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Caldwell council approves voluntary PILOT agreement with Housing Authority for Farmway Village; one abstention
Summary
The council approved Resolution 419-25 authorizing a voluntary payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the Caldwell Housing Authority to reimburse the city for fire and police services at Farmway Village; the vote was 5 in favor with Councilor Dittenburg abstaining.
City staff described a voluntary payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Caldwell Housing Authority for Farmway Village at the Dec. 1 council meeting and the council approved Resolution 419-25.
Oscar (city staff) explained that the Caldwell Housing Authority is an independent public body formed under Idaho Code section 50-19-05, and that Section 50-19-08 authorizes the housing authority to agree to make payments in lieu of taxes to reimburse the city for services. He said finance worked with the Housing Authority to determine appropriate reimbursement amounts for fire and police services and that the agreement includes annual increases through 2028, at which time the parties will renegotiate based on calls for service.
Oscar emphasized the payment is voluntary by the housing authority and described it as a partnership gesture to help fund city services at Farmway Village.
Councilor Dodi moved to approve Resolution 419-25; Councilor Stoddick seconded. The motion passed with five in favor; Councilor Dittenburg abstained.
The council gave no further direction on renegotiation timing beyond the stated 2028 review point and did not place conditions on the payment in lieu of taxes during the meeting.
