Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
A public infrastructure district proposed by Jazz Arena Investors, LLC to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall and UMOCA and the development of SEG's entertainment district. The Council held a public hearing April 1, 2025 and created the district by resolution April 8, 2025.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Development agreement
- Location
- Downtown Salt Lake City (Delta Center, Salt Palace, Abravanel Hall, UMOCA)
- Applicant
- John Larson, for Jazz Arena Investors, LLC
Every hearing and vote
April 1, 2025 · City Council
Public hearing: Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
Continued · 7-0
The Council held a hearing on a resolution creating a public infrastructure district to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, the development of SEG's entertainment district and redevelopment of the Salt Palace. The petitioner is John Larson, for Jazz Arena Investors, LLC. One speaker raised concerns about the district's authority and asked how a privately run board would serve a public benefit. The Council closed the hearing and deferred action; it intended to act April 8.
April 1, 2025 · City Council work session
Convention Center Public Infrastructure District
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on a resolution creating the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District to help finance redevelopment of the Delta Center, Smith Entertainment Group's entertainment district and the Salt Palace. Staff described how a PID works, the Capital City Revitalization Zone boundaries, a proposed boundary covering only the Delta Center block, the adoption process, the PID board and how boundaries could expand. Council Member Petro said a public hearing would be held but the Council is bound by a prescriptive statute and does not have the final say. Council Member Lopez Chavez said the PID would meet the needs of the Delta Center revitalization and public infrastructure agreed in the original Participation Agreement. The petitioner is John Larson, for Jazz Arena Investors, LLC; tentative action is April 8, 2025.
- Petitioner: John Larson, representing Jazz Arena Investors, LLC
April 8, 2025 · City Council
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.