City of Maple Valley COVID-19 Update Week of March 20

By
VOICE of the Valley
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Based upon the Governor’s and King County Executive’s expanded actions for protections against COVID-19, the City of Maple Valley will implement the following actions effective 5:00 p.m. today, Friday, March 20, 2020.

  1. Maple Valley City Hall will close to the public beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 20 through April 6 and potentially beyond. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation and follow guidance from Seattle King County Public Health and the Center for Disease Control.

    • Permits, plan submittal, Peddlers Licenses, filing Claims for Damages, deliveries, and other necessary activity can be handled online, through email, postal service, or by calling 425-413-8800, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    • Building inspections will be suspended through April 6; however special inspections (geotechnical, concrete, etc.) and less complex, simple inspections via SKYPE may continue. Please contact the Building Official, Dee Warnes, at 425-413-6632 or dee.warnes@maplevalleywa.gov for approval.
  2. The Lake Wilderness Lodge remains closed to the public through April 26, 2020.
  3. All recreation programs are canceled through April 26.
  4. All rentals (including fields) are canceled though April 26.
  5. Parks and trails remain open, however, the following amenities are closed.

    • Playgrounds, skate parks, restrooms (including port-a-potties), turf fields, sport courts through April 6, 2020.

    • Outdoor drinking fountains are also turned off
  6. The Lake Wilderness Golf Course remains open. The Clubhouse restaurant is following guidelines provided by Seattle King County Public Health, and offering take-out service for limited hours.
  7. The City will continue our Emergency Operations Center activation to Level 3 (to be located at City Hall). Work to develop virtual attendance options for future meetings in order to facilitate continuity of government.

    • We encourage staff and Council not to attend meetings of large groups (more than 10 people) and when in meetings to maintain social distancing limits following Public Health and CDC guidelines.

    If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 425-413-8800.

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