The Sequim City Council declared a State of Civil Emergency in accordance with Title 2.60 of the Sequim Municipal Code at a special meeting held Monday, March 16. The declaration authorizes the Police Department and other City staff to take what steps are necessary to ensure that the effects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that is occurring nationwide will be minimized in the City of Sequim.
“We emphasize that this declaration is primarily precautionary in nature. There have been NO positive tests of the virus in Clallam County at the time. However, this declaration is desirable so that civil and health authorities can move IMMEDIATELY if circumstances change,” said Deputy Mayor Ted Miller.
“While the COVID-19 health risk in Sequim is currently theoretical, the economic risk to the city businesses and their employees is very real. We plan to do everything in our power to return to normalcy in the shortest possible time.”
Sequim Civic Center to Close to the Public
To protect the public and City staff, the Sequim Civic Center will close to the public beginning on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:30 a.m. due to the threat of COVID-19. City services can be accessed through the City website https://sequimwa.gov, by calling the City at (360) 683-4139 or by emailing staff directly. Most staff emails can be found on the City website staff directory. Whenever possible staff will be working from home for the foreseeable future. The City asks for the public’s patience as staff resources may be limited.
Police Department
The Police Department will continue to provide essential services. Non-essential services, such as finger printing and concealed weapons permits will be suspended until further notice. In the case of an emergency call 911. To contact the Police Department for non-emergencies call (360) 683-7227.
Finance and Utility Billing
Sequim residents are reminded that there are alternative ways to make City utility payments that do not require coming to the Civic Center.
Pay Online
You can pay your bill online through the City of Sequim website.
Go to https://www.sequimwa.gov/642/View-or-Pay-your-Bill
Customers can make a one-time payment with their account number and name, or they can register and view their full account information. These are free services for our customers, at no additional charge.
Use the Bill Pay Box
The City has installed two bill pay boxes where residents can deposit their payments. One is right outside the main entrance to the Sequim Civic Center, 152 West Cedar Street. The other has a drive-up option and is on the east side of the public parking lot off Sequim Avenue.
Mail Your Payment
Customers can mail payments to:
City of Sequim
Utility Bill Pay
PO Box 1087
Sequim, WA 98382
Sign up for Utility Services
Customers can sign up for water and sewer service online at https://www.sequimwa.gov/880/Sign-up-for-Services-WaterSewer or by calling the Finance Department at 360-683-4139.
Community Development
Permits applications can be submitted to the City via the City website https://www.sequimwa.gov. Staff can be contacted by calling (360) 683-4908 or direct email. Staff will contact applicants with questions and to set up virtual meetings.
Please contact Sequim City Manager Charlie Bush at (360) 681-3440 with questions.