Summary
The city is leaving Comerica after years of fee hikes and clunky service. Huntington won an RFP among five banks, saving roughly $46,000 a year in fees. Residents' tax and water payments won't be disrupted — payments now come straight to City Hall.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves roughly $46,000 a year in banking fees.
Residents and the general fund through lower fees and faster, in-house payment processing.
Some residents question whether $10 valet pricing serves typical visitors; nearby streets may see more valet traffic.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - May 11, 2026
Starting possibly this Friday, a three-month valet pilot will park cars at Credit Union One's lot, a quarter mile from a valet stand on Bermuda, at $10 per car with the DDA absorbing costs of roughly $7,000–$15,000. Councilmembers debated whether Ferndale is a 'valet town' and whether private-lot partnerships are a lasting answer.
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
The city is leaving Comerica after years of fee hikes and clunky service. Huntington won an RFP among five banks, saving roughly $46,000 a year in fees. Residents' tax and water payments won't be disrupted — payments now come straight to City Hall.
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