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CITY • Dallas County, TX
City of Mesquite
Population / Scale
150,140
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.654018
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$303.8M
+4.9% YoY • +27.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$540.43M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -3.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.6 pts
60.1 (C) → 50.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+27.6% (5Y)
10Y: +58.8% • Since '00: +242.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0546
FY 22: $0.7086 → FY 27: $0.6540
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.1 (C)'10: 56.6 (D)'17: 54.1 (D)'22: 52.5 (D)'27: 50.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $88.7M'10: $137.6M'17: $191.3M'22: $238.0M'27: $303.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AH
Andrew Hubacek
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
BM
Brandon Murden
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
BS
B.W. Smith
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
DA
Daniel Alemán, Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
ER
Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
JC
Jeff Casper
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
KG
Kenny Green
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Mesquite Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Mesquite Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Mesquite Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/mesquite/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-10-06
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 50.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Mesquite
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($303,778,945) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.654018 per $100 valuation: $0.440018 M&O + $0.214000 I&S) for City of Mesquite. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$303.8M
General Fund
$174.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$37.9M
Capital Projects
$17.1M
Per Capita
$2,023
Public Safety: $89.6M (30%)
0Public Works: $81.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $15.7M
Administration: $31.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.654018 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-3) — City of Mesquite
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($289,616,689) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.704692 per $100 valuation) for City of Mesquite.
Total Appropriation
$289.6M
General Fund
$166.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$36.7M
Capital Projects
$16.3M
Per Capita
$1,929
Public Safety: $84.9M (29%)
0Public Works: $77.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $15.0M
Administration: $30.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.704692 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Mesquite
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($266,873,508) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.690000 per $100 valuation) for City of Mesquite.
Total Appropriation
$266.9M
General Fund
$151.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$36.7M
Capital Projects
$15.0M
Per Capita
$1,778
Public Safety: $77.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $70.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $13.6M
Administration: $27.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Mesquite
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Mesquite (Dallas County) totaling $255,920,126. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$255.9M
General Fund
$145.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$35.2M
Capital Projects
$14.4M
Per Capita
$1,705
Public Safety: $74.0M (29%)
0Public Works: $67.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $13.1M
Administration: $26.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 52.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Mesquite
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Mesquite (Dallas County) totaling $246,907,985. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6581 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$246.9M
General Fund
$140.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$34.0M
Capital Projects
$13.9M
Per Capita
$1,645
Public Safety: $71.4M (29%)
0Public Works: $65.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $12.6M
Administration: $25.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.65814 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$303.78M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $174.7MPer Capita: $2,023Tax Rate: $0.654018Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$289.62M(+8.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $166.6MPer Capita: $1,929Tax Rate: $0.704692Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$266.87M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $151.4MPer Capita: $1,778Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$255.92M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $145.1MPer Capita: $1,705Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$246.91M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $140.0MPer Capita: $1,645Tax Rate: $0.65814Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$238.03M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $135.0MPer Capita: $1,585Tax Rate: $0.70862Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$227.17M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $128.8MPer Capita: $1,513Tax Rate: $0.717832Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$219.07M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $124.2MPer Capita: $1,459Tax Rate: $0.728599Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$209.51M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $118.8MPer Capita: $1,395Tax Rate: $0.731513Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$198.70M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $112.7MPer Capita: $1,323Tax Rate: $0.74468Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$191.28M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $108.5MPer Capita: $1,274Tax Rate: $0.742446Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$183.32M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $104.0MPer Capita: $1,221Tax Rate: $0.745416Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$173.98M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $98.7MPer Capita: $1,159Tax Rate: $0.752125Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$164.68M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $93.4MPer Capita: $1,097Tax Rate: $0.749117Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$158.97M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $90.2MPer Capita: $1,059Tax Rate: $0.752113Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$151.21M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $85.8MPer Capita: $1,007Tax Rate: $0.752865Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$144.99M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $82.2MPer Capita: $966Tax Rate: $0.750606Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$137.55M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.0MPer Capita: $916Tax Rate: $0.749105Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$131.05M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $74.3MPer Capita: $873Tax Rate: $0.751352Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$124.16M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $70.4MPer Capita: $827Tax Rate: $0.749098Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$119.32M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $67.7MPer Capita: $795Tax Rate: $0.749098Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$113.73M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.5MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.753593Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$109.30M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $62.0MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.750579Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$105.48M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $59.8MPer Capita: $703Tax Rate: $0.747577Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$101.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.3MPer Capita: $673Tax Rate: $0.743839Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$97.12M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.1MPer Capita: $647Tax Rate: $0.748302Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$92.38M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.4MPer Capita: $615Tax Rate: $0.746057Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$88.70M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.3MPer Capita: $591Tax Rate: $0.749041Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 14 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 14 - SOLID WASTE (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 16 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 16 - WATER AND LIQUID WASTE (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - WATER AND LIQUID WASTE....
APPENDIX D • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX D - COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX D - COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE....
Chapter 15 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 15 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS....
APPENDIX A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
APPENDIX A - FRANCHISES (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX A - FRANCHISES....
Chapter 15.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 15.5 - TREES AND VEGETATION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15.5 - TREES AND VEGETATION....
Chapter 10 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 10 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES....
Chapter 9 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 9 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - HOUSING AND MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - HOUSING AND MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS....
Chapter 5.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 5.5 - CEMETERY OPERATIONS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5.5 - CEMETERY OPERATIONS....
Chapter 3 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 3 - AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED ACTIVITIES (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - SEXUALLY ORIENTED ACTIVITIES....
Chapter 11.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11.5 - POLLUTION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11.5 - POLLUTION....
Chapter 13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 13 - SIGNS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - SIGNS....
Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 10.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10.5 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10.5 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 7.5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 7.5 - IMPACT FEES (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7.5 - IMPACT FEES....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
APPENDIX B • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
APPENDIX B - SUBDIVISIONS (City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Mesquite Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX B - SUBDIVISIONS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-12-22
December 2025 City of Mesquite Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 19,398 (19.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
B.W. Smith WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
Andrew Hubacek WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jeff Casper WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kenny Green WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
Brandon Murden WINNER
100.0% (17,070 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 25,524 (25.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
62.0% (15,825 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (9,699 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 17,356 (17.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (12,496 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (4,860 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 24,503 (24.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (17,397 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (7,106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 24,503 (24.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (17,642 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (6,861 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,377 (18.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
60.0% (11,026 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (7,351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 30,629 (30.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (18,071 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (12,558 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,377 (18.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (11,210 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (7,167 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,587 (28.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (16,295 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (12,292 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 27,566 (27.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
56.0% (15,437 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (12,129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 29,608 (29.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
66.0% (19,541 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (10,067 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 23,482 (23.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (16,672 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (6,810 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 23,482 (23.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (13,385 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (10,097 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,650 (31.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (18,674 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (12,976 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 25,524 (25.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
68.0% (17,356 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (8,168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 14,293 (14.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (8,719 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (5,574 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 27,566 (27.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
68.0% (18,745 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (8,821 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,419 (20.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
60.0% (12,251 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (8,168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 29,608 (29.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
54.0% (15,988 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (13,620 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 15,314 (15.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (10,720 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (4,594 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,650 (31.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (20,573 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (11,077 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 16,335 (16.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (10,944 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (5,391 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 25,524 (25.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (17,101 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (8,423 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,650 (31.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (22,155 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (9,495 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Mesquite Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,650 (31.0% of 102,095 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Daniel Alemán, Jr. WINNER
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City of Mesquite City Council
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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 October 5, 2026. 2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - NewGen Strategies and Solutions presentation6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.9: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.10: INVOCATION11: Mike Pettitt, Pastor, Connection Pointe Church, Mesquite, Texas.12: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE13: City of Mesquite employees representing the Police Department, Fire Department, and Dispatch in honor of Salute to Safety.14: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS15: This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.16: CITIZENS FORUM17: 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 Agend18: CITIZENS COMMENTS19: 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.20: CONSENT AGENDA21: (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.)2: September 21, 2026, minutes20: Contract with Motorola Solutions10: Bid 2027-001 - Neptune Mach 10 V5 E Water Meters18: Contract of Sale for 4545 Gus Thomasson Road4: FY2026-27 TMRS COLA5: Resolution - FY2026-27 TxDOT STEP Grant13: Bid No. 2027-008 - Purchase of One (1) Rubber Tire Loader for Residential Solid Waste.9: RFP 2026-101 - Annual Contract for Toxicology Laboratory Services12: Bid No. 2027-007 - Purchase of One (1) Side Loader for Residential Solid Waste14: Bid No. 2027-009 - Purchase of One (1) Transfer Truck for Residential Solid Waste.15: Bid No. 2027-010 - Purchase of One (1) Rear Loader for Residential Solid Waste.16: Bid No. 2027-011 - Purchase of One (1) Grapple Truck for Residential Solid Waste.11: Bid No. 2027-006- Purchase of One (1) Front Loader for Commercial Solid Waste.6: City-MISD McKenzie property Exchange8: Resolution - Interlocal Agreement with NTMWD17: Bid No. 2027-012 - Purchase of Sixteen (16) Ford Vehicles for Police19: ILA for Emergency Medical Service Data41: PUBLIC HEARINGS42: (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.)44: ADJOURNMENT45: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
54: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.46: Pending and Contemplated Litigation48: Consultation with Attorney50: Personnel Matters52: Economic Development56: 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 1-800-735-2989.57: 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.58: Page Break7: Resolution - Project Agreement with MQOLC - 2026 Bond Sale P2547: 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 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 th21: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0626-04558: 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
55: 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 (Person3: Ordinance - Political Contribution Limitations51: 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 commis53: 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 conduc2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
Absent: Councilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross.
2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Backyard Hens Briefing2: Briefing regarding draft Strategic Plan Guiding Principles7: (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.)8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:44 P.M.9: 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 a request for assignment of a Chapter 380 Agreement to a new corporate owner for a business within Alcott Logistics Station); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:49 p.m., the City 10: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:04 P.M.3: Work Session - Annual Incentive Report12: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:01 P.M.13: INVOCATION14: David Martin, Pastor, Gospel Tabernacle, Mesquite, Texas.15: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE16: Members of the Mesquite Heart Board in Recognition of Global Heart Day.17: SPECIAL RECOGNITION4: Real. Texas. Service. Champions.19: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS20: 1. Mr. Casper stated that National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and there will be numerous gatherings throughout the City. National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together and to strengthen the relationship between residents and first responders and City staff. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NNO.
2. Mr. Casper invited residents to attend a District 1 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Sharing Life, 3795 West Emporiu21: CITIZENS FORUM22: 1. Sarah Ackerman, 2005 Fall Creek Cove, expressed concerns regarding speeding in the Solterra neighborhood.
2. Tandy Borroughs, 1204 Lakeshore Drive, expressed concerns regarding the sign inspection process.
23: CITIZENS COMMENTS24: 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: CONSENT AGENDA26: (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.)5: September 8, 2026, minutes17: Supplemental Agreement No. 8 to ILA with STAR Transit14: Bid No. 26-8351 - Westover Park Playground Replacement6: Resolution - Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan12: RFP No. 2026-073 - Administrative Services Only(ASO) for Medical and Pharmacy Benefits.11: Resolution - Assignment and Assumption Chapter 380 Agreement18: Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease10: Resolution for PSA Oates Drive (Motley to Gus Thomasson)19: Professional Services Contract Shannon Road Flooding (O'Brien)13: Bid No. 2026-078 - Annual As Needed Street and Alley Maintenance20: Professional Services Contract IH 635/Scyene/Military43: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES7: Resolution - Adopting Investment Policy16: Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract: Southeast Pump Station Improvements15: Change Order No. 3 to Bid No. 2022-122 - Annual Supply of Concrete23: Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors Appointments45: OTHER BUSINESS48: PUBLIC HEARINGS50: ADJOURNMENT51: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION52: Pending and Contemplated Litigation53: 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 54: Personnel Matters55: 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 commis56: Economic Development57: 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 conduc58: 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: 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 (Person60: 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: 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.62: page break63: page break64: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor65: Approval of the Consent Agenda66: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) CONSIDERED SEPARATELY67: END OF CONSENT AGENDA68: page break69: 3. Mr. Green announced that the 16th Annual Mesquite Meander will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, and Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Historic Mesquite Cemetery. The living-history tour through the Mesquite Cemetery features local actors portraying residents from the City’s past. For tickets and start times, visit www.HistoricMesquite.org.
4. Mr. Green invited residents to attend a Distr70: page break71: page break72: page break9: Resolution - Reimbursement Costs 2027 COs and Revenue Bonds8: Resolution - TexPool/TexPool Prime2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Briefing regarding Investment Policy6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:34 P.M.8: 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 (Legal advice regarding Petition by Landowner or Resident for Release of Are9: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.10: INVOCATION11: Pablo Ferrara, Pastor, Castillo Del Rey, Mesquite, Texas.12: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE13: Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution Richard Bard Chapter in honor of Constitution Week.14: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS15: 1. Mr. Casper announced that the next Town Hall Tuesday meeting will be held on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, 757 North Galloway Avenue, in Training Rooms A & B. The Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan will be discussed.
2. Mr. Green stated that the last “Movies in the Park” will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Rorie-Galloway Day Camp, 3100 Lawson Road. There will be outdoor games and free face painting. At dusk, everyone will watch the movie “Si16: CITIZENS FORUM17: 1. Deatrich Wise, Sr., representing Dallas Apex, a new Professional Indoor Football team, stated that the team will be playing at the Gomez Western Wear Arena and is looking for partnerships and sponsorships.
2. Nicolas Quintanilla, 5101 Gus Thomasson Road, Suite C, thanked City staff for their help with Mesquite Plaza, which will contain 60 businesses, restaurants and a food court.
