06.04.2026 City Council Packet
AMMON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 04, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Ammon City Hall
2135 S Ammon Road, Ammon, ID 83406
PUBLIC COMMENT AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Brian Powell at 6:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance – Council Member Wheeler
- Prayer – Council Member Oswald
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: May 21, 2026 – Regular Meetings - Page 2
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (3-minute limit)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of an Amendment to the BMPO Bylaws - (Micah Austin,
City Administrator) - Page 6
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Discussion of an Ordinance Banning Kratom - (Sheriff Holtz, BCSO)
2. Discussion of the FY27 Proposed Budget - (Jennifer Belfield, Finance
Director)
3. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
The following guidelines for public
comment have been adopted:
1. Before an individual may be
heard, the Mayor, Council
President, or Commission Chair
must recognize them.
2. Individuals recognized for
comment shall provide their name
and address for the record.
Individuals must utilize the podium
at the front of the room and not
speak from their seat.
3. Individuals must direct comments
to the Commission or Council, not
other individuals within the room.
Individuals must limit comments to
three (3) minutes or less.
4. Individuals must avoid repetitious
comments or ideas that have
already been presented.
5. All comments shall be made
courteously, respectfully, and civilly.
Inflammatory, disrespectful,
degrading statements, heckling,
applause, or obscene or indecent
language will not be tolerated.
Individuals that violate these
guidelines may be asked to leave
the meeting.
UPCOMING
- June 11, 2026, CANCELLED
- June 18, 2026, City Council
- July 02, 2026, City Council
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Next Resolution Number: 2026-012; Next Ordinance Number: 748
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AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, May 21, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
- Mayor Brian Powell at 6:00 p.m.
- Pledge of Allegiance – Council Member Boyle
- Prayer – Council Member Wheeler
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: May 07 and 14, 2026 – Regular Meetings
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 17-23, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA (3-minute limit)
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of a Contract with Entry Point for Fiber Optic Devices - (Bryan Bankhead, Fiber
Optics Director)
2. Consideration of a Contract for Service with the Bonneville County Fire District No. 1 - (Jon
Molbert, Fire Chief)
3. Consideration of the Water Mitigation Agreement with the City of Pocatello - (Micah Austin, City
Administrator)
4. Approval of Resolution 2026-011, Surplus of City Property for Public Auction, Target Park -
(Micah Austin, City Administrator)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) service
2. Miscellaneous
ADJOURN
MINUTES
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City Officials Present:
Mayor Brian Powell
Council President Scott Wessel
Councilmember Nolan Wheeler
Councilmember Heidi Boyle
Councilmember Jeff Fullmer
Councilmember Sid Hamberlin
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Micah Austin
City Planner Cindy Donovan
City Engineer Morgan Stewart
Assistant Planner Heather McBride
Fiber Optics Director Bryan Bankhead
Water and Wastewater Supervisor Nathan
Riblett
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Kris Oswald
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Brian Powell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Boyle led the pledge of
allegiance and Council Member Wheeler gave a prayer.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Accounts Payable Report: Exhibit A
2. Minutes: May 07 and 14, 2026 – Regular Meetings
It was moved by Council Member Boyle and seconded by Council Member Hamberlin to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, absent; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. National Public Works Week Proclamation - May 17-23, 2026
Mayor Powell read a proclamation regarding National Public Works Week. Mayor Powell
recognized the Public Works employees present at the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comment.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consideration of a Contract with Entry Point for Fiber Optic Devices - (Bryan Bankhead, Fiber
Optics Director)
Fiber Optics Director Bryan Bankhead explained that Entry Point provides the software for the
Fiber Optics system and highlighted changes in this agreement from previous agreements.
City Administrator Micah Austin pointed out a correction that the delivery address should be the
City of Ammon address instead of City Attorney Scott Hall’s office address.
It was moved by Council Member Fullmer and seconded by Council President Wessel to approve the
Agreement from Entry Point and authorize the mayor to sign this contract for services with the change
to the address.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, absent; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
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2. Consideration of a Contract for Service with the Bonneville County Fire District No. 1 - (Jon
Molbert, Fire Chief)
Council President Wessel asked Fire Chief Jon Molbert to provide the State Statute referred to in
a previous meeting. Fire Chief Molbert will send the information to City Administrator Austin.
It was moved by Council President Wessel and seconded by Council Member Wheeler to approve the
Contract for Services with the Bonneville County Fire District No. 1. in the amount of $20,000.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, absent; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
3. Consideration of the Water Mitigation Agreement with the City of Pocatello - (Micah Austin,
City Administrator)
City Administrator Austin explained the Water Mitigation Agreement and the benefit of
converting irrigation systems from potable water to surface water.
