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BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ –
MEETING
Commissioners' Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is comprised of the three elected County
Commissioners: Ernie Moser (District 1), Jeff Hough (District 2, Chair), and Ken Bullock (District
3). The BOCC generally meets twice weekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise
noted, meetings are generally held in the Commissioner's Chambers at 624 E Center, Room 212,
Pocatello, Idaho. During these public meetings, the BOCC may approve contracts, expend funds,
hear testimony, make decisions on land use cases, and take care of other County matters.
Times are subject to change within 15 minutes of the stated time.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:00 AM Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
• Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-
206(1)(d) to consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
• Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, requesting to discuss Memorandum of
Understanding with Fort Hall (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
• Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, providing a monthly Planning and Development
update (requested 10 minutes) (potential action item)
• Danae Zepeda, SICOG, requesting approval to write two Idaho Department of Lands
grants for the Dempsey Creek and Crystal Springs Fuels Mitigation Projects (requested
15 minutes) (action item)
• Kristi Klauser, Auditing, seeking review and potential approval of Bannock County travel
policy as it pertains to taking personal vehicles vs. requiring county vehicles (requested 5
minutes) (action item)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
• 2026-13 Approving February 2026 Alcohol Licenses
• 2026-14 Approving February 2026 Salaries
• 2026-15 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/Property
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items):
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Permission to Enter Property Forms (Lava Ranches Phase 2)
Notice of Award and Grant Agreement for FY2026 Partnerships for Success-Law
Enforcement Grant
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Salary Rate Approval Forms/Notice of Separation with Potential Executive Session under
Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with potential action following
adjournment of Executive Session
•
Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§ 74-
206(1)(a),(b)&(d) for personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with
potential action following adjournment of Executive Session
•
Mileage and Travel Approvals
•
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for February 24
and 26, 2026
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
BANNOCK County COMMISSIONERS |
3 BOARD OF BANN SIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
Ernie Moser Jerr HoucH Ken Buttock
Commissionet Commissioner Commissioner
624 E. Center, Pocatello, ID 83201
Ist District 2nd District 3rd District
Phone: (208) 236-7210 © Fax: (208) 232-7363
Business Meeting Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the
Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, Idaho or as noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting
at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/. The Commissioners also hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners’
staff. Agenda times are subject to change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in public
meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before the meeting.
Requestor Name:
Hal Jensen
Department:
Planning and Development
Requestor Email:
halj@bannockcounty.gov
Item(s) to be considered:
Memo of Understanding with Fort Hall
Date of meeting being requested: Time requested:
4.3 | 2026 10 Minutes
Does the request involve a contract, agreement, external funding, or award acceptance?
Other
Contract/Agreement Begin Date: Contract/Agreement End Date:
List of additional attendees:
Tristan Bourquin
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Fort Hall Business Council is the duly constituted governing body of the Shoshone-
Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hal! Reservation, pursuant to the authority vested in it by the Constitution and
Bylaws of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, as amended; and
WHEREAS, under Article VI, Section (a) of the Tribes’ Constitution, the Fort Hall Business Council is
empowered to negotiate with federal, state, and local governments, and others on behalf of the Tribes, and
to execute intergovernmental agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Hall Business Council enacted the Land Use Policy Ordinance, found in Title 25,
Chapter | of the Law and Order Code, to regulate land use within the exterior boundaries of the Fort Hall
Reservation in a manner that protects the peace, safety, health, morals, and general welfare of ail residents,
and the political integrity and economic security of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Policy Ordinance establishes the Land Use Policy Commission (LUPC) to
administer and enforce the Ordinance, including the authority to review and make recommendation on
matters related to Land Use Regulation; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of Bannock County, Idaho, overlap with the boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian
Reservation, and both the Tribes and Bannock County desire to develop and maintain a cooperative
approach to land use regulation for lands within the boundaries of both the Reservation and Bannock
County; and
WHEREAS, the LUPC has reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Bannock County regarding {and use within Reservation boundaries and has
issued Record of Decision LUPC-ROD-2025-0436, dated November 18, 2025, approving and supporting
the implementation of the MOA as it pertains to the administration and enforcement of land use policies
within the Reservation boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the MOA formalizes the procedure for Bannock County to refer all zoning and land use
matters within the Fort Half Indian Reservation to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Land Use Department,
consistent with the Tribes’ inherent sovereign powers, the 1868 Fort Bridger Treaty and the Idaho State-
Tribal Relations Act (Idaho Code § 67-4002), without waiving jurisdiction or sovereign immunity; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Hall Business Council find that entering into the MOA will promote effective,
consistent, and cooperative zoning and land use regulations for tands located on the Reservation and in
Bannock County, in alignment with the findings, policy, and purposes of the Land Use Policy Ordinance;
now
THEREFORE, BE If RESOLVED BY THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF THE SHOSHONE-
BANNOCK TRIBES, that the Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Bannock County, Idaho as referenced in LUPC-ROD-2025-0436, and
authorized the Chairwoman of the Fort Hall Business Council to execute the MOA on behalf of the Tribes;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Land Use Department shall implement the MOA in accordance
with the Land Use Policy Ordinance and continue to receive and process all referred matters from Bannock
County.
LAND-2025-0758
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
Resolution No, LAND-2025-0758,
Dated 11/20/2025
Page 2.
Authority for the foregoing resolution is found in the Indian Reorganization Act of July 18, 1934 (48 Stat.,
984), as amended, and in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Constitution and Bylaws of the Fort Hall
Reservation, as amended, including, but not limited to the authority found in the Constitution, Article VI.
Dated this 20th day of November 2025,
once. km EY Poor
Donna K. Thompson, Chairman
Fort Hall Business Council
SEAL
CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing resolution was passed while a quorum of the Business Council
was present by a vote of 4 in favor, 2 absent (LJT, RTA), and t not voting (DKT) on the date this bears.
Fort Hall Business Council
LAND-2025-0758
6 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION
PHONE 208-478-3823
208-478-3896
208-478-3825
FAX 208-478-3897
LAND USE DEPARTMENT
LAND USE COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 306
FORT HALL, IDAHO 83203
RECORD OF DECISION
LUPC-ROD-2025-0436
WHEREAS, the Land Use Policy Commission (LUPC) is empowered and charged with the
administration and enforcement of the Land Use Policy Ordinance, approved under Article VI,
Section 1, Clauses (g,h,I,k,l.q,1,s) of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Constitution and Bylaws, as
amended on August 15, 2013, and further in accordance with the Land Use Policy Ordinance, under
Chapter I, Section A of the Land Use Policy Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Shoshone Bannock Tribes and Bannock County, Idaho, expressed an interest to enter
into aMemorandum of Agreement to formalize cooperative land use regulation within the boundaries
of the Fort Hall Reservation, including the referral of all zoning, land use inquires, applications,
complaints, and related matters to the Shoshone Bannock Tribes’ Land Use Department; and
WHEREAS, this Memorandum of Agreement aligns with the Tribes’ inherent sovereign powers, the
1868 Fort Bridger Treaty, and the State-Tribal Relations Act (Idaho Code § 67-4002), to ensure
effective, consistent, and cooperative zoning and land use regulation without waiving jurisdiction
or sovereign immunity; now
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAND USE POLICY COMMISSION OF THE SHOSHONE BANNOCK
TRIBES, that the Land Use Policy Commission hereby approves and supports the implementation of
the Memorandum of Agreement between the Shoshone Bannock Tribes and Bannock County, Idaho,
as it pertains to the administration and enforcement of land use policies within the Reservation
boundaries; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Land Use Department shall continue to receive and process all
referred matters from Bannock County in accordance with the Agreement and the Land Use Policy
Ordinance.
Authority for the foregoing resolution is found in Chapter 4 of the Land Use Policy Ordinance, as
amended on the 28" day of October 2009.
Datedthe 18" dayof November 2025
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
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aurie Kniffin, Chairperson
Land Use Policy Commission
CERTIFICATION
| hereby certify that the foregoing Record of Decision was passed while a quorum of the Land Use
Commission was present by a vote of “5 in favor, opposed, —O-absent, on the date this
bears.
Za Sher. ;
Darrell Shay, Secretary —_
Land Use Policy Commission
8 BOARD OF BANN A : - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
Ernie Moser JerrIloucH Ken Buttock
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Ist District 2nd District 3rd District
624 E. Center, Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-7210 ¢ Fax: (208) 232-7363
Business Meeting Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the
Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, Idaho or as noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting
at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/. The Commissioners also hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners‘
staff. Agenda times are subject to change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in public
meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before the meeting.
Requestor Name:
Hal Jensen
Department:
Planning and Development
Requestor Email:
halj@bannockcounty.gov
Item(s) to be considered:
Seeking to provide a monthly update for Planning and Development
Date of meeting being requested: Time requested:
333 /'2026 10 Minutes
Does the request involve a contract, agreement, external funding, or award acceptance?
No
Contract/Agreement Begin Date: Contract/Agreement End Date:
List of additional attendees:
Tristan Bourquin
9 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
FOR COMMISSION OFFICE USE:
DATE 313 | Zl, | TIME
Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday in the
Commissioners’ Chambers in the Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, Idaho or as
noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/. The Commissioners also
hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners’ staff. Agenda times are subject to
change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) n-eeding special accommodations to participate in
public meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before
the meeting.
Email this completed form and any supporting documents to agendarequest@bannockcounty.us by 5:00 PM
the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.
Danae Zepeda with SICOG |, 208-233-4535 ext. 1028
Name/Department: Phone/Emai
——— Writing 2 IDL Western States Fire Managers (WSF) grants
Informational background:
Grants will be for the Dempsey Creek and Crystal Springs Fuels M
1. What meeting are you requesting? 3/3/26
2. How much time will be needed for this agenda item? 15 minutes [-|
3. Is Commission action requested (decision, approval, signature, or guidance)? Approval
4. Does this request involve a contract, agreement, external funding source, or YES [-|
award acceptance?
5. What is the potential financial impact of this request? 10,000.00
6. Have all supporting documents been included with this form? YES [|
7. Will you be using presentation software or have other presentation needs? (if YES, NO [-|
provide presentation with this form)
8. Name and contact information for others who should be invited to attend:
Nancy Allen: nancyn@bannockcounty.gov
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
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IDL FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Carefully read the following in its entirety. This form must be completed and signed by an
authorized representative of the entity seeking funding. If there are any questions or concerns,
please contact the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) designated program representative.
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Banoo Caciy Cached Sacroan tale, Dabdian eect
Name of Entity Seeking Funding Name of Project [YearjGrant-Project Name] J
(Ex: FYXX HFR Lava Hot Springs Fuels Reduction)
Please read the following carefully. By signing below, the proposing entity
acknowledges and understands the terms and conditions for receiving funding.
Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards:
The funding recipient(s) will be subject to OMB guidance in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 400. For
more information, please refer to: https:/Avww.whitehouse.gov/omb/ and httos://www.ecfr.qov
The funding recipient(s) must have legal authority to receive grant funding and enter in an award, and
the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and
completion of the project, which includes having sufficient funds to pay the nonfederal share of project
costs, where applicable.
Reimbursement Basis Only:
All funding sought through the IDL, if awarded, is provided to grantees on a reimbursement basis only.
The funding recipient(s) are required to pay vendors/contractors prior to seeking renumeration from the
IDL. Reimbursement terms and conditions are outlined in a signed agreement between the IDL and the
grantee specifically addressing the allocation of costs and their allowability and reasonableness.
The funding recipient(s) must have financial systems, policies and procedures regarding proper
accounting controls, recordkeeping, procurement, fraud prevention, and financial management in
place (self-certification thereof will be required if awarded funding). Additionally, an audit status
certification (or similar) form may be requested.
The funding recipient(s) must have a tax ID number and an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which
replaced the 9- digit Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in April 2022. This is required
to receive funding.
The funding recipient(s) will be required, if awarded funding, to certify that it has not been debarred, is
not using funding for lobbying or construction, and that it has a drug free workplace policy in place.
Match Requirements:
The funding recipient(s) will be required, unless there is a funding source exemption, to provide a
minimum match amount of 15% of total project costs and identify it within the proposal.
Example:
Total grant funds requested = $240,000
Total required match to be provided by the proposing organization = min $36,000
The funding recipient(s) will need to reference their IDL award agreement for specific requirements.
Acknowledgement of Terms Form Updated June 2025 — V4.0 Page 1 of 2
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
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Indirect Costs:
The funding recipient(s) will be able to choose from the options below. You are not required to elect an
option at this time, but understanding your options now will help inform a future decision if the project is
awarded funding. If you elect to claim indirect funds, your award amount will not be increased by the
amount of indirect claimed.
