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May 1, 2008 Lest They Be Forgotten Dedication Ceremony  Click here
April 8, 2008

Livingston County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule 2008

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April 8, 2008

Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Seating Area Ordinance No. 539

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March 27, 2008 City of Brighton Waterfowl Feeding Re-education Program  Click here
March 26, 2008 PILOT-Payment in Lieu of Taxes Ordinance No. 538  Click here
March 19, 2008 Yard Waste Collection 2008  Click here
March 7, 2008

City of Brighton Downtown Electrical Upgrades

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March 5, 2008 Notice of Changes to 2008 PSD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Schedule  Click here
Dec 17, 2007 City of Brighton/Open Meetings Act/Public Notice of Meetings 2008  Click here
Nov 14, 2007 City of Brighton receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  Click here
Sept 14, 2007 Freon Appliance Pick-Up  Click here

Lest They Be Forgotten Memorial Dedication Ceremony

The Fallen Heroes Memorial Foundation will be holding a dedication ceremony of the Lest They Be Forgotten Memorial to honor Army SSgt. Thomas W. Christensen, killed in action on December 25, 2003 and Army Spec. Andrew P. Daul, killed in action December 19, 2006 while participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the Veterans Cemetery on Flint Road.  A police escorted motorcycle motorcade originating at the Howell Court House will arrive at the cemetery prior to the start of the dedication ceremony.

Please contact Jim Lemke at 517.404.0065 to participate in the motorcade and for details on the dedication ceremony, contact Ginny Cola at ginnycola-fhmf@sbcglobal.net.

Livingston County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule 2008

The Livingston County Solid Waste Department will be holding household hazardous waste collections at their center located in the Livingston County West Complex on Highlander Way in Howell (located next to the Livingston County Animal Shelter) on the following dates.  These collections are available to all Livingston County Residents.  Appointments are necessary and proof of residency, by tax receipt or voters registration card, is required.

Saturday, May 17th – 9:00 am – 12 pm
Saturday, August 9th – 9:00 am – 12 pm
Saturday, October 18th – 10:00 am – 2 p

Please call 517.545.9609 to schedule an appointment for drop off. 

Also, visit www.co.livingston.mi.us/SolidWaste/householdHazardousWaste.htm for a list of acceptable materials.

 

Sidewalk Cafes and Outdoor Seating Area Ordinance No. 539  Adopted April 3, 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN, BY REPLACING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE WITH A NEW TITLE OF ARTICLE III. SIDEWALK CAFES AND OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS; REPLACING SECTIONS Sec. 22-86. through Sec. 22-92 WITH NEW SECTIONS WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS Sec. 22-86. Purpose. Sec. 22-87. Definitions. Sec. 22-88. Permit Procedures. Sec. 22-89. Standards. Sec. 22-90. Annual site inspection. Sec. 22-91. Operating restrictions. Sec. 22-92. Revocation and suspension. OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE; AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 22-93 THROUGH 22-97; AND REPLACING SECTION Sec. 54-199. Open containers. OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 54 WITH A NEW SECTION WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS Sec. 54-199. Open containers.

THE CITYOF BRIGHTON, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, HEREBY ORDAINS:

I.          The title of Article III of Chapter 22 is hereby replaced and shall read as: ARTICLE III. SIDEWALK CAFES AND OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS.

II.            Sections 22-86 through 22-92 of Article III of Chapter 22 are hereby replaced and shall read as follows:


Sec. 22-86. Purpose.

The sidewalk cafe and outdoor seating regulations, as established in this article, are designed to allow sidewalk cafes or outdoor seating areas by permit on public property in locations where they are determined to be appropriate by the City Manager or his designee, and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community. These general goals include, among others, the following specific purposes:

1.         To attract residents and non-residents to downtown Brighton;

2.         To provide an additional way for restaurants or food establishments to expand their operations, subject to the needs of the City;

3.         To promote sidewalk cafes and outdoor seating as useful and properly planned visual amenities;

4.         To provide adequate space for pedestrians on the sidewalk adjacent to sidewalk cafes or outdoor seating and to insure access to adjacent commercial and retail uses;

5.         To promote the most desirable use of land and buildings and thereby protect the city's tax revenues;

6.         To provide for penalties for violations of this article.

Sec. 22-87. Definitions.

