Council approves nine interim budget changes including $2.1 million airport appropriation and $1.175 million library donation

Boise City Council voted to approve nine interim budget changes covering airport capital, information technology, public safety training, library donations, affordable housing, fleet electrification, geothermal preparedness, and flood‑risk work.

“Good afternoon, council president, members of council. I have 9, interim budget changes for your consideration this afternoon,” Alicia McAndrews, the staff presenter, said when introducing the package. The council motion to approve was moved and seconded and passed unanimously by roll call.

Why it matters: The changes adjust appropriations or recognize revenue to allow projects and partnerships to proceed without drawing on general fund tax revenue. Major items include an airport appropriation increase for the airport master plan capital project, library donations moved to the capital fund for a First Floor remodel, development funding for a 212‑unit affordable housing project, and several public‑works items to support geothermal and flood mitigation work.

Key items approved

- Airport: An appropriation increase of $2,100,000 to complete the airport master plan capital project. City staff said the project will be funded entirely through Federal Aviation Administration…