Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

The Ferguson Community Center offers a variety of rooms to rent for special events. Contact the Recreation Department for details (314) 521-4661.

Ferguson residents may reserve a park pavilion by visiting the Parks and Recreation office and completing a request form and paying a permit fee.

If you live within Ferguson city limits and pay taxes in Ferguson, you are considered a resident. Non-residents may participate in many of our programs, but at a slightly higher fee rate.

Fishing is permitted at the lake in January-Wabash Memorial Park. A City of Ferguson license is not required, but anglers must comply with all state of Missouri fishing regulations including a state fishing license for persons age 16 to 64, which are available at retail sporting goods stores.

The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks the lake, as well as enforces daily catch limits and manages the lake through the Urban Fishing Program. Ferguson Police officers may also enforce limits and permits. Please call the Missouri Department of Conservation at (636) 300-9651 for information.

To verify the ward that you live in, open the Ward Map (pdf file which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open).

It all depends on the location and the type of business. The Downtown TIF district provides financial incentives to developers of projects that will attract increased retail activity and sales taxes to the area.

The City of Ferguson does not offer grant funds or loans for home repairs. 

Please visit your local bank or contact a local housing organization on our Housing Resource List for information about any home improvement loans they may have available. 

Yes. Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program has the Good Neighbor Program that offers qualified applicants a $2,500 forgivable loan. See the details here 

Additionally, Check out the Property Restoration Program if you want to purchase and renovate a home. 

Most municipalities in St. Louis County receive an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that can be used for a variety of different public services. Not all municipalities allocate their CDBG funds to the Home Improvement Program. Ferguson is one that does not allocate CDBG Funds to this program through the County.

If Ferguson City Council decides to allocate CDBG Funds to the County program in the future, you can find information on the program here: https://www.stlouisco.com/Property-and-Roads/Community-Development/Home-Improvement-Program 

Circumstances in which you are entitled/appointed a cost-free attorney if you are indigent and facing the possibility of a jail sentence.  To obtain your own attorney, you can contact the Missouri Bar Association https://missourilawyershelp.org/Cost-free legal assistance.

CLICK HER FOR FURTEHR INFORMATION RIGHTS IN COURT

Court information is available on FMC website.  

If you received your citation/summons BEFORE May 5, 2021, - Contact the court clerk at 314-524-5264

If you received your citation/summons AFTER May 5, 2021, you may plead guilty and pay online at https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1886

 (you must have your case/ticket number).  Payment can also be made in person at the Municipal Court Building located at 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO  63135 in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or money order.  NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Additionally, payment can be mailed to the Municipal Court Building in the form of a cashier’s check or money order (the cashier’s check or money order must be made out to the City of Ferguson).  For after-hours payments, a drop box is located to the left of the front door of the building at the top of the stairs (envelopes are provided).

Many, but not all, matters can be resolved without an appearance by paying the outstanding fines and fees. Doing so constitutes a guilty plea. www.fergusoncity.com/DocumentCenter/View/5292/FMC-30---Fees-and-Fines

Any person may plead “not guilty” to a charge. Procedures for pleading “not guilty” at an appearance https://www.fergusoncity.com/DocumentCenter/View/6788/FMC-Policy-10-Final-All-docs

At the time of your appearance before the Judge at pleading, defendants may request reduced fines and fees by following the procedure for Ability to Pay Determinations discussed in FMC Policy 3.0 § B.  Statement of Financial Condition Form available on FMC Website.  

Defendants must request Community Service Plan from the Judge in court

Anyone may request community service in lieu of fines.  The procedure for requesting and completing community service is discussed in FMC Policy 3.0 § C.3.  The list of pre-approved community service organizations available on FMC website.  To track the service, the Time Sheets are also available on FMC website

Appear at the clerk's window and complete a change of address form. Contact the court department for additional options. 

