Mesquite public meetings in 2022

City Council

The council will review several contracts, including road reconstruction and police equipment. They will also consider a zoning change for a new tunnel carwash at 1700 Oates Drive. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on economic development and metal recycling ordinances.

• $12,317,502 contract for Skyline Drive paving and drainage reconstruction
• Zoning change for a tunnel carwash at 1700 Oates Drive
• $485,748 purchase of two new Ford F-350 ambulances
• Ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• $70,594 contract for global positioning for police radios

City Council approved a major paving and drainage project for Skyline Drive and granted a conditional use permit for a tunnel carwash at 1700 Oates Drive. The council also passed ordinances regarding metal recycling and flood hazard areas. Several procurement contracts for city services and equipment were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved $12,317,502.00 contract to McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC for Skyline Drive paving and drainage
• Approved zoning change and conditional use permit for a tunnel carwash at 1700 Oates Drive (Ordinance No. 4998)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4996 prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Approved Ordinance No. 4997 updating FEMA special flood hazard areas
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F-350 chassis ambulances for $485,748.00
• Approved $120,000.00 contract with Concentra Medical Centers for occupational health services
• Approved $110,000.00 contract with Big City Crushed Concrete, LLC for aggregate flex base material
• Postponed consideration of Bid No. 2023-001 for police radio global positioning to January 3, 2023

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a zoning request to allow a carwash at 2230 North Town East Boulevard. They will also consider several contract awards for police equipment, cybersecurity, and fire clothing. Additionally, the meeting includes various board appointments.

• Zoning change for a carwash at 2230 North Town East Boulevard
• $181,082.16 purchase of 1.2 acres on Orlando Avenue
• Up to $52,500.00 for police body armor from Nardis, Inc.
• Up to $143,955.00 for cybersecurity services from SHI/Government Solutions, Inc.
• Up to $78,670.10 for firefighter protective clothing

City Council denied a zoning application for a carwash at 2230 North Town East Boulevard. The council approved multiple procurement bids for police and fire equipment, as well as various board appointments. A request to use a landscape hedge for outdoor storage screening at 1715 Big Town Boulevard was approved with stipulations.

• Denied Zoning Application No. Z1022-0257 for a carwash at 2230 North Town East Boulevard (5-2)
• Approved $181,082.16 purchase and development of 1.2-acre tract on Orlando Avenue
• Approved police body armor purchase from Nardis, Inc. not to exceed $52,500.00
• Approved cybersecurity services from SHI/Government Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $143,955.00
• Approved firefighter protective clothing from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. not to exceed $78,670.10
• Approved P 25 Public Safety Radio System maintenance with City of Garland not to exceed $123,507.00
• Approved substitution of landscape hedge for required fence at 1715 Big Town Boulevard
• Appointed Tandy Boroughs as Mayor Pro Tem and B. W. Smith as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

City Council

The City Council will consider several contract awards, including police equipment purchases and medical insurance reinsurance. The meeting also includes briefings on the city's parks master plan and recycling program updates. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a screening wall waiver for BioLife Plasma Services.

• $1,368,000 contract for Southeast Pump Station generator upgrade
• Purchase of 100 Glock 17 Gen 5 pistols up to $72,650
• Medical plan reinsurance contract not to exceed $835,077
• Public hearing for a screening wall waiver at 2150 Towne Centre Drive
• Adoption of the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan

City Council approved the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and the 2023 Legislative Program. The council also authorized several equipment purchases, a pump station generator upgrade, and a legal settlement. A zoning waiver for a medical office building was approved.

• Adopted 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Legislative Program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,368,000.00 contract for Southeast Pump Station Generator Upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 100 Glock 17 Gen 5 pistols and accessories for not to exceed $72,650.00 (unanimous)
• Approved medical plan reinsurance with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. for not to exceed $835,077.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dodge 3500 Van for Building Services for not to exceed $52,469.00 (unanimous)
• Waived 8-foot screening wall requirement for BioLife Plasma Services at 2150 Towne Centre Drive (unanimous)
• Approved settlement in City of Allen, et al v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects and administrative ordinances via a consent agenda. Key actions included awarding a major paving contract and adopting a new Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Approved $11,195,506.00 water and paving contract for Estrada Concrete Company, LLC
• Adopted the City of Mesquite Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Approved $2,498,000.00 engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for La Prada Drive Reconstruction
• Approved $154,681.53 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
• Approved Ordinance No. 4994 for increased retirement annuities (COLAs)
• Approved $426,542.40 contract with Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc. for trash carts
• Approved $197,572.85 change order for Town East Boulevard reconstruction
• Directed staff to seek more options and resident input for Pioneer Road speed management

