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Public Works Director Greg Vigoren presented the item and said Phase 1 (shown in blue on project materials) was completed in 2020, and WSDOT completed a separate element (shown in yellow) that added a new southbound on‑ramp. He described Phase 2A as the remaining work (shown in red and white) that the city hopes to start this year. The project went to advertise in early March; Vigoren said bids are due May 5. He estimated construction costs at about $40 million and a total program cost near $60 million including right-of-way and design.

Vigoren said the city’s supplement with WSP will pay consultant costs during construction — construction administration, inspection and design support for contractor requests and RFIs. He noted the supplement amount is likely to be slightly above $5,000,000 (the current budgeted figure) but within the overall budgeted amount for the supplement.

Councilmember Holsey asked when the work would finish; Vigoren said the schedule is constrained by working near the freeway and by WSDOT staging requirements but that, based on typical working days listed in contract documents, the city is looking at completion around the end of 2027 unless a contractor accelerates the timeline. Vigoren also said the city met with prospective contractors at a pre-bid meeting earlier that day and is coordinating closely with WSDOT.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve Resolution 2199 was made and seconded (motion recorded by Councilmember Vergunde and Councilmember Holsey respectively); the resolution passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Phase 2A is a major capital project for the city and a substantial public works investment; construction will affect traffic and require multiagency coordination with WSDOT.

Ending: Staff said they will return with construction and contract updates as bids are received and the city advances to a construction contract.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - Regular Meeting Mar. 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized supplement No. 11 to the professional services agreement with WSP to support construction of the I‑5/Port of Tacoma Road interchange Phase 2A; staff estimated the overall project near $40 million for construction and roughly $60 million total, with bids due May 5.","taxTitle","Fife, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",67891,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104403,"Fife council approves first reading of Q1 2025 budget amendment ordinance; includes transfers for projects and reserves",800,3036000,3836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b&start=3036&end=3836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b/thumbnail_3036000.jpg","/articles/6104403/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-council-approves-first-reading-of-Q1-2025-budget-amendment-ordinance-includes-transfers-for-projects-and-reserves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104403-879eb8bd5ebf3e46fca6476f2441fb4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161488&Signature=ThfvQjJl6tgNqJhhoQ~o9IrxvMTTRUDrJfDaYrEj63ocSVZgm0qVZwwsDJmIH6QgQ1MURVeVNRLBi7ntm3BluHSLkmGgYJwCAOtl536wzLMHPdK1ip2U5quvUrUen9nN~VgngZAEbIyx4tBokJJ1tRkpKtmLa-bm0JSOKKhq0eeXzrqvI91MRjKu5-oXkKXvejlEZTXMUGIYu3TVS8wCDwZzgo9m96I~RRnZZbADuDOr~CmpAAxRp9x44qIqkEEbTwYO7Btd8DIj53~qr~14ylYtsyBkUQApD4wiz-9Qzl9F8DR-W9hgZfPvdNgj8RkJJMhpPm4aOgPl9ovtKa7ORQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fife City Council held a first reading and voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2137, the city’s first-quarter 2025 budget amendment, after a staff presentation by finance director Chris Anderson outlining new revenues, expense adjustments and carryovers.

Anderson said the ordinance consolidates adjustments made between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025, and described new revenue and expense items across multiple funds. Notable changes he cited include a revenue entry of $15,000 to the general fund for an electric-vehicle charging-station grant; a $35,000 credit in the facilities fund (an intended transfer to the aquatics fund that was not needed after a roof project came in under budget); and a $800,000 entry in park acquisition tied to the splash-pad project (described as $500,000 approved previously plus $300,000 in change orders).

On transportation and capital projects, Anderson detailed multiple street-construction adjustments: a $500,000 Department of Transportation grant for the 50th Street/Eighth Street roundabout, supporting transfers from public safety and storm-drain funds for that work; a $265,000 DOT grant for a citywide safety project; an $840,000 award from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for a 20th Street multimodal project plus associated local transfers; and a $269,000 grant for the 20th Street culvert project in the storm-drain fund. Anderson said the city will begin accruing funds for its contribution to the SR‑167 project by transferring $50,000 per month (equivalent to $600,000 annually) into a reserve.