Outdoor furniture means weatherproof, moveable furniture and other weatherproof, moveable items including, but not limited to, planters, railings, tables, chairs, and table umbrellas.

Outdoor seating area means an outdoor area operated by an existing restaurant or other food establishment which sells food or non-alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption, located on public property that provides seating outside of an establishment for patrons and other persons, and contains readily removable outdoor furniture . This area does not provide waiter or waitress service or offer alcoholic beverages. It is unenclosed by fixed walls and open to the air, except that it may have table umbrellas or other non-permanent cover.  

Sidewalk cafe means an outdoor dining area operated by an existing restaurant or other food establishment which sells food, non-alcoholic beverages, or alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption, located on public property that provides seating outside of an establishment for patrons, and contains readily removable outdoor furniture. This area either a) provides waiter, waitress service or counter service or b) offers alcoholic beverages. It is unenclosed by fixed walls and open to the air, except that it may have table umbrellas or other non-permanent cover. 

Sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit means a permit issued by City Staff based upon approval by the City Manager, or his designee, which conforms to the procedures and regulations of this article, granting a license to undertake sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area operations on public property.  

Sec. 22-88. Permit procedures.

(a)   City Staff is authorized to issue a sidewalk cafe or an outdoor seating area permit provided that the applicant has complied with the standards set forth in this article. A revocable license to operate a sidewalk cafe or an outdoor seating area on public property in a form acceptable to the City Attorney shall be executed by both tenant, if applicable, and owner concurrently with any permit issued under this section. Owner shall provide proof of ownership concurrently with execution of the license agreement.

(b)   Sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit applications shall be reviewed by City Staff and approved by the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager reserves the right to forward a permit application to the City Council for its review and consideration. Sidewalk cafes serving alcohol shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, those regarding licensing. No sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit shall be issued until all relevant licenses and permits have been approved by the state or federal government, and any local approval resolutions have been approved by the City Council.

(c)   A sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit shall expire three (3) years from the date of approval. Unless another time frame is specified in the permit approval or by the requirements of this article, the permit shall allow the operation of a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area from the time of the annual inspection set forth in section 22-90, below, up to and including November 1 of the calendar year of such inspection.

(d)   Permits shall be reapplied for if any of the following occur: a) the three-year term of the permit expires, b) if the person or establishment would like to change their approved site plan, or c) if there is a change in ownership.

(d)   No person or establishment that is in default to the City shall be eligible for a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit.

(e)   Any person or establishment granted a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit by City Staff shall pay to the City a fee in an amount set by the City Council. City Staff shall not issue a permit unless the fees required by this section are paid.

(f)   Each application for a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit shall be accompanied by a policy or certificate of insurance covering the area of the proposed sidewalk café or outdoor seating area, in an amount and form acceptable to the City Council, listing the City as an additional named insured. Sidewalk cafes serving alcohol shall also provide a liquor liability policy or certificate of insurance in an amount and form acceptable to the City Council listing the City as an additional named insured.

(1)            All insurance policies required under this section shall be issued by a  company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan.

(2)            The holder of a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit shall be required to notify the City in writing a) at least ten days before any policy mandated by this section is to expire, and b) immediately, in the event that a policy mandated by this section is cancelled.

(3)            The insurance certificate required by this article shall be in effect for any period during which the sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area is in operation.

(4)            Failure to provide a current insurance certificate on request shall be cause for denial, suspension, or revocation of the sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit.

(5)            Sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permits that have been denied, suspended, or revoked for failure to conform with the requirements of this subsection may be re-instated upon submittal of proof of proper insurance.

(g)   Indemnification. All sidewalk café and outdoor seating area permits, and license agreements, shall contain, as a condition of acceptance, the requirement that the applicant hold harmless and indemnify and keep indemnified the City, its officers and employees from all claims, suits and judgments to which the City, its officers or employees may be subject and for all costs and actual attorney fees which may be incurred on account of injury to persons or damage to property, including property of the City, whether due to negligence of the applicant or the joint negligence of the applicant and the City, arising out of the sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit; or resulting from failure to comply with the terms of the sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit. This requirement shall also be reflected in the application for a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit, and the applicant, by applying for a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit shall agree to this indemnification requirement.