City Council

The City Council will consider several equipment purchases, including a new fire ladder truck and fire hydrants. The meeting includes public hearings regarding zoning for a vehicle display and updates to city impact fees. Additionally, Mesquite ISD will present information regarding a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election.

• Purchase of a Pierce Manufacturing ladder truck for $1,750,621.00
• Zoning change at 2828 Interstate Highway 30 to allow used vehicle display
• Ordinance establishing new procedures for roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees
• Contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for fire hydrants totaling $157,652.63
• Budget amendments for police federal ($190,000) and state ($170,000) seizure funds

The City Council unanimously denied a zoning change to allow a used car dealership at 2828 Interstate 30, Suite 101, citing concerns about compatibility with the AllTrades development. The Council also unanimously approved an ordinance updating water and wastewater impact fees, setting collection rates at 50% of the maximum, with fees up to $3,879.50 for water and $2,904.50 for wastewater per service unit. The consent agenda, including a $1.75 million fire ladder truck purchase and a 10-year landfill contract with Waste Management, was approved unanimously.

• Denied Zoning Application Z0722-0247 for used car display at 2828 Interstate 30 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4993 updating impact fees for water and wastewater facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $1,750,621 purchase of a 2000 GPM 100-foot platform ladder truck (consent agenda)
• Approved 10-year landfill disposal contract with Waste Management of Texas (consent agenda)
• Approved $220,330.06 to Mesquite ISD for studio production equipment (consent agenda)
• Approved $79,810 purchase of a 2022 Tahoe for Fire Department (consent agenda)
• Approved $157,652.63 annual supply contract for fire hydrants (consent agenda)
• Approved $120,426.28 purchase of a 2023 Ford F-750 solid waste truck (consent agenda)

City Council

The council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including over $1 million for utility concrete repairs. The agenda also features public hearings for zoning changes at 3300 East Cartwright Road and 3828 East U.S. Highway 80. Additionally, staff will present an update on water and wastewater impact fees.

• Utility concrete repair contracts for Areas 1 and 2 up to $527,100.00 each
• Purchase of land at 617 North Ebrite Street for $305,000.00
• Zoning change for school use at 3300 East Cartwright Road
• Building automation system upgrades for $90,196.64
• Sale of 5025 Kiamesha Way for $45,000.00

The City Council approved a conditional use permit allowing Mesquite ISD to build an 85,000-square-foot 9th grade center at Horn High School, 3300 East Cartwright Road, to accommodate about 630 additional students from new housing developments. The council also approved a zoning text amendment updating regulations for garage conversions, accessory dwelling units, and solar panels in residential districts. A request for a game room with three coin-operated machines at 3828 East U.S. Highway 80 was denied. The council approved the purchase of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce building at 617 North Ebrite Street for $305,000.

• Approved a conditional use permit for Mesquite ISD to expand Horn High School with an 85,000-square-foot 9th grade center at 3300 East Cartwright Road (Ordinance No. 4988).
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-04 updating regulations for garage conversions, accessory dwelling units, and solar panels in residential districts (Ordinance No. 4990).
• Denied a conditional use permit for a game room with three coin-operated machines at 3828 East U.S. Highway 80.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a charter high school at 3677 and 3733 Emporium Circle (Ordinance No. 4989).
• Approved the purchase of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce property at 617 North Ebrite Street for $305,000.
• Approved the sale of city-owned property at 5025 Kiamesha Way to Affluency Homes, LLC for $45,000 for single-family development.
• Approved a First Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with MMAH Rodeo Land Holdings, LLC clarifying quarterly payment terms for electronic sign revenue.
• Approved a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate change application (Resolution No. 35-2022).

