{ "city": "Mesquite", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mesquite/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Mesquite City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and set tax rate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/8/1607_A_City_Council_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mesquite.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1607&GID=196&G=D1953A6C-EFBF-49E1-92CB-A5043DF68642" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning for contractor office, 277-unit apartment complex, and drone delivery rules", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/8/1606_A_City_Council_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mesquite.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1606&GID=196&G=D1953A6C-EFBF-49E1-92CB-A5043DF68642" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Mesquite City Council to hold public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/7/1604_A_City_Council_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/7/1604_M_City_Council_26-07-20_Minutes_-_Final.pdf", "source": "https://mesquite.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1604&GID=196&G=D1953A6C-EFBF-49E1-92CB-A5043DF68642" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Misc. Notifications / Public Notices", "headline": "City and Police Association meet to negotiate contract amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-2232", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Landmark Commission", "headline": "Mesquite Landmark Commission meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2231", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Misc. Notifications / Public Notices", "headline": "Town Hall Meeting to discuss budget process in Mesquite", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2229", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Youth Advisory Board", "headline": "Youth Advisory Board holds routine meeting with training and updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-2228", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning commission to consider zoning for 277-unit apartment complex", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2233", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission considers 277-unit multifamily development and drone delivery rules", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2230", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider new data center regulations, ban on crypto mining", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2227", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider new data center rules and zoning for convenience store", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/7/1603_A_City_Council_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/7/1603_M_City_Council_26-07-06_Minutes_-_Final.pdf", "source": "https://mesquite.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1603&GID=196&G=D1953A6C-EFBF-49E1-92CB-A5043DF68642" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment reviews three property variance and special exception requests.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2222", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to review garage and accessory structure requests", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2224", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation", "headline": "Board to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and discuss P25 radio upgrade", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2220", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Mesquite Economic Development Advisory Board", "headline": "The board will review the draft of the Annual Incentive Report.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2221", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Historic Mesquite, Inc.", "headline": "Historic Mesquite board to approve past minutes and financials", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-2225", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Mesquite P&Z to consider new regulations for data centers and energy storage", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-2223", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider new rules for data centers and battery storage", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-2217", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Mesquite Housing Board", "headline": "Board to hold informal hearing for Housing Choice Voucher participants", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-2213", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $3M purchase of Ebrite Street property for city use", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/6/1599_A_City_Council_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/6/1599_M_City_Council_26-06-15_Minutes_-_Final.pdf", "source": "https://mesquite.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1599&GID=196&G=D1953A6C-EFBF-49E1-92CB-A5043DF68642" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Mesquite City Council to consider $3 million land purchase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2216", "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-2216", "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation", "headline": "Board votes on financing for Avanti Hills housing at 2235 East Glen Blvd", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2215", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Misc. Notifications / Public Notices", "headline": "City of Mesquite negotiates police union contract amendments.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-2214", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to hear update on Paschall Park athletic fields project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2211", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Parks and Recreation Tree Board", "headline": "Review of citywide tree losses, plantings, and code updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2212", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofmesquite.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }