Livonia council adopts precinct consolidation and approves daycare, construction and mutual‑aid measures in unanimous votes

The Livonia City Council voted unanimously on multiple items Tuesday, approving an ordinance to consolidate election precincts and granting approvals for a daycare waiver, parks construction changes, an architectural contract amendment, a renewal of a police mutual‑aid agreement and acceptance of donated funds and items.

The council adopted a proposed ordinance amendment to permanently consolidate voting precincts under Title 1, Chapter 1.08 after a first and emergency second reading to meet the clerk’s April 1 deadline. Council members said the change responds to voter trends — increased absentee and early voting — and is intended to reduce costs and streamline administration. The motion passed 7‑0; the clerk said updated precinct maps and voter cards will be posted and mailed after the ordinance takes effect.

Also on the consent/new business calendar the council approved a waiver use requested by Nini’s Little Angels Daycare (petition 2024‑12‑02‑20) to operate a day‑care nursery at the…