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will review STAR Transit ridership results and environmental code updates. The agenda includes several contract awards for construction and public services, as well as a public hearing regarding a new carwash.

• Zoning change for a carwash at 1601 West Bruton Road
• $1,642,000 contract for Paschall Park odor control facility
• $670,868 water line extension from Shannon Road to Lawson Road
• $1,483,000 supplemental agreement with STAR Transit
• $90,000 contract for congregate meal services

The council unanimously approved a $1,642,000 contract with Archer Western Construction for a permanent sanitary sewer odor control facility at Paschall Park. They also approved a zoning change to allow a carwash at 1601 West Bruton Road with conditions, and canceled the September 26 regular meeting. All consent agenda items, including a $670,868 water line extension and a $1.48M STAR Transit agreement, were approved.

• Approved $1,642,000 Paschall Park odor control facility (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for carwash at 1601 W Bruton Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Canceled regular City Council meeting of September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $670,868 Shannon Road to Lawson Road water line extension (consent)
• Approved $1,483,000 STAR Transit supplemental agreement for FY2023 (consent)
• Approved $129,450 interlocal agreement with Dallas County for hazardous waste (consent)
• Approved police association MOU effective Oct 1, 2022 through Sep 30, 2026 (consent)
• Approved $50,000 increase in legal services for bankruptcy case (consent)

City Council

The council will review a settlement with Atmos Energy Corp regarding 2022 rate adjustments. Other items include architectural contracts for the Mesquite Service Center and a hotel development agreement. The meeting also addresses police and fire department staffing and pay plans.

• Ordinance approving Atmos Energy Corp rate settlement
• Architectural services contract for Mesquite Service Center ($924,240.00)
• Agreement with Garfield Public/Private LLC for a hotel project ($125,000.00)
• Public hearing for water and wastewater impact fees
• Zoning change for a carwash at 1415 South Belt Line Road

The council approved a zoning change from single-family residential to planned development general retail for a tunnel carwash at 1415 South Belt Line Road, with stipulations including a moved screening wall. It also adopted the FY 2022-23 pay plan for general government and public safety personnel, effective October 1, 2022, with a revised plan for police and fire effective January 1, 2023. Other actions included approving an Atmos Energy rate settlement, a $924,240 architectural contract for the service center, and a $125,000 agreement for a hotel/conference center feasibility study.

• Approved zoning change for carwash at 1415 S Belt Line Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 pay plan for general government and public safety personnel (unanimous)
• Approved negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on 2022 rate review (unanimous)
• Authorized $924,240 architectural contract for Service Center Field Services Building (unanimous)
• Authorized $125,000 agreement for hotel/conference center public-private partnership study (unanimous)
• Approved resolution ordering Oct 17 public hearing on water/wastewater impact fees (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Anderson to STAR Transit Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinances establishing police and fire department authorized positions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed fiscal year 2022-23 budget and a property tax rate of $0.65814 per $100 valuation. The agenda also includes a briefing on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and several contract approvals.

• Proposed FY 2022-23 budget and property tax rate of $0.65814 per $100 valuation
• $1,971,777.00 contract for a new aircraft hangar at Mesquite Metro Airport
• $485,398.80 contract for the Earthen/Hybrid Channel Debris Removal Project
• Zoning change for a restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80
• New 35 MPH speed limit on Griffin Lane

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 budget, ratified a property tax revenue increase, and set the ad valorem tax rate at $0.65814 per $100 valuation, a decrease from the current rate. The council also denied a zoning request for a restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80, approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and ordinances, and approved a screening wall substitution for a Dallas County development.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase (unanimous)
• Set ad valorem tax rate at $0.65814 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Denied zoning application Z0322-0239 for restaurant at 3200 E U.S. Hwy 80 (6-1)
• Approved screening wall substitution at 500 S Galloway Ave (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Atmos settlement, speed limit, and trash cart fee
• Awarded contracts: debris removal ($485,398.80), hangar ($1,971,777), bucket truck ($147,276), police chargers ($354,390), traffic signal design ($59,380)
• Approved bond redemption resolution

City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2022-23 fiscal year budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes several zoning changes and approvals for city construction contracts.