General information is available on the St. Louis County Mental Health Court website. (section F) www.fergusoncity.com/DocumentCenter/View/6788/FMC-Policy-10-Final-All-docs

Please bring the following items with you to your Court Date:

• Proper Identification
• Copy of the citation/summons
• Copy of bond paperwork if a bond was posted
• Any documents to provided compliance (current insurance, proof of license reinstatement and/or vehicle registration, etc.)

The judge may issue a warrant for arrest in any case where the defendant fails to appear for scheduled court hearings. Outstanding warrants (except if there is a license hold or suspension) can be resolved by, posting a bond with the court to get a new court date, plea and pay on a qualifying violation at the clerk window.      More information is available in FMC Policy 4.0. & 6.0

Call or visit Court Clerk if you have an outstanding warrant.  Copy of FMC Policy 4.0 available at the Courthouse.  

You can set up monthly payment arrangements at your court date after you have pled on your charges before the Judge.  No payment agreement shall be issued unless a full and accurate Social Security Number is provided. The Judge will determine your eligibility to pay and set a monthly payment plan until balance is paid in full.  This could be in 30, 60, 90 or 120  days from date of plea.  If you are unable to make your payment by the due date or within the following 30 days. 

1. The entire balance is due to the court immediately.

2. Future tax refunds being intercepted for past due amounts.

3. Delinquent amounts are being turned over to a collection agency.

4. Delinquent amounts are being reported to credit reporting agencies.

If you payment is not made by the due date,  you may visit https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1886

1. The entire balance is due to the court within 30 days.

2. Future tax refunds being intercepted for past due amounts.

3. Delinquent amounts are being turned over to a collection agency.

4. Delinquent amounts are being reported to credit reporting agencies.

5. No payment agreement shall be issued unless a full and accurate Social Security Number is provided.

The goal of the Ferguson Municipal Court is to assist you in resolving your cases.  However, neither the Judge nor the Court staff can give you any legal advice.  You will always have the option to hire an attorney at any point of your case,.  However, you are not required to as you also have the option to represent yourself.  Additionally, you can set up a payment arrangement or other alternatives if fines are assessed.  Please refer to the Rights and Responsibilities section for more information.

For help, please contact the Court Administrator at (314) 524-5264 or by e-mail.

ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

To request an accommodation due to disability for court programs, activities, or services, please complete an ADA Request Form and send it to Ferguson Court by email at:

FergusonCourt@FergusonCity.com

Please provide two weeks’ notice, or as much notice as is practical, so the Court can attempt to provide the accommodation. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in an accommodation being unavailable and thus denied.

ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORMS:

FORMS ARE GENERALLY SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEYS, BUT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SELF-REPRESENTED WILL NEED TO FILE THEIR REQUESTS THEMSELVES.

ADA – ADA FORM

Motion for Order to Appoint Interpreter Interpreter Request Form - Use this form to file a motion to have an interpreter appointed for an individual appearance. Please note that a new form must be completed each time an interpreter is requested in a case.

ADA INFORMATION:

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities that became effective July 26, 2000. The United States Department of Justice enforces the requirements of Title II, addressing programs, services, and activities of state and local government. Missouri’s courts strive to make the courts’ programs and services accessible to all. Visit the ADA home page on the United States Department of Justice website for more information.

The Access to Justice Program helps courts provide full community access to programs within existing facilities and offers guidance on planning new construction and renovations. The program also guides courts in providing auxiliary aids and services for individuals requesting accommodations due to a disability.

By statute, courts are required to provide, based on expressed needs, auxiliary aids or services to interpret any proceeding for a person who is deaf or hard of hearing (Section 476.753, RSMo). This includes a person who is a party, juror, witness, spectator, or a juvenile whose parent, guardian, or foster parent is deaf or hard of hearing, if the juvenile is brought to any court proceeding.

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Missouri Office of State Courts Administrator will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities based on disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Please see FMC Policy 2.0 – Requests for Continuance.

If you feel that you are indigent and are unable to pay your fine or complete community service, you can request an Ability to Pay Determination hearing at your court date.  You will be required to fill out the Statement of Financial Condition form.  A copy of the form can be found under the Forms section or will be provided to you at your court date.