» Option A: Will not seek reimbursement of indirect costs for this project.
« Option B: Utilize its negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with a federal cognizant
audit agency (a copy of the approved Indirect Cost Negotiation Agreement will need to be
provided to the IDL).
* Option C: Will elect a 15% de minimis indirect cost rate of Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)
on this funding as allowed under 2 CFR §200.414 (f).
« Option D: Request to negotiate an indirect cost rate directly with the IDL and will develop an
indirect cost rate proposal for the IDL's consideration. Note: the indirect cost rate
calculations and proposal must comply with the latest Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations and requirements.
Forest Practices Act Compliance:
Projects, if funded, will be required to follow the Idaho Forest Practices Act and associated
administrative rules when implementing project related activities in forestlands. For further information,
please visit: https:/Avww.idl.idaho.gov/forestry/forest-practices-act/
Urban/Community Forestry Standards:
Funded projects will comply with the current versions of the American National Standards (ANSI)
regarding the purchase of trees/seedling nursery stock, and tree care operations and safety in
planting/maintenance of landscape trees (ANSI Z60.1, ANSI 2133.1, &A300). Additionally, any person
or company contracted to perform work under the project is required to have on staff, an International
Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist who will directly supervise the work. Under no circumstances
will funds be used to top, head, or stub any public tree.
The funding recipient(s) will need to reference its IDL award agreement for applicability and specific
requirements.
| hereby understand and acknowledge that the above terms and conditions are associated with
this funding request and if awarded, the entity | represent as the funding recipient(s), will be
required to comply, and respond accordingly.
Clearly Print Name and Title Signature Date
Acknowledgement of Terms Form Updated June 2025 — V4.0 Page 2 of 2
12 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
GRANT TEAM RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
Department: Emergency Management Apply for award
Crystal Springs Fuel Reduction
Project
Project name: Do not appl
tte
Assistance Listing # Federal Procurement
: i Yes
Grant Writing No Maybe | (5
(0 pts (2.5 pts pts, Score
Project clearly eligible for grant? Meets priorities of the grant? rfno, stop, do not apply.
Will administrative costs be allowed by the grant? Equipment only = 5
Matching funds: 0: cash or mix required, not budgeted; 2.5: match obtainable;
5: No match, or has been/can be budgeted, in-kind easily obtainable
Sufficient time to prepare grant submission before the due date?
Department and/or Grant Team have adequate time to write grant?
Award odds assessment: 0: strong competition, smal! number of awards, odds of award <10%
2.5: open competition, odds of award >10% to <50% _5: Meets top priorities, odds of award greater than 50%
F unding agency history: 0: none; 2.5: funder known/no history; 5: good relationship with funder
No organizational resources needed (space, equipment, in-kind)
Are new personnel fully covered by grant? n/a=5
Sustainability: 0: difficult, may require significant ongoing commitment of resources; 2.5: effort needed,
may require some ongoing support; 5: minimal additional resources OR no sustainability expected/needed
Staff training: 0: required, not funded; 2.5: Minimal, some covered; 5: Minimal, required and costs covered
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Pro gram partnership: 0: needed/not developed; 2.5: potential identified; 5: not needed/already contacted
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Procurement complexity: 0: multiple/phases/formal; 2.5: 1-2 simple/semi-formal; 5: none
Department capacity to administer and monitor project
.| Auditing capacity for processing, reporting, and monitoring
Department capacity for tracking/progress reports
Comments:
Other Dept to involve: Procurement
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Possible adjustments to scoring:
70% = Yes New personnel required -3 New system (reporting/application) -1 to 10
50-69% = Maybe | Subaward (adds admin burden) -4 Davis Bacon required -10
<50 = No Does proposal provide operational support (rather than project support) u
Auditing/Grant Team: LuAnn Losec 02/19/2026
Override of Recommendation not to apply: ln
Justification: Date
Scoring Key:
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MARCH 3, 2026
Bannock County
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AND
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
**Must attach notice of funding opportunity**
Submit to: grantnotify@bannockcounty.us
Is this a reoccurring grant? J Yes L] No hae
Emergency Management | Date Form Completed: [02/0326 —ssss—~—~SS
Commission Program Manager: | WesJones Cs
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Reduction Project
Grant Name: Western States Fire Grant Number: FY27 WSFM
nl Managers Grant
Idaho Dept.ofLands | Cd t—“‘“CSO™SOS*;*;*;*;~*~*~*™
$240,000.00 Grant match %: | 15 [X] In-kind allowed
Total estimate project cost: $240,000.00
Long-term maintenance cost (including staffing): $0
Explain source of match: Landowners will cover the match
Project Summary: Project will remove approximately 100 acres of hazardous brush in the hills of McCammon
surrounding the city water source/spring, Northwest of the city of McCammon. Brush surrounding the
spring/water source will be removed to create fire lines to hold back fires coming from the Southwest. It will also
increase the water supply to the City of McCammon as the brush will no longer be there to absorb necessary
water. This project will increase protection to the residents of McCammon and the agricultural farmers in the area,
as well as increase their supply in water, minimizing having to tap into their reserve wells.
NOTE: Grant writing fee of $5,000.00 to be charged under the Bannock County Grant Writing Services contract.
Fee will be invoiced upon completion/submittal of the grant.
Anticipated Notification date: Fall 2027 __| Project start/end dates: Fall 2027-Fall 2029
Funding Type: [xJFederal L]State [JLocal government [_JPrivate []Other
Net Cash Outflow: [x/Reimbursement [_] Advance Funded []Other
Target Population: South Bannock County Residents
Potential Impact on Target Population: Increased environmental resilience including wildland fire protection and
increased water supply in the area due to the removal of invasive Juniper Tree species.
Funding Source Reporting Requirements: Annual reports will be required, as well as a final report.
# of staff to participate: 0 Will grant require staff be pulled from primary duties? [_] Yes KJ No
Training cost included in budget? [_] Yes K] No
If so, has IT Dept been notified? [_] Yes] No
Does grant require office space? CL] Yes [Xl] No | Grant require new personnel? L] Yes K] No
Chance of successful funding: XJ High [_] Medium [_] Low
Application prep burden:
_] High (needs project development & grant writing assistance)
(_] Medium (small project development or grant writing assistance)
{J Low (program in place, simple project development or department able to complete application)
Administration/Manage igh .] Medium XK] Low
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
Grant Team Assessment:
(To be completed by the Grant Team)
Does the project align with the grant criteria?
Can we meet the matching requirement?
Is the initiating department able to adequately manage
the grant? @
Are there other consideration? If so, please describe:
Other departments to involve: Prac Ore move
Summary of Department
comments/ recommendation:
Project/Grant Program Manager
Contact Information:
Auditing Department: Recommend Application > Do Not Recommend Application
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Signatu — TMA 2 E: Comments:
Legal: Recommend Application Do Not Recommend Application
Signatures: Comments:
BOCC: Recommend Application Do Not Recommend Application
Comments:
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Chairman Signature Jeff a Date
06/2022
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANOS:
3.
IDL FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
Carefully read the following in its entirety. This form must be completed and signed by an
authorized representative of the entity seeking funding. If there are any questions or concerns,
please contact the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) designated program representative.
i &
Da WOOC \K Ca AY Deans C. eek Ys Deck Nor\
Name of Entity Seeking Funding Name of Project [Year-Grant-Project Name]
(Ex: FYXX HFR Lava Hot Springs Fuels Reduction)
Please read the following carefully. By signing below, the proposing entity f
acknowledges and understands the terms and conditions for receiving funding.
Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards:
The funding recipient(s) will be subject to OMB guidance in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 400. For
more information, please refer to: httos:/Awww.whitehouse.gov/omb/ and https:/iwww.ecfr.qov
The funding recipient(s) must have legal authority to receive grant funding and enter in an award, and
the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and
completion of the project, which includes having sufficient funds to pay the nonfederal share of project
costs, where applicable.
Reimbursement Basis Only:
All funding sought through the IDL, if awarded, is provided to grantees on a reimbursement basis only.
The funding recipient(s) are required to pay vendors/contractors prior to seeking renumeration from the
IDL. Reimbursement terms and conditions are outlined in a signed agreement between the IDL and the
grantee specifically addressing the allocation of costs and their allowability and reasonableness.
The funding recipient(s) must have financial systems, policies and procedures regarding proper
accounting controls, recordkeeping, procurement, fraud prevention, and financial management in
place (self-certification thereof will be required if awarded funding). Additionally, an audit status
certification (or similar) form may be requested.
The funding recipient(s) must have a tax ID number and an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which
replaced the 9- digit Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number in April 2022. This is required
to receive funding.
The funding recipient(s) will be required, if awarded funding, to certify that it has not been debarred, is
not using funding for lobbying or construction, and that it has a drug free workplace policy in place.
Match Requirements:
The funding recipient(s) will be required, unless there is a funding source exemption, to provide a
minimum match amount of 15% of total project costs and identify it within the proposal.
Example:
Total grant funds requested = $240,000
Total required match to be provided by the proposing organization = min $36,000
The funding recipient(s) will need to reference their IDL award agreement for specific requirements.
Acknowledgement of Terms Form Updated June 2025 — V4.0 Page 1 of2
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
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Indirect Costs:
The funding recipient(s) will be able to choose from the options below. You are not required to elect an _
option at this time, but understanding your options now will help inform a future decision if the project is
awarded funding. If you elect to claim indirect funds, your award amount will not be increased by the
amount of indirect claimed.
* Option A: Will not seek reimbursement of indirect costs for this project.
* Option B: Utilize its negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with a federal cognizant
audit agency (a copy of the approved Indirect Cost Negotiation Agreement will need to be
provided to the IDL).
* Option C: Will elect a 15% de minimis indirect cost rate of Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)
on this funding as allowed under 2 CFR §200.414 (f).
* Option D: Request to negotiate an indirect cost rate directly with the IDL and will develop an |
indirect cost rate proposal for the IDL's consideration. Note: the indirect cost rate
calculations and proposal must comply with the latest Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) regulations and requirements.
Forest Practices Act Compliance:
Projects, if funded, will be required to follow the Idaho Forest Practices Act and associated
administrative rules when implementing project related activities in forestlands. For further information,
please visit: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/forestry/forest-practices-act/
Urban/Community Forestry Standards:
Funded projects will comply with the current versions of the American National Standards (ANSI)
regarding the purchase of trees/seedling nursery stock, and tree care operations and safety in
planting/maintenance of landscape trees (ANSI Z60.1, ANSI Z133.1, &A300). Additionally, any person
or company contracted to perform work under the project is required to have on staff, an International
Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist who will directly supervise the work. Under no circumstances
will funds be used to top, head, or stub any public tree.
The funding recipient(s) will need to reference its IDL award agreement for applicability and specific
requirements.
| hereby understand and acknowledge that the above terms and conditions are associated with
this funding request and if awarded, the entity | represent as the funding recipient(s), will be
required to comply, and respond accordingly.
Clearly Print Name and Title Signature Date
Acknowledgement of Terms Form Updated June 2025 — V4.0 Page 2 of 2
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GRANT TEAM RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
Department:
Emergency Management
Dempsey Creek Fuel Reduction
Project
Project name:
Assistance Listing# _ 15.015
Grant Writing
Project clearly eligible for grant? Meets priorities of the grant? Ifno, stop, do not apply.
Will administrative costs be allowed by the grant? Equipment only =5
Matching funds: 0: cash or mix required, not budgeted; 2.5: match obtainable;
5: No match, or has been/can be budgeted, in-kind easily obtainable
Department capacity to administer and monitor project
Auditing capacity for processing, reporting, and monitoring
Department capacity for tracking/progress reports
Comments:
Other Dept to involve: Procurement
Possible adjustments to scoring:
New personnel required -3 New system (reporting/application) -1 to 10
Subaward (adds admin burden) -4 Davis Bacon required -10
Does proposal provide operational support (rather than proj
Scoring Key:
70% = Yes
50-69% = Maybe
<50 = No
Justification:
Commissioner: Sef f thew, Ly Date: [2 4/202
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Bannock County
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AND
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
** Must attach notice of funding opportunity* *
Submit to: grantnotify@bannockcounty.us
Is this a reoccurring grant? KJ Yes JNo «(| SSS
| Emergency Management | Date Form Completed: | 02/0326 J
: [Commission _____[ Program Manager:__[ Wes Jones
Project Title: Dempsey Creek Fuels Submission Deadline:
|
Grant Name: Western States Fire Grant Number:
ConNre | Matecan | ae
Funding Agency: Idaho Dept. of Lands | si(‘OCCs
Amount requested: $240,000.00 | Grant match %- | 15 &X In-kind allowed
Total estimate project cost: $240,000.00
Long-term maintenance cost (including staffing): $0
Explain source of match: Landowners will cover the match
Project Summary: Project will continue the efforts of the previous phases by removing approximately 100 acres of
hazardous brush in the Northern Lava Ranches Nei ghborhood, South of the city of Lava Hot Springs. Brush will
be removed in stragic locations to create fire lines to hold back fires coming from the Southwest. This project will
increase protection of hundreds of residents living South of Lava Hot Springs, as well as the city of Lava Hot
Springs, and the agricultural farmers in the area.
