City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · May 15, 2023
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, May 15, 2023 5:15 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Tandy Boroughs, B. W. Smith, Kenny Green,
Jeff Casper, and Jennifer Vidler, Assistant City Manager Raymond Rivas and City Secretary Sonja
Land.
Absent: Councilmember Debbie Anderson.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - TRAINING ROOMS A & B - 5:15 P.M.
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 economic development incentives for an
industrial development at IH-20 and Lawson Road in Mesquite, Texas); whereupon, the City Council
proceeded to meet in Training Rooms A & B. After the closed meeting ended at 5:36 p.m., the City
Council reconvened in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:36 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:59 P.M.
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 economic development incentives for a project
at Gus Thomasson Road and Town East Boulevard; Item No. 16 - Discuss economic development
incentives for a prospective Development on IH-30 near Motley Drive); whereupon, the City Council
proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:13 p.m., the
City Council reconvened in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:13 P.M.
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 (Receive update on pending litigation cases); whereupon, the City Council
proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:39 p.m., the
City Council reconvened in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:42 P.M.
1 Receive financial statements for the period October 1, 2022, through March 31,
2023.
Cindy Smith, Director of Finance, presented financial statements for the period
covering October 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
The Work Session ended at 6:59 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Andre Wadye, Reverend, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) in honor of National
Police Appreciation Week.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mr. Casper invited citizens to attend the Mesquite Arts Council ’s “Mesquite Rocks!” concert series
on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue,
featuring PriMadonna, a Madonna tribute band. This family-friendly concert series is held on the 3rd
Thursday of each month through July and will feature a variety of performers.
2. Mr. Casper stated that the City’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer
camps for children from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Activities will include games, field trips,
swim days, crafts and much more. Registration is now open at www .cityofmesquite.com/Camps and
space is limited.
3. Mr. Green announced that the City has launched a new monthly road report, “Word On The Street”,
which will include current and future road work information and can be found on the City ’s website at
www.cityofmesquite.com/WordOnTheStreet. The May 2023 edition includes information regarding
construction on Skyline Drive and Town East Boulevard to Peachtree Road. The City also offers an
interactive map of all current and future City of Mesquite transportation projects at
www.cityofmesquite.com/PublicWorksProjects.
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4. Ms. Vidler stated that Historic Mesquite, Inc., will be offering free admission to active-duty military
personnel and their family members this summer. Free admission will be offered from Armed Forces
Day on May 20, 2023, to Labor Day on September 4, 2023. This includes Mesquite’s Florence Ranch
Homestead and Opal Lawrence Historical Park. For more information, contact the Historic Mesquite,
Inc.’s office at 972-216-6468 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/HMI.
5. Ms. Vidler invited citizens to attend a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting and Picnic on Saturday, June
3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Town East Park, 2724 North Town East Boulevard.
6. Mr. Boroughs invited citizens to attend Movies in the Park and a Touch -A-Truck event on Friday, May
19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Touch-A-Truck provides kids the
opportunity to climb on and learn about their favorite big trucks and vehicles including police cars, dump
trucks, tractors and fire trucks. Vehicle operators will be available to answer any questions .
Afterwards, Movies in the Park will begin at dusk featuring the Disney movie, “Lightyear.”
7. Mr. Boroughs shared that he had a heart attack on May 5, 2023, and thanked everyone for their
thoughts and prayers.
8. Mr. Smith invited citizens to a District 5 Neighborhood Meeting and Picnic on Saturday, May 20,
2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive.
9. Mr. Smith stated that children will soon be out of school for summer break and reminded citizens to
“Drive Like Your Family Lives Here.”
10. Mayor Alemán invited citizens to attend a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the
Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 South Galloway Avenue. A brief program will honor the men and
women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The service will begin at 2:55 p.m.
to coincide with the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. The program will include a reading
of the names of those Mesquite residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
11. Battalion Chief Phillip Cunningham, President of the Mesquite Firefighters Association, announced
that the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill-the-Boot Campaign will be held on May 19, 2023,
May 26, 2023, and June 2, 2023. Firefighters will be collecting donations on street corners for one hour
in the morning and two hours in the evening. He thanked the citizens for their continued support of MDA
and stated that since 2011, the citizens of Mesquite have donated $347,000.00 to the Fill-the-Boot
Campaign. Donations fund research and MDA Summer Camps. He thanked Mr. Boroughs for his
long-time support of MDA and for volunteering at the Summer Camps. Mr. Boroughs kicked off the
campaign by making the first donation followed by other Councilmembers.
