Major Contribution Highlights
For those not familiar with the work that the Dearborn Heights TIFA has done since its formation in 1986, we have prepared some highlights of projects done in various aspects of city life in the TIFA district, investing tens of millions of dollars in our community.
Waterlines & Sewers
Beech Daly sewer expansion project; waterline replacement & relining; sewer cleaning & maintenance; combines sewers overflow separation project.
Westwood Community Schools
Administration building improvements; Robichaud High School improvements (windows, science lab, fire protection, emergency lighting, kitchen safety updates, interior & exterior doors, parking lot, track rebuild, bleachers, press box, scoreboard, concession stand, swimming pool, athletic fields, basketball gymnasium floor); Thorne Elementary School improvements (windows, roof replacement, kitchen safety updates, interior & exterior doors); former Allen Junior High School demolition & site restoration.
John F. Kennedy Jr. (JFK) Library
Construction of building; furniture & equipment; computer workstations; electronic sign; parking lot improvements.
Streets & Sidewalks
Road improvements; bridge improvements; residential sidewalk replacement; Beech Daly streetscape improvements; Van Born streetscape improvements.
Fire Department
Building improvements to Station #1 (on Telegraph at Annapolis); purchase of 2 fire trucks, 2 rescue squad vehicles, pick-up utility truck & various equipment based at Station #1; hydrants & e-lights installed in the TIFA district.
Property Acquisition & Restoration
Purchase, restoration and maintenance of lots containing blight, unsafe conditions, etc.
Emergency Management
Flood warning system; emergency sirens; emergency operations center at Justice Center.
Department of Public Works
DPW headquarters building & yard improvements; construction vehicles; recycling center construction; street lights; tree trimming; Ecorse Creek bank stabilization.
Daly Park
Walking/jogging track; roller-blade/roller-hockey park; play structures; tennis courts; volleyball court; concrete base for exercise equipement; lighting; signage; various grounds improvements.
City Services
Ordinance department funding; Contributions for administrative services.
Police Department / Justice Center
Construction of Justice Center; Justice Center improvements; Crime Prevention Officer funding; domestic violence & drug education; impound lot; police memorial monument; 911 system hardware upgrades.
Economic Development
Business grants & incentives; feasibility studies; marketing studies; master plan contribution.
(Updated January 2026)
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Annual Synopsis of Activities
2024-2025
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- JFK Library Improvements
- Daly Park Improvement
- Westwood School District Facility Improvements
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Sewer System Improvements
- DPW Headquarters Improvements
- Economic Development/Stabilization maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board.
2023-2024
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- Daly Park Improvements
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board.
2022-2023
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- JFK Library Improvements
- DPW Headquarters Improvements
- Daly Park Improvement
- Fire Station #1 Improvements
- LED Streetlight Upgrades
- Neighborhood Tree Trimming Project
- Westwood School District Facility Improvements
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board. Due to the COVID shutdowns and subsequent labor/parts shortages in recent years, many anticipated projects were postponed. The TIFA is currently working with the city to identify funding opportunities in a capital improvements plan to be implemented in the near future.
2021-2022
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- JFK Library Improvements
- DPW Headquarters Improvements
- Daly Park Improvement
- Fire Station #1 Improvements
- LED Streetlight Upgrades
- Neighborhood Tree Trimming Project
- Westwood School District Facility Improvements
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board. Due to the COVID shutdowns and subsequent labor/parts shortages in recent years, many anticipated projects were postponed. The TIFA is currently working with the city to identify funding opportunities in a capital improvements plan to be implemented in the near future.
2020-2021
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- JFK Library Improvements
- Justice Center Improvements
- DPW Headquarters Improvements
- Daly Park Improvements
- Neighborhood Tree Trimming Project
- Westwood School District Facility Improvements
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board. Due to the recent COVID shutdowns, many anticipated projects were postponed. The TIFA is currently in discussions with the city to identify funding opportunities in a capital improvements plan to be completed in the near future.
2019-2020
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- Fire Station #1 Improvements
- Justice Center Improvements
- Daly Park Improvements
- Neighborhood Tree Trimming Project
- Business Improvement Grant Program
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board.
2018-2019
- Justice Center Bond Payment
- Contribution toward JFK Library Bond Payment
- Fire Station #1 Improvements
- Justice Center Improvements
- Daly Park Improvements
- Neighborhood Tree Trimming Project
- Westwood School District Facility Improvements
- Business Improvement Grant Program
- TIFA District Ordinance Officer Funding
- Economic Development/Stabilization acquisition and maintenance of commercial properties
* Funds leftover from the annual budget are held in reserve for future Bond Payments or other major projects as determined by the TIFA Board.
