City of Pocatello

Every year city departments are required to present a performance report to the Mayor, City Council and citizen stakeholders (Service Level Report). Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the departments discuss their mission, financial inputs, workload outputs, measures of efficiency & effectiveness (including comparisons to other cities & industry norms), results and their issues and concerns for the future.

	Service level video report
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CITY NEWS RELEASES

AUGUST 2010 - Subscribe to receive City News Releases via Email


27 Aug	ALAMEDA ROAD-JEFFERSON AVE. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT MEETING Open House Meeting Will Be Held on September 1, 2010
27 Aug	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT Terry Street Project to begin Aug. 30, 2010 and continue through Aug. 31, 2010
23 Aug	ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AT COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Work to Begin August 30, 2010
18 Aug	MAYOR TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION AT COUNCIL MEETING Bannock County Bluegrass Festival to Accept Proclamation on August 19, 2010
17 Aug	SUMMER IS NOT OVER AT THE POCATELLO ZOO Still Time to Get Your Children into Zoorific Programs!
16 Aug	SIGNING CEREMONY AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Event Held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Zoo Administration Building
13 Aug	COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED AT LIBRARY Free Class for Adults over 50
12 Aug	ANNUAL ICE CREAM ZOOFARI THIS WEEKEND Come to the Zoo Saturday, August 14, 2010
12 Aug	SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR CHIP SEALING PROJECT Plans for August 16 and August 17, 2010
9 Aug	LIBRARY HOSTS PIRATE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR TEENS Event Friday, August 13, 2010
6 Aug	“EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS Publicity for Southeast Idaho an Amazing Opportunity
5 Aug	A TEEN ACTIVITY: BUBBLES DAY AT THE LIBRARY Event Set for Monday, August 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
4 Aug	STREET DEPARTMENT CHIP SEALING SCHEDULE CHANGES Schedule Changed for August 9 through 17, 2010
4 Aug	WEST SIDE WATER PROJECT STARTS MONDAY Several Streets Involved
2 Aug	MAYOR’S CALLING CITY HALL SHOW FOR AUGUST 2010 “Fire Safety" and “City Budget” Are This Month’s Topics
2 Aug	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY New Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Corporal to be Recognized

