The Puyallup City Council is on course to increase the amount of money the city allocates to community social service groups.
The Puyallup City Council is on course to increase the amount of money the city allocates to community social service groups.
A majority of the seven members indicated during a budget workshop Tuesday that they support setting the pot at $110,550 – about $10,000 more than this year – with the money split among groups including Puyallup Food Bank and St. Francis House.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/street/2012/10/31/puyallup-council-may-increase-social-service-funding/
A usage rate surcharge in place since 2004 for water and wastewater customers located outside Puyallup city limits may soon be a thing of the past.
The City of Puyallup's utility rate increased by 2.6 percent, effective March 1. The affected utilities comprise water, wastewater and storm water. On residents' bimonthly utility bill, the rate adjustment equals an increase of $4.34. Residents will see the new rate reflected on utility bills received on or after May 10, 2013.
Puyallup City Council has approved a preliminary agreement with South Sound 911 that could pave the way for about $3.5 million in radio improvements at no cost to the city.
Violating an animal control regulation within the city of Puyallup won’t come up at such a steep cost for first-time offenders.
As we all know, Tacoma is evaluating its budget in the face of a huge hole. The city’s budget conversation should be a community discussion about preparing our city government for today’s new economy; prioritization of essential services, such as police and fire; and ensuring a return on investment for programs and services that the city provides.
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