Vaccine Clinic at the Community Center July 2, 2022

The City of Fircrest is hosting a vaccine clinic. It’s simple. It’s free. You don’t need insurance or ID. When & Where: July 2, 2022 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fircrest Community Center – Gymnasium 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466 Types of vaccines: Vaccines available for people 6 months years…

Help Pierce Transit Select Where To Stream Next

Now that the inaugural Pacific Avenue/SR 7 Stream BRT corridor is in design and has been recommended for construction funding by the FTA, Pierce Transit is beginning a comprehensive planning study of the next four logical fixed routes in the system to be upgraded to BRT. Currently, the BRT line…

NewCold Storage Facility Expansion

The City of Fircrest received notice that NewCold is looking to change the land-use designation to allow for adding a second facility. See the letter that was sent to the Tacoma City Council HERE. The Tacoma City Council Public Hearing is on June 7th. View the Public Hearing Documents HERE…

RFQ: Fircrest Park Design Consultant

The City of Fircrest (COF) is seeking professional services from experienced design consultants to lead the process to renovate the field lights and natural turf of five, multipurpose sport fields at Fircrest Park. The 7.8-acre community park provides fields that accommodate softball, coach pitch baseball, tee ball, soccer and community…

TPU Upcoming Public Budget & Rates Listening Session

On May 26th, From 6 pm – 8 pm, Tacoma Public Utilities will hold a hybrid, in-person and virtual, listening session regarding the upcoming budget & rate adjustments. They are hoping that customers will join us, ask questions, and share their thoughts about the budget and rates process and their…

Summit Ave Utility Work

Infrasource, a sub-contractor for Puget Sound Energy, is starting work on a natural gas main project Monday, April 25, 2022. This project will span all of Summit Ave from Columbia St out to South Orchard St then south down Orchard approximately 100ft. Coordinated efforts between Fircrest Public Works and PSE…

City is accepting proposals for Building Official and Inspection Services

The Planning & Building Department has opened the RFQ to accept proposals for Building Inspection/ Building Official services. The department consists of two full-time staff members who support the daily operations. Currently, our contract inspector conducts inspections two days a week. To view the complete RFQ, click here: Microsoft Word…

Fircrest to Open New Community Center April 26

The City of Fircrest has scheduled the grand opening of its new 15,000 square-foot community center for April 26, completing the $18 million replacement of the recreational complex in the heart of the city. A ribbon-cutting and community celebration is scheduled for 5 pm. The event, which will include a…

Pierce County Rental Assistance Portal is open

Pierce County Rental Assistance Portal is open The application period is once again open for people looking for rental assistance. Households that have not yet received assistance are being prioritized. If you already received assistance with rent or utilities and need additional assistance, please contact the provider who served you…