Mesquite public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a Chapter 380 economic development performance agreement with Fritz Industries Inc., offering incentives to promote local business. The council will also vote on a zoning amendment to adjust unit counts in a senior living development at 2235 East Glen Boulevard. Multiple consent agenda items include contracts for uniform rentals ($235,748), a Lenco BearCat vehicle ($391,068), and cybersecurity services ($155,550).

• Public hearing on Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Fritz Industries Inc.
• Zoning amendment for senior living at 2235 East Glen Boulevard (unit mix adjustment)
• Purchase of Lenco BearCat vehicle for $391,068 via GSA contract
• Annual uniform rental contract with Cintas Corporation up to $235,747.98
• Change order No. 2 for Mesquite Heritage Trail Phase II in the amount of $102,760

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will consider a $33.9 million contract for paving, drainage, and utility improvements on La Prada Drive, along with a $93,750 COPS grant to fund a police officer. The council also holds public hearings on two zoning changes: a 36-unit multifamily development at 4741 N. Galloway Avenue and an accessory dwelling unit at 6713 Emerson Drive. Numerous board appointments and consent agenda items, including a $321,280 drainage study contract, are scheduled for approval.

• Contract with McMahon Contracting, LP for $33,930,863.59 for La Prada Drive improvements from Motley Drive to Pinehurst Lane
• Resolution accepting a $93,750 COPS grant with $31,250 city match to add a commissioned police officer
• Public hearing for zoning change to allow a 36-unit multifamily development at 4741 North Galloway Avenue
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit at 6713 Emerson Drive to allow an accessory dwelling unit exceeding size and height limits
• Resolution approving tax-exempt obligations via Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation for the Avanti Hills development by KCG Avanti Hills, LP

The council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously and moved several contracts and resolutions. It accepted the FY 2025 COPS grant of $93,750 with a city contribution of $31,250, and authorized a $321,280 engineering study for the Stream 2B4 drainage. It also approved a $119,577 UPS replacement contract and a $33,930,863.59 contract for La Prada Drive paving, drainage and utility improvements.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit 2024 Community Development Block Grant report to HUD
• Approved acceptance of FY 2025 COPS grant $93,750 and city contribution $31,250
• Approved UPS replacement contract with Summus Industries up to $119,577.42
• Approved engineering services contract with Walter P. Moore for Stream 2B4 Drainage Study, $321,280
• Approved La Prada Drive paving, drainage and utility improvements contract with McMahon Contracting, $33,930,863.59

City Council

The council approved Resolution No. 53‑2025 authorizing the City Manager to finalize a Texas Department of Transportation agreement to provide traffic signal equipment at the I‑30 and Northwest Drive intersection, with the state reimbursing up to $14,250. It also approved Resolution No. 52‑2025 canvassing the November 4 election results and ordering a runoff election for Place 4 on December 13, and adopted ordinances authorizing two special‑assessment revenue bond series and updating the city’s building and fire codes.

• Approved Resolution No. 53‑2025 authorizing TxDOT traffic signal agreement (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution No. 52‑2025 canvassing November 4 election results and ordering Dec 13 runoff (unanimously)
• Approved scheduling a special council meeting on Dec 22 to canvass runoff returns (unanimously)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5213 authorizing Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Series 2025 – Solterra PD Area A‑2‑A‑4 (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5214 authorizing Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Series 2025 – Solterra PD Area C‑4 (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5215 adopting the 2024 International Building Code with local amendments (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5216 adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved remaining items on the Consent Agenda (unanimously)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will consider a public hearing on a zoning application to change the site at 4401 North Belt Line Road from General Retail to Planned Development, allowing a Mobile Food Unit Park. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, staff presentations on the IT Strategic Plan and a foreign trade zone briefing, and several procurement contracts ranging from solid‑waste trucks to police interceptors. A resolution will approve the city’s $14,926.68 contribution to the 2025‑2026 STEP traffic‑enforcement grant, and another resolution will authorize a Chapter 380 Economic Development Performance Agreement with Peter Piper, LLC. Executive session will address pending litigation, real‑property matters, personnel issues, and an economic‑development incentive for a company on Sam Houston Road.

