Do you have a good idea for some tourism-related activities? We are now accepting applications for our Hotel-Motel 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 Hotel-Motel 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 AUGUST 31st, 2023. 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.
In addition to the standing closure of Thornton Street between Vista Drive and Malloy Ave., drivers should expect further delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic at the intersection of Vista Drive and Thornton Street.
Tuesday, July 11th – The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.
Wednesday, July 12th – The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight). Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.
This work is part of the City of Ferndale’s Thornton: Vista to Malloy improvement project.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact the Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.
Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council and Ferndale Planning Commission will hold a special meeting for the purpose of preparing for the City’s required periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan. Under the Growth Management Act (GMA), every county and city in the state is required to conduct a thorough periodic update of its comprehensive plan and/or development regulations that are consistent with, and implement the plan. The GMA requires the city to review its comprehensive plan and development regulations to bring them up to date with any relevant changes in the GMA, recent case law and to respond to changes in land use and population growth.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center, 2007 Cherry Street, Ferndale. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. This is an open public meeting as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe.
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission meeting for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 has been cancelled.
CANCELLED! Art in Action is canceled due to no power in the park. We’ll be rescheduling for fall.
The City of Ferndale provides publicly funded attorney representation to indigent defendants with a right to counsel at City expense.
The City of Ferndale seeks to fill one position at 100% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 260 cases per year, and one position at 50% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 130 cases per year, pro-rated based on the contract’s start date. Alternative divisions of caseload and/or number of positions may be considered in order to achieve 1.5 total positions. The City anticipates that one or both contracts will be extended for multiple years, and that the half-time position may increase over time with overall City case volume.
Annual compensation for a full-time caseload ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Half-time contracts are pro-rated based on the percentage of the full-time caseload, beginning at $60,000. Contractors are responsible for all overhead such as support staff, rent, and other costs of doing business. If interested, follow the application procedures below.
Minimum Qualifications
A qualified applicant must:
Preferred Qualifications
The City will prefer applicants who:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a primary goal of filling both positions by September 1, 2023. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, a resume, and a writing sample.
Letters of interest should describe the applicant’s current contracts for public defense or other representation as well as existing caseload, specifying the number and type of cases currently carried, including private practice commitments, if any.
Email Materials to:
Susan Duncan – City Clerk: susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Please address any questions to Susan Duncan at the above email address.
The City of Ferndale reserves the right to amend this Request for Qualifications and reserves the right to refrain from contracting with any and all applicants. This Request for Qualifications does not obligate the City of Ferndale to contract for the services specified here.
As we approach Independence Day, it is important for everyone to celebrate in a safe and legal way.
Please remember the only legal times to shoot off fireworks in the city are on July 4th from 9am to midnight.
Here is a graphic showing what fireworks are legal and which ones are not but a good rule of thumb is that if you can buy them at the stand at the grocery store, you can shoot them off. Many that come from the reservation, such as bottle rockets and firecrackers are not legal for use in the City.
Thank you and remember to stay safe this July 4th!
