City Council B Session, January 14, 2026
Votes on Briefing on acquisition of Federal Building West Properties (GSA) for arena district
What happened
This was a City of San Antonio B-session briefing (work session) with no votes taken; staff presented 2026 work plans for the Downtown Sports and Entertainment District (arena) and the Downtown Minor League Baseball Stadium.
- Jurisdiction
- San Antonio, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Briefing on acquisition of Federal Building West Properties (GSA) for arena district
Work-session briefing on proposed acquisition of three GSA parcels (office building east of the Wood Courthouse plus two parking lots on Cesar Chavez), totaling ~5.7 acres, via negotiated sale. Proposed offer of $30,000,000 plus closing costs up to $120,000, with a 10% ($3,000,000) earnest money deposit. Spurs to contribute $30,000,000 plus closing costs. City obtains fee simple title subject to a contingency deed. Site intended for guaranteed mixed-use development supporting arena financing. Item is on the A-session agenda for the following day; no vote taken at this B session.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
This was a City of San Antonio B-session briefing (work session) with no votes taken; staff presented 2026 work plans for the Downtown Sports and Entertainment District (arena) and the Downtown Minor League Baseball Stadium.
Key Decisions (6)
Briefing on acquisition of Federal Building West Properties (GSA) for arena district
Briefing on acquisition of ITC property (arena site) via Midtown TIRS
Briefing on SAWS chilled water plant feasibility study
Briefing on Downtown Minor League Baseball Stadium work plan (2026)
Briefing on Nelson Wolf Stadium site redevelopment
Briefing on West Martin/North Flores intersection improvements for ballpark
Development Activity (4)
Downtown Sports and Entertainment District (Spurs Arena)
Mixed-Use
Federal Building West Properties acquisition (mixed-use development site)
Mixed-Use
Downtown Minor League Baseball Stadium (San Antonio Missions ballpark)
Mixed-Use
Nelson Wolf Stadium site redevelopment
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Council members and hoteliers questioned whether a new convention center…
Housing Demand
Strong council push for affordable and workforce housing (50-80% AMI)…
Infrastructure
Downtown has ~26% street-level parking (among highest in the country)…
Who Spoke (14)
On the record: the mayor, 9 councilmembers, 2 staff members, and an attorney.
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