18: CITIZENS COMMENTS19: 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.20: CONSENT AGENDA21: (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.)5: August 17, 2026, minutes7: Resolution - Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT10: Professional Engineering Services Contract with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.11: Professional Engineering Services Contract with LJB, Inc.13: Ratification of expenditure to ANA Site Construction, LLC9: Bid No. 2026-106 - 823 N. Galloway Ave. FF&E4: Ordinance - Population Charter Provision12: Amendment No. 1 to RFQ No. 2025-05134: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION14: Resolution - MQOLC FY26-27 Budget36: PUBLIC HEARINGS37: (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.)39: ADJOURNMENT40: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
41: Pending and Contemplated Litigation42: Consultation with Attorney43: 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:
• L44: Personnel Matters45: 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. The following subjects may be discussed:
• Revie2: Ordinance - Providing funds for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year.63: These items were taken out of order.62: Councilmember Jeff Casper entered the meeting.46: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.47: 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 (Person48: 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 1-800-735-2989.49: 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.50: CONSIDER PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET:51: Page Break52: Page Break53: Page Break54: 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 55: 11. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026
12. 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
13. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-202656: Approval of the Consent Agenda57: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) CONSIDERED SEPARATELY58: END OF CONSENT AGENDA59: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:45 P.M.60: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employee61: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor64: Mayor Aleman congratulated Mesquite Fire Chief Keith Hopkins for completing the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.65: page break66: page break67: page break68: page break69: page break3: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Adopt Tax Rate8: Resolution - Torrington Creekside Approving HFC obligations6: Ordinance - 2026 Atmos Rate Increase15: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0626-04582026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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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: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Real.Texas.Roads Program2: Pre-meeting - budget discussion7: (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.)8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:30 P.M.9: 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
10: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:00 P.M.3: Work Session - Financial Statements 3rd Quarter FY-2612: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.13: INVOCATION 14: Harry Sewell, Pastor, Family Cathedral of Praise, Mesquite, Texas.15: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 16: City Staff.17: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS18: 1. Mr. Murden stated that throughout July and August, the Downtown Mesquite Market becomes the Night Market. Make plans to support your local economy by stopping by the Downtown Mesquite Night Market this Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You’ll find vendors, artisans and much more. In conjunction with the market, entertainment will be provided by the “Off the Rails Concert Series,” hosted by the Mesquite Arts Center.
2. Mr. Smith wished everyone a fun and safe Labor Day19: CITIZENS FORUM20: 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 Agend21: CITIZENS COMMENTS22: 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.23: CONSENT AGENDA24: (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.)7: August 3, 2026, minutes8: Heartland PID 2026 SAP Update9: Iron Horse PID 2026 SAP Update10: Polo Ridge PID 2026 SAP Update11: Solterra PID 2026 SAP Update13: Resolution - Coop Purchasing ILA w/ Region 1617: Bid No. I483-2026 - Annual Vehicle Lease Program - MPD18: Bid No. 2026-097 – Annual Inspection and Cleaning of Firefighter Protective Gear.20: Bid No. 2026-107 - Annual Contract for Temporary Labor Services for Solid Waste and Streets22: Agreement - Chase Merchant Services Processing Agreement15: Resolution for Supplemental Agreement No. 5 (TxDOT No. 180XXM5017)16: RFP No. I439-2026 - Annual Supply of Swimming Pool Chemicals, Supplies and Equipment41: OTHER BUSINESS43: PUBLIC HEARINGS44: (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.)27: Public Hearing and Resolution - Town East Mall Sign23: Amendment No. 2 to the 2025-26 Federal Seizure Budget72: Approval of the Consent Agenda51: ADJOURNMENT52: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION53: Pending and Contemplated Litigation54: Personnel Matters55: 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 commis56: Economic Development73: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Kenny Green, Mayor Pro Tem57: 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 conduc58: 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: 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 (Person60: 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: 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.62: PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND ITEMS RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET:63: PAGE BREAK64: 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 65: page break66: page break67: page break68: page break69: page break70: page break71: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:27 P.M.74: Mayor Pro Tem Green 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. 28 – Discuss economic development incentives for an existing property at 18601 LBJ Freeway and Item No. 29 - Discuss prospective land development at IH-20 near 75: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:13 P.M.76: Mayor Pro Tem Green 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 Con77: page break78: page break79: page break80: END OF CONSENT AGENDA81: page break82: page break83: page break6: Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and call a public meeting for September 8, 2026, on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 ad valorem tax rate.26: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0626-0453, submitted by Viviana Monreal, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Minor Reception Facility located at 3330 North Galloway Avenue, Suite 150.
(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners wi5: An ordinance providing funds for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year by adopting and approving the budget for said period and appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City for said fiscal year for the maintenance and operation of various departments and activities of the City, for capital and other improvements of the City and for all other expenditures 25: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0526-0452, submitted by Veronica Morales, for a change of zoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3 Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit with modifications to reduce the minimum lot size requirement from 21,780 square feet to 7,800 square feet, and reduce the14: Resolution - Airport Project Participation Agreement24: Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication - 1509 S. Sam Houston12: Ordinance - 2026 Atmos Rate Increase21: Amendment No. 5 to Dallas County Hospital District ILA2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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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 Green2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M. 3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS2: Pre-Meeting - Budget Discussion3: Pre-Meeting - Final Project Real Texas Roads1: Pre-Meeting - Public Works Dept Budget8: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:49 P.M.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: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:05 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Douglas Herrell, Pastor, Family Cathedral of Praise, Mesquite, Texas. 14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: City Staff.16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 1. Mr. Casper stated that students across Mesquite return to school next week and the entire City Council wishes everyone a great school year! To keep the community safe, we’re asking drivers to pay extra attention to school zones and at crosswalks. That means no texting while driving, no cellphone usage in crosswalks, watch for pedestrians when driving near schools, stop for school buses and please “Drive Like Your Family Lives Here.”
18: CITIZENS FORUM19: 1. Debbie Anderson, 2727 Ash Creek, expressed support for City staff’s budget recommendations.
2. Caris Martinez, 4536 Astor Road, expressed concerns regarding data centers.
20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)4: July 20, 2026, minutes10: Memorandum of Understanding - ATF NIBIN6: Bid No. 2026-092 - 2026 Screening Wall Reconstruction5: Bid No. 2026-079 - Tierra Drive, Rancho Drive, Camino Drive Paving Improvements7: Bid No. 2026-104 - Hillcrest Street Asphalt Repair9: Avanti Hills31: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES11: CIAC Appointments33: PUBLIC HEARINGS34: (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.)38: ADJOURNMENT39: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
40: Pending and Contemplated Litigation41: 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 al42: Consultation with Attorney13: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0426-044943: 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:
44: Personnel Matters45: 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.46: Economic Development47: 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 conduc48: 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: 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 (Person50: 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: 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.52: page break53: page break54: page break55: 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. 16 – Discuss a potential economic development project located in the Gus Thomasson Road redevelopment area); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council C56: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 10:02 P.M.57: 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 of58: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor59: Approval of the Consent Agenda60: PRE-MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 8:45 P.M.61: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: 2. Mr. Casper stated that throughout July and August, the Downtown Mesquite Market becomes the Night Market. For some family fun and to support the local economy, make plans to stop by the Downtown Mesquite Night Market this Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. You’ll find vendors, artisans and much more. In conjunction with the 63: page break64: page break66: page break12: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Z0426-044814: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. ZTA2026-028: Change Order No. 2 to Professional Services Contract2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M. 3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS2: Pre-Meeting - 2027 Budget Presentations3: public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget1: Pre-Meeting- STAR Transit Update8: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:42 P.M.10: 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. 17 – Discuss an economic development project in a City-owned building in Downtown Mesquite); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 7:28 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
No exe11: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:28 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Councilmember B. W. Smith.14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Members of the Mesquite Youth Council.16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 1. Mr. Casper invited citizens and their pets to the Annual Doggie Splash Day event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. Pets can compete in lots of fun contests. Proof of current vaccinations will be required for all dogs, and pets must be accompanied by a responsible person age 16 or older. Lifeguards will be on duty. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/DoggieSplashDay for details and admission prices.