CITIZENS FORUM
Charlotte Clounch, 3007 Portsmouth Drive, expressed concerns regarding fees charged through the
Mesquite Pay portal.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Green moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
2 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 1, 2023.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
3 An ordinance amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23, as heretofore
approved by Ordinance No. 4976 of the City of Mesquite, Texas, adopted on
August 15, 2022, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the
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general and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2022-23, 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 amended budget.
Ordinance No. 5022, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AS HERETOFORE
APPROVED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4976 OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
ADOPTED ON AUGUST 15, 2022, APPROPRIATING AND SETTING ASIDE THE
NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY
OF MESQUITE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 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 AMENDED BUDGET; AND PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. (Ordinance No. 5022 recorded in Ordinance Book No.
128.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
4 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment and
Extension to the Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant for an
amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 for a term beginning May 1, 2023, to April
30, 2024.
Resolution No. 20-2023, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION TO THE DALLAS COUNTY NEW DIRECTIONS IN
PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.00 FOR A
TERM BEGINNING MAY 1, 2023, TO APRIL 30, 2024; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Resolution No. 20-2023 recorded in Resolution Book No. 67.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
5 Bid No. 2023-055 - Annual Supply of Water Parts.
(Staff recommends award of Groups I, III, and IV to Core & Main LP and to
authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute contracts in an amount not to
exceed $584,353.11, and Group II to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in an amount
not to exceed $192,846.31. The term of each contract is for a one-year period,
with four additional one-year renewals. The City Manager is authorized to
exercise the renewal options on each contract, subject to the annual
appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
6 RFQ No. 2023-063 - Housing Study Assessment.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Bid No. 2023-065 - City of Mesquite Arts Center Building Exterior Painting.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any required
documents with CCS Custard Construction Services, Inc., through The
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Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 211001, in an amount not to
exceed $179,438.92.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
8 RFQ No. 2023-075 - Materials Testing Service for the Construction of the
Service Center Field Service Building.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for materials testing services for
the addition to and remodel of the Mesquite Service Center Field Services
Building in an amount not to exceed $70,755.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
9 Bid No. 2023-077 - Purchase of Two Ford Escapes for Airport.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any required
documents with Silsbee Ford, Inc., for the purchase of two vehicles, through
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract 210907, in an amount not to
exceed $61,607.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
10 Bid No. 2023-083 - Cross Elementary School Park: Playground.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any required
documents with Whirlix Design, Inc., for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment, through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No .
679-22, in an amount not to exceed $191,523.53.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
11 Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 with Motorola
Solutions, Inc., to Mesquite Contract No. 853 for the purchase of replacement
radios for P25 Radio System in the amount of $1,504,636.49.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12 A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to
consider approving a Second Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of Mesquite, Texas
(IH-20 Business Park) (the “Zone”) and increasing the total estimated project
costs for the Zone.
B. Consider an ordinance approving a Second Amended Project Plan and
Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City
of Mesquite, Texas (IH-20 Business Park) (the “Zone”) and increasing the total
estimated project costs for the Zone.
A public hearing was held under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to consider
an ordinance approving a Seconded Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment
Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve (IH-20 Business
Park).
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Kim Buttram, Director of Economic Development, and Cindy Smith, Director of
Finance, presented Item Nos. 12, 13 and 14. Ms. Buttram stated that Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 12 (IH-20 Business Park) was created on
June 4, 2018, by Resolution No. 31-2018, to provide a funding mechanism for the
improvements needed to develop the land for commercial use. TIRZ No. 12 is a
50 percent TIRZ which would put 50 percent of the real property value in the TIRZ
Zone into an allocated account for projects. This TIRZ continues until 2051. The
first amendment to TIRZ No. 12 in 2021 expanded the TIRZ Zone. She stated that
tonight, we are proposing a second amendment to update feasibility numbers.