Rob Harris, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn & Crapo, PLLC, 1000 Riverwalk Drive Suite 200, Idaho Falls,
explained that the agreement is to avoid curtailment of water rights by having a mitigation plan.
City Attorney Hall asked if the City could get credit from groundwater recharge from the
wastewater treatment plant. Harris stated it is an option if Department of Environmental Quality
standards can be met.
It was moved by Council President Wessel and seconded by Council Member Boyle to approve the
Water Rights Lease Agreement with the City of Pocatello in the amount of $36,701.18.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, absent; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
4. Approval of Resolution 2026-011, Surplus of City Property for Public Auction, Target Park -
(Micah Austin, City Administrator)
City Administrator Austin explained the appraisal for Target Park and the process for the
property to go to public auction. Austin asked how long the Council would like the property to be
at public auction. The Council stated June 30, 2026 as the closing date.
Mayor Powell asked that the memorial tree on the property be preserved on site or moved to a
different location.
It was moved by Council Member Wessel and seconded by Council Member Fullmer to approve
Resolution 2026-011 designating Target Park as surplus property, establishing a minimum bid of
$345,000, and directing staff to auction the property on the public auction website, PublicSurplus.com
with a bid closing date of June 30, 2026 with a stipulation that the memorial tree be moved.
Wheeler, yes; Oswald, absent; Wessel, yes; Boyle, yes; Fullmer, yes; Hamberlin, yes. Motion passes
unanimously with vote by roll call.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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1. Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) service
Bonneville County is interested in establishing GIFT service in unincorporated County areas if the
City of Ammon moves forward with a GIFT contract. The Council directed staff to move forward
with GIFT contract discussions. The GIFT contract is in the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget.
2. Miscellaneous
City Attorney Hall - announced his retirement after 40 years with the City of Ammon. The Council
thanked City Attorney Hall for his service.
Council Member Fullmer - provided an update on the BMPO Policy Board meeting. An
amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement will be brought to the Council to allow ex-officio
members on the Policy Board. 2055 Long Range Transportation Plan efforts are in the works.
Council Member Boyle - discussion on Starter Home Subdivisions will be on the July work session
agenda.
Mayor Powell - Ammon is now a member of the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium. Many
businesses are coming to the area for nuclear energy opportunities.
Council Member Wheeler - asked for an update on Judy Street. Water and Wastewater
Supervisor Nathan Riblett stated that testing has started on the lift station and Judy Street
should be open soon.
City Administrator Austin - offer for Crowley Road right-of-way was accepted. Austin will move it
forward with the title company.
City Planner Donovan - shared information on a large residential development in unincorporated
Bonneville County along Highway 26.
Council President Wessel made a motion to adjourn the meeting
ADJOURN at 7:36 pm
______________________________
Brian Powell, Mayor
______________________________
Joanna Dahm, City Clerk
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Date: June 4, 2026
To: Mayor Powell and City Council
Presenting: Micah Austin, City Administrator
Jeff Fullmer, City Council Member
Subject: Approval of Bylaw Amendment for the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization
Approval of Bylaw Amendment for the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization
Staff Recommendation
- Approve the bylaw amendment as presented
Summary of Analysis
1. The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) distributes funding from the federal
and state government towards transportation planning projects and efforts.
2. The City of Ammon is a member of the BMPO and must approve any changes to the bylaws.
3. The bylaw amendment allows for a Bonneville County employee to serve as an ex officio
member of the policy board.
4. Staff has no concerns with this update and recommends approval.
Financial Impact
- There is no financial impact to making this decision.
Motion
“I move to approve the update to the BMPO bylaws as presented.
Attachments:
1. BMPO redline change to the bylaws
2. 2026 Joint Powers Agreement with Amended Bylaws
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406 City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Date: April 22, 2026
AMENDMENT / MODIFICATIONS TO FISCAL YEAR 2026
Unified Planning Work (UPWP) and Joint Powers Agreement
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization
(BMPO), which provides transportation planning for the Cities of Ammon, Idaho Falls,
Iona, Ucon, and the urbanized portions of Bonneville County, and in conjunction with the
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), announces an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2026 Unified Planning Work Program and the Joint Powers Agreement
The purpose of this notice is for project amendments to address:
1. Add additional project to2026 UPWP - Task 2: Alternative Transportation Planning
– addressing Safe and Accessible planning as required In accordance with IIJA
requirements, BMPO will allocate at least 2.5% of its Metropolitan Planning (PL)
funds to develop strategies that increase safe, accessible, and multimodal
transportation.
