June 2017

UTILITY BILLING:
It has been a little over a year since Paystation went live. Paystsation is the City’s new Utility Billing online payment system.

May 2017

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES: The City’s Hazard Mitigation Committee is working diligently to update the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and making great progress.

April 2017

EMERGENCY MANAGER TOURS NEVADO DEL RUIZ: Pat Donovan, Puyallup’s Emergency Manager, spent five days in Colombia, touring around Nevado del Ruiz, an active volcano similar to Mt. Rainier.

February 2017

RESERVE OFFICER ACADEMY GRADUATE:

Deputy Chief McDonald represented the Puyallup Police Department at the Reserve Officer Academy graduation hosted by the Fife Police Department on February 7th.

March 2017

IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SOFTWARE: The City Clerk’s office is happy to report that it is has recently implemented two new software programs.

January 2017

YOUR MOBILE DEVICE + CITY OF PUYALLUP APP = FAST, EASY INFO!:
If you've ever asked yourself "Hmmm ... Puyallup ... I wonder if there's an app for that?"...

December 2016

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION:

Jonathan Wikander, Public Works Collections Division Supervisor, received recognition from the Washington Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

November 2016

GIVING TREE:

You can help bring the joy of Christmas morning to local kids right here in Puyallup. As of November 28th, a tree has been placed in the lobby of the Recreation Center with special tags.

October 2016

Puyallup PD Hosts DUI Emphasis:

Officers from Tacoma, Sumner, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Fife police departments along with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, came out to work the Puyallup Police Department’s DUI emphasis on October 8th...

August 2016

NEW CITY OF PUYALLUP WEBSITE:

The City of Puyallup has launched its new website, which will make it easier for community members to find the information they seek.

September 2016

PUYALLUP POLICE OFFICERS NAMED NATIONAL "POLICE OFFICERS OF THE MONTH": The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund selected two Puyallup Police Officers, Detective Micah Wilson and retired Detective Scott Bramhall...

Puyallup Earns Distinguished Budget Award

The City of Puyallup has been awarded the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its 2017 budget. This award is the highest recognition in government bu...

Shaw Road partial closure rescheduled to 2018

The planned start of the Shaw Road improvement project has been rescheduled to 2018. 

This project will add a turn lane between 23^rd Avenue SE and Manorwood Drive. This section of Shaw Road experiences more than 16,000 vehicle trips per day, and t...

City Gallery Features Work of Photographer Mike Zavadlov

City Gallery, located on the fifth floor of Puyallup City Hall, is currently featuring the work of photographer Mike Zavadlov.

Zavadlov lives in Forks, where he owns and operates Mike Z’s Guide Service. He began his career of guiding fisherman in...

Puyallup’s Adaptive Signal System Earns WSDOT Award of Excellence

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has named the City of Puyallup’s Adaptive Signal System as the winner of its 2016 Award of Excellence for Best Special Project.

This project implemented adaptive signal control technology at sev...Read on...

Puyallup Receives "Bee City" Designation

Puyallup was the second city in the state of Washington to receive an official "Bee City" designation from Bee City USA, a not-for-profit organization committed to developing and maintaining sustainable habitats for pollinators such as native be...Read on...

Shaw Road partial closure rescheduled to 2018

The planned start of the Shaw Road improvement project has been rescheduled to 2018. 

This project will add a turn lane between 23^rd Avenue SE and Manorwood Drive. This section of Shaw Road experiences more than 16,000 vehicle trips per day, and t...

West Pioneer New Left Turn Lane (15th Street SW to Rose Place)

During peak periods, it can be difficult to safely enter West Pioneer from adjacent side streets and driveways due to major traffic volumes along this corridor. To address this problem, the city will stripe a two-way left-turn lane which will extend the e...

City of Puyallup 2017 Budget in Brief

The City of Puyallup's budget is the means by which its elected officials determine how to spend limited revenues. As such, the budget reflects key policy decisions, and decides how programs and services are prioritized.

In the interest of providing an ove...

Puyallup Receives "Bee City" Designation

Puyallup was the second city in the state of Washington to receive an official "Bee City" designation from Bee City USA, a not-for-profit organization committed to developing and maintaining sustainable habitats for pollinators such as native be...Read on...