TIRZ No. 12 contains 1,053 acres, 58 parcels and 21 property owners and includes
the Airport Logistics Center (Dalfen Industrial Area), Airport East Business Park,
Mesquite Metro Airport and IH-20 Business Park and Retail Area. The building
square footage is broken down by major developments totaling approximately
8.7 million square feet at build out.
Cindy Smith, Director of Finance, stated that in 2021, which is the base year for
TIRZ No. 12, the taxable value was $4,386.00. With the proposed second
amendment, the projected 2051 taxable value is $771 million. By the year 2051,
the City will receive $51.6 million in TIRZ revenue, which is a $17.3 million
increase from the first plan amendment. Expenditures will include the
infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, drainage and more. These costs are
estimated at $40.9 million which includes Mesquite IH-20 Retail - $6.8 million;
Mesquite IH-20 Industrial - $23.9 million; Mesquite Airport East - $6.4 million;
Mesquite Airport Logistics Center - $3.4 million; and Administrative Costs -
$400,000.00.
Ms. Buttram stated that the infrastructure costs are funded by the private sector
by the developer rather than by the City, unless the City chooses to.
Developers Scott Rohrman and Sergio Izquierdo, representing 42 Real Estate,
provided an overview of the company. Mr. Izquierdo stated that 42 Real Estate is
an investment and development company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in
corporate build-to-suits, retail developments, industrial developments and
community redevelopments. 42 Real Estate has developed properties in 32 states
and Canada. He stated that one of the projects was the FedEx Ground facility
located at the former Big Town Mall site in Mesquite which was a
352,034-square-foot-project. Mr. Rohrman stated that users for the proposed
development may include data centers, manufacturing, distribution centers.
No one appeared regarding an ordinance approving a Second Amended Project
Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for TIRZ No. 12 (IH-20 Business
Park).
Ms. Vidler moved to approve Ordinance No. 5023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED PROJECT PLAN AND
REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN FOR REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER
TWELVE, CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS (IH-20 BUSINESS PARK) (THE “ZONE”);
INCREASING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS FOR THE ZONE; MAKING
A FINDING REGARDING FEASIBILITY; PROVIDING REPEALER AND SEVERABILITY
CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5023
recorded in Ordinance Book No. 128.)
13 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and
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conditions of a program to promote local economic development and stimulate
business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City Manager to
finalize and execute a TIRZ No. 12 Reimbursement Agreement, Repurchase
Option Agreement, and City Chapter 380 Incentive and Performance Agreement
for such purposes with IH 20 IP, LLC (the “Developer”), and the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 12, City of Mesquite, Texas (IH-20
Business Park) (the “TIRZ”) regarding the developer’s construction of an
approximately 210.026-acre Class A Industrial Park in the TIRZ located at 925
McKenzie Road, 3400 McKenzie Road, 2700 McKenzie Road, 4800 Lasater
Road, and 4900 Lasater Road, Mesquite, Texas, the acquisition from the City
and by the Developer of approximately 100.264 acres of land in the TIRZ and
located at 925 McKenzie Road and 3400 McKenzie Road, Mesquite, Texas, and
the granting to the Developer of certain TIRZ reimbursements and economic
development incentives, and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions
and execute such documents as are necessary or advisable to consummate
the transactions contemplated by the agreement, and administer the agreement
on behalf of the City.
A public hearing was held to consider a resolution approving a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 12 Reimbursement Agreement, Repurchase Option
Agreement and City Chapter 380 Incentive and Performance Agreement with IH
20 IP, LLC and the Board of Directors of TIRZ No. 12 (IH-20 Business Park).
Kim Buttram, Director of Economic Development, stated that IH 20 IP, LLC, an
entity of 42 Real Estate and SLJ Company, proposes to construct an
approximately 210-acre Class A Industrial Park along IH-20 at Lawson Road. The
proposed development combines five tracts of land requiring extensive
infrastructure to become viable for development located at 925 McKenzie Road,
3400 McKenzie Road, 2700 McKenzie Road, 4800 Lasater Road and 4900 Lasater
Road. Project costs (infrastructure) for the improvements to the site consist of the
excavating and grading, retaining walls, relocation and rebuild of McKenzie
Road, new sanitary sewer line, water line expansion and potential relocation,
creek enhancements, mitigation, and the development of an electric substation.