On the expense side, Anderson called out a $20,000 expense for the EV charging work, a reallocation of a $135,000 public-works generator cost from the general fund into utility funds, and seasonal park staffing costs of about $9,800 in 2025 (rising in 2026). He also noted a carryover of roughly $1,000,000 that was invoiced late and moved from 2024 into 2025 accounting.

Council members asked questions about timing and grant strings on several items. Councilmember Holsey asked about timelines attached to the 20th Street culvert grant; Public Works staff said the award covers design work and that the city had requested funding earlier and was recently offered the grant. Council additionally discussed water and sewer rate studies; staff said a cost-of-service and rate study is forthcoming this year and any rate changes would be considered later in 2025.

After questions, Deputy Mayor Murphy moved approval of first reading; Councilmember Hulsey seconded. The motion passed unanimously with no recorded votes against or abstentions.

Why it matters: The ordinance adjusts multiple funds and directs resources to capital projects that affect transportation, parks and utilities. The accrual for the SR‑167 contribution is an explicit plan to smooth a potentially large future payment.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2137 (first reading) — motion: \"I move to approve first reading of ordinance number 2137 as presented.\" Mover: Deputy Mayor Murphy. Second: Councilmember Hulsey. Outcome: Passed unanimously.

Ending: Staff recommended advancing the ordinance; council approved first reading and the item will return in future meetings as required by the city's ordinance process.","The council approved first reading of Ordinance 2137, a first-quarter budget amendment that adds new revenues and expenses across funds, funds capital projects (including roundabout and multimodal projects), and establishes a $600,000 annual accrual for Fife's share of the SR‑167 project.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104406,"Fife launches emergency management webpage, urges residents to sign up for Pierce County alerts",263,1669000,1932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b&start=1669&end=1932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b/thumbnail_1669000.jpg","/articles/6104406/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-launches-emergency-management-webpage-urges-residents-to-sign-up-for-Pierce-County-alerts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104406-0c01f43577e48ba9947658686a891370/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161488&Signature=RHA~XsRmqpS8LMFO9tH14fFoPkiCH-N78oR~b5fPO1qzPPvWhqY4Ct8vwScWYQPgpw62YJdf26BrEWfc0mcMULdaiS9q6dbj-36V3--1xSBmfCuMEMwl~zFRYn-N6dLRJRue7VYrsNnaD7f9RJo2gNymgax3V502va3wac9BoRNfOFUkwpzwIQvHU7XkFYCcbjra~LkxaarqkS7sAII9H5ZWmQIusRtsE4iDIa4kpP0h-7r0kiHfTUVXiSAg94Shjk3zxbahEjCz0UU0WayAlIN1xPhQNv6AJOCDnSeTqtQ38-pHo8kMJRSq1Zf2wrlEH~UlyBwynPbDbcxWuCqtWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fife city staff updated the council on emergency management efforts on March 25, reporting that a city emergency management webpage went live March 3 and urging residents to register for Pierce County’s PC Alert system for text/phone emergency notifications.

Assistant Chief Newman described recent and planned work with Pierce County Emergency Management and Fife IT, noting WebEOC training for department heads in December 2024 and an ICS-300 course hosted in January. Newman said the city is renovating its Emergency Operations Center at the police department and expects audio-visual upgrades to support longer events. Newman noted the city and regional partners are preparing for the 2026 World Cup and are aiming for a tabletop exercise and EOC updates this summer.

Emergency management staff member Dani (last name not specified in the record) outlined the new web page’s communications section and listed channels residents can expect for alerts: television, national news, the Emergency Alert System (EAS), outdoor warning systems, Pierce County alert (PC Alert), and “reverse 911” through South Sound 911. Dani said the page explains the national “Be Ready/Be Set/Go Now” alert levels so residents understand instructions when they appear. She also described community outreach at a chamber luncheon and business/residential block-watch meetings and said staff created QR codes and handouts to drive web traffic.

Dani and Newman said South Sound 911’s current practice often includes asking callers for date of birth to help identify witnesses; they emphasized the practice is voluntary. Newman described the date-of-birth question as an aid for identifying witnesses and said callers may remain anonymous if they prefer.

