June 24, 2026 - FY27 Budget Overview

The City of Nampa held a public meeting on June 24, 2026, to present and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting featured presentations from the mayor, chief of staff, and chief financial officer, who outlined the budget development process, funding sources, and key allocations. The budget maintains operational costs flat with prior years, includes a modest increase in labor and benefits primarily due to healthcare cost rises and seven new full-time employees, and reduces capital spending to better align with actual expenditures. Significant budget components include a $42.1 million police budget, $2.6 million for streets funded largely by highway and road taxes, and allocations for parks, library, and other city services. The conveyance of the Ford Idaho Center reduced the overall budget by $11.1 million, relieving the city of ongoing maintenance costs. Challenges highlighted include deferred maintenance on critical city facilities and aging infrastructure requiring future investment. The city emphasized controlling costs amid rising expenses and invited public feedback before the final budget hearing in August. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed during the meeting.