Westland public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
EDC/TIFA/BRA
The Westland Tax Increment Finance Authority approved over $212,000 in vouchers and $160,401.80 for demolition costs at Hawthorne Valley. The board also authorized an appraisal for the former Service Merchandise site.
- Approved TIFA/BRA Vouchers totaling $212,253.38 (unanimous)
- Approved Judeh & Associates appraisal of former Service Merchandise Site not to exceed $2,400.00 (unanimous)
- Approved final Hawthorne Valley demolition costs from Vin-Con Inc. not to exceed $160,401.80 (unanimous)
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)
City Council
City Council approved a voucher list totaling $32,524,358.02. The council also authorized a software subscription for the police department and a property acquisition for first-time homebuyers or blight removal. Several one-day event licenses were granted.
- Approved voucher list of $32,524,358.02 (Unanimous)
- Approved $30,450 Arx Alert Core Software Subscription for Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved SMART contract allocating $79,952 municipal and $145,530 community credits to Nankin Transit (Unanimous)
- Approved acquisition of property at 31905-07 Roscommon for first-time homebuyers or blight removal (Unanimous)
- Approved Public Entertainment License for Motor City Roots Festival at 30712 Michigan Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Celebration Lutheran Church Oktoberfest (Unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for We Are The Culture Creators Non-Profit at 30712 Michigan Avenue (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a study session to review ARPA Sub Committee recommendations. The provided minutes do not record any formal decisions, votes, or specific actions taken during the meeting.