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October 5, 2026 ·5:15 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., 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: Councilmember Kenny Green.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Receive an update regarding the Transfer Station Feasibility Study. 26-8432
  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 - 6:42 P.M.
  8. 8 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding business prospects or projects (Item No. 25 – Discuss economic development incentives for an existing property at 18601 LBJ Freeway); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 7:04 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  9. 9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:04 P.M.
  10. 10 INVOCATION
  11. 11 Mike Pettitt, Pastor, Connection Pointe Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  12. 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  13. 13 Members of Leadership Mesquite.
  14. 13 page break
  15. 14 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  16. 15 1. Mr. Murden stated that the City offers several communication tools to help residents “Connect With Us” so residents can stay engaged and take action in the community. One of those tools is myMesquite. Submit service requests for street repair, code issues, crime concerns and more by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite or using the app. Another resource is the myMesquite Call Center, which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers get easy access to City information, service requests, updates, and reports. Assistance is provided in English and Spanish. Citizens can reach the Call Center at 972-288-7711. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/ConnectWithUs. 2. Mr. Murden invited citizens to attend a District 6 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mesquite Metro Airport, 1130 Airport Boulevard. 3. Mr. Smith stated that PumpkinFest will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Dress in your best costume and enjoy the community stage with music and dance performances, a hayride, a costume contest, and a pumpkin pie-eating contest. Concessions and some activities require a $12.00 wristband. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PumpkinFest for details. 4. Mr. Smith encouraged citizens to attend a National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. There will be three events in District 5 that begin at 6:00 p.m.: Neches Trail, Purple Sage Trail, and Rutherford Elementary School. 5. Mr. Hubacek invited citizens to attend a joint District 4 and District 5 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Lakeside Activity Center, 101 Holley Park Drive. 6. Mr. Hubacek encouraged citizens to volunteer to serve on a City of Mesquite board or commission. Engaged citizens can share their knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the community. By serving on a board or commission, you can have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Annual appointments are selected in the next few months, so please apply soon. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more. 7. Mr. Hubacek stated that Broadway Skateland, 3022 Moon Drive, will be celebrating their 65th Anniversary on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 8. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross encouraged citizens to attend the 10th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. This free, family-friendly Day of the Dead festival features cultural arts workshops, music, dancing, theatrical performances, food trucks, vendors and more. For more details, visit www.mesquiteartscenter.org/events. 9. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to attend a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at North Mesquite High School, 18201 LBJ Freeway. 10. Mr. Casper stated that National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with numerous gatherings across the City. National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together and to strengthen the relationship between residents and first responders and City staff. Large groups are not required, just 2 or 3 people can make an impact. To learn more, and find an event in your neighborhood, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NNO. 11. Mr. Casper invited citizens to attend a joint District 1 and District 2 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Sharing Life, 3795 West Emporium Circle. The meeting will be held during Sharing Life’s National Night Out event, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 12. Mr. Casper invited citizens to attend a District 2 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Drive, Building B.
  17. 16 CITIZENS FORUM
  18. 16 13. Mr. Casper encouraged citizens to participate in the Annual Mesquite Meander at the Historic Mesquite Cemetery, 400 Holley Park Drive. Celebrating its 16th year, this living-history tour through the Mesquite Cemetery features local actors portraying residents from our community’s past. The Mesquite Meander will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, and Saturday, October 10, 2026. The experience will unveil stories of perseverance, service, sacrifice, humor, heartbreak, and hope. For tickets and start times, visit www.HistoricMesquite.org. 14. Mayor Aleman stated that we are in the middle of the City’s “Salute to Safety” campaign and recognized the following first responders who were in attendance at tonight’s Council meeting: Police Department - Assistant Police Chief Doug Yates, Lt. Justin Berg, Sgt. Marcus Rodriguez, Deputy Police Chief Brandon Ricketts, Sgt. Brad Meyer, Officer Aaron Templin, Officer Edward Escobedo; Fire Department - Captain Thurman, Lt. Bates, Lt. Peach, Lt. Baack, Driver Blake Turner, Driver Steven Parks, Firefighter Jedlicka, Firefighter Dan Turner, Firefighter Jake Espinoza, Firefighter Richmond, Firefighter Malone. So far, we’ve had a great time with the First Responder’s Football Game and several events around town for the public to meet-and-greet with Police Officers and Firefighters. “Salute to Safety” always ends with National Night Out, a night to get out in your neighborhoods and meet each other and our public safety staff. National Night Out is tomorrow, October 6, 2026. You can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NationalNightOut to see a list of some of those events. He encouraged citizens to attend an event and show our public safety staff how much we appreciate them.