(h)   Site plan and application approval.

1.         No sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall be established on public property, except in conformance with a site plan reviewed by City Staff and approved by the City Manager, or his designee.

2.         A permit application available from City Staff for site plan approval shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

a. Name of the applicant and business.

b. Address of the business.

c. Address of the applicant.

d. Telephone number of the applicant and business.

e. Name of the property owner if other than applicant.

f.   Address of the property owner if other than applicant.

g. Telephone number of the property owner if other than applicant.

h. Proposed hours of occupancy.

i.   Proposed number of tables, chairs, railings, posts, table umbrellas or other items.

j.   Proposed color, design, materials, and workmanship of tables, chairs, railings, posts, table umbrellas or other items.

k. Proposed area of occupancy including square feet and dimensions.

l.   Whether alcohol will be served.

m.     Copy of certificate of insurance.

n. Whether permit application is a new application or renewal; if renewal, applicant shall describe any changes from the previous application.

o. Written authorization from the owner of the property shall be required where the applicant is not the owner of the affected property.

3.         The site plan and the accompanying application shall show the design, relevant details and location of all outdoor furniture.  Electrical outlets or appliances, hydrants, all ingress and egress, existing lighting and other equipment shall accompany the site development plan and permit application.

4.         The City Manager, or his designee, shall distribute copies of the site plan and permit application to the Community Development Department, Finance Department, Chief of Police, Fire Department, Building Official, and Director of Public Services for review and comments in relation to compliance with this article and all other city ordinances.

(i)   Conditions specific to the operation of a business may be incorporated into the permit as required by city staff, the City Manager or his designee.

(j)   Based upon review comments from City Staff, the City Manager or his designee may approve, approve with conditions, refer the application back to the applicant for modification, deny the application, or refer the application to the City Council. If approved, the City Manager or his designee shall authorize the issuance of the sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit.

Sec. 22-89. Standards.

(a)   The site plan and permit applications must meet the requirements of the adopted City Ordinance, building code and fire code.

(b)   Sidewalk cafes or outdoor seating area may only be located adjacent to the establishment with which they are associated.

(c)   Sidewalk cafes or outdoor seating areas must be clean and orderly at all times.

(d)   Employees of the permit-holding establishment shall continuously supervise outdoor dining areas serving alcoholic beverages.

(e)   A barrier such as planters or a railing shall physically separate patrons from pedestrian traffic, and delineate the perimeter of a sidewalk cafe serving alcoholic beverages. All barriers used for sidewalk cafes serving liquor shall also conform to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

(f)   Furnishings for a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall consist solely of outdoor furniture. Outdoor furniture shall only be anchored or secured in a manner approved by the City Manager or his designee. The method of anchoring shall not create a hazard for pedestrian traffic at any time, including, but not limited to, times when the outdoor furniture is removed.

(g)   A sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall not interfere with any public service facility, such as a telephone, mailbox, or bench located on a sidewalk or public property.

(h)   Operation of a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall not adversely impact adjacent or nearby residential, religious, educational, or commercial properties and shall be in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.

(i)   Outdoor furniture at a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall be of quality design, materials, and workmanship both to ensure the safety and convenience of users and to enhance the visual and aesthetic quality of the area. Such equipment shall be routinely cleaned, painted, or replaced and may be inspected by the City Manager or his designee.

Sec. 22-90.  Annual Site Inspection.

(a)   Any person or establishment possessing a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area permit shall be required to have an inspection of that sidewalk café or outdoor seating area conducted by the City Manager or his designee between May 1 and May 31 of every year of the permit’s duration. 

(b)   The person or establishment granted a permit shall pay to the city an inspection fee in the amount established by the City Council. 

(c)   No sidewalk café or outdoor seating area shall be operated during a calendar year during which an annual site inspection has not been performed. Failure to comply with this requirement shall subject the permit holder to the penalties in Sec. 22-97.

Sec. 22-91. Operating restrictions.

