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Boise proposes increased capital transfers, draws on facility reserve to fund pools, parks and major repairs
Summary
Staff told council the FY2026 recommendation boosts the transfer to the capital fund, draws on the city’s facility reserve and identifies specific projects (Whitney Pool, possible Lowell pool funding, Annex Garage, Eighth Street) to address aging assets and rising construction costs.
City staff told the Boise City Council that FY2026 will require increased capital transfers and use of the facilities reserve to address major repairs, rising construction costs and a string of identified projects. The recommendation includes a one‑time capital transfer increase of $2.2 million and assumes some use of the facility reserve carried in the capital fund.
Facility reserve and capital balancing: Alicia explained that the capital fund’s buying power has declined with inflation and that the city has used substantial portions of the…
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