July 15, 2026 - City Council Budget Workshop

The City of Nampa City Council held a budget workshop on July 15, 2026, focusing extensively on the fiscal year 2027 budget. The council discussed and debated several procurement and budget-related issues, including funding allocations for Valley Regional Transit (VRT), the county animal shelter, the library, deferred maintenance, and public safety. Key motions included cutting funding for VRT, reallocating funds from the Association of Idaho Cities and economic incentive funds, and approving a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for city employees. The council also addressed the challenge of filling police department vacancies and the need for increased public safety funding, ultimately approving a 1% foregone tax increase designated for police. Deferred maintenance and infrastructure funding were highlighted as critical priorities, with plans to establish a task force to address these issues. The library budget was scrutinized, with discussions on non-resident fees and service levels. The council approved the overall budget with adjustments and set aside funds for deferred maintenance, while deferring some allocations for later decisions. The meeting concluded with the council approving the budget subject to the discussed changes and preparing for a public hearing in August.