Notice of Proposed Ordinance
PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FORD CITY At its regular meeting to be held on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., at the BC3 Armstrong Campus, 1100 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226, the Council of the Borough of Ford City will consider the adoption of, and if appropriate enact, an ordinance titled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FORD CITY, ARMSTRONG COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF FORD CITY BY REVISING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE V (PUBLIC WORKS), INCLUDING WATER, SEWER, AND
Tree Planting A HUGE Success
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the HUGE success of this Spring’s community tree planting event, made possible through our partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and TreeVitalize Pittsburgh. Nearly 50 volunteers came out on Saturday with amazing energy and enthusiasm, and in just a few hours, 25 new trees were planted across the Borough. Of those, 20 trees now line the riverfront park along the trail, enhancing one of our most heavily used recreational assets, while 5 trees were planted in Ford City Memorial Park to strengthen and restore
Notice of Special Meeting
The Council of the Borough of Ford City will hold a Special Public Meeting on: Thursday, February 19, 20264:00 PMFord City Municipal Building1000 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226 The purpose of this special meeting is for Borough Council to consider and potentially act upon a resolution acknowledging and declaring a vacancy in the office of Borough Tax Collector due to failure to qualify for office by taking and filing the required oath of office, and to address any other matters that may properly come before Council. This meeting is
Notice of Proposed Ordinance & Special Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FORD CITY Ford City Borough Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., at the Ford City Borough Municipal Building, 1000 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226, for general purposes and to consider the adoption of, and if appropriate enact, a codification, compilation and revision of the ordinances of Ford City Borough, including certain new provisions, amended provisions and repealed provisions. The titles below contain the text of the body of all general administrative and regulatory ordinances of the Borough, aside
2026 Budget & Fee Schedule Now Available
2026 Budget and Fee Schedule Approved and Available Ford City Borough Council adopted the Borough’s final 2026 Budget and an updated 2026 General Fee Schedule at its regular public meeting held on December 8, 2025, concluding Council’s final meeting of the year. Council unanimously approved the 2026 Budget while maintaining the borough’s real estate tax rate at 19.4 mills. The adopted budget projects total revenues of approximately $3.01 million and total expenditures of just over $3.21 million. While expenses exceed revenues on paper, Borough Manager Charles Stull explained that existing
2026 Preliminary Budget – Now Available
Ford City Borough is pleased to announce that the 2026 Preliminary Budget is now available for public review at the Borough Building during regular business hours. A full copy of the 2026 Budget and Presentation will also be posted at the end of this announcement for residents who wish to explore the numbers, trends, and challenges in more detail. This year’s budget reflects the Borough’s commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars while maintaining essential services, addressing rising operating costs, and planning for major infrastructure needs. Overview of the 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – Monitoring Requirement Not Met for Ford City Water Works
COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
Ford City Borough Announces Substantial Completion of the Waterline Replacement Project
Ford City Borough is proud to announce the substantial completion of the Borough’s Waterline Replacement Project, marking a major milestone in one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the community’s history. This project represents years of planning, coordination, and dedication to providing safe, reliable drinking water for residents for generations to come. Over the course of the project, 43,200 linear feet—approximately 8.2 miles—of new water main were installed across the Borough, replacing aging and undersized lines, some dating back more than a century. A total of 1,308 individual water
Ford City Borough Fall 2025 Trash Days
Ford City Borough’s 2025 Fall Trash Days will be October 21 and 22nd. Items may be brought to 2ND Ave by the Borough Garage. The drop off times for October 21 and 22nd are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A ticket provided by the Ford City Borough Office will be required to drop off a load. Each household is allotted 2 free tickets. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Ford City Borough Office starting October 13th through October 17th during office hours. Please reach out to the
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED (10/9/25)
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED – DOWNTOWN FORD CITY Date: October 9, 2025, 11:30 AM Ford City Borough is pleased to report that the boil water advisory issued on October 6, 2025 for the downtown service area has been lifted. Laboratory testing of water samples has confirmed that the water meets all state and federal safe drinking water standards. It is no longer necessary to boil your water before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes. What Happened On October 6, a major water line break caused a
BOIL WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT (10/7/25)
BOIL WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT – DOWNTOWN FORD CITY Date: October 7, 2025, 9:30 AM Ford City Borough’s boil water advisory remains in effect for customers in the downtown service area following Monday’s major water line break and temporary loss of positive water pressure. All repairs have been completed, and the Borough has flushed and disinfected the system in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements.Water samples have been collected and are currently being tested to confirm that no bacteria are present in the distribution system. The
WATER BREAK & BOIL WATER ADVISORY (10/6/25)
BOIL WATER ADVISORY – DOWNTOWN FORD CITY Issued: October 6, 2025 Ford City Borough has experienced a major water line break in the downtown area that caused a loss of water pressure throughout portions of the system earlier today. Borough crews are actively making repairs, and service restoration is expected to take approximately 3-4 hours. As a precaution required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), a Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all customers impacted by this service disruption. What This Means A loss of water pressure
Ford City Borough 2025 Mid-Year Report
2025 Mid-Year Report Prepared by Charles Stull, Borough Manager As of June 30, 2025, Ford City Borough is experiencing measurable progress in infrastructure, community development, and public service delivery. The first half of the year has proven that strategic leadership, strong fiscal management, and active community engagement can move a small town forward. Here is a comprehensive overview of our accomplishments, active efforts, and forward-looking strategies: I. Infrastructure and Capital Projects Waterline Replacement Project Ford City continues its most ambitious infrastructure initiative in decades—replacing outdated cast iron and lead service
Curfew for Minors
In accordance with Ford City Borough Ordinance No. 599, a curfew is in effect for all individuals under the age of 18. Curfew Hours:Effective year-round, minors are prohibited from loitering or being outdoors in public places after 10:00 PM, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or possessing a newly written, signed, and dated note from their parent or guardian stating the minor is out on an emergency errand. This ordinance is intended to promote the safety and well-being of minors and to reduce late-night disturbances and loitering within the Borough. The Borough’s
Water Interruption
Residents and Businesses of the 700-1300 Blocks of 5th Avenue and the 400-500 Block of 7th Street will experience a planned water outage from 8 AM to 4 PM for a tie in of new lines. We apologize for any inconvenience.
July 2 – Curfew/Emergency Siren Repairs
Beginning at 8:00 AM tomorrow, July 2, 2025, residents will hear the Borough’s emergency/curfew siren sounding intermittently throughout the day as part of work to repair the curfew siren timer. There is no emergency. Once repairs are complete, residents can expect to hear the curfew siren chime each night at 10:00 PM, in accordance with Ford City Borough Ordinance No. 599. This ordinance prohibits individuals under the age of 18 from being out in public after 10 PM unless accompanied by a parent. We appreciate your understanding as we complete
2024 Consumer Confidence Report
Click to view the 2024 Ford City Borough Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report. The report can be viewed here as well as in person at the municipal office.
Water Interruption
On Wednesday, April 16th at 8:00 AM, Ford Street will be without water for 4-5 hours in order to complete the tie-in to the new distribution line. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while completing our waterline project.
Interruption in Water Service Notice
RESIDENTS OF THE 700 BLOCK OF 6th AVE:There will be a temporary interruption in water service while crews repair a water line break.