Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 49

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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

December 6, 2023

Vol 47 Num 49

Fish Surveys Following Quagga Mussel Treatment Idaho Homeowners Receive

In September, Quagga mussels were found in the Snake River near Twin Falls by the Idaho Department of Agriculture (DOA). The DOA with the assitance of Idaho Fish and Game identified chelated copper as the best treatment to apply to the river to kill quagga mussels. It was also understood that this treatment would likely kill fish, aquatic insects, amphibians, and aquatic plants.

Before the treatment, F&G surveyed about 11 miles of shoreline habitat of the river to better understand impacts to fish populations. Surveys were conducted using electrofishing boats which allowed for relatively quick assessments of the river. Over 4,000 fish were shocked, netted, identified to species, marked, and released alive. The pre-treatment fish survey was completed over a twoday period, just days before the start of the treatment on October 3, 2023.

The majority of the fish sampled in pretreatment surveys were largemouth bass, yellow perch, various sunfish species, and smallmouth bass. Other sampled fish included common carp, largescale suckers and northern pikeminnow. No white sturgeon were sampled because electrofishing is generally ineffective for this species. However, the Idaho Power Company survey in 2022 estimated that the white sturgeon population in this reach included 49 fish greater than two feet long.

As was anticipated, large numbers of fish mortalities were observed on the river within two days of the start of the mussel-killing treatment. Fish and Game examined approximately 3,500 dead fish, most of which were largescale suckers, northern pikeminnow, common carp and yellow perch. Based on the Idaho Power survey, fisheries biologists estimated 100 percent sturgeon mortality within the six-mile treatment area. All sturgeon mortalities were hatchery-origin, based on fish marking, fin conditions, PIT tag information, or previous sampling history. No sturgeon mortalities were detected downstream of Auger Falls.

Now What?

While post-treatment fish survey showed nearly 100 percent mortality on largescale suckers, northern pikeminnow and yellow perch, very few largemouth bass, bluegill and green sunfish were found dead. A follow-up survey will conducted next year to evaluate the long term effects.

Translocations of fish such smallmouth bass may be needed within certain segments of the treatment area to jumpstart the recovery.

Natural recolonization of largescale suckers, northern pikeminnow, and yellow perch may occur from fish moving upriver from areas downstream of Auger Falls. Also, fish from upstream continued on page 2... should get washed down during high spring flow periods.

Property Tax Reduction

Property tax bills arrive in Idahoans' mailboxes across the state this week, and in most counties, taxpayers will see huge reductions in year-over-year taxes due to the historic property tax relief bill championed by Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Legislature this year.

The average reduction in property taxes for Idaho homeowners is approximately 18%. The average reduction in property taxes for all property taxpayers, including commercial, is nearly 14%.

The State of Idaho provided a new spreadsheet showing the total $314 million breakdown by county. Camas received a 10% reduction, Gooding 13%, and Lincoln 15%.

"Idaho already has the third lowest property taxes in the country, and we took steps this year to lower them further. Idaho has delivered more tax relief per capita than any other state, and we're proud to turn money back to the hardworking people of our state while making critical investments in schools and infrastructure to keep up with growth," Governor Little said.

In his 2023 State of the State and Budget Address in January, Governor Little announced his budget would include property tax relief for Idahoans clamoring for relief amid rapid increases in property values due to our state's record growth over the past few years. Working together, the Governor and legislators got property tax relief done right and delivered $314 million in enduring property tax relief in the first year as part of House Bill 292.

More than $106 million in state General Fund dollars was deployed at the end of August to school districts across Idaho. As Governor Little noted in his 2023 State of the State and Budget Address in January, when the State of Idaho invests more in public schools and local needs, property taxpayers see the benefits.

"There is no doubt Idaho's tremendous pace of growth is putting a strain on services at the local level, which increases the potential to drive up your local property taxes. But too often, we are simply shifting burdens across taxpayers when we should be addressing the needs head-on. Let us work on better ways to facilitate growth paying for growth and give local governments the tools they need to keep taxes low. How? By continuing to make long-range strategic investments in schools, roads, water, and other key areas to maintain our high quality of life," Governor Little said in his speech.

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Zions Bank Top SBA Lender

According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Idahoans' consumer spending had the largest increase in the country at 11.8%. Local entrepreneurs are responding to this trend by expanding their small businesses — and Zions Bank has been a critical source of financing.

