2021 Budget
Currently, the 2021 budget is being developed by staff and elected officials. Explore the budget process and follow its development here.
2021 Budget
This document is an initial draft, initially uploaded on October 28th, 2020 and approved by a 6-0 vote of the City Council on Dec. 7th, 2020.
SECTION 2 – Budget Development
SECTION 4 – Current Expense Fund Revenues
SECTION 5 – Current Expense Fund Expenditures
SECTION 5 (PART 2) – Current Expense Fund Expenditures
SECTION 6 – Special Revenue Funds – Revenues & Expenditures
SECTION 7 – Debt Service Funds
SECTION 9 – Internal Service Funds
SECTION 12 – Solid Waste Utility Tax Fund
SECTION 13 – Pioneer Pavilion Community Center Operating Fund
Financial Workshops
In 2020, the City is offering a series of financial workshops exploring different topics relating to city finances. The presentations are available for you below:
- Jan. 21st, 2020 – Funds
Powerpoint Slides - March 16th, 2020 – Debt
Powerpoint Slides
2020 Debt Summary - Oct. 5th, 2020 – First 2021 Budget Workshop
- A summary of all the funds (this meeting will only be concentrating on the funds included in the agenda)
- Glossary of regularly used terms
- Revenue and expenditure graphs for the full budget
- A summary of all City debt
- Oct. 19th, 2020 – Second 2021 Budget Workshop
- Agenda for the Budget Session
- 2021 Budget Forecast (unavailable for public viewing at this time due to it being a preliminary budget document)
- Current Expense, Revenue and Expenditure Graphs
- Top 10 Budget Priorities (set in January 2020 Council Retreat)
2020 Monthly Budget Reports
Monthly budget reports are the latest and most accurate information about the 2020 budget and form the backbone of the 2021 budget process.
Public Process
The City of Ferndale budget is shaped by public input. Residents can share their ideas and recommendations with the City Council or Mayor or attend a City Council meeting and speak during public comment period.
Budget Calendar
2020 Deadlines and tasks to be completed for the 2021 budget.