Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee

The City of Boise's Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee met on August 11, 2026, to discuss procurement related to land acquisition for open space preservation. The committee considered purchasing a parcel of land from the Harris family for $945,000, which is significantly below the original valuation of $12 million. The purchase would be funded using $250,000 from 2015 levy funds as earnest money and the remaining approximately $695,000 from the anticipated 2025 levy funds. The land acquisition aims to connect existing open spaces and trails, with plans for seasonal trail closures to protect local wildlife. The committee also mentioned ongoing and upcoming projects related to wildfire mitigation and collaboration with Boise Fire. A motion to enter executive session to discuss legal and property matters was approved unanimously, and the meeting concluded with plans for a future update meeting in the fall.