MQOLC FY 2024-2025 Annual Report

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ron Ward, Chair of the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors, recognized Board members in attendance at tonight's meeting. He stated that the Annual Report covers the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation was created by the Mesquite City Council following an election on August 14, 1999, which authorized a 1/2 cent sales tax rate. All revenues received are used for projects within the areas of Transportation, Public Safety and Parks and Recreation. The FY 2024-2025 projects include Town East Boulevard, Scyene Road and Thomasson Square roadway investments; Lawson Road Phase I; Downtown Planning and Traffic Study; Public Safety Training Facility Phase I; P25 Radio Systems Debt Service; Playground replacement at Paschall Park and Parkwood Park; Eastfield Athletic Complex improvements; and upgrades at City Lake Park and Evans Recreation Center. The Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation received approximately $16 million in revenue this year.