NOTE: Grant writing fee of $5,000.00 to be charged under the Bannock County Grant Writing Services contract.
Fee will be invoiced upon completion/submittal of the grant.
Anticipated Notification date: Fall 2027__| Project start/end dates:
Funding Type: [xJFederal [_]State []Local government [_]Private
Net Cash Outflow: BJReimbursement |]Advance Funded [_]Other
Fall 2027-Fall 2029
| ]Other
Target Population: South Bannock County Residents
Potential Impact on Target Population: Increased environmental resilience including wildland fire protection and
increased water in the are due to the removal of invasive Juniper Tree species.
Funding Source Reporting Requirements: Annual reports will be required, as well as a final report.
# of staff to participate: 0 ;
grant require staff be rl ?
Will staff training be provided? L] Yes BI No | Training cost included in budget? [] Yes &] No
Does grant include technology? [] Yes XKNo Ifso, has IT Dept been notified? [] Yes L] No
Does grant require office space? C] Yes BI No | Grant require new personnel? L] Yes X No
Chance of successful funding: High |_] Medium [_] Low
Application prep burden:
L] High (needs project development & grant writing assistance)
L] Medium (small project development or grant writing assistance)
J Low (program in place, simple project development or department able to complete application)
Administration/Management burden: [] High [_] Medium & Low
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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR GRANTS
Grant Team Assessment:
(To be completed by the Grant Team)
Does the project align with the grant criteria?
Can we meet the matching requirement?
Is the initiating department able to adequately manage .
the grant? ZG
Are there other consideration? If so, please describe:
Other departments to involve: 7
Summary of Department
comments/ recommendation:
Project/Grant Program Manager
Contact Information:
— —
a
Auditing Department:_Recommend Application “> Do Not Recommend Application
Comments:
Recommend Application Do Not Recommend Application
Signatures: Comments:
BOCC: Recommend Application Do Not Recommend Application
Comments:
Marc, 3,202.
Chairman Signature Jeff Erma Date
06/2022
20 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH,@
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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
Grant Project: Budget Development Guidelines and Restrictions
EFFECTIVE JUNE 2025
Applicants seeking grant funding from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) are required to submit a project budget
prior to being awarded funding. The budget includes grant funded expenses and those necessary to meet the
required match with IDL. To be reimbursed, all expenses must be allowable, allocable to specific project activities or
costs, reasonable and necessary. Consult federal cost principles for additional requirements
(http:/Awww.whitehouse.gov/omb and hittp:/Awww.ecfr.gov).
IDL will review your budget to determine whether proposed costs are allowable and reasonable. Estimated
expenditure amounts should be comparable to or reflect regional market rates. When projects are evaluated and
ranked, wise use of funds and anticipated return on investment in the form of meaningful, lasting, and measurable
outcomes will be considered.
If the project is funded, IDL will enter into a binding Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding or Cooperative
Agreement) with the funding recipient(s). This agreement will dictate grant funding parameters— including those
documented below, specify the project scope, budget, reimbursement process, and reporting requirements.
REFER TO THE FOLLOWING WHEN DEVELOPING BUDGET DETAIL
Expenses incurred by the funding recipient(s) for work accomplished through contracts
with other entities, usually specialized contractors or consultants (e.g., loggers,
forester consultants, arborists, or irrigation installers).
Contractor
Expenses
« Contracts must be awarded/solicited on a competitive basis and in accordance with
associated procurement rules, procedures and internal controls. Funding recipient(s) will
need to ascertain that contractors have not been debarred from receiving federal funding
and have a unique ID assigned to them through SAM.gov.
Flat Fee A method of establishing/negotiating a “standard rate” for service, product or project
scope item on a project
» The flat fee method for establishing project costs for the funding recipient(s) (e.g. for staff
to administer the grant or to develop and conduct workshops) will not be accepted.
The percent of the total awarded funding that is held back (retained) by IDL until the
funding recipient(s) fully and satisfactorily completes the project as stipulated in the
Agreement. A holdback helps assure that all grant funds are not exhausted prior to
completion of the project scope/deliverables.
Hold-Back
» Up to 15% of grant funds may be held back by IDL. In practice, this would likely only
impact the last (or last few) reimbursement requests.
« ifthe project is not completed satisfactorily, the held back funds may be permanently
withheld.
Expenses or activities for which the funding recipient(s) cannot be reimbursed
Ineligible Costs
* Equipment - that costs $10,000 or more and has a life expectancy of at least one year.
= Other Activities - Construction, research or activities on federal land. Grant funds cannot
be used to seek and apply for additional grant funding.
" Note: Activities ineligible for grant funds can be used as project leverage.
Costs that benefit common activities and, therefore, cannot be readily assigned to a
specific direct cost objective or project. Examples of such costs include accounting
personnel services performed within the recipient organization, use allowances on
buildings and equipment, and the costs of operating and maintaining facilities.
Indirect Costs
« Indirect rate requests must not exceed your federal cognizant agency approved indirect
rate. If applicants do not have such an approved rate, and they qualify per OMB
Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, they can elect to charge a de minimis rate of 15% of Modified
Total Direct Costs (MTDC) for indirect. (See §§200.1, 200.414 and associated
appendices for details).
oe MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services,
iravel; and subawards and subcontracts up to the first $50,000 of each subaward or subcontract (regardless
ey
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of the period of performance of the subawards and subcontracts under the award). MTDC excludes
equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission scholarships and
fellowships, participant support costs; and the portion of each subaward and subcontract in excess of
$50,000. Other ifems may only be excluded when necessary to avoid a serious inequity in the distribution of
indirect costs, and with the approval of the cognizant agency for indirect costs.
« The funding recipient(s) without a cognizant agency approved direct rate can submit a
proposal and negotiate a rate with IDL strictly for this project in accordance with the OMB
regulations and requirements. Note, such proposals and negotiations take time and will
likely delay the granting process.
= The funding recipient(s) can choose to charge no indirect or a lower rate than allowed if
you want more grant funds to be applied to on-the-ground costs or to the 15% required
match.
» Note: recipient personnel working on specific grant tasks, like project management or
oversight, cannot be paid with indirect funds. Personnel must time-record their activities
and charge the grant for their time under personnel expenses and be reimbursed as
direct project costs.
Project costs that will be paid for or provided in-kind by the funding recipient(s) and will |
not be reimbursed with grant funds. This includes in-kind or cash donations of/for
services, equipment, products, etc. that assist in the completion of the funding
recipient(s) funded project or directly contributes to its purpose.
Match
» 415% match will be required and must be documented at time of reimbursement (i.e.,
45% of the total amount reimbursed for the grant).
« As IDL will track match to an auditable standard, proof of any match payments or
volunteer hours are required.
« The funding recipient(s) match is preferred. However, if this is not possible, in-kind or
cash contributions made by other entities can count toward the match but must be
tracked and reported by the funding recipients).
Purchases of materials, goods/products or mileage are needed to accomplish the intent
and purpose of the specific project. Examples include supplies, tools, trees and related
planting materials, irrigation parts, and equipment rental fees.
Operating
Expenses
« All operating expenses should be necessary and specific to this project.
» Ensure operating expenses are not already included or factored into the applicant's
indirect cost rate. If certain expenses are customarily categorized as indirect expenses,
they cannot be counted as operating expenses.
Payment of The funding recipient(s) will need to request funds by submitting an IDL
Grant Reimbursement Request Form, progress narrative/report, invoices/receipts, copies of
| Expenses deliverables, and other supporting documentation as specified within the Agreement.
» Ail payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. These are expenses incurred
and paid for by the funding recipient(s) prior to payment by IDL.
« Submission of progress/accomplishment reports will be required with reimbursement
requests. Depending on the project, additional reports may be requested.
Only actual costs for wages & benefits for the funding recipient(s) staff time worked on
this specific grant project can be reimbursed with grant funds
Personnel
Expenses
=» The funding recipient(s) must provide the actual hours (not estimated or a calculated
percentage) for each staff person’s work on this project whose time will be reimbursed
with grant dollars. (Institutions of Higher Learning must follow OMB rules specific to their
type of entity for accounting of personnel time.).
« Additionally, the funding recipient(s) will also need to maintain records that account for
100% of all time of staff being reimbursed, including time spent on activities not
associated with this project. For example, work on other Federal grant activities, non-
grant work, etc. These must be documented in personnel activity reports, or equivalent,
and submitted by the individual staff person to your fiscal office at least monthly.
Certification of the funding recipient(s) having such a policy will be required.
" Staff time (costs), when used only as grant match, does not have to be tracked in the
above way, since IDL is not using this match to meet federal match requirements.
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Any income the funding recipient(s) derives from the project such as for the sale of
products (timber, waste wood, chips etc.), registration fees, etc. must be itemized,
reported and deducted from any reimbursement requests made to IDL.
Program
Income
» Procedures to track all project expenses (grant funded and not) as well as the income
received make documenting and reporting at reimbursement time easier.
Program/Project The cost to the funding recipient(s) to administer, manage and oversee the project. This
Management may include project oversight and management activities, as well as fiscal management
Costs... components,
« Identify costs in the Personnel Expenses category if provided by staff, or in the Contractor
Expenses category if the services are contracted out.
o For personnel expenses, time sheet tracking by funding source, or equivalent, is
required. if personnel do not have a positive time record, then project management
costs should be recorded as match.
» Note: only paid personnel and contractor expenses which are directly attributed and
tracked to the project can be reimbursed.
Travel & Costs directly associated with the project and approved in advance by IDL for travel,
Related lodging and meals.
Expenses
* These costs cannot exceed Idaho State and/or federal rates. If costs are higher, prior
justification to and approval by IDL is required before such expenses are incurred &
allowed for reimbursement.
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FY2027 Western Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program’
Criteria and Instructions to States/Island Territories
In the West, funds to mitigate risk from wildland fire within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUD)
are available and awarded through a competitive process with emphasis on hazard fuel reduction in
the WUI, information and education, assessment and planning, and monitoring through community
and landowner action. Funding is
delivered through and managed
by state/ island forestry
organizations. This portion of the
National Fire Plan was developed
to assist interface communities
manage the unique hazards they
find around them. In addition to
the National Fire Plan, the
National Cohesive Wildland Fire
Management Strategy brings
forward the goals of Resilient
Landscapes, Fire Adapted
Communities, and Safe and _—
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Reducing wildfire risk in the West will be strongly influenced by the ability to collaborate across
ownership boundaries and implement projects on a landscape scale.
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Grant Criteria: General
> The Project must be for a qualifying activity - if it is not the application will be considered
ineligible.
> Meets the 1:1 match requirement?- if not the application will be considered ineligible.
» Each grant request is limited to a maximum of $300,000. Applications over $300,000 will be
considered ineligible.
1 Supported by National Fire Plan Funding through the State and Private Forestry Branch, USDA Forest Service. Administered
through the Council of Westem State Foresters, Westem State Fire Managers WUI Subcommittee
2 A 1:1 match. The allocated grant amount must be matched in full by the recipient using a non-federal source. Exc eption:
IE funds under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act of 2000, PL 106-393 are not considered
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federal dollars and may be used as match. The matching share can be soft match (which includes training hours valued at an
accepted rate, donated labor/equipment, etc) and/or hard match (which is actual dollars spent other than federal grant funds
within the specified scope of work.) If the project is part of the consolidated payment grant, matching funds can be combined or
met from any one or all program areas. The Pacific Islands (excluding Hawaii) are exempt from the 1:1 match up to $500,000
by statute. Anything in excess of $500,000 requires 1:1 match for Pacific Island applications.
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No state/island will receive more than 15% of the funds available in the West.
Not less than 70% of the funding available will be allocated to hazardous fuel reduction projects.
The application must be submitted by the state/island forestry organization. The state/island
organization will be listed in Box 1 (Applicant Information) on the online application.
The grant request must be submitted using the WUI Competitive Grant Online Submission
System.
