Lori Waldemer Lord

The resolution focuses on increasing transparency in the City of Eagle regarding revenues, expenditures, budgets, contracts, leases, and grants. It directs city staff to implement measures for improving transparency, such as making city revenue and expenditure information available on the city's website by posting the Receipt Register and the Check Register. The resolution also mandates the posting of the City's Vendors List and Financial Statements on the website. Additionally, all active contracts, leases, grants, final budgets, and quarterly reports will be posted on the City's website.

The Eagle City Council will hold a public hearing to consider public comment regarding a proposal to establish new fees in excess of five percent for Ada County Jail, Coroner and Emergency Medical Services Impact Fees. The purpose of the increase in fees is to provide for growth-related capital improvements for Ada County. The proposed fee schedule modifications and additions can be found on the City Website or at Eagle City Hall.

The resolution discusses the adoption of a revised Development Impact Fee Study & Capital Improvements Plan. It includes adopting a pathway level of service, a corrected pathway plan map, an updated parks capital improvement plan, and revising park and pathway impact fees. The plan outlines the necessity for updating capital improvements every five years, analyzing growth and development projections, and addressing public feedback on proposed amendments.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 includes detailed expenditures and revenues for various funds such as the General Fund, Water Fund, Fiber Fund, City Hall Bond Fund, Park Impact Fees Fund, Pathway Impact Fees Fund, Police Development Impact Fees Fund, and Capital Projects. Key areas of focus include general administration, library services, museum operations, recreation, public works, and capital projects. The budget also outlines specific capital projects, reserves for emergency spending, and transportation partnerships. It provides a comparison of actual, budgeted, and proposed revenues and expenditures across different departments and includes budget notes and explanations for various revenue and expenditure items.

The Eagle is HOME plan serves as a guide for the City's desired appearance by 2040 and a measure for reviewing development applications. It focuses on balancing urban and rural development, directing urban development to downtown and activity centers, and preserving a rural planning area. The plan addresses property rights, population growth, housing, utilities, economic development, land use, natural features, transportation, parks, community design, and implementation, with an emphasis on public participation and collaboration with various planning partners.