2026/9/8 City Council Meeting

The City of Caldwell held a City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, covering a range of municipal matters with significant focus on procurement and budget-related decisions. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a professional services agreement with Barry Dunn, McNeil and Parker LLC for $124,997 to develop a comprehensive parks, recreation, pathways, and open space master plan funded by impact fees. The council also ratified a $44,478 contract with Meridian Fence for installation of a security fence at the Caldwell Police Department shooting range. Additionally, the council approved a subrecipient agreement for a Community Development Block Grant of $115,000 to Advocates Against Family Violence for energy efficiency improvements at their shelter. The meeting included approval of a collective labor agreement between the city and the Caldwell Professional Firefighters union, emphasizing health, safety, and competitive wages. A resolution was passed to use contingency funds for unplanned emergency-related police wages. The council also declared city-owned property as underutilized and approved its sale to the Canyon County Ambulance District for approximately $838,094 to support a new ambulance station. Discussions on code enforcement highlighted challenges with vehicle towing and staffing, with plans for interdepartmental collaboration to improve enforcement. The meeting concluded with approval of accounts payable totaling over $8.2 million and payroll of $1.7 million.