Funds cannot be used on federal lands.
Funds must be spent during the 5-year grant period and cannot be held for future maintenance
outside of that grant period.
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Grant Criteria: Qualifying Project Types
Reduce Hazardous Fuels / Restore Fire-adapted Ecosystems in the Wildland Urban
Interface (WUD):
Fuel reduction projects and vegetation treatments have been identified as a means of mitigating wildfire
hazards. Recipients shall facilitate and implement mitigating fuel treatments in or adjacent to identified
fire-prone communities to reduce the threat of wildfire to communities. These are projects that remove
or modify fuels in and/or adjacent to WUI development. Effective fuels mitigation treatments can be
implemented across jurisdictional boundaries, on adjoining private lands, or within the respective
communities. Projects of this type include fuel breaks, thinning, pruning, landscape modifications, etc.
The overall purpose is to modify or break up the fuels in such a way as to lessen catastrophic fire and
its threat to public and firefighter safety and damage to property. Another way to prevent future large,
catastrophic wildfires from threatening communities is by carrying out appropriate treatments (such as
prescribed burning or thinning) to restore and rehabilitate forest and grassland health in and adjacent to
the WUI. Such treatments have reduced the severity of wildfires and may have additional desirable
outcomes, such as providing sustainable environmental, social, and economic benefits. Project
proposals must consider all elements required to implement treatments on the ground, which includes
acquiring the necessary permits and consultations needed to complete plans and assessments, as well as
treatment prescriptions and measures of success.
Examples of projects that qualify (not all-inclusive):
Defensible space around homes and structures
Shaded fuel breaks
Fuels reduction beyond defensible space adjacent to WUI areas
Removal of slash, including piling and burning, mulching, grinding, ete.
Prescribed fire
Thinning
Maintenance of fuels projects (explain in application narrative)
Monitoring components of projects for effectiveness
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Improve Prevention/Education in the Interface:
Recipients can provide leadership to coordinate, develop, and distribute wildland urban interface
education programs in association with insurance companies, communities, local government
agencies, and other partners. Informational and educational projects must target the mitigation of risk
and prevention of loss. Projects should lead to the use or establishment of one or more fire program
elements such as fire safety codes, implementation of Firewise practices, establishing local fire-safe
councils, and fuels treatments within fire-prone
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communities. Projects should be concise clearly indicate size and scope of the project, and clearly
demonstrate deliverables and measures of success of prevention/education activities. Metrics should be
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.
Examples of projects that qualify (not all-inclusive):
> Firewise or similar programs
>» Fire education components to Project Learning Tree
> Pamphlets, brochures, handouts
CWPP Planning:
Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are created by local communities and may address
issues such as wildfire response, hazard mitigation, community preparedness, structure protection, or a
combination of the above. The process of developing these plans can help a community clarify and
refine its priorities for the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure in the wildland-urban
interface. The Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA) minimum requirements for a CWPP are: 1)
Collaboration (must be developed with community members, local and state government
representatives in collaboration with federal agencies and other interested stakeholders), 2) Prioritized
Fuel Reduction (plan must identify and prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments and
recommend the types and methods of treatment), and 3) Treatment of Structural Ignitability (must
recommend measures that homeowners and communities can take to reduce the ignitability of
structures throughout the area addressed in the plan). A copy of the CWPP Handbook can be found at
http:/Awww.communitiescommittee.org/pdfs/ewpphandbook pdf.
Examples of projects that qualify (not all-inclusive):
> Creation offor update to CWPP/hazard mitigation plans or equivalent document. Note: for the
creation of CWPPs outline how you will meet national and state requirements in the document:
some states provide checklists to assist. Be sure to address the following in your application:
o Accomplishments: Explain what projects identified in the original CWPP have been
completed. (Only do this if you are updating your CWPP. If you are creating a new
CWPP, you will not yet have any accomplishments).
o Collaboration: If you are updating your CWPP: Identify new partners and stakeholders as
well as update all contact information. For CWPP creation, identify all partners and
stakeholders to be involved.
0 Prioritized Fuel Reduction: Those updating a CWPP should: Identify and prioritize new
hazardous fuels reduction projects, the method of treatments to be employed, and how
ihese projects address any changes to the community objectives and values at risk. New
CWPP plans must identify and prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments
and recommend the types and methods of treatment
o Treatment of Structural Ignitability: Updated CWPPs should explain new or additional
measures to be implemented to reduce homeowner and/or community ignitability of
structures. Those creating CWPPs must recommend measures that homeowners and
communities can take to reduce the ignitability of structures throughout the area
addressed in the plan.
> Priority projects listed in existing CWPPs covering the above criteria.
4) Examples of Projects that DO NOT Qualify (not all-inclusive):
> Preparedness and suppression capacity building; such as the purchase of fire department
equipment (try VFA, DHS, and FEMA grant programs)
> Small business start-up funding
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» Research and development projects (try Economic Action Program)
> GIS and database systems that are not related to the West Wide Wildfire Risk Assessment
> Construction/infrastructure (building remodel, bridges, road construction, water development, general
property/ homeowner maintenance.)
> Funding the creation of stewardship plans.
o Note: a separately funded stewardship plan can be used to guide a WUI project if it is clearly
labeled as not fimded through match or WUI grant funds.
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Grant Scoring:
> All grants will be scored based on the following criteria; applicants must ensure that all boxes are
filled in and the application is complete (the highest possible score is 45):
Does the application clearly show how the budget will be spent by line item and are expenditur es
applicable and relevant to the goals and objectives of the project?
Clearly defined and applicable = 5 Not defined/not applicable to project = 0
Describe the Project- Does the application clearly describe the challenges and issues that
articulate why the project is important?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
Planning Linkages- Does the application clearly link or tie the f project fo an existing Community
Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and is the project consistent with the State Forest Action
Plan(s) (Enhancing, Protecting and or Conserving). The project must be linked to one of the
planning elements. Does the project develop or refine an existing plan?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
Project Activities- Does the application clearly define what the project is and what the project
proposes to do? Does the application clearly define how the project will be accomplished,
including identifying measurable outcomes? (are the proposed activities clear and achievable,
goals defined, outcomes measurable, # of acres treated, # of education/outreach programs,
planning/assessment efforts clearly described etc.)
Clearly defined = 10 Not defined = 0
Project/Landscape Impacts- Does the application clearly define the scale of the project including
relationships with past, present, or future projects that, when combined, offer
more benefits than when taken individually? Is overall landscape that the project
influences, in addition to the defined project area, clearly described?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
Collaboration- Does the application clearly define collaborative elements including support
from partners, agencies, landowners, communities? Are contributions of collaborators well
described?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
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* Project Timeline- Does the application clearly described the timeline to implement the project?
Does the timeline include milestones, seasonal influences, and/ or ways to measure progress?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
* Project Sustainabitity- Does the application clearly define how or if the project will sustain itself
after the grant period is over? Does the application describe plans or steps that will continue the
project benefits beyond the life of the grant?
Clearly defined = 5 Not defined = 0
re
Application Guidelines:
Applications must be submitted through the appropriate state/island agency (typically the State Forester).
The state/island forestry agency will load proposals into the online system for submission to the
review/scoring process.
Application guidelines by box number: (All boxes must be filled in on the application. If a box
does not apply to your project fill in that space with NA.)
Box 1- The Proposal Cooperator is the entity that submits the project proposal. Applicant
Information is the state/island forestry agency submitting the application. If the Proposal
Cooperator is the state/island forestry agency use the same information for both the Proposal
Cooperator and Applicant Information.
> Box 2- GIS Coordinates: Include either a reference point or boundary points for the project,
which will be included on a map associated with success stories. Leave fields blank that are not
used-do not put NA. See example below on how to enter data into the application. Coordinate
data must be in WGS84 datum.
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Desertptlea that pops up for the area
Lat/Long coordinate palys for the points of the boundary
Name of the area shown on the map
Reference Point: A reference point displays a single marker and its name on the map. This can be used
for indicating a general region without specifying exact boundaries. The reference point name, lat/long,
and description are all required fields for a point. Lat/long should be entered in the following format:
39.0000, -104.300
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Area: An area defines a region with a boundary defined by straight lines. At least 3 points are needed to
define an area. There can be up to 7 lat/longs. The diagram below shows how to specify the comers for
an area and the associated coordinate list to be entered into the application. The area name, boundary
lat/longs, and description are all required fields for an area.
40,000, *100.000; 39,983, »99,050; 39,500, «99,075, 39,975,-100,050
40,000, -209.000
39.983, -99,050
39,975, -100,050
39,500, -99,075
>» Box 3 -—Match includes training hours valued at an accepted rate, donated labor/equipment, etc.,
and hard match is actual dollars spent other than federal grant funds within the specified scope of
work. Federal funds contributed are ineligible for match calculation. Indirect costs must be tied to
an established rate and the source needs to be described in the narrative (Box 4). Waived indirect
costs are an acceptable source of match.
>» Box 4- The budget narrative must describe how the grant funds will be spent. Give specific
details for each grant expenditure item in Box 3 (i.e., personnel/labor, fringe benefits, travel,
equipment, supplies, contractual, other, and indirect costs). Explain exactly how grant dollars
will be spent and how these expenditures tie directly to the project goals and objectives. A
description of the match is not required in Box 4. The match should be described in Box 9.
» Box 5- Describe the project area, type, and challenges. There are three types of projects: fuels,
education/prevention, and CWPP planning/assessment. Projects may include one or more project
types. Applicants must give an overview of the project area, which they can do by discussing
ownership/land type as well as physical acres, sq miles, etc. They must also, identify the hazards
that exist and clearly show the need for work in this area. Be specific when describing challenges
or obstacles that will need to be addressed for the project to be successful (e.g., landscape or
access challenges or broad dispersal of people who may need to be gathered together for an
educational initiative, language access issues, or lack of trust in government, which needs to be
built for collaboration on CWPP). If applying for a fuels reduction project, describe the
fuel/vegetation types. If applying for a CWPP planning/assessment project, see the CWPP
guidelines on page 16.
It is important to define the problems and challenges so when you get to Box 7 you are clearly
stating how the funding will be used to address the challenges in this box.
> Box 6- Describe the relationship to a Forest Action Plan and to a CWPP. Clearly describe how
the project fits into the goals of a Forest Action Plan and detail the FAP goals) below. Outline
the project’s connection to the CWPP’s goals and objectives and describe how the project
accomplishes the goals and priority areas of both these planning documents.
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> Box 7- Clearly describe each proposed activity and include where and what will be occurring
(i.e., fuel break along the fence line, defensible space around homes, tree crown spacing,
prescribed fire for mitigation purposes, etc.). The description must include measurables and how
the project will be accomplished. Grant funds should be tied to the activities. Unlike the
overview, this will provide the specific details of the project using measurable units that are
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely where applicable. Treatment prescriptions
and measures of success should be clearly stated. For prevention/education activities as well as
for CWPP planning/assessments; the audience, deliverables, and measures of success should be
clearly stated.
Box 8- Describe how the project influences greater impact on the landscape. Show how the
project has or will have an impact outside the immediate project area, including how it relates to
other projects/initiatives past or current. For example, a project in a community may complement
a Forest Service project on their land where they are creating a fuel break around your
community’s defensible space project. Give specifics on how this project will tie into the larger
pichire of community protection or education. For information/education and/or CWPP planning
projects explain how your project complements or enhances those by other agencies or groups
and/or ties into a greater goal. The scale of a project should be an appropriate size based on the
land ownership, objectives, and outcomes (including cross-boundary goals) for the project.
Describe how the scale is sufficient and meaningful for the project. Explain, the who, what,
when, where, why, and how of its anticipated impacts.
Box 9- Describe the contributions each partner will make to the project by stating the
collaborating partner’s name and what they will be contributing to the project such as manpower,
equipment, matching funds, etc. This should include the partners listed im Box 3 (matching share)
but may also include federal and other partners that are contributing but are not eligible to use as
match. Identify if using overmatch from the consolidated payment grant.
Box 10- The Project Timeline must include such things as: begin/end dates, milestones, quarterly
or seasonal targets, etc. All WUI grant funded project items must be completed within 5 years of
the award.
Box 11- Sustainability must clearly describe the who, what, when, where, and why of how this
project will remain effective and be sustained over time. The four main points to be included for
fuels projects are:
1) Environmental Factors: describe the maintenance requirements unique to this project
based on site characteristics i.e., present and future vegetation occupying the site, growth
rates, natural fire return intervals, or any other environmental factor that affects the
continued maintenance of this project.
