During its regular meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 6th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, November 3rd. 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 purchases
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City of Yakima 2020 Budget Earns Award
The City of Yakima’s 2020 budget has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The 2020 budget received the honor for comprehensive planning, financial integrity and effective communication. “Our budget is the communications bridge between residents, City Council members, and the many City employees who take the budget numbers
October 2020 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link for the October 2020 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Articles for this month’s issue include progress on the City’s Cowiche Canyon Trail project, COVID-19 precautions at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field, the Yakima Police Department accepting original (new) concealed pistol license applications and fire safety tips from Yakima Fire Department
Yakima City Council Study Sessions for 2021 Budget
The Yakima City Council will conduct four study sessions during the next two weeks for the 2021 budget. The purpose of the study sessions is to evaluate city service levels within forecasted city revenues. The City of Yakima is committed to keeping citizens informed. The budget sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00
Yakima City Council October 6th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 6th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 6th regular meeting include: A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues a proclamation extending the
Fall Garden Webinar is October 24th
The Fall 2020 Heritage Garden workshop on Saturday, October 24th, will be in a webinar format due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. The free webinar is titled “Floods, Bugs & Design.” It will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register online at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3450944096661763855 The Fall 2020 Heritage Garden Workshop/Webinar will feature the following presentations:
City of Yakima Progress on Cowiche Canyon Trail
The City of Yakima’s Cowiche Canyon Trail project includes constructing a 10-foot wide graveled pedestrian pathway, with two bridges over Cowiche Creek from Powerhouse Road to the existing Cowiche Canyon Trailhead. The trail will be approximately two miles long. Funding for the project comes from a $2 million “Connecting Washington” grant. Click https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/cowiche-canyon-trail-project for more
Harman Center Plans October Events
The community is invited to participate in a number of free activities at the City of Yakima Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Avenue, during the month of October. All will follow social distancing requirements due to COVID-19. Events include: Hands-Off Halloween Express – Friday, October 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm All ages are welcome
Center Line Project to Close Section of North 32nd Avenue
North 32nd Avenue will be closed for two hours Thursday, October 1st, between Englewood Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue due to street striping. City of Yakima crews will paint a new center line on that section of North 32nd Avenue between 12:45 pm and 2:45 pm on Thursday. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can
Water Main Installation to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue
Water main work will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Mead Avenue and Washington Avenue on Wednesday, September 30th, and Thursday, October 1st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the
