Boise City reads ordinance ORD-11-26 on first reading, files amendments for second reading Council had ORD-11-26 (COA 25-13) read by number and title on first reading by unanimous consent; the ordinance proposes broad changes across Title 11 of the Boise City development code including EV parking rules, bike parking, ADU/tiny-home standards, and a definition change to allow a second kitchen.

Boise City is shaking up its development code with a sweeping ordinance that could change everything from electric vehicle parking to tiny home regulations!

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Council approves exclusive franchise for Intermountain Gas Company Boise City Council adopted ORD 7-26, granting Intermountain Gas Company an exclusive natural-gas utility franchise within Boise City after waiving the reading rules; the ordinance passed by roll call vote.

Boise City Council has just granted Intermountain Gas Company an exclusive franchise to manage natural gas utilities, shaking up the energy landscape in the city!

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The image displays a desolate and arid landscape with barren soil stretching to the horizon under an overcast sky. In this rural scene, there is a rustic wooden barn on the left side of the frame, featuring a single door entrance and appearing weathered by time and elements. Dominating the right foreground stands a tall windmill, equipped with metal blades that catch the light in its otherwise monochromatic setting. The structure's shadow can be faintly seen extending towards the middle ground where two cows are visible; they appear to be standing still or moving slowly on this sandy terrain. The barren landscape is punctuated by sparse vegetation and a few scattered rocks, contributing to an overall sense of desolation. In the background, there seems to be a fence running parallel to the barn's line, hinting at boundaries within this expanse. The scene encapsulates the essence of rural life in regions like Texas Panhandle, emphasizing simplicity, isolation, and the raw beauty found in such environments. The image is black-and-white, which adds a timeless quality and could suggest historical or documentary intent behind its creation. Notable features include the lack of vegetation and the stark contrast between man-made structures (the barn and windmill) against the natural landscape.

Barn and shed of farm in the Texas Panhandle. Near Boise City, Texas

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#OTD in 1935
‘About to be engulfed in a gigantic dust cloud is a peaceful little ranch in Boise City, Oklahoma where the topsoil is being dried and blown away.’ April 15, 1935
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Cimarron Heritage Center, 1300 N. Cimarron, Boise City, Oklahoma This tiny town is located in the panhandle of Oklahoma and its claim to fame is being the only town to have been accidentally bombed by the ...

Visit Boise City, Oklahoma, the only U.S. town to be accidentally bombed by the U.S. Military. They display the one bomb that didn't detonate: ionnature.blogspot.com/2025/03/cima... #BoiseCity #Oklahoma #Bomb #USMilitary #RoadsideAttraction

Boise City secures federal funds to combat youth homelessness City obtains $98,000 HUD grant to plan for youth homelessness prevention and engagement.

Boise City is stepping up to combat youth homelessness with a new $98,000 federal grant, ensuring that those with lived experiences will help shape the solution.

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