Pocatello City Council Meeting 07 02 26

The City of Pocatello City Council held a meeting on July 2, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions. The council approved awarding a $1,315,000 contract to Star Corporation for the Well 17 project, funded through the water department's fiscal year 2026 budget. They also approved a $91,030 amendment to an existing engineering services agreement with Keller Associates for construction services related to the Well 17 project. Additionally, the council approved a transportation services contract with Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership for Pocutello Regional Transit's Senior Citizen Public Transportation Program, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. A contract with Safeete, Inc. was approved for $89,500 for environmental hazard abatement and interior demolition at 429 Washington Avenue, with authorization for change orders up to 10%. The council also accepted a sole source procurement bid from Advanced Lining LLC for $108,275.13 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project, authorizing change orders up to 5%. Furthermore, the council adopted resolutions for the Pocutello Urban Forest Plan and the Pocutello Housing Plan, both aimed at long-term community development. Zoning ordinances were passed to rezone land for light industrial and commercial general use, including annexation of approximately 19.19 acres near Century High School. These actions reflect the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, housing development, and community services.