2. Add changes to the Joint Powers Agreement, Article V. Membership, Section 3. The
members of the BMPO may, by joint resolution of the governing boards of the
members allow an additional representative of any member or a representative of
any other political subdivision, special purpose district or governmental agency of
the State of Idaho to join the BMPO as an ex officio member of the BMPO. Such ex
officio member shall be entitled to receive notice of and participate in all meetings
of the BMPO but shall have no right to vote any matter coming before the Policy
Board of the BMPO. Ex officio members shall become members of the BMPO only
upon unanimous approval by each member of the BMPO.
A draft documents identifying the changes are available to the public for review during
normal business hours (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at 545 Shoup Ave, Suite 257 in Idaho
Falls. Also, can be viewed on the BMPO website: www.bmpo.org under the Public
Involvement (Public Notice) section. Comments will be taken from Friday, April 24,
2026, through Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Comments can be made via phone at (208) 612-
8530 or email at bmpo@bmpo.org.
Publish Date: April 23, 2026
Darrell M. West
BMPO Director
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RESOLUTION TO AMEND JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT
Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO)
WHEREAS, pursuant to 23U.S.C. 105(d)and 134(a)and pursuant to UMT Act 49 U.S.C.
5303(a) and 23 C.F.R. 450, Subpart C, the Parties hereto are required to engage in an urban
transportation planning process as a prerequisite for eligibility for federal funding of transportation
services within the urbanized area surrounding and enjoining the territorial boundaries of the
parties hereto; and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations and responsibilities under said
statute and regulations, the Parties desired to identify and establish a Metropolitan Planning
Organization for the purpose of coordinating urban planning activities and carrying out required
planning and programming pursuant to such statutory and regulatory mandates; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Transportation Department, Bonneville County, City of Ammon,
City of Idaho Falls, City of Iona, and City of Ucon (collectively, the “Parties”) entered into a Joint
Powers Agreement dated November 20, 2019 to create a joint agency known as the BMPO; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Joint Powers Agreement to allow additional
ex officio members who are representatives of the Parties.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. That Section 3 of Article V, Membership, of the Joint Powers Agreement be amended
as follows:
Section 3. The members of the BMPO may, by joint resolution of the governing boards of the
members allow an additional representative of any member or a representative of
any other political subdivision, special purpose district or governmental agency of
the State of Idaho to join the BMPO as an ex officio member of the BMPO. Such
ex officio member shall be entitled to receive notice of and participate in all
meetings of the BMPO but shall have no right to vote any matter coming before the
Policy Board of the BMPO. Ex officio members shall become members of the
BMPO only upon unanimous approval by each member of the BMPO.
The amended version of the Joint Powers Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BONNEVILLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 105(d)and 134(a)and pursuant to UMT Act (49 U.S.C. 5303(a) a n d 23 C.F.R.
450, Subpart C, the parties hereto are required to engage in an urban transportation planning process as
a prerequisite for eligibility for federal funding of transportation services within the urbanized area
surrounding and enjoining the territorial boundaries of the parties hereto; and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations and responsibilities under said statute and regulations, the
parties desire to identify and establish a Metropolitan Planning Organization for the purpose of coordinating urban
planning activities and carrying out required planning and programming pursuant to such statutory and regulatory
mandates; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Idaho Joint Powers Act (Idaho Code § 67-2326 to § 67-2334 inclusive) the parties hereto
are authorized to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement for the purpose of jointly exercising their powers, privileges
and authority under the laws of the State of Idaho.
WITNESSETH:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
CREATION AND NAME OF AGENCY
There is hereby created a joint agency to be known as the Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization
(hereinafter referred to as "BMPO"). Such agency shall assume the execution of the powers set forth herein
effective April 2026.
ARTICLE II.
NATURE OF AGENCY
The BMPO created hereby shall be considered to be a joint agency of the parties hereto and as a joint agency of
such constituent members (hereinafter referred to as "Members") shall have all rights, powers and privileges as
may be lawfully and expressly delegated to the BMPO and no others. Any act, undertaking, liability or obligation
incurred or caused in excess of such delegated authority shall be deemed to be ultra vires and shall not be binding
upon any of the members. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the BMPO may exercise all implied powers that may
be implied from any express delegation of powers and as may be necessary to fully effectuate and accomplish the
express powers so delegated herein.
ARTICLE III.