• $1,882,603.00 contract for Alley Reconstruction 2022 Project
• Proposed 2022-23 fiscal year budget and tax rate
• Zoning change for industrial park at 4800/4900 Lasater Road
• Agreement for library study rooms up to $76,696.99
• Property acquisition at 2210 East Scyene Road via eminent domain

The Mesquite City Council denied a zoning change for a 96-unit apartment complex at 901 East U.S. Highway 80, despite the applicant's appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's earlier denial. The council also approved several other items, including a $1.88 million alley reconstruction contract, a zoning change for an industrial business park, and a retail development zoning change. The FY 2022-23 budget and tax rate were postponed to the August 15 meeting.

• Denied Zoning Application Z0222-0234 for 96-unit apartment complex at 901 E. US 80 (6-1)
• Approved $1,882,603 alley reconstruction contract with Estrada Concrete Company (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4964 continuing COVID-19 disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4965 regulating paid use of residential pools (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4966 authorizing eminent domain for utility easement at 2210 E. Scyene Road (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Application Z0622-0243 for industrial business park at Lasater/McKenzie (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Application Z0622-0244 for retail development at 4300 Lawson Road (unanimous)
• Postponed FY 2022-23 budget and tax rate adoption to August 15 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and the Community Development Block Program budget. Additionally, staff will present departmental strategies related to city goals and a presentation from Mesquite ISD.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2022-23 budget
• Contracts up to $600,000 each for vehicle safety equipment with Priority Public Safety and Pursuit Safety
• $170,250 engineering services contract for IH 635 at US Highway 80
• $289,964 contract for electronic water meters from Core & Main, LP
• $20,000 grant award for an Automatic License Plate Reader System

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for the Housing Choice Voucher Program annual plan, the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation budget, and a $20,000 grant for an Automatic License Plate Reader system. Contracts were authorized for vehicle safety equipment (up to $600,000 each with two vendors), water meters ($289,964), and Cityworks software ($68,250). Public hearings were held on the FY 2022-23 budget and CDBG plan, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including minutes and resolutions
• Adopted Housing Choice Voucher Program annual plan (Resolution 26-2022)
• Approved Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation FY 2022-23 budget (Resolution 27-2022)
• Accepted $20,000 MVCPA grant for license plate readers, with $4,000 city match (Resolution 28-2022)
• Rejected all bids for temporary personnel services contract (RFP 2022-069)
• Authorized contracts with Priority Public Safety and Pursuit Safety, up to $600,000 each, for vehicle safety equipment
• Authorized $289,964 contract with Core & Main for water meters
• Authorized $68,250 renewal with Azteca Systems for Cityworks software

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The agenda also includes consideration of a zoning change for a restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80 and several service contracts.

• Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget
• Zoning change for a restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80
• Ordinance for water pipeline construction at 4600 Lawson Road
• AT&T telephone services contract up to $375,000.00
• AT&T mobile data and voice service contract up to $200,000.00

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing eminent domain to acquire a waterline easement at 4600 Lawson Road. A zoning request for a restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80 was tabled to allow the applicant to meet with adjacent property owners. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for telephone and mobile data services, and held the first public hearing on the FY 2022-23 budget.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4963 authorizing eminent domain for waterline easement at 4600 Lawson Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Zoning Application Z0322-0239 for restaurant at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rejection of bids for Animal Shelter expansion
• Approved $375,000 AT&T telephone services contract (consent agenda)
• Approved $200,000 AT&T mobile data and voice services contract (consent agenda)
• Approved $92,000 purchase of Laymor Broom for Streets Division (consent agenda)
• Approved five-year EMS training agreement with Dallas College (consent agenda)
• Appointed Meagan King to Animal Services Advisory Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review departmental strategy and budget presentations related to city goals. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for equipment and landscaping, as well as a public hearing regarding a large-scale industrial zoning change.