2) Education: describe how key players have been trained and educated to maintain the
project and explain their understanding of the needs and expectations of the project’s
maintenance. If this is an information/education project make sure to explain how it will
be delivered, the audience you are targeting, and specific deliverables.
3) Commitment: describe the commitment by the individual/community to maintain this
project into the future, i.¢., state laws, CWPP terms, signed landowner agreements or other
documents or agreements that hold the sub-grantee accountable for project maintenance
over time. If this is an information/education project, make sure you explain the
commitment to carry this program forward and update it as necessary.
4) Monitoring: describe who will be responsible for monitoring the project, what
qualifications they have if they are not obvious (1.¢., State Forestry personnel, Fire Safe
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Council member, Fire Department personnel, etc.), and at what intervals they will be
checking (i.e., yearly, quarterly, etc.); clearly describe timelines, and milestones expected.
If you plan on monitoring the project after the grant period ends, list that here, but please
note all awarded funds and matches must be used during the 5-year grant period only.
For Outreach/Prevention, you must include three main points (education, commitment, and monitoring).
Also include: How will outreach/education/prevention be distributed? What is the commitment over time?
For monitoring purposes, the application should describe how outreach will be sustained and updated over
time. For CWPP Planning/Assessment/Monitoring, the same points as Outreach/Prevention outlined here
should be included, and how CWPP will be used over time should also be discussed.
Application Due Dates:
Each state/island will set its own internal deadlines for its cooperators’ and partners’ applications so that
they may be reviewed and prioritized at the state level before submission. Please pay close attention to
the deadline and any special instructions for your application that has been set by your representative
state/island.
Reminder:
» Applications over $300,000 will be considered ineligible.
» Applications must be submitted by the state/island forestry organization. The state/island
organization will be listed in Box 1 (Applicant Information) on the online application.
All proposals must be submitted to the IDL Grant Coordinator: Isabella
Pritchard, ipritchard@idlidaho.gov, by March 31st, 2026.
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Applicant Budget
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with (ADD NAME OF COOPERATOR ORGANIZATION)
- Travel - $7,727 for IDL staff to travel to and from project(s) at established State Fleet Motor
Pool rates.
- Other - $240k is sub-granted to (ADD DETAILS)
~ Indirect - $22,273 is for negotiated rate between USFS and IDL.
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Project Area Description and Challenges (1700 characters including spaces)
(ADD PROJECT AREA DESC)
(ADD PROJECT OBJECTIVES)
Hazard (Fire risk, Demonstrate need):
Challenges:
_ Relation to Forest Action Plan and CWPP (2500 characters including spaces)
idaho Forest Action Plan (FAP): The project is found in the (ADD) priority landscape area.
(ADD DETAILS HERE)
(ADD COUNTY) CWPP: (ADD DETAILS HERE)
The completion of project work will address the identified FAP/CWPP goals/objectives through
(ADD DETAILS HERE)
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Proposed Activities (3800 characters including spaces)
(ADD PROJECT INTRODUCTION)
7 |(ADD ACTIVITIES - BE SPECIFIC AND CLEARLY OUTLINE WHO IS DOING WHAT, HOW,
AND WHERE)
~~ Landscape Impacts (1700 characters including spaces)
(INCLUDE ADJACENT COMPLETED WORK: OWNERSHIP, YEAR, ACRES TREATED)
(INCLUDE OVERALL PROJECT IMPACT TO LANDSCAPE: COMMUNITY SAFETY,
WATERSHED, WILDLIFE, ETC.)
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Project Collaboration (1700 characters including spaces)
- Idaho Dept of Lands ($XXXk match) - in the form of consolidated payments associated with
Forestry and Fire Assistance in support of private landowners. IDL will also provide technical
assistance.
(ADD ALL ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS HERE: FEDERAL PARTNERS, FIRE WORKING
GROUP, COUNTY PARTNERS, EDUCATION PARTNERS, NGO'S, CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS, ETC.)
- FALL '27 - ENGAGE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO PROMOTE FIREWISE AND
HEALTHY FOREST CONCEPTS THROUGH AN INFORMATIVE NEWSLETTER TO
RESIDENTS AND A PUBLIC MEETING. INITIATE/CONDUCT FIELD REVIEWS TO
PRIORITIZE TREATMENT AREAS THROUGH SITE EVALUATIONS.
- WINTER '27 - COMPLETE XX LANDOWNER AGREEMENTS AND INITIATE FUELS
REDUCTION WORK ON XX ACRES AS WEATHER PERMITS
- FALL '30 - CONDUCT FINAL INSPECTIONS/REPORTS. ENTER INTO MONITORING
PHASE.
Environmental Factors: (REMOVE IF NOT A FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT)
Commitment: (10-YEAR AGREEMENT TO MAINTAIN WORK REQUIRED)
Education: (EDUCATION ON HOW TO MAINTAIN WORK ONLY, WHAT MATERIALS ARE
BEING USED)
Monitoring: (WHO, HOW, AND HOW OFTEN)
FY26 HFR,
FY27 WSFM
Grant Programs
Request for Proposals
The Idaho Department of Lands is now accepting project proposals
for the HFR & WSFM Grant Programs
funded by the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry Branch.
Informational Webinar: February 4, 2026
Deadline for submission: March 31, 2026
Hazard Fuels Reduction
(HFR)
Funding wildfire risk mitigation efforts
adjoining to federal projects.
Western States Fire
Managers (WSFM)
Funding wildfire risk mitigation efforts in the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
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MARCH 3, 2026
January 21, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for Project Proposals for the
Hazard Fuels Reduction (HFR), Private Forest Protection, Resilience, and Restoration Assistance
(PRRA), Western States Fire Managers (WSFM) & Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant
Programs
The Idaho Department of Lands is pleased to announce that the FY26 HFR and FY27 WSFM
Grant Cycles are open.
Grants of up to $240,000 are available for the HFR and WSFM grant programs to support eligible
entities in implementing wildfire mitigation and/or collaborative forest landscape restoration
projects on non-federal lands. State and local agencies, non-profit organizations, tribes, and
educational institutions are eligible to apply. Wildfire mitigation projects must be outlined in
County Wildfire Preparedness Plans, which can be stand-alone CWPPs or plans integrated into
County All Hazard Mitigation Plans. Funding from this grant program is provided on a
reimbursement basis only - grantees will be required to pay for costs associated with project
implementation (including but not limited to vendors/contractors) prior to seeking
reimbursement from the Idaho Department of Lands.
A webinar presentation will be held via Teams on February 4th, 2026. It will cover programmatic
information, project examples, and best practices of project design as they relate to completing
the project proposal. The presentation will also include a quick look at the proposal packets and
details necessary to complete this year's project proposals.
A limited number of project proposals will be selected for full development and submission to
western competition. Additional information about the HFR & WSFM programs as well as the
FY26/27 Project Proposal Packets can be found at: www.idl.idaho.gov/about-forestry/forestry-
fire-grants/
Completed project proposal packets are due via email to the Idaho Department of Lands no later
than March 31, 2026 @ 5PM PST. Submit to ipritchard@idl.idaho.gov.
Interested entities should direct all questions as well as any project considerations to Isabella
Pritchard prior to developing their application.
Isabella Pritchard - Grant Project Coordinator
Email - iprithcard@idl.idaho.gov
Desk - (208) 666-8669
Funding for this program is made possible by the US Forest Service State & Private Forestry branch.
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MARCH 3, 2026
January 21, 2026
HFR & WSFM
Proposal Packets
posted to the IDL
Grants Website
March - September 2026
WSFM Proposals further developed in
coordination with the IDL in preparation for Fall
Western Competition
Summer 2027
IDL is notified of funded projects and signs
agreements with Forest Service for grant dollars
Fall 2027
LSR & WSFM Applicants
notified of awarded projects.
Fall/Winter 2027
The IDL and Awarded Grantees
enter into agreements. Project
work begins!
Process & Timeline
Proposals
October - November 2026
HFR Applicant notified of
awarded projects
Applications
February 4, 2026
Project Planning and
Proposal
Development
Webinar
March 31, 2026
Project Proposals
Due via email to
ipritchard@idl.idaho.
gov
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING
MARCH 3, 2026
Western States Fire Managers
(Wildland Urban Interface) Grants
The Western States Fire Managers (WSFM) grant provides
funds to mitigate risk from wildland fire within the
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) with emphasis on hazard
fuel reduction, information/education,
assessment/planning, and project monitoring through
community/landowner actions. Projects must adhere to a
specific set of criteria and must be included in the
respective Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan
(CWPP). Eligible applicants include state/local/tribal
governments, and 501(c)3 organizations.
https:/
/www.idl.idaho.gov/«re-management/forestry-«re-grants/
$0 - $240,000
A 1:1 match of funds is required for the WSFM
grant (applicants are required to supply a
minimum of 10% match). There is no adjacency
requirement (the project does not have to be
adjacent to a federal project). In the state of Idaho,
these grants are scored, ranked, and funded on a
competitive basis in the Western United States.
Examples (not all inclusive) of qualifying projects:
- Defensible space around homes and structures
- Shaded fuel breaks
- Fuels reduction beyond defensible space adjacent to WUI
areas
- Removal of slash including piling and burning; mulching;
grinding; etc.
- Prescribed fire
- Thinning
- Maintenance of non-federally funded fuels projects
- Monitoring components of projects for effectiveness
- Education
- CWPP development
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MARCH 3, 2026
Hazard Fuels Reduction (HFR) Grant
The Hazard Fuels Reduction (HFR) grant follows the
basic principles of, and is primarily guided by, the
aforementioned WSFM grant with a couple of
differences in eligibility criteria. Like the WSFM
grant, projects must be included in a respective
CWPP. However, HFR does not currently have a
match/leverage requirement, although it is always
encouraged. Eligible applicants include
state/local/tribal governments, and 501(c)3
organizations.
https:/
/www.idl.idaho.gov/«re-management/forestry-«re-grants/
$0 - $240,000
Unlike the WSFM grant, HFR
funded projects must be adjacent
to federal lands with a federal
project that has been completed
within the previous three years or
will be initiated in the next three
years and is complementary to
federal goals and objectives.
Funding from the HFR grant cannot be used to
support general education which is a distinguishing
factor between the two grants. For this reason, many
cooperators choose to apply for the WSFM grant.
The only allowable educational component that the
HFR grant authorizes funding for is project specific
education, i.e direct participant education.
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41 BOARD OF BANNO Vv MARCH 3, 2026
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BANNOCK County COMMISSIONERS { yo %
624 E. Center, Pocatello, ID 83201 |
Phone: (208) 236-7210 ¢ Fax: (208) 232-7363 \ | Ist District
Business Meeting Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the
Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, Idaho or as noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting
at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/, The Commissioners also hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners‘
Ernie Moser = JerriloucH — Ken Buttock
Commissionet Commissioner Commissioner
2nd District 3rd District
staff. Agenda times are subject to change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in public
meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before the meeting.
Requestor Name:
Kristi Klauser
Department:
Auditing
Requestor Email:
kristik@bannockcounty.us
Item(s) to be considered:
review and possibly approve travel policy for taking personal vehicles vs. requiring county vehicles.
Date of meeting being requested: Time requested:
03/03/2026 5 Minutes
Does the request involve a contract, agreement, external funding, or award acceptance?
No
Contract/Agreement Begin Date: Contract/Agreement End Date:
List of additional attendees:
42 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
2.3.10 Business Use of Personal Vehicles
Personal vehicle mileage incurred during authorized business travel should be claimed on the
Expenditure Reimbursement Voucher computed at the Bannock County approved/adopted rate.
Mileage may be reimbursable for round trip from the employee’s normal work location to the
travel destination unless the employee’s home to destination is fewer miles. If a County vehicle
is available for business use, mileage may be reimbursable if approval is received by the
department’s Elected Official. This reimbursement will be submitted on the reimbursement
form with documentation of the Elected Official’s approval.
Travel information is to be completed on the Expenditure Reimbursement Form and approved
by the department head or Elected official. Note the expenditure reimbursement form requires
a copy of your personal vehicle proof of insurance and copy of the agenda showing event
location to confirm the mileage request. Personal incidental mileage is not reimbursable i.e.,
shopping, visits with family/friends, etc. Department heads or elected officials must verify the
employee being reimbursed has a valid driver’s license.
When multiple employees are traveling to the same business event, carpooling is encouraged
when possible.
Commute mileage is not an allowable expense and will not be reimbursed.
County purchased fuel or gas should NEVER be put in a personal vehicle in lieu of mileage
reimbursement whether from County fuel pumps or paid/reimbursed by County dollars.
