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Council confirms appointment to housing authority, approves sale of two city homes and several consent items
Summary
The council confirmed the appointment of Reverend Bill Roscoe to the Boise City / Ada County Housing Authority, approved surplus resolutions to sell two city-owned single-family homes (Poppy Street and Woody Drive), and passed consent items including a $100,000 Youth Climate Action Fund award and small grants for alcohol education.
Boise City Council approved several consent and special-business items during the meeting, including an appointment, grant awards, and authorization to surplus two city‑owned single‑family houses.
Appointment: The council approved (by unanimous consent) the appointment of Reverend Bill Roscoe to the Boise City Ada County Housing Authority for a five‑year term ending Oct. 31, 2029. The mayor praised outgoing member Katie Villa for her service and welcomed Roscoe’s willingness to serve, noting his involvement with the Boise Rescue Mission and housing work.
Consent highlights: Council members publicly thanked staff for securing grant funding, including a $100,000 award for the Youth Climate Action Fund that supports student‑led microgrants, and a $4,700 mini‑grant from national alcohol beverage control funds to support alcohol education and compliance programs. Council also noted improved liquor‑law compliance near Boise State University and commended Boise Police Department officers working on the program.
Surplus properties: The council held combined hearings and approved two separate resolutions to surplus city‑owned single‑family properties: RES‑27‑25 (9679 West Poppy Street) and RES‑28‑25 (2709 North Woody Drive). Housing & Community Development staff said both homes need significant renovation, with estimated renovation costs exceeding $51,000 for Poppy and $43,000 for Woody; staff described the properties as underutilized for public purposes and proposed selling them as‑is to the highest bidder, with offers accepted through Jan. 31. The sale proceeds for Poppy, acquired with CDBG funds, will return to the CDBG program as program income; proceeds from Woody will go to the city’s property management fund (Fund 543) to support the rental housing portfolio.
Votes at a glance: Appointment of Reverend Bill Roscoe — confirmed by unanimous consent. RES‑27‑25 (Poppy Street surplus) — approved (motion carries). RES‑28‑25 (Woody Drive surplus) — approved (motion carries). Consent agenda — approved (voice/roll call as recorded).
Why it matters: The appointment fills a seat on the Housing Authority. The surplus authorizations allow the Housing & Community Development department to remove underperforming assets from its rental portfolio and reinvest sale proceeds in eligible housing programs or property‑management funds. The grants support youth climate projects and alcohol‑education efforts in the city.
What’s next: Offers on the surplus properties will be accepted through Jan. 31; the housing authority appointment term runs through Oct. 31, 2029. Grant‑funded programs will proceed under staff direction.
