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Council authorizes termination of Texas A&M Central Texas sports-complex feasibility study agreement
Summary
City staff said the feasibility study product from Texas A&M University-Central Texas did not meet city expectations; council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice.
The City Council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement with Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) for a sports-complex feasibility study after staff determined the university team—s deliverable would not meet the city—s needs.
Staff said the agreement (presented to council in February) allowed either party to terminate with 30 days— written notice. Parks staff and the project team communicated with TAMUCT during the review period and concluded the firm—s expected product would not deliver the work product the city expects. City staff recommended termination; council approved the authorization and the manager will issue the termination notice.
Why it matters: The feasibility study originated from council direction during the 2023 retreat. Terminating the current agreement clears the way for a different consultant or revised scope to be engaged in the future.
Outcome: Council authorized the city manager to terminate the agreement; staff described the decision as a mutual understanding that the university—s team could not provide the needed product.
Ending: City staff said they would pursue next steps consistent with council direction for a feasibility study or alternate approach.
