Ogden council and RDA approve WonderBlock agreements 5-2 and Grant Avenue court parking purchase 6-1
January 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden
The Redevelopment Agency approved the amended WonderBlock operating agreement and land transfer and development agreement with JF WonderBlock Partners QOZB, LLC, each by 5-2, and the council and agency each approved the purchase of property near 2525 Grant Avenue from the State of Utah by 6-1. The council also adopted two budget amendments, both 7-0.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Court parking real estate purchase and access easement | Approved · 6-1 |
| Amended WonderBlock operating agreement with JF WonderBlock Partners QOZB, LLC | Approved · 5-2 |
| Amended WonderBlock land transfer and development agreement | Approved · 5-2 |
| Capital plan amendment: VirTra training platform | Approved · 7-0 |
| Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget amendment: public buildings and Union Station | Approved · 7-0 |
| Redevelopment Agency budget amendment for Union Station | Approved · 7-0 |
| Closed session | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 5a · Development
Court parking real estate purchase and access easement
Approved · 6-1
Resolution 2023-4 (council) and Resolution 2023-3 (Redevelopment Agency) authorized a real estate purchase contract with the State of Utah, Division of Facilities Construction and Management, for property at approximately 2525 Grant Avenue, with an access easement. The results report does not give the price.
- Land dealAmount not given to State of Utah, Division of Facilities Construction and Management
Item RDA 3a2 · Development
Amended WonderBlock operating agreement with JF WonderBlock Partners QOZB, LLC
Approved · 5-2
Resolution 2023-4 (Redevelopment Agency) approved the amended and restated operating agreement of JF WonderBlock Partners QOZB, LLC to facilitate development of property at approximately 2557 Grant Avenue.
Item RDA 3a3 · Development
Amended WonderBlock land transfer and development agreement
Approved · 5-2
Resolution 2023-5 (Redevelopment Agency) approved an amended and restated land transfer and development agreement with JF WonderBlock Partners QOZB, LLC for property at approximately 2557 Grant Avenue.
Item 4a · Budget
Capital plan amendment: VirTra training platform
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2023-6 amended the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan by relocating the VirTra 360-degree interactive training platform to the Francom Public Safety Building.
Item 4b · Budget
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget amendment: public buildings and Union Station
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2023-1 raised anticipated revenues and appropriations by a gross $4,201,250 to fund capital projects, equipment replacement and the Union Station property purchase.
- Budget$4.20 million
Item RDA 2a · Budget
Redevelopment Agency budget amendment for Union Station
Approved · 7-0
Resolution 2023-2 increased agency revenues and appropriations by a gross $300,000 to facilitate the Union Station purchase.
- Budget$300,000
Item RDA 2 · Other
Closed session
Approved · 7-0
The Redevelopment Agency voted to adjourn into a closed session.