(a)   Unless otherwise regulated by state or federal law, all sidewalk cafes serving alcoholic beverages shall be allowed to operate during the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. the following day, Monday through Saturday, and during the hours of 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 10:00 p.m. Sunday. Monday through Saturday sales and service shall cease by 12:30 a.m. and all areas shall be vacated by 1:00 a.m. on the following day. Sunday sales and service shall cease by 9:30 p.m. and all areas shall be vacated by 10:00 p.m.

(b)   All alcoholic beverages to be served at a sidewalk cafe shall be prepared within the existing restaurant, and alcoholic beverages shall only be served to patrons within the sidewalk café. The operator of the sidewalk cafe shall take all necessary action to procure the appropriate license or permit from the relevant state and/or federal authority to serve alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk cafe and shall comply with all other state, federal and local laws, ordinances and regulations concerning the serving of alcoholic beverages.

(c)   The consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at a sidewalk cafe within the confines of the sidewalk cafe area shall not be construed as a violation of Section 54-199 of this Code.

(d)   The permittee shall not serve food or beverages to a patron at a sidewalk cafe unless that patron is within the sidewalk care or outdoor seating area.

(e)   The permittee may leave the outdoor furniture in place over night.  It shall be the responsibility and duty of the permittee to secure their outdoor furniture.

(f)   From November 2 until the time of the annual inspection set forth in section 22-90, above, outdoor furniture shall not be stored outside. It shall be the responsibility of the establishment to secure adequate storage of these items.

(g)   The maintenance of a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area shall be the responsibility of the establishment including but not limited to, surface treatment and cleaning, litter control, sweeping, and snow and ice removal. The sidewalk and public property shall be kept neat and clean at all times and free from any substance that may cause damage to the sidewalk or public property or cause pedestrian injury.

(h)   Advertising on table umbrellas or railings is prohibited.

Sec. 22-92. Revocation and suspension.

Permits and the accompanying licenses issued under this section may be suspended or revoked at will by the City Manager. It is to be understood that the permits granted under this section are revocable at the will of the City and that permittees acquire no rights in the City Property and expressly waive any right to claim damages or compensation in case their permits are revoked. The decision to revoke or suspend a permit, or failure to do so, shall in no way be construed as to limit the right of the City to issue a municipal civil infraction violation under Section 22-97, below.

III.          Sections 22-93 through 22-97 of Article III of Chapter 22 are hereby added and shall read as follows:

Sec. 22-93. Hearing demand; review; council powers.

Any person whose permit is revoked or suspended, or any person whose application for a permit is denied, may have a hearing on that determination before the City Council. Requests for a hearing or an appeal must be made, in writing within five days of the revocation, suspension or denial. No person shall operate any sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area during any time when the permit therefore has been suspended, revoked, or canceled.

Sec. 22-94. Renewal considered as original application.

Unless otherwise provided in this article, an application for renewal of a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating area permit shall be considered in the same manner as an original application 

Sec. 22-95. Transferal.

No permit issued under the provisions of this article or any other ordinance of the city shall be transferable.  If the property or establishment changes ownership, the new owner is required to submit a new application for review.

Sec. 22-96. Violations.  

Any person found to violate this chapter shall be guilty of a municipal civil infraction and shall be punished by a fine(s) as set forth in section 1-16(b). The imposition of a municipal civil infraction fine, or failure to impose such a fine, under this section shall in no way be construed as to limit the right of the City Manager to revoke or suspend a license under Section 22-92, above.

Sec. 22-97. Severability.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this article shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy and in which such judgment shall have been rendered.

III.      Section 54-199 of Article VII of Chapter 54 is hereby replaced and shall read as follows:

Sec. 54-199. Open containers

No person shall have in his possession any open bottle or container, containing alcoholic liquor, while such person is on any public highway, park, place of amusement, parking area, or any other public place open to the public, excepting those premises duly licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises, including, but not limited to sidewalk cafés holding permits issued under Sections 22-86 et seq. of this Code.

IV.       This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect fifteen (15) days from adoption as provided by the Brighton City Charter.

Tammy Allen, City Clerk

 

CITY OF BRIGHTON WATERFOWL FEEDING RE-EDUCATION PROGRAM

Due to health concerns and the unsightly effects as well as the negative effects to the waterfowl caused by feeding, the City of Brighton has begun a program to educate the public regarding the feeding of waterfowl. 