Defendants who do not appear in court when scheduled will generally have a warrant issued by the Judge, license suspension, and/or hold place on the driver’s license to compel their appearance. License holds can be resolved by either paying outstanding fines (see “How to make payment” above) or appearing in court to resolve the matter.

Absolutely! The Ferguson Fire Department welcomes community members, schools, and organizations to schedule fire station tours. Our firefighters enjoy showing visitors around, demonstrating our equipment, and sharing what we do to keep Ferguson safe.

Please note that even scheduled tours are always subject to emergency calls—our crews may need to respond at any time. If that happens, we’ll gladly work with you to reschedule your visit.

To set up a tour, contact the Ferguson Fire Department House 1 at (314) 522-1122 or House 2 at (314)524-1117

The City of Ferguson does not offer grant funds or loans for home repairs. Please visit your local bank for information about any home improvement loans they may have available. 

Planning and Development works with interested residents in an area to organize a neighborhood association. Call (314) 521-7721 ext. 2149 for more information.

Please refer to the neighborhoods map below.

The rating scale shown below, rates on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being low and 10 being high:

• 1 to 3 is a high priority street needing immediate attention
• 4 to 6 is in moderate condition
• 7 to 10 is in good condition

Streets are then selected for either concrete slab replacement or asphalt overlay. The number of streets scheduled to be repaired depends on the amount of funds budgeted for the fiscal year. Maintenance activities include pothole patching for temporary and permanent repair, preventive maintenance practices such as street sweeping and yearly crack sealing.

Your issue is important to us. To help us keep our community safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone you may report your concerns of pot holes, trash and debris, overgrown grass and limbs, graffiti, code violations, etc. by clicking here 

When snow is forecast there are a few simple things you can do to assist during and immediately after a snow:

• Don’t park on the street. Utilize the full length of your driveway for all household vehicles. This will allow the large plow trucks to pass safely and clear your entire street.
• Please observe all posted snow route signs. Check your street for No Parking During Snows signs. If you elect to park your vehicle on the street, you will be reported, ticketed, and possibly towed.
• If it is necessary to park on the street do not park across from another vehicle. In many cases the snow plow trucks cannot pass and will have to back down the street and leave. We will not return until all vehicles have been moved. Your street can not be plowed in this circumstance.
• Do not pull out in front of a snow plow or try to pass a snow plow. Keep your distance from any plow truck for safety purposes.

All creeks, streams and sewers within the City of Ferguson are the sole responsibility and property of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD).

If you experience a problem that involves a creek or sewer, please contact:

MSD Customer Service at (314) 768-6260 or visit their website

There are three different types of areas within a city that are often confused with city right-of-ways. They are each different and are maintained by different entities. The three are:

• Right-of-Ways
• Easements
• Common Ground

Right-of-Ways

Right-of-ways are the responsibility of the city or the governing entity for that street. In the City of Ferguson this could include St. Louis County (Elizabeth, Chambers, Hereford, Airport, Bermuda, Hudson, West Florissant) or MoDot (State of Missouri - Florissant Road and Pershall Road). These generally include the street, sidewalk, and the tree lawn area between the street and the sidewalk.

The individual homeowner is generally responsible for maintaining the grass, leaves, trash, and small branches that are located in the tree lawn, the city, county, or state maintains the trees in the public right-of-ways. This is the only one of the three types of areas discussed that the city is responsible for maintain. The city is generally not responsible for anything located in the rear / behind a property. Those areas are usually easements or common ground. Sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility.

Easements

Easements are the areas on private property that legally allow utilities the right to work on and/or place utility equipment on, over, or under. The property owner / homeowner is responsible for the maintenance for this property and still owns this property, but the utility companies have access and can remove items placed on the easement.

Common Ground

Common ground is owned by a subdivision and is the responsibility of the residents, usually through a board of trustees or similar group. In many cases the adjacent property owners are responsible for the maintenance in the case of no existing subdivision board of trustees or similar group.

