SiNaCa Studios Lease

At a glance

What: Resolution authorizing a Master Agreement and a ten-year Lease Agreement between the City and SiNaCa Studios for its relocation to City-owned property at 300 West Front Street.
Where it stands: Approved 5-3 on September 29, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-320).
Contentious: Nine speakers (seven in support, two in opposition) plus five registered supporters; the vote split three ways against.

Sarah Stubblefield, Assistant Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, presented the resolution.
Seven people spoke in support (residents of Arlington and Fort Worth); two Arlington residents spoke in opposition; five more registered in support.
Motion by Garcia-Dumas, seconded by Hunter.
Ayes: Mayor Ross, Gonzalez, Garcia-Dumas, Pham, Shelton. Nays: Galante, Hunter, Ware.
Data note: the minutes list Hunter as the seconder and also among the nays; this is as recorded, and the recording may contain an error.
The minutes do not give lease rent or other financial terms.

Resolution No. 26-320 approved 5-3.