The hotel is intended to largely serve military members and their dependents – often as a reward for those having recently served active duty in combat situations, said Stuart Adams, chair of the Military Infrastructure Development Authority, in a meeting here Tuesday.
The hotel would serve as an anchor for a commercial development at The Canyons, which is owned and operated by Talisker Developments Incorporated. MIDA approved resolutions making it possible for the project to proceed. Involvement extends to Park City, Summit County and the military to make the project work.
A 1.1 percent resort tax will be implemented for the special improvement area – part of a revenue stream needed to make the project work, said Adams.
No Air Force funds will be used to create the development, said Maj. Gen. Andrew E. Busch, Ogden Air Logistics Center commander.
“With the Air Force’s selection of The Canyons, we look forward to discussions on location specific details and trust we’ll be able to reach an agreement for this facility soon,” he said. “We see this as a positive step forward.”
Discounts would be offered to combat military, for example, while others would pay higher rates. It’s anticipated the military will occupy two-thirds of rooms in the hotel on a regular basis. However, it will also be open to the public.
“We’re excited we’re to this point,” said MIDA board member Mike Ostermiller. What started as a simple idea has taken on a life of its own.”
The mammoth 550-acre Falcon Hill development, meanwhile, is slowly moving forward. It straddles the Davis and Weber County lines, stretching from Roy to Clearfield. The project includes a public-private partnership.
Groundbreaking was originally planned for over a year ago on the public/private project, which Adams reiterated will create “tens of thousands of jobs.”
He said it’s hoped construction could start this summer on a new base security building and a much larger aerospace company facility.
tbusselberg@davisclipper.com
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