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Soda Springs backs Enders building feasibility study with EPA Brownfield assessment and $6,000 Gem Grant contribution
Summary
Council approved moving forward with an EPA-funded Brownfield cleanup alternatives analysis for the Enders building and adopted Resolution 2026-3 to support a Gem Grant feasibility study, including a $6,000 city contribution to the application match.
The Soda Springs City Council on March 4 authorized two parallel efforts to assess and advance reuse of the Enders building: an EPA-funded Brownfield cleanup alternatives analysis and a city-supported Gem Grant feasibility study.
Councilman Mitchell J. Hart requested the council proceed with the Brownfield cleanup alternatives analysis; Councilman Daniel Larsen moved to approve moving forward with the EPA-funded assessment, which carried unanimously. The EPA grant will fund the assessment at no cost to the city and the resulting report will outline challenges, mitigation options and potential funding sources. Separately, Mayor Paul Gritton introduced Resolution 2026-3 and the associated statement of contribution for an Idaho Gem Grant feasibility study; the council adopted Resolution 2026-3 and approved a $6,000 city contribution to support the grant application. City staff were directed to prepare and submit the Gem Grant application and supporting materials.
What happens next: Staff will submit the Gem Grant application and coordinate the EPA-funded assessment; the council expects a report with cleanup alternatives and feasibility findings that will guide future funding and redevelopment decisions.
