County Council Meeting, March 31, 2026
Approves Sports Tourism Language Added to Parks Master Plan, unanimous
What happened
The Salt Lake County Council held an informational session on a proposed 2026 recreation bond, with scenarios ranging from $90M (10-year) to $150M (20-year) at no tax increase to residents.
- Jurisdiction
- Salt Lake County, UT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 31, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 10
Sports Tourism Language Added to Parks Master Plan
Council approved motion to add language directing development of a strategic plan consulting with tourism industry partners to strengthen sports tourism while maintaining resident access, including coordinated booking policies, fee schedules, and centralized scheduling.
- Language to be included in final master plan for adoption at future meeting
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Salt Lake County Council held an informational session on a proposed 2026 recreation bond, with scenarios ranging from $90M (10-year) to $150M (20-year) at no tax increase to residents.
Key Decisions (10)
Sports Tourism Language Added to Parks Master Plan
First Reading - Tree and Vegetation Protection Ordinance
First Reading - Special Events/Expressive Activities Ordinance
Consent Agenda Items 4.1-5.5
Public Works Radio Tower Upgrade
Homelessness Grant Recognition
Parks and Rec Capital Transfer - Wardle Fields Splash Pad
Library Services Debt Service Transfer
Unincorporated Salt Lake County Administrative Budget
Cancellation of April 7, 2026 Council Meeting
Development Activity (3)
Big Cottonwood Regional Park Playground
Infrastructure
Upper Mill Creek Canyon Cell Service Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Jail Suicide Barriers Installation
Infrastructure
Market Signals (6)
Infrastructure
Salt Lake County has $168M+ in unfunded capital maintenance for…
Housing Demand
Southwest and West Salt Lake County identified as having significant…
Sentiment
County considering 10, 15, or 20-year recreation bond options ranging…
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