The bank ranked No. 1 in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan approvals in the SBA's Boise District Office during fiscal year 2023 that ended Sept. 30. Zions Bank provided capital to help 41 Idaho businesses grow through loans totaling more than $9.5 million. The bank nearly doubled its volume of 7(a) loans from fiscal year 2022.

In 2023, Zions Bank helped Idaho businesses grow so they could create 102 new jobs and retain 268 existing positions, according to SBA data. Loans approved by Zions Bank represented more than 11% of the 366 SBA-backed 7(a) loans approved in the Boise District during the last fiscal year.

Zions Bank continues to be a leader in marketing SBA loans to businesses owned by women and people of color, which accounted for at least 29% of the 7(a) loans approved by Zions Bank in Idaho during fiscal year 2023.

"As small businesses expand their ventures and create jobs in their communities, SBA 7(a) loans are a powerful financing option," said Catherine Arik, Zions Bank's Eastern Idaho region president. "Our bankers are poised to help entrepreneurs navigate the economic landscape and set their businesses up for success."

About the SBA 7(a) Loan Program The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary program for providing financial assistance to small businesses and offers guarantees on loans to small businesses of up to $5 million on reasonable terms and conditions. These loans are commonly used for acquiring land, purchasing equipment or working capital. Credit approval required; terms and conditions apply.

Santa’s 2nd Annual Food Drive for Camas Community Pantry

This Thursday evening (December 7th) watch for Food Drive grocery bags with a list of needed items on your doorstep. Santa and his helpers will pick them up on Tuesday, December 12th starting at 6pm. Please leave a light on and bring the kids out for a candy cane from Santa as we pass by. You can also drop items off at the Camas County Library by the 12th.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY EASIER THAN THIS FOR YOU TO DONATE. WE ARE COMING TO YOU. PUT ITEMS FROM THE LIST IN A BAG WE PROVIDED, LEAVE IT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR AND WE PICK IT UP!!!

(NOTE! Please pay attention to expiration dates.)

...Quagga Mussel Treatment continued

White sturgeon populations will take time to rebuild due to their slow growth rates. The department is planning to stock hatchery sturgeon back into the treatment area to rebuild the population over the coming years. In addition, Fish and Game will likely translocate sturgeon from other reaches of the Snake River.

At this point, it’s too early to know when or even if additional fish translocations or stocking efforts are needed. These decisions will be informed by follow up sampling for quagga mussels and additional fish surveys during the next couple years.

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Share the Roadway

With a winter storm forecasted for the weekend, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) wants to remind drivers to share the road with snowplows.

Snowplows push snow off the road and deploy a variety of salt products to keep roadways bare and wet most of the time during storms. Drivers also need to do their part to keep everyone safe on the road.

“Slow down in snowy conditions, and give yourself extra time to get where you need to go this weekend,” Foreman Chuck Sharp said.

Aside from leaving early and using caution when driving in the snow, here are five tips to help share the road with snowplows: > Don’t crowd the plow. Stay back around 50 feet. > A snowplow has a 12-foot front plow and 10-foot wing plow and takes up the entire lane.

Don’t crowd the centerline. > The safest spot is behind the plow. Only pass when safe to do so. > Never pass on the right. > Before traveling, check 511.idaho.gov for road conditions that are updated 24/7.

While operators work in the worst weather, often the biggest threat to their safety is other drivers. Last winter, 17 plows were hit in Idaho.

“Plows weigh around 58,000 pounds fully loaded,” Sharp said. “Drivers who run into this heavy equipment trying to pass are risking their own safety, and the safety of others on the road when the plow isn’t able to continue working due to damage.”

Donation Drive for Wendell Animal Shelter

The Wendell Animal Shelter is conducting a Holiday Donation Drive from November 27th to December 1st. Community support is a big part of the shelter being able to function.

Donate... Blankets, Soft and hard dog food, Dog treats of all kinds, and Dog chews and toys.

Monetary donations are accepted as well. Drop off donation at Wendell City Hall (375 1st Avenue East) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Animal Control for questions at 208-280-3963.

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The loving communities of Hagerman & Bliss are teaming up again this year to help local families in need. If you would like to support this cause, you can do so by making a monetary donation, a food donation, or by volunteering your time.

