City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · August 2, 2021
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, August 2, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Bruce Archer and Councilmembers Robert Miklos, Dan Aleman, Tandy Boroughs and
Kenny Green, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
Absent: Councilmembers Sherry Wisdom and B. W. Smith.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 Discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:31 P.M.
2 Receive financial statement for the period April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Cindy Smith, Director of Finance, presented the financial statement for the period
covering April 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021.
The work session ended at 6:48 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Fred Bacon, Pastor, First Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mesquite Police Department Staff.
PRESENTATIONS
3 Recognize Real. Texas. Service. Champions.
This item was not presented.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. City Manager Cliff Keheley, with great sadness, informed the City Council and the community of the
passing of one of the City's current employees. Edward Suarez, Animal Services Manager, passed
away at work yesterday afternoon. Edward had worked for the City since 2020 and was a dedicated
manager who cared deeply about the Animal Shelter and its ongoing success. This is evidenced by
him being at work on Sunday preparing the shelter for the upcoming week. Through his leadership, the
Animal Shelter was able to remain open during the pandemic and he continued to foster strong
relationships with our rescue community and other partners. Today, the Animal Shelter continues to
adopt out animals and achieves over a 90 percent save rate due to the effects and leadership of
Edward Suarez. He cared deeply about his employees, the animals in the shelter and proudly served
this community. Edward will be missed. The City extends its sympathy and condolences to Mr .
Suarez’s family, friends and co-workers. We will continue to have the shelter open this week because
that is what Edward would want but we will do so with a very heavy heart.
2. Mayor Archer requested a moment of silence for the loss of Animal Services Manager Edward
Suarez.
3. Mr. Aleman offered a prayer for Edward Suarez’s family and friends.
4. Mr. Aleman reminded citizens that the first day of school for Mesquite Independent School District
students is Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He asked drivers to please slow down and be aware of
school buses and children walking to school and to “Drive Like Your Family Lives Here.”
5. Mr. Boroughs thanked the Mesquite Hornets Football and Drill Team Association who partnered with
Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., to organize a litter clean up at Paschall Park on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
This event taught the children the importance of giving back to the community by cleaning the fields that
they use throughout the football season. This cleanup was part of the new Clean City Initiative.
6. Mr. Miklos invited dogs and their owners to the 17th Annual Doggie Splash Day event this Saturday,
August 7, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive.
7. Mr. Green stated that the City has begun the public education campaign regarding new regulations
for solid waste customers, which is part of the new Clean City Initiative. The new requirements take
effect in October 2021, which includes placing trash in a bag and then placing the bag in a trash can .
Contact the Solid Waste Division for assistance with special circumstances.
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8. Mayor Archer congratulated the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAA) for
receiving the Alumni Membership of the Year Award for 2020. This is the third year in a row that the
MCPAA has earned this honor from the Texas Police Academy Alumni Association.
CITIZENS FORUM
Mr. Damien Gover, 4765 Stallcup Drive, expressed concerns regarding incidents that occurred at
Beasley Park and Palos Verdes Park.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Green requested that Item No. 5 be removed from the Consent Agenda to be
considered separately. Mr. Aleman requested that Item Nos. 11 and 12 be
removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Mr. Green
moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, as follows.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously.
4 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 19, 2021.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
6 Bid No. 2019-023 - Ratification of Renewal of Annual Landscape Maintenance of
the TxDOT IH635/Town East Boulevard/Town Centre Drive Interchange and US
Highway 80/Town East Boulevard Interchange.
(Staff recommends ratification of the first and second of four contract renewal
options with SLM Landscaping and Maintenance in the amount of $ 109,397.00
and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining two one -year
renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Bid No. 2019-077 - Ratification of Renewal of Annual Mowing Maintenance of
City Parks and Special Areas.
