Westland DDA approves facade grants, restaurant attraction policy

The Westland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) last week approved two facade improvement grants totaling up to $41,437 and adopted a new Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy. The decisions came during the board’s June 25 meeting.

DDA approves facade grants, restaurant policy

The DDA voted unanimously to award a facade grant of up to $16,437 for Smoler Smiles and a grant of up to $25,000 for 240 North Wayne Road (one member abstained on the latter). The board also unanimously adopted a Restaurant Attraction Grant Policy aimed at supporting new dining businesses downtown. Other approved items included $147,200.39 in vendor vouchers, a $20,000 contract with Modern Consulting LLC, and funding for Municipal Service Bureau special events — all by unanimous votes except for two abstentions on the May 28 meeting minutes.

City Council reviews firefighter contract in study session

On June 29, the City Council held a study session to discuss the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the city and the Westland Professional Firefighters Local 1279. Minutes from that session have not yet been published, and no votes were taken.

Upcoming meetings

City Council — July 6, 7 p.m.

The council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) plan and is expected to vote on a new five-year labor agreement (2025-2030) for the Westland Professional Firefighters Local 1279. The agenda also includes the purchase of 10 police vehicles (four marked, six investigator) for up to $535,000, one ambulance for up to $310,811, a motor grader for $87,000, and a Ford Explorer for the Public Service department for $54,997.48.

Planning Commission — July 7, 7 p.m.

The Planning Commission will consider Case #2281, a site plan for the Bellaggio Homes single-family residential development located on the south side of Joy Road, west of Hix Road. A public hearing will be held, and the petitioner’s attendance is required. The commission will also approve its June 2 meeting minutes.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 15

The July 15 meeting has been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19.

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