2.3.11 Personal Use of County Vehicles
Personal use of a County vehicle will be a taxable fringe added quarterly to the employee’s payroll
check. County vehicles are not for personal use other than commuting and de minimus personal
errands,
The methods used by the County for reporting taxable fringe are Lease Value or Commuting Value.
2.3.11.1 Lease Value Method will be used by elected County officials. Mileage is to be
reported on the Mileage Report — Personal Use of County Vehicles form. Reg. §1.61-
21(d)
2.3.11.2 Commuting Value Method will be used by all other County employees. Mileage
will be tracked using the Mileage Report — Personal Use of County Vehicles form. All
miles are to be tracked by destination. When an employee must report to their work
place, even on unscheduled work days; this must be reported on the Usage Report.
Reg.§1.61-21(f)
Departments may allow employees to take County vehicles home if they are on call and need to respond
to a location other than their home location.
43 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
In the Matter of APPROVING ) R.S. No. 2026-13
FEBRUARY 2026 ALCOHOL LICENSES March 3, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in the month of February 2026, the following applied for the following licenses and
have been issued permits by the District Health Department and do not have any disqualifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following applications for licenses/permits be
approved.
DATE OWNER/
APPROVED | LIC # TOTAL | APPLICANT DBA/Event
02/10/2026 | ABT2026-001 $20.00 | SSR Holdings LLC MOD Pizza
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
44 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
In the Matter of APPROVING ) R.S. No. 2026-14
FEBRUARY 2026 SALARIES d. March 3, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, salary approval forms, for the month of February 2026, have been submitted
for approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following salaries are approved by the
Board:
Approved | Department — Reason for Change & Salar
Jail — Replacing Ralph Van Dyke $27.44/hour
P| Noa Samual Lora — Deputy Detention Division
Jail — Replacing Sean Sosa $23.52/hour
po Hunter Brewer — Maintenance Technician Level 2
Maintenance — Replacing Ashley Ford $19.68/hour
aa Malanie Sistrunk — Temp Operations Clerk
Solid Waste — Seasonal $16.07/hour
02/05/2026 | Terry Udy — Equipment Operator 2
Road & Bridge — Replacing $21.07/hour
Malachi Uasilaa — SS/Juvenile Det Deputy
Juvenile Detention — Replacing Erin Owen $21.70/hour
| Brittany Bristol — FT Juvenile Det Deputy
Juvenile Detention — Replacing Malachi Uasilaa $19.68/hour
Michael Darsow -~ On-call Juv Det Deputy
Juvenile Detention — Part time $19.68/hour
02/12/2026 | Jaren Haskin — Mechanic 3
idge — Replacing J. Johansen $25.78/hour
Sammie England — PT Substance Abuse Education & 02/23/2026
Prevention Specialist $18.41/hour
Steven Call — On-call Juvenile Detention Deputy 02/21/2026
Juvenile Detention — Completed POST and one year $21.72/hour
Juvenile Probation — Replacing Chessie Meyer
Keri Shaffer — PT Admin Assistant/Records 02/23/2026
Sheriff — Replacing Krishael Peterson $17.22/hour
Jake Patrick — Classification/Booking Deputy 02/21/2026
Jail — Replacing Noa Lora $18.47/hour
Natalie Phinney — Intern
Prosecutor’s Office — Intern
Danny Gandy — Intern
D6 Treatment — Intern
Gianna Cox — Intern
01/12/2026
Unpaid
02/09/2026
Unpaid
01/12/2026
45 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
| | D6 Treatment-Intern—“‘CSCC*d Unpaid
| Supriya Vikranth — Intern
D6 Treatment — Intern Unpaid
02/24/2026 | Alan Jackson — PT Probation Officer
Violence Against Women Grant - Replacing $22.54/hour
po Tomi Cavner — On-call Juvenile Detention Deputy
Juvenile Detention — Part time $19.68/hour
er
Road & Bridge — Exceptional Placement $29.86/hour
D6 Treatment — Intern Unpaid
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Edward Bowman
Jeff Hough, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
46 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
In The Matter of AUTHORIZATION TO ) R.S, No 2026-15
DISPOSE SURPLUS ASSETS/PROPERTY __) March 3, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §§31-807 and 31-808 vest the power and authority to manage real and
personal property for the benefit of the County with the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-829 provides that whenever any elected official has any personal
property belonging to the county under his/her jurisdiction or control which, in his/her judgment, is of no
further use to the county, he/she may, with the consent of the Board of County Commissioners, dispose of
the property through sale or other means; and
WHEREAS, the following assets/property are of no further use to the County:
if known
Kelvinator Refrigerator/Freezer TPK210KN
and
WHEREAS, it was recommended to auction, salvage, donate, or dispose of the item.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above property is declared to be
surplus and disposed of as best determined.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
47 BOARD OF BANN AISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
BANNOCK County COMMISSIONERS
624 E. Center, Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: (208) 236-7210 © Fax: (208) 232-7363
Ernie Moser = JerrlloucH — Ken Bu.iock
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Ist District 2nd District 3rd District
Business Meeting Agenda Request Form
The Board of Bannock County Commissioners business meetings are generally held on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the
Bannock County Courthouse, Room 212; 624 E Center Pocatello, [daho or as noticed 48 hours prior to the meeting
at https://bannockcounty.us/commissioners/. The Commissioners also hold meetings throughout the week as coordinated with the Commissioners‘
staff. Agenda times are subject to change within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Any person(s) needing special accommodations to participate in public
meetings should contact the Commissioners’ Office at 208-236-7210, three to five working days before the meeting.
Requestor Name:
Jeff Fullmer
Department:
Sheriffs
Requestor Email:
jfullmer@bannockcounty.gov
Item(s) to be considered:
*Signature Only*
Underage Alcohol Grant Acceptance
Date of meeting being requested: Time requested:
03/03/2026 5 Minutes
Does the request involve a contract, agreement, external funding, or award acceptance?
No
Contract/Agreement Begin Date: Contract/Agreement End Date:
List of additional attendees:
48 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' - MEETING MARCH 3, 2026
= POLICY
2/25/2026
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office
5800 S 5" Ave
Pocatello, ID 83204
Re: Notice of Award and Grant Agreement for the FY2026 Partnerships for Success-Law Enforcement Grant*
Dear Jeff Fullmer,
The Office of Drug Policy (ODP) is pleased to announce that the Bannock County Sheriff's Office has been
selected to receive a Partnerships for Success-Law Enforcement (PFS-LE) grant award to implement substance
misuse prevention activities during Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026).
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office’s original FY2026 PFS-LE application submission received an average score of
64 out of 120, 53%, from the Review Committee. The score of 53% was below the 75% threshold necessary to be
eligible to receive funding and be awarded full funding. However, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office accepted
the opportunity to resubmit their application and amend previously incomplete responses and provide required
information, which allowed the application to be eligible for award. If interested, additional Reviewer feedback
can be provided upon request.
ODP acknowledges the important work that the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office does to prevent substance
misuse in your community and has identified the organization as a worthy applicant. The total funding awarded
is $16,905.35. Please review the following Grant Agreement in full for award terms, conditions, and funding
details — including Exhibit 1: FY2026 Grant Funding Allocation Overview, Exhibit 2: FY2026 Initial Activity
Schedule, and Appendix A: Detailed Award Budget Breakdown.
We require that you sign and return the Grant Agreement within 10 days of the date of this notice. If we do not
receive a signed Grant Agreement from you within that timeframe, the grant award may be withdrawn.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this grant award. We value
your organization’s work and look forward to supporting your efforts in FY2026!
Sincerely,
a
Jessie Dexter
Grant Director
Idaho Office of Drug Policy
Jessie.Dexter@odp.idaho.gov
*The PFS-LE grant is funded through ODP’s Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success for States grant (or SPF-PFS), which is federally
appropriated funding awarded to ODP by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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GRANT AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement (the “Agreement”) is by and between the Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP), and the
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office (the “Subrecipient” or “Grantee”).
Section 1: Delivery of Services
1.1. Grant Award Period — The term of this Agreement is February 25, 2026 — September 29, 2026.
Services funded via this grant award shall begin no sooner than February 25, 2026, and will cease no later than
September 29, 2026. ODP will NOT reimburse FY2026 grant recipients for any services delivered prior to
February 25, 2026, or after September 29, 2026.
1.23. Grant Program/Project Funding Allocation — The Prevention Provider shall utilize grant funds as outlined
in Exhibit 1: FY2026 Grant Funding Allocation Overview and Appendix A: Detailed Award Budget Breakdown,
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference (see Section 2.1. Terms of Funding for more on use of funds).
1.3. Grant Services/Prevention Provider Role — ODP requires the Subrecipient to administer activities as
outlined in Exhibit 2: FY2026 Initial Activity Schedule, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference. The
parties may amend the Service Schedule during the grant award period if needed to accurately reflect the
activities provided by the Grantee. The Subrecipient may not transfer, subcontract or delegate its obligations
to any third parties without ODP’s written consent. Failure to abide by this restriction may result in
termination of the Grant Agreement, or any other remedies available to ODP.
Section 2: Terms of Funding
2:1. Use of Funds — The Subrecipient agrees that grant funds will be used only for the approved programs
and activities detailed on the approved budget under Exhibit 1 and Appendix A of this Grant Agreement;
however, the Subrecipient may make budget changes among programs and within programmatic budget
categories, as long as the changes do not exceed 10% of the total grant award amount during the grant award
period. Any changes in excess of 10%, or outside of an approved cost category, must be requested by the
Subrecipient via email and approved by ODP in a written notice prior to incurring costs.
2.2. Grant Management System — ODP manages PFS-LE funds through Neighborly, an online grant
management platform. Reimbursement requests and Grant Activity Reports will be completed and submitted
through Neighborly. Subrecipients can access their Neighborly accounts online via this link:
https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/ODPIDAHO/participant. Training on using the Neighborly system will be
included in the FY2026 PFS-LE Grantee Onboarding Webinar, which will be scheduled after February 3, 2026.
Additional grantee training & support resources can be found at prevention.odp.idaho.gov/pfs-le
2:3: Payment of Grant Funds — ODP, and the State of Idaho, will pay Subrecipients within 45 days of receipt
of reimbursement request (also known as an “invoice” or “draw voucher”) contingent upon proper and
complete submission of reimbursement request documentation via Neighborly (see Section 2.2), satisfactory
progress on the agreed upon activities, completion of required Quarterly Activity Reports (see Section 2.4),
alignment with the delivery of services (see Exhibit 2: FY2026 Initial Activity Schedule), and compliance with the
terms, conditions, and requirements listed in Section 1 of this Agreement. Training on the reimbursement
request submissions will be included in the FY2026 PFS-LE Grantee Onboarding Webinar.
> Reimbursement requests for FY2026 activities can be submitted at any point in time between February 3,
2026 — October 13, 2026. Grantees can submit reimbursement requests as frequently as needed.
However, final invoices are due no later than 5pm local time on October 13, 2026.
2.4. Grant Activity Reporting — Subrecipients are required to submit four Quarterly Grant Activity Reports
via Neighborly (see Section 2.2). Grant reporting period timelines and due dates are as follows:
¢ Quarter 1 Reporting Period: February 25 — March 31; Due Date: April 10
e Quarter 2 Reporting Period: April 1 —- May 31; Due Date: June 10
e Quarter 3 Reporting Period: June 1 —July 31; Due Date: August 10
e Quarter 4 Reporting Period: August 1 — September 29; Due Date: October 10
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2.5. Program Evaluation — Grantees are required to participate in program evaluation processes facilitated
by ODP and ODP’s third party evaluation contractor. Training regarding program reporting and evaluation
processes will be scheduled after February 3, 2026.
2.6. Non-Appropriation or Reduced Funding — ODP is a government entity, and it is understood and
agreed that ODP’s reimbursement payments under this Agreement shall be paid from Idaho State Legislative
appropriations, funds granted by the federal government, or both. If funds are reduced or unavailable, ODP
will notify all parties as soon as reasonably possible, and all affected future rights and liabilities of the parties
shall thereupon cease immediately after notice to the Subrecipient. Further, in the event that funds are no
longer available to support this Agreement, as described herein, ODP shall not be liable for any penalty,
expense, or liability or for general, special, incidental, consequential or other damages resulting therefrom.
Section 3: Roles and Responsibilities
3.1 Relationship — The Subrecipients relationship with ODP will be that of grantee. Nothing in this
Agreement creates a partnership or employer-employee relationship. The Subrecipient is not eligible for, nor
entitled to, and shall not participate in, any of the State of Idaho’s pension, health or other fringe benefit
plans. ODP will not obtain workers’ compensation insurance for the Subrecipient or its employees and is nota
“statutory employer” of the Subrecipient or its employees.
