Inland port prevails in Utah Supreme Court ruling – By Leia Larsen (The Salt Lake Tribune) / June 29, 2022
Justices reject Salt Lake City’s arguments that the facility’s establishment and revenue grab are unconstitutional.
After more than a year of deliberating, the Utah Supreme Court came out Wednesday with a decision on whether the inland port is unconstitutional and illegally siphoning up a portion of Salt Lake City’s revenue.
In short, the answer is no.
The justices determined formation of the port did not violate Utah law and tossed out the city’s financial claims, though they did leave the issue of tax revenue up for additional debate.
The Utah Legislature formed the inland port in 2018, taking advantage of a growing international airport, a Union Pacific rail hub and the relocation of the Utah State Prison — and its supporting infrastructure — all in close proximity. The port area covers around 16,000 acres. It includes portions of West Valley City and Magna, but the vast majority rests in Salt Lake City’s northwest quadrant, occupying about a fifth of the capital’s landmass.
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