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March 16, 2026 ·5:10 PM Final

City Hall | Council Chamber 757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas

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Agenda — 65 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Pro Tem Kenny Green, and Councilmembers Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B.W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land. Absent: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:10 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Receive briefing regarding a potential utility billing system review analysis by Water Company of America. 26-8159
  6. 6 (Any staff presentation not completed prior to the City Council Regular Meeting in the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. may be presented and considered in the City Council Chamber following the Regular Meeting.)
  7. 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:10 P.M.
  8. 8 In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following: • Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation • Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property • Personnel Matters • Economic Development
  9. 9 CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:11 P.M.
  10. 2 Receive Police Department Council Update. 26-8155
  11. 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:02 P.M.
  12. 12 INVOCATION
  13. 13 Billy Island, Pastor, The Well Community Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  14. 14 PAGE BREAK
  15. 15 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  16. 15 5. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that citizens can enjoy live music on Thursday nights twice a month with the Courtyard Concert Series at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. This Thursday, March 19, 2026, PriMadonna will be performing. The Courtyard Concert Series runs through June 2026. 6. Mr. Casper announced that the 68th Annual Rodeo Parade will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The parade begins on South Bryan-Beltline Road at Newsom Road continuing through Downtown Mesquite. This year’s parade theme is “Stirrup Some Fun!” and Mesquite Poteet High School alumnus and NFL veteran Malik Jefferson will serve as the Grand Marshal. The cost for float entry is $40.00, and registration ends Friday, March 27, 2026. Learn more and register at www.cityofmesquite.com/RodeoParade. On this same day, the Downtown Mesquite Market opens for the season at Front Street Station. There will be rodeo-themed activities featuring photo opportunities with western-themed props, Country music and entertainment and more. Find details at www.DowntownMesquiteTX.com. 7. Mr. Green stated that spring weather can change rapidly in North Texas, and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Stay “in the know” by signing up for Mesquite Alerts. You’ll get real-time notifications to keep you safe with reliable information about emergencies, weather and news that pertains to your neighborhood. Your contact information remains private and will only be used for community notifications. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to learn more. 8. Mr. Green wished Mayor Alemán safe travels and expressed appreciation to all City staff.
  17. 16 Mesquite Hiram Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
  18. 17 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  19. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  20. 18 1. Mr. Murden stated that the City of Mesquite is offering two opportunities for teens aimed at fostering civic engagement and leadership development. Under the City’s Youth Services Division, the Mesquite Youth Council and Summer Internship Program (SIP) are accepting applications now through Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Students who participate in these initiatives are provided the chance to engage with their community, get a behind-the-scenes look at how local businesses and government operate and meet like-minded youth across Mesquite. Students interested in learning more and applying to the SIP and Youth Council can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/YouthServices. 2. Mr. Smith invited citizens to attend the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Vintage Car Show on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 East Kearney Street. Register your classic car for $30.00 to be eligible for trophies and prizes, or you may attend for free. 3. Mr. Hubacek stated that the City is looking for new partners to serve on its boards and commissions. Engaged citizens can volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the community. By serving on a board or commission, you can advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Duties of boards and commissions may include serving in an advisory capacity, examining in-depth issues such as recommendations to zoning ordinances, advising and assisting the City in adopting land use assumptions, making decisions on various requests from citizens and more. To learn more about the requirements for service and to complete an application, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards. 4. Mr. Hubacek stated that Pastor Billy Island, who provided tonight’s invocation, recently established a new church, The Well Community Church, 827 South Galloway Avenue, and invited citizens to visit.
  21. 19 CITIZENS FORUM
  22. 20 At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than items on the agenda, personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
  23. 21 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  24. 22 At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda shall be allowed to speak for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. Anyone desiring to speak on an item scheduled for a public hearing is requested to hold their comments until the public hearing on that item.
  25. 23 CONSENT AGENDA
  26. 23 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  27. 24 (All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon request by a City Councilmember.)
