Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
City Clerk
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City Clerk
To make a request for public records, please complete the public records request form. Forms for Public Records Requests are available at City Hall, located at 818 E. Edison Street, Sunnyside, Washington. For assistance, or to make requests by letter, email, or phone, contact the following departments:
For Police Incident Records:
Vickie Dobrauc, Data Entry/Records
401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Email: vdobrauc@sunnyside-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 837-2120 Fax: (509) 837-5873
For Municipal Court Records:
Vanessa Engquist, Court Administrator
401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Email: vibarra@sunnyside-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 839-4427 Fax: (509) 836-6272
For Fire/EMS Records:
Luis Valdez, Fire Department Community Relations
513 S. 8th Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Email: lvaldez@sunnyside-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 836-6409 Fax: (509) 836-6419
For all other records, or for more information:
Jacqueline Renteria, City Clerk/Communications Director
818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Email: cityclerk@sunnyside-wa.gov
Phone: (509) 836-6310 Fax: (509) 836-6272
Fee Schedule is available HERE.
Public records requests should include:
- The name and address of the requester;
- The date of the request;
- A detailed description of the public record being requested;
- Whether the requester wants copies, or wants to inspect the requested records;
- The address where copies are to be mailed if copies are requested;
- A statement regarding whether the records are being requested for a commercial purpose; and
- Signature of the requester.
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City Clerk
The City Council meets four times per month at the Law and Justice Center, located at 401 Homer Street in Sunnyside. Study Sessions are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm, and regular meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays. Agenda materials are available online.
City Council
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City Council
The City Council meets four times per month at the Law and Justice Center, located at 401 Homer Street in Sunnyside. Study Sessions are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm, and regular meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays.
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City Council
The Mayor is Dean Broersma and will serve as Mayor through the end of 2025.
Police & Jail Services
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Police & Jail Services
Phone Deposit: 1-866-345-1884 Toll Free Phone Deposits as low as $3.95
Deposito por Telefono: 1-866-345-1884 Depositos por telefono tan bajos como $3.95
Web Deposit: www.inmatedeposits.com Internet Deposits as low as $2.95
Depositos por web: www.inmatedeposits.com Depositos por Internet tan bajos como $2.95
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Court commitments can commit themselves any day of the week between of 6:00 am and 8:00 am. You will need to bring a current valid Washington state drivers license and a copy of the court commitment.Police & Jail Services
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If you are requesting a copy of a report prepared by the Sunnyside Police Department with regard to any incident investigated by the Sunnyside Police Department, please complete the public records request form and return it to the Sunnyside Police Department. The City will respond to your request within five (5) business days. Our response will be to either, (1) provide the record, (2) request clarification of the request, (3) notify you additional time is needed and provide an estimate and explanation, or (4) deny the request.Police & Jail Services
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Concealed pistol permits are issued through the Sunnyside Police Department. You must live within the city limits of Sunnyside. You must apply in person at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944. If this is an original request, please apply on Wednesdays for fingerprinting.Police & Jail Services
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Dog licenses can be obtained at the Sunnyside Police Department.Police & Jail Services
Community Development
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The best way to locate your property lines is to contact a licensed land surveyor. If your property was previously platted or surveyed, there should be a property pin in the ground at the corners (often a stick of rebar with a cap, but it could be other things). The city has copies of previous plats, but these are for reference only. We are not licensed surveyors and will not locate property lines for you.Community Development
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In most cases, no permit is required. However, if the fence is more than six feet tall, a permit is required. Fences can be built on the property line, but the height of the fence must be reviewed for compliance within the given zoning district. The rule of thumb is a six-foot-tall fence is allowed in rear and side yards while a four-foot-tall fence is the maximum height in the front yard, except vision triangles where the max height is three feet.Community Development
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If the use is permitted, it can be rebuilt or replaced at any time with proper building permits. If the use is considered to be a legal non-conforming use, it may be replaced provided it is done with proper building permits within one year from the date it was destroyed . Contact the Planning Division for more specific information.Community Development
Finance
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Finance
We will mail you a bill each month for the previous month's service. You should receive your bill during the first week of each month. If you do not, please contact us at (509) 837-3782. Bills are also available electronically through Xpress Bill Pay on the first of each month. For more information, how to sign up, and question and answer information, click here.
Current bills are due in full by the 20th of each month. In addition to charges for your water and/or sewer service, you will see charges for the ambulance utility fee, stormwater fee, and solid waste (garbage) pick-up if you live in the City of Sunnyside. The City contracts with Yakima Waste Systems for garbage pick-up services. If you have any questions regarding garbage pick-up, call Yakima Waste at (800) 572-9738.
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Finance
Customers have a variety of options available to pay their utility bills.
ONLINE: Payments can be made electronically through Xpress Bill Pay. For more information, how to sign up, and question and answer information, click here.
PHONE: Xpress Bill Pay has a dedicated line for Sunnyside residents. Dial 1-888-716-0174 to make a payment over the phone.
MAIL: Payments can be mailed to the City of Sunnyside lock box, PO Box 967 Pleasant Grove, UT 84062.
IN PERSON: Payments can be made directly at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside, WA 98944
We accept payment by cash, check, money order, and Visa or Mastercard. Also, for your convenience, there is a locked payment drop box located at the east corner of the City Hall building on 9th Street. When using the drop box, please remember to enclose your billing stub along with your payment, or include the name and address of the account you are paying.
