City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Mesquite, TX
Meeting Date
March 16, 2026

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Monday, March 16, 2026

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PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:10 P.M.

AGENDA REVIEW

PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:10 P.M.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

26-8159 Receive briefing regarding a potential utility billing system review analysis by Water Company of America. (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.)

CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:00 P.M.Item 2

26-8155 Receive Police Department Council Update.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

INVOCATION

Billy Island, Pastor, The Well Community Church, Mesquite, Texas.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mesquite Hiram Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

CITIZENS FORUM

At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than items on the agenda, personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

CITIZENS COMMENTS

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.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 3

26-8088 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 2, 2026.

Attachments: March 2, 2026, minutes

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4

26-8140 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the temporary closure of State Highway 352 on March 28, 2026, for the City of Mesquite Rodeo Parade, commemorating the 68th Anniversary of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo.

Attachments: Resolution Rodeo Parade Route Map

CONSENT AGENDAItem 5

26-8144 Bid No. 2026-008 - Paving and Utility Improvements for Sherwood Forest, Original Town, and Paddy Heights.

(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of $8,585,620.00.) Attachments: Recommendation Letter Bid Tabulation Location Map

CONSENT AGENDAItem 6

26-8141 Bid No. 2026-028 - Pioneer Road Retaining Wall Reconstruction.

(Authorize the City Manager to finalize, execute and ratify a contract with low bidder Concord Commercial Services, Inc., in the amount of $188,184.70.) Attachments: Recommendation Letter Bid Tabulation Location Map

CONSENT AGENDAItem 7

26-8118 Bid No. 2026-055 - Annual Purchase of 48-Gallon Toter Trash Carts.

(Staff recommends award to WasteQuip, LLC, through Omnia Partners Contract No. 226024-02, in an amount not to exceed $499,069.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) Attachments: Quote

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSItem 8

26-8157 Consider an ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance from time to time of City of Mesquite, Texas, Permanent Improvement Bonds, Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, and Permanent Improvement and Refunding Bonds, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $53,825,000.00.

Attachments: Ordinance

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSItem 9

26-8158 Consider an ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City of Mesquite, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $43,425,000.00.

Attachments: Ordinance

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSItem 10

26-8075 Consider a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation.

Attachments: Resolution Proposed Bond Projects

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSItem 11

26-8135 Consider a resolution approving the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation's (MQOLC) mid-year amended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Attachments: MQOLC Resolution No. 2026-10 Resolution

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEESItem 12

26-8139 Consider appointment of an alternate member to the Regional Transportation Council for a term to expire June 30, 2026.

Attachments: Letter - Regional Transportation Council Representation

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 13

26-8152 Conduct a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs Standards of Care.

B. Consider an ordinance adopting Standards of Care associated with the City's recreation programs titled '2026 Youth Programs Standards of Care' and repealing Ordinance No. 5158. Attachments: Ordinance Redlined Standards of Care

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 14

26-8137 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a variance reducing the separation requirement from 300 feet to 100 feet between Towneast Food Mart and Mesquite Academy.

(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area.) Attachments: Letter of Intent Survey Notification Map Ordinance

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 15

26-8138 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0126-0434.

(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.) Attachments: Staff Report and Maps P&Z Minutes Ordinance

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 16

26-8133 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution providing no objection for Mesquite Leased Housing Associates II, LP's application.

Attachments: Resolution

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 17

26-8148 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution consenting to the assignment by 42 Alcott, LP.

Attachments: Resolution