PURPOSE
The purpose of BMPO is to provide a forum for cooperative decision-making by the members according to the
Federal legislative and regulatory requirements specified in 23 U.S.C. 134, and Section 3(a)(2), 4(a), 5(g)(1), and
5(1) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended 49 U.S.C. 1602(a)(2), 1603(a), and 1604(g)(1
) and (1) and 23 CFR 450. The purpose of the Agreement is also to establish a forum for discussion and study of
transportation planning problems of mutual interest and concern, and to facilitate the development of policy,
action, and recommendations for the solution of such problems.
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ARTICLE IV.
PLANNING AREA DEFINED
The metropolitan planning area shall consist of a twenty-year growth boundary as defined and depicted in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto. The boundary shall include all the area within the legal boundaries of the cities of Ammon,
Idaho Falls, Iona and Ucon and the unincorporated area of Bonneville County located within the twenty-year
growth boundary, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Such metropolitan area may be adjusted and modified
from time to time by joint resolution or agreement of all the parties hereto.
ARTICLE V.
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership of the BMPO are the following public agencies:
City of Ammon
City of Idaho Falls
City of Iona
City of Ucon
Bonneville County
Idaho Transportation Department
Section 2. Voting membership in the BMPO shall be limited to a "Public Agency" as defined in Idaho Code
§ 67-2327. Additional "Public Agencies" may become members of the BMPO by:
i) adoption of a resolution by the governing board of the "Public Agency", agreeing to
become bound by and subject to the terms and conditions of this Joint Powers
Agreement, and
ii) adoption of a joint resolution signed by all members of the BMPO accepting such "Public
Agency" as a new member.
Section 3. The members of the BMPO may, by joint resolution of the governing boards of the members allow
an additional representative of any member or a representative of any other political subdivision,
special purpose district or governmental agency of the State of Idaho to join the BMPO as an ex
officio member of the BMPO. Such ex officio member shall be entitled to receive notice of and
participate in all meetings of the BMPO but shall have no right to vote any matter coming before
the Policy Board of the BMPO. Ex officio members shall become members of the BMPO only upon
unanimous approval by each member of the BMPO.
Section 4. Any member may withdraw from membership in the BMPO by giving written notice thereof to
the clerk of every member, and such withdrawing member's membership shall thereafter
terminate at the expiration of the current fiscal year of the BMPO, provided however in the event
such notice is not given or completed more than three (3) months prior to the end of such fiscal
year, then such withdrawing member's membership shall terminate at the expiration of the
succeeding fiscal year.
Section 5. Upon withdrawal of any member which does not cause automatic dissolution of the BMPO, such
member shall forfeit all rights, interest, claim or entitlement in and to any of the funds, assets,
payables or other property of any kind of the BMPO. In the event any withdrawal causes
automatic dissolution of the BMPO, then and in such event, all of such assets, tangible or
intangible, shall then be forthwith distributed to each of the members in accordance with the
percentages set forth in Section 1, Article IX. Any ex officio member of the BMPO may be expelled
or removed from membership of the BMPO by unanimous resolution by all of the members of the
BMPO.
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ARTICLE VI.
DURATION
The duration of the BMPO shall be perpetual so long as membership in the BMPO is comprised of one (1) or
more members.
ARTICLE VII.
POWERS
Section 1. The BMPO shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
A. Make application for grants, financial aid or enter into agreements with the United States of America,
acting by and through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
or with the Idaho State Department of Transportation for the purpose of obtaining financial aid, grants or
other program assistance necessary to facilitate or otherwise carry out the BMPO's planning programs and
prerogatives.
B. Recommend to the members appropriate policies for dealing with State and Federal governments in
matters of concern to the members and to advise or provide input regarding legislation that may be
deemed detrimental or beneficial to the members.
C. Provide a forum for discussion of policy input from member agencies and to consider and coordinate
public policies relating to the metropolitan transportation planning process.
D. Formulate and recommend transportation policies, plans, and programs for formal adoption by the
implementing agencies.
E. Every five years, or as needed, review and adopt a multi-modal Long Range Transportation Plan that ranks
transportation projects within the metropolitan area and is responsive to and in accordance with
approved goals and objectives.
F. Review and adopt an annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that includes a Program of
Projects of three to six years.
G. Review and adopt an annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and recommend to the members a
budget for the ensuing fiscal year, including the contracting and financing of any special services to be
performed by the BMPO.
H. Coordinate and administer transportation studies authorized under the UPWP approved by the members.
I. Review technical and citizen input and consider recommendations from these sources.
J. Ensure the planning process adequately addresses requirements of the Joint Regulations issued by FTA
and FHWA.
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ARTICLE VIII.