(Staff recommends ratification of the first and second of four contract renewal
options with Good Earth Corporation, in the amount of $305,859.60 and
authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining two one -year renewal
options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
8 RFP No. 2021-075 - Bank Depository Agreement.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the necessary documents
with Bank of America, N.A. in the amount of $80,000.00 annually. The term of
this 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.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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9 Bid No. 2021-080 - U.S. 80 Bore Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder
BRCT, LLC in the amount of $262,345.00).
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
10 Bid No. 2021-111 - Purchase of 2021 Ford F-350 Diesel Chassis Ambulance
Remount.
(Staff recommends award to Frazer, Ltd., in Houston, Texas, from Sterling
McCall Ford, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract AM10-20, in the amount of
$151,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
13 Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $135,375.85 to the Mesquite
Independent School District to acquire new studio production equipment for the
operation of the City’s Educational Access Channel in accordance with
Ordinance No. 4132 (Interlocal Agreement/Operation of Educational Access
Channel) and authorize the City Manager to execute payment upon receipt of an
itemized invoice.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda Item(s) to be Considered Separately
5 An ordinance repealing and replacing the Mesquite Thoroughfare Plan.
Mr. Green moved to postpone consideration of an ordinance repealing and
replacing the Mesquite Thoroughfare Plan to a future City Council meeting.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
11 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional engineering
services contract with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc ., for the
engineering conceptual design of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard (F. P. Lucas
Blvd.), from McKenzie Road to East Cartwright Road, in the amount of
$113,220.00.
Mr. Aleman stated that this project is located in his Council district and expressed
support for the contract.
Mr. Aleman moved to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a
professional engineering services contract with Pacheco Koch Consulting
Engineers, Inc., for the engineering conceptual design of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr.,
Boulevard (F. P. Lucas Blvd.), from McKenzie Road to East Cartwright Road, in
the amount of $113,220.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved
unanimously.
12 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional engineering
services contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the engineering design of the
Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Project, in the
amount of $164,394.00.
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Mr. Aleman stated that this project is located in his Council district and expressed
support for the contract.
Mr. Aleman moved to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a
professional engineering services contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the
engineering design of the Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) Project, in the amount of $164,394.00. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Boroughs and approved unanimously.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION
14 Receive resignation from Cheryl Allen as a member of the Mesquite Downtown
Development Advisory Board.
Mr. Green moved to accept the resignation of Cheryl Allen as a member of
Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Aleman and approved unanimously.
15 Receive resignation from Rose Grimsley as a member of the Historic Mesquite,
Inc., Board of Directors.
Mr. Aleman moved to accept the resignation of Rose Grimsley as a member of
the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Green and approved unanimously.
16 Receive resignation from Jennifer Vidler as a member of the Mesquite
Downtown Development Advisory Board
Mr. Boroughs moved to accept the resignation of Jennifer Vidler as a member of
the Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously.
17 Receive resignation from Teia Collier as a member of the Historic Mesquite,
Inc., Board of Directors and Mesquite Landmark Commission.
Mr. Aleman moved to accept the resignation of Teia Collier as a member of the
Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors and Mesquite Landmark Commission.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
18 Consider appointment of seven members to the Mesquite Quality of Life
Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire August 19, 2023.
Mr. Boroughs moved to appoint Larry Allen, Nadine Ward, Kevin Grubbs, Lisa
Theriot, Bennye Rice, Henry Brown and Clifton Freeman to the Mesquite Quality
of Life Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire August 19, 2023. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND ITEM
RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET
19 Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed
Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget.
Myra Rogers, Manager of Budget and Treasury, stated that this is the third of
three public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and is the
public hearing required by State Law. All funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is $277
million. The proposed expenditure budget for the general fund for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 is $144 million. Detailed schedules for the proposed budget can be
found on the City's website.
Ms. Rogers stated that in accordance with State law, the Council must take action
on the budget at the conclusion on the public hearing either to vote separately to
adopt the budget and also vote to ratify the increase in property tax revenue or
vote to postpone the adoption of the budget and vote to postpone the ratification
of the increase in property tax revenue until the August 16, 2021, City Council
meeting.