  28. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 2, 2026. 26-8088 Approved Pass
  29. 4 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the temporary closure of State Highway 352 on March 28, 2026, for the City of Mesquite Rodeo Parade, commemorating the 68th Anniversary of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. 26-8140 Approved Pass
  30. 26 PAGE BREAK
  31. 5 Bid No. 2026-008 - Paving and Utility Improvements for Sherwood Forest, Original Town, and Paddy Heights. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of $8,585,620.00.) 26-8144 Approved Pass
  32. 6 Bid No. 2026-028 - Pioneer Road Retaining Wall Reconstruction. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize, execute and ratify a contract with low bidder Concord Commercial Services, Inc., in the amount of $188,184.70.) 26-8141 Approved Pass
  33. 7 Bid No. 2026-055 - Annual Purchase of 48-Gallon Toter Trash Carts. (Staff recommends award to WasteQuip, LLC, through Omnia Partners Contract No. 226024-02, in an amount not to exceed $499,069.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 26-8118 Approved Pass
  34. 30 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
  35. 30 PAGE BREAK
  36. 8 Consider an ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance from time to time of City of Mesquite, Texas, Permanent Improvement Bonds, Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, and Permanent Improvement and Refunding Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $53,825,000.00; providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent/registrar agreement, an escrow agreement and a purchase agreement; approving the official statement; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purposes of this ordinance. 26-8157 Approved Pass
  37. 9 Consider an ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Mesquite, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $43,425,000.00; approving an official statement; awarding the sale thereof; making provisions for the security thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a paying agent agreement, deposit agreement and bond purchase agreement; providing an effective date; approving and enacting other provisions relating thereto. 26-8158 Approved Pass
  38. 10 Consider a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, approving the preparation of a preliminary official statement and a notice of sale, and providing for the effective date thereof. 26-8075 Approved Pass
  39. 11 Consider a resolution approving the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation’s (MQOLC) mid-year amended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 26-8135 Approved Pass
  40. 35 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  41. 12 Consider appointment of an alternate member to the Regional Transportation Council for a term to expire June 30, 2026. 26-8139 Approved Pass
  42. 36 PAGE BREAK
  43. 37 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  44. 38 (City Council may approve a different zoning district than the one requested, except that the different district may not (1) have a maximum structure height or density that is higher than the one requested; or (2) change the uses to include nonresidential when the request is for solely residential uses or vice versa.)
  45. 13 A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs Standards of Care. B. Consider an ordinance adopting Standards of Care associated with the City’s recreation programs titled “2026 Youth Programs Standards of Care” and repealing Ordinance No. 5158. 26-8152 Approved Pass
  46. 14 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a variance reducing the separation requirement from 300 feet to 100 feet between Towneast Food Mart and Mesquite Academy, a Mesquite Independent School serving 6th through 12th grades, located at 2704 Motley Drive, to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption at a proposed service station and convenience store, located at 3225 North Town East Boulevard. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area.) 26-8137 Postponed Pass
  47. 40 PAGE BREAK
  48. 15 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0126-0434, submitted by Rande LeCours, SLS Consultants, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development (PD) - Industrial, Ordinance No. 4962, to modify the development standards and concept plan in the PD for the East Tract located at 180, 200, 270, and 300 Long Creek Road. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.) 26-8138 Denied Pass
  49. 16 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution (1) providing no objection for Mesquite Leased Housing Associates II, LP’s application (through developer Dominium) to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for the construction of an approximately 275-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development to be located at or about 21701 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (the Development), in accordance with Chapter 2306 of the Texas Government Code, (2) allowing the construction of the development in accordance with 10 Texas Administrative Code §11.3(d), and authorizing the City Secretary to certify the resolution to the TDHCA. 26-8133 Approved Pass
  50. 42 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Kenny Green, Mayor Pro Tem
  51. 17 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution consenting to the assignment by 42 Alcott, LP, a Texas limited partnership, acting by and through its general partner, 42 C 2021, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Assignor”), to Alto Alcott Station, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Assignee”), of Assignor’s interest in that certain TIRZ #14 Reimbursement Agreement and City Chapter 380 Incentive Performance Agreement dated effective December 6, 2021, and a First Amendment to TIRZ No. 14 Reimbursement Agreement and Economic Development Program Chapter 380 Agreement (“First Amendment”), dated effective January 21, 2025, for the development of 3300 and 3301 East Glen Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the Assignment and Assumption agreement and administer it on behalf of the City. 26-8148 Approved Pass
  52. 44 ADJOURNMENT
  53. 45 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  54. 46 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  55. 47 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024 4. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024 5. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024 6. Sonia Elizabeth Cortez Estrada, Individually and as Next Friend of R.R.C. and R.R.C., Minors; and Guadalupe Mata v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-25-04336-B - Filed 06-05-2025 7. Jose Velazquez, et al v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-2025 8. Cody Barnett v. The City of Mesquite - Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-2025 9. Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John Doe, the Acting Building Official of the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-21715 - Filed 11-20-2025 10. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026
  56. 48 Personnel Matters
  57. 49 Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may consider the appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of the various City boards and commissions, and City officers or other employees. A complete list of the members of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary’s office.
  58. 50 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  59. 51 The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management).
  60. 52 The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call the City Secretary's office at 972-216-6244 or TDD 1-800-735-2989.
  61. 53 Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
  62. 54 Conforme a la Sección 30.06 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego oculta), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego oculta.
  63. 55 Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
  64. 56 Conforme a la Sección 30.07 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego a la vista), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando una arma de fuego a la vista.
  65. 57 Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.