• Public hearing on Zoning Application No. Z0925-0419 for Culinary Community Kitchen, 4401 North Belt Line Road – change to Planned Development with Mobile Food Unit Park
• Resolution approving $14,926.68 city contribution to the 2025‑2026 Comprehensive Safety Grant for the STEP Program
• RFP No. 2023‑096 renewal with Routeware for route optimization, billing, payment system – $126,530.88
• Bid No. 2026‑006 purchase of 17 police interceptors – up to $906,004.53
• Resolution authorizing Economic Development Performance Agreement with Peter Piper, LLC (Chapter 380) to provide incentives for business growth

The council approved a series of contracts and resolutions, including a $948,760 purchase of four medium‑duty trucks for commercial solid waste. It also approved the STEP safety grant, a foreign‑trade subzone for Hithium Tech USA Inc., and several utility and public‑safety contracts. All items on the Consent Agenda were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $14,926.68 STEP program grant for selective traffic enforcement
• Approved resolution supporting Hithium Tech USA Inc. foreign‑trade subzone
• Approved $126,530.88 renewal of Routeware license for solid‑waste routing
• Approved $586,725 contract for utility concrete repairs – Area 1
• Approved purchase of up to $906,004.53 for seventeen police interceptors
• Approved $948,760 purchase of four medium‑duty trucks for commercial solid waste
• Approved $318,940 engineering services contract for Jane Street paving, drainage, water and wastewater improvements

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings and consider ordinances for property assessments in the Solterra Public Improvement District and a zoning change to allow HVAC manufacturing at 1755 East US Highway 80. Consent agenda items include a $2.17 million water main repair contract, purchase of police K9 units and solid waste loaders, and a fire department position ordinance. The council will also discuss naming city facilities, receive financial statements, and consider appointments to municipal judge positions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on zoning change from PD-Commercial to PD-Commercial with Conditional Use Permit for HVAC manufacturing at 1755 E US 80
• Public hearings and ordinances to levy assessments on Solterra PID Improvement Areas A-2, A-3.1, A-3.2, A-4, A-5, and C-4
• Contract award of $2,172,970 to RUTS Construction for Large Water Valve & Water Main Repair Project
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe K9 units for Police Department at $106,390
• Purchase of four rear loaders for residential solid waste at $1,164,390

The council unanimously appointed Rachel Rider as Municipal Court Associate Judge effective November 17, 2025, and Warren Nystrom as Municipal Court Alternate Judge effective December 1, 2025. The council also approved Ordinance No. 5206 establishing classifications and authorized positions for the Mesquite Fire Department as of November 1, 2025. Additionally, the council elected incumbent Stanley Jaglowski to the Texas Municipal League Region 13 Board of Directors.

• Appointed Rachel Rider as Municipal Court Associate Judge (effective 11/17/2025) – approved unanimously
• Appointed Warren Nystrom as Municipal Court Alternate Judge (effective 12/1/2025) – approved unanimously
• Elected Stanley Jaglowski to Texas Municipal League Region 13 Board – motion carried (6 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5206 establishing fire department classifications and authorized positions – approved on Consent Agenda
• Approved Resolution 45-2025 authorizing City Manager to execute interlocal agreement with North Texas Municipal Water District – approved on Consent Agenda
• Approved Resolution 46-2025 reimbursement agreement for Solterra Public Improvement District Areas A-2, A-3.1, A-3.2, A-4 – approved on Consent Agenda
• Approved Resolution 47-2025 reimbursement agreement for Solterra Public Improvement District Area A-5 – approved on Consent Agenda
• Approved Resolution 48-2025 reimbursement agreement for Solterra Public Improvement District Area C-4 – approved on Consent Agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss the final design for the Lawson Road Reconstruction Project and receive briefings on downtown traffic calming. The body will also consider several zoning applications and economic development incentives.

• Professional Engineering Services Contract for Lawson Road Reconstruction Project: $2,856,700.00
• Purchase of 2028 Mesquite Pumper Truck: $1,042,004.00
• Annual supply of Neptune Mach 10 V5 Electronic Water Meters: not to exceed $904,233.71
• Zoning change for 2031 Hillview Drive to allow a single-family home
• Zoning change for 3550 Lawson Road to Planned Development – Commercial

The council denied Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s request to change rates within the city and ordered the company to reimburse the city’s reasonable rate‑case expenses. It also approved several ordinances and contracts, including updates to political contribution limits, TMRS benefit adjustments, a risk‑management system contract, tire and water‑meter supply contracts, a new pumper truck purchase, and a $100,000 grant for airport maintenance. All items were approved on the consent agenda.

• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery rate change application (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5202 updating political contribution limits (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5203 authorizing TMRS benefit updates and COLA (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved RFP No. 2025-162 for Origami Risk Management system up to $246,400 (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved Bid No. 2025-165 awarding $300,000 tire supply contract to Southern Tire Mart (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved Bid No. 2025-192 purchasing 2028 Mesquite Pumper Truck for $1,042,004 (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved Bid No. 2026-001 awarding $904,233.71 water‑meter contract to Core & Main (approved on consent agenda)
• Approved $100,000 grant agreement with TxDOT Aviation Division for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (approved on consent agenda)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold public hearings on a 254‑unit senior affordable housing development by KCG Avanti Hills, including a resolution for non‑competitive 4% housing tax credits and bond financing. The meeting also includes staff presentations, a consent agenda of routine items, and several contract authorizations ranging from fiber‑optic repairs to manhole rehabilitation. Additional resolutions address budget amendments, hazardous waste agreements, and utility service contracts.

• Ordinance amending the FY 2024‑25 budget (Ordinance No. 5132).
• Resolution authorizing up to $158,000 for Amendment No. 3 to the Dallas Area Hazardous Waste Interlocal Agreement.
• RFP No. 2025‑099: contract with Future Telecom, Inc. for fiber‑optic cabling repair/maintenance, not to exceed $400,000.
• Bid No. 2025‑169: contract with Ameresco, Inc. for manhole rehabilitation, amount $1,568,705.
• Public hearing and resolution for KCG Avanti Hills senior affordable housing (254 units) seeking 4% tax credits and bond issuance.

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions were the approval of a settlement with Atmos Energy to address rate reviews, an amendment to the FY 2024‑25 budget, and a road name change. Additional resolutions adopted an investment policy, authorized a hazardous‑waste agreement, expressed intent to reimburse future obligations, and designated officials for the Texas Local Government Investment Pool.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously (motion by Casper, seconded by Green)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5195 settling Atmos Energy rate review (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5196 amending FY 2024‑25 budget (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5197 renaming part of McKenzie Road to McKenzie Court (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. 34‑2025 authorizing up to $158,000 for hazardous waste agreement (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. 35‑2025 adopting an Investment Policy (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. 36‑2025 expressing intent to reimburse future obligations (on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Resolution No. 37‑2025 authorizing mayor to designate officials for TexPool (on Consent Agenda)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold a public hearing to amend the City Code fee schedule and reauthorize building permit fees. It will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a police budget amendment and zoning changes. Contracts worth up to $3.8 million for the Convention Center remodel, $389,900 for traffic signal engineering, and $138,958.69 for a broadcast system upgrade will be authorized.

• Ordinance to update the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for city fees
• Contract with Granicus LLC for broadcast system upgrade, up to $138,958.69
• Professional Engineering Services contract with Lee Engineering, $389,900.00 for signal timing plans
• Supplemental Agreement for Mesquite Convention Center remodel, GMP $3,801,046.00
• Amendment No. 3 to the Police State Seizure Budget, $85,000.00

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included adopting a population figure of 157,436 for the city. It also approved an ordinance settling the 2025 Atmos Energy rate review, deeming existing rates unreasonable and adopting new tariffs. Additional unanimous approvals were made for a utility‑relocation reimbursement agreement, joint election contracts with Kaufman and Dallas counties, a remote broadcast system upgrade, and a professional engineering contract for signal timing.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance setting city population at 157,436 (unanimous)
• Approved Atmos Energy negotiated settlement ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved utility relocation reimbursement resolution with TxDOT (unanimous)
• Approved joint election contract with Kaufman County (unanimous)
• Approved election services contract with Dallas County (unanimous)
• Approved Avior PRO Remote Broadcast System Upgrade contract up to $138,958.69 (unanimous)
• Approved Lee Engineering signal timing contract for $389,900.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and a property tax rate of $0.730000 per $100 assessed valuation, along with a new Downtown Mesquite Special Purpose Zoning District. The agenda also includes several contract awards, employment agreements for top city officials, and appointments. Items postponed from the August 4 meeting will be reconsidered.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-26 budget and tax rate of $0.730000 per $100 assessed valuation
• Public hearing to create Downtown Mesquite DM Special Purpose Zoning District, replacing Central Business and Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor overlay districts
• Award contract for Military Parkway Trail to Estrada Concrete Company for $839,205
• Consider zoning change for QuikTrip convenience store with fuel sales and carwash at IH-20 and FM-740
• Authorize employment agreements with severance for City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge

The council unanimously approved the 2025‑26 city budget and ratified the accompanying property‑tax revenue increase. It also approved several contracts, including the Military Parkway Trail project and purchase of three police interceptors. The Youth Advisory Board was expanded by two regular member positions and two new members were appointed. Additional actions included a land purchase at 4503 Oates Drive and a supplemental transit agreement with STAR Transit.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved property‑tax revenue increase ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Military Parkway Trail, $839,205 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three police interceptors, up to $159,610.50 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add two regular members to Youth Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Marykay Aguilar and Daniel Perez to Youth Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of property at 4503 Oates Drive for $160,000 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agreement with STAR Transit, $553,849 (unanimous)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will discuss and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and the associated ad valorem tax rate. A public hearing will be held to receive citizen input on the budget and tax proposal. The meeting also includes public hearings on two zoning applications and approval of several change orders and procurement contracts.

• Adopt ordinance providing funds for the FY 2025‑26 budget (Item 25-77487)
• Ratify property tax revenue increase for FY 2025‑26 (Item 25-77519)
• Public hearing and consideration of the FY 2025‑26 ad valorem tax rate (Item 25-775010)
• Zoning Application Z0525‑0395 to add a flex office building at 1202 Interstate Highway 30 (Item 25-776011)
• Approve Change Orders 1‑3 for New Fire Station No. 2 construction, total $533,072.26 (Item 25-77566)

The City Council approved several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, an interlocal agreement with Wylie, a procurement contract for SMART Hydro‑guard Auto Flushers, and change orders for fire‑station projects. Council members postponed the FY 2025‑26 budget and the ratification of its property‑tax revenue increase to the August 18 meeting. They also approved an ad valorem tax rate not to exceed $0.7500 per $100 of valuation for FY 2025‑26. A public hearing was held for a zoning amendment, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Wylie for cooperative purchasing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SMART Hydro‑guard Auto Flushers, up to $147,506.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Materials Testing Services, $29,867.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 1‑3 for New Fire Station No. 2 construction, $533,072.26 (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of FY 2025‑26 budget to August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed ratification of FY 2025‑26 property‑tax revenue increase to August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ad valorem tax rate not to exceed $0.7500 per $100 valuation for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and consider several consent-agenda items, including a $5,771,805 sewer main repair contract and a $2,742,183 roadway maintenance contract. A public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for a light industrial development with a brewery at 2100 E US Highway 80 is also scheduled. The council will receive briefings from STAR Transit on public transportation and an economic development quarterly update, and will discuss two economic development projects in executive session.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025-26 budget
• Resolution to apply for $1,047,108 in Community Development Block Grant funds for 2025-2026
• Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for $5,771,805 for Samuell Parks Farms/Scyene Sewer Main Repair/Rehabilitation
• Contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. for $2,742,183 for roadway maintenance on Walker Street, Tripp Road and Mariposa Drive
• Zoning change to allow brewery and light industrial uses at 2100 E US Highway 80

The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included Ordinance No. 5176 that updates the Annual Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Phase 1–6 improvements in the Polo Ridge Public Improvement District No. 2. The council also held two executive‑session meetings under Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.087 to discuss pending litigation and commercial/economic‑development information, with no executive action taken. A public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget was conducted, and no members of the public offered comments.

• Approved Consent Agenda items unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5176 updating Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Polo Ridge PID phases 1‑6 (unanimous vote)
• Held executive‑session under § 551.071 to consult attorney on litigation; no action required
• Held executive‑session under § 551.087 to discuss commercial/financial info on U.S. Highway 80 & Jane St project; no action required
• Conducted public hearing for FY 2025‑26 budget; received no public comments
• Presented Certificates of Appreciation to four City employees for outstanding service

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The body will also consider several zoning changes and approve contracts for infrastructure and facility design.

