Council directs termination of 380 agreement with former Texas Rangers Foundation, approves 60‑day lease extension

Fredericksburg — The City Council moved to terminate a long‑standing 380 Economic Development Agreement and an associated ground lease with the former Texas Rangers Foundation for default, but the council also approved a short 60‑day extension of the ground lease to allow new foundation leadership to propose a plan.

At the meeting, Norm Nevins and Lee White, representing the former Texas Rangers Foundation, said the board had elected new leadership and requested time to present a concrete plan and demonstrate good faith steps at the pavilion and site. Nevins asked for six months to present a plan and said the group was prepared to make interim changes such as converting the pavilion toward museum programming.

Council moved the termination direction in executive session and then returned to public session to approve: (1) a motion directing the city manager and city attorney to take all actions necessary to terminate the 380 Economic Development Agreement and the ground lease effective Dec. 5, 2024, for default; and (2) a separate motion directing staff to negotiate a 60‑day extension of the ground lease to Feb. 5, 2025, with involvement of the Texas Rangers Association. Both motions carried on voice votes.

Councilors said they welcomed new leadership to present a plan but stressed the city must protect its property and interests. One councilor suggested the foundation issue a public statement to clarify leadership changes and reset expectations; the foundation representatives agreed to consider a press release.

The city said it would continue discussions in executive session as needed and would notify foundation representatives of the council’s actions.