Westland City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Westland City Council held a meeting on September 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of bids for the South Marman and Cherry Hill sidewalk gap programs, with contracts awarded to Varientos Contracting and Hartwell Cement Company respectively, totaling approximately $51,191 for South Marman. The council also approved additional funding of $14,136 for the purchase and outfitting of three 2026 Ford F-250 vehicles for the Department of Public Service, and authorized the purchase and outfitting of a replacement animal care and rescue vehicle for the police department, not to exceed $110,000. A significant portion of the meeting focused on service issues with Priority Waste, the city's waste management contractor, including updates on fleet upgrades with 70 of 91 new trucks delivered and about 100 new employees hired to improve service reliability. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend business hours for marijuana retailers, extending opening times from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m., with further adoption planned at the next meeting. Public comments highlighted ongoing concerns about waste management, property maintenance, and community safety. Motions to approve vouchers and move certain consent calendar items to new business were passed unanimously.