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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

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Westland Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Fire Station

Who: City of Westland

What: New City Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony

Where: 35701 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI

When: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.

Why: Groundbreaking of the brand new Ralph Savini Fire Station

Westland, MI -City dignitaries, department heads and members of the Westland City Council are inviting residents, the press and business leaders to join them in a Groundbreaking Ceremony to inaugurate the construction of Westland's new Ralph Savini Fire Station. With shovels in hand, they will gather at the site of the new fire station, located next to the former Service Merchandise building on Tuesday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m. to kick off a momentous occasion in the City's history.

Upon completion, the Ralph Savini Fire Station will move from the Ford Road location to the newly constructed 11,223 square foot facility. Ideally located in the heart of Westland's "Shop and Dine" district, this $3.1 million construction is being funded with tax revenues generated by the City's Tax Increment Finance Authority.

"Our Shop & Dine District is in the midst of a much needed economic and community redevelopment," stated Mayor Wild. "The City's reinvestment is a positive course for business owner's, residents and visitors to follow to ensure the continued growth;" Wild continued.

The result will be a more modern, functional Fire Station with the most up to date technology that will serve the residents and businesses of Westland for years to come. The estimated completion date is November 2014.

"We welcome everyone to come out and join us for this historic celebration;" concluded Mayor Wild.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".