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Agenda — 51 items

1. 1 Members of the public desiring to speak during Citizens Forum may complete a registration card, which is available at the entrance to the City Council Chamber, and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting or pre-register by sending an email, including name, address and subject to be discussed, to the City Secretary at sland@cityofmesquite.com by 3:00 p.m., on November 2, 2026.
2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. 1 Receive presentation regarding the City of Mesquite's legislative priorities. 26-8459
6. 2 Receive briefing regarding Downtown Traffic Calming and Truck Routing. 26-8465
7. 3 Receive briefing regarding Economic Development Incentive Policy and Application process. 26-8467
8. 8 (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.)
9. 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
10. 10 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
11. 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
12. 12 INVOCATION
13. 13 Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas.
14. 14 page break
15. 15 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
16. 16 City Staff.
17. 17 PRESENTATIONS
18. 4 Receive presentation regarding North Texas Municipal Water District’s 75th Anniversary. 26-8412
19. 19 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
20. 20 This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
21. 21 CITIZENS FORUM
22. 22 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. 23 CITIZENS COMMENTS
24. 24 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. 25 CONSENT AGENDA
26. 26 (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.)
27. 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 19, 2026.
28. 6 A resolution adopting the 2027 Legislative Program for the City of Mesquite, Texas, and directing the City Manager or his designee to act with regard to the City's Legislative Program. 26-8458
29. 7 A resolution adopting the City of Mesquite Economic Development Incentive Policy and Program Guidelines and Application effective January 1, 2027. 26-8341
30. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dallas for Pipeline and Ancillary Projects. ​ 26-8455
31. 9 Bid No. 2027-020 - Ratify the Purchase of One Pierce Enforcer Pumper Truck. (Staff recommends ratification of award to and purchase from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC., through BuyBoard Contract No. 746-24, in the amount of $1,167,305.00.) 26-8452
32. 10 Bid No. 2027-021 - Purchase of Body-Worn Cameras, In-Car Cameras, Interview Room Cameras, Evidence Storage and Related Software. (Authorize the City Manager to approve annual payments to Axon Enterprises, Inc., and to finalize and execute a contract and any required documents with Axon Enterprise, Inc., through Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN, in an amount not to exceed $8,166,958.86.) 26-8460
33. 11 Bid No. 2027-023 - Purchase of a Portable Mainline Service Camera. (Staff recommends award to Industrial Disposal Supply Company, LLC, through Sourcewell Contract No. 080525-RVL, in the amount not to exceed $140,804.00.) ​ 26-8461
34. 12 Bid No. 2027-025 - Annual Internet Auctioning Services. (Staff recommends award to René Bates Auctioneers, Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 808-26, for a commission of 10 percent of gross sales to be paid by the Buyer. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with two additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 26-8457
35. 13 Ratification of the total expenditure of $410,560.00, without competitive bidding, for the emergency water line repair on Gus Thomasson Road at Town East Boulevard, Town East Boulevard at IH 635 and Galloway Avenue near U.S. Highway 80 and authorizing payment to ANA Site Construction, LLC for such repairs. ​ 26-8462
36. 36 page break
37. 14 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Consulting Services Contract with Neuroforensics Integrated, PLLC for psychological/behavioral services in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with three additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds. 26-8454
38. 15 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to develop the Southeast Water Transmission Main, in the amount of $1,151,100.00. ​ 26-8463
39. 39 ADJOURNMENT
40. 40 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
41. 41 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
42. 42 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 13. Julian Chavez v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-26-20548 - Filed 9-22-2026
43. 43 page break
44. 44 Consultation with Attorney
45. 45 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:
46. 47 Personnel Matters
47. 48 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. • Discuss appointment of Municipal Court Judge.
48. 49 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
49. 50 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).
50. 51 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.
51. 52 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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