{ "city": "Ferndale", "state": "Michigan", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-ferndalemi/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission will consider rezoning 241 Pearson Street to mixed‑use.", "summary": "The Ferndale Planning Commission meeting will review two rezoning applications: one for 241 Pearson Street to change from R‑2 Residential to MXD‑2 Corridor Mixed Use, and another for 146 Stratford Road to change from R‑1 Residential to MXD‑2 Corridor Mixed Use. A public hearing will be held as part of the agenda. The commission will also discuss a workshop on detention facilities and data centers presented by OHM Consultants.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1671" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Charter amendment on elected office vacancies up for vote", "summary": "The City Council will consider a charter amendment addressing vacancies in elected office. Other major items include approval of FY2027 Lead Service Line Replacement Program contracts and a professional services agreement for Eight Mile Road Water Main Improvement Design. The consent agenda includes numerous approvals for contracts, wage increases, and special event permits.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1670", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1670" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1669", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1669" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "DDA board to vote on downtown maintenance contract and FY2027 salary increases", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority board will vote on a contract for downtown maintenance and approval of FY2027 salary increases for DDA staff. They will also receive presentations on downtown wayfinding and sidewalk updates, and a recap of Art March 2026 plus a preview of the Nine on Nine Concert Series.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1668", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1668" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on charter amendment for mayor candidacy rules", "summary": "The City Council will discuss and vote on a proposed charter amendment to place on the ballot, which would require council members to resign in order to run for mayor. The consent agenda includes adoption of an ordinance banning unlawful release of balloons, approval of contracts for DPW mechanical upgrades ($69,800), pavement restoration ($20,000), and playground mulch installation ($15,990), as well as appointments to boards and commissions. A public hearing is listed but no specific item is identified.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1667", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1667" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission", "headline": "Disability Pride Month ice cream social planning on agenda", "summary": "The Ferndale Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including filling a chair vacancy and planning a Disability Pride Month ice cream social. The commission will also recap Pride events and approve prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1666", "minutes_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1666", "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1666" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission", "headline": "Commission to finalize Pride schedule, plan Disability Pride Month event", "summary": "The Ferndale Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission will discuss goal setting, review nominations for an accessibility award, finalize plans for the city's Pride schedule and preparations, and organize a Disability Pride Month ice cream social. The meeting also includes a call to audience and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1665", "minutes_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1665", "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1665" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council approves $850,668 insurance renewal and $290,730 911 system purchase", "summary": "The Ferndale City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approvals of several contracts and resolutions. Key items include a $850,668 renewal of property and liability insurance, a $290,730.59 purchase of a replacement 911 telephone system, and a $339,615 sidewalk improvement contract. The council will also hold a public hearing on a special assessment sidewalk district and discuss board appointments. The meeting will conclude with the swearing‑in of a new council member.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1664", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1664" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council - City Council Candidate Q&A", "headline": "Council to appoint member to fill vacancy", "summary": "The Ferndale City Council will hold a meeting to consider and vote on an appointment to fill a current council vacancy. Public comment will be heard before the council's discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1662", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1662" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss development at Bermuda & E. 9 Mile Road", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss a potential development proposal at the northwest corner of Bermuda and E. 9 Mile Road. Commissioners also introduce two new members and discuss immigration detention facilities and data centers.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1659", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1659" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1658", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1658" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Downtown Development Authority to adopt triennial budget for 2027-2029", "summary": "The Ferndale Downtown Development Authority will consider adopting its triennial budget for fiscal years 2027-2029 and filling a board vacancy. Also up for discussion are a proposed annual contract for social media services and a bid award for a sidewalk improvement project with the city. Presentations on downtown wayfinding and social media trends will be given.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1657", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1657" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "DDA to discuss triennial budget and downtown wayfinding plan", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a triennial budget for FY 2027-2029, implementation of downtown wayfinding and sidewalk improvements, updates to a valet parking pilot, and a sponsorship request for Ferndale Pride. The board will also accept a resignation and approve prior meeting minutes and financial reports.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1656", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1656" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Joint Pension Boards", "headline": "Pension board to see first draft of combining police/fire and city employee systems", "summary": "The joint pension boards will receive the first draft of ordinances to merge the Police and Fire Pension System with the Employee Retirement System. They will also review Q3 2025-2026 performance reports for both funds and consider approving rebalance/liquidity plans. A qualified transfer of excess pension assets to a 401(h) account is on the table, and the board will vote on rescheduling August and November 2026 meetings due to the asset manager's unavailability.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1655", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1655" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1653", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1653" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Cypress Partners LOI and parking pilot programs", "summary": "The Ferndale City Council will vote on a consent agenda including several proclamations and contracts, and then take up regular agenda items: a Letter of Intent with Cypress Partners, a valet parking pilot program, a private parking lease agreement, and a bid award for the Nine Mile DDA Sidewalk and Concrete Improvement Project. The meeting also includes presentations on the Oakland County Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal and a network improvements report.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1654", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1654" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1651", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1651" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Council - City Council Applicant Forum", "headline": "City Council applicant forum: candidate presentations", "summary": "This is a special meeting for Ferndale City Council applicants to present to the council and public. The council will also consider a consent agenda item to approve a certification for the Harding Park Inline Skate Rink Replacement Project. Public comment is allowed at the start.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1652", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1652" }, { "date": "2026-05-01", "body": "Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss Withington sidewalk and wayfinding", "summary": "The Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Commission will discuss several projects including the Withington Sidewalk, DDA wayfinding, and Ferndale Pride planning. They will also review the Council Boards and Commissions project and set goals for the commission. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and a call to audience.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1650", "minutes_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1650", "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1650" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1647", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1647" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board", "headline": "Police advisory board reviews complaints, annual report", "summary": "The Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board will approve minutes from January, hear a Chief's Report, and then discuss two main items: a review of Response to Resistance reports and police conduct complaints, and the board's annual report. A public comment period is included. The meeting is procedural with focused oversight.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1648", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1648" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1649", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1649" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board", "headline": "Board to discuss police conduct complaints and response reports", "summary": "The Citizens Police Advisory & Review Board will review Response to Resistance (R2R) reports and Police Conduct Complaints (PCC), and discuss the PCC process. The agenda also includes a Chief's Report and public comment period. No votes or decisions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1646", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1646" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council - Special Meeting", "headline": "Council considers closed session for attorney memo", "summary": "The Ferndale City Council will consider entering a closed session to discuss an attorney memo exempt from public disclosure under Michigan law. The meeting also includes roll call, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1645", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1645" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Ferndale City Council to adopt FYE 27-29 triennial budget", "summary": "The Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading to adopt the triennial budget for fiscal years ending 2027–2029. The consent agenda includes approvals for contracts, policy amendments, appointments, and a councilmember resignation. Discussion items cover downtown parking and filling the council vacancy.", "agenda_url": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1644", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ferndalemi.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1644" } ] }