From Deseret News archives:
Checketts statement regarding debt review committee recommendation
We are obviously disappointed by the Debt Review Committee's decision. However, we are not all that surprised. Throughout their review of our proposal, the committee has undervalued our experience in building and running professional franchises and entertainment venues. Further, they have overvalued a pessimistic view that Salt Lake County really doesn't have the people and the market to make this sort of "major league" project a reality. We continue to disagree with this sort of attitude.
Critical to their analysis was that Sandy is only good for 50 percent of their commitment. However, Mayor Dolan has, as always, been firm in asserting that he and the Sandy City Council will commit the entire $15 million to the project that they have always intended.
Regardless, it really all boils down to this: There is little to no risk for the taxpayers of Salt Lake County. Mayor Corroon has negotiated an agreement that leaves the county holding substantial assets in the unlikely event that the team were to fail. All of the real risk, all of the operational responsibility, is on our side.
We remain hopeful that Mayor Corroon and the County Council will look beyond politics and have the vision to do what is best for Salt Lake County.
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