The City of Yakima has dedicated $480,000 in small business assistance. The money is available for low or moderate-income business owners that employ five or fewer people. The business must be located within the Yakima city limits. The City Council unanimously agreed to make funds available to support the smallest businesses in the City. Eligible
La ciudad de Yakima ha dedicado $480,000 en asistencia a pequeñas empresas. El dinero está disponible para dueños de negocios de ingresos bajos o moderados que emplean a cinco personas o menos. El negocio debe estar ubicado dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Yakima. El consejo municipal de la ciudad de Yakima acordó
The City of Yakima has received the Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). This is the first time the City has received the certificate. Yakima is one of only 3 Washington cities to have been recognized for this achievement to date. “The ICMA awards certificates each year to
This month’s issue includes: The City Council entering into contract negotiations with Robert Harrison for the City Manager position Yakima County entering Phase 1.5 of the state’s “Safe Start” plan Virtual summer recreation programs The City of Yakima’s “Mask up to open up” campaign The return of Windows Alive! Issues Brief is published monthly by
Water line work will result in closure of Yakima Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street from Monday, July 13th, through Friday, July 17th. Work on the project will begin at 6:00 am and last until 2:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Yakima Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use
During its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, July 7th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, August 4th. The declaration enables the City to potentially be eligible for state and federal assistance needed to meet costs associated with the COVID-19 emergency and to make
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 7th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Issuing a proclamation for Grand Columbia Council Scout Me In Day! Approving appointments to City boards and commissions. Approving Mayoral Proclamation extending the civil emergency proclamation and order due to COVID-19. Authorizing
Extensive COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and required closures have resulted in many commercial buildings (offices, hotels, medical facilities, etc.) with little or no water use. Stagnant water in these buildings can cause conditions that increase the risk for growth and spread of Legionella (Legionnaire’s disease), lead to low or undetectable levels of the disinfectant chlorine, and create
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 7th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 7th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update A tentative resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor
Many of the City of Yakima’s services will be closed in observance of Independence Day. City departments such as services located at Yakima City Hall and the Y-PAC building will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the holiday. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service on Friday, July 3rd. Regular service will