2. Mr. Green stated that it’s almost time f18: CITIZENS FORUM19: 1. Ayanna Hilton, 1132 Americana Lane, expressed concerns regarding youth violence.
2. Don Barnett, Trinity Christian Worship Center, 3300 Gus Thomasson Road, expressed support for the Trinity Business Center.
20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)4: July 6, 2026, minutes8: RFB 2026-093 - Mack Truck Parts & Repairs for City Fleet6: Brandy Station Playground5: A Resolution for the Application for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant10: Professional Services Contract: City Hall Retaining Wall/Site Improvements7: 2026-058 Annual Cost Share Contract for Sidewalk, Pedestrian Ramps, Drive Approaches and Curbs & Gutter Replacement9: Bid No. 2026-099 Purchase of Four Replacement Ford Vehicles31: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES11: Board of Adjustment Appointment33: PUBLIC HEARINGS34: (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.)12: 2nd hearing PY25-26 Public Hearing and Resolution - CDBG15: Lease of City-Owned Property at 211 W. Main St.40: ADJOURNMENT41: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
14: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0526-045242: Pending and Contemplated Litigation43: 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 al44: Personnel Matters45: 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.48: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.46: Economic Development47: 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 conduc49: 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 (Person50: 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: 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.52: PUBLIC HEARINGS53: page break54: page break55: Approval of the Consent Agenda56: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 10:15 P.M.57: 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. 18 – Discuss economic development incentives for a business expansion project in the Skyline Industrial District); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Cou58: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor59: page break60: page break61: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: page break63: page break64: page break65: page break16: Public Hearing and Ordinance - ZTA No. 2026-0113: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0426-04482026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - 2027 Budget Presentations6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.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: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:09 P.M.10: INVOCATION11: Heriberto Padilla, Pastor, Vida Life Church, Mesquite, Texas.12: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE13: Members of the Royal Rangers Youth Group, Vida Life Church, Mesquite, Texas.14: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS15: 2. Mr. Green announced that two important events are happening on Saturday, July 11, 2026. There will be a Public Open House for the North Gus Thomasson Corridor Study, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Mesquite Elks Lodge, 4201 Gus Thomasson Road. This is an opportunity to review plans and give feedback for the future of the North Gus Thomasson Road corridor. Also, on that day, the 4th Annual Keep Mesquite Beautiful Monarch Fest will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite A16: CITIZENS FORUM17: Debbie David, 509 Horseshoe Bend, expressed concerns regarding the discharge of fireworks in her neighborhood.18: CITIZENS COMMENTS19: 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.20: CONSENT AGENDA21: (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.)3: June 15, 2026, minutes6: Resolution - Annual Plan for Housing Choice Voucher Program9: RFP No. 2026-073 - Annual Grinding of Brush7: Bid No. 2026-019 - Annual Contract for Emergency Vehicle Equipment Installation.8: Bid No. 2026-072 - Paving Improvements for 2026 Alley Reconstruction11: Professional Engineering Services - 2026 Street Reconstruction31: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES10: Bid No. 2023-029 - Change Order No. 12 to Bid No. 2023-02912: Landmark Commission appointments33: PUBLIC HEARINGS34: (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.)2: Public hearing - 2026-27 budget39: ADJOURNMENT40: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
41: Pending and Contemplated Litigation42: 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 al43: Personnel Matters14: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0526-045013: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0326-044644: 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.45: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
46: 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 (Person47: 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 1-800-735-2989.48: 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.49: 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.50: 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.51: 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.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.53: PUBLIC HEARINGS54: page break55: page break56: 7. 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
8. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026
9. 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 57: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor58: Approval of the Consent Agenda59: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) CONSIDERED SEPARATELY60: END OF CONSENT AGENDA61: A brief recess was taken at 9:11m p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:18 p.m.62: 1. Mr. Casper stated that it’s almost time for the Epic Summer Experience, which is a free program for teens ages 12 to 17. It’s a fun and safe way for young people to stay active, make friends, and enjoy their summer break. Since launching in 2023, thousands of teens have taken part in the experience. This year’s event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026, and July 23, 20263: page break64: page break65: page break4: Ordinance - Amending ETJ Boundaries15: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. ZTA2026-015: Ordinance - Police Staffing2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, and B. W. Smith, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - 2027 Budget Presentations6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.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: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:15 P.M.10: INVOCATION11: Councilmember Andrew Hubacek. 12: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE13: Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Richard Bard Chapter. 14: SPECIAL RECOGNITION2: Real. Texas. Service. Champions16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 7. Mayor Alemán stated that his announcement is a proclamation – Whereas, local governments have served as the bedrock of American democracy for 250 years; and Whereas, from the country’s smallest villages to its largest cities, our great nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding this year; and Whereas, the America 250 initiative is a nonpartisan movement to celebrate and commemorate this special occasion; and Whereas, the City of Mesquite is embracing the America 250 initiative wi18: CITIZENS FORUM19: 1. Debra Jones, 3432 Antilles Drive, expressed concerns regarding water runoff on her property.
2. Rhonda Stewart, 1426 Sandalwood Drive, expressed concerns regarding issues in her neighborhood.
20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)3: June 1, 2026, minutes9: Professional Services Contract with KFH Group, Inc.5: RFP 2026-025 - Bank Depository Agreement8: Bid No. 2026-088 - Storage Expansion Hardware6: Bid No. 2026-068 - Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program, Phase II10: Seventh Adventist Church Property Sale and Lease7: Bid No. 2026-081 Annual Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Generators32: PUBLIC HEARINGS11: 1st Public Hearing - 2025-26 CDBG Program Budget and Annual Action Plan34: ADJOURNMENT35: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
36: Pending and Contemplated Litigation37: 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 al38: Personnel Matters39: 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.40: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
41: 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 (Eco42: 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 1-800-735-2989.43: 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.
44: 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.45: 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.46: 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.47: 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.48: page break49: page break50: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor51: Approval of the Consent Agenda52: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) CONSIDERED SEPARATELY53: END OF CONSENT AGENDA54: Councilmember Brandon Murden entered the meeting.55: 1. Mr. Casper stated that the City of Mesquite is offering many family-friendly events to mark the USA’s 250th Birthday or Semiquincentennial. Residents are encouraged to attend these events and/or join the growing list of neighborhoods hosting their own block parties in true hometown fashion. The first event is “America 250 Block Party” on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in56: page break4: Resolution - ILA with City of Crandall regarding ETJ2026-06-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - 2027 Budget Presentations2: Pre-Meeting - Data Center Development Standards7: (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.)8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:56 P.M.9: 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
10: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:03 P.M.11: INVOCATION12: Steven Cobb, Pastor, Keystone Church, Mesquite, Texas. 13: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE14: City Staff. 15: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS16: 2. Mr. Green encouraged citizens to participate in “Walking for Wellness” to celebrate National Trails Day this weekend. This special Get Fit Mesquite event will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Dunford Trailhead. It’s a great opportunity to get active, enjoy the outdoors and support a healthier community. Walking for Wellness is free and will be fun for all ages. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WalkingforWellness.
