Pocatello City Council Meeting 05 21 26

The City of Pocatello City Council held a meeting on May 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council reviewed and approved financial reports, including the treasurer's report showing cash and investments totaling approximately $119 million. They discussed and approved multiple grant applications, notably a $31.5 million US Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant requiring a 20% local match of about $6.58 million, aimed at upgrading police department facilities and dispatch capabilities. The council debated the feasibility and funding challenges of relocating city hall as part of this project. Additionally, the council approved airport-related grants and contracts, including a $1.28 million grant for airport improvements and the purchase of a new airport rescue firefighting truck from Ashkosh Airport Products for approximately $1.075 million. They also accepted a bid for environmental hazard abatement work at a city-owned facility and approved a lease agreement with Rocky Mountain Investing LLC for airport property. Several motions related to surplus and sale of seized police assets and procurement of new firearms and accessories from Javelin Arms were passed. The meeting concluded with the adoption of zoning ordinance amendments to improve clarity and function.