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Council approves up to $2 million from fund balance to repair ruptured Nampa water main
Summary
In a single motion, the Nampa council approved an emergency declaration and authorized the public works and water departments to begin repairs on the Garrity Boulevard main, using fund balance for an estimated $1.5–$2 million; the total will be included in a September budget amendment.
The council approved two linked action items in one vote: a declaration of emergency and authorization for the water and public works departments to begin emergency repairs on the ruptured 16-inch main. The mayor read the items and Councilman Bills moved to approve both.
The authorization directs staff to proceed with emergency repairs and allows the city to use fund balance to cover an estimated $1.5–$2,000,000 in repair costs; the mayor said the total will be reflected in a September budget amendment. The clerk conducted a roll call and the motion carried.
Council members asked staff about the realism of the estimate and the factors that could increase costs; John Spencer told the council the primary sources of uncertainty are the road repair extent and the need to meet ITD road rebuild and compaction standards in the affected right of way. Staff will report final costs and any necessary amendments during the regular budget process in September.