3. Ms. Rodrigue17: CITIZENS FORUM18: 3. Sherri Neal, 3916 Hunters Trail, expressed concerns regarding utility work in her neighborhood.
4. Tandy Boroughs, 1204 Lakeshore Drive, expressed concerns regarding street maintenance throughout the City.
5. Charlie Baker, 1713 Huntington Drive, expressed concerns regarding the keeping of hens in residential neighborhoods.
6. Shawna Wilson-Hester, 3102 Sandhurst Drive, is the mother of 11-year-old published author, Levi Hester, and expressed support for ADHD awareness.
19: CITIZENS COMMENTS20: Robert Miklos, 328 Clear Springs Dr., expressed opposition to Item No. 15 on tonight’s agenda.21: CONSENT AGENDA22: (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.)3: May 18, 2026, minutes12: Bid No. 2026-083 - Annual Supply of Personal Computers.5: Resolution - 2025 JAG Program11: Bid No. 2026-046 - Annual Supply of Emergency Medical Supplies13: Bid No. 2026-085 - Purchase of Pump and Motor Replacement at Haley Pump Station14: ILA with City of University Park - CDL Program6: Resolution - 2026 - 2027 Strategic Goals10: Blackwood Park: Playground Replacement9: Resolution - Linebarger Unpaid Closed Utility Accounts Collection Agreement35: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES16: Youth Advisory Board Appointment37: OTHER BUSINESS39: PUBLIC HEARINGS40: (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.)42: ADJOURNMENT43: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
44: Pending and Contemplated Litigation45: 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 al72: page break46: Consultation with Attorney47: 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 th48: Personnel Matters49: 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 commis50: Economic Development51: 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 conduc52: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.53: 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 (Person54: 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 1-800-735-2989.55: 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.56: 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.57: 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.58: 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.59: 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.60: page break61: 12. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026
13. 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
14. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-202662: Approval of the Consent Agenda63: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) CONSIDERED SEPARATELY64: END OF CONSENT AGENDA65: 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. 18 – Discuss economic development incentives for a project near IH-20 in Kaufman County); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. Aft66: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:01 P.M.67: 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 of68: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor69: 1. Mr. Casper stated that the Annual Spread the Love campaign is now underway. The City and Sharing Life are asking you to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly so Mesquite kids can have nutritious meals over the summer. Some kids have nut allergies, so consider donating alternative butters such as sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpreadTheLove for don70: 1. David Arnett, 2820 Appaloosa Lane, stated that he is the President of the Cloverleaf Crossing Homeowners Association (HOA). He expressed concerns regarding the HOA property management company, code violations and short-term rentals in his neighborhood.
2. Clark Staggs, 1601 Seascape Court, Rockwall, expressed appreciation for improved operations at the Mesquite Metro Airport and complimented 71: page break17: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0326-04458: Resolution - Linebarger Delinquent Court Fine Collection Agreement7: Resolution - Delinquent Court Fine Collection Fee15: Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication - Avanti Hills, 2235 East Glen Blvd.4: Ordinance for Speed Limit Municode Update for IH-6352026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, Deputy City Manager Raymond Rivas and Assistant City Secretary Kaylin Duff.
Absent: Councilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Briefing regarding grants6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M.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: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:25 P.M.2: Work Session - Financial Statements11: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:05 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Dr. Deron Biles, Pastor, Sunnyvale First Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, Texas.14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Members of the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association in honor of National Police Week.16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 1. Mr. Casper reminded residents that it’s time to sign up for Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD). This year, AMD will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For 22 years, this annual day of service has changed the lives of thousands of Mesquite homeowners and their families. If you know anyone who needs assistance with exterior house or yard projects, encourage them to complete an AMD request form. Projects could include painting, landscaping, building a ramp or tearing down an old shed. The last day18: CITIZENS FORUM19: Peter Schroer, 2413 Narobi Place, expressed concerns regarding work being performed on his street. 20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: (1) Bryan Odom, 1330 Buena Vista; and (2) Rodney Fenimore, 4417 Ivy Drive, expressed concerns regarding Item No. 4 on tonight’s agenda.
Ted Chinn, Director of Finance and Jason Hughes, Senior Managing Director, Hilltop Securities, Inc., reviewed the parameter bond sale. 22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)3: May 4, 2026, minutes14: Bid No. 2026-071 - Purchase of John Deere Tractor for Municipal Airport36: PUBLIC HEARINGS37: (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.)40: ADJOURNMENT41: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
42: Pending and Contemplated Litigation43: 9. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026
10. 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
11. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026
12. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026
44: Personnel Matters15: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0126-043912: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code (I.R.C.)45: 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.46: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.47: 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 (Person48: 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 1-800-735-2989.49: 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.50: 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.51: 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.52: 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.53: 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.54: page break55: 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 56: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor57: Approval of the Consent Agenda58: page break59: page break16: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0226-04414: Ordinance - Certificates of Obligation 20267: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code (I.E.B.C.)9: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (I.M.C.)13: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (I.S.P.S.C.)5: Ordinance - FY 25-26 Amended Budget10: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (I.P.C.)6: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (I.E.C.C.)11: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (I.P.M.C.)8: Ordinance - Adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (I.F.G.C.)2026-05-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Briefing regarding Delinquent Court Fines and Closed Water Accounts by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP2: Data Center Development Standards7: (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.)8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:26 P.M.9: 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
10: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:05 P.M.11: INVOCATION12: Ron Ward, Pastor, A Church Without Walls, Mesquite, Texas. 13: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE14: Members of the Mesquite Business Community and Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors. 15: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS16: 1. Mr. Casper wished everyone a Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you! He invited citizens to attend the Citywide Council Picnic on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the City Lake Park Pavillion, 200 Parkview Street. Food will be available, on a first-come, first-served basis, along with yard games and there will be an opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and neighbors. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fun!