No one appeared regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget.
20 An ordinance providing funds for the 2021-22 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 included in said budget.
Mr. Miklos moved to postpone consideration of an ordinance providing funds for
the 2021-2022 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 included in said budget
to the August 16, 2021, City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green
and approved unanimously.
21 An ordinance ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the 2021-22
Fiscal Year budget for said period.
Mr. Miklos moved to postpone consideration of an ordinance ratifying the
property tax revenue increase reflected in the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget to
the August 16, 2021, City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green
and approved unanimously.
22 Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
and call a public hearing for August 16, 2021, on the proposed Fiscal Year
2021-2022 ad valorem tax rate.
Mr. Miklos moved that, upon proper notice and final adoption after the public
hearing is held, property taxes be increased by the adoption of a tax rate for
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 of $0.70862 per $100 of valuation. The public hearing to
consider this rate will be held on August 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The public
hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 757 North Galloway
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Avenue, Mesquite, Texas. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved
unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
23 Consider an application to allow fee in lieu of parkland dedication for the
subdivision of a parcel into two lots, located at 1011 South Belt Line Road.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that in
2020, the City Council adopted a parkland dedication ordinance. The dedication
of parkland is required when new residential lots are created. There is a
provision in the ordinance that allows a person to appear before Council to
request the option of paying a fee in lieu of dedication of parkland.
This is the first application received for this new process. The subject property,
located at 1011 South Belt Line Road, contains one house. The applicant is
proposing to subdivide the property into two lots – one lot containing 15,000
square feet and one lot containing 18,000 square feet. They are proposing to
build a house on the 15,000-square-foot lot. The parkland dedication ordinance
requires the dedication of parkland for the new house, which for one home, is
not feasible. Therefore, the applicant is requesting to pay the fee in lieu of
parkland dedication totaling $2,494.80. The City Council has the authority to
deny the request, thereby, requiring land to be dedicated as parkland; approve
the request for a fee in lieu of dedication; or approve a waiver of the
requirements.
Applicant Adam Konty, 1011 South Belt Line Road, requested a waiver of the
requirements but would be willing to pay the fee in lieu of parkland dedication.
Mr. Miklos stated he is in favor of the applicant paying the fee in lieu of
dedication of parkland as this fee will be used for the maintenance and
improvement of City parks. Mr. Miklos made a motion to approve acceptance of
the fee in lieu of dedication of parkland. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and
approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
24 A. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the proposed
2021-2022 Community Development Block Program (CDBG) budget and adopt
the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution authorizing the transfer and reallocation of funds to
the Program Year 2021-2022 Community Development Annual Action Plan and
filing an application for an amount not to exceed $1,135,680.00 for federal funds
under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting
the Program Year 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and
authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and
acting in connection with said application.
A public hearing was held to receive citizen input regarding the proposed
2021-2022 Community Development Block Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the
Annual Action Plan.
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Raymond Rivas, Assistant City Manager, stated that in accordance with federal
regulations governing the use of CDBG funds, the City of Mesquite is required to
propose an Annual Action Plan for the Program Year 2021-2022 with the required
public comment period. The Annual Action Plan outlines how program funds,
allocated to the City by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
will be used in our community. The comment period was open from July 19,
2021, through August 2, 2021. Staff did not receive any changes nor
recommendations during the comment period and recommends approval of the
resolution.
No one appeared regarding the 2021-2022 CDBG budget and Annual Action Plan.
Mr. Green moved to approve Resolution 43-2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2021-2022 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FILING AN APPLICATION FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,135,680.00 FOR FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT; APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE PROGRAM YEAR 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF GIVING REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND ACTING IN CONNECTION WITH SAID
APPLICATION. Motion was seconded by Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously.