Additional Information

If you have an issue concerning a tree located in the public right-of-way or have another concern involving the public right-of-way, please contact the Ferguson Public Works Municipal Services - Street Division at 314-521-8373.  Other contacts for public right-of-way Issues:

St. Louis County - 314-615-8538

MoDot - 314-340-4100

Architectural Review Board - 3 Members, 5 year terms

• Serves to maintain the architectural integrity of the community through reviews of building plans.
• Meets as needed.
• Appointed by Mayor, Council Approved

Staff Liaison: Rachel St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257.

Council Representative: Mike Palmer

Board of Adjustment - 5 Members, 5 year terms

• Serves to hear, reverse, or affirm appeals from property owners related to errors, variances, and exceptions to enforcement of the zoning and sign ordinance.
• Meets as needed.
• Appointed by Mayor, Council Approved

Staff Liaison: Rachel St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257.

Council Representative: Mike Palmer 

Civilian Review Board - 9 Members, 3 year terms

• Serves as an oversight body with respect to the investigations of complaints made against members of the police department.
• Meets on the first Monday of each month in Council Chambers.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Chris Crabel, Consent Decree Coordinator.

Council Representative: Nick Kasoff

Economic Development Sales Tax Commission - 5 Members, 4 year terms

• Considers economic development plans, projects or designation areas and may offer recommendation of uses of funds.
• Meetings TBD.
• Appointed by Mayor.

Staff Liaison: Rachel St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257

Council Representative: Nick Kasoff

Ferguson Youth Advisory Board - 8- 10 Students, 5 adults

• Provides the City Council a youth perspective on issues that affect the city along with the opportunity to be active and make a difference in the community.
• Meets on the first Saturday of each month at FYI Backbay, 110 Church Street 1:00pm.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Aaron Harris, Executive Director 314-743-5379.

Council Representative: David Williams

FNIP Board - 10 Members (9 Voting, 1 Council), 3 year terms

• The Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) is a not-for-profit housing corporation operated by the City of Ferguson.
• Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 110 Church Street 6:30 p.m.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Rachell St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257.

Council Representative: Mike Palmer

Ferguson Special Business District (FSBD)

• Serves to promote the central business district of Ferguson to the public.
• Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Rachell St. Pierre, Community Development Director, 314-524-5257

Council Representative: Naquittia Noah

Housing Board of Appeals - 5 members, 5 year terms

• Hears and rules on the appeals of property owners related to the enforcement of the city’s Exterior Appearance Code and Homestead Program.
• Meets as-needed.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Rachel St. Pierre, Planning & Development Director 314-524-5257.

Council Representative: Heather Robinett

Human Rights Commission - 7 members, 3 year terms, Chair Call

• Serves to receive and hear complaints related to human rights violations and advise the City Council on possible legislative or policy changes to prevent discrimination as prohibited in Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code.
• Meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Appointed by mayor, approved by council.

Staff Liaison:  Octavia Pittman, City Clerk 314-524-5152

Council Representative: Naquittia Noah

Jeske Park Sculpture Garden Commission- 5 members, 1 year terms, Chair Call

• Serves give advice and direction to the City regarding the planning, development, and maintenance of the sculpture garden at Jeske Park. The Commission will also advise the City on the solicitation, procurement, and display of sculpture art within the sculpture garden.
• Meets as needed.
• Appointed by Mayor, Council approved.

Staff Liaison: Joseph Seastrom, Parks Director 314-524-5072

Council Representative: Linda Lipka 

Landmarks Commission - 7 members, 3 year terms

• Advises the City Council and other boards and commissions on matters of historic significance.
• Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison:  Rachel St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257

Council Representative: Heather Robinett

Library Board - 9 members, 3 year terms (3 terms)

• Determines the purpose of the Ferguson Municipal Public Library and adopts policies to oversee and review the administration of the library.
• Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Ferguson Municipal Library, 35 N. Florissant Road.
• Appointed by Mayor.