• Contract with Jim Bowman Construction, LP for 2025 Alley Reconstruction in the amount of $2,148,041.50
• Amendment for architectural services with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. for a New Public Safety Training Facility in the amount of $282,725.00
• Zoning request for Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC to expand an electric substation at 200 and 427 Gross Road
• Zoning request for BJ’s Wholesale Club to allow limited fuel sales at 4444 North Galloway Avenue
• Zoning request for Lawson and Clay Properties, LLC for retail development at 2200 Lawson Road

The City Council voted 6‑1 to waive the parkland dedication requirements and the associated fee for the 2910 Motley Senior Living project. The council also approved the consent agenda items, including the public‑housing authority plan, the UPS nomination for the Texas Enterprise Zone, a $2,148,041.50 street‑repair contract, and a $282,725 architectural‑services amendment. Finally, John Funderburk was appointed as an alternate member of the Building Standards Board by unanimous vote.

• Waived parkland dedication and fee for 2910 Motley Senior Living (6-1)
• Appointed John Funderburk as Alternate Member of Building Standards Board (unanimous)
• Approved Public Housing Authority 5‑Year and Annual Plan (unanimous)
• Approved UPS nomination for Texas Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,148,041.50 street repairs contract with Jim Bowman Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized $282,725.00 amendment for architectural services to BRW Architects (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a pre-meeting to receive strategy and budget presentations from Library, Neighborhood Services, and Planning departments for FY2025-26. During the regular meeting, the consent agenda includes purchasing two downtown properties ($289,000 for 211 W Main St and $800,000 for 105 S Broad St), a bucket truck, a fire records management system, and several code amendments. Public hearings will be held on the CDBG budget and Consolidated Plan, a zoning change for a used clothing store, and an economic development agreement amendment. The council will also discuss litigation and property acquisition in executive session.

• Purchase of 211 West Main Street for $289,000
• Purchase of 105 South Broad Street for $800,000
• Contract for Fire Records Management System up to $94,439/year
• Zoning change to allow used clothing sales at 1645 N Town East Blvd, Unit 503
• Interlocal agreement with Sunnyvale for traffic signal operation and data sharing

The council approved several items on the consent agenda, including two new parking and vehicle ordinances, a revision to the Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan, a bucket‑truck purchase, a fire records management system contract, an interlocal agreement with Sunnyvale, and the purchase of two city properties. The property at 105 South Broad Street was approved for purchase at $800,000, and the property at 211 West Main Street was approved for purchase at $289,000. The Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation budget for FY 2025‑26 was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5171 prohibiting parking on both sides of Highland Village Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5172 prohibiting commercial vehicles on Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved revision to the City Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a bucket truck for park services up to $153,707 (unanimous)
• Authorized $94,439 contract for fire records management system (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with the Town of Sunnyvale for traffic signal coordination (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 211 West Main Street for $289,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 105 South Broad Street for $800,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change to allow an auto dealership with major repair and collision services at 20100 IH 635. The consent agenda includes contracts for fire apparatus repairs ($300,000), emergency vehicle equipment installation ($600,000), a guaranteed maximum price of $7,296,409 for a new public safety training facility, and a medical assessments contract ($250,000). The council will also receive departmental budget presentations for FY 2025-26 and second-quarter financial statements.

• Public hearing on zoning change for auto dealership with major repair at 20100 IH 635 (Z0225-0383)
• Guaranteed Maximum Price of $7,296,409 for new Public Safety Training Facility with Crossland Construction
• Annual contract for emergency vehicle equipment installation up to $600,000 with Dana Safety Supply
• Annual fire apparatus repair contract up to $300,000 with Siddons Martin Emergency Group
• Resolution supporting TxDOT grant for Phase I of North Mesquite Creek Trail from East Glen Boulevard to Mesquite Valley Road

The council approved a supplemental agreement to build a new public safety training facility with a guaranteed maximum price of $7,296,409. It also approved a fee-in-lieu of $418,357.68 for parkland dedication at the Torrington Briarwood Apartments and adopted the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation's mid‑year amended budget. Several contracts for fire apparatus repair, emergency vehicle equipment, and professional health services were authorized.