New Hope Resource Center Draft Mitigation Conditions Released

The City of Puyallup has prepared preliminary (or draft) business license mitigation conditions for the New Hope Resource Center, a drop-in daytime homeless day shelter which operates at 414 Spring Street. A public meeting will be held on Monday, Septembe...Read on...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...Read on...

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PSRC Transportation Questionnaire

We would
very much like to hear about your thoughts on how to improve transportationmobility in the Puget Sound Region.  The Puget Sound Regional Council is currently updating the
regions' long range transportation plan, Transportation 2040, ...

LID Code Change SEPA

The preliminary DNS for the above referenced permit number – P-16-0033. This is a non-project SEPA action for proposed amendments to the Puyallup Municipal Code relating to the 2016 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for Low Impact De...Read on...

Chickens and Roosters in Puyallup

Most folks agree that eggs fresh from the backyard taste better than store-bought, but is it okay to have chickens (and roosters) in Puyallup? It is, under certain conditions.

West Pioneer New Left Turn Lane (15th Street SW to Rose Place)

During peak periods, it can be difficult to safely enter West Pioneer from adjacent side streets and driveways due to major traffic volumes along this corridor. To address this problem, the city will stripe a two-way left-turn lane which will extend the e...

New Flood Maps to Take Effect in March

New flood maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could change flood insurance rates for some properties when they take effect on March 7^th.

The new maps replace the current maps which have been in effect since 1980. The maps identify...

City of Puyallup 2017 Budget in Brief

The City of Puyallup's budget is the means by which its elected officials determine how to spend limited revenues. As such, the budget reflects key policy decisions, and decides how programs and services are prioritized.

In the interest of providi...

City Council Public Hearings for the 2017 Property Tax Levy and the 2017 City Budget

Notice is hereby given that the Puyallup City Council will hold two public hearings: one for the proposed 2017 budget and one for the 2017 Property Tax Levy. The public hearings are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (2017 Property Tax...Read on...

Puyallup City Council Meeting Date Change

Notice is given that the November 8, 2016 City Council meeting has been changed to November 15, 2016. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the William Stoner Council Chambers, located on the 5th Floor of Puyallup City Hall, at 333 Sou...Read on...

Puyallup Seeking RFQs for Hearing Examiner Services

The City is requesting proposals for the purpose of selecting a person or firm/entity to perform Hearing Examiner services.

2017 Recommended Budget Available for Review and Comment

The City of Puyallup's budget is the means by which your elected officials determine how to spend limited revenues. As such, the budget reflects key policy decisions, and decides how programs and services are prioritized. Public input is welcome and encou...Read on...

Salmon Springs Phase 2 Project - RFQ

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Puyallup (“City”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide consulting, design, and engineering services for the Salmon Springs Phase 2 Project. All services are to be performed or supervised by persons appro...Read on...

Puyallup Valley Warehouse Development

A recent article in the News Tribune explains the latest proceedings on the proposed Puyallup Valley multi-building warehouse development: http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article154416559.html.

KIRO 7 Reports on WSU Puyallup's Work to Protect Waterways

At WSU Puyallup, researchers are trying to figure out how to best protect our local waterways from toxic chemicals. KIRO 7's Jeff Dubois explains more.

Puyallup is a "Bee City" -- Come Read More!

The Herald reports on Puyallup's designation as an official "Bee City."

Puyallup Purchases Land for Future Public Safety Building

On August 23, 2016, the Puyallup City Council approved the purchase of 3.06 acres of land on 39th Avenue SE as the possible future location of a new public safety building.

This action was taken pursuant to the Council's stated interest in eventually ...Read on...

Puyallup North Neighborhood Streets Improvements Project Wins Award

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce's special publication "Building with Concrete" featured the 2016 Excellence in Concrete Construction Award Winners as chosen by the Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association. Page 7 describes Puyallup'...Read on...

Rain Garden Workshop

Attend this low-cost ($40 for 2-day workshop, free for Master Gardeners) workshop to learn about rain gardens. Topics include design, construction, and maintenance. Tour local rain gardens and learn more from this 2-day hands-on workshop. 

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