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Ferndale council raises small-purchase threshold from $2,500 to $5,000
5726508 · August 26, 2025
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Summary
To reduce routine delays on small operational purchases, the council adopted a resolution increasing the city—s purchase limit for general expenditures from $2,500 to $5,000.
The Ferndale City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution increasing the city—s small-purchase threshold from $2,500 to $5,000, citing frequent operational delays when routine items must wait for council approval.
City staff said the threshold in the city charter dates to 2001 and does not reflect inflation or current…
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