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The council voted to waive three readings and then approved the following ordinances:

- Ordinance 2025-21: Annexation and zoning of Ada County parcel S1312233600, owned by Toll Southwest LLC — approved on roll call.
- Ordinance 2025-22: Annexation and zoning of Ada County parcel S1315449280, owned by Teko 1 LLC — approved on roll call.
- Ordinance 2025-23: Annexation and zoning of Ada County parcel 5070502020, owned by Misty and Noel Hutton — approved on roll call.
- Ordinance 2025-24: Inclusion of Black Creek LP property into the Kuna municipal irrigation system and declaration of related water rights; council directed the city engineer to notify the Boise-Kuna Irrigation District and update the irrigation map — approved on roll call.

For each ordinance the council first voted to waive three readings, then voted on final approval. Roll-call answers recorded for the final approvals show affirmative votes from Council Members McPherson, Biggs and Laraway and Council President Bruce in several items; specific roll calls varied by ordinance but each ordinance passed.

Council members offered brief thanks to city staff for completing long-running items; one council member singled out staff member Adam for work concluding a multi-year matter.

The ordinances require usual post-approval steps such as publication and filing with county or district agencies and updating municipal maps and notices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 08/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Kuna City Council approved four municipal annexation and zoning ordinances and an ordinance enlarging the Kuna municipal irrigation system. Readings were waived for each item and each ordinance passed on council votes.","taxTitle","Kuna City, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",48735,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484660,"Kuna Council adopts $2026 fiscal year budget, reserves $48,200 in foregone property tax",1772,116080,1888280,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5603680-ea9f2733d23a89d2084b2acfd69b0fa5&start=116&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5603680-ea9f2733d23a89d2084b2acfd69b0fa5/thumbnail_116080.jpg","/articles/6484660/Kuna-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Kuna-Council-adopts-2026-fiscal-year-budget-reserves-48200-in-foregone-property-tax","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484660-8889c592c4763ffc8072cde608a3a120/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146726&Signature=b~IebO8uOy~2365yrm0GYnF9Qh~pjcapQjdycLooN5vmYk-bhQtpGGWafeUqamPeV1FqGmu0mTXfW7JK25UjbDnQZlX-HQSYnbygW-114Vc2wRCKO2X0H4mFVdlM7L5FXS5IeKSI4ORCa~t3ghJrOfMh3eCOZe3qBm~3FxspjZIT81cllM76Kd6KlsiYUbk5Ot7aw5vr-ZHj7p35C5XDtR-zMFLgAwlIs2npe8MXUJdhKEzQd3GQ2H3tL0~jnavC582r6ZU7ao-qoEk9~~jUgk4Ey1TqyECnOXS0o9WKQ2LHNRTjMcG4l3g3~Sen5F3eM8V3mXioEBH25dkVuZQmMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kuna City Council on July 29 approved the city’s annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026, and voted to reserve $48,200 in foregone property tax for future use.

The budget ordinance, described by city staff as the product of six months of work with department directors, passed on the council vote with Council Members McPherson, Biggs and Laraway voting yes and Council President Bruce voting no. A separate resolution to reserve the foregone property tax passed by voice vote.

The budget covers city operations including police, parks maintenance, drinking water, wastewater treatment and irrigation services for what city staff said were nearly 35,000 residents and more than 11,800 utility customers. \"What you see before you is a good faith effort to estimate future revenues and expenses more than a year in advance,\" said Jared, city treasurer, presenting the proposal. Jared told council members the budget was built on three principles: fiscal conservatism, interperiod equity and long-term planning, and he cited Idaho statute authorizing set-asides for future operations.

At the public hearing, resident Michael Rocco praised the balanced approach but urged clearer reserve policies and a formal five- to 10-year infrastructure plan. \"Much of this budget relies on carryover cash from prior years,\" Rocco said, and recommended quarterly public budget updates so residents can track spending. Another speaker, Dave Splatt, criticized the city’s spending priorities and questioned use of grant versus local funds for downtown improvements.

Council discussion focused on reserve levels and capital needs. One council member said they had hoped not to take a property tax increase and asked whether some reserves could be returned to taxpayers. Jared responded that the 1% foregone amount in question came to $48,200 and that some large capital items — including a major lift station replacement and Mason Creek sewer work — are multi‑million‑dollar projects that justify higher reserves in the near term.

The council also agreed to improve public outreach and to consider separate director-level budget presentations in future meetings so members can review departmental requests in more detail.

Votes at the meeting: the ordinance titled the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025–26 (Ordinance 2025-25) was approved on a roll call with three yes votes and one no vote from Council President Bruce; the council then approved Resolution R51-2025 to reserve foregone property tax (voice vote). The council approved the ordinance’s summary publication as required by state law.

The budget ordinance directs the city to levy a sufficient property tax and requires filing a certified copy with the Idaho Secretary of State, the Ada County Clerk and the Idaho State Tax Commission. The treasurer and mayor told the council that continuing rapid growth makes long-term capital planning and conservative revenue estimates necessary.","Kuna City Council approved the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025–26 and a related resolution to reserve $48,200 in foregone property tax. Council debated reserve levels and long-term capital planning at a public hearing featuring two resident speakers.","actionData","errors"]

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Kuna Council approves four annexation and irrigation ordinances; waives readings

Kuna Council adopts $2026 fiscal year budget, reserves $48,200 in foregone property tax