  19. 17 1. Kellie Good, 2621 Monticello Drive, expressed concerns regarding increased traffic in her neighborhood. 2. Vivian Johnson, 4538 Live Oak Drive, praised Solid Waste employees for their outstanding service in her neighborhood. 3. Tandy Boroughs, 1204 Lakeshore Drive, expressed appreciation to golf course employees for exceptional maintenance of the Mesquite Golf Club.
  20. 18 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  21. 19 1. Ukiah Swain, 4231 U.S. Highway 80, expressed concerns regarding Item No. 18 on tonight’s agenda for the sale of City-owned property.
  22. 20 CONSENT AGENDA
  23. 21 (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.)
  24. 2 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 21, 2026. 26-8101 Approved Pass
  25. 22 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  26. 3 An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to update the political contribution limitations based on the changes to the Consumer Price Index and providing a penalty in accordance with Chapter 1 of the City Code. 26-8309 Approved Pass
  27. 4 An ordinance regarding the City’s Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) benefits authorizing: (1) Annually accruing updated service credits and transfer updated service credits; and (2) An annuity increase, also referred to as cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), for retirees and their beneficiaries. 26-8401 Approved Pass
  28. 5 A resolution endorsing and accepting the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Safety Grant (“Grant”) for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (“STEP Program”), authorizing and ratifying the filing of the application for the Grant, approving the contribution of City funds in the amount of $15,356.00, designating the City Manager as the official representative of the City in connection with the Grant, ratifying the City Manager’s execution of the grant agreement, and authorizing the City Manager to take all actions and execute all documents with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in connection with such Grant and STEP Program. 26-8408 Approved Pass
  29. 6 A resolution authorizing the exchange of property with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the future construction of a public school on approximately 15 acres of City-owned property located at 1800 McKenzie Road, Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for approximately 22 acres of MISD property located at or about 992599 McKenzie Road, Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD and all documents necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in the exchange agreement. 26-8420 Approved Pass
  30. 7 A resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a project agreement with Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation for the payment of costs related to the upgrade of the P25 Public Safety Radio System, approving expenditure of funds by the Corporation in connection therewith, and containing other provisions related thereto. 26-8301 Approved Pass
  31. 27 page break
  32. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) pertaining to the District’s use of the bridge crossing the East Fork of the Trinity River and related access road within the City of Mesquite. 26-8421 Approved Pass
  33. 9 RFP No. 2026-101 - Annual Contract for Toxicology Laboratory Services. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with National Medical Services, Inc., dba NMS Labs, in the amount of $209,100.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 26-8414 Approved Pass
  34. 10 Bid No. 2027-001 - Annual Supply of Neptune Mach 10 V5 Electronic Water Meters. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Core & Main, LP in an amount not to exceed $670,031.64.) 26-8382 Approved Pass
  35. 11 Bid No. 2027-006 - Purchase of One Front Loader for Commercial Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Scranton Manufacturing Co., through Sourcewell Contract 110223-NWY, in an amount not to exceed $392,478.04.) 26-8419 Approved Pass
  36. 12 Bid No. 2027-007 - Purchase of One Side Loader for Residential Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through BuyBoard Contract 723-23, in an amount not to exceed $404,325.00.) 26-8415 Approved Pass
  37. 13 Bid No. 2027-008 - Purchase of One Rubber Tire Loader for Residential Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Holt Texas, LTD., through Omnia Contract 212816, in an amount not to exceed $299,908.00.) 26-8413 Approved Pass
  38. 14 Bid No. 2027-009 - Purchase of One Transfer Truck for Residential Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through BuyBoard Contract 723-23, in an amount not to exceed $224,343.39.) 26-8416 Approved Pass
  39. 15 Bid No. 2027-010 - Purchase of One Rear Loader for Residential Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through BuyBoard Contract 723-23, in an amount not to exceed $318,103.32.) 26-8417 Approved Pass
