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Two Positions Available on Planning Commission

Two Positions Available on Planning Commission

The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the City Council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the City’s decision-making process.

There are two upcoming vacancies on the Planning Commission for four-year terms beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026. The Planning Commission plays a vital role in City government by reviewing, conducting hearings where applicable, and making recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Titles 16 through 18 of the Ferndale Municipal Code, the City’s Official Zoning Map, and Shoreline Master Program.

To apply for one of these positions, please fill out this application and email it to City Clerk Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. December 26, 2022.

November 10, 2022

Girders Arrive at Thornton Overpass Site

You may have seen the arrival of several girders for the Thornton Overpass project yesterday.
These concrete structures provide the primary support for the bridge and are a critical component for the final construction. Each girder weighs a little less than 130,000 lbs – that’s almost as heavy as the space shuttle, two bulldozers or eighty-five cows!
Thank you for your patience on the roads as the girders make their way through our city. You can find more information and a live webcam of the project at www.cityofferndale.org/Thornton
November 9, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Friday, November 4th – Friday, November 11th

Thornton Overpass Girder Delivery

  • Intersections at Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton
  • I-5 Exit 263 and Portal Way Roundabouts

Drivers should expect delays from Friday, November 4th through Friday, November 11th, as girders for the Thornton Overpass bridge will be delivered to the project site. Maneuvering the massive girders and other equipment through Ferndale city streets to the overpass work zone will cause intermittent traffic delays at various pinch points on Thornton Street and at the I-5 Exit 263 and Portal Way roundabouts.

Parking will be restricted around the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton on some days. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic when girders are moving through. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.

Planned schedule:

Friday, November 4th             7am-1pm
Potential impacts to traffic near the Portal Way Roundabout as cranes and equipment mobilize to the worksite.

Monday, November 7th        7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of these intersections. No parking signage will be posted.

Tuesday, November 8th         7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersections of Vista/Thornton and Malloy/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of these intersections. No parking signage will be posted.

Wednesday, November 9th   7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the intersection of Vista/Thornton as girders are delivered to the worksite. No parking in the vicinity of this intersection. No parking signage will be posted.

Thursday, November 10th     7am-5pm
Potential impacts to traffic near the Portal Way Roundabout as cranes and equipment mobilize to the worksite.

Friday, November 11th          7am-5pm
Intermittent impacts to traffic near the I-5 Exit 263 Roundabout and the Portal Way Roundabout as girders are delivered to the worksite.

November 1, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Main Street between Barrett Rd. and Old Settler Dr.

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Main Street between Barrett Rd. and Old Settler Dr. on Tuesday, November 1st. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Work will take place at one work area at a time and the traffic revision will shift locations throughout the day. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This closure is for preliminary work associated with the Main Street: Barret Rd. to Old Settler Dr. Improvement Project.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006

October 31, 2022

Ferndale Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Star Park Vandalism Suspects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ferndale Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Star Park Vandalism Suspects

The Ferndale Police Department is looking for assistance identifying any people responsible for the damage done to the Star Park restroom and shelter over the weekend.  Sometime between Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser were both destroyed, two trash cans were damaged and will need to be replaced, along with other miscellaneous damage. Ferndale Public Works has estimated the repairs and cleanup will cost around $3,000.  If you have any information regarding this incident, we are asking you contact the Ferndale Police Department at Contact@ferndalepd.org.

October 31, 2022

Now Hiring: Recruit or Lateral Police Officer

Now Hiring: Recruit or Lateral Police Officer

The Ferndale Police Department consists of 22 commissioned officers and 5 support personnel.  Ferndale is a vibrant community of over 15,000 people located on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 6 miles north of Bellingham and 13 miles south of the Canadian border.

  • 4 Ten-Hour Shifts per week (Mon-Thu or Thu-Sun) with Night Shift Premium Pay
  • Thursday Crossover Training Days
  • Premium Pay for Specialized Positions (Detectives, SWAT, Firearms, Active Shooter, EVOC, Tac Med, Less Lethal, FTO)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Education Incentive
  • Longevity Pay
  • Clothing Allowance
  • LEOFF 2 Retirement/Washington Deferred Compensation Program
  • Take-Home Vehicle
  • Lateral Police Officers start at up to Year 5 pay schedule DOE

Application: Support Services Supervisor Debbie Wharton at:  DWharton@ferndalepd.org

 

2023 Police Officer Monthly Salary
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8
$6,770 $6,972 $7,252 $7,544 $8,019 $8,139 $8,261 $8,426
October 27, 2022

Brief Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Ferndale Suspect

Brief Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Ferndale Suspect 

On 10/18/2022 at approximately 1:30 pm, Ferndale Police were advised that Jade Garza was in the 5300 block of LaBounty Dr in Ferndale, WA.

Ferndale Police were aware that Jade Garza was wanted on a Department of Corrections warrant and that he was known to carry a firearm.

As law enforcement arrived in the area, Jade Garza fled in a vehicle.  The vehicle was subsequently located in the 2300 block of Douglas Rd.  Officers were able to observe Jade Garza in an apartment that law enforcement knew to be Garza’s residence.

Due to the severity of the warrant and Garza known to be armed, traffic to the area was blocked off and additional officers were called in.  Once the area was secured, police were able to communicate with Garza.  With the assistance of family members, Jade Garza eventually agreed to surrender without incident.

Multiple agencies responded to this incident, including the Ferndale Police Department, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol, and other agencies.

October 18, 2022

Notice of Traffic Revision: Thursday, October 20th, 7am–7pm

Thornton Street, east of Aquarius Ave.

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Thornton Street, east of Aquarius Ave. on Thursday, October 20th, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic and pedestrians around the work zone. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is to complete road work associated with a private development project.

October 18, 2022