Provo council approves four sales-tax incentive payments and bans virtual currency kiosks, 5-2
May 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo
The council approved four sales tax increment payments to shopping centers, all 7-0, and a code change allowing caretaker dwellings in the general commercial zone. It banned virtual currency kiosks in the city on a 5-2 vote, with Council Members Hoban and Bogdin opposed.
From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 6 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Ban on virtual currency kiosks (5-2).
The agenda records 4 dollar amounts, the largest $83,851.50.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council meeting was on May 12, 2026: Provo council hears four sales-tax incentive payments and a children's mental health briefing
The next one was on May 26, 2026: Provo council backs continued work on a voluntary stretch energy code
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market ($13,509.21) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Sales tax increment payment to the Shops at Riverwoods | Approved · 7-0 |
| Sales tax increment payment to Parkway Village ($83,851.50) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Sales tax increment payment to East Bay Shopping Center ($57,765.50) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Caretaker dwellings allowed in general commercial zone | Approved · 7-0 |
| Ban on virtual currency kiosks | Approved · 5-2 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Budget
Sales tax increment payment to Day's Market ($13,509.21)
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated $13,509.21 from the General Fund for a contractual sales tax increment post-performance payment.
- Payment$13,509.21 to Day's Market
Item 3 · Budget
Sales tax increment payment to the Shops at Riverwoods
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated money from the General Fund for a contractual sales tax increment post-performance payment. The Summary lists $31,033.33; the May 12 work meeting agenda listed $31,003.33.
- Payment$31,033.33 to Shops at Riverwoods
Item 4 · Budget
Sales tax increment payment to Parkway Village ($83,851.50)
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated $83,851.50 from the General Fund for a contractual sales tax increment post-performance payment.
- Payment$83,851.50 to Parkway Village
Item 5 · Budget
Sales tax increment payment to East Bay Shopping Center ($57,765.50)
Approved · 7-0
The council appropriated $57,765.50 from the General Fund for a contractual sales tax increment post-performance payment.
- Payment$57,765.50 to East Bay Shopping Center
Item 6 · City code
Caretaker dwellings allowed in general commercial zone
Approved · 7-0
The council amended Provo City code to add a caretaker dwelling as a permitted accessory use in the general commercial zone (PLOTA20260119).
Item 7 · City code
Ban on virtual currency kiosks
Approved · 5-2
The council approved an ordinance prohibiting virtual currency kiosks within Provo City (26-027).