External management of the district (Blackwood Advisors)
Boise
Summary
Per the board's earlier guidance, the district is moving management duties to outside firm Blackwood Advisors through a phased handoff — public engagement shifts first, while current staff oversee the bond signing. Details come to the board in August.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY-2027 budget builds in capacity for the developer to subsidize external management costs.
District residents may see more professionalized management; the developer would cover excess management costs.
Potentially, city staff resources — the city is currently under-reimbursed for staff time spent on district work.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 - Regular Meeting — July 14, 2026
Per the board's earlier guidance, the district is moving management duties to outside firm Blackwood Advisors through a phased handoff — public engagement shifts first, while current staff oversee the bond signing. Details come to the board in August.
Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 - Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026
The district may hire Blackwood Advisors to take over meeting coordination, records, budgeting, and assessments from city staff starting around October 1. The developer would help pay through a tri-party agreement until the district's admin levy can cover the costs itself.
Harris Ranch Community Infrastructure District No. 1 - Regular Meeting — May 12, 2026
With district litigation concluded and city staff stretched thin, the developer asked the district to consider outsourcing management to Blackwood Advisors. The catch: the district can't afford the fees under Idaho's property-tax caps, so the developer would subsidize 80% or more. Board members want answers on reversibility, oversight, and legal protection before any deal.
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