Nampa council approves $118.28 million FY26 capital plan after multi‑hour review

The City of Nampa City Council on a roll‑call vote approved the FY26 capital budget and five‑year capital plan, authorizing $118,282,015 in proposed capital spending and multi‑year projections for FY27–30.

City staff presented the new capital reporting format and a five‑year “living” projection that includes all capital expenses — vehicles, equipment and projects — and explained that FY26 figures are firm while FY27–30 are estimates. Council questioned how priorities were set; staff said departments submitted ranked requests and city leadership aggregated those against available funding from general government (GenGov), fund balances, grants and impact fees to sequence projects.

The council’s discussion focused on several high‑cost or time‑sensitive items. Facilities staff noted the FY26 facilities request (GenGov‑funded) was adjusted during the meeting to $934,767. Council members pressed to accelerate LED lighting replacements where Idaho Power incentives exist, citing…