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Dearborn Heights council approves Beach Daly site, warned $10 million state grant could be lost without quick action

Dearborn Heights City Council · October 16, 2025
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Summary

After a presentation on a failing fire station and a feasibility study, the council approved the Beach Daly site for a new station and authorized design work; State Rep. Erin Burns warned the $10 million state community enhancement grant expires 2026-09-30 if the city does not act.

Council approved moving forward with the Beach Daly site concept for a new Dearborn Heights fire station after a presentation from Partners in Architecture and testimony from the fire chief and the state representative.

State Rep. Erin Burns told the council the city received a $10,000,000 community enhancement grant two years ago and warned the grant could be at risk unless the city acts. "The grant expires on 09/30/2026," Burns said, adding, "The risk of a clawback of the $10,000,000 is real." She urged the…

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