Action:
Adopt and implement Nampa Bikeways Map Utilize park greenway and bicycle plans to expand network Provide and maintain public access along greenways Assure interconnectivity and protection of greenways through new development permit conditions
City of Nampa Local Improvement District (LID) Program The LID program is a method by which property owners can finance the cost to construct public infrastructure improvements (e.g. sidewalks and curb and gutters, pathways, landscaping, street lights, etc.) through property assessments with a long-term payment plan. The LID programs offered by Nampa are governed by Idaho Statutes (Title 50, Chapter 17). Improvement costs are determined through a city council ordinance, they total assessable costs are divided equally between the parties in the LID. Property owners can pay any or all of the assessed costs within thrity days. Any unpaid amounts are billed at a tenth (1/10) of the principal, plus bond interest, annually for ten years. An LID program can be created by petition or by a resolution of the city council. LID programs created by petition are typically organized by interested parties that petition the city council to create a LID. The petition must be signed by at least 60% of the resident owners or two-thirds of the owners of property subject to assessment. LID programs created by resolution are typically in response to a deficiency or safety issues and are targeted to a specific area. The scheduling of new LIDs that cover sidewalks, curb and gutter, utilities, pavement inspections, roadway maintenance and construction, occurs in conjunction with the Public Works Asset Management program. The Asset Management program divides the City into seven zones. Each year, one zone is addressed, thus each zone receives attention every seven years. For more information on LID programs in the City of Nampa, contact the Public Works Engineering Division. The Engineering Division has a created a Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
Nampa Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, 2001 This report discusses the findings and recommendations to provide park, open space, trails and other recreation facilities in Nampa. In Section 3 – Existing Recreation Resources, it is noted that “The City has the opportunity to develop a major off-street trail system, utilizing irrigation canal right-of-ways and the Rails to Trails corridor. While only segments are completed at this time, eventually when connected, the city will have a very significant trail system.” Section 3.2 covers the Parkland definitions, of which the two most relevant are:
Linear Parks/Trail Corridors – Linear parks are developed landscaped areas and other lands that follow linear corridors such as abandoned railroad right-of-ways, powerlines, and other elongated features. This type of park usually contains trails, landscaped areas, viewpoints and seating areas. Greenways/Greenbelts – These are linear natural open space areas that link parks and/or other natural features. These types of areas usually follow linear corridors such as streams, creeks and drainage ways.
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