Facing a storm of political backlash, Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers Friday formally declined an offer for a $550,000 city-owned home that was a provision within a contract previously negotiated.

Following Sellers’ decision, along with the city council’s choice to decline an agreement with Scott Felder Home to purchase the residence, Kyle city leaders will now return to the drawing board as they try to renegotiate in a “traditional fashion.”

But for Kyle Mayor Todd Webster...