(Resolution No. 43-2021 recorded in Resolution Book No. 63)
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Aleman
and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Sonja Land, City Secretary Bruce Archer, Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, August 2, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
1. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum may preregister as
follows:
a. Send an email to the City Secretary on or before 3:00 p.m., on August 2, 2021. The
email address is sland@cityofmesquite.com. The phone number is 972-216-6244.
b. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address.
2. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or
before 3:00 p.m., on August 2, 2021, to the following email address:
sland@cityofmesquite.com.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 21-5525 Discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
(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 - 5:30 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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M.
2 21-5541 Receive financial statement for the period April 1, 2021 through June 30,
2021.
Attachments: June 30, 2021 Financial Statement
June 30, 2021 Financial Statement Overview
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Fred Bacon, Pastor, First Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mesquite Police Department Staff.
PRESENTATIONS
3 21-5532 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
(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 by motion of the City Council.)
4 21-5406 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 19, 2021.
Attachments: July 19, 2021, minutes
5 21-5530 An ordinance repealing and replacing the Mesquite Thoroughfare Plan.
Attachments: Ordinance
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6 21-5544 Bid No. 2019-023 - Ratification of Renewal of Annual Landscape
Maintenance of the TxDOT IH635/Town East Boulevard/Town Centre
Drive Interchange and US Highway 80/Town East Boulevard Interchange.
(Staff recommends ratification of the first and second of four contract
renewal options with SLM Landscaping and Maintenance in the amount of
$109,397.00 and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining
two one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of
sufficient funds.)
7 21-5543 Bid No. 2019-077 - Ratification of Renewal of Annual Mowing
Maintenance of City Parks and Special Areas.
(Staff recommends ratification of the first and second of four contract
renewal options with Good Earth Corporation, in the amount of
$305,859.60 and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining
two one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of
sufficient funds.)
8 21-5483 RFP No. 2021-075 - Bank Depository Agreement.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the necessary
documents with Bank of America, N.A. in the amount of $80,000.00
annually. The term of this 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.)
Attachments: Evaluation Scoring Matrix
9 21-5531 Bid No. 2021-080 - U.S. 80 Bore Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low
bidder BRCT, LLC in the amount of $262,345.00).
Attachments: Recommendation Letter
Bid Tabulation
Location Map
10 21-5524 Bid No. 2021-111 - Purchase of 2021 Ford F-350 Diesel Chassis
Ambulance Remount.
(Staff recommends award to Frazer, Ltd., in Houston, Texas, from Sterling
McCall Ford, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract AM10-20, in the amount of
$151,000.00.)
Attachments: HGAC Quote
11 21-5502 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional
engineering services contract with Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers,
Inc., for the engineering conceptual design of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr.,
Boulevard (F. P. Lucas Blvd.), from McKenzie Road to East Cartwright
Road, in the amount of $113,220.00.
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Attachments: Location Map
12 21-5503 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional
engineering services contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the
engineering design of the Lawson Road Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Project, in the amount of $164,394.00.
Attachments: Location Map
Typical Section
13 21-5523 Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $135,375.85 to the Mesquite
Independent School District to acquire new studio production equipment
for the operation of the City’s Educational Access Channel in accordance
with Ordinance No. 4132 (Interlocal Agreement/Operation of Educational
Access Channel) and authorize the City Manager to execute payment upon
receipt of an itemized invoice.
Attachments: MISD Peg Funding Request
Proposed 2021-22 PEG Fund Request
Ordinance No. 4132
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RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION
14 21-5535 Receive resignation from Cheryl Allen as a member of the Mesquite
Downtown Development Advisory Board.
Attachments: Resignation Email
15 21-5536 Receive resignation from Rose Grimsley as a member of the Historic
Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors.
Attachments: Resignation Letter
16 21-5545 Receive resignation from Jennifer Vidler as a member of the Mesquite
Downtown Development Advisory Board
Attachments: Resignation Email
17 21-5547 Receive resignation from Teia Collier as a member of the Historic
Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors and Mesquite Landmark Commission.
