Fife staff report steady progress on center renovations, trail work and splash pad after compaction problem

City parks staff told the Fife Parks Advisory Board on Feb. 5 that several capital projects are moving forward, while one remains delayed after a soil compaction failure.

The most immediate updates: flooring in community center Rooms 1–3 is finished; the community center HVAC and kitchen renovation is out to bid with proposals due Feb. 18 after a mandatory walkthrough that drew 21 contractors; the pool roofing project has reached substantial completion and the contractor is addressing about 10–12 punch-list items before the city can close the project.

Staff said Sheffield Trail construction is scheduled to begin March 17 and will update roughly the first 1,000 linear feet of trail, including widening and lighting. Wedge Park is in a 45-day public…