• Approved supplemental agreement for new public safety training facility, GMP $7,296,409 (consent agenda)
• Approved fee-in-lieu of $418,357.68 for parkland dedication at Torrington Briarwood Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation mid‑year amended budget FY 2024‑25 (unanimous)
• Authorized $300,000 annual fire apparatus repair contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group (consent agenda)
• Authorized $600,000 annual emergency vehicle equipment installation contract with Dana Safety Supply (consent agenda)
• Authorized $250,000 professional services contract with On Duty Health‑Texas for employee health assessments (consent agenda)
• Approved FY2026 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant of $20,833 for software and $8,667 for camera, with city match (consent agenda)
• Approved support for TxDOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set‑Aside for Phase I of North Mesquite Creek Trail (consent agenda)

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will meet to consider issuing bonds for drainage and water projects, awarding paving and public safety contracts, and holding public hearings on a commercial zoning request and a tax incentive program for a solar manufacturer.

• Authorize $32.2M in tax certificates of obligation
• Authorize $42.8M in general obligation refunding bonds
• Authorize $3.85M in drainage utility system revenue bonds
• Authorize $36.8M in waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds
• Public hearing on zoning 5801 Shannon Road to Planned Development - Commercial

The Mesquite City Council unanimously approved four ordinances authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds totaling $115,650,000. The bonds cover combination tax and limited surplus revenue certificates, general obligation refunding bonds, municipal drainage utility system revenue bonds, and waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds. Additional items on the consent agenda, including the May 5 meeting minutes and a resolution for an interlocal agreement with the Purchasing Cooperative of America, were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 5164 authorizing up to $32,200,000 in combination tax and limited surplus revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5165 authorizing up to $42,800,000 in general obligation refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5166 authorizing up to $3,850,000 in municipal drainage utility system revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5167 authorizing up to $36,800,000 in waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda items, including minutes of the May 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America (unanimous)
• Removed Item No. 11 from the consent agenda for separate consideration (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings on two zoning applications, including a proposed family entertainment center at 1738 North Town East Boulevard and an age‑restricted townhome development at 2795 Clay Mathis Road. The council will also consider and authorize contracts for a North Gus Thomasson Road Corridor Study ($185,000), playground safety surfacing for Valley Creek Park (up to $138,526.20), and purchase of a 2025 LeeBoy 8515E street‑maintenance vehicle (up to $317,292.89). Additional items on the consent agenda include the purchase of real property at 2436 Lindale Lane for $250,000 and a lease of city‑owned property at 3400 McKenzie Road, which will be discussed in executive session.

• Public hearing on Zoning Application No. Z0325-0390 for a family entertainment center at 1738 North Town East Boulevard (former Sears building)
• Public hearing on Zoning Application No. Z1123-0338 for an age‑restricted townhome development at 2795 Clay Mathis Road
• Contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. for North Gus Thomasson Road Corridor Study, $185,000
• Playground safety surfacing contract for Valley Creek Park, up to $138,526.20
• Purchase of 2025 LeeBoy 8515E street‑maintenance vehicle for Streets Division, up to $317,292.89

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which included contracts for a road study, park surfacing, office supplies, a street‑maintenance vehicle, a property purchase, and the reappointment of a water‑district board member. In a public hearing, Councilmembers unanimously approved Zoning Application No. Z0325‑0390 and Ordinance No. 5162, allowing a Main Event family entertainment center at 1738 North Town East Boulevard. The council postponed consideration of Zoning Application No. Z1123‑0338 for an age‑restricted townhome development at 2795 Clay Mathis Road.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (strategic goals, contracts, property purchase, water board reappointment) – unanimous
• Approved $185,000 North Gus Thomasson Road Corridor Study contract with LJA Engineering (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $138,526.20 Valley Creek Park playground surfacing contract with Robertson Industries (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $105,000 annual office products contract with Staples Advantage (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $317,292.89 purchase of 2025 LeeBoy 8515E for Streets Division (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $250,000 purchase of property at 2436 Lindale Lane (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Zoning Application No. Z0325‑0390 and Ordinance No. 5162 for Main Event entertainment center – unanimous
• Postponed Zoning Application No. Z1123‑0338 for Serenity Senior Living II townhome project

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning code amendment limiting gates on private fences to five feet and prohibiting privacy mesh on chain-link fences. Other action items include approving a $670,000 Evans Park spray zone contract, a $475,000 brush grinding contract, and change orders for road and tank projects. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to rezone 10079 South Belt Line Road to single-family residential and another to allow daycare at 1515 East Kearney Street.