Home, Auto, Life, Commercial, & Farm & Ranch If you would like to give a monetary donation, please make the check payable to “Community Christmas Baskets", and drop it off at US Bank in Wendell 401 Camas Avenue West ~ Fairfield, Idaho or Buhl. You can also drop it off at 1000 Springs Realty in Hagerman.

Medical & Dental Care: 208-764-2611 December 6th is the application deadline for names of families Pharmacy: 208-764-3312 in need of a Christmas Basket. Basket applications are available APPOINTMENT HOURS: at Community Helping Hands in Hagerman, Hagerman Senior Medical: Mon & Fri 8:30 to 3:30 / Wednesday 8:00 to 2:00 Center, and Hagerman Schools.

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Dennis Lee

Dennis Lee, 52, a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away from cancer on November 14, 2023 in Ashland.

Dennis was born on June 12, 1971 in Redondo Beach, California. He lived most of his childhood and school years in Fairfield, where he graduated from Camas County in 1989. Dennis lived in Georgia for many years and moved back to Idaho in 2011.

Dennis' greatest and proudest accomplishment was when he bowled a 300-perfect game in Chattanooga, Tennessee on September 24, 2000. He is a member of the American Bowling Congress and is on permanent display at the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dennis moved to Kentucky in July of 2023 to be with his longtime friend – Jessica Hale, that is where he learned about his cancer and soon after passed away.

He is preceded in death by: his brothers – Dale Lee and Zachary Lee; fraternal grandparents – Harold and Dora Lee; maternal grandparents – George and Katherine Stevens; and step mom – Nancy Lee. Dennis is survived by: his father – Kenneth Lee; his mother – Anita Amick; brother – Daniel (Wanda) Lee; sisters – Katherine (Ryan) Stephens and Molly (Norah) Keefer-Lee; nephews – Christopher (Terri) Fuller, Chase (Serena) Lee, Camron (Amelia) Lee, D.J. Lee, Aiden KeeferLee; nieces – Amber (Forest) Gibson, Ashley (Ben) Duncan, Amanda K. Lee; and lots of great nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at the Manard Cemetery in Fairfield on a later date in the Spring of 2024.

"Where ever you are, I hope the skies are bluer, the colors are brighter, the hills are higher and the world is kinder."

Local arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

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Mary Lou Jimenez, 83, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are under under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

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Georgia Parish, 70, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are under under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

Julie Ann Metcalf, 77, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Gooding at her son's home surrounded by her family. Funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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Lonnie Guy Funkhouser

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we say goodbye to a beloved husband, father, son, coach, friend and mentor.

Lonnie Guy Funkhouser passed away peacefully in his favorite football chair on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Born on December 21, 1965, to Connie (Williams) Funkhouser and Pat Funkhouser of Fairfield, Lonnie's love for the Camas Prairie started early with his horse, cowboy hat and rope, and participation in any sport available.

With his natural athleticism and competitive personality, Lonnie dreamed of becoming a teacher and coach someday.

His dream turned into reality upon his completion of high school at Camas County in 1984 and then receiving his Bachelor of Art Degree at Boise State University in 1995. Lonnie went on to earn his first teaching/coaching position at Hagerman High School.

Prior to this, in 1994, Lonnie married Sarah (Gibbons) Funkhouser and was blessed with two incredible boys, Austin Patrick and Samuel Warren. "They were," as Lonnie said, "the best thing in the world."

Although Lonnie and Sarah separated, they remained friends. In 2014, Donna Lancaster, a familiar face around Wendell caught Lonnie's eye, and soon the two became inseparable.

They married in 2019, and to his last days, Lonnie swore she was "the most beautiful woman he had ever seen." Lonnie also gained a stepson, Dallas Clawson.

More joyful news came for Lonnie in the summer of 2020 with the long-anticipated introduction of his daughter, Courtney Dunn. He said of his time with her: "I sure love her and we have the best talks."