Attachments: Resignation Letter
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
18 21-5546 Consider appointment of seven members to the Mesquite Quality of Life
Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire August 19, 2023.
Attachments: Personal Data Form
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES AND ITEM
RELATING TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
19 21-5526 Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the
proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget.
20 21-5527 An ordinance providing funds for the 2021-22 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 included in said budget.
Attachments: Ordinance and Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
21 21-5529 An ordinance ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the
2021-22 Fiscal Year budget for said period.
Attachments: Ordinance
22 21-5517 Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 and call a public hearing for August 16, 2021, on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 ad valorem tax rate.
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OTHER BUSINESS
23 21-5528 Consider an application to allow fee in lieu of parkland dedication for the
subdivision of a parcel into two lots, located at 1011 South Belt Line Road.
Attachments: Request letter and maps
PUBLIC HEARINGS
24 21-5533 A. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the
proposed 2021-2022 Community Development Block Program (CDBG)
budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution authorizing the transfer and reallocation of
funds to the Program Year 2021-2022 Community Development Annual
Action Plan and filing an application for an amount not to exceed
$1,135,680.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community
Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2021-2022
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and designating
the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative
for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection
with said application.
Attachments: Annual Action Plan
Project Summaries
Resolution
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
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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. Kathy Dyer and Robert Dyer, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Graham Dyer v. City of
Mesquite, Texas, et al, Cause No. 3:15-CV-02638-B – Filed 8-12-15
2. City of Allen, et al v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications, Cause
No. 6:19-cv-345-ADA-JCM – Filed 10-19-18
3. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Cause No.
DC-18-16933 – Filed 11-8-18
4. Petition of Magali Villarreal (MISD Bus Accident on 10-3-2018), Cause No. DC-19-06974 – Filed 5-15-19
5. Patricia Brennan and Alyssa Sanders, Individually and as Heirs of Natalie Sanders v. City of Mesquite, et
al, Cause No. 3:10-CV-01263-L – Filed 5-24-19
6. Patrish Ervin and John Dawson v. Mr. Phillip Aultman, Mesquite Police Department and the City of
Mesquite, Cause No. CC-19-03248-C – Filed 5-31-19
7. Corey Reynolds and Molly Reynolds v. The City of Mesquite, et al, Cause No. DC-20-07209 – Filed 5-22-20
8. Tejas Motel, L.L.C. v. City of Mesquite, Acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Civil Action No.
3:20-cv-20-1982 – Filed 7-27-20
9. City of Mesquite v. Ulises Rivera, Jessica Rivera and 3509 Byrd Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75150 in rem,
Cause No. DC-20-12465 – Filed 9-3-20
10. Vault Ventures, LLC v. City of Mesquite and Cliff Keheley, in his Official Capacity as Mesquite City
Manager, Cause No. DC-20-19115 – Filed 12-28-20
11. Delance Holt v. Troy Burke and Olivia Elliott, Civil Action No. 3:21-cv-164 – Filed 1-25-21
12. Texas Hemp Federation and Create a Cig Mesquite LLC dba CAC Mesquite v. City of Mesquite and Cliff
Keheley in his official capacity as City Manager, Cause No. DC-21-02420 – Filed 2-25-21
13. Kasia Varsak v. Jeremy Thomas Meeks and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. CC-21-00813-B – Filed
3-4-21
14. John Alexander v. City of Mesquite and Emilio F. Henry, Cause No. DC-21-06832 - Filed 5-28-21
15. Raina Naomi Brechbiel v. Danielle Larrison and Christopher Odom, Cause No. 3:21-cv-01563-E -
Filed 7-7-21
16. Landon Harris v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-21-08418 - Filed 6-30-21
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.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this
meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by
Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic
Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code
Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to
address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a
member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.
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