The City is asking residents and visitors to our downtown area to discontinue feeding the geese and ducks at the Millpond.   We have installed “Do not Feed Waterfowl” signs around the Millpond area, which note the following negative effects of feeding the waterfowl:
 

  • Unnatural Behavior        

Geese lose their fear of humans when they are fed, which will cause them to nest in inappropriate sites, such as in shrubbery near buildings or parking lots, and then they can demonstrate aggressive behavior toward people while defending their nesting territory.

  • Pollution

 A goose produces about a pound of droppings per day and this along with feathers can collect in public areas, such as sidewalks, lawns, playgrounds, etc.  If high goose numbers persist in shallow water areas, they may even elevate bacteria levels via fecal Coliform, this could cause contamination to the waterways as well as public drinking water.
 

  • Overcrowding

A female goose may produce more than 50 young over her lifetime, which is estimated at more than 20 years.

  • Poor nutrition and disease

Feeding causes the loss of wild instincts and can lead to nutritional imbalance.  There are over 60 transmissible bid diseases (some of which are fatal) that are associated with geese.

The City of Brighton understands that many people enjoy feeding the waterfowl, but the effects of this seemingly generous act can be harmful.  We appreciate everyone’s help in assisting the City in this program.  We believe that this program will ensure an even more pleasant and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors to our downtown area, as well as reduce the negative effects feeding has on the waterfowl.

~ Let’s Keep the Wildlife Wild ~

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the City of Brighton Department of Public Services at 810.225.8001 or visit www.brightoncity.org for more information.

 

Payment In Lieu of Taxes ORDINANCE NO. 538 Adopted March 20, 2008

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR A SERVICE CHARGE IN LIEU OF TAXES

FOR A SENIOR CONGREGATE APARTMENT PROJECT FOR PERSONS OF LOW

INCOME TO BE FINANCED OR ASSISTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF

THE STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT OF 1966, AS

AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BRIGHTON,

MICHIGAN, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V BY ADDING NEW DIVISION 4, LOW

INCOME HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION #3, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2,

ARTICLE V, BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 2-360 THROUGH 2-371.

THE CITY OF BRIGHTON, LIVINGSTON COUNTY, HEREBY ORDAINS:

I. Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 Low Income Housing Tax Exemption #3, is

hereby added.

II. Sections 2-360 through 2-371 of Division 4 of Article V of Chapter 2 are hereby

added and shall read as follows:

Section 2-360. This ordinance shall be known as the “City of Brighton Tax Exemption

Ordinance No. 3”.

Section 2-361. Preamble.

It is acknowledged that it is a proper public purpose of the State of Michigan and its

political subdivisions to provide housing for its citizens of low income and to encourage

the development of such housing by providing for a service charge in lieu of property

taxes in accordance with the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 (1966

PA 346, as amended; MCLA Section 125.1401 et seq; MSA Section 116.114(1) et seq).

The City of Brighton (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is authorized by this Act to

establish or change the service charge to be paid in lieu of taxes by any or all classes of

housing exempt from taxation under this Act at any amount it chooses not to exceed the

taxes that would be paid but for this Act. It is further acknowledged that such housing for

persons of low income is a public necessity, and as the City will be benefited and

improved by such housing, the encouragement of the same by providing certain real

estate tax exemptions for such housing is a valid public purpose; further that the

continuance of the provisions of this Ordinance for tax exemption and the service charge

in lieu of taxes during the period contemplated in this Ordinance are essential to the

determination of economic feasibility of housing developments which are constructed

and financed in reliance on such tax exemption.

The City acknowledges that RW Properties I, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Sponsor”)

has offered, subject to the receipt of a mortgage loan from the Michigan State Housing

Development Authority, to construct, own and operate a housing development on certain

property described below and located in City to serve persons age 55 and older whose

spouses are age 50 or older and who are of low income, and that the Sponsor has offered

to pay the City on account of this housing development an annual service charge for

public services in lieu of all taxes. The properties affected by this Ordinance are located

in the City of Brighton, County of Livingston, Michigan, and are described under the

following property address and parcel numbers.