• Purchase of two 1500 GPM Pumper Trucks for $1,676,799.52
• Zoning change for 48.356 acres to allow an industrial business park
• Ceramic Body Armor Replacement contract for $138,305.30
• Landscape maintenance for City Medians up to $175,000.00
• Interlocal Agreement for Eastfield Campus pool use and maintenance

The Mesquite City Council approved a zoning change to allow an industrial business park on about 48 acres at 380 State Highway 352 and 180 Long Creek Road, adding two parcels to an existing Planned Development. The council also approved a fee in lieu of parkland dedication for a four-lot subdivision on Oriole Street, and authorized several contracts and purchases on the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning change to Planned Development-Industrial for 48.356 acres at 380 State Hwy 352 and 180 Long Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Approved fee in lieu of parkland dedication ($1,941.81) for subdivision at 1409 and 1427 Oriole St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4961 allowing non-police city officials to enforce parking violations (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Mesquite ISD and Dallas College for Eastfield Campus pool (unanimous)
• Approved $1,676,799.52 purchase of two Pierce Enforcer pumper trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $138,305.30 ceramic body armor replacement contract with ROE Tactical LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $80,535.08 landscape maintenance renewal for TxDOT interchanges (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Alemán and Councilmember Boroughs to Regional Transportation Council (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review departmental strategy and budget presentations. The agenda includes a resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change. The council will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a subdivision application for Sam Houston Road.

• Ordinance for up to $32,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate change request
• $894,356.00 contract for IH-65 Northbound Service Road water main
• $981,052.80 contract for Copeland Park Phase 1 construction
• Up to $515,625.00 architectural services contract for Fire Station No. 2

The Mesquite City Council approved a consent agenda including a $32 million bond issuance, contracts for a new fire station design, water main, paving, park construction, a police surveillance van, an ambulance, and engineering services. They also approved a fee in lieu of parkland dedication for a subdivision at 1304-1320 Sam Houston Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $32M certificates of obligation bond sale (unanimous)
• Approved $515,625 contract with Eikon Consulting for Fire Station No. 2 design (unanimous)
• Approved $894,356 water main contract with Nu-Way Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $856,755 paving contract with Estrada Concrete (unanimous)
• Approved $981,052.80 Copeland Park Phase 1 construction contract (unanimous)
• Approved $122,645 police surveillance van purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $189,105 ambulance purchase (unanimous)
• Approved fee in lieu of parkland dedication for 1304-1320 Sam Houston Road (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change to allow an industrial business park at 19400 Interstate Highway 635. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for police equipment, water utility software, and infrastructure improvements.

• Zoning change for an industrial business park at 19400 Interstate Highway 635
• $545,386.00 agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for a traffic signal at Clay Mathis Road and Scyene Road
• $175,000.00 contract for EMS Fire Department medical supplies
• $128,180.96 contract for MPD TASER replacements
• $224,669.00 reimbursement to Mesquite ISD for softball complex improvements

The Mesquite City Council approved a zoning change from Commercial to Planned Development-Commercial for a 12.78-acre site at 19400 IH-635, the 2100-2300 blocks of Orlando Avenue, and 2403 and 2501 Westwood Avenue, allowing an industrial business park with a 203,320-square-foot building. The vote was 5-1 with Councilmember Casper opposed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $41,000 Homeland Security Grant, a $224,669 reimbursement to Mesquite ISD for softball complex improvements, and a $545,386 traffic signal agreement with Union Pacific Railroad.

• Approved zoning change for industrial business park at 19400 IH-635 (5-1, Casper opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including $41,000 Homeland Security Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $224,669 reimbursement to Mesquite ISD for softball complex (consent)
• Approved $545,386 Union Pacific Railroad traffic signal agreement (consent)
• Approved $175,000 EMS medical supplies contract with Bound Tree Medical (consent)
• Approved $128,180.96 TASER replacement agreement with Axon (consent)
• Approved $109,735 John Deere backhoe purchase (consent)
• Appointed Ron Abraham to Board of Adjustment and Ron Ward to Quality of Life Board (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider new district boundary lines for elections based on 2020 Census data. Members will also review ordinances regarding single-family rental properties and housing standards. Additionally, several contracts for park construction and equipment purchases are scheduled for approval.

• Redistricting of City Council election districts based on 2020 Census data
• Zoning change for child daycare services at 1935 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard
• New ordinances establishing 'Housing and Minimum Property Standards' regulations
• $110,615.00 contract for Clay Mathis Park construction with PBS Construction LLC
• $375,000.00 contract for annual brush grinding with GWG Wood Group Inc.