  40. 16 Bid No. 2027-011 - Purchase of One Grapple Truck for Residential Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through BuyBoard Contract 723-23, in an amount not to exceed $369,919.60.) 26-8418 Approved Pass
  41. 17 Bid No. 2027-012 - Purchase of Sixteen (16) Ford Vehicles for Police. (Staff recommends award to Chalmers Ford, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy) Contract No. VE05-24, in an amount not to exceed $790,297.80.) 26-8423 Approved Pass
  42. 18 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Contract of Sale between the City of Mesquite and Palo Verde Partners Development, LLC for the sale of 0.78 acres of City-owned property located at 4545 Gus Thomasson Road, Mesquite, Texas, for a purchase price of $289,000.00, and to execute such other documents necessary to close the transaction. 26-8391 Approved Pass
  43. 19 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Service Data by and between Dallas County on behalf of Dallas County Health and Human Services and the City of Mesquite, Texas, on behalf of the Mesquite Fire Department. 26-8428 Approved Pass
  44. 39 page break
  45. 20 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Motorola Solutions for the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) cybersecurity hardware for the P25 Public Safety Radio System for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2033, in the amount of $280,218.00. 26-8374 Approved Pass
  46. 41 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  47. 42 (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.)
  48. 21 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0626-0455, submitted by Rita Prieto, for a zoning change from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3 Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with modifications to reduce the minimum lot size requirement from 21,780 square feet to 9,780 square feet, increase the maximum allowable area of the ADU from 500 square feet to 756 square feet, and to increase the height of the ADU from 15 feet to 18 feet located at 3501 Antilles Drive. (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.) 26-8422
  49. 44 ADJOURNMENT
  50. 44 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  51. 45 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  52. 46 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  53. 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. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024 4. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024 5. 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 6. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026 7. Mercydis Benson, individually and as mother and wrongful death beneficiary of the Estate of Karson Benson, deceased v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-26-04295 - Filed 03-09-2026 8. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026 9. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026 10. Nancy Edge v. City of Mesquite, Gerald Van Meter, Danny Van Meter and John Doe Officers 1-5, Cause No. DC-26-07383 - Filed 4-23-2026 11. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-2026 12. Jose Landaeta Salazar v. Officer Teresa C. Siguenza, Mesquite Police Department, and the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-26-15074 - Filed 8-11-2026
  54. 47 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:51 P.M.
  55. 48 Consultation with Attorney
  56. 48 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding business prospects or projects (Item No. 23 – Discuss an economic development project in a City-owned building in Downtown Mesquite; and Item No. 24 – Discuss an economic development incentive request for a prospective new tenant within 2700 East Scyene Road); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 8:50 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  57. 49 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas that conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551. The following subjects may be discussed:
  58. 49 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:50 P.M.
  59. 50 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and issues in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas (Item No. 22 – Discuss Meet & Confer Process); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:20 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  60. 51 Page Break
  61. 52 Personnel Matters
  62. 52 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  63. 53 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.
  64. 54 Economic Development
  65. 55 Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed:
  66. 59 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  67. 60 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).
  68. 61 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.
  69. 62 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.

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