Property Parcel Number

N. Second St. 4718-30-300-033

708 N. Second St. 4718-30-300-034

632 N. Second St. 4718-30-300-035

734 N. Second St. 4718-30-302-009

728 N. Second St. 4718-30-302-010

716 N. Second St. 4718-30-302-012

Section 2-362. Definitions

A. “Authority” means the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

B. “Act” means the State Housing Development Authority Act, being Public

Act 346 of 1966 of the State of Michigan, as amended.

C. “Annual Shelter Rent” means the total collections during an agreed annual

period from all occupants of a housing development representing rent or

occupancy charges, exclusive of charges for gas, electricity, heat or other

utilities furnished to the occupants.

D. “Contract Rents” are as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development in regulations promulgated pursuant to the U.S.

Housing Act of 1937, as amended.

E. “Housing Development” means a housing development which contains a

significant element of housing for persons of low income and such

elements of other housing, commercial, recreational, industrial, communal

and educational facilities as the Authority determines improve the quality

of the development as it relates to housing for persons of low income.

F. “Low Income Persons or Families” is as defined by Section 15(a)(7) of the

Act.

G. “Mortgage Loan” means a loan to be made by the Authority to the

Sponsor for the rehabilitation and/or permanent financing of the Housing

Development.

H. “Utilities” mean fuel, water, sanitary sewer service and/or electrical

service which are paid by the Housing Development.

I. “Sponsor” means person(s) or entities which have applied to the Authority

for a Mortgage Loan to finance a Housing Development, i.e., RW

Properties I, LLC.

Section 2-363. Class of Housing Developments.

It is determined that the class of Housing Developments to which the tax exemption shall

apply and for which a service charge shall be paid in lieu of such taxes shall be low

income persons age 55 or older and whose spouses are 50 years or older which are

financed or assisted pursuant to the Act. It is further determined that the Housing

Development proposed to the City of Brighton on the properties identified in Section 2-

361 is of this class.

Section 2-364. Establishment of Annual Service Charge.

The Housing Development proposed on each property set forth in Section 2-361, above,

shall be exempt from all property taxes from and after both the receipt by the Sponsor of

any and all necessary zoning amendment, rezoning and site plan approvals as set forth in

the City Code of Ordinances for the Housing Development and the receipt of the

Mortgage Loan by the Sponsor from the Authority. The City, acknowledging that the

Sponsor and the Authority have established the economic feasibility of the Housing

Development in reliance upon the enactment and continuing effect of this Ordinance and

the qualification of the Housing Development for exemption from all property taxes and

a payment in lieu of taxes as established in this Ordinance, and in consideration of the

Sponsor’s offer, subject to receipt of a Mortgage Loan from the Authority, to construct,

own and operate the Housing Development in accordance with all applicable

requirements of the Act and the City Code of Ordinances, agrees to accept payment of an

annual service charge for public services in lieu of all property taxes. The annual service

charge shall be equal to four percent (4%) of the difference between the Annual Shelter

Rent actually collected and Utilities for each parcel of property enumerated in Section 2-

361, above.

Section 2-365. Limitation on the Payment of Annual Service Charge.

Notwithstanding Section 2-364, the service charge to be paid each year in lieu of taxes

for the part of the Housing Development which is tax exempt and which is occupied by

other than low income persons age 55 or older and whose spouses are 50 years or older,

shall be equal to the full amount of the taxes which would be paid on that portion of the

Housing Development if the Housing Development were not tax exempt.

Section 2-366. Contractual Effect of Ordinance.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15(a)(5) of the Act to the contrary, a contract

between the City and the Sponsor with the Authority as a third party beneficiary under

the contract, to provide tax exemption and accept payment in lieu of taxes, as previously

described, is effectuated by enactment of this Ordinance.

Section 2-367. Payment of Service Charge.

The annual service charge in lieu of taxes as determined under the Ordinance shall be

payable in the same manner as general property taxes are payable to the City except that

the annual payment shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year.

Section 2-368. Duration.

This Ordinance shall remain in effect and shall not terminate so long as the Mortgage

Loan remains outstanding and unpaid or the Authority has any interest in the property.

