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City Seeks Applications for 2025 Tourism-Related Activities

Do you have a good idea for some tourism-related activities? We are now accepting applications for our Lodging Tax Grant Program!

This program uses funds collected when people stay at local hotels, motels or RV parks to help encourage additional tourism in Ferndale.

Funding from the program may be used directly by local jurisdictions, or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization, for the marketing and operations of special events and festivals and to support the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned by nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.

The Lodging Tax Grant Program is managed by the Deputy City Clerk, and recommendations on funding are made by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to the City Council, which has final say over allocation of funding.

DEADLINE IS JULY 31st, 2024. No exceptions. You can find the application here.

Please send all completed applications and any questions to Deputy City Clerk Michelle Williams at michellewilliams@cityofferndale.org or 360-685-2358.

June 17, 2024

City Offices Closed for Juneteenth

City Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, in honor of Juneteenth. Emergency services will be available by calling 911. City Offices will be open again for regular hours on Thursday, June 20th, 2024.

June 17, 2024

Equity Advisory Committee Vacancy

The City currently has an opening on the Equity Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC is an advisory board charged with examining issues of diversity and promoting solutions to the City that help us embrace our diverse community and create a more fair and just future for Ferndale.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December) at 5:00 p.m. All meetings are hybrid, with the option of attending in person at City Hall or remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Members shall be appointed upon the basis of demonstrated interest in, and knowledge and support of equity and diversity. Members of the public who have resided in the Ferndale School District boundary for at least one year are eligible to serve on the Committee.

To apply, please complete an application and send it to City Clerk Susan Duncan, susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024.

June 11, 2024

TRAFFIC NOTICE – MONDAY, JUNE 10 – Malloy Ave. OPEN 2:50 p.m.

Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.

TRAFFIC NOTICE for Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.

Malloy Avenue between Memorial Drive (northbound) and Seamount Drive (southbound) is closed to through traffic due to a water leak. Please avoid this area if possible. The City will post an update as soon as more information is available.

Update 1:36 p.m. – There was a break in the water main. Crews are on scene determining the extent of the break and repairs needed. It is important to note that properties in the vicinity of Memorial Drive to Hillside Drive are currently without water. The City will update the public when more information becomes available.

Update 2:05 p.m. – Water is turned back on and road will be opening shortly. An update will be shared when the road is open.

Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.

June 10, 2024

TRAFFIC NOTICE – MONDAY, JUNE 10 – Malloy Ave. Closed, updated 2:05 p.m.

TRAFFIC NOTICE for Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.

Malloy Avenue between Memorial Drive (northbound) and Seamount Drive (southbound) is closed to through traffic due to a water leak. Please avoid this area if possible. The City will post an update as soon as more information is available.

Update 1:36 p.m. – There was a break in the water main. Crews are on scene determining the extent of the break and repairs needed. It is important to note that properties in the vicinity of Memorial Drive to Hillside Drive are currently without water. The City will update the public when more information becomes available.

Update 2:05 p.m. – Water is turned back on and road will be opening shortly. An update will be shared when the road is open.

Update 2:50 p.m. – Malloy Avenue is open.

June 10, 2024

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

Main St. Lane Closures near the intersection of Main St. and Hovander Rd.

Drivers should expect delays on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, as lane closures and restrictions are put in place near the intersection of Main St. and Hovander Rd.

Main Street

10am – 1pm                   Eastbound Lane and Sidewalk Closures
1pm – 4:30pm              Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closures
*Times are approximate

1-2 lanes of Main Street (including sidewalks) between Hovander Rd. and Walgreens will be closed at a time. Which specific lanes are open/closed will shift throughout the project. Traffic on Main St. will be lane shifted through the closure zone and assisted by flaggers.

The left turn from Main St. onto Hovander Road will be open to standard vehicles.

The left turn from Main St. onto Hovander Road will be closed to large trucks. Large trucks wanting to turn left onto Hovander Road must instead loop through downtown and approach the turn from the west (right turn) side.

Hovander Road
At times, the right turn lane from Hovander Road onto eastbound Main Street may be closed.

Sidewalks in the work zone will be closed and signage will direct pedestrians around the work zone. Flaggers will be on site directing traffic through the work zone.

This one-day closure is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th. This closure is for work associated with a BNSF Railway Bridge inspection.

May 31, 2024

Citywide Crack Sealing Starting May 14th

Over the next few weeks, City of Ferndale Public Works will be taking advantage of the dry weather to perform road maintenance and crack sealing throughout the City. This work helps prevent water infiltration into the subgrade, which can weaken the foundation of the road.
Crack sealing work will be done in small sections of roadway at a time and should only cause brief disruptions. It is important to know that this work can be noisy and dusty. If any dust or debris ends up on your vehicle, please do not wipe it off as the dust can scratch paint; it is best to rinse the dust using water. If you have any questions or concerns, contact City of Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.
Larger projects will be signed and flagged. Expect to see crews doing pavement crack sealing on Church Road and Main Street (east of the river) this week (May 14-17), dependent on weather and crew availability.
May 14, 2024

Ziply Fiber Network Expansion

Some of you may be aware that Ziply Fiber is in the process of expanding their residential fiber-optic network within the community. The City of Ferndale has issued several encroachment permits to Ziply Fiber for work within the right-of-way. Some of the utility work may also be taking place within existing utility easements that are located along the street frontage of properties within the community. Ziply is not required to provide formal notice prior to beginning their work, however Ziply has assured the City they will give advance notice to residents before any digging in the public right-of-way in front of resident properties. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City of Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.

May 7, 2024