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Ferndale adopts triennial budget for FY26 and approves FY26 tax and utility rates
Summary
Ferndale City Council adopted the triennial budget (FY26 with forecasts for FY27–FY28), approved the associated tax, water, sewer and sanitation rates for FY26 and discussed the possible impacts of a projected $4–4.5 million drop in voted millage in later years.
Ferndale City Council adopted a triennial budget covering fiscal year 2026 and forecasts for 2027 and 2028 and set the FY26 tax, water, sewer and sanitation rates at its May 5 meeting.
City staff presented the second reading of the triennial budget and a scenario analysis showing the financial effects if a large voted millage were to lapse in later years; staff said the forecasted loss—roughly $4.3–4.5 million—would require deep staff and service cuts in 2027–28 if not replaced.
During the presentation the finance director and city manager outlined reductions already included in FY26 and scenarios that would be necessary in later years absent…
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