Until now, the venues weren't taxed because they were state-owned. The venues will be returned to a state-controlled foundation after the Olympics. They include the speedskating oval in Kearns in Salt Lake County and the Utah Olympic Park in Summit County north of Park City, site of the bobsled and luge track and the ski jumping hill. Snowbasin, where downhill and super-G skiing will be staged, and the Ogden Ice Sheet, site of the curling competition. Salt Lake County hasn't released an estimate.
Organizers also plan to file a property tax exemption request in Utah County.
Cone said no action is expected Tuesday. Each board will consider SLOC's request during the next month. That's on our charter. Romney said money designated for street decorations, which must be ordered by May 30, would most likely pay the property taxes. Sports Ilustrated's newsletters and alerts.