Ms. Buttram stated that as part of the agreement, the City would grant 100 acres
of City-owned property to the developer upon commencement of infrastructure,
less three-acres for the Oncor substation. The TIRZ reimbursements to develop
the industrial park would not exceed $25 million.
Ms. Buttram stated that in the event of a default by the developer, the agreement
includes terms allowing the City to regain the City’s land grant by either
regaining the property (if default is prior to the beginning of vertical
construction), or requiring the developer to purchase the land for either fair
market value or a pre-set amount of approximately $13 million, whichever is less
(if default is after vertical construction has commenced).
Ms. Buttram stated that the proposed Chapter 380 Agreement outlines the terms
and conditions on the part of the developer, the City of Mesquite, and TIRZ No.
12, City of Mesquite. Phase One requires the developer to commence
infrastructure projects by January 1, 2026, with completion of all infrastructure
projects by June 30, 2027. TIRZ reimbursements would begin with the
completion of each infrastructure project. The agreement allows the City to take
the lead on road and sewer projects and receive prorated TIRZ reimbursements.
Phase Two (Facility) requires the construction of at least 450,000 square feet of
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industrial buildings with a capital investment of at least $25 million by July 1,
2027, with completion of the building shell(s) by December 31, 2028. Phase Three
(Facility Expansion) requires the vertical construction of at least 1.55 million
square feet of industrial buildings with a capital investment of at least $90 million
by July 1, 2030, with completion of the building shell(s) by June 1, 2033. The total
required facility construction is two million square feet and $115 million capital
investment by the developer.
Ms. Buttram stated that this agreement allows for Oncor to take ownership of up
to a three-acre tract and easements for substation access and transmission lines.
No one appeared regarding a resolution approving a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 12 Reimbursement Agreement, Repurchase Option
Agreement and City Chapter 380 Incentive and Performance Agreement with IH
20 IP, LLC and the Board of Directors of TIRZ No. 12 (IH-20 Business Park).
Mr. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 21-2023, including the form of the
agreement that was provided to the City Council by memorandum last Friday and
that the City Manager is authorized to revise the recapture provision as discussed
earlier this evening, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A PROGRAM
TO PROMOTE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STIMULATE BUSINESS
AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A TIRZ NO. 12 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT,
REPURCHASE OPTION AGREEMENT, AND CITY CHAPTER 380 INCENTIVE AND
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES WITH IH 20 IP, LLC (THE
“DEVELOPER”), AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.
12, CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS (IH-20 BUSINESS PARK) (THE “TIRZ”) REGARDING
THE DEVELOPER’S CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 210.026-ACRE
CLASS A INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE TIRZ LOCATED AT 925 McKENZIE ROAD, 3400
McKENZIE ROAD, 2700 McKENZIE ROAD, 4800 LASATER ROAD, AND 4900
LASATER ROAD, MESQUITE, TEXAS; THE ACQUISITION FROM THE CITY AND BY
THE DEVELOPER OF APPROXIMATELY 100.264 ACRES OF LAND IN THE TIRZ AND
LOCATED AT 925 McKENZIE ROAD AND 3400 McKENZIE ROAD, MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AND THE GRANTING TO THE DEVELOPER OF CERTAIN TIRZ REIMBURSEMENTS
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AND EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS ARE
NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO CONSUMMATE THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT, AND ADMINISTER THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. Motion was seconded by Ms. Vidler and approved
unanimously. (Resolution No. 21-2023 recorded in Resolution Book No. 67.)
14 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and
conditions of a program to promote local economic development and stimulate
business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City Manager to
finalize and execute an Economic Development Program Chapter 380
Agreement for such purposes with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC,
(“Oncor”) for the construction and operation of an electrical facility on
approximately three acres of real property (the “Property”) owned by the City
and located at 925 McKenzie Road in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County,
Texas, and the acquisition of the Property from the City by Oncor, and
authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents
as are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated
by the agreement, and administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
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A public hearing was held to consider a resolution approving an Economic
Development Program Chapter 380 Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC.
