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EVACUATION NOTICE

EVACUATION NOTICE

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Ferndale is STRONGLY encouraging and requesting the voluntary evacuation of all residents and businesses in the area south of Main Street between 4th Avenue and the Nooksack River, effective immediately.  The Nooksack River has not yet reached its crest, and the potential exists for the river to breach the existing levee.  Residents and businesses are encouraged to secure and then evacuate their properties; the City will inform the public when it is safe to return.  All residents outside of the voluntary evacuation area are requested to avoid any unnecessary trips and to stay off the roadways, in order for emergency and first responders to effectively respond to the emergency.

Evacuees should exit to the north and Main Street to leave the area.  Temporary shelter is now available at the Ferndale High School cafeteria, which can be accessed off Golden Eagle Drive or Shuksan Drive from Vista Drive or Washington Street.  More to come on more shelter options as information becomes available.  For questions, please call Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4006.

November 16, 2021

Now Accepting Applications for City Council Vacancy

Front Row: Councilmembers Paul Shuey, Herb Porter, Kate Bishop and Ramon Llanos. Back Row: Councilmembers Ryan O’Larey, Erin Gunter, Mayor Greg Hansen and Councilmember Ali Hawkinson

Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Ferndale City Council due to the resignation of Councilmember Ramon Llanos.

The vacant seat will be on the November 2021 ballot as a new 4-year term; therefore, the appointed Councilmember will serve only until the November 2021 election is certified, at which point the candidate who prevails in the election will take office and serve for the rest of 2021.

Applicants should plan to attend the January 4, 2021 regular City Council meeting, during which they will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and be briefly interviewed by current Councilmembers. The selected applicant will be sworn in that evening and will begin to serve immediately. For instructions and an application packet, please click here. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 7.

December 1, 2020

Notice of Traffic Revision: Wednesday, May 31st

2nd Notice

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Wednesday, May 31st
LaBounty Road Closure

Drivers should plan to detour as LaBounty Drive will be CLOSED to through traffic near the work site at 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The one-day closure is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023.  The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Through traffic will be detoured via Pacific Highway. Local property access will be maintained throughout the closure.

This work is associated with a private development project.

May 30, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, May 30th

2nd Notice

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Tuesday, May 30th
Single Lane Closure

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. The one-day traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

May 26, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, May 30th and Wednesday, May 31st

LaBounty Drive, between Smith Road and Slater Road

Tuesday, May 30th
Single Lane Closure

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. The one-day traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.

This work is associated with a private development project.

Wednesday, May 31st
LaBounty Road Closure

Drivers should plan to detour as LaBounty Drive will be CLOSED to through traffic near the work site at 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The one-day closure is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Through traffic will be detoured via Pacific Highway. Local property access will be maintained throughout the closure.

This work is associated with a private development project.

May 24, 2023

Potential Quorum Notice – State Auditor Exit Conference

NOTICE OF A POTENTIAL QUORUM

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30), notice is hereby given that a quorum of Ferndale City Councilmembers may be in attendance at the following event:

State Auditor’s Exit Conference
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:00 a.m.
Remote Meeting via Microsoft Teams

The purpose of this meeting is to allow state auditors to share their preliminary results of their accountability audit for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, and financial audit for fiscal year 2021. 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. To attend this virtual meeting, dial 564-999-2000, conference ID 106 876 875, or use the following link: Click here to join the meeting

Susan Duncan, MMC
City Clerk
City of Ferndale
May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

Notice of Traffic Revision: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

Intersection of Douglas Rd. and Angelina St.

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near Intersection of Douglas Rd. and Angelina St. This traffic revision is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

This closure is to complete work associated with a private development project.

May 22, 2023

Now Hiring – Assistant Planner

The City is now hiring an Assistant Planner.

This is a professional planning position requiring a Bachelor’s level education and at least one (1) year of practical experience. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, the Assistant Planner is the primary planner responsible for reviewing a wide variety of current planning and development proposals, and assists in long-range planning activities. These activities include research, analysis, report writing, mapping, public contact, compliance review and enforcement, plan preparation, oral presentations to decision-makers and other related tasks.

For a complete job description and application instructions, click here.

May 19, 2023

Public Hearing Notice – Six Year Transportation Plan

Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2023 to hear the following:

The proposed 2024 to 2029, Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, which prioritizes street construction and reconstruction projects within the City of Ferndale.

The meeting will be a hybrid-style meeting, with the option of attending in-person or remotely. The meeting will be held at the City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Avenue.

This is still an open public meeting as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the council meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. A link to the online meeting can be found on the City’s website www.cityofferndale.org

All persons interested in providing a public comment are encouraged to submit their written comment to Public Works Director Kevin Renz by emailing kevinrenz@cityofferndale.org. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 19th will be included in the meeting record. There will be limited capacity for in-person comments at the City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue.

May 19, 2023