JULY 2010 - Subscribe to receive City News Releases via Email


30 Jul	ANIMAL SHELTER ARTISTS PARTICIPATE IN FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Work Will Be Displayed August 6, 2010 in Old Town Pocatello
30 Jul	MAKE WAVES AT THE MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY Teen Water Balloon Volleyball Activity Scheduled for August 2, 2010
30 Jul	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCMENT EMPHASIS Officers Will Be Watching For Speeding Drivers and Issuing Citations
28 Jul	LATE NIGHTAT THE POCATELLO ZOO Zoo Open until 7:30 PM this Friday
28 Jul	WATER PROJECT BEGINS SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 Work Expected to be Completed Tuesday, August 3, 2010
28 Jul	STREET DEPARTMENT CHIP SEALING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED Crews to Work August 9 through August 17, 2010
27 Jul	UNDERSTANDING NEEDS OF CITY CREEK USERS Recreationists Encouraged to Participate
23 Jul	“CAN IT BE ART?” COMPETITION NEW TO ART FOR FOOD CELEBRATION Individuals, Businesses and Organizations Invited to Participate
23 Jul	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCMENT EMPHASIS Officers Will Be Watching for Drivers With Unsecured Loads
22 Jul	PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING GOLF COURSE CONCESSIONAIRE Comments Needed at July 27, 2010 Meeting
21 Jul	COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING AND CRIME TREND ANALYSIS Public Invited to Police Department’s July 26, 2010 Meeting
21 Jul	POCATELLO K9 OFFICER “SPIRIT” TO RETIRE Party Set for July 27, 2010
19 Jul	PRISON CELL DOG PROGRAM RESUMES Two Dogs Start Training July 27, 2010
19 Jul	FUR TRADE AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY Book Signing Planned for Tuesday, August 3, 2010
16 Jul	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP ADMINISTER CITY CREEK SURVEYS City to Assess User Needs & Resource Constraints
15 Jul	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO EMPHASIZE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT As Part of Statewide Aggressive Driving Mobilization Program July 15-26
15 Jul	TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER 50 Fellows at Portneuf and Marshall Libraries Selected
15 Jul	FREE RIDES TO LIBRARY FOR SENIORS & CHILDREN Reading & Riding Bus Pass Returns
15 Jul	STREET DEPARTMENT FOG SEALING PROJECT Crews to Work July 26 through August 3, 2010
14 Jul	NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR “MAYOR’S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS” PROGRAM Nominations for Three Categories Due August 2, 2010
14 Jul	MAYOR TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION AT COUNCIL MEETING POW*MIA Awareness Days Proclamation to be read on July 15, 2010
14 Jul	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT Jane Street Project to begin July 19, 2010 and continue through July 21, 2010
9 Jul	CAN IT BE ART? 2010 Rules and Regulations
8 Jul	POCATELLO SUPPORTS “PAINT THE STATE” COMPETITION 32 Local Teens Enter Anti-Meth Campaign
8 Jul	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT Cherokee Street Project to begin July 12, 2010 and continue through July 14, 2010
8 Jul	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EMPHASIS Campaign Hopes to Reduce Accidents and to Enhance Road Safety
6 Jul	2010 POCATELLO NIGHT OUT ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED Community Events to be Held July 26 & 27, 2010
2 Jul	BANNOCK BASEBALL & KNOTHOLE BASEBALL NIGHT AT HALLIWELL PARK Program Players Invited to Park July 16, 2010
2 Jul	“CALLING CITY HALL” SHOW SCHEDULED FOR JULY 6, 2010 Utility Rates Financial Plan and Water Conservation are Topics
1 Jul	A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT FOR THE ZOO SET Event to be held July 10, 2010
1 Jul	ALL-HAZARDS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM PLANS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY Media Welcome at July 2, 2010 Planning Meeting
1 Jul	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT Poplar Street Project to begin July 6, 2010

JUNE 2010 - Subscribe to receive City News Releases via Email


30 Jun	POCATELLO’S ANNUAL WATER REPORT ISSUED Report Required by Safe Drinking Water Act
30 Jun	JULY 2010 IMPAIRED DRIVER ENFORCEMENT PATROLS Pocatello Police Department will be participating in a statewide program
29 Jun	VOLUNTEERS HELP PARKS & RECREATION BEAUTIFY COMMUNITY Several Groups Volunteer Time and Labor
28 Jun	ANIMAL SERVICES REMINDS CITIZENS PETS AND FIREWORKS DON’T MIX Keep Pets Safe This Weekend
28 Jun	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT EMPHASIS Emphasis on Speeding, Following and Parking over Sidewalks
25 Jun	NOTICE OF RESTRICTION ON THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS Restrictions in place between June 28, 2010 and July 6, 2010
25 Jun	FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS TO BE SAFE THIS JULY 4TH PFD list of recommendations to help reduce the risk of injury or fire
24 Jun	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT McKinley Project Continues June 28, 2010 with Park Avenue Project to Follow
24 Jun	CITY OF POCATELLO RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAM Lasting Legacy Landmark Recognized
23 Jun	CENTER STREET WATER TANK PAINTING PROJECT Tank to Receive a New Mural
22 Jun	CITY CREEK MANAGEMENT AREA VOLUNTEER DAY Work in Preparation for City Creek Pedal Fest
22 Jun	NEXT WATER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON CHARLES PLACE Work to Begin Monday, June 28, 2010
21 Jun	PUBLIC INVITED TO ANNUAL “BEARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY” EVENT “A Bear Birthday Bash” will be held at the Pocatello Zoo on June 26, 2010
21 Jun	STREET OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT Project Started Today, June 21, 2010
18 Jun	FATHER’S DAY AT THE POCATELLO ZOO Zoo Admission for Fathers is Half-Price on June 20, 2010
16 Jun	MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE BRIAN UNDERWOOD Mr. Underwood to Attend June 17th Meeting
16 Jun	POLICE BEGIN NON-EMERGENCY AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM System Allows Dispatchers to Focus on Emergencies
14 Jun	MAYOR RECOMMENDS STEVE BROWN FOR VACANT COUNCIL SEAT Confirmation Scheduled for June 17, 2010
14 Jun	ANIMAL SHELTER CLOSED THIS SATURDAY Employees Attending Training
14 Jun	ECLIPSE THE PARTY AT MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY Event for Youth Entering 7 th through 12 th Grades
11 Jun	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCMENT PLAN Compliance Issues Highlighted Weekly
10 Jun	“SPLASH DANCE” SERIES SCHEDULED FOR ROSS PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX Summer Events Open to Ages 12 and Over
10 Jun	POST MEMORIAL DAY CLEANUP AT POCATELLO CEMETERIES Work Begins Monday, June 14, 2010
9 Jun	RECEPTION FOR AREA TRIBAL, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS Pocatello Hosts Event Friday, June 11, 2010
9 Jun	POCATELLO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY June 16, 2010 Meeting Cancelled
8 Jun	JANE STREET NEXT SITE OF WATER PROJECT Work Begins Monday, June 14, 2010
3 Jun	MAYOR TO CONDUCT SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS FOR COUNCIL SEAT Six Candidates Selected for Final Interviews
3 Jun	NEW POLICE OFFICERS TO GRADUATE FROM POST ACADEMY Field Training Next Step
2 Jun	MAYOR TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION AT COUNCIL MEETING Portneuf Greenway Foundation Representative to Accept Proclamation June 3rd
2 Jun	SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS OFFERED BY PARKS & RECREATION Clinics Available for Various Age and Skill Ranges
1 Jun	“THINK DOG” TRAINING SET FOR JUNE 19 & 20, 2010 Sponsored by Pocatello Animal Services & Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter
1 Jun	KNOTHOLE BASEBALL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JUNE 4th Program for Boys and Girls

