City of University Place

The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.

The City has received funding from the federal government to study, design and construct new sanitary sewers in areas of the city that are not currently served by sewers. Five areas are under consideration for the new sewer lines. Unfortunately, funding is not enough to add sewers to all the areas.  This study period will […]

The City of University Place has posted a job opening for a Community Outreach Officer (COO), a position that is funded through the public safety levy that was passed in 2023.  The COO will work with businesses, residents and other City departments to develop community relationships and advise on crime prevention strategies to reduce crime […]

The competition was heated but after a two-week battle between the U.P. Police Department and West Pierce Fire & Rescue, UPPD prevailed and took home the winning title in the University Place Battle of the Badges blood drive. Donors were asked to cast a vote for either U.P. Police or West Pierce Fire & Rescue […]

For those who are interested in getting to know more about U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke, take a few minutes to watch this special video conversation with the Chief. Learn about Burke’s background, his passion for law enforcement and the positions he has held during his career with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. This includes […]

Crews are continuing to construct new retaining walls, new sidewalks, bike lanes, street lighting and landscaping along both sides of 35th Street between 67th Avenue and Bridgeport Way. Retaining wall construction on the south side is near completion and construction on the north side wall began this week. Utility coordination is underway and the contractor […]

At its first City Council meeting of the new year, Frank Boykin and Melanie Grassi were sworn in as the newest members of the University Place City Council. Here’s just a bit more information about them and their goals for their terms in office: Frank Boykin has served as the vice chair of the City’s […]

The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 27 (8 AM) at the Silver Cloud Hotel, Onyx Room East, 5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407. Access the agenda and access instructions here.