Mesquite, TX

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and setting the ad valorem tax rate, with a public meeting on the tax rate scheduled for September 8, 2026. The council will also receive financial statements for the period through June 30, 2026, and discuss the proposed budget and Capital Improvements Plan. Several consent agenda items involve contracts and agreements, including a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy regarding its 2026 rate review filing.

• Public hearing and ordinance adopting the FY 2026-27 budget
• Proposed ad valorem tax rate for FY 2026-27; public meeting set for Sept. 8, 2026
• Contract with Sunbelt Pools, Inc. for swimming pool chemicals, $207,600
• Contract with Acme Auto Leasing for six police vehicles, $66,600 annually
• Contract with Fire-Dex LLC for firefighter gear inspection, $128,119.40

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold public hearings and consider zoning changes for an electrical contractor office with outdoor storage on Rodeo Center Boulevard, a 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635, and a citywide text amendment to regulate drone delivery. The consent agenda includes contracts for street paving ($597,200.50), wall reconstruction ($478,090.62), and asphalt repair ($153,524.60). The council will also receive a budget presentation from the Public Works Department and discuss a potential economic development project in the Gus Thomasson Road area in executive session.

• Public hearing for zoning change to allow an electrical contractor office with outdoor storage at 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Boulevard
• Public hearing for a 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635 (amending Planned Development Ordinance No. 5116)
• Public hearing for a text amendment to establish drone delivery regulations in the zoning code
• Contract authorization for Tierra Drive, Rancho Drive and Camino Drive paving improvements ($597,200.50)
• Contract authorization for Hillcrest Street asphalt repair ($153,524.60)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Program budget. The body will also consider several zoning applications and city contracts.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Contract for Brandy Station Park Playground Replacement with Child’s Play, Inc. not to exceed $288,576.00
• Contract for sidewalk, drive approaches, and curb and gutter replacement with Texas Made Ramirez Construction Corporation not to exceed $359,000.00
• Zoning application for an electrical contractor office and warehouse at 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Boulevard
• Proposed ordinance to establish regulations for Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems and prohibit Cryptocurrency Mining

The Mesquite City Council approved a comprehensive zoning text amendment establishing the city's first regulations for data centers, battery energy storage systems, and backup generators, and prohibiting cryptocurrency mining in all districts. The council also approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Grounded LLC for a restaurant/retail business in a city-owned downtown building, and approved the CDBG budget for FY 2026-27. Two zoning cases were postponed: one for an electrical contractor office/warehouse and one for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-01 (Ordinance No. 5259) establishing data center regulations and banning crypto mining (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 380 Agreement with Grounded LLC for 211 West Main St. restaurant/retail development (6-1, Rodriguez-Ross opposed)
• Approved CDBG Program Year 2026-2027 budget and application for up to $1,058,066 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including TWDB financial assistance request, park playground contract ($288,576), sidewalk contract ($359,000), fleet parts contract ($260,000), vehicle purchase ($201,506.70), and engineering services ($166,650)
• Appointed Rodrick Dangerfield as Regular Member and Lyquesha Recole Johnson as Alternate to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Postponed Zoning Application Z0426-0448 (electrical contractor office/warehouse) to August 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed Zoning Application Z0526-0452 (accessory dwelling unit) to a date uncertain (unanimous)

Misc. Notifications / Public Notices

The City of Mesquite and the Mesquite Police Association are conducting negotiations regarding the current Memorandum of Understanding. Discussions include compensation, work hours, overtime, leave, and promotions. The teams will also review a proposed timeline for adopting these amendments.

• Negotiations to amend the Memorandum of Understanding expiring September 30, 2026
• Discussion of police compensation
• Discussion of work hours, overtime, holidays, sick leave, and vacations
• Discussion of promotions

Landmark Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the May 12, 2026, meeting. There are no pending cases for certificates of appropriateness, designations, or demolition. A training session is scheduled to take place after the regular meeting concludes.

• Approval of May 12, 2026, minutes
• Post-meeting training session

Misc. Notifications / Public Notices

The City of Mesquite will hold a Town Hall Meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss the budget process. A quorum of the City Council may be present. This is a public discussion, not a decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of the budget process

Youth Advisory Board

This meeting is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes, and public input. New business consists of board member introductions, annual required training, and youth services updates. No specific decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Annual required Board and Commissions training
• Youth Services Updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Mesquite Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a zoning change for a 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635. The body will also hold a public hearing on a text amendment to regulate drone delivery and autonomous package devices.

