of which the Ann Arbor
Police Department is a member, has requested and approved the purchase and buy-in
cost for 26 - 800 MHz mobil radios for their street units;
Whereas, By coordinating the purchase of the LAWNET radios with the Utilities
Department purchase or units, LAWNET obtains a $12,000 discount;
Whereas, The Utilities Department needs to have reliable and effective radio
communications capabilities to effectively and responsibly perform its service; and the
existing 158 MHz system is substantially overloaded, obsolete and nearing the end of its
service life;
Whereas, Replacement of existing radios with 800 MHz units will result in improved
and reliable radio communications capabilities now and in the future;
Whereas, The adding of 88 units to the 800 MHz system assists in meeting FCC
requirements to preserve channels on this frequency presently allocated for the City's use;
Whereas, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. has submitted quotations
of $103,917 for the supply and installation of the radio equipment for LAWNET and
$166,879 for the supply of radio equipment for the Utilities Department;
Whereas, On June 24, 1991 the Personnel Human Rights Department approved
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. for this purchase; and
Whereas, For each unit there is a $778.89 capital cost buy-in for the 800 MHz
system;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the transfer of funds from LAWNET to the 800
MHz non-departmental account to coordinate the purchase and installation of the radio
equipment for LAWNET;
RESOLVED, That Council accepts the quotation and approves the purchase of 800
MHz radio equipment form Motorola Electronics, Inc;
RESOLVED That Council approves 800 MHz system buy-in costs of $20,251.14
and $48,192.18 respectively for the LAWNET and Utilities Department units; and
RESOLVED, That Mayor and Council authorize and direct the City Administrator to
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purchase the aforesaid radio equipment from Motorola Communications and Electronics,
Inc. in a total amount of $270,796 and to release payment to the Washtenaw County 800
MHz User Group for system capital buy-in costs of $68,542.32.
Source of Funds: LAWNET reimbursement and the Utilities Department Council approved
FY 91/92 Budget for the Water Supply System and Sewage Disposal funds.
Councilmember Sheldon moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-496-8-91 APPROVED AS REVISED
RESOLUTION TO CEASE INCINERATOR USE
AT DEAN/BAXTER ROAD
Whereas, July 2nd, the University of Michigan notified the Department of Natural
Resources of its intent to resume incineration despite a promise to the University's
Resident's Council that it would not do so until filtration equipment was installed;
Whereas, The University of Michigan's Dean/Baxter incinerator's current
calculations of allowable burn quantities, the current stack sampling scheme and flow rate
measurements, and current radionuclide isotopic analyses performed on the stack
emissions suggest that the operation of the incinerator would not meet the dose standard
and emission monitoring proposed requirements of 40 CFR 61, Subpart I, 54 Federal
Register 51697;
Whereas, Records show that the University on October 12, 1989 burned 50-75 lbs.
of materials composed of plastic containers filled with radiologically contaminated blood
and tissue not specifically allowed under their current permit, causing smoke and noxious
odors to affect the surrounding community;
Whereas, The general conditions of the University's permit 11-821, Rule 901 state
that the "operation of this equipment shall not result in the emission of the air contaminant
which causes injurious effects to human health or safety, animal life, plant life of significant
economic value, or property, or which causes unreasonable interference with the
comfortable enjoyment of life and property;
Whereas, The general conditions of the University's permit 11-281, Rule 208(3)b
state "operation of this equipment shall not interfere with the attainment or maintenance of
the air quality standard for any air contaminant;"
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Whereas, The University of Michigan has violated Michigan Act 64 and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act at its Willow Run and North University Building facilities for
failing to submit proper documentation to the Department of Natural Resources and failing
to remove hazardous waste by the 90 days required under Act 64;
Whereas, The University has failed to properly communicate with the Ann Arbor
residential community of its intentions to continue operation of the incinerator without
proper filtration equipment or to timely provide documents requested by Citizens for Safe
Waste Disposal under the Freedom of Information Act; and
Whereas, Even with filtration equipment, the Dean/Baxter incinerator stack may be
too short for proper operation; and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Team Inspection
on March 13, 1990 stated that "increasing the stack height should be seriously
considered;"
RESOLVED, That be it known that the Ann Arbor City Council encourages the
University of Michigan to cease and desist its incineration of hazardous and radioactive
waste at the Dean/Baxter incinerator until such time that the University installs proper
filtration equipment and a review of the University's Air Quality Permit is conducted by the
Michigan Air Pollution Control Commission. Further, that the University investigate
alternatives to incineration and seek a program of waste reduction in University-related
research.
Councilmember Peterson moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TABLED
RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TO POSEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASHLEY/WILLIAM
SURFACE PARKING LOT PROJECT
BID NO. 2162 ($348,202.60)
Whereas, By resolution of May 20, 1991 (R-301-5-91) the City Council determined
to expand and reconstruct the City surface parking lot and alley at the northeast corner of
Ashley and William Streets;
Whereas, Posen Construction, Inc. of Utica, Michigan, has submitted to the City on
August 12, 1991, a bid for said work in the amount of $348,202.60 which amount is the
lowest responsible bid;
Whereas, The contractual proposal sets forth the services to be performed by said
company, and the payments to be made by the City therefor, all of which are agreeable to
the City;
Whereas, It is now necessary to enter into a contract with said company for said
work;
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department has on August 13, 1991,
approved said company for said construction project; and
Whereas, The City Council approved on May 20, 1991 a project budget for this
project, in the amount of $500,000;
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Council resolution R-301-5-91 a contract in the
amount of $348,202.60 be awarded to Posen construction, Inc. for the construction of the
Ashley/William Surface Parking Lot Project (Bid No. 2162); and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign
said contracts on forms approved as to form by the City Attorney, and approved as to
substance by the City Administrator, who may undertake necessary administrative action
to successfully complete the project.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
Councilmember Grady moved that the resolution be amended by inserting the following
language suggested by City Administrator Gatta prior to the last paragraph:
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FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR BE AUTHORIZED
TO INCLUDE ALTERNATE NO. 1 AT A COST OF $47,143.50 FOR
PAVING OF THE ANTHONY BROWN LOT PROVIDED THAT THE DDA
ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY THAT MAKES THE
COMMITMENT TO EITHER MAKE DIRECT PAYMENT FOR ALTERNATE
NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBMITS TO THE CITY PRIOR TO
THE START OF CONSTRUCTION A SUM OF $47,143.50 FOR THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERNATE NO. 1.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be tabled to September 3, 1991 in
order to give Council time to study the additional information packet received prior to the
meeting as well as the amendment that was suggested by City Administrator Gatta.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Yeas, Councilmembers Coleman, Grady, Zimmer,
Peterson, Mayor pro tem Hunter 5,
Nays, Councilmembers Sheldon, Dodge, Ouimet, 3
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Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. for City Attorney determination of the number of votes
needed to table. Acting City Attorney Stefani Carter determined that under Robert's Rules
of Order a simple majority of those in attendance is needed to approve a tabling motion.
Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m
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The Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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RESOLUTION TABLED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO
DUNCAN INDUSTRIES OF HARRISON, ARKANSAS,
FOR 74 PARKING METERS ($16,593.64)
Whereas, The City Council has resolved to expand and reconstruct the City surface
parking lot at the corner of Ashley and William;
Whereas, The Transportation Department has determined the parking meter model
EMM to be the best performing mechanism for the City's needs;
Whereas, Duncan Industries of Harrison, Arkansas, is the sole provider of the EMM
model parking meter;
Whereas, The Transportation Department has determined the need for 74 parking
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meters for the proper operation of the lot mentioned above; and
Whereas, on May 20, 1991, with the approval of the project's construction budget,
Council appropriated sufficient funds for these services;
RESOLVED, That Council authorizes a Purchase Order to Duncan Industries of
Harrison, Arkansas, in the amount of $16,593.64 for the purchase of 74 parking meters.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
Councilmember Zimmer moved that the resolution be tabled to September 3, 1991 to be
considered with the Ashley/William Surface Parking Lot Project which was tabled.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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R-497-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ENVIRONMENTAL BOND
FUNDS FOR PROMOTION AND START-UP FOR
RECYCLING AND WASTE-REDUCTION PROGRAMS
($168,000)
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has a 50% waste reduction and recovery goal to be
met by 1995;
Whereas, Educating the public on ways to recycle, compost and reduce wastes
along with providing convenient service are the primary methods to be used to reach the
50% waste reduction goal;
Whereas, The voters of Ann Arbor approved the $28 million Environmental Bond in
April, 1990;
Whereas, A Category of Promotion and Start-Up was included in the bond proposal
for $168,000 for single-family, multi-family, commercial, year waste, and drop-off
educational services;
Whereas, The funding will provide for the development of long-term programs and
materials for use by the City;
Whereas, The Series A bonds were sold in January, 1991; and
Whereas, The Public Education Subcommittee of the Solid Waste Commission will
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assist staff in the development of educational programs;
RESOLVED, That the overall budget for the Environmental Bond Promotion and
Start-Up program is:
Category Budget
Multi-Family $63,000
Single-Family $63,000
Commercial $31,500
Drop-Offs $5,250
Yard Waste $5,250
TOTAL: $168,000
RESOLVED, That unexpended balance of these funds is authorized to be carried
over from one fiscal year to the next without additional City Council authorization; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator will submit a report to City Council within
60 days of the close of fiscal year 1991-92 and 1992-93 outlining the accomplishments
under this program.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-498-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE INCREASE IN STANDING
PURCHASE ORDER FOR RESIDUALS DISPOSAL
FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
(FROM $14,000 TO $122,352)
Whereas, The Wastewater Treatment Plant division of the Utilities Department
requires regular and timely disposal of residual solids generated to maintain process
integrity;
Whereas, Browining-Ferris Industries of S.E. Michigan are the owners and
operators of the only private landfill within practical travel distance from the Wastewater
Treatment Plant;
Whereas, Anticipated expenditures are increased due to the costs associated with
this landfill, the time the City-owned landfill was closed, the temporary non-acceptance of
residual solids at the City owned landfill and the necessity of transporting and disposing of
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generated residual solids; and
Whereas, On July 15, 1991 the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Browning-Ferris Industries of S.E. Michigan to provide service;
RESOLVED, That Mayor and Council direct the City Administrator to increase the
existing Standing Purchase Order to $122,352 for Browining-Ferris Industries of S.E.
Michigan.
Funding Source: Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Plant FY 91/92 Budget.
Councilmember Dodge moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-499-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDER FOR
3M COMPANY ($82,400.00)
Whereas, The City purchases high intensity sign materials and permanent
pavement marking materials from the 3M Company; and
Whereas, 3M Company received Human Rights approval on May 22, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator issue a sole source purchase order for
material and supplies as needed to 3M Company.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TABLED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DAVID M. GRIFFITH
AND ASSOCIATES FOR A RATE STUDY AND COST
ALLOCATION PLAN ($73,000)
Whereas, The 1991-92 Budget provides for a user fee study and cost allocation
plan; and
Whereas, The user fee study and cost allocation plan will assist the City to identify
potential sources of additional revenue;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for $73,000 with David M. Griffith and Associates in substantially the form attached
hereto and made a part hereof provided that 15% be retained until the final report is
accepted by Council.
Councilmember Sheldon moved that the resolution be approved.
Councilmember Sheldon moved to amend the final paragraph as follows:
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract FOR $73,000 with David M. Griffith and Associates in
substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, PROVIDED
THAT 15% BE RETAINED UNTIL THE FINAL REPORT IS ACCEPTED BY
COUNCIL.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
The question on the floor is approval of the resolution as amended.
Councilmember Dodge moved that the resolution be amended to add the following
paragraph:
RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHOULD SEEK AN
AGREEMENT TO SHARE ANY COMPARATIVE INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO THE CHARGES AND FEES LEVIED BY OTHER
COMMUNITIES.
Councilmember Peterson moved that the resolution be tabled to September 3, 1991 to give
the Finance Director, Dean Moore, the opportunity to seek agreement from the consultant
to provide comparative information relative to fees and charges levied by other
communities and that an amended copy of the contract be submitted that would include
that language.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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R-500-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ISSUING PURCHASE ORDER TO MOTOROLA
($35,500)
Whereas, The City purchases radio equipment; i.e., mobile radios, replacement
parts, base station radios, etc. from Motorola;
Whereas, Motorola is a sole source supplier for the radio equipment used by the
City of Ann Arbor, including the Police and Fire Departments;
Whereas, Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the Transportation Department to
fund the proposed expenditures; and
Whereas, Motorola received Human Rights approval on June 24, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator issue a sole source purchase order for
material and supplies as needed to Motorola.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-501-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE ORDER FOR
TRAFFIC SIGN MATERIALS ($31,200)
Whereas, The City purchases traffic sign mounting systems from Unistrut of Detroit;
and
Whereas, Unistrut of Detroit received Human Rights Approval on July 2, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator issue a sole source purchase order for
materials and supplies as needed to Unistrut of Detroit.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-502-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT ($29,536)
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has employed Mr. Donald Eschelbach as a part
time telecommunications consultant since July, 1986 in the Purchasing Department;
Whereas, Mr. Eschelbach has successfully performed all of the services requested
of him in an efficient and cost effective manner; and
Whereas, Mr. Eschelbach is willing to serve as our telecommunications consultant
for one (1) year at the rate of $17.75 per hour, eight (8) hours per day, approximately four
(4) days per week;
RESOLVED, That City Council award this one (1) year contract for
telecommunications technician - consultant to Donald Eschelbach in the approximate
amount of $29,536 per year; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is directed to issue a purchase order in the
approximate amount of $29,536 to Donald Eschelbach in accordance with this resolution,
and that the City Clerk and Mayor are authorized to sign the agreement.
