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Votes at a glance: Livonia Council approves naming, easements and contracts; block party application tied
Summary
The council approved the Livonia Senior Wellness Center name and several infrastructure and contract measures (Newberg Road easements, lane marking contract, concrete maintenance appropriation) and left a block party petition unresolved after a 3–3 tie.
Key actions taken at Livonia City Council’s Aug. 25 meeting:
- Naming of senior facility: Council approved (6–0) an amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Title 12, Chapter 18) naming the new senior facility the Livonia Senior Wellness Center. Motion by Shield, support by Budzinski.
- Alfred Noble RFQ/report: Council authorized (5–1) a request for a report and recommended RFQ for the Noble site (see related coverage). Motion by Donovic, support by Budzinski.
- Block party petition (Balmoral Court): The council was split 3–3 on a petition for a Sept. 13 block party after the petitioner did not respond to inquiries; the tie left the item unresolved. Votes: Budzinski, Morgan, Toye yes; Shield, Donovic, Tashnik no.
- Newberg Road easements: Council authorized payment to Wayne County for permanent highway and temporary grading easements required for the Newberg Road reconstruction (Ann Arbor Trail to Plymouth Road) to secure federal funding; motion carried 6–0. City engineering noted the step is needed to avoid losing $1.3M in federal funds.
- Lane line marking program (Contract 25‑h): The council awarded the lane line marking contract (approx. $157,000) to the sole bidder, BK Contracting, to refresh markings in school areas and crosswalks; motion carried 6–0.
- 2025 concrete maintenance appropriation: Council approved an additional appropriation of $584,000 for the 2025 concrete maintenance/selective slab program to address added quantities found during Schoolcraft Road work; motion carried 6–0.
Votes and tallies below reflect roll-call results announced during the meeting; motions were recorded in the minutes and entered into the council packet.