Lonnie was a wonderful father, husband, and friend, but he was known by those outside of the family for his outstanding coaching and presence in the athletic world. "Coach Funk" (as he preferred to be called) was a prominent figure in the Magic Valley. He taught and coached football in Hagerman from 1997 until 2013. He also assisted at Gooding High School from 2014 to 2017, and even taught at Wendell for one year until ending his career as a Glenns Ferry Pilot. Coach Funk was also a track and field starter and worked State meets as well as local meets around the area. His presence was felt everywhere. In fact, his "we and not me" motto still echoes on football fields around the area. His success as a coach cannot be denied.

He helped lead the Hagerman Pirates to state titles in 2011 and 2013.

Lonnie is preceded in death by his father, Pat Funkhouser.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lancaster Funkhouser; his daughter, Courtney Dunn; his sons, Austin and Sam Funkhouser; his stepson, Dallas Clawson; mother, Connie Funkhouser; and sister, Mindy (Shawn) Rudkin.

On or off the field, Lonnie's big personality will never be forgotten. As his Pilot family says, "Lonnie's straightforwardness, football stories, Funk-isms and his presence at all of our athletic activities will be missed." Coach Funk loved his family, coaching and watching football, being part of the track and field community, farming, Glenns Ferry, and the students he taught and coached.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Camas County High School Gym in Fairfield. A private family graveside took place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.

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CITY OF FAIRFIELD ~ ORDINANCE NO. 263 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING A NEW GENERAL OFFENSE “OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY,” TO BE INCLUDED AS A NEW SECTION IN THE FAIRFIELD CITY CODE, WITH SUBSECTIONS FOR OFFENSES TO PROPERTY, OFFENSES AGAINST STREETS, MONUMENTS, ORNAMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS, AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Idaho; and WHEREAS, the Fairfield City Council has the authority to provide for the general public health and welfare, and to prescribe penalties, pursuant to Title 50, Chapter 3, Idaho Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield is in the process of codifying its ordinances into the official Fairfield City Code; and WHEREAS, the Fairfield City Council finds that it is in the interest of the general public health and welfare to curb vandalism and malicious injury to public and private property by establishing offenses and penalties therefore, to be included within the “General Offenses” section of the Fairfield City Code upon the City’s adoption of such City Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO: Section 1: OFFENSES TO PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any person to: A. Maliciously injure, deface, mutilate, remove, pull down, break or in any manner interfere with or molest or secrete or destroy any real or personal property belonging to or under the control of any person.

B. Wilfully or carelessly set on fire, or cause to be set on fire, public or private property.

C. Build a campfire in any public park and leave the same without totally extinguishing such fire.

D. Desecrate or molest in any way any portion of any grave, cemetery, headstone, grave, marker, mausoleum, crypt or other place of burial, whether whole bodies or ashes, or other evidence of remains of a deceased human body.

E. Place, paint or cause to be placed or painted, election posters or literature or other promotional or sales materials upon public or private property, real or personal, unless such person has first obtained permission and consent in writing from the owner or owners of such property.

F. Deface or place or put, by any means, graffiti on any natural or manmade surface without the permission of the owner of the premises on which the surface is located.

For purposes of this subsection, “graffiti” means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, painting, sign, figure, design or other drawings which are written, scrawled, printed, marked, etched, scratched, prayed, drawn, painted, or engraved on or otherwise affixed to any surface of a building, wall, sidewalk, street, sign, phone pole, any permanent structure, or any other exterior surface on public or private property by use of an aerosol paint container, a broad tipped marker, gum label, paint stick, etching equipment, brush or any other device capable of scarring, etching, or leaving a visible mark on any natural or manmade surface, to the extent that the graffiti was not authorized in advance by the owner or occupant of the property or, despite advance authorization, is otherwise considered a public nuisance.

Section 2: OFFENSES AGAINST STREETS, MONUMENTS, ORNAMENTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to: A. Move or remove any monument erected for the purpose of designating any point

in the boundary of any lot, tract or parcel of land, or move, remove, deface, mar or destroy any other type of monument, surveyor’s stake or stone erected or placed for the purpose of designating any point in the boundary of any lot, tract or parcel of land.

B. Tamper with, injure, deface, destroy or remove any sign, milepost or guidepost erected upon, within or adjacent to any street, alley or public way, or any notice, marker, fire alarm box, fireplug or any work of art, landmark or historic structure, or any other personal property, erected, placed or maintained and operated by lawful authority.

