Continued lawn and snow services for seniors and disabled residents
Ferndale
Summary
The city got another $43,000 for its senior and disabled resident chore/home repair grant program, enabling a fourth round of $5,000 grants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
An extra $43,000 in grant funding — roughly 5-6 more $5,000 home repair grants.
Low-income seniors and disabled homeowners needing home repairs.
Residents on any waitlist may not be served, and minor home repair services are no longer funded under this contract.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Aug 10, 2026
The renewed FY27 SMART contract brings $63,375 in credits to keep the city's low-cost rides running for seniors and people with disabilities — trips to doctor appointments, groceries, and more.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
The council approved up to $62,000 to continue OLOA-administered lawn mowing, yard cleanup and snow removal for 54 low-income, senior and disabled households through October 2027, after the original $300,000 county grant program ends July 31. Minor home repairs are not included in the new contract.
City Council - Feb 23, 2026
The city got another $43,000 for its senior and disabled resident chore/home repair grant program, enabling a fourth round of $5,000 grants.
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
DPW announced a new program giving qualifying seniors and low-income residents a bucket of sidewalk salt for a nominal fee, plus leaf dumpsters at the Kulick lot and Martin Road Park.
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