Mesquite public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will review community survey results and an economic development update. Agenda items include approving new pay plans for city personnel and several vehicle purchases. Public hearings are scheduled regarding economic development and affordable housing.
- Contract for body-worn and in-car cameras up to $5,910,098.90
- Ordinance adopting 2023-24 pay plans for city personnel
- Purchase of several Ford and Toyota vehicles totaling over $580,000
- Acquisition of Hangar D 4 at Mesquite Metro Airport for $216,000
- Public hearing for a 300-unit affordable housing development
City Council
The City Council will review staff presentations on residential solid waste service and a housing assessment. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding departmental staffing, municipal retirement benefits, and multiple city contract approvals.
- Ratification of $1,850,000.00 change order for water main construction at Matthew Holzapfel Pump Station
- Contract for emergency equipment installation not to exceed $600,000.00 each for Stolz Telecom, Inc. and Defender Supply, LLC
- Purchase of replacement enterprise data storage solution not to exceed $373,770.00 from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated
- Purchase of seven Dell PowerEdge Servers not to exceed $115,000.00 from Dell, Inc.
- Purchase of five Dodge Chargers for police operations not to exceed $201,295.00 from Cameron Country CDJR
City Council
The City Council will canvass the November 7, 2023, General and Special Election results and install newly elected officials. The meeting includes discussions on various infrastructure projects, zoning changes, and city service agreements.
- Canvass of November 7, 2023, General and Special Election results
- South Parkway Reconstruction (U.S. Highway 80 to Peachtree Road) contract for $16,709,550.00
- Alley Reconstruction 2023 Project contract for $1,196,500.00
- Annual Supply of Rebar bid for $145,800.00
- Traffic Signal installation at State Highway 352 and Belt Line Road for $569,791.35
City Council
The City Council will review several construction bids, including a large aquatic center renovation. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a beer and wine sales variance for a convenience store.
- City Lake Aquatic Center Renovation: up to $3,208,360.00
- Westlake Skate Park construction: $314,890.00
- Travis Williams Renovation pre-fabricated building: $652,387.00
- Purchase of Hangar D 4 at Mesquite Metro Airport: $216,000.00
- Public hearing for beer and wine variance at 1433 South Belt Line Road
City Council
The City Council will review several items including a roadway maintenance contract for Motley Drive and police equipment purchases. Public hearings are also scheduled to discuss zoning amendments for the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay and new industrial developments in Reinvestment Zone No. 12.
- $1,883,456.00 contract for roadway maintenance on Motley Drive
- Zoning amendment to remove the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay from South Buckner Boulevard and Interstate Highway 30
- Purchase of police body armor not to exceed $58,800.00
- Acceptance of Homeland Security Grant funds totaling $266,084.73
- Development of a 210.026-acre industrial park in Reinvestment Zone No. 12
City Council
The City Council will consider several contract awards, including a $3 million project for utility relocation on U.S. 80. The meeting includes public hearings regarding zoning changes for a vehicle dealership and a variety store. The council will also review various equipment purchases and municipal agreements.
- $3,081,232.00 contract for utility relocation on U.S. 80
- Zoning change for a vehicle dealership at 16160-16200 Interstate Highway 635
- $200,338.25 purchase of an Isuzu Jet-Vac Truck
- $378,380.00 purchase of an Elgin Eagle Street Sweeper
- Zoning change for a variety store at 500 North Galloway Avenue
City Council
The council will consider updating the city's comprehensive fee schedule. They will also review various contracts for landscaping, corridor maintenance, and playground resurfacing. Additionally, the meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes.
- Ordinance to update the city's Comprehensive Fee Schedule
- $874,434.00 reimbursement to Mesquite ISD for school construction
- Lease agreement for golf carts and maintenance equipment up to $544,355.04
- Zoning change at 2532 East U.S. Highway 80 for used tire sales and outdoor storage
- $441,242.00 contract for TxDOT corridor maintenance and litter control
City Council
The City Council will review a water and wastewater rate study and investment policy updates. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding city ordinances, population determination, and public improvement district updates.
- Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Forecast presentation
- Ordinance to determine the City of Mesquite population as 154,043
- Contract for Executive Boulevard and Innovate Way reconstruction: $9,312,210.00
- Contract for Big Town Boulevard street repairs: $1,210,384.00
- Zoning applications for properties on East U.S. Highway 80
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and a proposed property tax rate of $0.69 per $100 valuation. The agenda also includes resolutions for a special election to address tax rates exceeding voter approval and a general election for city offices.
- Public hearing on the FY 2023-24 budget and proposed property tax rate
- Paving improvements for Lee Street and Grubb Drive ($2,379,149.20)
- Street repairs for East Kearney Street and Peachtree Road ($1,721,953.50)
- Zoning change for 76-unit age-restricted multifamily development at 1220 N Town East Blvd
- Construction agreement for Mesquite Animal Shelter addition ($3,374,855.12)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and consider an ad valorem tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on various zoning applications, contract awards for city services, and economic development agreements.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and ad valorem tax rate
- Zoning change for 2906 Viva Drive to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Zoning change for 930 Military Parkway for a 111-unit multifamily development
- Economic Development Program agreement for 435 Clay Mathis Road and 2235 East Glen Boulevard
- Annual fuel supply contract not to exceed $2,390,789.00 per fiscal year
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and property assessments within the Solterra Public Improvement District. The agenda also includes several zoning applications and various infrastructure contracts.
- Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
- Bond issuances and assessment plans for Solterra Public Improvement District
- Engineering services contract for City Lake Aquatic Center up to $180,000.00
- Zoning change for a group home at 7020 Shannon Loop
- Annual TASER replacement payments to Axon Enterprise, Inc. up to $128,180.97
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and the Community Development Block Program. The meeting includes departmental strategy presentations and discussions on various city contracts and ordinances.
- Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
- Public hearing for the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Program budget
- Ordinance for Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation participation in Texas Enterprise Zone Program
- Police State Seizure Budget Amendment No. 3 for $195,000.00
- Purchase of police service pistol replacements from GT Distributors, Inc. up to $76,392.25
City Council
The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including major road reconstruction and utility relocations. The meeting also includes public hearings for new zoning requests and economic development agreements. Additionally, staff will present updates on transit ridership and departmental budgets.
- $25,528,996.60 contract for Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard paving and drainage reconstruction
- $3,728,992.00 contract for utility relocation at the IH-635 and US Highway 80 interchange
- Economic Development Program Chapter 380 Agreement with Pluckers - Mesquite, LLC
- $1,560,764.00 contract for Flamingo Way and Bahamas Drive sewer and paving improvements
- Zoning change request for a shopping center at 200 East U.S. Highway 80
City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing up to $61,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a 240-unit apartment complex and an economic development agreement for 3600 Gus Thomasson Road.
- Ordinance authorizing up to $61,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation
- Zoning change for a 240-unit apartment complex at 1400 and 1609 Range Drive
- Economic development agreement for 3600 Gus Thomasson Road
- Ordinance to increase the Temporary Noise Permit Fee
- Extension request for Verde Center Project at 21100 LBJ Freeway
City Council
The City Council will review financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2023. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the IH-20 Business Park and economic development incentives for industrial and electrical projects.
- $1,504,636.49 change order for replacement radios from Motorola Solutions
- Extension of Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant up to $1,250,000
- Contract for playground equipment at Cross Elementary School up to $191,523.53
- Public hearing on the IH-20 Business Park Reinvestment Zone financing plan
- Economic development incentives for a new industrial park on McKenzie Road
City Council
The City Council will review the quarterly police report and consider multiple zoning applications. Items include a convenience store on La Prada Drive and an ordnance manufacturing site on I-635. The council will also consider a property exchange with Mesquite ISD for road improvements.
- Zoning change for a 240-unit apartment complex at 1400 and 1609 Range Drive
- Contract award for mowing maintenance up to $392,762.70
- Purchase of a medium duty bucket truck for up to $311,061.00
- Property exchange with Mesquite ISD for road improvements on Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard
- Zoning change at 2200 La Prada Drive for a convenience store and fuel sales
City Council
The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding zoning amendments and economic development programs. The agenda also includes various contract approvals for city supplies, equipment, and infrastructure projects.