2. Mr. Green announced that the Grand Opening of Fire Sta17: CITIZENS FORUM18: 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 Agend19: CITIZENS COMMENTS20: 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.21: APPOINTMENTS FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE3: Pre-Meeting - Mesquite Youth Council Presentation23: CONSENT AGENDA24: (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.)4: April 20, 2026, minutes12: NTMWD Reappointment9: Utility Billing and Metering Consulting Contract - ISI Water Company6: Bid No. 2026-053 - Paving and Utility Improvements for Edgemont Park7: Bid No. 2026-056 - Paving and Utility Improvements for San Marcus, Diane and Barbara10: Ratification for Emergency Repair at 1919 Brandy Station11: Ratification for Emergency Repair at 2482 Pioneer Road8: Project Management Services for the Construction of the Mesquite Police Gun Range Facility34: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES13: Youth Advisory Board Appointment14: Civil Service Commission & Personnel (Trial) Board appointment37: PUBLIC HEARINGS38: (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.)41: ADJOURNMENT42: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
43: Pending and Contemplated Litigation44: 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 al45: Personnel Matters46: 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 commis47: Economic Development48: 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 conduc49: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.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 (Person51: 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 1-800-735-2989.52: 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.53: 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.54: 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.55: 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.56: 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.57: page break58: page break59: page break60: page break61: Approval of the Consent Agenda62: 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. 17 – Discuss an economic development program agreement for a prospective project at IH 20 and Lawson Road); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Co63: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor64: END OF CONSENT AGENDA65: 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross reminded residents that it’s time to sign up for Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD). For 22 years, this annual day of service has changed the lives of thousands of Mesquite homeowners and their families. If you know anyone who needs assistance with exterior house or yard projects, encourage them to complete an AMD request form. Projects could include painting, landscaping, buil66: page break16: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0126-043615: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0126-04355: Resolution adopting STAR Transit Policy #119, Title VI Program2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS2: Pre-Meeting - Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program1: Pre-meeting - Hens in residential areas7: (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.)8: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.9: 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
10: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:28 P.M.3: Mesquite Police Department 2025 Meritorious Conduct Awards12: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:05 P.M.13: INVOCATION14: Raleigh Jones, Pastor, Christ Triumphant Church, Mesquite, Texas.15: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE16: Students of Moss Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society.17: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS18: 6. Mr. Smith announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., will host the Spring Trash Bash on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. This community cleanup event is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and make a real difference in keeping our City clean. Participants will meet under the marquee at Town East Mall to receive supplies before heading to their assigned locations. To help organizers coordinate supplies and cleanup locations, please pre-register by visiting19: CITIZENS FORUM20: 1. Rhonda Steward, 1426 Sandalwood Drive, expressed concerns regarding issues throughout the City.
2. Lisa Baughman, 1633 Stroud Land, expressed concerns regarding issues in her neighborhood.
3. Debbie David, 509 Horseshoe Bend, expressed support for new shopping options in the City.
21: CITIZENS COMMENTS22: 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.23: CONSENT AGENDA24: (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.)4: April 6, 2026, minutes8: Bid No. 2026-061 - Purchase of MowerMax Boom Mower9: Bid No. 2026-066 - Purchase of F-750 Service Body Truck10: Bid No. 2026-070 - Project Management Software for CIP7: Resolution - Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant33: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES12: Appointment - Animal Services Advisory Committee35: PUBLIC HEARINGS36: (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.)39: ADJOURNMENT40: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
41: Pending and Contemplated Litigation42: Personnel Matters11: Change Order No. 2 to RFQ No. 2023-139 - Materials Testing Services43: 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. The following subjects may be discussed:44: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
45: 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 (Eco46: 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 1-800-735-2989.47: 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.48: 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.49: 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.50: 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.51: 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.52: Page Break53: 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. Joh54: 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 55: page break56: page break57: page break58: Approval of the Consent Agenda59: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:18 P.M.60: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employee61: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor63: 1. Mr. Casper invited citizens to enjoy “Movies in the Park” and “Touch-A-Truck” on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. “Touch-A-Truck” provides kids with the opportunity to climb on, learn about and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles such as police cars, dump trucks, tractors and fire trucks. And vehicle operators will be pr64: page break65: page break14: Public Hearing and Resolution - SRB Mesquite, LLC,6: Ordinance - Fire Department staffing13: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-04275: Ordinance - Police Department staffing2026-04-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M. 3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Hens in residential areas6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:49 P.M.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. 22 – Discuss amending an economic development program agreement for a project at IH 20 and FM 2932 in Trinity Pointe); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:53 p.m., the City Council reconvened i9: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:11 P.M.2: Work Session - Eco Dev Update and Annual Report11: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:02 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Michael Edgar, Pastor, The Park Church, Mesquite, Texas. 14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: City Staff.16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 7. Mr. Murden thanked everyone who has already contributed to the Mesquite Fire Department’s Fill-the-Boot Campaign. Since 1954, firefighters across the nation have been collecting funds for the Fill-the-Boot Campaign that benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The dollars raised benefit research, care, community support, and advocacy for individuals living with neuromuscular diseases. Keep an eye out for Mesquite Firefighters located in major intersections around town on Thursday18: CITIZENS FORUM19: Ricardo Velez, 4805 Club View Circle, expressed concerns regarding the City’s First Quarter Financial Report.20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)6: RFP No. 2025-126 - Opal Lawrence House Restoration3: March 16, 2026, minutes11: Bid No. 2026-063 - Microsoft Business and Service Agreements7: RFP No. 2026-014 - Annual Purchase and Rebuild of Power Take-Offs, Hydraulic Pumps and PTO Solenoids9: Bid No. 2026-059 - Purchase of Twenty-Three (23) Ford Trucks4: Resolution - Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Resolution - MVCPA Auxiliary Grant8: Bid No. 2026-045 - Roadway Maintenance for Emporium Cir., Childress Ave., Towne Centre Dr.10: Bid No. 2026-062 Purchase of Load King Trailer.12: Bid No. 2026-065 - Purchase of One Bucket Truck for Traffic Division5: Police Training Facility and Gun Range15: Professional Engineering Services: Aerial Crossing Repairs16: Spradley Farms Improvement District Appointments38: OTHER BUSINESS17: Reconsideration of Council action40: PUBLIC HEARINGS41: (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.)19: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1025-042221: Public Hearing and Ordinance - 3225 N. Town East Blvd.46: ADJOURNMENT47: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION48: Pending and Contemplated Litigation49: 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 08-03-202250: Personnel Matters51: 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 commis52: Economic Development53: 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 conduc54: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.55: 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 (Person56: 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 1-800-735-2989.57: 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.58: 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.59: 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.60: 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.61: 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.62: page break63: page break64: page break65: page break66: 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-c67: END OF CONSENT AGENDA68: Approval of the Consent Agenda69: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:54 P.M.70: 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 of71: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor72: 1. Mr. Casper announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., will host the Spring Trash Bash on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. This community cleanup event is a great opportunity for all citizens to come together and make a real difference in keeping our City clean. Participants will meet under the marquee at Town East Mall to receive supplies before heading to their assigned l73: page break74: page break18: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-043120: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0326-044213: Change Order No. 1 to Bid No. 2024-126 - Crandall Water Line Connector Project14: Amendment No. 2 to Professional Engineering Services Contract with Garver, LLC2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
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: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:10 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Briefing on Potential Utility Billing System Review6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:10 P.M.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: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:11 P.M.2: Pre-Meeting - Police Dept. Council Update11: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:02 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Billy Island, Pastor, The Well Community Church, Mesquite, Texas.14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Mesquite Hiram Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 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 18: CITIZENS FORUM19: 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 Agend20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)3: March 2, 2026, minutes7: Bid No. 2026-055 - Annual Purchase of 48-Gallon Toter Trash Carts4: Resolution - Agreement with TxDOT for Rodeo Parade6: Bid No. 2026-028 - Pioneer Road Retaining Wall Reconstruction5: Bid No. 2026-008 - Paving/Utility Improvements for Sherwood Forest, Original Town, Paddy Heights29: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS10: Resolution - Notice of Intent for 2026 CO Sale11: MQOLC FY2025-2026 Mid Year Budget34: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES12: Appointment of an Alternate member to RTC36: PUBLIC HEARINGS37: (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.)17: Public Hearing and Resolution - Assignment from 42 Alcott, LP to Alto Alcott Station, LP43: ADJOURNMENT44: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
45: Pending and Contemplated Litigation46: 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 47: Personnel Matters48: 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 commis49: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.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 (Person51: 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 1-800-735-2989.52: 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.53: 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.54: 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.55: 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.56: 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.57: PAGE BREAK58: Approval of the Consent Agenda59: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Kenny Green, Mayor Pro Tem60: 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 2861: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: PAGE BREAK63: PAGE BREAK64: PAGE BREAK65: PAGE BREAK14: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Beer and Wine Separation Variance - 3225 N. Town East Blvd (V0226-0042)16: Resolution of No Objection - 21701 LBJ Freeway - Dominium9: Ordinance - W&S Refunding Bond Sale 202615: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0126-043413: Public hearing and Ordinance - Youth Programs Standards of Care8: Ordinance - GO Refunding Bond Sale 20262026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Briefing on North Gus Thomasson Corridor Study6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:46 P.M.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. 13 – Discuss an economic development program agreement amendment for a project at I-30 near North Galloway Avenue); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:51 p.m., the City Council reconvened in O9: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:20 P.M.2: 2025 Meritorious Awards to Fire Department Employees11: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Kelly James, Pastor, Pathway of Life Church, Dallas, Texas.14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Members of Scouting America Troop 852.16: SPECIAL RECOGNITION3: Real. Texas. Service. Champions.18: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS19: 1. Mr. Casper announced that the Vintage Car Show, hosted by Historic Mesquite, Inc., will be held 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 attend the show for free.