3.2 Taxes and Record Keeping — The Subrecipient is solely responsible for filing all tax returns to any
federal, state or local tax authority. Additionally, Subrecipient organizations must maintain all documentation
supporting the Grantees requests for grant payments and must be prepared and willing to provide said
documentation to ODP upon request.
3.3 Data Collection and Review — All records and documents related to this Agreement, including but not
limited to fiscal records, shall be available for review, audit, and copying by ODP and state and federal!
inspectors or auditors for a period of three years, beginning February 3, 2026. As a state entity, ODP is subject
to the Idaho Public Records Act, Idaho Code title 74, Chapter 1.
Section 4: Termination
4,1 Termination of Agreement — If the Subrecipient fails to provide any of the services outlined in this
Grant Agreement, ODP shall meet with the Grantee and provide written notice to require any of the following:
1) require the Subrecipient to take corrective action to ensure compliance with the Agreement; 2) reduce the
funding allocation to more adequately reflect the activities that will be administered; 3) terminate this
Agreement; or 4) pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.
Section 5: Allocation of Liability
5.1 Allocation of Liability — Each Party will be responsible only for liabilities associated with the conduct of
its officials, employees, agents, and volunteers, subject to the provisions of the Idaho Tort Claims Act, Idaho
Code section 6-901 through 6-929. Each Party will defend the other Party against any claims that arise solely
from alleged wrongful acts, omissions or negligence of the defending Party in the course of this Agreement,
but does not assume responsibility for the acts, omissions or negligence of the other Party or the other Party's
officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any claim
arising under this Agreement and shall cooperate fully with the defending Party or its representatives in the
defense of such claim. The Parties acknowledge that both Parties participate in the State of Idaho Risk
Program, and any tort liability claim, suit or loss arising from this Agreement shall be allocated in accordance
with law by the Office of Risk Management for purposes of the respective loss experiences and subsequent
allocation or self-insurance assessments. Any Party participating in the State of Idaho Risk Program shall notify
such program in the event it receives notice or has knowledge of any claims arising out of this Agreement.
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Section 6: Assurances
Assurances — The Subrecipient assures ODP that all activities performed under this Grant Agreement
will conform to the following ODP substance misuse prevention programming and grant award standards:
A.
Assurance of Compliance with Record Keeping/Data Collection Standards — The Subrecipient will
maintain detailed records on all grant funded activities, which indicate the date, time, number of
participants and nature of activities administered under the grant award. Additionally, the Grantee will
maintain detailed records related to all activities reimbursed/paid for by grant funds and included in
reimbursement requests (see Section 2.3). ODP has the right to audit Subrecipient payments and
reimbursement requests both before and after payment and to contest any billing or portion thereof.
Grantees will be required to collect evaluation data on all activities and submit that data to ODP via
Quarterly Activity Reports (see Section 2.4 and Section 2.5). These records shall be subject to
inspection by ODP.
Assurance of Compliance with Idaho State Laws — The Subrecipient must assure ODP of its
commitment to abide by all State laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders of the Office of the
Governor of the State of Idaho, pertaining to equal opportunity. Pursuant to all such laws, rules,
regulations, and executive orders, the Grantee assures ODP that no person in the State of Idaho shall,
on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, be excluded from
employment with or participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity performed under a grant award(s) entered into pursuant
to this Grant Agreement.
Assurance of Compliance with Parental Consent Policy — The Subrecipient must assure ODP that all
activities conducted with PFS-LE funds to implement direct service programs to minors will comply with
the Parental Consent Policy (found at prevention.odp.idaho.gov/provider-information). All applicable
staff will be fully informed of, and will abide by, the policies and requirements set forth therein.
Assurance of Compliance with Charitable Choice Policy — The Subrecipient must assure ODP that they
have read the Substance Abuse Prevention Charitable Choice Policy and understand the Federal
Regulations regarding faith-based organizations delivering federally funded substance abuse prevention
services.
Assurance of Compliance with Federal Laws, Regulations, and Policies Regarding Lobbying and
Supplanting — The Subrecipient must assure ODP that it will comply with all applicable federal laws,
regulations, and policies governing the use of federal grant funds, including but not limited to the
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2
CFR Part 200), the Anti-Lobbying Act (18 U.S.C. § 1913), and the Byrd Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352).
The Grantee agrees that no federal funds provided under this agreement will be used for lobbying
activities, including attempts to influence legislation, elections, or government officials, or to encourage
grassroots lobbying efforts. The Grantee further assures that federal funds will be used to supplement,
and not supplant, funds from other federal, state, or local sources. Supplanting occurs when a recipient
uses federal grant funds to replace existing non-federal funds, thereby reducing the recipient's financial
commitment to a program or activity. Federal funds are intended to supplement (add to) existing
resources, not substitute for them. The Subrecipient will maintain accurate records to demonstrate
compliance and will promptly disclose any lobbying activities funded with non-federal funds as required
by federal law. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of this agreement,
repayment of funds, or other penalties as prescribed by law.
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Accepted & Agreed
Subrecipient Organization
Name (Print): Jeff Hough
Organization: Bannock County
Date: 3/3/26
Idaho Office of Drug Policy
Signature:
Ross Edmunds
Title: Interim Director, ODP
Date:
Signature:
Title: Commissioner
Signature:
JessieDexter
Title: Grant Projects Director, ODP
Date: 2/25/2026
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MARCH 3, 2026
EXHIBIT 1
FY2026 GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION OVERVIEW
Grantee Organization
Primary Contact
Grant Title FY
Total FY2026 Grant Award
Alcohol Misuse & Underage Drinking
ee
Illicit Opioid Misuse
> Staff Budget
> Mileage Budget
> Other Budget
4
> Mileage Budget
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office
Jeff Fullmer, Lieutenant
2026 Partnerships for Success-Law Enforcement (PFS-LE) Grant
$16,905.35
Domain Allocation | 10% de Minimis | Domain Total w/10%
> $0.00
$4,522.00 $452.20
> $4,032.00 |
> $490.00 |
aon emnasea) | Tine ease [one oie —
(none requested) (none requested)
Se ee
Se ee
Se ee
$4,954.95
> $3,717.00 |
> $787.50 |
_
> $525.00
> Other Budget
Youth Substance Use
> Mileage Budget
> Other Budget
5
Funding Subtotal
10% de Minimis Rate*
FY2026 Total Grant Allocation
> $0.00
$273.00
> $2,205.00
> $525.00
> $0.00
$15,368.50
$1,536.85
$16,905.35 -
1 |n accordance with continued guidance from the SAMHSA, a de minimis rate (also referred to as “Admin Fee” or “Indirect
Cost Rate”) of 10% is included in this grant award. Th
ede minimis rate is capped at 10% and is non-negotiable.
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EXHIBIT 2
FY2026 INITIAL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Impaired Driving | The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have February 25-
Enforcement dedicated officers patrol during identified high-risk | September
periods — such as high school activities, gatherings 29, 2026
and sporting events. Deputies will enforce the State
of Idaho impaired driving laws during these events.
A minimum of 10 total impaired driving and
underage drinking enforcement patrols will be
implemented across Bannock County during the
grant award period.
Alcohol Misuse &
Underage Drinking
Prevention
Underage
Drinking
Enforcement
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have
dedicated officers patrol during identified high-risk
periods when underage drinking is more likely to
occur — such as high school activities, gatherings
and sporting events. Additionally, deputies will
patrol areas of the community where youth tend to
gather to enforce the laws of underage drinking.
A minimum of 10 total patrols will be implemented
for impaired driving enforcement and underage
drinking enforcement activities.
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office selected
Community Prevention & Education under
application section D.1. Activity Selection. However,
they did not include any community prevention &
education activities in section D.3. Activity
Description and Action Plan.
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office selected
Multistakeholder Group Collaboration under
application section D.1. Activity Selection. However,
they did not include any community prevention &
education activities in section D.3. Activity
Description and Action Plan.
February 25-
September
29, 2026
Community
Prevention &
Education
February 25-
September
29, 2026
Multistakeholder
Group
Collaboration
February 25-
September
29, 2026
Prescription
Medication Misuse
Prevention
Illicit Opioid Distribution & The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have
Misuse Prevention | Interdiction dedicated law enforcement Deputies implementing
Enforcement illicit opioid distribution and interdiction
enforcement community patrols during high-risk
periods/in high-risk areas, such as youth gatherings,
juvenile parties, high school activities, sporting
events for local highs schools, and sites where
youth hang out and interact.
February 25-
September
29, 2026
A minimum of 15 total illicit opioid distribution and
interdiction enforcement activities will be
implemented across Bannock County during the
grant award period.
Community The Bannock County Sheriff's Office selected
Prevention & Community Prevention & Education under
Education application section F.1. Activity Selection. However,
February 25-
September
29, 2026
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Use Prevention
Youth Substance
Use Prevention
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Youth, Parent,
Family, or Adult
Programming
Distribution &
Interdiction
Enforcement
Community
Prevention &
Education
they did not include any community prevention &
education activities in section F.3. Activity
Description and Action Plan.
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office selected Youth,
Parent, or Adult Programming under application
section F.1. Activity Selection, However, they did
not include any community prevention & education
activities in section F.3. Activity Description and
Action Plan.
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have
dedicated law enforcement officers patrolling
identified high-risk areas for illegal drugs such as
methamphetamine and fentanyl. This will be done
with law enforcement on a weekly to monthly basis
in the community, with a focus on activities and
events involving youth and young adults.
Approximately 10 total methamphetamine
distribution and interdiction enforcement activities
will be implemented across Bannock County during
the grant award period.
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office selected
Community Prevention & Education under
application section G.1. Activity Selection. However,
they did not include any community prevention &
education activities in section G.3. Activity
Description and Action Plan.
Youth, Parent,
Family, or Adult
Programming
Youth
Possession &
Use
Interventions
Collaborative
Prevention
Partnerships
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office selected Youth,
Parent, or Adult Programming under application
section G.1. Activity Selection. However, they did
not include any community prevention & education
activities in section G.3. Activity Description and
Action Plan,
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have
dedicated Deputies complete approximately 10
youth substance use prevention-focused patrols
across Bannock County during the grant award
period.
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office will develop
collaborative partnerships with schools, community
organizations, and other prevention stakeholders to
identify and bolster youth-focused prevention
resources and initiatives in Bannock County
communities and increase awareness of the harm
for substance abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Community
Prevention &
Youth Education
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office will have
dedicated law enforcement personnel host
trainings and hold classes for youth in identified
high-need communities in Bannock County. The
Sheriff's Office will identify resources and a
prevention training for the youth in the community
and focus on promoting healthy decision making
and increasing awareness of the harm for substance
misuse of illegal drugs and alcohol. By hosting these
MARCH 3, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
February 25-
September
29, 2026
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Youth-focused
Programming
classes and meetings, the Sheriff’s Office will
increase youth awareness of substance misuse risks
and available community resources.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to completing any youth
prevention education programming, key staff with
the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office will read the
following resources:
1. Substance Use Prevention Communications
Toolkit: Youth 12-18 — HIDTA Division for
Advancing Prevention & Treatment (ADAPT)
Program.
2. Sharing Substance-Related Information with
Youth 11-18: Integrating the Best Available
Evidence to Protect Against Unintended
Consequences — HIDTA ADAPT Program.
3. Talking with Youth About Substance Use —
HIDTA ADAPT Program.
The Bannock County Sheriff's Office School February 25-
Resource Officer (SRO) will travel around Bannock September
County and speak at schools in identified 29, 2026
communities about healthy decision making and
the risks of illegal drugs and alcohol. This will
happen on a weekly to monthly basis as the SRO
collaborates with schools across the county.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to completing any youth
prevention education programming, key staff with
the Bannock County Sheriff's Office will read the
following resources:
4. Substance Use Prevention Communications
Toolkit: Youth 12-18 — HIDTA Division for
Advancing Prevention & Treatment (ADAPT)
Program.
5. Sharing Substance-Related Information with
Youth 11-18: Integrating the Best Available
Evidence to Protect Against Unintended
Consequences — HIDTA ADAPT Program.
6. Talking with Youth About Substance Use —
HIDTA ADAPT Program.
Additionally, please connect with ODP if/when
exploring potential evidence-based substance use
prevention education curriculums to integrate into
school-based settings. ODP maintains the Idaho
Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Programs
List and can provide guidance and support.
