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Boise shifts FY26 capital budget toward repairs and maintenance; Greenbelt and pool projects highlighted
Summary
The FY26 proposal boosts capital and major repairs and maintenance spending, with $10.1 million proposed for MRM and specific projects including Greenbelt repairs (Wood Duck Island), Whitney Pool and Boise Depot work; staff said MRM investment prevents costlier failures later.
City staff presented a capital plan in the FY26 proposed budget that shifts a larger share of funds toward major repairs and maintenance and a smaller amount toward new standalone projects than in some prior years.
Alicia (city staff member) told the council that the FY26 capital budget is about $46 million, with $10.1 million proposed for major repairs and maintenance (MRM), which staff said is more than double the 10‑year annual average. Parks and public safety represent the largest shares of capital spending over the past decade. Staff said the shift toward MRM is intended to prevent more expensive failures later and to…
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