Kim Buttram, Director of Economic Development, stated that for the development
of land for residential, industrial, and commercial use in the southern Mesquite
area, a new Oncor substation is needed to be constructed. The terms of the
Chapter 380 Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC requires
Oncor to purchase the substation tract, a 2.8604-acre tract of City-owned property
located at 925 McKenzie Road, and transmission easement through a grant from
the City of Mesquite for $436,100.00. Oncor would be required to begin
construction by October 1, 2023, and be completed by October 1, 2024, and to
construct an eight-foot-tall screening wall around the substation. Oncor will
receive a rebate for $436,100.00 upon timely completion. Oncor is allowed
access to the substation through the currently City-owned tract which will
become a developer-owned tract once the developer begins infrastructure
improvements to the pending business park. Oncor will also clear a City utility
easement parallel to Oncor’s transmission easement. Ms. Buttram stated that
there is an urgency for the construction of the Oncor substation due to businesses
being constructed at IH-635 and U. S. Highway 80.
Ms. Buttram stated that the balance of 925 McKenzie Road is also part of a
Chapter 380 Agreement and TIRZ No. 12 Reimbursement Agreement with a
developer to construct an approximately 210-acre industrial business park. The
lines from the Oncor substation will run through easements within the business
park on City land being conveyed to the developer and the developer’s land.
No one appeared regarding a resolution approving an Economic Development
Program Chapter 380 Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
Mr. Green moved to approve Resolution No. 22-2023 including the form of the
agreement that was provided to the City Council by memorandum last Friday, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STIMULATE BUSINESS AND
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FINALIZE AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CHAPTER 380
AGREEMENT FOR SUCH PURPOSES WITH ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
COMPANY, LLC (“ONCOR”), FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN
ELECTRICAL FACILITY ON APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY
(THE “PROPERTY”) OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED AT 925 McKENZIE ROAD
IN THE CITY OF MESQUITE, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE ACQUISITION OF
THE PROPERTY FROM THE CITY BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AND EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS ARE
NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO CONSUMMATE THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT, AND ADMINISTER THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY. Motion was seconded by Ms. Vidler and approved
unanimously. (Resolution No. 22-2023 recorded in Resolution Book No. 67.)
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Casper
and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, May 15, 2023 5:15 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
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 May 15, 2023.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M.
1 23-6583 Receive financial statements for the period October 1, 2022, through
March 31, 2023.
Attachments: March 31, 2023 Financial Report
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Andre Wadye, Reverend, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) in honor of National Police Appreciation
Week.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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 upon request by a City Councilmember.)
2 23-6582 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 1, 2023.
Attachments: May 1, 2023, minutes
3 23-6543 An ordinance amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23, as
heretofore approved by Ordinance No. 4976 of the City of Mesquite,
Texas, adopted on August 15, 2022, appropriating and setting aside the
necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City of
Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2022-23, 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
amended budget.
Attachments: Amended Budget Document Memo
Ordinance
4 23-6574 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment and
Extension to the Dallas County New Directions in Public Safety Grant for
an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00 for a term beginning May 1, 2023,
to April 30, 2024.
Attachments: Resolution
5 23-6584 Bid No. 2023-055 - Annual Supply of Water Parts.
(Staff recommends award of Groups I, III, and IV to Core & Main LP and to
authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute contracts in an amount
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not to exceed $584,353.11, and Group II to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $192,846.31. The term of each contract is for a
one-year period, with four additional one-year renewals. The City
Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options on each contract,
subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Attachments: Bid Tabulation
6 23-6575 RFQ No. 2023-063 - Housing Study Assessment.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $100,000.00.)
Attachments: Scoring Matrix
Quote
7 23-6577 Bid No. 2023-065 - City of Mesquite Arts Center Building Exterior Painting.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any
required documents with CCS Custard Construction Services, Inc., through
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 211001, in an
amount not to exceed $179,438.92.)
Attachments: Proposal
8 23-6581 RFQ No. 2023-075 - Materials Testing Service for the Construction of the
Service Center Field Service Building.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for materials testing
services for the addition to and remodel of the Mesquite Service Center
Field Services Building in an amount not to exceed $70,755.00.)
Attachments: Scoring Matrix
Terracon Proposal
9 23-6561 Bid No. 2023-077 - Purchase of Two Ford Escapes for Airport.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any
required documents with Silsbee Ford, Inc., for the purchase of two
vehicles, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract
210907, in an amount not to exceed $61,607.00.)
