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Craig noted traffic is a top concern in the city’s citizen survey: 38% of transportation comments addressed congestion and 41% mentioned signal timing. She outlined the TMC’s functions — travel‑time and corridor monitoring, signal timing adjustments, large‑event timing and incident response — and said the TMC currently is staffed two days per week because of staffing limits.

Craig and Ricks proposed adding one ITS technician at a loaded cost of just over $76,000 to increase coverage, provide overlap for cross‑training, and maintain/expand the city’s ITS infrastructure (cameras, controllers, battery backups and signal cabinets). They gave an operational example: when an interstate incident closed ramps and diverted traffic to local interchanges, one TMC operator changed all four affected signals in about two hours at a cost staff estimated at $100, versus an estimated $420 to dispatch four staffers to intersections — a per‑incident operational cost savings cited to illustrate TMC value.

Staff also described vacancies within the traffic group — four unfilled FTEs, three of them open more than a year and requiring electrician licensure — and said recent pay adjustments and active recruitment were increasing interview activity.

Council members discussed prioritizing hires and suggested reallocating funds from long‑open vacancies if recruitment does not fill existing roles by July. Staff will include the ITS technician request in the FY 2026 budget materials and report back on recruitment outcomes for long‑open positions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 02, 2025 - City Council - Annual Department Update (Transportation) - FY26","oneSentenceSummary","Staff said the Traffic Management Center (TMC) is currently staffed two days a week and asked for one additional ITS technician (loaded cost about $76,000) to staff the center five days per week and maintain/expand intelligent transportation systems.","taxTitle","Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",2629,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090709,"Streets division requests staffing and capital to address pavement decline and maintenance backlog",979,2959000,3938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd&start=2959&end=3938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd/thumbnail_2959000.jpg","/articles/6090709/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Streets-division-requests-staffing-and-capital-to-address-pavement-decline-and-maintenance-backlog","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090709-a18128fdd11cd0d01d21c4a126331e30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207649&Signature=D8cmyA7YGPpcilubmKeG-8aOJ9KtnlfzBIuyBqXAP1WJRRWu6d3cmkxIflj0ZCMN2oyZ-VwiSchEGV487RXFS9hazG3-AwtqKZafatt3lWnIt6npkvBGSQQHnj3dL72cbS7OFYbjzEYOiP52DJzasad9dih-U99qs8WjH63Qlyr8THya2AZqos1Cc16bG4zA4ILA~vhQJyFvN5UjQd-VW53U6aSG0L9VwiJKg1vclDSh9BCKWo~X7IL9jx47vjqhKnU64mewVuNy-FU6XZJRJjzXVlXAVXND7M3VXhklkv9pq37~IZHgnRwemtsOAmNYJdSbf5WsqcR3k4y2TvO7UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Don Barr and Krystal Craig presented the Streets division’s workload and a request for staff and capital to address a growing maintenance backlog.

Craig said Streets manages nearly $35 million in assets and approximately 1,000 lane miles; staff produced 46,000 gallons of brine in‑house last year and saved an estimated $64,000 versus purchased brine. Craig said the city currently asks each Streets employee to cover about 52 lane miles — well above comparable agencies — and that the division has a sweeping backlog that prevents the city from meeting its NPDES permit requirement to sweep every lane mile at least once per year.

To address the backlog and begin in‑house pavement preservation and limited reconstruction, staff proposed four additional FTEs (two heavy‑equipment operators for sweepers and two equipment operators to act as a construction crew) at a total loaded cost of about $340,000 annually. Staff said hiring the four would be cheaper than outsourcing the work and would begin to narrow staffing ratios closer to peer agencies; staff presented comparative figures showing other agencies with fewer lane miles per staff member.

Capital requests for streets included an $800,000 paint truck replacement (current truck described as end‑of‑life and exposing workers to elements) and a $250,000 semi trailer for hauling oil. Craig also noted the high cost of rebuilding pavement by contractor — roughly $2,000,000 to rebuild a half‑mile — versus an estimated $800,000 in aggregate cost if the city built in‑house after equipment purchase.

Council members discussed funding constraints, grant availability and the limits on using impact fees for maintenance (impact fees are restricted to growth‑related projects under state statute). Craig said staff are pursuing a registration fee and other funding options countywide to generate transportation revenue, and that state timing on Twelfth Avenue (State Highway 45) reconstruction is under review by ITD.