Staff Liaison: Scott Bonner, Director, Ferguson Municipal Public Library 314-524-7840.

Council Representative: David Williams

Park Board - 9 members, 3 year terms

• Serves to review and recommend rules, regulations, plans budgets, fees, and procedures related to the administration of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Ferguson Community Center (1050 Smith Ave.).
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Joseph Seastrom, Parks Director 314-524-5072.

Council Representative: Linda Lipka

Pension Board - 7 members (3 citizens, 3 employees, Finance Director), 3 year terms

• Oversees the pension fund of the city, including the exclusive and final determination of claims, benefits, refunds, and other disputes which may occur.
• Meets on the fourth Monday of the first month of the calendar quarter at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street.
• Appointed by Mayor, Council approved.

Staff Liaison:  Vacant, Director of Finance, 314-524-5189.

Council Representative: Heather Robinett

Personnel Board - 5 members, 3 year terms

• Serves to investigate and advise the City Manager and City Council on matters related to personnel administration.
• Meets as needed.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison:  Lita Murray, HR Director, 314-524-5256.

Council Representative: David Williams

Plan Commission - 7 members, 4 year terms

• Members assist the council with long-range the goals of the community related to a master plan, reviews and recommends zoning and/or zoning changes, and advises developers on projects appropriate to the master plan and zoning ordinance.
• Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison:  Rachel St. Pierre, Community Development Director 314-524-5257

Council Representative: Nick Kasoff

Senior Citizen Commission - 7 members, 3 year terms

• Serves to protect the needs of Ferguson’s senior citizens and to utilize their talents and abilities for the betterment of the community.
• Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street.
• Appointed by Mayor, Council Approved.

Staff Liaison:  Joseph Seastrom, Parks Director 314-524-5072.

Council Representative: Ella Jones

Technology Review Board - 11 Members, 3 year terms

• Provides support regarding technology software, hardware, networking, databases, communications, etc.
• Meetings TBD.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: David Musgrave, Assistant City Manager 314-521-7721.

Council Representative: Heather Robinett

Traffic Commission - 7 members, 3 year terms

• Acts in a general advisory capacity to the council and city administration on traffic and parking issues.
• Meets as needed.
• Appointed by Council.

Staff Liaison: Koray Gilbert, Public Works Director, 314-521-7721.

Council Representative: Linda Lipka

We encourage all applicants to do an exterior inspection (from public right of way) before applying. 

However, applicants who wish to enter any property for any purpose related to this program, must obtain (and provide a copy to the City) written permission from the listed owner on the Saint Louis County records. The City of Ferguson cannot grant access to any property until the quit-claim deeds and the redevelopment agreement are signed. 

To find the owner’s information, please visit the link below and search the property you are interested in (note the only contact information available to the County and City is the mailing address):

https://stlcogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e70f8f1814a34cd7bf8f6766bd950c68/

NOTE: There is no guarantee that you will be able to access the property before you acquire it through this program. You are acquiring property "as-is, where-is" through this program and you will be held to all standards set forth in the redevelopment agreement that is negotiated with the City. To access a property owned by the City of Ferguson, please contact the Planning & Development Office.

(The pricing of properties through this program may change in the future)

The Financial benefit of this program is that the property itself is provided to the successful applicant at no cost* other than all associated costs with acquiring and redeveloping the property as set forth in the program guidelines and any redevelopment agreement negotiated between the applicant and the City.  

There can be substantial cost to the successful applicant in the process of clearing the title, which is required through this program. Any and all costs that are incurred by the City of Ferguson through the acquisition and redevelopment of any property will be the sole responsibility of the successful applicant as set forth in the contract. 

 A title search or property title search is the process of retrieving documents evidencing events in the history of a piece of real property, to determine relevant interests in and regulations concerning that property.

You can obtain a title search through a title company. It is best for you to identify a title company you will be working with to clear the title in the future. You can begin the title clearing process once you obtain the quitclaim deed from the City.