Section 2-369. Severability

Any and all sections, terms, provisions, or clauses of this Ordinance shall be deemed

independent and severable. If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any section, term,

provision or clause unconstitutional, void or invalid, all remaining sections, terms,

provisions, or clauses not held unconstitutional, void or invalid shall continue in full

force and effect.

Section 2-370. All Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 2-371. This Ordinance shall take effect pursuant to the Brighton City Charter.

III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect fifteen (15) days from the adoption

as provided by the Brighton City Charter.

Tammy Allen, City Clerk
 

Notice Of Hearing On Necessity Of Special Assessment Improvement By The City Council Of The City Of Brighton

To All Owners Of The Following-Described Lands:

Located in Section 30, T2N, R6E, City of Brighton, Livingston County, Michigan lying along Orndorf Drive, including the parcels and lots as identified by the City of Brighton Assessor’s tax I.D. numbers as follows: 

Tax ID#’s

4718-30-100-061
4718-30-100-064
4718-30-100-068
4718-30-100-071
4718-30-100-076
4718-30-100-086
4718-30-100-087

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council has tentatively declared its intention to proceed with public improvements consisting of road improvements to service the above-described revisions.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the City Council has tentatively declared its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designated the above-described premises as a special assessment district against which at least a part of the cost of said public improvements is to be assessed.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the City Council has caused to be prepared a report of the City Manager determining the area to be affected, its description, and a recommendation respecting the means of financing the proposed improvement; a determination by the City Assessor respecting the assessed valuation of the properties within the proposed area and other relevant information; and a report of the City Engineer concerning preliminary estimates of the cost of the proposed improvement all of which have been filed with the City Clerk, for public examination.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will meet on Thursday, the 17th day of April, 2008, at 7:30, o’clock p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, at the City Hall, 200 N. First Street, Brighton, Michigan, to hear objections to the necessity of public improvements, and to the special assessment district therefor.

THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROJECT WILL NOT BE UNDERTAKEN if more than two-thirds (2/3) of the number of owners of record of privately owned real property to be assessed for the improvement object, in writing, at or prior to the public hearing to be held on April 17, 2008, or if the owners of record of privately owned real property to be assessed for the improvement who will be required to pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the amount of such special assessment shall object, in writing at or prior to the hearing to be held on April 17, 2008

 

Yard Waste Collection 2008

FROM: Matthew J. Schindewolf, Department of Public Service Director
TO: All City of Brighton Residents
RE: Annual Yard Waste Collection for 2008--CORRECTION

The City of Brighton’s yard waste collection program will begin the week of April 1, 2008 and will continue through October 1, 2008.  This service is provided to ALL City of Brighton residents. Yard Waste will be picked up on regularly-scheduled trash pick up days every other week by our refuse contractor, Waste Management.

Brush must be cut in 4-foot lengths or less and bundled and limbs cannot be greater than 4 inches in diameter.  All grass and leaves must be placed in compostable paper bags or approved and labeled containers.  Bags or containers must be no greater than 60 pounds in weight.  There is a 10-bag or bundle limit per pickup during the spring and summer.

Remember, burning your leaves or other yard waste is not allowed in the City of Brighton. 

For more information call the Department of Public Services at 225-8001 or visit www.brightoncity.org.
 

NEWS RELEASE HIGH IMPORTANCE
FROM:   Matthew J. Schindewolf, Department of Public Services Director
TO:         All City of Brighton Property Owners
RE:         Downtown Electrical Upgrades

Please be advised that the City of Brighton’s contractor, Crampton Electric, will begin performing work to upgrade the underground downtown electricity on Monday, March 10, 2008.

The project will take approximately 70 days to complete and will begin along Main Street from Grand River to First Street.  The second half of the project will include upgrades to the City of Brighton’s municipal parking lot, located at 200 N. First Street as well as the North Street parking lot, located on the corner of North and West Streets.

There will be work done the sidewalks along Main Street as well as the parking lot in order to install the underground electricity.

We ask for the residents’, business owners’, and visitors’ patience while the City performs this much-needed project.

Please contact the DPS at 810.225.8001 if you have any questions or concerns.
 

CITY OF BRIGHTON PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTICE OF CHANGE TO 2008 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting day and time for the Principal Shopping District Board Meetings currently scheduled for the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:15 a.m. at City Hall, 200 N. First Street, Brighton, Michigan have been changed to the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.  