C. Without written consent, move, cut, break, mutilate or otherwise injure, damage or interfere with any street, sidewalk, curb, culvert, drain, waterway, embankment, ditch, retaining wall, bridge, grade separation structure, or roadside improvement appurtenant to or on the right-of-way of any street, alley or public way, or cut, mar, disfigure, break, mutilate or remove, or otherwise injure or damage any tree, plant, shrub, ornamental plant or other useful or ornamental improvements upon the rightof-way of any street, alley or public way where the same have been landscaped or beautified by the city or with the approval and consent of lawful authority. For the purposes of this subsection, the terms “street,” “alley” and “public way” shall be construed to include the entire right-of-way of such street, alley or public way.

D. Obstruct, encroach, injure or damage any public road, street sidewalk, alley or public way, or ride or drive horses, cattle or motor vehicles upon a sidewalk.

Section 3: RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. The parent, parents or legal guardian or the divorced parent having legal custody, or in the event of separation the parent having actual physical custody of any child under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be responsible and liable for the cost of and restitution for the damage to or destruction of any public or private property caused from the unlawful acts of the child and resulting in unlawful damage, injury, defacement, alteration, removal or destruction of any such public or private property, unless the parent or legal guardian, or the person having legal custody or actual physical custody of the child was, at the time of the malicious, wilful or unlawful acts of the child, exercising due diligence in the supervision of the activities of the child. Any person, including parent or guardian who, by any act or neglect, encourages a child to wilfully, maliciously or unlawfully damage, injure, mar, deface, remove or otherwise destroy public or private property shall also be liable for the cost of restoration and restitution for the damages to such public or private property.

Section 4: PENALTIES. Any person in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 5: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Section 6: REPEALER. Conflicting sections of all ordinances and resolutions of the City of Fairfield, Idaho, are hereby repealed and replaced, an shall have no further force or effect.

Section 7: CODIFICATION. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward this ordinance to the codifier for inclusion in the Fairfield City Code.

Section 8: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance, or summary thereof in compliance with Idaho Code §50-901A, shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval and publication.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Fairfield, Idaho, this 9 day of November 2023.

Terry S. Lee, Mayor ATTEST: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk/Treasurer

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CITY OF FAIRFIELD ~ ORDINANCE NO. 300 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 6 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 1 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS, ADDING AN NEW SECTION 6-1-3: PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, is a municipal corporation formed pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho; and is authorized to enact rules and regulations to protect the health and safety of its residents and their property; and WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 50-313 provides that cities shall have the care, supervision and control of all highways and streets within their corporate limits; and WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 50-314 establishes that cities shall have the power to regulate and control all encroachments upon and into all sidewalks, streets, and alleys within their corporate limits; and WHEREAS, public right-of-way construction can have adverse effects on multiple city services; and WHEREAS, the regulation of public right-of-way construction is necessary to protect existing and future services and utilities located within the city’s rights-of-way; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY IDAHO: SECTION 1. That Title 6 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 1,Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways, is hereby amended by the addition of a NEW SECTION 6-1-3: Public Right-of-Way Construction, as follows: Section 6-1-3: PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION A. PERMIT REQUIRED: Any person controlling, directing or otherwise engaging in public right-of-way construction within the City of Fairfield shall first obtain a permit.

For the purposes of this Section, “public right-of-way construction” shall mean any construction activity, including excavation, conducted within, upon, or into, any city street, alley, or sidewalk within the city limits.

1. Exceptions: Permits are not required for the following: a. City employees engaged in performing work for the city. b. State of Idaho employees engaged in performing work for the State. c. Utility company employees engaged in repair and maintenance, provided the utility company possesses an active franchise agreement with the City of Fairfield. d. Work contracted by the city or the state to replaces highway guard rails, posts, signposts, delineative posts, culverts, electric poles, telephone poles, traffic control signs or device supports, or other similar publicly owned fixtures, in the same approximate location and depth within a public right of-way. e. Emergency repairs of water or sewer lines if approved by the city’s Director of Public Works.

2. All applications for a Public Right-of-Way Construction Permit shall provide such information as the City Council deems necessary to determine the applicant’s capability to perform and complete work within any public right-of-way. Application forms shall also include a list of duties and responsibilities for public right-of-way contractors.

