City of Kirkland closed Friday for furlough day

Several City of Kirkland buildings will be closed on Friday, March 12, for a furlough day. These buildings include City Hall, Human Resources Department, Parks Maintenance Center and the Public Works Maintenance Center.

The Kirkland Municipal Court, Fire Stations, North Kirkland and Peter Kirk community centers will remain open.

The City of Kirkland, like many cities, is experiencing significant budget problems due in large part to the current economic conditions and the failure of the private utility tax increase in the November, 2009 election. As a result, the city has had to make some very difficult decisions regarding which services to reduce or eliminate. As a budget reduction, furlough days will be in effect for 2010, which will result in the day-time closure of several city buildings.

Other furlough days include: Friday, May 28; Friday, July 2; Tuesday, Sept. 7; Monday, Oct. 11; Wednesday, Nov. 24; Thursday, Dec. 23; and Thursday, Dec. 30.

For information

• For police, fire and emergency medical services, call 9-1-1.

• To report a public works related emergency (street, water, sewer, and surface water) in Kirkland city limits, call 425-587-3900 (press 1).

• Utility payments (no cash) due on furlough days may be placed in the payment boxes at City Hall, paid online or mailed in advance of the due date to City of Kirkland, P.O. Box 3327, Kirkland, WA 98083-3327.

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