• Ordinance amending fence regulations: no gates exceeding 5 feet on private fences accessing alleys or easements, no privacy mesh/slats on chain-link fences
• Bid No. 2025-046: Evans Park Spray Zone site construction contract with Fast General Contracting LLC, $670,000
• RFP No. 2025-067: Annual brush grinding contract with LETCO Group (Living Earth), $475,000, one-year with four renewals
• Change Order No. 2 for South Parkway Reconstruction (US 80 to Peachtree Road), $317,210 additional
• Public hearings for zoning at 10079 South Belt Line Road (to R-3 single-family) and 1515 East Kearney Street (daycare conditional use permit)

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included Ordinance No. 5160 amending fence regulations in the City Code. It also approved contracts for Evans Park spray work, annual brush grinding, drainage channel management, and several change orders for roadway and bridge projects. A public hearing was held on Zoning Application No. Z0924-0369 for a rezoning to R‑3 Single‑Family at 10079 South Belt Line Road.

• Unanimously approved the Consent Agenda
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5160 amending fence regulations (approved on Consent Agenda)
• Approved Bid No. 2025-046 for Evans Park Spray Zone up to $670,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved RFP No. 2025-067 for Annual Brush Grinding up to $475,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Bid No. 2025-075 for Drainage Channel Management up to $128,900 (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized Change Order No. 2 to Bid No. 2024-013 (South Parkway Reconstruction) $317,210 (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized Change Order No. 2 to Bid No. 2024-016 (Oates Drive Roadway Maintenance) $44,606.25 (Consent Agenda)
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 to Bid No. 2024-163 (Barnes Bridge Tanks Rehabilitation) $96,430 (Consent Agenda)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to support a 313-unit affordable rental housing development at 23701 LBJ Freeway by Torrington Briarwood LP, using 4% Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt obligations. Other major items include zoning changes for a 300-unit multifamily development at 5201 Northwest Drive and an age-restricted townhome project at 2795 Clay Mathis Road, as well as approval of several contracts including a $1.5 million 9-1-1 system upgrade.

• Public hearing on 313-unit affordable housing development at 23701 LBJ Freeway using Housing Tax Credits
• Zoning application for age-restricted townhome development at 2795 Clay Mathis Road (Z1123-0338)
• Zoning change for 300-unit multifamily and light commercial at 5201 Northwest Drive (Z0125-0381)
• Authorize $1.5 million contract with AT&T for Next Generation 9-1-1 ESInet equipment and maintenance
• Consider Chapter 380 agreement for LF Gateway LP at 3201 East Cartwright Road, waiving $100,000 payment

The Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously, which included several procurement contracts and engineering service agreements. Notably, it authorized a contract with AT&T Corp. for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 ESInet equipment and maintenance up to $1,500,000.00. The Council also unanimously appointed Nicole Walters Budworth to the Town East/ Skyline TIRZ Board and Andrew Williams to the Board of Adjustment/Airport Board of Adjustment. A public hearing was held on a resolution of no objection for a 313‑unit affordable housing project, but no adoption vote was recorded.

• Approved Consent Agenda unanimously
• Approved purchase of 12‑yard dump truck ($168,665.52) unanimously
• Approved purchase of 25 roll‑off containers ($145,475.00) unanimously
• Approved Next Generation 9‑1‑1 ESInet contract with AT&T Corp. (up to $1,500,000.00) unanimously
• Approved engineering services contract for Southeast Pump Station ($956,000.00) unanimously
• Approved engineering services contract for Rollingwood Hills Scyene Road waterline ($273,850.00) unanimously
• Approved amendment for IH‑30 utility relocations project ($85,000.00) unanimously
• Appointed Nicole Walters Budworth to TIRZ Board (unanimous) and Andrew Williams to Board of Adjustment/Airport Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone property at 2200 Lawson Road from Planned Development – Mixed Use to Planned Development – General Retail and Townhouses, with a corresponding Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The consent agenda includes several contracts and purchases, such as a fire mitigation rate adjustment, bond authorization, an investment advisory contract, and various equipment purchases.