• Consider approval of zoning for 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635
• Public hearing on text amendment regarding drone delivery and autonomous package devices
• Approval of June 22, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes
• Receive report on City Council zoning actions from July 6, 2026
• Discuss training topics for the Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a multifamily project and amendments to the city zoning ordinance. The body will also discuss training options for commission members.

• Zoning Application No. Z0426-0449 for a 277-unit multifamily development at 21701 IH 635
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-02 regarding drone delivery and autonomous package loading devices
• Approval of June 22, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hear budget presentations for FY2026-27 from IT, Library, Parks, and Solid Waste departments. A public hearing will be held on the proposed budget. Several zoning changes are up for votes, including new regulations for data centers and a ban on cryptocurrency mining. The consent agenda includes contracts for emergency vehicle equipment ($600K), alley paving ($1.24M), and brush grinding ($1.24M).

• Public hearing and vote on ZTA 2026-01: new regulations for data centers, battery storage, noise, and prohibition of cryptocurrency mining
• Public hearing on Z0326-0446: rezoning for a convenience store with fuel sales near FM 740 and FM 2757
• Public hearing on Z0526-0450: rezoning for office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive
• Contract for 2026 Alley Reconstruction with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for $1,239,700
• Contract for Annual Grinding of Brush with Classic Grind, LLC for $1,237,000

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and on zoning changes, including a convenience store with fuel sales near FM 740 and FM 2757, and a text amendment to regulate data centers, battery energy storage systems, and ban cryptocurrency mining. The consent agenda includes contracts for alley reconstruction ($1,239,700), brush grinding ($1,237,000), and emergency vehicle equipment ($600,000), plus an ordinance adjusting the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will also discuss 13 pending lawsuits in executive session.

• Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Zoning change for convenience store with fuel sales east of FM 740 and FM 2757
• Text amendment to regulate data centers, BESS, and ban cryptocurrency mining citywide
• Contract for 2026 Alley Reconstruction with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for $1,239,700
• Ordinance adjusting Mesquite's extraterritorial jurisdiction near FM 2757, FM 741, and Heartland Parkway

The City Council approved a zoning change for a convenience store with fuel sales at the east corner of FM 740 and FM 2757, despite two residents' concerns about traffic. The council also approved a rezoning for Prosperity Fire Protection's warehouse and outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive. A proposed zoning text amendment regulating data centers and banning cryptocurrency mining was postponed to the July 20 meeting. Several contracts and ordinances were approved on the consent agenda, including alley paving and brush grinding contracts.

• Approved Zoning Application Z0326-0446 for 7-Eleven convenience store with 12 fueling positions (6-1)
• Approved Zoning Application Z0526-0450 for Prosperity Fire Protection warehouse and outdoor storage (unanimous)
• Postponed Zoning Text Amendment 2026-01 on data centers and cryptocurrency mining to July 20 (6-1)
• Approved $1,239,700 alley paving contract with Estrada Concrete Company
• Approved $1,237,000 brush grinding contract with Classic Grind, LLC
• Approved $881,500 engineering services contract with Quiddity Engineering for street reconstruction
• Approved $600,000 emergency vehicle equipment installation contract with Defender Supply
• Adopted Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan (Resolution 19-2026)

Board of Adjustment

The Mesquite Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three zoning-related requests. The board will decide whether to grant special exceptions and variances for a garage conversion, a carport setback encroachment, and an oversized accessory structure. These decisions affect property modifications at three specific residential addresses. The meeting also covers routine administrative updates and upcoming board dates.

• Public hearing for garage conversion at 2702 Virginia Drive (waived parking relocation)
• Public hearing for carport variance at 1417 Easter Heights Drive (3-foot setback encroachment)
• Public hearing for oversized accessory structure at 1745 Mesquite Valley Road (3,000 sq ft, 20 ft tall)
• Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider special exceptions and variances for residential properties. Decisions will focus on garage conversions, carport setbacks, and oversized accessory structures.

• Special Exception for garage conversion at 2702 Virginia Drive
• Variance for carport to encroach 3 feet into side yard setback at 1417 Easter Heights Drive
• Special Exception for 3,000 sq ft accessory structure (20 ft height) at 1745 Mesquite Valley Road

Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation

The board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also consider authorizing a public hearing and notice for the P25 Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a finance department update.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY 2026-2027 annual budget
• Resolution authorizing public hearing and notice for P25 Public Safety Radio System Upgrade
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026
• Finance department update
• Citizen input on board-related matters

Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board

The Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to review a draft of the city's Annual Incentive Report. The agenda also includes staff reports and a discussion regarding future meeting topics.

