FERNDALE, MICHIGAN
City News
December 19, 2022 City Council Meetings & Agendas
City Council will hold both of its December meetings on Monday, December 19, 2022.
Ferndale Community Foundation Accepting 2022 Nonprofit Grant Applications
The Ferndale Community Group Foundation—an organization that provides grant funding to in-need community groups in the areas of health, culture, education, the arts, and other human services—has released its grant application for 2022.
The Annual Santa Parade Returns December 3
Santa is coming to town! The annual Santa Parade returns on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and begins at Harding Park.
City & DDA to Host New Jingle & Mingle Event
It’s the holiday season, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Let’s kick off the winter season of fun, spirit, and giving as we Jingle and Mingle!
Resident-led Facilities Task Force Report Presented, Received by City Council
Following a six-month appointment, the Resident-led Facilities Task Force presented their final report at a special meeting of the Ferndale City Council on October 17, 2022.
Ferndale Fall Festival Returns Saturday, October 1
Come celebrate the season as the Detroit Curling Club and Martin Road Park is transformed into a Fall-themed wonderland of games, activities, music, and treats on Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Vendor Issue Causing Slow Credit Card Payments
The City of Ferndale's credit card payment provider, Point & Pay, is currently experiencing performance issues that are making it more difficult to accept credit card payments. Issues include periods of extreme slowness, during which credit card transactions take up to five minutes or longer to process, and patchy outages, during which credit card payments cannot be completed. These issues are affecting all Point & Pay customers, including the City of Ferndale, and are system-wide, meaning that both online and in-person transactions are impacted.
Dream Cruise Comes to Ferndale August 19 and 20
The annual Woodward Dream Cruise is back on Friday, August 19, 2022, and Saturday, August 20, 2022. View the schedule of events below.
City's Non-Emergency Lines to be Temporarily Down for Critical Maintenance
The non-emergency phone lines will be temporarily offline for a Critical Routine Maintenance Service starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5. These updates are critical to the server.
Storms and Rain: What to Know, When and Who to Call
After weeks of dry conditions, the City received a high-yield rain and storm event on the evening of Wednesday, August 3. There are numerous reports of downed power lines and localized flooding. The following information will provide answers to your frequently asked questions.
Everything You Need to Know About the August 2 Election
The next Primary Election is Tuesday, August 2, 2022. View the information below to cast your vote!
Citizens Police Review & Advisory Board: Ferndale Seeks Community Feedback About Proposed New Ordinance
The City of Ferndale has released a final draft of the new Citizens Police Review and Advisory Board (CPAB) Ordinance. The public is invited and welcomed to review the Ordinance and provide feedback via the public comment survey.
Splash Pad Rules and Operations
The Martin Road Park Splash Pad is here! We’ve seen the feedback regarding the grand opening, so we want to take this opportunity to address some questions and concerns.
Batteries Now Accepted For Recycling at City Hall
Need to recycle old batteries? Did you miss the last recycling event? Not to worry! Thanks to our Zero Waste Program Coordinator, batteries are now accepted for recycling at City Hall.
Summer Property Taxes Available As Of July 1
Summer property taxes are live as of Friday, July 1, 2022. Paper bills have been mailed and should arrive to taxpayers by the second week of July. If you have not received yours by July 15, please email taxbilling@ferndalemi.gov to request a copy.
Fireworks: Important Safety Info
It’s that time again—fireworks season is here. We want to make sure all residents are staying safe, responsible, and courteous during this time.
Water Rate Increase as Ferndale Plans for Water Infrastructure Needs
On July 1, 2022, the City of Ferndale’s 2022-23 water rate increase will go into effect. The increase was approved by City Council on April 25, 2022, as part of the annual budget process.
Ferndale Receives Gold Certification for Environmental Leadership
The City of Ferndale has received a gold certification in recognition of environmental leadership by the 2021 Michigan Green Communities Program (MGC). 44 participating Michigan municipalities were awarded gold, silver, or bronze seals of achievement, reflecting community leadership in areas of energy efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience, recycling, environmental justice, and more. Ten communities received bronze and twelve received silver, which positions Ferndale among twenty-two communities to receive the gold certification.
UPDATED: Rainbow Crosswalk Repainting to Take Place May 31
The Rainbow Crosswalk on West Nine Mile Road will be repainted on Tuesday, May 31, which was previously scheduled for Wednesday, May 25. This will involve a temporary road closure on West Nine Mile, between Woodward and Allen, until the work is complete. There may be some delays, and be sure to follow all posted detours.
City's Online Payment System to be Temporarily Delayed Tuesday, April 24
Ferndale's online payment system, Point and Pay, will be conducting emergency maintenance on the morning of Tuesday, May 24, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and continuing into the late morning hours.