Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – March 7th, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
Animal Control in Normandy Park
As part of the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction survey, residents are being asked about animal control. While it is still early in our data collection, 38% of respondents say they don’t know or have no opinion on these services. In 2024, it was about the same percentage. So, I wanted to give you some additional information on animal control in Normandy Park.
In Normandy Park, the Police Department is responsible for animal control and offers the following services:
- Animal cruelty investigations
- Educational information about pets and pet ownership
- Impoundment of stray animals
- Nuisance animal complaint investigations
- Rescue of sick or injured animals
- Enforcement of animal control laws
Regarding stray or found animals, Normandy Park Police will pick up and temporarily hold dogs. Social media and a pet chip scanner are used to locate pet owners. The Department can scan cats for chips but will not take custody of a cat. If you have a found or injured cat, please call a local shelter or feline rescue.
The City also works hard to promote good pet etiquette. Anytime you are off private property in Normandy Park, your dog must be leashed or under voice control. This includes City Parks. If you and your dog cross paths with another dog, getting the other owner’s permission is essential before allowing your dog to approach. Please always pick up after your dogs and dispose of their waste correctly.
Another essential item you need to remember as a pet owner is to get a pet license. Purchasing a license and attaching it to your pet’s collar is one of the most important things you can do as a responsible pet owner. Displaying a current license tag on your pet’s collar makes it easy to quickly locate a lost pet’s information. It could be your pet’s ticket home, and it’s also the law. Licenses can be purchased by visiting City Hall. In addition, if your pet is chipped, please be sure to keep your contact information up to date.
The City’s animal regulations can be found online in NPMC Title 6.
If you have any questions about these or other topics, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“The City also works hard to promote good pet etiquette. Anytime you are off private property in Normandy Park, your dog must be leashed or under voice control. This includes City Parks.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – March 28, 2025
The City of Normandy Park is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $45,450 grant to restore a 2-acre portion of Nature Trails Park. Since 2016, the City has been managing its urban forest restoration activities. While much has been accomplished, considerable work remains, and this grant will help with this effort.
City Manager Report – March 21, 2025
Real-Time Translation Capabilities Are Here for Text-to-911
King County 911 service continues to enhance its ability to serve all communities by improving language accessibility in emergency communications. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the Text-to-911 Automatic Translation Service, which allows it to receive and respond to emergency texts in multiple languages in real-time.
City Manager Report – March 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, March 11th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. Adoption of Resolution No. 1017 authorizing the allocation of $6,552 to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to finance affordable housing projects in South King County – The City of Normandy Park is a member of SKHHP. This partnership aims to bring together the cities in South King County to ensure the availability of housing that meets the needs of all income levels in South King County. In 2021, the City of Normandy Park executed an interlocal agreement to pool sales tax receipts with SKHHP to administer funds through its Housing Capital Fund. With the approval of this resolution, the City Council allocated its portion ($6,552) to help finance four affordable housing projects in South King County.
