City Council - Regular Meeting

AGENDA REVIEW

26-8261 Receive departmental strategy and budget presentations from the Housing and Community Services, Human Resources, Neighborhood Services, and Information Technology Departments related to City Council strategic goals and objectives and other budget updates on Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

(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.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.

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

INVOCATION

Doug Herrell, Pastor, Family Cathedral of Praise, Mesquite, Texas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Richard Bard Chapter.

26-8271 Recognize Real. Texas. Service. Champions.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

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.

26-8094 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 1, 2026.

26-8278 A resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Crandall, Texas, amending Mesquite's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) boundaries by reducing its ETJ in the area of FM 2767 and FM 741, and expanding its ETJ in the area of FM 741 and Heartland Parkway and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the Interlocal Agreement.

26-8269 RFP No. 2026-025 - Bank Depository Agreement.

(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the necessary documents with Bank of America in the amount of $90,862.25 annually. The term of the contract is for a three-year period, with one additional two-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)

26-8275 Bid No. 2026-068 - Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program, Phase II (Consulting and Other Related Services).

(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Holisus, LLC, dba Holistic Utility Solutions, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 230601, in the amount of $890,500.00.)

26-8277 Bid No. 2026-081 - Annual Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Emergency Generators.

(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Clifford Power Systems, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 251004, in an amount not to exceed $169,958.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)

26-8270 Bid No. 2026-088 - Storage Expansion Hardware.

(Staff recommends award to Sequel Data Systems, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-CPO-5400, in an amount not to exceed $212,280.00.)

26-8268 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Contract with KFH Group, Inc, to develop a Transit Development Plan in an amount not to exceed $137,088.00.

26-8276 Approve the purchase of a tract of land containing approximately 2.737 acres and being commonly referred to as (1) 430, 420, 410, and 400 South Ebrite Street, and (2) 226, 224 and 220 West Gross Street, (the "Property") from Texas Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists (the "Seller") for the purchase price of $3,000,000.00, plus closing costs, and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Real Estate Sales Contract and a Commercial Leasing Agreement between the Seller and the City for the purchase and leaseback of the Property, and to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to finalize the closing and purchase of the Property.

26-8180 Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the proposed 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and Annual Action Plan.

ADJOURNMENT

City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 - Filed 08-03-2022

Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 - Filed 02-15-2024

Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-02000-L - Filed 08-06-2024

City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024

Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 - Filed 12-14-2024

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

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

Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026

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

Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E - Filed 02-04-2026

Beatrix Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026

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

Franly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-2026

Personnel Matters

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.