Street staff will include their staffing and capital proposals in the upcoming budget submittal for council consideration.","Streets staff told council the city maintains nearly 1,000 lane miles, faces a falling pavement condition index, and proposed four additional FTEs (two sweepers, two construction operators) plus capital buys including an $800,000 paint truck and a $250,000 semi for hauling oil.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090714,"Nampa fleet division seeks new shop, proposes lot‑attendant position funded by work‑order surcharge",502,2306000,2808000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd&start=2306&end=2808","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd/thumbnail_2306000.jpg","/articles/6090714/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Nampa-fleet-division-seeks-new-shop-proposes-lotattendant-position-funded-by-workorder-surcharge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090714-e556621bf0ca79dc753b8bba8f353237/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207650&Signature=cUadyRPhIRbNN0amSgYBM1Npomy4N5LJt1uDsGYAtdhkqSmqc5PeeyilqCMn4B4bnzTR9vKqlm1hp7tRDkFPg3LCzhqQc2cj3ynAbfT5pzfKmBL2bu6ar4NWAGm33uYN553iDrXbb7M4iZBbauEQ0EYHpzIQu45SQ4ippvv4k2F8RraEFW3yTlCK4Ocmrhf4ggtyiAnT8UEvi5sFoyYpjR6cTM0eh0FgvtUUG71DLMguIhu9XclltckHT96IajMsLQHy0fZbnhmLu6ArO1~3gJj9xDSQz3-9NHzNpFGijxASByP-t5tlouXh9FlNleeg4yH0otzfUVFNzNE5w05xwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Krystal Craig and Doug Adams presented fleet maintenance needs and a staffing proposal aimed at reducing technician downtime and improving turnaround for city vehicles.

Craig summarized fleet accomplishments, parts‑inventory purges and software upgrades, but said space and staffing limits are forcing scheduling delays: current work is being scheduled about six weeks out because bays and certified technicians are constrained.

Doug Adams and Craig told council the division needs a new 23,000‑square‑foot fleet shop (previously approved in concept and to be located near the Streets property), and that the new facility will increase capacity for in‑house repairs. Because the building will not be complete this year, staff proposed an interim operational change: add one entry‑level fleet lot attendant to perform parts runs, shop upkeep and ancillary tasks so certified technicians spend more time on repairs.

Craig outlined the finance plan for the lot‑attendant FTE. The fully burdened annual cost for the position was presented as roughly $76,000. To fund the FTE without increasing the general governmental allocation, staff proposed a $35 surcharge per work order; using a projection of about 2,200 annual work orders, that surcharge is expected to generate roughly $77,000 and fully cover the position’s cost.

Craig said the lot attendant would reduce technician downtime (estimated at about two hours per day per affected vehicle) and increase throughput — for example, moving from three to four police vehicles repaired per day — with an overall aggregate daily saving estimated in the presentation. Council members asked whether adding a certified mechanic rather than a lot attendant would be preferable; staff said the building has no additional bay capacity now, so hiring a mechanic without space to work would not improve throughput.

The council did not make a final decision; staff will include the position and funding proposal in upcoming budget materials for council consideration.","Fleet staff described a long‑planned new maintenance facility, ongoing space and staffing constraints, and proposed one entry‑level 'lot attendant' FTE funded by a $35 per work‑order surcharge projected to cover the fully burdened cost (~$76,000).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090718,"Nampa airport staff present revenue gains, terminal remodel plan and proposed rate increases",815,1213000,2028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd&start=1213&end=2028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd/thumbnail_1213000.jpg","/articles/6090718/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Nampa-airport-staff-present-revenue-gains-terminal-remodel-plan-and-proposed-rate-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090718-c48c2016e25a42c8c6b3a2e9308696fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207650&Signature=bQm-nNycUCBmB7PubRi-C2XERCSRWkSE6fQhuqRXviO10yygMM4iI7DHO~tPiCOW2WX9XfZ6EwzFt~GxeGNAzKguCsk3igsj3QSPdfZmGCwlsfNZQ5zJDa4p9GysJiqXvmV6-eyAai0C6QYAk0cHc7UEcsbOWNOiDdWi0A1UYKklKcj~Od5RJl8eWrxpsHOYzjmjmHEVHmLTcD6qDVF-wrH3c8s~n1F9t7-LdeMMnWAm3zvgpnYj-ESdy9HLI0T3xw0CpB1ZqeFVDaHV0qmb04G6OynmrfUcLbhIbylwXwR7B4yCmBMpo6SrE9veswlIXtvepsHjuAU~9fKz3geF9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Krystal Craig, director of transportation, presented the airport division’s year‑to‑date accomplishments and capital requests, saying Nampa’s general aviation airport generates significant economic output and is largely meeting customer expectations.

“The mission of the airport is to become a destination airport in the Northwest,” Craig said, describing the airport as a general aviation facility established by council in 1928 and primarily serving local and transient aviation customers.