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Finance
The City has a strict turn-off policy that is designed to protect responsible customers like you from being burdened with the costs of delinquent customers. Utility accounts must be paid in full by the 20th of each month during office hours. After the 20th, a delinquent notice will be mailed notifying customers that their account is past due. A late charge, as listed in SMC 2.02.020, Title 13, is assessed on past due bills that are paid after the 20th. Payments for past due bills must be received no later than the 10th of the following month during office hours to avoid disconnection. If a customer's water service is disconnected due to non-payment, the account must be paid in full plus a delinquency fee.
Municipal Court
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Municipal Court
Absolutely no type of weapons allowed. If cell phones and/or pagers are brought into the courtroom, please make sure they have been turned off prior to entering. Keep your feet off the furniture.No food or drinks allowed. No gum chewing is permitted. No cameras and/or recording devices are allowed in the courtroom. Remove all headwear in the courtroom. This includes: hats, caps, beanies, scarves, handkerchiefs. Sit up and speak clearly.
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There is a records check form that you need to fill out and sign. You will receive information about cases that are only filed in this court. If you have cases filed in other courts, you will need to contact those courts specifically. There is no charge for this service.Municipal Court
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Contact the court office with your ticket number. We can tell you the amount due. As soon as that amount is paid in full (no checks accepted), we can adjudicate your ticket with the Washington Department of Licensing in Olympia. Payments are allowed on these tickets, but we cannot clear your license until the ticket is paid in full.Municipal Court
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Contact the court administrator for instructions and the necessary forms. Specific guidelines apply.Municipal Court
Public Works
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Public Works
You can contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. After hours, you may call the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.
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Public Works
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206. After 5 pm or Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, contact the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.
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Public Works
You can contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The pole number and address closest to pole is very helpful.
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Public Works
You should contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. After hours, you may call the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.
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Public Works
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206. After 5 pm or Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, contact the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.
Fire & Ambulance Services
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Systems Design West, LLC accepts payments via cash, credit, and debit cards. Please mail your payment to PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383.
For assistance, patients can call (800) 238 9398, and clients can reach (800) 585 5242.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Systems Design West, LLC accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards for payment. Please send your payment to the following mailing address:
PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383.
For assistance, you can reach us toll-free at:
- Patients: (800) 238 9398
- Clients: (800) 585 5242
You can also contact the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) at 1-877-501-2233 to see if you qualify for assistance.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Most insurance companies cover ambulance bills. It is the responsibility of the patient or insurance policyholder to communicate with their insurance company regarding coverage options and payment arrangements.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Your insurance company will be billed for ambulance services you receive, typically within 1-2 weeks after the service date. Most insurance companies usually process and pay claims within 90 days of receiving them. If you have a second insurance policy, that company will be billed after your first insurance has paid the claim.
If your insurance companies do not cover 100% of your claim, you will receive a bill for the remaining amount. If you do not have insurance, you can expect to receive a bill within 1-2 weeks after the service date.
Please note that all billing services are contracted out, and the time it takes to receive a bill depends on the average processing times of the contracted third-party agency.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Please reach out to Systems Design West, LLC for payment options. They accept payments via cash, credit, and debit cards. Mail your payment to PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383. Additionally, include your complete contact information and your automobile insurance details.
If you do not have automobile insurance, please be aware that your medical insurance may be billed for the incident. It is the responsibility of the patient or insurance policyholder to ensure that there is insurance coverage.
For assistance, patients can call (800) 238 9398, and clients can reach out to (800) 585 5242.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
It is the responsibility of the patient or policyholder to review and ensure their insurance coverage. If your insurance claim is denied, we encourage you to contact your insurance provider for detailed information regarding the denial.
For any additional questions or payment options, please reach out to our third-party billing company, Systems Design West, LLC. They accept payments by cash, credit, and debit cards. Please send your payment to PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
Please contact Systems Design West, LLC to request ambulance reports or billing information at PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383.
For assistance, patients can call (800) 238 9398, and clients can reach (800) 585 5242.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
According to Sunnyside Municipal Code 8.06.020(D), residential outdoor burning is prohibited except for windblown tumbleweeds, which do not require a permit.
However, the conditions outlined in SMC 8.06.055 must be satisfied.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
All agricultural burning within the city limits of Sunnyside must comply with SMC 8.06.
For more information, please see the following link:
https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Sunnyside/#!/Sunnyside08/Sunnyside0806.html#8.06.010.
You can also contact the Yakima Clean Air Authority at 509 834-2050 or visit their website at www.yakimacleanair.org.
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Fire & Ambulance Services
You can reach the Yakima Clean Air Authority by calling 509 834-2050 or visiting their website at www.yakimacleanair.org.
If you reside in the Yakima County area, please contact the Yakima County Fire Marshal’s office at 509 575 6060 or visit their website at https://www.yakimacounty.us/1180/Fire-Marshals-Office.
Police Records Services
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If you are requesting a copy of a report prepared by the Sunnyside Police Department with regard to any incident investigated by the Sunnyside Police Department, please complete the public records request form and return it to the Sunnyside Police Department. The City will respond to your request within five (5) business days. Our response will be to either, (1) provide the record, (2) request clarification of the request, (3) notify you additional time is needed and provide an estimate and explanation, or (4) deny the request.Police Records Services