Donnie Johnson

Downtown parking deficit and proposed deck at 165 E. 9 Mile

The parking deck's debt service could be offset by tax increment financing, meaning public dollars are potentially on the line for the garage portion.

Immigration detention facility moratorium extension

No direct budget impact per the staff report.

Vacant and abandoned building enforcement

Residential registration fees drop to $300 since the fire department cannot regulate single-family homes; abatement costs handled in-house.

Youth sports training facility concept at 1975 Hilton

None identified; potential costs are private construction-management matters.

Attainable Housing Facilities Act — possible missing-middle tax incentive

Could reduce design costs for homeowners adding ADUs.

Building height and downtown character

No direct cost to the city; the applicant pays all costs of recording the rezoning agreement.

Data center moratorium extension

No direct cost — the moratorium buys time for staff to draft regulations.

Martin Road Park construction and playground equipment

About $1.7 million total, mostly reimbursed by $2.1 million in grant funding.

Lead service line replacement program funding

Roughly $40,000 across the water and facility contracts combined.

PATIO Zone social district expansion

No direct cost stated; the plan enables a state-permitted social district downtown.

Water, sewer and sanitation rate study

About $1.08 million combined, already in the FY27 capital plan — roughly 1% per year of the water/sewer budget over equipment life.

Fire Headquarters renovation planning

$45,000 budgeted for the updated study; pension savings of up to 50% possible if the ballot measure passes.

Emergency alert system (OakAlert) launches in Ferndale

More than 300 residents received $100 tickets during the notification outage.

Lennon Park improvements with county grant

The city would likely front a match of roughly 50% of project costs, partly covered by in-kind work and other grants.

Pension systems consolidation

Could save the general fund about $800,000 to $1 million per year if voters approve.

Continued lawn and snow services for seniors and disabled residents

An extra $43,000 in grant funding — roughly 5-6 more $5,000 home repair grants.

Eight Mile Road Water Main Replacement

Contract of $647,907.50 awarded to Bricco Excavating.

Water billing estimated reads

No budget impact; some residents may see estimated rather than actual bills this cycle.

2026 Pavement Marking Program

$70,990 from budgeted pavement maintenance funds.

Revised FY27 tax rate reflects Headlee rollback

No increase in the city share of the property tax rate.

Approval of Agenda with Amendment

FYE 27-29 Triennial Budget - First Reading

Consent Agenda (Items 7.A-7.W)

Water Contract Amendment No. 6 with Great Lakes Water Authority

Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Applications

Bid Award for 2026 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation to D.V.M. Utilities, Inc.

FiAR Augmented Reality Fire Extinguisher from JHB Group, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adoption of Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws

Adoption of Planning Commission Bylaws

Support for the Installation of the Proposed Sculpture to the Woodward Avenue Median

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

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

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

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

FYE 27-29 Triennial Budget - First Reading

Water Contract Amendment No. 6 with Great Lakes Water Authority

Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Applications

Bid Award for 2026 CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation to D.V.M. Utilities, Inc.

FiAR Augmented Reality Fire Extinguisher from JHB Group, Inc.

approve the bid award for the 2026 Cured-In-Place (CIPP) Sewer Rehabilitation project to D.V.M. Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $356,055.00, with the expense charged to the Water/Sewer Fund 592-000-9

approve the purchase of the FiAR Fire Extinguisher Augmented Reality Fire Extinguisher from JHB Group, Inc. in the amount of $17,474.00, as submitted by the Fire Chief.

approve the Water Contract Amendment No. 6 with the Great Lakes Water Authority.

acknowledge the first reading of the FY27-29 Triennial Budget and to move to a second reading and adoption at the April 27, 2026 regular meeting.

adopt the resolution establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance and Approval of Applications for Data Centers and Directing Staff to Study Appropriate Regulatory Standards, as sponsored by

approve the purchase of one (1) sewer inspection (CCTV) truck through CoPro+ purchasing contract 2023-JC-060-M, from M-Tech, in the amount of $398,407.00, from 592-000-977.500, as submitted by the DPW

adopt the Amended Social District Ordinance defining new boundaries

approve the purchase of one (1) Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner from MacQueen Equipment through the State of Michigan MI-Deal Contract #MA240000000166, from Macqueen Equipment, for $684,265.00,

approve a Special Event Permit for the 16th Annual 'Ferndale Pride', to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and suspend the Ferndale Social District known as the PATIO Zone during the event

Immigration Enforcement Ordinance — Second Reading and Adoption

Amendment to the Social District Ordinance (PATIO Zone Expansion)

Special Event Permit — 16th Annual Ferndale Pride (May 30, 2026)

Adoption of Amendment to Animal Sales Ordinance

Purchase of Sewer Inspection (CCTV) Truck — $398,407

Purchase of Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner — $684,265

adopt the amended Animal Sales Ordinance, as sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Mikulski

acknowledge the Second Reading and authorize the adoption of the Immigration Enforcement Ordinance, as sponsored by Councilmember Kelley

adopt the resolution regarding a temporary moratorium concerning immigration detention facilities

approve the First Reading of the Immigration Enforcement Ordinance and move to Second Reading at the March 23, 2026 regular City Council meeting

FY2027-FY2032 Capital Improvement Plan

Temporary Moratorium on Immigration Detention Centers (Resolution)

approve the FY2027-FY2032 Ferndale Capital Improvement Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission and submitted by the Assistant City Manager

First Reading of Immigration Enforcement Ordinance

approve the Planned Unit Development Amendment request for 3178 Hilton Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission

approve the Resolution to place the attached Proposal on the August 2026 Ballot to have Council establish the terms and conditions of the operation of the Ferndale Police and Fireman Retirement System

approve the Resolution to place a proposal on the August 2026 ballot to remove the Civil Service Board, Chapter XXA, Civil Service, of the Charter of the City of Ferndale, as submitted by the City Man

Planned Unit Development Amendment for 3178 Hilton Road (LifeLab Kids)

Ballot Proposal to Remove the Civil Service Board (Charter Chapter XXA)

Ballot Proposal to Govern Police and Fire Retirement System by Ordinance

award the contract for the 2026 Water Main Improvement Program to Bricco Excavating Company, LLC in the amount of $647,907.50, as submitted by the DPW Director

adopt the Resolution Directing the Creation of a Racial Impact Assessment

Bid Award — 2026 Water Main Improvement Program

Adoption of Racial Impact Assessment Resolution

Said the assessment was supposed to have been completed years ago and the council should publicly instruct the city manager to complete it.

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mikulski, to approve the first reading of the Community Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance, to schedule a Public Hearing at a Special Meeting on February 2, 20

Motion by Sabatini, seconded by Kelley, to approve the resolution to submit to the State of Michigan a 2025-2026 Deficit Elimination Plan for the Auto Parking Fund.

Motion by Kelley, seconded by Mikulski, to approve the Class C Development District License for Smoke Ferndale, LLC, located at 345 E. Nine Mile Road.

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mikulski, to approve the resolution for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and the Community Benefits Agreement with Ferlito Group for 1200 W. Nine Mile Road, as submitted

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Mikulski, to approve the proposed Conditional Rezoning request from I-1, Industrial, to MXD-1, Neighborhood Mixed Use, with conditions, as recommended by the Planning Co

Class C Development District Liquor License — City Smoke Ferndale, LLC, 345 E. Nine Mile Road

Conditional Rezoning — 660 E. 10 Mile Road (I-1 to MXD-1)

PILOT Resolution and Community Benefits Agreement — Ferlito Group, 1200 W. Nine Mile Road

First Reading — Community Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance

2025-2026 Deficit Elimination Plan — Auto Parking Fund

to confirm the appointment of Councilmember Mikulski to the position of Mayor Pro Tem.

to table the resolution for Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and the Community Benefits Agreement with Ferlito Group for 1200 W. Nine Mile Road for consideration at the January 26, City Council Meetin