Overview
- Council members paused a vote and sent the proposed funding and grant agreement for the West Oak Cliff practice site back to committee for more scrutiny.
- City staff now peg the project at about $81 million, up from an initial $54 million, with members citing missed deadlines and shifting requirements.
- Under a revised approach still requiring approval, the Wings propose to assume the developer role through Dallas Wings Development LLC and cover overruns.
- Coverage of the draft terms indicates the team would contribute roughly $25–27 million, while the city's share sits in the high‑$50 million range and includes about $600,000 related to delays.
- Officials questioned the lack of visible progress after an originally promised spring 2026 opening, with Councilman Chad West pointing to contractor McKissack & McKissack and evolving WNBA standards as factors.