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 address listed in the packet. The petitioner said taxes on the site had been paid and described safety‑minded changes to the outdoor play area; the measure passed 7‑0.

Council members approved a change to the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) in an AIA agreement with the contractor on the Jackie Kursky Recreation Center project, increasing the GMP to $26,220,610.33 to add a new roof over the main and Mack gyms. Parks and recreation staff said adding the roof work while nearby roofing work is underway produces cost savings and improves the building envelope. The amendment passed 7‑0.

The council also approved an amendment to the architectural contract with Hubbell, Roth & Clark (HRC) for out‑of‑scope design services for the senior wellness center and recreation center improvements. City staff and council members discussed interior design and scope clarifications at the study session; staff said the firm remains the low bidder by more than 20 percent even with the amendment. The contract amendment passed 7‑0.

The council renewed the Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement to continue cooperative response among 22 Western Wayne police departments and approved acceptance of multiple donations to parks and recreation. Both items were approved 7‑0.

Votes at a glance - Ordinance amendment: Consolidate election precincts (Title 1, Ch. 1.08). Outcome: approved 7‑0. Note: clerk indicated April 1 county deadline; new voter cards and maps to follow. - Waiver (Petition 2024‑12‑02‑20): Nini’s Little Angels Daycare, request to operate a day‑care nursery at the location listed in the packet. Outcome: approved 7‑0. - Contract amendment / GMP increase: Jackie Kursky Recreation Center roofing work, GMP revised to $26,220,610.33. Outcome: approved 7‑0. - Architectural contract amendment: Hubbell, Roth & Clark, out‑of‑scope services for senior wellness and recreation center design. Outcome: approved 7‑0. - Western Wayne County Police Mutual Aid Agreement: renewal and updated personnel commitments. Outcome: approved 7‑0. - Acceptance of donations to Parks & Recreation: approved 7‑0.

Why it matters: The precinct consolidation changes where some Livonia residents will cast ballots and will require updated voter information; capital and design approvals advance multi‑million‑dollar recreation and senior center projects and lock in contractor and architect responsibilities; mutual aid renewal maintains regional public‑safety coordination.

Council action details and immediate next steps: The clerk said maps and voter notifications will be distributed once the consolidated precinct ordinance is finalized; parks and rec staff said one additional bulletin for construction bidding remains and that staff will manage contingencies and bids to minimize further cost risk. The donor acceptance item directs staff to apply the gifts to park programming and facilities as listed in the administration packet.

The council took all votes on these items by recorded roll call. No item failed and no abstentions were recorded.