The Mesquite City Council approved a new Chapter 7 of the City Code establishing regulations for single-family rentals, including short-term rentals, with annual licensing, inspections, and property standards. The council also approved a redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data, moving the Indian Trails Addition from District 5 to District 6 and the Windsor Manor Addition from District 6 to District 5. Additionally, a conditional use permit for a child daycare at 1935 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Boulevard was approved with stipulations, and several contracts and purchases were authorized on the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4954 creating new Chapter 7 'Housing and Minimum Property Standards' with rental regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4953 removing rental regulations from Chapter 5 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4955 updating hotel definition to align with state law (unanimous)
• Approved redistricting plan with Illustrative Plan No. 2 (6-1, Casper opposed)
• Approved conditional use permit for child daycare at 1935 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd (6-1, Boroughs opposed)
• Approved $110,615 contract for Clay Mathis Park construction with PBS Construction LLC
• Approved $375,000 annual brush grinding contract with GWG Wood Group Inc.
• Approved $173,801.95 purchase of seven flatbed trailers from Interstate Trailers Inc.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss illustrative plans for redistricting City Councilmember Districts using 2020 Census data. The agenda also includes presentations from Forney Independent School District and the Police Department regarding awards. Additionally, the Council will consider several contracts for infrastructure, utilities, and equipment.

• Public hearing on redistricting City Councilmember Districts based on 2020 Census data
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Parkland Health and Hospital System up to $607,178.00
• Contract for Heritage Building Alley Pavement and Utility Improvement up to $341,535.00
• Construction contract for Latimore Park in the amount of $316,780.00
• Purchase of a Jet Vac Truck for Water Utilities in the amount of $544,639.39

The Mesquite City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included several contracts and agreements. These included an interlocal agreement with Parkland Health for crisis intervention support, a contract for alley pavement and utility improvements, a recycling processing contract, and purchases of equipment for public works. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda, and the meeting was largely procedural with presentations and announcements.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to interlocal agreement with Parkland Health (not to exceed $607,178)
• Approved contract with Estrada Concrete for Heritage Building Alley improvements ($341,535)
• Approved recycling processing contract with FCC Environmental Services (5-year term)
• Approved Latimore Park construction contract with Home Run Construction ($316,780)
• Approved purchase of two concrete saws ($65,998)
• Approved purchase of jet vac truck ($544,639.39)
• Approved purchase of two solid waste rear loaders ($501,000)

City Council

The council will consider several bond issuances for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding an economic development agreement for a 283-acre project. Additionally, staff will present a proposed electrical aggregate program for residents.

• Authorization of up to $39,500,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds
• Authorization of up to $21,500,000 in General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds
• Authorization of up to $4,250,000 in Drainage Utility District Revenue Bonds
• Contract for MPD Fixed License Plate Readers with Trinity Innovative Solutions, LLC for $133,375.00
• Economic Development Program Agreement for 12855 FM 2932 involving approximately 283 acres

The Mesquite City Council approved three bond ordinances totaling $65.25 million for water/sewer, general obligation, and drainage improvements, and authorized a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with SRPF C/Trinity Pointe Phase I, L.P. for a 283-acre business park at 12855 FM 2932. The council also approved a zoning change to designate the Lawrence Farmstead (Opal Lawrence Historical Park) as a local landmark, and approved a substitute screening wall for Peachtree Apartments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 15-2022 authorizing publication of notice for up to $32M in Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4946 authorizing $39.5M Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4947 authorizing $21.5M General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4948 authorizing $4.25M Drainage Utility District Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 17-2022 for Chapter 380 agreement with SRPF C/Trinity Pointe Phase I, L.P. for 283-acre business park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4952 designating Lawrence Farmstead at 701 E. Kearney St. as local Mesquite Landmark (unanimous)
• Approved substitute screening wall for Peachtree Apartments at 1402 S. Peachtree Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including COVID-19 disaster declaration continuation, fuel supply contract, and license plate reader installation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review community survey results and economic development reports. The agenda includes several contract approvals for vehicle purchases, park improvements, and commercial property developments. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding youth program standards and energy conservation codes.

