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Council accepts Simplot donation for river‑access trailhead after RTP grant denial
Summary
Pocatello council voted to reject an IDPR RTP grant award for the Simplot River Access Trailhead and to accept a donation from Simplot to cover remaining project costs, with council members publicly thanking Simplot.
The Pocatello City Council approved rejecting the Idaho Parks and Recreation (IDPR) 2026 Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant award for the Simplot River Access Trailhead and accepted a donation from Simplot to fund the remainder of the project.
Council Member Cheatham moved to deny acceptance of the RTP grant award for this project and to accept Simplot’s donation to cover remaining costs; Council President Lyric seconded. During discussion, members recognized Simplot’s support and praised the company’s community contributions. The motion passed on a roll call vote.
The action authorizes staff to accept and expend the donation and to sign documents subject to legal review. Council noted that Simplot’s funding removes the city’s immediate dependence on the RTP grant for this phase of the project.
