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Canyon County to acquire short segment of Thirteenth Avenue for sheriff’s campus parking after council conditions exchange

5900769 · October 7, 2025
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Caldwell City Council unanimously approved vacating a short segment of Thirteenth Avenue so Canyon County can expand parking for its new sheriff’s building, contingent on a $50,000 reciprocal service or in-kind exchange to the city instead of cash.

Caldwell City Council unanimously approved a request from Canyon County to vacate a short segment of Thirteenth Avenue so the county can incorporate the right-of-way into an expanded parking lot for its new sheriff’s campus.

The council’s vote on Oct. 6 followed a presentation by Joe Dodson, principal planner for the city of Caldwell, and testimony from Rick Britton, public works director for Canyon County. Councilor William(s) Williams moved to authorize the mayor to execute the vacation provided the county returns a service or in-kind consideration valued at $50,000; the motion was seconded by Councilor Dittenburg and passed unanimously.

The vacation, labeled Vacation 25-01, would remove the city right-of-way between Albany Street and the railroad tracks and fold the segment into county-owned parcels to add…

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