Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

Submit a FOIA

The City Clerk’s office fulfills FOIA requests for all City departments and records pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. To submit a FOIA request for documents, please use the online FOIA Request Form for the fastest response.

• Written Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
• FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
• FOIA Cost Worksheet

Alternately, you may choose to submit your detailed written request by any of the following methods. Please note that these methods may result in a longer wait:

   ·    Email: foia@ferndalemi.gov

   ·    Fax: 248-655-7994

   ·    In person: Ferndale City Hall during regular hours of operation

   ·    Mail:
       Ferndale City Clerk
       Attn: FOIA
       300 E Nine Mile Rd
       Ferndale, MI 48220

For questions regarding FOIA Requests, please send an email to foia@ferndalemi.gov or call City Clerk Anthony Essmaker at 248-546-2525 (Ext. 105).

Appeals, Exemptions, and Info

2022 FOIA Packet

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Affidavit of Indigency

Affidavit of Indigency: Requesting Fee Waiver
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Employee Retirement System

Please follow the process above to submit your request for Retirement System documents.

Ferndale ERS Written Public Summary of FOIA Procedures & Guidelines
Ferndale ERS FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
Ferndale ERS FOIA Cost Worksheet
Ferndale ERS FOIA Request Form‍

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Police & Fire Retirement System

Please follow the process above to submit your request for Retirement System documents.

Ferndale PF Written Public Summary of FOIA Procedures & Guidelines
Ferndale PF FOIA Procedures & Guidelines
Ferndale PF FOIA Cost Worksheet
Ferndale PF FOIA Request Form