2. Mr. Green stated that the Courtyard Concert Series begins on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Ave. Music can be enjoyed twice a mont20: CITIZENS FORUM21: 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 Agend22: CITIZENS COMMENTS23: 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.24: APPOINTMENTS FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE4: Fill-the-Boot Campaign26: CONSENT AGENDA27: (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.)5: February 16, 2026, minutes7: Bid No. 2026-051 - Purchase Kubota Tractor, 20’ Rotary Cutter and Parallel Cutter.36: ADJOURNMENT37: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
38: Pending and Contemplated Litigation39: 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, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al.40: Personnel Matters41: 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.
• Annual Review of City Manager42: Economic Development43: 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 44: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
45: 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 (Eco64: page break46: 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 1-800-735-2989.47: 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.48: 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.49: 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.50: 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.51: 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.52: page break53: page break54: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY55: Approval of the Consent Agenda56: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:51 P.M.57: 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 of58: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.59: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employee60: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor61: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: 10. Mayor Alemán thanked Estefania Sosa, Sr. Community Engagement Coordinator, for her work on the recent Neighborhood Summit.
11. Mayor Alemán reminded everyone that today is Texas Independence Day.
12. Mayor Alemán stated that Dallas College – Eastfield Campus recently hosted Black History Month events and shared his experiences during these events.63: page break6: FY25-26 Pay Plan Ordinance10: First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Secretary11: First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Attorney David Paschall12: First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Municipal Court Judge Detra Hill9: Amendment No. 2 to the 2025-26 Police State Seizure Budget8: Change Order No. 11 for FP Lucas (2023-029)2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: EXECUTIVE SESSION - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:04 P.M.5: 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. 13 – Discuss Meet & Confer process); whereupon, the City Council p6: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:06 P.M.1: December 31, 2025 Financial Statements8: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:15 P.M.9: INVOCATION10: Reginald Jefferson, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas. 11: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE12: Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 13: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS14: 1. Mr. Casper invited citizens to participate in the Annual Polar Plunge, hosted by the Mesquite Police Department, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive. This event helps raise funds for Texas athletes to participate in the Special Olympics. You can register to dive in or simply make a monetary donation to help this worthy cause.
2. Mr. Green stated that the City is looking for new partners to serve on various boards and commissions. Engaged citizen15: CITIZENS FORUM16: 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 Agend17: CITIZENS COMMENTS18: 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.19: CONSENT AGENDA20: (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.)3: Cable TV PEG Interlocal Agreement Mesquite ISD6: Consent to assignment of ground lease2: February 2, 2026, minutes4: Bid No. 2026-052 - Purchase of Four Toyota Vehicles26: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES7: Appointment to MQOLC/MEDA Boards28: PUBLIC HEARINGS29: (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.)12: PH - Torrington Creekside35: ADJOURNMENT36: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
37: Pending and Contemplated Litigation38: 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, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al.39: Consultation with Attorney40: 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:
41: Real Property42: Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. The following subjects may be discussed:43: Personnel Matters44: 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. The following subjects may be discussed:
• Annua45: Economic Development60: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY61: END OF CONSENT AGENDA62: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:43 P.M.46: 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 conduc47: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.48: 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 (Person49: 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 1-800-735-2989.50: 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.51: 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.52: 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.53: 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.54: 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.55: page break56: page break57: page break58: page break59: Approval of the Consent Agenda63: 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. 15 – Discuss an economic development program agreement assignment for a project at Scyene Road and Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard); whereupon, the City Council procee64: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:55 P.M.65: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Item No. 14 – Discuss the purchase of property on South Ebrite Street); whereupon the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 7:10 p.m., the 66: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:10 P.M.67: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employee68: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor69: page break70: 7. Mr. Murden stated that throughout February, the City of Mesquite will host events, programs and activities in recognition of Black History Month. Historic Mesquite, Inc., offers Time Travel Tuesdays, a social media series highlighting notable Black residents. Programs are offered at the Main Library all month long, including one about Black inventors. The Mesquite Arts Center offers Black Hi71: page break72: page break5: Change Order No. 4 to Bid No. 2023-14110: Public Hearing and Resolution 2026 - 2700 Motley9: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1225-043311: Resolution of No Objection - 900 Windbell Circle, Torrington Creekside8: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0425-03922026-02-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
Absent: Councilmember B.W. Smith.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:38 P.M.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. 9 – Discuss an economic development program agreement amendment for a project at Town East Boulevard and I-635); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:59 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open9: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:07 P.M.10: INVOCATION11: Archie Greer, Pastor, Trinity Christian Worship Church, Mesquite, Texas. 12: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE13: Members of the Mesquite Heart Board. 14: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS15: The event will also feature a keynote address by Courtney Brazile of Dallas College. Pre-registration is required as venue space is limited. There are many other Black History Month programs taking place throughout the month. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com to find out more.
8. Mayor Alemán stated that the City will host the 9th Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center, Cliff Keheley Community Room, 500 South Galloway Avenue. Br16: CITIZENS FORUM17: Millie Arnold, 2206 Luau Street, expressed concerns regarding the condition of the Tradewind Apartments.18: CITIZENS COMMENTS19: 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.20: APPOINTMENTS FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE2: MQOLC FY 2024-2025 Annual Report22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)4: Bid No. 2026-047 Purchase of Ray-B-Torpedo Mowers (Rayco)3: January 20, 2026, minutes5: Next Generation 9-1-127: APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES6: Landmark Commission appointment29: PUBLIC HEARINGS30: (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.)33: ADJOURNMENT34: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
35: Pending and Contemplated Litigation36: Personnel Matters37: 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. The following subject may be discussed:
• Annual38: Economic Development39: 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 40: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
41: 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 (Eco42: 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 1-800-735-2989.43: 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.