POLICY BOARD
Section 1. The governing body of BMPO shall be the Policy Board.
Section 2. Members of BMPO shall consist of the following representatives: each of whom shall give one (1)
vote in matters coming before the Policy Board:
City of Ammon - One Elected Official
City of Idaho Falls - Four Elected Officials
City of Iona - One Elected Official
City of Ucon - One Elected Official
Bonneville County - One Member of the County Commission
Idaho Transportation Department District 6 - One Member
These representatives shall be appointed by their respective governing bodies and shall remain
on the Policy Board until they resign or are replaced by the governing body of the public agency.
Section 3. A quorum for purposes of transaction business shall consist of fifty percent (50%) attendance of
the members of the Policy Board. All actions shall be taken by the majority of the members
present at any meeting. A member may be considered present as authorized by Idaho Code
Section 67-2342(5). In the case a quorum is not present at any meeting, members may be polled
at a later date to determine their position. If members are polled to determine a position on any
agenda item, the agenda item will be scheduled for ratification at the next regular meeting.
Section 4. Regular and special meetings of the BMPO shall be called and conducted in the manner set forth
in By-Laws adopted by a majority vote of the Policy Board.
Section 5. Each representative shall serve without compensation from BMPO and at the pleasure of the
governing body of the appointing agency. Representatives shall be entitled to reimbursement of
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties for the BMPO.
Section 6. The Policy Board shall choose a Chair and Vice Chair and such other officers as it may determine
from among its voting membership. Such officers shall have the duties and responsibilities as may
be set forth in the By-Laws.
ARTICLE IX.
BUDGET AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSE
Section 1. All operational, administrative expenses, liabilities, expenses and costs of any kind, name or nature
arising out of the operation and management of the BMPO shall be shared among the parties. The
monies to be paid by ITD are to be set by resolution of the Policy Board. The amount to be paid
by the cities of Ammon, Idaho Falls, Iona and Ucon and Bonneville County shall be determined by
the following formula:
Estimated population of the local government (divided by)
Total estimated population of the BMPO planning area
Section 2. On or before May 1 of each fiscal year, the BMPO shall deliver to each of the members a proposed
budget of expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. Such budget shall set forth the
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projected revenues and expenses of the BMPO for the upcoming fiscal year. Such costs shall
include, but not be limited to, all administrative, clerical and employee expense, benefits,
equipment, insurance, travel, accounting, legal and professional, office supplies, postage, office
space rental, repairs, maintenance, utilities, janitorial services, interest, and other costs and
expenses of every name, kind and nature, including, but not limited to, the establishment of
reasonable and prudent reserves.
A. On or before June 1 of each fiscal year, each member shall submit to the Policy Board comments,
proposed modifications and/or objections to such proposed budget.
B. On or before July 1 of each fiscal year, the BMPO shall make and submit to the members any
revisions or modifications based upon such comments.
C. On or before August 1 of each fiscal year, the members shall then, by concurrent resolution, adopt
a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and each member's share of such budget shall
thereafter be submitted to and included within the annual appropriation ordinance of each of the
members hereto.
Section 3. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by all of the members, each parties' share of the budget and
operational expense of the BMPO shall be due and payable in four (4) equal quarterly
installments, each respectively due in October, January, April and July of each year. If desired, any
member may pay their share in one payment due in October or January. All installment payments
shall be deposited to the City of Idaho Falls who shall act as Fiscal Agent for the BMPO for the
purpose of accepting, collecting, holding, accounting for and disbursing all revenues and monies
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the BMPO.
Section 4. The members shall enter into a Cooperative Fiscal Agreement for the purpose of providing for the
operation of the BMPO, including, but not limited to, provisions providing for personnel, labor,
office supplies, employee benefits, overhead, office space, utilities, equipment, travel, meals,
lodging, and other expenses associated with the operation of the BMPO. The Cooperative Fiscal
Agreement will remain in effect until such time that it is agreed by all members to adjust and/or
modify the aforementioned provisions.
ARTICLE X.
DISSOLUTION AND WITHDRAWAL
Section 1. Any member may withdraw from this Joint Powers Agreement at any time, by giving notice to
each of the other members of its intent to withdraw. Such withdrawals shall become effective at
the expiration of the fiscal year during which such notice was given, provided that in the event
notice is given on or after July 1 of any fiscal year, then and in such event the withdrawal shall not
become effective until the expiration of the succeeding fiscal year.
Section 2. This Joint Powers Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically dissolved upon the effective
date the withdrawal of any member the effect of which is to reduce the number of members to
less than two (2).
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