Westland

City Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) plan and a new labor agreement for professional firefighters. The meeting also includes several high-value vehicle and equipment purchases for public safety and public works.

• Public hearing and proposed amendments to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) Plan
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Westland Professional Fire Fighter Local 1279 (2025-2030)
• Purchase of 10 police vehicles (4 marked, 6 investigator) not to exceed $535,000
• Purchase of one ambulance not to exceed $310,811
• Purchase of a motor grader ($87,000) and a Ford Explorer ($54,997.48) for Public Service

Planning Commission

The Westland Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a proposed single-family residential development on Joy Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a public hearing for the project.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes
• Case #2281: Site plan for Bellaggio Homes single-family development
• Development on South Side of Joy Road, West of Hix Road
• Close public hearing and make determination
• Petitioner attendance required

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its July 15, 2026, meeting due to no agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is August 19, 2026.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the City of Westland and the Westland Professional Firefighters Local 1279.

• CBA with Westland Professional Firefighters Local 1279

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a $20,000 consulting contract with Modern Consulting, LLC, and adopting a new Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy. Additionally, two facade improvement grants are up for approval: $16,437 for Smoler Smiles and $25,000 for 240 North Wayne Road. The board will also authorize funding for special events programming via the Municipal Service Bureau.

• Approve $16,437 façade grant for Smoler Smiles
• Approve $25,000 façade grant for 240 North Wayne Road
• Approve contract with Modern Consulting, LLC for up to $20,000
• Authorize funding for special events via Municipal Service Bureau
• Adopt Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy

The Downtown Development Authority approved two facade grants totaling up to $41,437 and adopted a new Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy. The board also authorized funding for special events and approved several vendor payments.

• Approved $147,200.39 in vendor vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for Smoler Smiles up to $16,437 (Unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 240 North Wayne Rd up to $25,000 (Carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved contract with Modern Consulting, LLC up to $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for Municipal Service Bureau special events (Unanimous)
• Adopted Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved May 28th meeting minutes (Carried, 2 abstentions)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The board will next meet on July 15, 2026.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss year-end budget amendments for the 2025-26 fiscal year. No formal votes are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of 2025-26 Year-End Budget Amendments

City Council

The City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss litigation strategy. The focus of the meeting is the legal matter of Bluewater Cannabis, et al v Westland.

• Litigation strategy for Bluewater Cannabis, et al v Westland

City Council

The council will decide on a settlement for a cannabis lawsuit, approve a special land use for a dog park café at 32838 Warren Road, and vote on multiple consent calendar items including $46,295 for police ballistic plates, and contracts with MSB for crossing guard, golf course, ice arena, and park ranger services totaling $723,000. Budget amendments for FY2026 and a zoning change at 6013 Newburgh Road from R-1 to GAR are also on the agenda.

• Settle Bluewater Cannabis lawsuit
• Special land use for dog park café at 32838 Warren Road
• Purchase of ballistic plates for police ($46,295)
• MSB contracts: crossing guard ($243k), golf course ($145k), ice arena ($195k), park rangers ($140k)
• Zoning change to Garden Apartment Residential at 6013 Newburgh Road

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and vouchers. The primary focus of the meeting is an informational session regarding Public Act 57 of 2018.

• Informational meeting on Public Act 57 of 2018
• Approval of vouchers
• Training discussion

The Local Development Finance Authority approved $480 in vouchers for Highland Landscape and approved the March 20, 2026 meeting minutes, with two abstentions. Economic Development Director Garza presented an informational update on the Nankin Square Amphitheatre ribbon cutting and Westland Mall redevelopment.

• Approved $480 voucher to Highland Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2026 meeting minutes (Montayne and Green abstained)

Election Commission

The Westland Election Commission will meet to authorize the City Clerk to prepare for and administer the August 4, 2026 State Primary Election. They will certify election inspectors, establish 18 early processing and absentee voter counting boards, and approve early tabulation of absentee ballots. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Authorize City Clerk to administer August 4, 2026 primary election
• Certification of election inspectors and substitutes
• Establish 18 early processing and AV counting boards (precincts 1-17, 28)
• Approval of early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots
• Authorization for staff to sign test certificates and conduct logic/accuracy tests

EDC/TIFA/BRA

The TIFA Board approved the 2026 TIFA Plan Amendment, a sublease agreement with the Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce, and several contracts including TruGreen landscaping ($16,230.56), Modern Consulting (up to $20,000), and Nankin Square decorative fencing ($54,592.80). They also approved payment of $217,558.10 in vouchers and a resolution funding special events programming. One member abstained on the vouchers and the special events resolution.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting (5-0, two abstentions)
• Approved TIFA/BRA vouchers totaling $217,558.10 (5-0, two abstentions)
• Approved TruGreen landscaping contract extension, not to exceed $16,230.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Sublease Agreement with Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Modern Consulting for up to 50% of $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to RMD Holdings for Nankin Square fencing, $54,592.80 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to fund Municipal Service Bureau for special events (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved 2026 TIFA Plan Amendment (unanimous)

Police and Fire Retirement Board