Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of our nation’s talented students. If you know a young artist that resides in our district, please let…

Planning Commission Opening

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Have you ever wanted to be more involved in the development of Fircrest? Do you have an interest in the growth and feel of our neighborhoods? The Fircrest City Council is looking to fill two positions on the Planning Commission – one serving an unexpired…

Town Hall Meeting with Rep Kilduff on March 17 at Fircrest City Hall

Who: Rep. Christine Kilduff What: Town Hall meeting with 28th District constituents When: Saturday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Where: Fircrest City Hall, Council Chambers, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466 Why: To update constituents on work being done on their behalf,…

Fircrest Municipal Court: Collection Agency RFP

The Fircrest Municipal Court is issuing a Request for Proposals to invite prospective collection agencies that are interested in providing their services. While attempting to maximize the Court’s collections, it is critical this objective be achieved without negative exposure to the Court and with careful consideration of consumers’ rights. Furthermore,…

City of Fircrest Seeks High School Seniors for AWC Scholarship Opportunity

The City of Fircrest is now accepting applications for the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for students who are actively engaged in their city government and/or community and plan to attend post-secondary school in fall 2018. To be eligible,…

County Flood Hazard Management Plan 2018 Update

Pierce County is starting the process of updating its Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan with a goal to complete the update by April 2018. The plan is a comprehensive approach to reduce damages and protect public safety from major river flooding and channel migration.  The County will be sending information…

Call for Bids: Water Main Replacement on Ramsdell

Water main improvements are planned along Ramsdell from Contra Costa to Forest Park Drive.  This project is out to bid, with the bid opening scheduled for January 30, 2018.  Construction should take place hopefully beginning in early March.  This project is being funded with the City’s water capital improvement funds.

NewCold Warehouse Construction

The City has received several questions related to the new automated, cold storage warehouse located to the east of Orchard Street in the City of Tacoma. Here are links to the Environmental Documents, the Traffic Impact Analysis/Traffic Signal Warrant Evaluation, and a map. Pages 15 and 16 of the TIA,…

Holiday Schedule

City Buildings will be closed on the following days for observed holidays: Friday, November 10, 2017 – Veterans’ Day Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2017 – Thanksgiving Weekend Friday, December 15, 2017 – 11:30-1:30 – Employee Wellness Luncheon Monday, December 25, 2017 – Christmas day Monday, January 1,…

Modification to Community Center & Pool RFQ

In the RFQ issued on October 6, 2017, the City of Fircrest reserved the right to modify its RFQ. In order to encourage the submission of more proposals from area architectural design firms, the City of Fircrest is making the following modifications to the RFQ: The City may choose to…