Marshall N. White Community Center
Rebuilt city recreation center on the site of the original, with a gymnasium named for Bill Lyons and a fieldhouse named for Officer Nathan James Lyday. In 2025 the council approved a New Markets Tax Credit lease bringing about $2.1 million in extra funding, adopted a new fee schedule on May 6, and approved the facility names. It opened to the public May 23, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Marshall N. White Community Center, Ogden
- Applicant
- Ogden City Public Services
Every hearing and vote
April 27, 2021 · City Council
Business Depot Ogden lease revenue ordinance (Ordinance 2021-20)
Approved · 5-2
The council took up Ordinance 2021-20, continued from April 13, on how proceeds from Business Depot Ogden lease revenue are used. Three options were before it: Option A funds both the Marshall N. White Center and the Quality Neighborhoods Initiative, Option B funds only the White Center, and Option C funds only the Quality Neighborhoods Initiative. The council adopted the ordinance with Option A, 5-2.
- Adopted with Option A
May 25, 2021 · City Council
Marshall White Community Center project update (work session)
Discussed
The work session included an information item updating the council on the Marshall White Community Center project. No action was recorded.
November 23, 2021 · City Council work session
Marshall White Center
Discussed
Listed under council business in the work session. The results document gives no further detail.
December 21, 2021 · City Council
Marshall N. White Community Center replacement resolution
Continued · 7-0
Resolution 2021-21, supporting replacement of the center and setting a timeline for major tasks, was removed from the agenda 7-0 so a joint resolution with the administration could be drafted; it was set for Jan. 11, 2022.
January 4, 2022 · City Council
Work session topics
Discussed
The 4 p.m. work session covered a community renewable energy program survey, the honorary street name ordinance, zone text amendments for accessory dwelling units and mobile food trailers, a proposed anti-idling ordinance and a Marshall White Center joint resolution.
January 11, 2022 · City Council
Marshall White Community Center joint resolution
Approved · 7-0
Joint Resolution 2022-1 of the council and Mayor Caldwell outlines a cooperative effort to plan and make decisions on construction or renovation of the community center and sets a timeline. Public input was received and the resolution was adopted.
February 15, 2022 · City Council
Work session topics
Discussed
The 4 p.m. work session heard annual reports from the Ogden Nature Center and Ogden Downtown Alliance, the FY2021 audit and financial report, a Marshall White Center update and proposed changes to council member qualifications and the meeting schedule.
May 24, 2022 · City Council work session
Marshall White facility next steps
Discussed
The council discussed next steps for the Marshall White facility under council business.
May 31, 2022 · City Council work session
Fiscal Year 2022 budget amendment for Marshall White design
Discussed
The budget amendment for design of the Marshall White facility was presented. A $4,000,000 amendment was adopted on June 14.
June 14, 2022 · City Council
Budget amendment for Marshall White Center design
Approved · 7-0
Ordinance 2022-29 amends the budget by $4,000,000 for the Marshall White Center design.
April 25, 2023 · City Council work session
Marshall White Center pre-construction update and financing options
Discussed
Staff gave an update on the pre-construction process for the Marshall White Center and presented preliminary construction financing options. The council issued bond parameters for the project on May 2.
May 2, 2023 · City Council
Bond parameters: up to $31 million for Marshall White Center and Junction parking repairs
Approved · 7-0
The council considered a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $31,000,000 in Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, to finance tearing down and replacing the Marshall N. White Community Center, repairing parking facilities at The Junction, funding debt service reserves and paying issuance costs. A public hearing was set for May 23, 2023.
May 23, 2023 · City Council
Bond public hearing: Marshall White Center and Junction parking
No action
The council held the required public hearing on issuing up to $31,000,000 of sales tax revenue bonds and on any effect on the private sector. No additional action was required that night.
June 20, 2023 · City Council
Budget amendment: Marshall N. White Center and Junction parking structures
Approved · 7-0
The council amended the 2022-23 budget by $24,878,000 to recognize bond proceeds for construction of the Marshall N. White Center and repairs to The Junction parking structures (Ordinance 2023-33).
August 15, 2023 · City Council
Redevelopment Agency budget amendment: Junction parking, Trackline and Capital Square
Approved · 6-1
The board adopted Resolution 2023-16, raising 2023-24 revenues and appropriations by a gross $3,638,900. It recognizes bond proceeds for improvements to the Junction parking structures and proceeds from property sales in the Trackline development and the Capital Square project. The results report gives vote counts only, not how each member voted.
March 18, 2025 · City Council
Proposed name for the new Marshall White fieldhouse (work session)
Discussed
City Administration recommended naming the fieldhouse in the new Marshall N. White Community Center for Officer Nathan James Lyday, a suggestion from Ronald White, son of the late Marshall White, with the officer's family's approval. Ronald White spoke in support. Council Executive Director Janene Eller-Smith said action was scheduled for April 1.
March 25, 2025 · City Council work session
New Markets Tax Credits for Marshall White Community Center
Discussed
The administration proposes using the federal New Markets Tax Credit program to receive about $2.1 million in investor funding to complete elements of the community center cut for budget reasons. Required council actions include authorizing a lease of the center to a special purpose entity and, acting as the Municipal Building Authority board, a fiscal 2025 budget amendment funding a $6.88 million leverage loan that would be repaid at the end of the seven-year compliance period. Cody Rogers, an attorney with Stinson LLP who has worked on the matter for the city, explained the structure. Members asked about the role of a financial institution, the city's risk, the stability of federal programs, interest rates and prepayment penalties, the special purpose entity's board, keeping loan proceeds separate from general funds and loan terms.