MAY 2010 - Subscribe to receive City News Releases via Email


26 May	POCATELLO POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES JIM PETERSON Promotion Effective May 29, 2010
26 May	ZOOYOU INFORMATION DAY 2010! Summer Youth Volunteer Opportunities at the Pocatello Zoo
25 May	POCATELLO FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHEDULES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Event Returns to Station #3 at 1100 Pocatello Creek Road
25 May	LIBRARY’S ANNUAL BABYSITTING CLINIC SCHEDULED Dates are June 9 and 10, 2010
25 May	MAKE A SPLASH, MAKE WAVES, WATER YOUR MIND & READ Summer Reading Program for All Ages
25 May	GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION TO AIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS Replay Shown on Channel 11 Sunday
21 May	MAYOR TO INTERVIEW CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Fourteen Individuals Short-Listed for Council Seat #2
20 May	ROAD IN CITY CREEK AREA CLOSED TO PROTECT VEGETATION North Fork Road Closed Until Further Notice
19 May	MAYOR TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION AT COUNCIL MEETING May 2010 Will Be Proclaimed Community Wide Clean Up Month on May 20, 2010
18 May	REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKE PROGRAM Trail Rides Every Tuesday Evening May 25 through June 22, 2010
18 May	WATER YOUR MIND AT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER Registration for Adults Begins June 1, 2010
17 May	PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED BEFORE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Topics are Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Changes
14 May	POCATELLO AFRICAN SISTER CITIES SUBCOMMITTEE INVITES COMMUNITY Meeting May 26, 2010 to Discuss Christmas Trip to Burkina Faso
14 May	GRIZZLY BEAR EXHIBIT GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY PLANNED Ceremony Will Be Held At The Pocatello Zoo On May 17, 2010
13 May	1ST ANNUAL D.A.R.E. FUN RIDE SCHEDULED Inaugural Event Set for May 22, 2010
12 May	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CITY CREEK TRAIL WORK DAY Work Scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2010
12 May	POLICY CHANGE FOR POCATELLO SWIMMING POOLS Policy Effective May 29, 2010
12 May	ZOOYOU INFORMATION DAY 2010! Summer Youth Volunteer Opportunities at the Pocatello Zoo
11 May	26 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR COUNCIL SEAT #2 Short-List to be Announced Next Week
10 May	NEW UTILITY BILLING DIRECTOR ASSUMES DUTIES Cindy Robbins Begins New Assignment Today
7 May	MASTER PLAN SURVEYS TO BE DISTRIBUTED Input Needed on Ross Park Master Plan
7 May	MARSHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY'S WEBSITE DEBUT
6 May	MOTHER’S DAY AT THE POCATELLO ZOO Discount Offered Sunday, May 9, 2010
6 May	CITY PARTICIPATES IN HAMMERS, HARD HATS & HOT DOGS EVENT Career Fair Set for May 14, 2010
5 May	MAYOR TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION AT COUNCIL MEETING Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation to be read on May 6, 2010
3 May	DEADLINE NEARS FOR POCATELLO CITY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS Applications Due in One Week