Source of Funds: Purchasing Department approved by Council 1991/92.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-503-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ($8,768)
Whereas, The FY 1991-92 City of Ann Arbor Budget adopted by City Council on
May 30, 1991 includes $676,872 in the General Fund for the Community Development
Department; and
Whereas, In order to correct a mathematical error, and to restore a 5.9% reduction
inadvertently applied to the General Fund budget in the Community Development
Department;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council authorize the transfer of $8,768 from
the General Fund Nondepartmental Contingency Account (010-019-0110-4520) to the
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Economic Development Account (010-002-4070-4421); and
RESOLVED, That the General Fund Budget for the Community Development
Department be amended as follows:
Human Services: $564,129
Economic Development 75,000
Historic Preservation: 46,511
Total $685,640
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-504-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
CITY GENERAL FUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS
($25,000)
Whereas, The Human Services Task Force and City Council have approved the
allocation of $25,000 in specific General Funds for the Ann Arbor Community Development
Corporation for FY 1991-92 program year;
Whereas, A service contract between the City and this agency has been negotiated
as directed by City Council; and
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department has reviewed and approved
this contractor;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby approve the contract with
the agency listed below and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract
substantially in the form on file in the Office of the City Clerk for the amount indicated
beginning July 1, 1991 and terminating June 30, 1992.
Agency: Ann Arbor Community Development Corporation
Funding: $25,000
Human Rights Approval Date: April 11, 1991
Account Number: 010-002-4070-7010
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RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor Community Development Corporation will give
priority in targeting services to very low income families and individuals; and
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor Community Development Corporation be required
to report progress in providing services on a quarterly basis and that the program be
monitored by the City of Ann Arbor's Community Development staff.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-505-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ISSUING PURCHASE ORDER TO RATHCO
SAFETY SUPPLY, INC ($14,450)
Whereas, The City purchases sign face materials from Rathco Safety Supply, Inc.;
and
Whereas, Rathco Safety Supply, Inc. received Human Rights approval on June 10,
1991;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator issue a sole source purchase order for
material and supplies as needed to Rathco Safety Supply, Inc.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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RESOLUTION TABLED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING AND TESTING SERVICES, INC.
FOR TESTING SERVICES FOR THE ASHLEY/WILLIAM
SURFACE PARKING LOT PROJECT ($10,000)
Whereas, It is necessary to employ a qualified testing firm to perform essential
testing for the Ashley/William Surface Parking Lot Project;
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Whereas, Engineering and Testing Services, Inc., has demonstrated the required
experience, personnel and competitive fee schedule to perform the work;
Whereas, On August 16, 1991, the Personnel/Human Rights Department gave
approval of said company for said work; and
Whereas, On May 20, 1991, with approval of the project's construction budget,
Council appropriated sufficient funds for these services;
RESOLVED, That Council authorizes a Professional Services Agreement with
Engineering and Testing Services, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 for construction testing
and inspection services on the Ashley/William Surface Parking Lot Project; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign
said Professional Services Agreement on forms approved as to form by the City Attorney
and approved as to substance by the City Administrator.
Councilmember Dodge moved that the resolution be approved.
Councilmember Zimmer moved that the resolution be tabled to September 3, 1991 so that
it may be considered with the other Ashley/William Surface Parking Lot resolutions.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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R-506-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 1 - PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
STADIUM BOULEVARD BETWEEN BROCKMAN AND
ST. FRANCIS
Whereas, Council deems it necessary to acquire and construct the following
improvement: Sidewalk, District No. 23; File No. 91054; described as: Sidewalk - South
side of Stadium Boulevard between Brockman and St. Francis;
RESOLVED, That:
1. The City Administrator is directed to have prepared plans and specifications for said
improvement project, and an estimate of the cost thereof;
2. The City Administrator is directed to file a report of same with the City Clerk,
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including a recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which the assessments may be paid, and the land
which should be included in the special assessment district;
3. The City Clerk shall present said report to the Council and make it available for
public examination;
4. The sum of $5,000 is appropriated for the planning and design of said project, such
sum being advanced from the Street Millage (062) fund pending the sale of
appropriate bonds;
5. Any unspent portion of said sum is re-appropriated and re-advanced as above for
said project for succeeding fiscal years until bonds are sold and the Street Millage
fund reimbursed, or until said project is officially closed; and
6. Council declares its intent to issue bonds to pay all or part of the cost of such
improvement project, funding reserves, paying for credit enhancement, and the cost
of issuance of such bonds (either initially or ultimately), provided that such bonds
are issued in conformity with applicable State statutes and all documents,
provisions, and details pertaining to such bonds are acceptable to and approved by
this Council and provided, further, that such bonds can be sold.