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APPENDIX A
FY2026 DETAILED AWARD BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Domain 1: Alcohol Misuse & Underage Drinking Prevention
Item Description Details Total Cost ($)
Staff Budget — TBD 64hrs x $63.00/hr $4,032.00
funded at a reduced
amount*
Mileage Budget — “Underage drinking enforcement 10 sessions x 70 $490.00
funded atareduced | patrols miles/session x $0.70/mile
amount*
Other Budget : : eu
|
| Domain 1 Subtotal $4,522.00
De Minimis Rate (10%) $452.20
Total Domain 1 Budget $4,974.20
Domain 2: Prescription Medication Misuse Prevention
Item Description
Staff Budget
Mileage Budget
Other Budget
Details Total Cost ($)
Domain 2 Subtotal $0.00
De Minimis Rate (10%) $0.00
$0.00
Total Domain 2 Budget
Domain 3: Illicit Opioid Misuse Prevention
Category Item Description [Details | Total Cost ($) |
Staff Budget — TBD
funded at a reduced
amount**
59hrs x $63.00/hr $3,717.00
Mileage Budget — Distribution & interdiction 15 sessions x 75 $787.50
funded atareduced | enforcement patrols miles/session x $0.70/mile
amount**
Other Budget Coe
Domain 3 Subtotal $4,504.50
De Minimis Rate (10%) $450.45
Total Domain 3 Budget $4,954.95
Domain 4: Methamphetamine Use Prevention
Category | Item Description Details
Staff Budget — TBD A9hrs x $63.00/hr
funded at a reduced
amount***
Mileage Budget — Distribution & interdiction 10 sessions x 75 $525.00
fundedatareduced | enforcement patrols miles/session x $0.70/mile
amount***
Other Budget 5 - f- s
Domain 4 Subtotal $3,612.00
De Minimis Rate (10%)
Total Domain 4 Budget
Domain 5: Youth Substance Use Prevention
Category Item Description Details Total Cost (S$)
| Staff Budget — TBD 35hrs x $63.00/hr $2,205.00
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funded at a reduced
amount****
amount ****
De Minimis Rate (10%) $273.00
Mileage Budget — 10 sessions x 75 $525.00
miles/session x $0.70/mile
Other Budget
Total Domain 5 Budget $3,003.00
Youth substance use prevention
patrols
funded at a reduced
Domain 5 Subtotal $2,730.00
FY2026 Award Total
e Total Staff Budget e $13,041.00
e Total Mileage Budget e $2,327.50
e Total Other Budget e $0.00
Total Subtotal $15,368.50
Total 10% de Minimis Rate $1,536.85
Grand Total Funds Awarded $16,905.35
*Alcohol Misuse & Underage Drinking Prevention
e Staff Budget — Nearly $600,000 in PFS-LE funds were requested in FY2026, with only $350,000 available. As a
result, the Review Committee had to be extremely discerning on how funding was awarded. The Bannock County
Sheriff’s Office’s original application submission received a score of 53%, which is below the 75% threshold
necessary to receive full funding. However, the Sheriff’s Office accepted the opportunity to complete previously
incomplete sections of their original application and did provide additional information, which allowed the
application to be eligible for award. Ultimately — due to the low application score and the competitive demand for
funding — the Review Committee chose to fund the Alcohol Misuse & Underage Drinking Prevention Staff Budget
at a reduced amount of 64 hours. The hourly wage remained the same.
e Mileage Budget — In the updated, resubmitted application the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office requested a total
of $1,800.00 in mileage for Alcohol Misuse & Underage Drinking Prevention activities in section D.5.a. However,
in that same section the Sheriff’s Office wrote that officers would complete 10 sessions at an average of 70
miles per session > 10 x 70 = 700 miles x $0.70 = $490.00. So, the Review Committee chose to award funding
for mileage at the corrected amount of $490.00.
**Illicit Opioid Misuse Prevention
e Staff Budget — Similar to the explanation for the reduced Staff Budget for the Alcohol Misuse & Underage
Drinking Prevention activities listed above — ultimately, due to the low application score and the competitive
demand for funding, the Review Committee chose to fund the Illicit Opioid Misuse Prevention Staff Budget at a
reduced amount of 59 hours. The hourly wage remained the same.
e Mileage Budget — In the updated, resubmitted application the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office requested a total
of $1,750.00 in mileage for Illicit Opioid Misuse Prevention activities in section F.5.a. However, in that same
section the Sheriff’s Office wrote that officers would complete 15 sessions at an average of 75 miles per session
> 15x 7=1,125 miles x $0.70 = $787.50. So, the Review Committee chose to award funding for mileage at the
corrected amount of $787.50.
*** Methamphetamine Use Prevention
e Staff Budget — Similar to the explanations for the reduced Staff Budget for the Alcohol and Illicit Opioid Misuse
Prevention activities listed above — ultimately, due to the low application score and the competitive demand for
funding, the Review Committee chose to fund the Methamphetamine Use Prevention Staff Budget at a reduced
amount of 49 hours. The hourly wage remained the same.
e Mileage Budget — In the updated, resubmitted application the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office requested a total
of $1,550.00 in mileage for Methamphetamine Use Prevention activities in section G.5.a. However, in that same
section the Sheriff’s Office wrote that officers would complete 10 sessions at an average of 75 miles per session
> 15x 75 = 750 miles x $0.70 = $525.00. So, the Review Committee chose to award funding for mileage at the
corrected amount of $525.00.
****Youth Substance Use Prevention
e Staff Budget — Similar to the explanations for the other reduced Staff Budget listed above — ultimately, due to the
low application score and the competitive demand for funding, the Review Committee chose to fund the Youth
Substance Use Prevention Staff Budget at a reduced amount of 35 hours. The hourly wage remained the same.
e Mileage Budget — In the updated, resubmitted application the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office requested a total
of $1,500.00 in mileage for Youth Substance Use Prevention activities in section H.5.a. However, in that same
section the Sheriff’s Office wrote that officers would complete 10 sessions at an average of 75 miles per session
> 15x 75 =750 miles x $0.70 = $525.00. So, the Review Committee chose to award funding for mileage at the
corrected amount of $525.00.
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BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
We, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners, hereby certify approval of the minutes of the Bannock
County Commissioners’ meetings inclusive of the date(s) of February 24 and 26, 2026, as approved
during the meeting of March 2, 2026.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Ken Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
DRAFT February 24, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Commissioners present:
Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Jeff Hough
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Attorney Ian
Johnson, and Attorney Jonathan Radford
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Regular Business Meeting (action item)
1
•
Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to
consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
2
•
Ashley Bringhurst, D6 Treatment, requesting approval of and signature on Service Order Form
with Qualifacts (requested 15 minutes) (action item)
3
•
Shanda Crystal, Procurement, seeking to discuss (1) potential signature on project agreement with
PaveConnect through the Equalis cooperative, (2) potential signature on Contract for Brush
Removal Projects with CR Fence Company, and (3) providing a Procurement update (requested
10 minutes) (action items)
4
•
Kristi Klauser, Auditing, regarding an update pertaining to the Bannock County Events Fund
(requested 5 minutes) (action item)
5
•
Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources/Risk Management, seeking approval for Memo requesting
personnel leave with possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding
personnel with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 5 minutes)
(action item)
6
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Salary Rate Approval Forms/Notice of Separation with Potential Executive Session under Idaho
Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of
Executive Session
•
Mileage and Travel Approvals
•
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for February 17 and 19,
2026
Meeting Notes
1
9:00 AM Moser called the meeting to order. Community Resources and Advocacy Director Shantal Laulu
presented an application for cremation assistance for case number 20260015 and one release of lien.
Bullock moved to approve case number 20260015 and the release of lien. The motion passed.
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9:01 AM Trial Court Administrator Jason Dye also appeared. Dye reviewed the contract and funding.
Bullock moved to approve the agreement. The motion passed.
3
9:07 AM Facilities Director Dan Kendall also appeared. Crystal reviewed an agreement to pave the
parking lot that is a piggyback through a co-op. Bullock moved to accept the contract with the changes as
discussed if approved by the vendor. The motion passed.
9:14 AM Charity Staggs also appeared. Crystal explained she did not receive the documents for the
agenda item.
9:15 AM Crystal gave updates on procurement projects.
4
9:17 AM Events and Business Manager Scott Crowther also appeared. Klauser explained the profit and
loss report changed due to late invoices.
5
9:25 AM Moser moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding
personnel. 9:28 AM Moser moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. Moser moved to sign the
memo. The motion passed.
6
9:29 AM Moser reviewed the consent agenda included salary forms, alcohol licenses, and minutes.
Bullock moved to approve the items. The motion passed.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Application for cremation assistance for case number 20260015 and one
release of lien were approved.
Indigent
Qualifacts contract was approved.
D6
Piggyback contract with PaveConnect was approved for parking lot
paving.
Procurement
Personnel leave approved.
HR
Consent agenda items were approved.
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Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Commissioners present:
Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Jeff Hough
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, PIO Emma
Iannacone, HR Director Matthew Phillips, Attorney Jonathan Radford, and
(9:13 am) Prosecutor Ian Johnson
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Work Session and Claims Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
1
•
Scott Crowther, Event Center/Wellness Complex, seeking signature on (1) a contract with HPC
District 4 Rodeo, (2) contract for Idaho State Journal Family Fun Day, and (3) sign updated
agreement with Pocatello Downs (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
2
•
Matt Olsen, Juvenile Justice, seeking signature on (1) a Services Agreement with University of
Cincinnati Research Institute, and (2) Memo authorizing disposal of refrigerator (requested 10
minutes) (action item)
3
•
Melissa Hartman, Veteran’s Services, requesting approval of and signature on Memorandum of
Understanding with Tyler Technologies (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
4
•
Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources/Risk Management, seeking to propose adding action
language to Consent Agenda for issues eligible for Executive Session to facilitate discussing time
sensitive personnel issues as needed (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
5
•
(AMENDED to include for signature) Signature on updated contract with PaveConnect per
authorization during meeting on February 24, 2026 (action item)
6
Claims Agenda:
•
Board of Ambulance District: Invoices and Commissioner Report
•
Board of Commissioners: Invoices, Commissioners Reports, and Credit Applications
•
Salary Rate Approval Forms/Notice of Separation with Potential Executive Session under Idaho
Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of
Executive Session
•
Payroll Report
•
Alcohol Licenses and Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Mileage Reimbursement Requests
•
Technology Request Form
•
Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable
•
Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization
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Meeting Notes
1
8:59 AM Moser called the meeting to order. Bullock moved to accept the amended agenda. The motion
passed.
9:00 AM Taylor Smith with the Idaho State Journal also appeared to review the Family Fun Day.
Crowther reviewed the areas used for the event and a fee waiver request. Smith reviewed details of the
free event. Discussion ensued on having a county booth, America250, and the 988 crisis line. Bullock
moved to approve the fee waiver. The motion passed.
9:06 AM Tiffini Crockett appeared. Crowther reviewed the district’s facility use. Moser moved to
approve the contract. The motion passed.
9:09 AM Crowther reviewed the Pocatello Downs contract. Previously, he grossly overstated the water
cost after realizing the cost was per 1,000 gallons rather than 1 gallon. For this first year, he proposed to
put a water surcharge of $500 in the contract. Usage will be monitored and adjusted next year if needed.
Bullock moved to approve the contract. The motion passed.
2
9:15 AM Olsen reviewed the Cincinnati Research Institute agreement for training. They are collaborating
with other counties and will be able to train their staff. Bullock moved to approve the agreement. The
motion passed.
9:18 AM Olsen reviewed the request to dispose of a fridge. Moser moved to approve the disposal. The
motion passed.
3
9:20 AM Hartman reviewed an MOU for the computer program used to track and communicate with the
state. Moser moved to approve the agreement. The motion passed.
4
9:24 AM Phillips requested to change language in consent agenda to include personnel actions to allow
better timing and logistics for HR issues. Bullock moved to accept the language change. The motion
passed.
5
9:34 AM The paving contract discussed previously was amended as discussed. Bullock moved to approve
the agreement. The motion passed.
6
9:34 AM Moser moved to approve the claims agenda. The motion passed.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Amended agenda accepted.
Clerk
Fee waiver granted for Family Fun Day and contracts approved for District
4 Rodeo and Pocatello Downs.
Parks & Rec
Contract with Cincinnati Research Institute was approved.
Juvenile
Disposal of fridge was approved.
Juvenile/Resolution
Tyler MOU was approved.
Veterans
Language change for consent agenda approved for personnel actions.
Commission/HR
Contract with PaveConnect was approved.
Procurement/Facilities
Items on the consent agenda were approved.
Auditing
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