• Zoning application Z1024-0374 for a retail and townhome development at 2200 Lawson Road
• Contract for CMaR services for Mesquite Convention Center remodel – Phase I design (not to exceed $5,000)
• Paschall Park playground replacement (not to exceed $289,404)
• Purchase of one 500 GPM pumper truck ($514,709)
• Annual supply of personal computers ($480,950)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a Chapter 380 Economic Development Performance Agreement with Town East Mall, LLC, granting economic development incentives. The consent agenda includes items such as creating a Youth Advisory Board, authorizing a TxDOT traffic signal agreement up to $92,740, and contracts for infrastructure projects. The council will also receive a staff presentation on Youth Services updates and recognize Fire Department award recipients. Executive session will discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on Chapter 380 economic development incentives for Town East Mall, LLC
• Ordinance creating Mesquite Youth Advisory Board
• TxDOT agreement for traffic signal equipment at US 80/Galloway and I-635/Gross, max reimbursement $92,740
• Contract for retaining wall reconstruction on Bryan-Belt Line Road at East Grubb Drive, $152,257.68
• Contract for Parkwood Playground replacement, $196,795.50

City Council

The Mesquite City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a proposed 111-unit affordable housing development at 930 Military Parkway and a zoning change for multifamily development at 23701 IH 635. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, such as $7.3 million for sewer interceptor improvements, $8.16 million for an elevated water storage tank, and $144,675 for police fleet cameras. The council will also discuss an economic development project in executive session.

• Public hearing and resolution supporting 930 Military Parkway Living, Ltd.'s application for 9% Housing Tax Credits to build 111 affordable rental units at 930 Military Parkway
• Public hearing on zoning change from Planned Development-Light Commercial and Multifamily to PD-MF for 23701 IH 635 (north of Dean Street)
• Bid No. 2025-024: $7,327,249 contract with Acadia Services for Mesquite McKenzie-Lawson Road Interceptor Improvements
• Bid No. 2025-059: $8,160,200 contract with Landmark Structures I for Trinity Pointe Elevated Storage Tank
• Bid No. 2025-076: $144,675 purchase of in-car cameras and related equipment from Axon Enterprise for police fleet vehicles

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including a contract for project management services for renovating two acquired Dallas County buildings and the Mesquite Convention Center, a software lease, and employment agreements. They will also go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and an economic development project at Town East Boulevard and IH-635.

• Authorize contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for project management services not to exceed $535,566
• Authorize lease of Satori postal software and equipment from Quadient Inc. for $145,131.36 over 48 months
• Authorize employment agreement with Municipal Court Judge Detra Hill
• Authorize employment agreement with City Secretary Sonja Land
• Appoint alternate member to Housing Board for term ending December 31, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the City Code regarding electric vehicle charging stations and zoning amendment procedures. The body is also considering several service contracts and an economic development agreement for 215 West Main Street.

• Economic development and TIRZ No. 2 agreement for 215 West Main Street
• Zoning text amendments for accessory electric vehicle charging stations and fueling station signs
• Contract for Ford repairs and alignments with Randall Reed’s Planet Ford 635 for $150,000.00
• Traffic signal installation at FM 741 and Heartland Parkway for $279,903.52
• Evans Park Spray Zone Project contract with Whirlix Design, Inc. for $284,376.00

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request to allow child day care services at 2850 East Glen Boulevard. The body will also consider several equipment and service contracts via the consent agenda.

• Zoning application Z1124-0376 for child day care services at 2850 East Glen Boulevard
• Contract for 48-gallon Toter trash carts with WasteQuip, LLC not to exceed $423,089.00
• Purchase of five Ford F150 pickups from Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford, Ltd. not to exceed $226,375.25
• Contract for annual landscaping and mowing with Black Enigma, LLC for $148,550.00
• Purchase of body-worn and in-car cameras from Motorola Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $119,074.40