COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON PROPOSED BUDGET
The proposed City of Nampa budget for the fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022), which runs from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, is available for the public to view by clicking here.

Above please find a community video to complement the 560+ page budget summary.

Taxpayers are encouraged to reach out to the City of Nampa and Nampa City Council with questions or feedback.

Residents are encouraged to share comments on the proposed FY 2022 budget at a public hearing on August 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Options for submitting public testimony include in-person testimony; virtual testimony (must sign up by noon on August 11 through Clerk’s office); email testimony to mayor@cityofnampa.us or mail to Nampa City Hall (411 3rd St S, Nampa ID 83651).

As a reminder, for electronic or written communication to be added to the council packet, comments must be received by the Clerk’s Office by noon on August 11. Anything received after this timeframe will be provided to council members at the public hearing.

For additional information, please call the Clerk’s Office at (208) 468-5426.

The Nampa City Council is anticipated to vote on the proposed budget following public testimony on August 16, 2021.

-Mayor Debbie Kling
NAMPA CITY COUNCIL
The Nampa City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month; if that Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting is held Tuesday. The regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m., including a 3-minute open public comment period. Public hearings begin at 6:30 p.m. To watch "live or later" online visit http://www.livestream.com/cityofnampa.
THIS WEEKEND!
Nampa Festival of the Arts this weekend!

Nampa Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the 34th Annual Nampa Festival of the Arts August 14th and 15th at beautiful Lakeview Park. This year’s festival features unique handmade items with over 200 artisans. Items include candles, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, pottery, woodwork, glass, metal, photography, and more. 

In addition to the arts, there will be activities for the kids such as jump houses and a free kids’ art booth with several art projects to choose from. There will also be live entertainment with Gerry and the Dreambenders, Red Light Challenge, Dreamweaver Theatrical Productions and more, all day Saturday and Sunday! And don’t miss out on the food in the food court. Enjoy a variety of food while you peruse the park or enjoy the entertainment.

The festival also features a Juried Art Show. Enjoy Fine Art pieces including oil, watercolor, pottery, photography, metal sculpture and more. Vote for your favorite piece and enjoy the art.

Parking for the festival is free and can be accessed off of 16th Ave. Please leave your pets at home as pets are not allowed at the festival.

                       What:            Nampa Festival of the Arts
                       When:            Saturday, August 14, 2021
                                                          10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
                                               Sunday, August 15, 2021
                                                          10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
                       Where:            Lakeview Park
                                               Garrity Blvd & 16th Ave. North
                       Cost:              FREE!
 
Nampa Festival of the Arts is sponsored by the Nampa Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, visit our website at www.namparecreation.org or call the Nampa Recreation Department at 208-468-5858.

Nampa Festival of the Arts Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, August 14th
10:00-11:15 a.m.        Musicians Three
11:25 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Dreamweaver Theatrical Productions
12:40-1:20 p.m.          Junior Jammer Fiddlers
1:30-2:45 p.m.            Jim Bateman
3:00-4:15 p.m.            NNU Jazz Revival     

Sunday, August 15th
10:00-11:30 a.m.        Gerry & the Dreambenders
11:45am-1:00 p.m.     Red Light Challenge
1:15-2:30 p.m.            Lindzey Autumn        
2:45-4:00 p.m.            Pamela DeMarche
COMMUNITY TIRE DRIVE
The City of Nampa’s Code Compliance and Community Relations Division, Streets Division, Economic and Community Development and Fleets Services are joining together to host an opportunity for Nampa residents to drop off used automotive tires Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 106 W. Railroad.
 
Staff will be collecting used tires free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited.
 
Additional collection guidelines include:
·        Free service for Nampa residents only (bring City of Nampa utility bill as proof of residency)
·        Automotive tires only; commercial tires will not be accepted
·        Tires should be clean
·        Must remove rims from tires
The free tire collection is part of the City of Nampa’s effort to keep Nampa clean by removing used tires, which may be a code violation, eyesore, or health hazard.

For questions, please contact Carol Shackelford via email (shackelfordc@cityofnampa.us) or phone (208-468-5460).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The City of Nampa continues to partner with the Idaho Food Bank to help distribute free food boxes to anyone who needs a little extra help, but we need volunteers to make this happen!

August 11 | 11am - 4pm 

September 14 | 11am - 4pm 
(all distributions at the Ford Idaho Center)
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
THIRD THURSDAY

Downtown Nampa is hosting the Third Thursday event August 19, 2021 on 1st Street.

Street closures on 1st Street from 12th to 14th will start at 1:30 p.m.

There will also be a corvette show
August 13-14, 2021.
NAMPA CONSTRUCTION
YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
Nampa is committed to being a safe and healthy community where people prosper.