The amended regular meeting times for the balance of 2008 are:

Meeting Date Time
April 1, 2008 7:30 a.m.
May 6, 2008  7:30 a.m.
June 3, 2008 7:30 a.m.
July 1, 2008  7:30 a.m.
August 5, 2008 7:30 a.m.
September 2, 2008  7:30 a.m.
October 7, 2008   7:30 a.m.
November 4, 2008 7:30 a.m.
December 2, 2008  7:30 a.m.

To comply with the AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Any citizen requesting accommodation to attend this meeting/function, and/or obtain this notice in alternate formats, please contact David Blackmar, ADA Coordinator, (810) 225-8001, at least five business days prior to the meeting/function.

Any questions regarding the referenced Public Notice, please contact Lauri French at 810-225-9244.

Tammy Allen
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
City of Brighton
 

City of Brighton/Open Meetings Act/Public Notice of Meetings--2008

The City of Brighton and all City Boards and Commissions utilize the office of the City Clerk located in the Brighton City Hall, 200 N. First Street, Brighton, MI 48116, as their principal office and they hold all of their regular meetings in the City Council Chambers within the Municipal Building unless otherwise noticed. They utilize (810)227-1911 as their official telephone number. *Meeting date may be changed due to Holiday. Those public bodies having regularly scheduled meetings have established t dates, time, and places. Please see the Meeting Dates page under the Our Government heading for details.

 

City of Brighton Freon-filled Appliance Pick Up Service

The City of Brighton has introduced a new program to assist residents with disposal of their Freon-fill appliances.

Previously, residents would have to have the Freon removed from their old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc. before they could place them curbside for pick up.  This service costs approximately $75. 

In order to address this costly service, the City of Brighton has developed a program in conjunction with Waste Management, which will allow residents to purchase a $35 sticker to place on the appliance and have it picked up curbside without having to have the Freon removed.

Residents may purchase the sticker from the Department of Public Services, schedule a pick up day from Waste Management, place the sticker on the item, and Waste Management will then pick up the article, remove the Freon, and dispose of it in accordance with the law.  There will be no need for residents to hire a private company to remove the Freon.

For more information contact the DPS at 810.225.8001 or to purchase a sticker, visit us at 420 S. Third Street.

 

City of Brighton receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the GFOA for second consecutive year

BRIGHTON, Mich., November 14, 2007 – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce the City of Brighton, Michigan has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2007-2008 budget. The City of Brighton has been honored with this distinction consecutively since 2006, the first year it applied for the award.

The award represents a significant achievement by the City of Brighton. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the City of Brighton had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as:

  • A policy document
  • A financial plan
  • An operations guide
  • A communications device

Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories to receive the award.

When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to a municipality, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award. This has been presented to City of Brighton’s Finance Department.

For budgets including fiscal periods 2006, 1,125 municipalities received the honor. Only 29 municipalities in Michigan received the Award. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

The Government Finance Officers Association is a nonprofit professional association serving 16,800 government finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting.

CITY OF BRIGHTON WATERFOWL FEEDING RE-EDUCATION PROGRAM

FROM:  Matthew J. Schindewolf, Director 
City of Brighton Department of Public Service

Due to health concerns and the unsightly effects as well as the negative effects to the waterfowl caused by feeding, the City of Brighton has begun a program to educate the public regarding the feeding of waterfowl. 

The City is asking residents and visitors to our downtown area to discontinue feeding the geese and ducks at the Millpond.   We have installed “Do not Feed Waterfowl” signs around the Millpond area, which note the following negative effects of feeding the waterfowl:

Unnatural Behavior 

Pollution

Overcrowding

Delayed migration

Poor nutrition and disease

The City of Brighton understands that many people enjoy feeding the waterfowl, but the effects of this seemingly generous act can be harmful.

We appreciate everyone’s help in assisting the City in this program.  We believe that this program will ensure an even more pleasant and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors to our downtown area, as well as reduce the negative effects feeding has on the waterfowl.

~ Let’s Keep the Wildlife Wild ~

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the City of Brighton Department of Public Services at 810.225.8001.

 

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