City News

It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

As of the late evening hours on Sunday, July 6, the Fire Department reported several downed power line outages along the stretch of Gainsboro between Woodland and Maplehurst. The Fire Department and DTE are on the scene actively working to make repairs. The Public Works Department has barricaded Gainsboro at those cross streets for safety precautions. The City will share updates as they become available.

Summer property taxes are available as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025. View your balance, pay your bill, see detailed tax information, and print a copy of your tax bill through the BS&A online portal at bsaonline.com/?uid=512. Taxes are due on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Please review this article for holiday reminders regarding the Fourth of July, including trash and recycling delays, firework policies and safety, free parking, and more.

Monday's City Council Meeting was packed full of eager staff, commissioners, residents, and families to support many award recipients honored by the Arts and Beautification Commission, Fire Department, and Police Department. The City extends our gratitude to the honorees.

The City is pleased to announce the transition to Pay by Zone Parking, a new, modernized, and efficient parking system in Downtown Ferndale.

The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for Oakland County, effective until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Please review the attached stormcare and flooding tips.

Parking will be free in Ferndale from Monday, June 9, 2025, to Friday, June 20, 2025, as the City transitions to a new parking system: Pay by Zone.

Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held on vehicles that have been deemed abandoned by the Ferndale Police Department. The auction will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Monaghan’s Towing Inc., 21680 Fern St., Oak Park, MI 48237. A list of vehicles for auction can be found in the attached article. Terms of Sale: Cash-As-Is-Condition.

Drop in to the Geary Park Skate Jam on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Geary Park, in partnership with Modern Skate and Surf. Skaters can compete in four categories—skateboarding, inline skating, BMX, and scootering. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere of vendors, music, games, activities, apparel, and food trucks. This is a super exciting event, whether you’re ready to skate on or view some action-packed competitions.

It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix. View this article for active water main breaks, hydrant uses, or brown water reports in your area.

A Message from Mayor Raylon Leaks-May to the Ferndale Community: "Thank you for saying YES to preserving our municipal services. I wish to extend my immense gratitude and appreciation to you for sharing your voice..."

The results of the May 6, 2025, Election are in: The City of Ferndale Millage Restoration Proposal has passed.

This year, the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission recommended to the City Council that Ferndale not take part in No Mow May and instead encourage residents to partake in pollinator-aware lawn care.

We have an exciting development from the Finance Department! The City has transitioned to a new and improved, modernized BS&A payment system that offers smoother transactions, a user-friendly experience, and elevated customer service.

CONSTRUCTION ALERT FOR WEST TROY STREET: Starting the week of April 28, 2025, from Woodward Ave to The dot Parking Garage. Concrete repair work will begin soon on West Troy Street as part of the 2025 Pavement Improvement Program. This project is expected to last 4–6 weeks and will significantly improve the roadway.

Get excited! The Fern and Learn program is back for the third year in a row. Do you have questions about how the City operates? Are you curious about what City staff does on a day-to-day basis? Do you have questions or concerns you want to address? This is the place for you.

The City of Ferndale and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) are pleased to announce a Home Chore Grant for Ferndale residents. Qualified low-income residents and seniors can apply for home repairs and yard cleanup for projects up to $5,000. 

Grab coffee with Colleen, the City of Ferndale's new City Manager. Colleen O'Toole will be at the new Qahwati Cafe, located at 22754 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The City of Ferndale is thrilled to welcome Colleen O’Toole as the new City Manager. After a stringent national search effort between City Staff and City Council—including several rounds of researching, surveying, interviewing, and discussion—City Council unanimously appointed O’Toole at the Monday, February 10, 2025, public meeting.