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Westland Continues to Prioritize Public Safety Investments

Westland, MI (July 17, 2018) -  On Monday, July 16 the Westland City Council voted to approve  a bid for the replacement of the roof at Fire Station 4, located at 37200 Palmer Road, which serves the area of Hannan to Shuman and Glenwood to Marquette.  The station also serves as a back up to Fire Station 3 which serves Shuman to Merriman and Cherry Hill to Glenwood.

The contract was awarded to MWM Roofing Company in the amount of $28,370. The current roof was installed when the station was constructed in 1971.  

Along with this structural investment, the 2018-19 FY budget also includes funding for a new 2018 F450 Type 1 rescue vehicle. The new rescue was purchased with reliability, patient comfort and safety in mind. The Westland Fire Department receives over 12,000 calls annually with about 83% relating to medical emergencies.


This unit was purchased through Michigan based Mercy Sales, utilizing consortium pricing through the Farmington Hills Fire Department. Westland received the lowest possible price and the more departments that purchase through the consortium results in a rebate from the manufacturer back to the city for added savings.

Fire Department overtime for the fiscal year 2018-2019 has also been increased to meet the demands for calls for service within Westland. In 2015 the Westland Fire Department received a grant for staffing also known as Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER). This enabled the city to reduce overtime dollars and have 13 firefighters funded under the grant qualifications. The current increase in overtime dollars guarantees additional fire services provided to fulfill meeting the demands of our department. 

"As Westland nears the end of this grant period it was necessary to increase overtime to continue to provide the service levels Westland residents have come to expect and deserve," commented Mayor Wild.  "The approval of these crucial  investments demonstrates the level of importance we place on public safety and we believe residents should be afforded the best experience available from our firefighters. "

Additional public safety investments approved in July include funding for four patrolmen coming off of a federal grant, the purchase of in-car computers and tablets for the Police Department along with the purchase and outfitting of patrolmen with body cameras.  

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City.  Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas.  The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.


 

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities.  Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based.  They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.


 

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.


 

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more.  One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.


 

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.  Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

 

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region.  Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.


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