Why it matters: The webpage and outreach centralize guidance for local alerting and preparation; advising residents to register for PC Alert and explaining multiple alert channels helps clarify how the city will communicate during severe weather or other incidents.

Key upcoming items noted by staff include ICS-400 training April 17–18 (hosted by Pierce County at the Fife Police Department), a tentative tabletop exercise in July, and continued work on the Region 5 mitigation plan.

Ending: Council members praised Dani’s outreach; staff said they will return with additional emergency-management updates to the council.","Fife staff said the city launched an emergency management webpage March 3, outlined communications options for residents and described training and preparedness work including WebEOC, ICS courses and tabletop exercises ahead of regionwide events.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6104411,"Fife swears in new councilmember and two police officers; mayor proclaims Daffodil Festival",134,241000,375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b&start=241&end=375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2791089-8914b519837d9123b3deff67702b609b/thumbnail_241000.jpg","/articles/6104411/Fife/Pierce-County/Washington/Fife-swears-in-new-councilmember-and-two-police-officers-mayor-proclaims-Daffodil-Festival","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6104411-e32b3297d3ae06fd76ee8782d83e1956/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161488&Signature=RxCKlvr8SKYozyGbjrp2w7IaGWpF3yAXFlk0aXqXTw0Aj41WGeGp5Bc9NzMr92RDgCWUQ-SoldShSqBnreCRPFRYHlBPFLh2qz5mfaq2H5qiuTbf2obztlV9qJU0hS36SXjjSiy5-Z-M5uJdmvXcjiwvZuj4GXZMf0lPzKy9yvURmwozlNkYt6X47Gyzz-aGjZ3zK3qabx0HYNGBjdwpsdK~QMtYc2JGhPTgYQjUpUDIbKajRyFsCYWmFvwDf7EVegPsuAr0XsXIXWM-jYce9ORmORziSwk09EdGqIqn~wZOOtbYr~Zm~G3Up-5ltcSXfpANwqYGz23soOuoQBR~gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fife City Council administered the oath of office to Summer Andriyuk and accepted remarks from councilors welcoming her to the dais, swore in two new police officers and issued a mayoral proclamation supporting the Daffodil Festival.

Summer Andriyuk took the oath of office before the council after Mayor Kim Roscoe called the meeting to order. The swearing was followed by a brief council photo and remarks by Andriyuk, who said she looked forward to representing the city until the general election in November and to “bringing good transparency, as a representative government for our municipality.” Council members welcomed Andriyuk and encouraged her to ask questions and engage with staff as she transitions into the role.

The council then administered oaths for two recently hired officers. Officer Vincent Ruiz and Officer Lokea Ane each recited the oath to support the constitutions and laws of the United States and the state of Washington, to follow the ordinances of the City of Fife and the Fife Police Department’s law enforcement code of ethics, and to “perform the duties of the position of police officer.” Both officers offered short remarks of thanks to family, colleagues and the community.

Mayor Roscoe also read a proclamation recognizing the Daffodil Festival and its history in the Puyallup Valley, noting Fife’s participation in the festival since 1959 and inviting citizens to join the Grand Floral Street Parade on April 5, 2025. The proclamation described the festival’s origins and declared the city’s support for the 2025 events.

Why it matters: Oaths and sworn appointments are the formal administrative steps that give local officials and officers the authority to act on behalf of the city. The council’s welcome and the mayoral proclamation also signal municipal support for a major regional cultural event that draws visitors and involves local participants.

Council and staff members who spoke during these items included Mayor Kim Roscoe; Judge Ringus, who administered oaths; Councilmembers (several welcomed the new appointee); Assistant Chief Claridge, who facilitated the officer oaths; and the newly sworn officers Vincent Ruiz and Lokea Ane.

Ending: The council recessed briefly after the ceremonial items and returned to the agenda for presentations and other business.","At its March 25 meeting the Fife City Council administered an oath to newly seated councilmember Summer Andriyuk, swore in two police officers, and issued a proclamation supporting the regional Daffodil Festival.","actionData","errors"]

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