3. Permit applications shall be accompanied by payment of a permit fee in an amount set from time to time by Resolution of the Council. Neither the permit fee nor any portion thereof shall be refunded once a permit has been issued. No portion of the permit fee shall be prorated. Permits issued shall not be transferable.

4. Upon receipt of a fully completed application, the application shall be transmitted to the City Council for approval or rejection. City Council shall take action on a fully completed application within sixty (60) days of receipt by the council.

B. ACCEPTANCE OF PERMIT: Any person accepting a Public Right-of-Way Con-

struction Permit from the City of Fairfield shall agree to hold the City harmless from any and all liability on account of the installation, construction, maintenance, or operation of the facilities located under this permit C. INSURANCE, BONDING, AND LICENSING: Prior to the commencement of any work, persons granted a Right-of-Way Construction Permit shall obtain and provide proof of the following, and maintain the same throughout any Public Right-of-Way project: 1. INSURANCE: a. Comprehensive general liability coverage in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) single limit liability for personal injury, death, and property damage. b. Additional coverage shall be required for any work utilizing explosives or work that may endanger or cause the collapse of adjacent buildings or facilities. Such coverage shall be a minimum limit of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) single limit liability for personal injury, death, and property damage. This coverage may be carried on an individual “project” basis where the need for such coverage is applicable. c. All required policies shall carry an endorsement naming the City as “additional insured.” All policies shall contain a clause giving the City Engineer a minimum of thirty (30) days advance written notice in the event of anticipated cancellation of a policy or any coverage. d. Contractors with employees shall carry statutory worker’s compensation insurance with at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) employer’s liability per occurrence. A certificate of insurance evidencing such worker’s compensation coverage shall be filed with the City.

2. BONDING: a. All contractors shall execute and deposit with the City either a bond in favor of the City or an equal amount in cash to ensure proper and adequate performance of all work within a public right-of-way. b. Bond amount shall be in an amount commensurate to the entirety of the proposed project costs. c. Future liability under any bond furnished hereunder may be cancelled by giving the City thirty (30) days advance written notice of the intention to cancel. Cancellation shall not affect any liability which may have accrued under the terms of the bond prior to cancellation. Permits shall be subject to revocation whenever a bond is canceled unless a comparable bond is furnished at the time of cancellation of the original bond.

3. LICENSING: Every contractor must possess an Idaho Public Works License commensurate to the value of the proposed project and adhere to all regulations stipulated therein.

D. INSPECTIONS: The city shall inspect all work conducted under a Right-of-Way Construction Permit to ensure it is completed in accordance with the permit, design, and applicable regulations. No sureties shall be released until Final Approval is received from the City Engineer.

E. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: If at any time, the City determines the permit holder has violated any provision of the permit or fails to comply with any applicable regulations or permit conditions, the city may revoke the permit.

SECTION 2. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. From and after the effective date of this ordinance, all prior ordinances which conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage, approval and publication.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Fairfield, Idaho, this 9th day of November, 2023.

ATTEST: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk Terry S. Lee, Mayor

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, IDAHO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fairfield City Council will hold two (2) public hearings on December 21, 2023, at the Fairfield City Hall located at 407 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho, to take public comment regarding a parcel of land adjacent to and contiguous with the city limits of the City of Fairfield. The parcel is approximately 9.37 acres laying east of Soldier Road and north of Sage Avenue East, and more particularly described as: The SW¼ of the SW¼ of the NW¼ Less Tax Deed 1501, Section 10, Township 1 South, Range 14 East.

Map Changes: At 7:05 p.m. or as soon after as possible, a hearing will be held to consider changes to the City’s Land Use Map and Zoning Map relating to the proposed annexation of the above real property. The Fairfield Planning & Zoning Commission has recomended a designation of R1 (single-family dwellings) for this property on both maps.

Annexation: At 7:15 p.m. or as soon after as possible, a hearing will be held on the proposed annexation of the above real property into the City of Fairfield, along with various conditions and/or restrictions for the future development of this property.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the aforementioned time and place, all interested persons may appear and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the matters stated above. Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to the Fairfield City Planning Administrator, PO Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327, or to pandzfairfield@frontier.com a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Any person(s) requiring special accommodations should call City Hall 5 days prior to the public hearing at (208) 764-2333.

A copy of the proposed changes are on file at the Fairfield City Hall and available for public review.

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