City Boards & Commissions Seek Volunteers

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

There is currently a position available on the Equity Advisory Committee. (EAC) This is a four-year term, beginning January 1, 2025. To apply, please fill out this application and email it to Administrative Services Director Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. The application deadline is December 15, 2024. Click here to learn more about the EAC.

 

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Ferndale Terrace CLOSED between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl

Drivers should plan to detour as a short section of Ferndale Terrace, between Shannon Ave and Sherry Pl, will be CLOSED for utility work. This traffic revision is in effect from Wednesday, November 13th. The closure hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Residents in the work zone will have access in and out of their homes.

This traffic revision is for work associated with a private development project.

City Seeks Applications for 2025 Organizational Grants

The City of Ferndale provides grants to various human services and economic development organizations to help support unhoused, low-income, and senior residents, and to promote economic development within the City.

The challenge given the City’s inability to serve all needs for all people and all businesses is to determine how to create the greatest impact with available funding. Proposals will be evaluated by City Staff and approved or denied by the Ferndale City Council as part of the budget process.

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1st, 2024. Interested organizations can fill out the application found here.

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

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.