• Development of North Galloway Avenue for a restaurant and public amenities ($487,000)
• Development of 4545 Gus Thomasson Road for a coffee shop and public amenities ($485,940)
• Renewal of annual facility maintenance contracts up to $720,000
• Purchase of eleven Ford F-150 trucks for city departments ($417,015.04)
• Public hearing on the 2022 Youth Programs Standards of Care

The City Council approved an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve (IH-20 Business Park), increasing total estimated project costs. The council also approved the sale of 4545 Gus Thomasson Road for a coffee shop and public amenities, and adopted updated Youth Programs Standards of Care. A separate ordinance amending the Energy Conservation Code passed 6-1.

• Approved amended IH-20 Business Park TIRZ plan, increasing project costs (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 4545 Gus Thomasson Road to 4545 Gus Thomasson, LLC for $485,940 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4943, 2022 Youth Programs Standards of Care (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4945 amending Energy Conservation Code (6-1, Casper opposed)
• Approved $720,000 facility maintenance contract renewals (consent agenda)
• Approved $487,000 sale of 2015/2019 N. Galloway Ave. to Williams Chicken (consent agenda)
• Approved $92,000.23 Latimore Park playground contract with GameTime (consent agenda)
• Approved $417,015.04 purchase of 11 Ford F150s (consent agenda)

City Council

The council will consider several contracts, including engineering services and vehicle purchases. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a zoning change for a self-storage facility on East Scyene Road.

• Engineering contract for South Parkway design up to $945,987.00
• Zoning change for self-storage at 2210 East Scyene Road
• Purchase of fire truck with attenuator for $157,771.50
• TCEQ grant for City Lake Dam rehabilitation for $61,750.00
• Temporary closure of State Highway 352 for Rodeo Parade

The City Council denied a zoning application for a self-storage and RV storage facility at 2210 East Scyene Road, despite a recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion to deny passed 4-2. All other items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Denied Zoning Application Z0721-0206 for self-storage facility at 2210 East Scyene Road (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including MISD communication system franchise (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT agreement for temporary closure of State Highway 352 for Rodeo Parade (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one truck with attenuator for Fire from Texas Kenworth ($157,771.50) (unanimous)
• Approved network switch replacement from Dell, Inc. ($93,768.59) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 utility pickups for Parks from Rush Truck Center ($90,871.90) (unanimous)
• Approved annual supply of fire protective clothing from Casco Industries ($81,075.00) (unanimous)
• Approved professional engineering contract with Garver, LLC for South Parkway design ($945,987.00) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing draft plans to redistribute council districts following the 2020 Census. The agenda also includes proposals for various city contracts, including park upgrades and waste management equipment.

• Ordinance to update regulations for signs, including "Murals" and "Ghost Signs"
• Contract for eight solid waste roll-off trucks totaling $1,489,416.00
• Contract for ten solid waste front load trucks totaling $3,611,830.00
• Ordinance to revise building and health permit fees
• Contract for roof restoration at Evans Recreation Center for $232,145.00

The City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with DG Mesquite III Property Owner, L.P. for the development of approximately 89 acres at 1900 Airport Boulevard and 1800 Berry Road, including the purchase of City-owned property and a development fee rebate. The council also approved a redistricting plan for public hearings, a right-of-way acquisition for Lawson Road safety improvements, and a zoning change for outdoor storage at 2526 Westwood Avenue. A resolution supporting a 96-unit affordable housing project at 901 East U.S. Highway 80 passed 4-3.

• Approved Resolution No. 12-2022, Chapter 380 agreement with DG Mesquite III Property Owner, L.P. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 10-2022, designating redistricting plan for public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-2022, right-of-way acquisition from Rorie Galloway Day Camp for Lawson Road safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Application Z0820-0145, outdoor storage at 2526 Westwood Avenue with stipulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 13-2022, supporting MVAH Partners' affordable housing tax credit application (4-3)
• Postponed Zoning Application Z0721-0206 for self-storage at 2210 East Scyene Road to March 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including contracts for roof restoration, sidewalk replacement, and vehicle purchases (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Murden and Tom Palmer to Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a zoning change for an 85-lot single-family subdivision on approximately 23.9 acres at 22200 IH-635 and 1401/1341 New Market Road, with a minimum home size of 1,800 square feet. The council also approved a crematory as a permitted use at 1720 Neal Gay Drive, a used tire sales conditional use permit at 5151 Gus Thomasson Road, and a rezoning for a Williams Chicken drive-through at 2015/2019 North Galloway Avenue. Several contracts were approved, including engineering design for Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Boulevard ($769,252) and Anderson Park design services ($88,300). A request to substitute a concrete screening wall with a wooden fence at 1402 South Peachtree Road was postponed to April 4, 2022.

