The Utah Office of Homeless Services confirmed that such funding has been discussed, but it says the funding will not be provided by the state. Sarah Nielson, spokeswoman for the office, indicated that Unsheltered Utah is working with Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City regarding that funding. Johnston also confirmed that funding for the All-Star Weekend has been discussed, but said no funding will be coming from Salt Lake City, either. "The city has not offered any money for that," he said Tuesday. "The money's been offered by other sources and I think that's still in discussion. There is no city offer of money on the table for the 2nd and 2nd Coalition."

so it's not the city coming up with this plan, but a third-party associated with the NBA. either take their money or don't, doesn't make sense for them to support the homeless population year round