Council creates Convention Center Public Infrastructure District 7-0
April 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
In a short limited formal meeting, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 09 of 2025 creating a public infrastructure district to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall and UMOCA. Members voiced support alongside concerns about long-term financial risk and public trust.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
1 item came up for a decision or discussion: 1 approved.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents and the meeting video.
7 members were present.
Residents raised long-term financial risk of the district and block 67 added late.
The previous City Council meeting was on April 1, 2025: Council briefed on Delta Center public infrastructure district, Budget Amendment No. 5 and downtown assessment area
The next one was on April 8, 2025: Council takes straw polls on mixed-use zoning consolidation and hears a briefing on a Sugar House alley
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Resolution creating the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item C.1 · Development
Resolution creating the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted Resolution 09 of 2025 creating the district to facilitate financing redevelopment of the Delta Center, Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall and UMOCA. Petitioner is John Larson for Jazz Arena Investors, LLC. Council Member Petro said it secured the city's place at the table in negotiations. Council Member Lopez Chavez supported it but said the later addition of Block 67, not part of the original agreement, could erode public trust and expose the city to long-term financial risk. Council Member Mano said it could benefit the city but carried risks. Council Member Puy was frustrated with state financing tools that limit local voices. Council Member Dugan stressed making the most of the district and early collaboration. Council Member Wharton cited a more connected downtown and the city's continued involvement.
What residents said
Long-term financial risk of the districtBlock 67 added late