City staff presented a roughly $1.2 billion FY2027 proposed budget that includes a 2.7% base property tax increase; council placed the appropriation ordinance on the Aug. 11 reading calendar and approved a foregone property tax resolution after public comment on libraries, community solar and deferred maintenance.

City leaders and the Boise Public Library board discussed a consultant-backed facilities plan, draft service goals (including early‑literacy targets), and maps showing coverage by a 3‑mile proximity goal; council asked staff to return in April and June with staffing, cost estimates and a 2‑mile analysis to inform capital planning.

City council and the Boise Public Library board discussed a facilities plan, capital funding limits from Proposition 1, lease renewals for Hillcrest and Callister, and next steps that include adding repairs to the CIP, exploring leased alternatives and returning with costed staffing and capital scenarios.

Salisbury questions West Boise council about delay in library facility planning progress.