Comments on: Foothills Levy Spending Update

By: David Klinger

David Klinger — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:06:41 +0000

The “daylighting” of Cottonwood Creek through the east side of Julia Davis Park makes it all the more curious why the City of Boise persists in its plan to move “The Cabin” into the same corner of the park, perilously close to the Boise River floodplain … and at a projected cost of $650,000. The eviction of “The Cabin” from its existing historic site to the “daylighting” site came as a surprise to the wetlands people. It raises the larger question of just how we are treating Julia Davis Park — as precious and vital open space in our rapidly-filling urban downtown core, or as an attic for odd memorials, unwanted or inconvenient buildings, and unplanned commitments of space that diminish the park’s overall master plan.

By: Dave Kangas

Dave Kangas — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:10:32 +0000

It appears fewer parcels are up for purchase other than development?? Also look like more people needs to be submitting proposals!

By: Appropriate Spending

Appropriate Spending — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:44:23 +0000

The March Meeting for the Advisory Committee for this fund shows the receipt and review of an application to fund a flood plain study for a private developer. Granted no action has been taken on this application, this would be coloring way outside of the lines of the intent of this fund.

By: Levy Priorities

Levy Priorities — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:41:58 +0000

As usual, the money is being spent in the east end and foothills, with little to nothing going outside those bounds, even though all Boise taxpayers pay for this and the prior $10 million fund.

The $6 million shown in the FY 2021 budget should be allocated to lowland (flat) open space areas south of the river, so that all taxpayers receive value by having access to preserved lands close by. This would greatly improve overall access to lowland natural areas that people of all ages and abilities can access, enjoy and interact with nature. Not everyone can hoof it up the foothills.

By: Levy

Levy — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 14:17:21 +0000

Very interesting. So, have the purchases been appropriate? And, are they serving the public interest of those who paid?

By: joe morton

joe morton — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:34:51 +0000

Tax & Spend…
https://www.usdebtclock.org/?fbclid=IwAR2nDQRI-C_-lCzFdtjsM07nEewaGqYd93djr_lNsCsjqBpGlnaaPq1UUzo