• Review of Annual Incentive Report Draft

Historic Mesquite, Inc.

Historic Mesquite, Inc. holds a regular meeting. The board will vote on consent items including approval of May 2026 meeting minutes and financial statements. The executive director will report, and the board will schedule the next meeting for July 28, 2026. No major new business is listed.

• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2026 financial statements
• Next meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 at Noah Range House

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a text amendment to establish regulations for data centers, backup generators, and battery energy storage systems. The body will also consider two specific zoning changes for commercial and residential properties.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-01 regarding Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Zoning change for 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Blvd to allow an electrical contractor office and warehouse
• Zoning change for 1303 Buena Vista Street to allow an accessory dwelling unit
• Proposed lot size reduction from 21,780 to 7,800 sq ft at 1303 Buena Vista Street
• Proposed parking reduction from four spaces to two at 1303 Buena Vista Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning change for an electrical contractor office with outdoor storage at 1402/1406 Rodeo Center Blvd, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1303 Buena Vista Street, and a citywide zoning text amendment to establish regulations for data centers and battery energy storage systems. The commission will also receive a director's report on recent city council actions and discuss training topics.

• Public hearing on zoning change to Planned Development – General Retail with Conditional Use Permit for electrical contractor office and warehouse at 1402/1406 Rodeo Center Blvd
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1303 Buena Vista Street with reduced lot size and parking requirements
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-01 to add regulations for data centers, backup generators, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Director's report on City Council action from June 15, 2026
• Discussion of training topics for the commission

Mesquite Housing Board

The Mesquite Housing Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, conduct annual board training, and hold an informal hearing for Housing Choice Voucher program participants regarding individual family determinations. The meeting also includes public input and discussion of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes of May 14, 2026 meeting
• Annual board training session
• Informal hearing for HCV participant determinations
• Opportunity for public input
• Next meeting tentatively set for July 16, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hear staff presentations on departmental strategies and the FY 2026-27 budget, then vote on a consent agenda including a $3 million land purchase at 430-400 S. Ebrite Street and 226-220 W. Gross Street, plus contracts for bank depository services, water loss reduction, generator maintenance, storage hardware, and a transit plan. A public hearing will be held on the 2026-2027 CDBG budget and Action Plan.

• Purchase of 2.737 acres on South Ebrite Street and West Gross Street for $3,000,000 plus closing costs
• Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program Phase II contract with Holistic Utility Solutions for $890,500
• Bank Depository Agreement with Bank of America for $90,862.25 annually for 3 years
• Annual preventative maintenance of emergency generators contract with Clifford Power Systems up to $169,958
• Transit Development Plan contract with KFH Group for $137,088

The City Council approved the purchase of a 2.737-acre property for $3 million to support future park and economic development. The council also approved several contracts for water reduction, maintenance, and data storage, and adopted the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Crandall to adjust ETJ boundaries
• Approved Bank of America as bank depository ($90,862.25 annually)
• Approved Holistic Utility Solutions contract for water reduction ($890,500)
• Approved Clifford Power Systems contract for generator maintenance ($169,958)
• Approved Sequel Data Systems contract for storage hardware ($212,280)
• Approved KFH Group contract for Transit Development Plan ($137,088)
• Approved purchase of 2.737-acre property for $3 million

City Council

The City Council will review budget presentations for several departments and hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant budget. The meeting includes several high-value contract approvals and a significant real estate acquisition.

• Purchase of 2.737 acres at S. Ebrite St. and W. Gross St. for $3,000,000
• Contract with Holisus, LLC for Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program: $890,500
• Storage expansion hardware award to Sequel Data Systems: $212,280
• Emergency generator maintenance contract with Clifford Power Systems: up to $169,958
• Transit Development Plan contract with KFH Group: up to $137,088

Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation

The Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation board will vote on financing documents for the Avanti Hills multifamily housing project. The board will also review updates on several other local housing developments. Standard administrative items and public comments will be addressed.

• Approve Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes for Avanti Hills
• Finalize financing docs for 2235 East Glen Boulevard project
• Review status of Wooded Lake Apartments and Torrington Creekside
• Discuss updates for Palladium Carver Living and Lawson Road Apartments
• Approve minutes from February 2, 2026 meeting

Misc. Notifications / Public Notices

The city and the Mesquite Police Association will discuss amending their current memorandum of understanding, which expires September 30, 2026. Negotiations will cover officer compensation, work hours, leave policies, and union access. The meeting allows for private caucuses under Texas labor law.

