FERNDALE, MICHIGAN
City News
Annual Budget Meeting to be Held Saturday, March 18
Ferndale City Council will hold their annual budget workshop on Saturday, March 18 in City Hall Council Chambers from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ferndale Offers New Residential Rain Barrel Program
The City of Ferndale is pleased to partner with MI Rain Barrel to offer a new community rain barrel program. Residents are eligible to purchase a rain barrel kit at a deep discount thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Rain barrels are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Read on to learn whether a rain barrel is right for your home. Already decided? Purchase your rain barrel now by visiting the MI Rain Barrel signup page.
The Daddy Daughter Dance Returns On February 18, 2023
Join Ferndale Parks and Recreation for the return of the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Ferndale High School!
2022 Property Tax Reminders
The last day to pay any remaining 2022 summer and/or winter property tax balance is Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, all unpaid 2022 property taxes are delinquent and must be paid with additional penalties to the Oakland County Treasurer. During the months of March and April, a revised tax statement from the City of Ferndale must accompany your remittance to the Oakland County Treasurer.
Ferndale City Hall To Display Pan-African Flag In Honor Of Black History Month
For the third year in a row, Ferndale City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to raise the Pan-African flag outside City Hall in honor of Black History Month. The flag will be displayed for the entire month of February.
Community Meeting Held: Flock Safety
The City of Ferndale hosted a community meeting on Jan. 25, 2023, to present information about Flock Safety—a tool that has been proposed by the Ferndale Detectives Bureau.
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.