Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts has clarified comments made by Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert about City Hall being an ideal site for the team's new arena and entertainment district. Welts stated that Tolbert first approached the team more than a year ago about the possibility of moving out of City Hall, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars to renovate, and potentially lead to the city potentially moving out. The Mavericks are seeking a new arena when their lease at the American Airlines Center expires in 2031. They have narrowed their focus for the new arena to two locations: the 110-acre former home of Valley View and downtown Dallas. Some City Council members have raised concerns that Welts' comments suggest a predetermined outcome on City Hall's future.