- Zoning change for hotels on Tract 1A near Rodeo Center Boulevard and West Scyene Road
- Economic Development Program Agreement with William C. Christensen III regarding Interstate Highway 635
- Economic Development Program Agreement with LCG 2i Mesquite Long Creek, LLC
- Annual supply of water parts not to exceed $777,199.42
- Revised architectural services contract for Fire Station No. 2 up to $551,825.00
City Council
The City Council will review several bond issuances, including waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds. The agenda also includes a staff presentation on the Gus Thomasson Corridor and public hearings regarding economic development agreements and residential rezoning.
- Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds up to $33,500,000.00
- Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. electric transmission and distribution franchise ordinance
- Economic Development Program agreement with Action TV, Stereo & Appliance for 227 East U.S. Highway 80
- Zoning change from Agricultural to Planned Development at 2120 Cordia Drive
- Annual Vacant Landscaping and Property Preservation Maintenance contract up to $198,275.00
City Council
The Mesquite City Council will review several items, including a pay increase for police officers and firefighters effective April 1, 2023. The meeting includes public hearings regarding youth program standards and new development at 435 Clay Mathis Road. Additionally, the council will consider various city contracts and zoning changes.
- Ordinance to increase starting pay for Police Officers and Firefighters
- Public hearing for a self-storage and rental community at 435 Clay Mathis Road and 2235 East Glen Boulevard
- Marketing services contract award of $84,000.00 for the Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Lease agreement for golf carts and maintenance equipment not to exceed $544,355.04
- Zoning change request for an alternative financial establishment at 3301 Gus Thomasson Road
City Council
The City Council will review financial statements for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The meeting includes discussions on zoning changes, property acquisitions via eminent domain, and several contract awards for city equipment and services.
- Cooling tower replacement at Convention Center: $628,190.00
- Annual supply of Full Circle Clamps: up to $104,675.80
- Purchase of one Side-Loader Truck: up to $137,648.70
- Purchase of one Transfer Trailer: up to $157,269.00
- Purchase of three Ford Utility Pickups: up to $181,720.57
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on four affordable multi-family housing developments. The agenda also includes decisions on vehicle purchases, concrete supplies, and a large building remodel.
- $12,898,488.00 supplemental agreement for Mesquite Service Center Field Services Building remodel
- Public hearings for four affordable multi-family housing developments
- Purchase of seven Ford Escapes ($185,922.12) and five Ford Explorer Interceptors ($254,526.05)
- Ordinance amending commercial solid waste collection rates effective April 1, 2023
- Contract up to $608,375.00 for annual supply of concrete
City Council
The City Council will consider several zoning applications, including a telecommunications tower and a variety store. The agenda also includes approving large contracts for waste management equipment and supporting an 80-unit affordable housing project. Additionally, the council will review ambulance fee increases and police department reports.
- $898,846.00 contract for Transfer Station Compactor Replacement
- $807,153.82 purchase of three 20-yard rear-loaders for solid waste
- Zoning change for a telecommunications tower at 1545 High Point Drive
- Support for 80-unit affordable housing at 3000 East U.S. Highway 80
- Ordinance to increase ambulance transport and lift assist fees
City Council
The City Council will review several zoning applications and resolutions supporting three affordable multi-family housing developments. The agenda also includes major infrastructure contracts, including a $10.6 million paving and utility project.
- $10,638,193.00 contract for Rollingwood Hills subdivision paving and utility improvements
- Zoning change for an alternative financial institution at 1336 N. Galloway Avenue
- Support for three affordable housing developments by Palladium USA International, Inc.
- $313,175.00 contract for sidewalk, pedestrian ramps, and curb replacement
- $145,055.95 purchase of five Ford F-150 pickup trucks
City Council
The City Council is meeting to consider contracts for police vehicles and commercial waste containers. The agenda also includes discussions regarding fire investigator compensation and annual reviews for city officials.
- Purchase of 23 Dodge Chargers for the Police Department up to $841,832.00
- Purchase of commercial solid waste containers up to $3,960,842.00
- On-call compensation for Mesquite Fire Department Fire Investigators
- Annual reviews for the Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary