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Ferndale releases FY27 budget priorities; Kulik/Coolidge reopening estimated at $6.0–$7.6 million

City of Ferndale City Council (budget workshop) · March 21, 2026
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Summary

City manager presented the FY27 budget framework and strategic priorities at a March budget workshop, including a consultant condition assessment that estimates $6.0–$7.6 million to reopen the Kulik/Coolidge community center and staff plans for a citizen GIS portal, resident services and grant support.

Ferndale city management outlined fiscal year 2027 budget priorities at a council budget workshop, flagging facilities maintenance and resident services as top areas for near‑term investment.

The city manager said staff and consultant work identified reopening costs for the Kulik/Coolidge community center in the range of about $6.0 million to $7.6 million and that negotiations remain ongoing. "We did get the draft condition assessment by our consultant engineers, and the current cost impact is expected to be between $6 and $7,600,000 to…

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