The Phoenix City Council has approved a $230 million renovation of Talking Stick Arena, which will keep the Phoenix Suns at the venue through at least 2037.

The deal has been controversial with the city of Phoenix paying $150 million from its Sports Facilities Fund, which is composed of a one percent tax on hotels and a two percent tax on car rentals.

The city council postponed the vote back in December after it received a public backlash.

"I'm glad that we can carry on the vision that (former owner Jerry Colangelo) had and that this council had 26 years ago to get this building built," Robert Sarver said.