August 11, 2026 - City Council Emergency Meeting

The City of Nampa held an emergency city council meeting on August 11, 2026, to address a significant water main break on a 16-inch line located on Garrity Boulevard just south of the interstate. The water main break was reported around 1:00 PM, and crews along with procured contractors are actively working on repairs. The repair is expected to take a couple of days, with an estimated cost between $1.5 million and $2 million. The council discussed the impact on water pressure, road closures, and coordination with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for road repair standards. Two key action items were approved by roll call vote: declaring an emergency to allow immediate expenditure of public funds and authorizing the Public Works and Water Department to proceed with emergency repairs funded through the use of fund balance, with costs to be included in a September budget amendment.