44: 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.45: 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.47: 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.46: 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.48: 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 49: page break50: page break51: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:59 P.M.52: 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 of53: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:35 P.M.54: Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employee55: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor56: 1. Mr. Casper stated that last week proved that Texas weather changes fast and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Residents can sign up for the Mesquite Alerts and receive real-time updates about emergencies, weather and news pertaining to their neighborhood. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to learn more and to sign up. Also, he thanked everyone who has donated to the WARM program57: END OF CONSENT AGENDA58: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY59: page break60: page break61: page break62: page break8: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1225-04321: Pre-Meeting - Amended Budget7: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1025-04232026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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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 January 20, 2026. 2: PRE-MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting - Annual Ethics Training6: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:05 P.M.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: CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:27 P.M.2: Preliminary Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 202511: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:17 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Will Klinke, Pastor, Mesquite Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mesquite, Texas. 14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Members of Leadership Mesquite. 16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 1. Mr. Casper announced that the City of Mesquite employees raised more than $38,000.00 for local charities through the 2025 Real. Texas. Giving. campaign. The initiative ran from October to November last year. City employees made donations through payroll deductions, raffles, participated in contests and a silent auction. Funding donated to Real. Texas. Giving. will assist more than a dozen charitable organizations and programs. The City is very grateful to all the sponsors and partners wh18: CITIZENS FORUM19: Sophia Graham, 1916 Foxwood Drive; and Kim Walker, 3014 Granada Drive, expressed support for City Councilmember Brandon Murden.20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)16: 2026 TIRZ Board Chairman Appointment14: Appointment of TIRZ Board Members4: Bid No. 2026-038 - Purchase of Construction Equipment for Water Distribution.3: January 5, 2026, minutes11: MIDC Board Appointments12: MHFDC Board Appointments13: MHFC Board Appointments15: Town East/Skyline TIRZ #9 Board Appointments7: 2026 Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update8: Professional Engineering Services: Hula Drive and Parkside Drive Wastewater Improvements9: Professional Engineering Services for Executive Blvd., Phase 210: P25 Radio System Upgrade Agreement38: PUBLIC HEARINGS39: (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.)41: ADJOURNMENT42: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
43: Pending and Contemplated Litigation6: 2026 Mesquite Roadway Impact Fees Study Update Services_Attachment A44: 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, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al.45: Personnel Matters46: 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 commis47: Economic Development48: 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 conduc49: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.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 (Person51: 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 1-800-735-2989.52: 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.53: 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.54: 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.55: 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.56: 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.57: page break58: page break59: page break60: page break61: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.62: Mayor Aleman announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to consider the appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of various City boards and commissions, and City officers or other City employees (A63: No executive action was necessary.64: Approval of the Consent Agenda65: END OF CONSENT AGENDA66: Mayor Aleman 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. 18 - Discuss a proposed development agreement for property near Old Nacogdoches Trail and IH-20); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conferen67: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:01 P.M.68: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor69: 10. Mayor Alemán invited citizens to attend the State of the Community event on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. Everyone is invited to attend. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. with a panel discussion. Panelists include Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Ángel Rivera, Dallas College – Eastfie70: page break17: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0425-03915: Amendment No. 1 to the 2025-26 Federal Seizure Budget2026-01-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Jeff Casper, Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.2: PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.3: AGENDA REVIEW4: STAFF PRESENTATIONS1: Pre-Meeting Briefing on Water Loss Study2: 2025 Community Attitude and Satisfaction Survey3: Briefing regarding annual ethics training8: (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: EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.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: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:02 P.M.12: INVOCATION13: Ron Ward, Pastor, A Church Without Walls, Mesquite, Texas. 14: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE15: Members of the Mesquite Youth Council. 16: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS17: 2. Mr. Green stated that the next Teen Turnout event is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Drive. Teen Turnout is a series of events designed for youth ages 12 to 17. Teens can enjoy music, games, open gym, video games, food, crafts and more with their friends, all for free. Registration is on site. Also, the Parks and Recreation Department is now offering a Teen Membership for youth to relax and unwind at Dunford after a l18: CITIZENS FORUM19: 1. Ron Ward, 430 Running Brook Lane, spoke regarding budget priorities and Council candidates.
2. Ms. Rovelo expressed concerns regarding water availability and conservation efforts for the long term.
3. Edgar Silva, 3404 Mountcross Road, expressed concerns regarding pungent odors in his neighborhood.
20: CITIZENS COMMENTS21: 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.22: CONSENT AGENDA23: (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.)4: December 15, 2025, minutes10: CMAR RFP 2025-051 Phase II5: 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan7: Bid No. 2026-037 - Purchase of One Caterpillar Motor Grader for Streets.8: Bid No. 2026-039 Purchase of One Skid Steer and Attachments for Streets.6: PSA with Dallas County: La Prada Drive (Motley Drive to Pinehurst Lane)9: Consent - Convention Center FF&E31: OTHER BUSINESS11: Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem33: PUBLIC HEARINGS34: (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.)40: ADJOURNMENT41: NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
42: Pending and Contemplated Litigation43: 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, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al.44: Personnel Matters45: 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.46: Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.47: 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 (Person48: 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 1-800-735-2989.49: 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.50: 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.51: 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.52: 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.53: 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.54: 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. Velazquez v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-25
8. Barnett v. City of Mesquite and Philip Offutt, Jr., Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-25
9. Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John D55: page break56: page break57: page break58: Approval of the Consent Agenda59: END OF CONSENT AGENDA60: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor61: 1. Mr. Casper thanked the Mesquite Police and Fire Departments for helping residents safely celebrate the New Year. Both departments conducted specialized patrols to monitor illegal fireworks usage and DWI concerns. Mesquite Police Officers confiscated more than 46 pounds of fireworks, seized two firearms and made two arrests for discharge of a firearm. Officers made six DWI arrests but reporte62: page break15: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-042914: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1025-042116: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z1125-043013: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0725-040812: Public Hearing and Ordinance - Zoning Application No. Z0425-03912025-12-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council
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1: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5:04 P.M.2: INVOCATION3: Dr. Deron Biles, Pastor, Sunnyvale First Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, Texas. 4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE5: City Staff. 6: CITIZENS COMMENTS7: 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. 8: OTHER BUSINESS1: Canvass results of Dec. 13, 2025, Runoff Election2: Resolution - Canvassing Runoff Election Results3: Installation of Newly Elected Councilmember12: ADJOURNMENT13: 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 1-800-735-2989.15: 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.17: 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.18: 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.19: Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor20: Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Jeff Casper, Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
Absent: Councilmember Tandy Boroughs21: Mayor Alemán recognized former City of Mesquite Mayor Bruce Archer and former City of Dallas Councilmember Rick Callahan who were in attendance at tonight's meeting. 14: 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.
16: 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.2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Mesquite City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments