On the agenda: Ferndale City Council - Apr 13, 2026 — Data Center (Apr 13)

The City of Ferndale
Agenda
City Council Meeting
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
City Hall, 300 E 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220

1.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4.

PRESENTATION

4.A

Update from Oakland County Commissioner Charlie Cavell

4.B

Microchip Scanning Station Presentation

5.

CALL TO AUDIENCE Strict half-hour; excess of half-hour immediately prior to Call to Council.
Please state your name and address.
Time Limitation for Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker

6.

PUBLIC HEARING - Time Limitation for Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker

6.A
7.

FYE 27-29 Triennial Budget - First Reading
CONSENT AGENDA

7.A

Approval of the March 21, 2026 and March 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes

7.B

Approval of the Listed Appointments and Reappointments to City Boards and Commissions

7.C

Approval of Resolution Supporting the Repeal of Michigan Public Act 389 of 2016 and
Affirmation of Local Authority to Advance Waster Diversion Goals

7.D

Approval of Resolution Recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Ferndale

7.E

Approval of Resolution to Authorize BALAM CAFE, LLC as a Qualified Licensee for the Ferndale
Social District

7.F

Sustention and Confirmation of the Denial of Appeal for FOIA Request 26-105

7.G

Approval of Resolution Adopting the Municipal Employees' Retirement System Defined Benefit
Plans
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7.H

Approval of a Special Event Permit for the 2nd Annual Ferndale Market Days, to be Held on July
20 & 21, 2026

7.I

Approval of a 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 the Installation of the Proposed Sculpture to the Woodward Avenue Median

7.M

Approval of Five-Year Granicus Contract Renewal in the Amount of $41,366.84

7.N

Approval of the Purchase of Bulk Road Salt from Detroit Salt Company in the Amount of
$20,223

7.O

Approval of Lead Cleanup and Bullet Trap Range Maintenance by Best Technology Systems for
$10,415

7.P

Approval of the Three Year Master Service Agreement Renewal with Amilia Technologies USA,
Inc.

7.Q

Approval of Landmaster L7 Pro / XL from Great Lakes Segway in the Amount of $28,898

7.R

Approval of Agreement Between the City of Ferndale and Second Chances Animal Resources,
Inc. to Install a Microchip Scanning Station

7.S

Approval of Concrete and Surface Restoration Services by Great Lakes Contracting Solutions in
the Amount of $13,900

7.T

Authorization for the Parks and Recreation Director to Sign Contracts Related to Upcoming
Senior Trips with Payment Amounts Under $2,000 for a 12-Month Period

7.U

Approve Purchase of Larvicide Materials and Participation in Oakland County West Nile Virus
Program for $7,800

7.V

Approve Emergency Fire Apparatus Repairs by Cummins in the Amount of $11,950

7.W

Approval of Bills and Payrolls as Submitted by the Finance Director and Subject to Review by
the Council Finance Committee

8.

REGULAR AGENDA

8.A

Approval of Water Contract Amendment No. 6 with Great Lakes Water Authority

8.B

Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance and Approval
of Applications for Data Centers
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8.C

Consideration of Bid Award for 2026 Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Rehabilitation to D.V.M.
Utilities, Inc.

8.D

Approval of FiAR Fire Extinguisher Augmented Reality Fire Extinguisher from JHB Group, Inc. in
the amount of $17,474

9.

CALL TO COUNCIL

10. ADJOURNMENT

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