The Westland City Council approved a resolution allocating up to $150,000 in ARPA funds for improvements at JC Park, focusing on upgraded field lighting, dugout covers and bench repairs.

Council pro tem said the park’s current condition has discouraged some teams from using the fields and stressed the need to make the facility usable for tournaments and evening games. Director Mulligan provided a cost breakdown during the meeting: about $100,000 for upgraded LED lighting, $30,000 for vinyl dugout covers and $20,000 for bench repair and replacement.

Councilwoman Baumann noted the park’s local history and recent passing of a community member connected to the park; other councilmembers said the improvements will make the fields safer and more attractive for tournaments and community use. The motion passed unanimously and staff were asked to proceed with procurement and scheduling work.