Craig reported FY 2025 revenue of about $715,000 from land leases and city rental hangars, and projected FY 2026 revenue of roughly $750,000 based primarily on planned rate increases and potential new hangar development. Staff increased land‑lease rates by 4.3% for FY25 and plan to request a CPI‑based 2.8% increase for FY26; city‑owned T‑hangar rates rose in FY25 and are proposed to increase 3.2–4.9% for FY26 depending on hangar type. Craig said even with planned increases, Nampa’s land‑lease rate would remain about 1.8% lower than the nearest general aviation airport in Caldwell and T‑hangar rates would be comparable to Boise’s.

Craig flagged capital needs and grants: three FAA grants were awarded this year; staff are constructing an AWOS hangar and completing an assessment of city‑owned hangars. Major capital items expected in the upcoming budget include HVAC replacements, pavement rehabilitation for non‑FAA‑eligible areas, and a terminal building remodel. Craig said the terminal is “past end of life,” not ADA compliant in its current configuration, has HVAC and rot issues, and lacks adequate ingress/egress. Council staff said the initial project estimate for a terminal replacement is about $2.5 million and would likely require general‑fund contribution.

Council members asked whether the airport owns the underlying land for modified leaseholds (yes; the city charges a modified leasehold rate) and about constraints to runway expansion. Craig said the airport is constrained by adjacent roads and would need major property changes or road closures to add runway length.

Craig also described a reclassification that added an operations lead position from a prior business manager role, producing about $32,000 in annual savings while adding operations capacity. She noted a three‑year wait list for T‑hangars and said staff are balancing competitive rates with customers’ preference for low fees.

Airport staff will bring formal rate proposals and specific capital requests through the budget and, where required, public‑hearing processes.","Airport staff reported FY25 revenue of about $715,000, projected FY26 revenue of $750,000, recent FAA grants, multiple capital needs including a proposed $2.5 million terminal remodel and proposed hangar rate increases tied to CPI.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090722,"Nampa public-works administration outlines reorganization, plans to bring more design work in-house",775,422000,1197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd&start=422&end=1197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866098-523b13a17e1107e54c1d4510efb980fd/thumbnail_422000.jpg","/articles/6090722/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Nampa-public-works-administration-outlines-reorganization-plans-to-bring-more-design-work-in-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090722-f00586e8627d9d0986087b97d84936f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207650&Signature=dfj~5yjiWcLO1RzaO5ub9FgOmx6iPmYwJX2ay0PYVN4whiUsPEY5m1W09XbQ5lb1WzDxzyPBDS3cFqESUi3n9TW2QAeBTz5hOgRLA5bH9DrA4i2cRXUQlxaFO72BJJQ0hR~B8wCT2mFwgnn~OzjPgSZWJJ3ksnJh3y832hq2p-MSsk4F9xVlVKaoWd1tCt1YwQrGItzfyizHMIsxgVOldbMatKdpU9dxC4ECVPwbSUMlvYvZr0Fi2OAoPT13gHfeUjDopISU0qL1~ydgEp4fuTE-gE5rfFy~wgRiUrbjS-LdqP4EDMr~dJr5ni2IDQfcyInvjMZ59ICIG9pl6ehmjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clay Dulz, speaking for Public Works administration, told the City Council Wednesday that the department completed a reorganization in fall 2024 and is pursuing more in‑house design capacity to reduce contract costs.

“The mission statement for the Public Works admin team is to provide leadership and organizational support for the sustainable development of public works infrastructure for Nampa's future,” Dulz said, summarizing the administration team’s role in finance, safety, communications and departmentwide leadership.

Dulz said the city has averaged about $1,600,000 a year in external design fees over the last three years and plans to reallocate roughly half of that spending into personnel to perform some design work internally. The administration’s preliminary estimate is an $800,000 reduction in external design fees, though Dulz cautioned final budget figures will vary with benefits, healthcare and grant timing.

The presentation also highlighted other administrative priorities: a focused intern program housed in Public Works administration, expanded use of in‑house GIS and design capacity, and public outreach efforts including facility tours and school programs. Dulz pointed to recent awards and recognition for the department as external validation of the reorganization and stewardship goals.

Council members asked timing and budget questions. Dulz said anticipated savings from shifting design work to personnel would begin to show in FY 2026, and that the exact mix will depend on grant receipts and final budget decisions.

The administration’s presentation framed the changes as part of efficiency and stewardship efforts across Public Works and emphasized training, innovation and cross‑departmental support as ongoing priorities.

Looking ahead, Dulz and staff said they will return during the budget process with specific personnel requests and cost details for council approval.","City staff described a fall 2024 reorganization, an emphasis on customer service and internships, and a plan to shift roughly half of recent external design fees into in‑house personnel — estimated savings about $800,000 annually.","actionData","errors"]

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