Pocatello leaders cite $10.3 million in ARPA funding, new brand and infrastructure gains in state of the city

Mayor Brian Gladden told the Pocatello City Council that the city will apply $10,300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and additional grant awards to projects completed or underway in fiscal year 2024. "The city of Pocatello will accomplish many projects during fiscal year 2024 using the $10,300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA monies awarded to Pocatello," Gladden said.

The mayor and department heads used the council meeting to summarize 2024 efforts that city leaders said improved public safety, transportation, parks and basic services while leveraging federal and private grant money. The presentation emphasized the scale of outside funding and its role in allowing the city to undertake projects beyond the general fund budget.

City staff said the Planning Division applied for 13 state and federal grants totaling about $30,000,000 and received eight awards amounting to over $18,000,000; the city reported a required match of $195,000, of which $65,000 came from the general fund. Planning and development director Brett McClain said those grants supported infrastructure, parks, housing and…