APRIL 2010 - Subscribe to receive City News Releases via Email


29 Apr	CITY HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING ON PORTNEUF LEVEES FEMA and US Army Corps of Engineers to be Present
29 Apr	HERSHEY'S TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION SET IN POCATELLO Event Open to Youth Ages 7 to 14
26 Apr	MAYOR SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR POCATELLO CITY COUNCIL Vacancy Created by Resignation of Brian Underwood
26 Apr	POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD PROMOTION CEREMONY ON FRIDAY New Lieutenants, Sergeants and Corporal/Detectives to be Recognized
23 Apr	BRIAN UNDERWOOD SUBMITS RESIGNATION AS CITY COUNCILMAN Resignation Effective May 3, 2010
23 Apr	FUN RUN/WALK SERIES KICKS OFF MAY 1, 2010 T-Shirt Deadline Tonight at 11:59 PM
22 Apr	CURBSIDE RECYCLING CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Pocatello’s Program Highly Successful
22 Apr	HAYWIRE ROBOTICS DEMONSTRATION AND DISPLAY AT THE LIBRARY Team Present Monday with Display Available All Week
20 Apr	ANIMAL SHELTER ARTISTS PARTICPATE IN FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Work Displayed May 7, 2010 in Old Town Pocatello (See An Example of Work)
20 Apr	CITY TO HONOR RETIRING UTILITY BILLING DIRECTOR Utility Billing Office to Close Early Friday, April 23, 2010
20 Apr	WATER PROJECT ON PARK AVENUE AND POPLAR STREET Work Begins Monday, April 26, 2010
19 Apr	AIRPORT TERMINAL RENOVATION PROJECT DELAYED FIVE MONTHS Large Change Order Adds Significant Improvements
15 Apr	POCATELLO ZOO OPENS THIS WEEKEND 2010 season Begins Saturday, April 17th For Weekends Only until May 1st
15 Apr	REPAIRS SET FOR GOULD STREET BRIDGE Work to Begin Monday, April 19, 2010
14 Apr	POCATELLO RECOGNIZED AS A TREE CITY USA COMMUNITY 13th Year Pocatello is Recognized for Its Commitment to Urban Forestry
14 Apr	CUSTER STREET BRIDGE REPAIR TO BEGIN Bridge to be Closed Through August
13 Apr	LOCAL ENTITIES DENOUNCE FLYER DISTRIBUTION Strength of Diversity Has and Will Continue to be an Asset
13 Apr	FIVE PROCLAMATIONS TO BE ISSUED AT APRIL 15, 2010 MEETING Local Representatives to Accept Proclamations at City Council Meeting
7 Apr	INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING CLASSES SET TO BEGIN Program Open to 1st through 6th Graders
5 Apr	CALLING CITY HALL PROGRAM AIRS TOMORROW NIGHT “Business Relations Committee Topics” and “Summer Recreation Programs”
5 Apr	AIRPORT COMMISSION TO DECIDE ON MOBILE HOME PARK Airport Staff Will Recommend Closure at April 13, 2010 Meeting
5 Apr	ALAMEDA ROAD-HAWTHORNE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT Open House Meeting Will Be Held on April 13, 2010
2 Apr	2010 CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE ASSISTANCE CENTERS Sites Offer Help and Forms