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Votes at a glance: Westland City Council actions on key contracts, grants and licenses
Summary
A summary of motions the Westland City Council approved during the meeting, including consent calendar items, contracts, purchases and a scheduled closed session; includes vote outcomes and brief descriptions for each item.
The Westland City Council took the following actions at its meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (approved as amended): Minutes of the 01/28/2025 study session; agreement with Wayne‑Westland Community Schools for a John Glenn High School police officer liaison (one‑year term, effective immediately); EMS transport and fire service billing contract with EMS Management and Consultants Inc. (7‑year agreement, expiring 01/31/2032); approval of the William Ganang Cemetery Fencing Project (American Fence and Supply Company, not to exceed $42,935); cybersecurity training subscription renewal through CDW (one year, $8,602); adoption of budget amendments through 12/31/2024 for FY ending 06/30/2025; adoption of a resolution for long‑term maintenance of the storm water system. The clerk announced the consent calendar passed.
- Closed study session scheduled: Council approved holding a closed study session on Feb. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. to consult regarding Zaden v. Westland, citing Michigan statutory exemptions MCL 15.268(1)(e) and (h). Motion passed unanimously.
- Professional services agreement with Higuera Health Inc.: Approved to continue on‑site social‑worker services for the Westland Police Department through Sept. 30, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
- Utility Finance Solutions (UFS) professional services agreement: Approved for a utility rate and capital planning study, not to exceed $34,500; staff noted prior engagements with UFS (2018, 2021) and that the contractor provides three‑year rate projections and five‑year budget analysis. Motion carried unanimously.
- Jefferson Barnes Community Vitality Center swing sets: Approved purchase from Sinclair (d/b/a GameTime) not to exceed $21,727.07. Motion carried.
- Liquor license and permits for Eloise Asylum (30712 Michigan Ave.): Approved a new Class C on‑premise license, SDM license with Sunday sales and an entertainment permit; staff said the city will have five on‑premise licenses remaining after this approval. Motion carried.
- Reprogram CDBG/HOME funds: Approved reprogramming $10,000 in CDBG/HOME funds (previously associated with a summer camp request) to an eligible program/project per staff recommendation; council discussion emphasized CDBG public‑service caps and neighborhood interests. Motion carried 6–1.
How votes were handled
Most items were approved by roll call following motion and support. Where councilors sought further explanation, staff provided clarifying remarks on funding sources, procurement history and program limits. Several items were moved from the consent calendar into new business for discussion before final votes.
