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…

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…

Sewage Spill Advisory for Leach Creek – Updated 3/4/2022

Water quality at Leach Creek returns to safe levels Post Date:03/04/2022 10:23 a.m. On March 4, 2022, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the sewage spill advisory for Leach Creek We took water samples on March 2 and the results indicate public health concerns no longer exist. Learn more about our…

Utility Billing Policies & Procedures Resume

Pandemic Deferred Payment Plan Available for those who qualify. Utility Billing Transitioned Back to “Normal” Billing Processes and Procedures With the end of the pandemic and the City of Fircrest transitioning back to “normal” billing policies and procedures per FMC 17.04 with the February 2022 billing period.  The City of…

Moratorium on Utility Disconnection ends March 31

Mayor Victoria Woodards announced that the City of Tacoma Government will maintain the moratorium on utility disconnections until March 31, 2022. The March 31 date provides Tacoma Public Utilities’ (TPU) customers with advance notice so that TPU can provide assistance and access to resources which may help them make a…