FERNDALE
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, passed at the Council meeting of August 5, 2024.
Ordinance #2249
An ordinance amending the EAGLE Program
Full texts of the above document(s) are available at Ferndale City Hall, posted on the City’s website, (www.cityofferndale.org) or will be mailed upon request
Susan Duncan, City Clerk
Published August 7, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE – SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE
This notice is pursuant to, and satisfies the requirements of, RCW 35.21.157. In accordance with the terms of a contract between the City of Ferndale (City) and Sanitary Services Company (SSC) for residential solid waste and recycling collection and hauling, SSC has requested, and the City has approved a 3.63% increase in rates charged by SSC to residential customers within Ferndale city limits. The new rate will take effect on 11/1/2024. Questions regarding the rate increase should be directed to SSC at 360-734-3490.
Published August 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed development project described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
The Hearing Examiner hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on August 23, 2024 in the City Hall Annex located at 5684 Second Avenue in Ferndale, WA. Any interested party is invited to attend and offer testimony or submit comments in writing. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this application or the public hearing please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale or (360) 685-2359.
DATE OF NOTICE: August 7, 2024
APPLICANT:
Silver Hawk Partners LLLP
303 Potter Street
Bellingham WA 98225
APPLICATION NUMBER(S):
24001-PUD, 24001-VAR, 24002-SE
PROJECT LOCATION: 0 Labounty Drive, Ferndale WA 98248
Parcel Number: 3902333443050000
5094 Labounty Drive, Ferndale WA 98248
Parcel Number: 3902333372320000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposal comprises 246 multifamily units in eight buildings, 50 townhouse units in 14 buildings, and 14 live/work units in four buildings. Additionally, there’s a 4,200 square-foot commercial building, a large commercial pad, and a community building, totaling 28 buildings. The project includes 515 parking stalls and improvements such as stormwater management, utilities, roadways, landscaping, critical areas and open space.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests approval of a planned unit development (PUD) and variance.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD:
August 7, 2024 – August 26, 2024
CONTACT:
Jesse Ashbaugh, Associate Planner
Public Comment: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936 Ferndale, WA 98248
City Hall: 2095 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685-2368
Published August 7, 2024
CITY OF FERNDALE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Engineering and Design Services
The City of Ferndale, Washington solicits interest from professional engineering firms to provide engineering services for the Portal Way Interchange Improvement Project, No. ST2024-01.
The project will improve Portal Way between the northbound Interstate-5 and southbound Interstate-5 interchanges by replacing the northbound compact roundabout with a full-size roundabout including pedestrian and bicycle facilities where none exist presently and upgrading the illumination system as appropriate. The project will also improve and replace the current stormwater system, providing additional stormwater capacity required for development north of the project site. Design work is anticipated to get underway in fall 2024 and conclude in fall 2025 so that construction of these improvements can occur in 2026.
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from Professional Engineering firms with experience providing design and construction services, including but not limited to: roadway design; traffic operations; surveying; geotechnical investigation; wetland studies and services; permitting; right of way acquisition; as well as the creation of plans, specifications, and estimates. Future phases may include construction management, construction engineering, and inspection services and may be authorized in subsequent phases. Work under this contract will be compensated via negotiated specific hourly rates of compensation with a not to exceed dollar amount.
Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualification that contains the following:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Qualifications:
Outline the qualifications of the firm to perform this work.
Project management, provide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key people listed on the chart.
3. References:
Provide a list of projects that were similar in scope and performed by staff proposed. Project list should include year completed, budget, scope and reference contact.
The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 pages (not including the cover page). The City will evaluate submittals based on key personnel, firm experience on similar projects, past performance, and adherence to directions provided in this call for qualifications.
Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications should be directed to Kevin Renz, Public Works Director, (360) 685-2376, or via email at [email protected].
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ Submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale.
RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION
All responses shall be submitted via electronic mail to [email protected] and shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF). The subject line of the email should state “PORTAL WAY INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RFQ”. Responses by FAX or hard copy will not be accepted. Responses must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery.
The selection process for this project will involve the following three steps:
1. Request for Qualifications.
2. After the City reviews the Statement of Qualifications received, up to three firms will be invited to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP).
3. After the City reviews the RFPs, consultants may be selected to interview.
This portion of the project does not yet contain federal funding however future portions of the project may be funded utilizing federal funds. Therefore the project in its entirety will be held to Federal requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
The City of Ferndale, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Kevin Renz at [email protected] or by calling collect (360) 685-2376.