• Amendment to police union MOU expiring Sept 30, 2026
• Officer compensation and pay structure discussions
• Work hours, holidays, and leave policy updates
• Union access and compensatory time provisions
• Timeline review for final contract adoption

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and receive updates on the Paschall Park Athletic Fields project, as well as Parks and Recreation Month activities and board member training. Staff reports will cover parks, recreation, park projects, and golf services. The meeting also includes procedural items like public comment and minutes approval.

• Update on Paschall Park Athletic Fields
• Discussion of Parks and Recreation Month
• Board Member Training session
• Staff report on Park Projects
• Staff report on Golf Services

Parks and Recreation Tree Board

The Tree Board will review the latest citywide tree report including data on tree losses and new plantings. The board will also discuss Tree City USA status and relevant tree code matters.

• Citywide Tree Report (Losses and Plantings)
• Tree City USA status
• Tree Code review

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning changes. One would allow a convenience store with fuel sales at the corner of FM 740 and FM 2757. Another would allow office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive. Commissioners will also receive a briefing on data center regulations.

• Zoning change for convenience store with 12 fueling positions, modified 500-foot separation from residential (KCAD Property ID 234837)
• Zoning change and conditional use permit for office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive
• Briefing on data center regulations
• Discussion of training topics for the commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two zoning applications: a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel sales and a warehouse with outdoor storage. The Commission also received a briefing on data center regulations.

• Approved 7-Eleven convenience store zoning (6-0)
• Approved warehouse zoning with outdoor storage (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Received briefing on data center regulations
• Approved training session for August 1, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings and consider recommending approval of zoning changes. One request is for a convenience store with 12 fuel pumps at the corner of FM 740 and FM 2757. Another request is for office/warehouse with outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive. The commission will also receive a briefing on data center regulations and discuss training topics.

• Zoning change from Agricultural to Planned Development – General Retail for a convenience store with 12 fueling positions at east corner of FM 740 and FM 2757
• Zoning change from North Gus Thomasson Corridor to Planned Development – Light Commercial with conditional use permit for office/warehouse and outdoor storage at 2909 Live Oak Drive
• Receive report on recent City Council actions on zoning items from May 18 and June 1, 2026
• Briefing on data center regulations
• Discussion of training topics and options for the Commission

Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board

The Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board will review committee reports and vote on recommendations to the City Council for two façade grant applications on East Davis Street. The meeting also includes updates on Main Street programs and partner organizations.

• Vote on Façade Grant Application for 106 E Davis St
• Vote on Façade Grant Application for 108 E Davis St
• Review Main Street NOW Conference takeaways
• Committee projects reports for Organization, Design, Promotion, and Economic Vitality
• Updates from Historic Mesquite, Visit Mesquite, and Public Works

Mesquite Library Advisory Board

City Council

The council will receive departmental budget presentations for FY2026-27 and a briefing on data center development standards. Public hearings include a zoning change for an outdoor storage yard at 4501 IH-30. The consent agenda covers contracts for playground replacement ($301,799), medical supplies ($225,000), and collection services. Council will also consider reducing a parkland dedication fee for Avanti Hills and appoint a Youth Advisory Board member.

• Budget presentations from Communications, Economic Development, IT, Solid Waste departments
• Briefing on data center development standards
• Public hearing on zoning for outdoor storage yard at 4501 IH-30
• Contract for Blackwood Park playground replacement up to $301,799
• Agreement with Linebarger for collection of court fines, fees, and unpaid utility accounts

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including the FY2026-27 strategic goals, speed limit changes on I-635, and multiple contracts. Separately, after discussion, the council authorized a 30% collection fee on delinquent municipal court fines and fees. Several other items including a playground replacement and medical supply contract were also approved.

• Adopted FY2026-27 strategic goals (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit revisions on I-635 (unanimous)
• Authorized 30% collection fee on delinquent court fines (separate item)
• Approved Blackwood Park playground replacement up to $301,799 (unanimous)
• Approved annual emergency medical supplies contract up to $225,000 (unanimous)
• Approved annual personal computers contract up to $484,000 (unanimous)
• Approved pump/motor replacement at Hailey Pump Station up to $199,865 (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with University Park for CDL testing (unanimous)