Ogden City Council Work Session - March 24, 2026

The Ogden City Council held a work session on March 24, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and policy matters related to the BDO lease revenue ordinance. The council discussed proposed amendments to the ordinance, including extending funding for the Quality Neighborhoods initiative by $1 million annually through fiscal year 2031, removing the debt service obligation for the CBD mall debt (to be paid off by fiscal year 2027), and maintaining a minimum of 50% of remaining funds for capital improvement projects (CIPs). Detailed discussions addressed the current and projected uses of BDO lease revenue, debt service payments for major city projects such as the Marshall White Center, parking structures, and Wonderblock, and the conservative revenue growth assumptions underlying the projections. Council members expressed interest in receiving clearer financial reporting on these projects and the performance of city assets funded by BDO revenue. Additionally, the council addressed the process for removing commemorative street names in light of recent allegations, deciding to direct the mayor to remove signage temporarily while further community engagement occurs. Other committee reports covered renewable energy initiatives, active transportation planning, housing, and environmental stewardship, but no new procurement actions or contract awards were discussed during this session.