Title VI Statement
The City of Ferndale, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Published August 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-24-984297-SW Title Order No.: FIN-24000993 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2022-1002508 Parcel Number(s): 390220 242113 0000, 390220 238112 0000, 390220 250113 0000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: JEDIDIAH GENERAL HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND BENJAMIN LEO HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): Guild Mortgage Company LLC Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION Current Loan Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Guild Mortgage Company LLC I.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned Trustee, will on 8/2/2024, at 9:00 AM At the Main Entrance of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 will be postponed to 8/16/2024, same time and location and sold at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: THE EASTERLY, 30 FEET OF A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT STAKE ON THE EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET AT THE NORTH LINE OF WILLARD AVENUE EXTENDED, (WILLARD AVENUE AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF NEW FERNDALE, IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 4, IN THE OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR); THENCE NORTH ON THE EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET 82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88° EAST, 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH (VARIATION 23° EAST), 82 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT IN GOVERNMENT LOT 9 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON A POINT ON EAST LINE OF CEDAR STREET NORTH LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 290; THENCE SOUTH 86° 36’ 00” EAST, 125.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET, 89.43 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLE TO NOOKSACK RIVER; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WEST BANK OF SAID RIVER TO NORTH LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 290; THENCE NORTH 86° 36’ 00” WEST ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT A 50 FOOT STRIP NORTH/SOUTH THROUGH SAID TRACT CENTER LINE WITH ROAD IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD 210 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH ON CURVE 82 FEET TO A POINT 235 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET TO NORTH LINE OF TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL C: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 50 FOOT STRIP NORTH/SOUTH THROUGH SAID TRACT CENTER LINE WITH ROAD IS DEFINED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON NORTH LINE OF SAID COUTY ROAD 210 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH ON CURVE 82 FEET TO A POINT 235 FEET EAST OF CEDAR STREET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO CEDAR STREET TO NORTH LINE OF TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 1174279. SITUATE IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1928 MOSIER LN, FERNDALE, WA 98248 Subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/25/2022, recorded 10/28/2022, under Instrument No. 2022-1002508 records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from JEDIDIAH GENERAL HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, AND BENJAMIN LEO HALLMARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as grantor(s), to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, A WASHINGTON CORP., as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Guild Mortgage Company LLC, the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2024-0200758 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust as referenced in RCW 61.21.030(4) is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $19,866.52. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $379,472.27, together with interest as provided in the Note from 9/1/2023 on, and such other costs, fees, and charges as are due under the Note, Deed of Trust, or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/2/2024. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/22/2024 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 2/23/2024. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You may be eligible for mediation. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear Additional information provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. The Trustee’s Sale Number is WA-24-984297-SW. Dated: 3/26/2024 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, as Trustee By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 For questions call toll-free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee Sale Number: WA-24-984297-SW Sale Line: 800-280-2832 or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com IDSPub #0201614 7/17/2024 8/7/2024
Published July 17 & August 7, 2024
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR WHATCOM COUNTY
Estate of
HYACINTH V KOESTER,
Deceased.
NO. 24-4-00612-37
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice: July 24, 2024
Personal Representative
Martinique Palta
5261 Defiance Dr, Bellingham WA 98226
360-820-0690
Published July 24, 31 & August 7, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Intalco Aluminum LLC
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Draft Permit and Fact Sheet
August 7, 2024 to September 12, 2024
The Dept of Ecology invites you to comment on the proposed NPDES permit and fact sheet for Intalco Aluminum LLC in Ferndale (Whatcom County), WA.
Read the proposed permit at the following locations: online at https://ecology.wa.gov/intalco; in person by appointment at Department of Ecology, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 360-407-6916; or in person at Ferndale Public Library, 2125 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248.
Written comments may be submitted online at https://swm.ecology.commentinput.com?id=J8rgpfDRC or by mail to Greg Gould, Department of Ecology, Industrial Section, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. If you have questions, call 360-819-6426.
Proposed changes to the permit take into consideration that Intalco announced permanent shutdown of its primary aluminum reduction plant in March of 2023. Major changes to the permit include removing Federal technology-based effluent limits, requiring Intalco to clean the process and stormwater sewer lines, and manage demolition wastewater. The proposed permit includes requirements only for shutdown conditions at the facility. For shutdown conditions, some permit limits, submissions, and monitoring frequencies are significantly changes from previous permits that Ecology issued to Intalco as an operating facility.
A virtual public hearing to accept oral comments has been scheduled for September 05, 2024, at 6 pm and is subject to significant public interest. Please use this link to register for the public hearing: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkduioqTItHNHUcyxqd61dAJ4HxC8ln7cT. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing. To express interest in this public hearing or to request registration help, contact Tara Roberts at [email protected]. Ecology will notify interested parties if the public hearing will not be held due to a lack of significant interest.
If you would like to request an in-person public hearing, please contact Ecology through the online comment link https://swm.ecology.commentinput.com?id=J8rgpfDRC, at 360-280-4325 or [email protected].
When the comment period ends, we will review all comments received and make a final decision on the permit.
To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, including printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology at 360-280-4325 or [email protected]. Persons with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. Persons with a speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.
Published August 7, 2024
