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Public hearing: Council hears needs for CDBG PY2026 and update on ICDBG parks-for-resiliency project
Summary
City staff held a public needs hearing for the Community Development Block Grant program year 2026 and provided an update on the Idaho CDBG-funded parks-for-resiliency project; several nonprofits testified in support of applications for CDBG funding.
The Pocatello City Council held a public needs hearing Oct. 19 to gather input for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year 2026 annual action plan and to receive an update on the Idaho CDBG (ICDBG) Pocatello Parks for Resiliency project.
Christine Howe, grants manager for the Planning and Development Services Department, said the ICDBG parks project includes construction of ADA‑compliant restroom facilities and park improvements intended to serve low‑and moderate‑income neighborhoods. Work under way includes two single‑stall ADA restrooms at Optimus/Entideman Park, one single‑stall restroom at Lower Ross Park (next to the Pleasure Land Playground), and a vault toilet for the Upper City Creek Trailhead. The two park restrooms broke ground Oct. 7 and are expected to be complete in mid to late…
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