Council authorizes 2026 CDBG application seeking funds for code enforcement and ambulance
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Summary
Ferndale authorized submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application requesting $85,000 for code enforcement and $200,000 for a new ambulance; council voted to approve the application and staff will submit the packet to Oakland County/HUD.
Ferndale City Council authorized submission of the city’s CDBG application for project year 2026, approving a request for $85,000 for code enforcement and $200,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance.
The director of community and economic development explained changes in county guidance that emphasize larger, high‑impact public‑facilities projects. Staff noted the city’s fire station sits in an eligible area and that the ambulance request will be coordinated with the fire department. The application also requests funding to support code enforcement activities.
Council discussed eligibility thresholds, the county allocation process and timing; staff noted the application is due to Oakland County on Dec. 5 and that any later incremental requests would require additional public noticing. The council moved to authorize the application as submitted and voted in favor.
Next steps: staff will submit the application to Oakland County for HUD consideration and will report back on awards once allocations are announced.
