July 2017

CONCERTS IN THE PARK: We are halfway through the Summer Concerts in the Park series and the reviews have been great!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 2017 Festival of Books, Brews & Bites

For Immediate Release

Contact: Brenda Fritsvoldbrenda@ci.puyallup.wa.us

253-770-3370

August 30, 2017

2017 Puyallup Festival of Books: Books, Brews & Bites

PUYALLUP, WA– The City of Puyallup announces its 2017 Festival of Books event, “B...

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...

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...

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...

72nd Ave E near 84th St closed Sept. 18 to Oct 7

Pierce County will close a section of 72nd Avenue East near 84th Street East from September 18th through October 7th for replacement of pipes to improve stormwater quality before it enters Woodland Creek.

Motorists will be detoured onto Woodland Avenue Eas...

Restricted Areas for Construction During the Washington State Fair

Please be advised this is a friendly reminder the Washington State Fair begins today, September 1st and runs thru Sunday, September 24th, 2017. Please refer to the map links provided to ensure that you will not be working within the restricted areas.

Let u...

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...

Puyallup Arts & Culture Commission Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Puyallup Arts & Culture Commission is scheduled to meet on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m..  The Commission will meet in Room 503 at Puyallup City Hall, 333 South Meridian, Puyallup, to review various ...

Honor a Veteran Past and Present

Those looking to memorialize military veterans have the opportunity to do so by purchasing an engraved brick at the Puyallup Veteran’s Memorial in Pioneer Park.

The memorial is a monument to honor veterans, both past and present, who have died in...

Puyallup Library Board - Meeting Date Change

Notice is hereby given that, due to the Washington State Fair, the Library Board meeting of Monday, September 18 has been moved to Tuesday, September 19, 2017.  The meeting will start at 6:15 p.m., and will be held in the Board Room located on th...

Fair Visitors Parking License

The fall Washington State Fair starts on September 1st--if you live nearby and will offer parking on your property to visitors, there are some things you should know.

The city requires those whose property can accommodate 15 or more cars to obtain a busine...

FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation Announcement

The Bureau of Justice Assistance recently announced an opening for local solicitation grant applications. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary source of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdi...

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...

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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...

Request for Qualifications

CITY OF PUYALLUP

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - INFORMATION PACKET

5^TH STREET SW/NW ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL

Submittal Due Date: September 22, 2017

INTRODUCTION:

The City of Puyallup (“City”) is
requesting Statements of Qualificati...

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...

FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitation Announcement

The Bureau of Justice Assistance recently announced an opening for local solicitation grant applications. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary source of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdi...

Puyallup Library Board - Meeting Date Change

Notice is hereby given that, due to the Washington State Fair, the Library Board meeting of Monday, September 18 has been moved to Tuesday, September 19, 2017.  The meeting will start at 6:15 p.m., and will be held in the Board Room located on th...

Fair Visitors Parking License

The fall Washington State Fair starts on September 1st--if you live nearby and will offer parking on your property to visitors, there are some things you should know.

The city requires those whose property can accommodate 15 or more cars to obtain a busine...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Urban Tree Sale

Urban trees are now understood to be a central part of a green system and provide a range of benefits. Trees improve our urban spaces by:

• beautifying neighborhoods
• reducing urban heat island effect
• cleaning the air
• reducing polluted runoff
• providing shade that...

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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