5/6/26 - City Council Workshop - Annual Department Update (Development Services)

The City of Nampa City Council held a workshop on May 6, 2026, featuring annual updates from the Development Services Department. The meeting covered multiple divisions including administration, planning and zoning, development engineering, building safety, code compliance, and economic development. Key procurement-related discussions included budget proposals for fiscal year 2027, highlighting overall budget savings of approximately $330,000 across development services, no new personnel requests, and planned vehicle replacements with smaller SUVs to reduce costs. The Development Engineering Department plans to update development inspection and right-of-way permit fees. The Building Safety Department reported on operational efficiencies and a $5,000 plotter replacement shared with GIS. Economic Development noted new contracts for administering the auditorium district, which will generate additional revenue. Council members discussed potential cost-saving alternatives such as using limousine services for investor tours instead of purchasing new vehicles. The meeting also touched on policy considerations like drone delivery services requiring conditional use permits and challenges with code enforcement in enclave properties, with potential future annexations to improve enforcement. Overall, the workshop emphasized fiscal responsibility, operational improvements, and strategic planning to support growth and development in Nampa.