Ferndale City Council Meeting - April 13, 2026

The Ferndale City Council met on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 300 E 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI. The agenda included presentations, a public hearing on the triennial budget, a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals, and several regular agenda items. No transcript or minutes were provided, so this summary reflects only the items listed on the agenda; no discussion, public comment, or voting outcomes are available.

Presentation

• Update from Oakland County Commissioner Charlie Cavell
• Microchip Scanning Station Presentation (presentation and potential partnership with Second Chances Animal Resources, Inc.)

Public Hearing

• FYE 27-29 Triennial Budget - First Reading – A public hearing was held for the first reading of the three-year budget for fiscal years ending 2027-2029. No testimony or discussion is recorded.

Consent Agenda

The following items were listed on the consent agenda for approval en bloc:

• 7.A: Approval of meeting minutes from March 21 and March 23, 2026
• 7.B: Appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions
• 7.C: Resolution supporting repeal of Michigan Public Act 389 of 2016 and affirming local waste diversion authority
• 7.D: Resolution recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day
• 7.E: Resolution to authorize BALAM CAFE, LLC as a qualified licensee for the Ferndale Social District
• 7.F: Sustain and confirm denial of FOIA appeal 26-105
• 7.G: Resolution adopting Municipal Employees' Retirement System Defined Benefit Plans
• 7.H: Special event permit for 2nd Annual Ferndale Market Days (July 20-21, 2026)
• 7.I: Special event permit for Funky Ferndale Art Fair (September 25-27, 2026)
• 7.J: Adoption of Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws
• 7.K: Adoption of Planning Commission Bylaws
• 7.L: Support for installation of proposed sculpture on Woodward Avenue median
• 7.M: Five-year Granicus contract renewal ($41,366.84)
• 7.N: Purchase of bulk road salt from Detroit Salt Company ($20,223)
• 7.O: Lead cleanup and bullet trap range maintenance by Best Technology Systems ($10,415)
• 7.P: Three-year master service agreement renewal with Amilia Technologies USA, Inc.
• 7.Q: Purchase of Landmaster L7 Pro/XL from Great Lakes Segway ($28,898)
• 7.R: Agreement with Second Chances Animal Resources, Inc. for microchip scanning station
• 7.S: Concrete and surface restoration services by Great Lakes Contracting Solutions ($13,900)
• 7.T: Authorization for Parks and Recreation Director to sign senior trip contracts under $2,000 for 12 months
• 7.U: Purchase of larvicide materials and participation in Oakland County West Nile Virus program ($7,800)
• 7.V: Emergency fire apparatus repairs by Cummins ($11,950)
• 7.W: Approval of bills and payrolls as submitted by Finance Director

Regular Agenda

• 8.A: Water Contract Amendment No. 6 with Great Lakes Water Authority – Proposed amendment to the existing water service agreement.
• 8.B: Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Applications – Resolution to establish a moratorium on accepting and approving applications for data centers.
• 8.C: Bid Award for 2026 Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Rehabilitation – Award of bid to D.V.M. Utilities, Inc. for sewer rehabilitation work.
• 8.D: FiAR Fire Extinguisher Augmented Reality Training System – Approval of purchase from JHB Group, Inc. in the amount of $17,474.

Key Outcomes

No decisions or vote tallies are available because the minutes and transcript for this meeting were not provided. The agenda indicates that all listed items were scheduled for consideration and possible approval.