March 25, 2025 · City Council work session
Naming of the Marshall White Community Center fieldhouse
Discussed
Council members questioned the lack of council involvement in arriving at the proposed name for Officer Nathan Lyday and said they wanted input from the Marshall White Center Advisory Committee and the public before acting. Council Executive Director Eller-Smith said an action item would be on the next council agenda.
April 1, 2025 · City Council
Lease of Marshall N. White Community Center to a tax-credit entity (Resolution 2025-6)
Approved · 7-0
The council found adequate consideration for a no-cost lease of the Marshall N. White Community Center to MWCC NMTC SPE, Inc., a special purpose entity created for a federal New Markets Tax Credit transaction. Stinson LLP attorney Cody Rogers said the structure would bring about $2.1 million in private investor funding to restore parts of the project cut for budget reasons: lighting for outdoor pickleball courts, fencing, landscaping, and pool and weight equipment. The Community Development Finance Alliance, a qualified community development entity with a $40 million federal award, would invest the last $10 million of its allocation in the project. The council cited public-policy benefits such as recreation, health and a sense of belonging as the consideration for the lease.
- Lease: MWCC NMTC SPE, Inc., a Utah nonprofit corporation
- Legal basis: Utah Code 10-8-2 and Ogden Municipal Code 4-3A-5
April 1, 2025 · City Council
Naming the Marshall N. White Community Center fieldhouse for Officer Nathan James Lyday (Joint Resolution 2025-1)
Approved · 7-0
The administration proposed naming the fieldhouse inside the new community center for Officer Lyday, an Ogden officer killed in the line of duty; the center itself keeps the Marshall N. White name. A son of the late Marshall N. White and Officer Lyday's father spoke in favor, and another speaker supported honoring Lyday. Heath Satow said he did not oppose the idea but wanted a broader community discussion first. Vice Chair Hyer and Council Members Choberka and Richey said they supported honoring Lyday but were concerned the Marshall N. White Center Advisory Committee had not weighed in; Hyer moved to delay until the committee met, then withdrew the motion. Council Members Blair and Myers said they were ready to act. Mayor Nadolski said he took responsibility for not referring the matter to the committee first and would convene it to advise on how to mark the naming.
April 15, 2025 · City Council
Work session: Marshall N. White Community Center fee schedule and budget amendment
Discussed
Public Services Executive Director Justin Anderson presented a new fee structure for the rebuilt community center to replace the 2015 schedule, based partly on a consultant's financial operations review. Members asked about pool and kitchen rentals, turf field use, reduced-fee applications and when to revisit fees. Finance Director Justin Sorensen said the fees are expected to generate $161,625 in the rest of fiscal 2024-25, which a budget amendment would recognize and appropriate to Public Services.
May 6, 2025 · City Council
Marshall N. White Community Center fees and budget amendment (Ordinances 2025-10 and 2025-11)
Approved · 7-0
The council repealed and readopted fees for the rebuilt community center, replacing a 2015 schedule, and raised the fiscal 2024-25 budget by $161,625 to reflect expected fee revenue. For most fees the non-resident rate is 30 percent above the resident rate; residents can apply for up to a 50 percent reduction, and groups can get team rates. Laura Lewis said Ogden would be the only nearby city charging for outdoor pickleball and asked about guaranteed access; Betty Sawyer said the many fees could be costly for seniors and families and asked for more time; Travis Pate said the fee-reduction application would widen access. Assistant Recreation Director Ginger Myers said the court rental fee applies only to groups running events and at least one court will stay open to the public with paid admission. The center opens to the public May 23 after a May 22 open house.
- Admission cited at public hearing: $7 entry fee
- Ordinance 2025-10: fees; Ordinance 2025-11: budget amendment
May 13, 2025 · City Council
Naming the Marshall N. White Community Center (Joint Resolution 2025-2)
Approved · 7-0
The council and mayor approved the name Marshall N. White Community Center for the rebuilt facility, honoring the Ogden NAACP chapter president and police detective sergeant killed in the line of duty in 1963. City code requires a replaced named building to be renamed. The memo noted the original center was the first public building in Utah named for a Black person. Groundbreaking was in July 2023.
May 13, 2025 · City Council
Naming the community center gymnasium for Bill Lyons (Joint Resolution 2025-3)
Approved · 7-0
The council and mayor named the gymnasium in the new center the Mr. Bill Lyons Gymnasium, also called the Lyons Den, continuing a 1997 dedication honoring Lyons' decades of coaching and mentoring Ogden youth.
June 10, 2025 · City Council
Work session: Schedule A-1 changes, budget message and goals
Discussed
Council Assistant Executive Director Glenn Symes listed administration's proposed changes, including $37,000 to correct marketing funding, $75,200 and $104,475 of fund balance for the Marshall N. White Center tax-credit entity, $32,000 and $283,050 for airport grant match and a baggage carousel, $100,000 from the RDA housing fund for a HOME match and $71,750 for final HUD grant levels. The council proposed $219,325 from unused salary funds to raise the non-sworn merit increase to 2 percent and $30,000 from interest income for trails partnerships. Members discussed budget goals on community safety, a financial sustainability model and a project dashboard.
June 17, 2025 · City Council
Fiscal 2024-25 budget amendment of $4,689,300 (Ordinance 2025-15)
Approved · 7-0
The council raised the 2024-25 budget by $4,689,300, mostly grants: $2,123,500 recognizing New Markets Tax Credit funding for the Marshall N. White Center, RAMP grants of $162,875 for Bonneville Park ballfields and $200,000 each for Lester Park playground enhancements and pickleball courts, $491,875 for the Ogden Business Exchange surf wave project, and smaller state and federal grants. Internal service funds add $400,000 for fleet and facilities and $500,000 for IT purchases. A $11,875 donation for youth swimming lessons at the center was also recognized. No one spoke at the hearing.