• Approved 85-lot subdivision zoning at 22200 IH-635 (unanimous)
• Approved crematory use at 1720 Neal Gay Drive (5-2)
• Approved used tire sales CUP at 5151 Gus Thomasson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Williams Chicken drive-through rezoning at 2015/2019 N Galloway (unanimous)
• Approved $769,252 engineering contract for Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved $88,300 Anderson Park design services (5-2)
• Approved $231,069 medical screening contract with On Duty Health (unanimous)
• Postponed Peachtree Apartments fence substitution to April 4 (6-1)

City Council

The City Council will review an initial assessment regarding redistricting based on 2020 Census data. The agenda includes ordinances for fire prevention and the continuation of a COVID-19 state of disaster declaration. The council will also hold public hearings regarding economic development incentives and affordable housing.

• $100,975.00 contract with Good Earth Corporation for vacant land landscaping
• $144,055.00 contract with Texas Coalition for Animal Protection for spay/neuter services
• Public hearing on economic development incentives for Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC
• Resolution of no objection for the 300-unit Vega Apartments project
• Ordinance to continue the Mayor's COVID-19 State of Disaster declaration

The Mesquite City Council voted 4-2 to deny a resolution of no objection for the Vega Apartments, a proposed 300-unit affordable housing development in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a contract for vacant landscaping maintenance, a spay/neuter services contract, and updated political contribution limits. Redistricting criteria and guidelines for the 2022 process were adopted.

• Denied resolution of no objection for Vega Apartments affordable housing project (4-2)
• Approved $100,975 contract with Good Earth Corporation for vacant landscaping maintenance
• Approved $144,055 contract with Texas Coalition for Animal Protection for spay/neuter services
• Approved Ordinance No. 4931 increasing political contribution limits to $530 for district candidates and $3,210 for mayor
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-2022 adopting redistricting criteria based on 2020 Census
• Adopted Resolution No. 06-2022 adopting redistricting proposal guidelines
• Approved Ordinance No. 4932 amending fire code regarding traffic calming devices
• Approved Ordinance No. 4933 continuing COVID-19 disaster declaration

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning applications, including an animal shelter and a crematory. The agenda also includes updates to the city code regarding electronic signatures and increased fines for dumping refuse. Additionally, the council will consider a grant for downtown facade improvements.

• Zoning change for an 85-lot single-family subdivision at 22200 IH-635 and New Market Road
• Ordinance to increase the maximum fine for dumping refuse to $4,000
• Change Order No. 2 for the Kaufman County Water Main Project, decreasing the contract by $54,839.94
• Zoning change to allow an animal shelter at 1650 Gross Road
• Grant approval for facade improvements at 201, 203, and 205 West Main Street

The Mesquite City Council approved a rezoning to expand the animal shelter with outdoor kennels, designated the Florence Ranch Homestead as a local landmark, and increased the maximum fine for illegal dumping to $4,000. Two zoning requests were postponed to February 7, 2022. The consent agenda was approved with one item considered separately, appointing Michael Hurtt to the Dallas Central Appraisal District board.

• Approved rezoning for animal shelter expansion at 1650 Gross Road (unanimous)
• Designated Florence Ranch Homestead at 1424 Barnes Bridge Road as local landmark (unanimous)
• Increased illegal dumping fine to $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved facade improvement grant for 201-205 West Main Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Hurtt to Dallas Central Appraisal District board (unanimous)
• Postponed 85-lot subdivision at 22200 IH-635 to Feb 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Postponed crematory zoning at 1720 Neal Gay Drive to Feb 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including electronic signatures ordinance and Dallas radio equipment interlocal agreement (unanimous)