Fife arts commission adopts 2025 work plan, approves budget guidance after reviewing project proposals

FIFE, Wash. — The Fife Public Arts Commission on Jan. 15 adopted an overarching 2025 work plan and approved a proposed budget allocation to present to the city manager after reviewing several city-led public-art proposals and a prioritized maintenance list.

The vote set the commission’s 2025 spending framework at $11,531.96, comprising $10,360 (annual general fund allocation) and $1,171.96 in LTAC funds. Commissioners said they will select specific projects at the commission’s February meeting. "Tonight, our goal is to approve our, work plan along with our 2025 budget," Tim Anderson told commissioners as he introduced department proposals and cost estimates.

Why it matters: the commission’s decisions determine which public-art projects and maintenance activities move forward in Fife and how limited funds will be divided among installations, upkeep and community programming.

Most important decisions and figures

- Proposed total budget to present to the city manager: $11,531.96 (General fund $10,360; LTAC $1,171.96). - Sample allocations the commission approved as guidance: $7,000 toward a major art installation, $1,500 for art maintenance, $2,000 for city events, and $500 for updated marketing/recruitment materials.

Proposals reviewed

Tim Anderson summarized art proposals submitted by city departments as input for the commission’s budget-planning process. He told the commission they were "looking at just options for 2025 to build our budget, which we do need to approve tonight."

Notable project estimates presented by staff (as given to commissioners): - Dacca Park welcome-style mural (12 by 45 feet): estimated artist and supplies cost $10,000; parks requested $5,000 from the commission and would seek a $5,000 council budget amendment and additional grants. - Wedge Park basketball-court painting: approximately 1,000 square feet; estimated artist and supplies $12,000 with a requested $6,000 commission contribution and a $6,000 budget amendment request to council. - Outdoor musical play element…