Councilmember Peterson moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-507-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR
AND THE ANN ARBOR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Whereas, The present agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor
Police Officers Association expired on June 30, 1991;
Whereas, Amendments to the present agreement have been negotiated with said
bargaining unit for a one-year period extending from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992,
and the members of the Association have ratified said amendments; and
Whereas, The estimated total costs for the changes in the agreement are $303,369
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including $275,134 for water; $26,400 for uniforms; $1,835 for sick leave and an
undetermined amount for overtime;
RESOLVED, That the amendments to the existing agreement negotiated between
the City of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Police Officers Association are hereby approved;
and
RESOLVED, That the Administrator is authorized to make the necessary transfers
to the Police Department budget as appropriate.
Councilmember Ouimet moved that the resolution be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Ingrid Sheldon, on behalf of the Cablecasting Commission, brought to Council's attention
the new mugs presented to them by Community Access Television.
Councilmember Peterson said that at a meeting of the Bid Review Committee of the Solid
Waste Commission held this date, two solid waste directors from other municipalities were
present. Those directors indicated their amazement at the amount of recycling that occurs
in the City and at the success of the program.
Councilmember Ouimet also expressed satisfaction at the high level of progress in this
area by the City.
COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
The following appointments were placed on the table at the last Council meeting and were
presented for confirmation this date:
CITY ATTORNEY SEARCH COMMITTEE
Ingrid Sheldon
City Councilmember
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Mark Ouimet
City Councilmember
Larry Hunter
City Councilmember
Thais Peterson
City Councilmember
Elizabeth S. Brater
Mayor
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Robert Shulman (to replace John Wolter)
2759 Manchester
Term: 08-19-91 to 08-19-94
HOUSING POLICY BOARD
Bruce Curtis (to replace Ken Staples upon his resignation)
5 Keppler Court
Term: 08-19-91 to 08-19-94
ANN ARBOR COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
Jeffrey Gordon Bennett (to replace Gerri Meadows-Franklin, upon her resignation)
3254 Chelsea Circle
Term: 08-19-91 to 08-19-94
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Kris Hoppe (to replace Peter Long)
340 South Division
Term: 08-19-91 to 08-19-95
Leah Gunn (to replace Don Chisholm)
1308 East Stadium Blvd.
Term: 08-19-91 to 08-19-95
NATURAL FEATURES ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Kirk Dodge
City Councilmember
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Isaac-Jacobein Campbell (representing Planning Commission)
505 E. Liberty Street
Councilmember Peterson moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
Mayor.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Alfred Gatta presented the following communications for the information
of Council:
1. Purchase - Madison Electric (Item D-12, August 5, 1991 Council Meeting)
2. Traffic Concerns
3. Reimbursement from Michigan Underground Fuel Storage Tank Fund (MUFSTF)
4. Summary of Recent Solid Waste Disposal Bids
5. Solid Waste Management Plan Update
6. Ann Arbor Saline Road Speeding
The City Administrator received additional requests for information from the
Councilmembers.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
Councilmember Grady apologized to Councilmember Ouimet for remarks that he made
which alluded to plagiarism during deliberations on a resolution at the July 15 Council
meeting sponsored by Councilmember Ouimet. He said that the remarks were made in jest
and were not meant to be disrespectful.
Councilmember Ouimet expressed his appreciation for Councilmembers Grady's action.
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CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS
The following communications were received:
1. Congressman William D. Ford regarding Reauthorization of the Surface
Transportation Act - File
2. Governor John Engler - Industrial Facilities Act Resolution - File
3. Airport Advisory Committee - Resolution Concerning Airport Closure - File
The following minutes were received and are filed with the City Clerk:
1. Downtown Development Authority - August 6, 1991
2. Building Board of Appeals - May 28, 1991
Councilmember Coleman moved that the Clerk's report be approved.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - GENERAL
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Coleman moved that the meeting be
adjourned.
On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
W. Northcross
Clerk of the Council
Linda J. Wise
Recording Secretary