Attachments: Quote
Photo
10 23-6524 Bid No. 2023-083 - Cross Elementary School Park: Playground.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any
required documents with Whirlix Design, Inc., for the purchase and
installation of playground equipment, through BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative Contract No. 679-22, in an amount not to exceed
$191,523.53.)
Attachments: Schematic
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11 23-6563 Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 with Motorola
Solutions, Inc., to Mesquite Contract No. 853 for the purchase of
replacement radios for P25 Radio System in the amount of $1,504,636.49.
Attachments: Quote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(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 23-6580 A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to
consider approving a Second Amended Project Plan and Reinvestment
Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, City of
Mesquite, Texas (IH-20 Business Park) (the “Zone”) and increasing the
total estimated project costs for the Zone.
B. Consider an ordinance approving a Second Amended Project Plan and
Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Reinvestment Zone Number
Twelve, City of Mesquite, Texas (IH-20 Business Park) (the “Zone”) and
increasing the total estimated project costs for the Zone.
Attachments: Ordinance
13 23-6542 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms
and conditions of a program to promote local economic development and
stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City
Manager to finalize and execute a TIRZ No. 12 Reimbursement Agreement,
Repurchase Option Agreement, and City Chapter 380 Incentive and
Performance Agreement for such purposes with IH 20 IP, LLC (the
“Developer”), and the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone No. 12,
City of Mesquite, Texas (IH-20 Business Park) (the “TIRZ”) regarding the
developer’s construction of an approximately 210.026-acre Class A
Industrial Park in the TIRZ located at 925 McKenzie Road, 3400 McKenzie
Road, 2700 McKenzie Road, 4800 Lasater Road, and 4900 Lasater Road,
Mesquite, Texas, the acquisition from the City and by the Developer of
approximately 100.264 acres of land in the TIRZ and located at 925
McKenzie Road and 3400 McKenzie Road, Mesquite, Texas, and the
granting to the Developer of certain TIRZ reimbursements and economic
development incentives, and authorizing the City Manager to take such
actions and execute such documents as are necessary or advisable to
consummate the transactions contemplated by the agreement, and
administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Attachments: Resolution
14 23-6578 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms
and conditions of a program to promote local economic development and
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stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City
Manager to finalize and execute an Economic Development Program
Chapter 380 Agreement for such purposes with Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC, (“Oncor”) for the construction and operation of an
electrical facility on approximately three acres of real property (the
“Property”) owned by the City and located at 925 McKenzie Road in the
City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, and the acquisition of the Property
from the City by Oncor, and authorizing the City Manager to take such
actions and execute such documents as are necessary or advisable to
consummate the transactions contemplated by the agreement, and
administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Attachments: Resolution
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
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. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Cause No.
DC-18-16933 – Filed 11-8-18; and Civil Action 3:20-cv-20-01982-X – Filed 7-27-20, and on appeal, Cause
No. 22-10321 - Filed 3-24-22
2. John Alexander v. City of Mesquite and Emilio F. Henry, Cause No. DC-21-06832 - Filed 5-28-21
3. Daniel Gonzales v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-21-05087-D - Filed 11-22-21
4. Anthony Wagner v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-02864 - Filed 3-14-22
5. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 - Filed 8-3-22
6. Cesar Nunez-Solis v. The City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-11631 - Filed 9-6-22
7. Ulises Rivera, Jessica Rivera, and 3509 Byrd Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75150, in rem v. The City of Mesquite,
Cause No. DC-22-17289 - Filed 2-10-2023
8. Jennifer Villatoro v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-23-02787-D - Filed 5-8-2023
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9. Tejas Motel, L.L.C. v. City of Mesquite, Acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Case No.
3:20-cv-20-1982, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, filed July
27, 2020; appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Case No. 22-10321, filed on March 24,
2022
10. Landon Harris v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-21-08418, filed in the 191st District Court, Dallas
County, Texas; filed June 30, 2021.
11. City of Mesquite v. CC Hillcrest, LLC, Summit Hillcrest Apartments, Ltd., Hillcrest GP, LLC and 2119
Hillcrest St., Mesquite, Texas 75149 in rem, Case No. DC-22-01764, filed in the 44th District Court, Dallas
County, Texas, filed February 14, 2022; In re CC Hillcrest, LLC, Case No. 22-31362-SWE-11, filed in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, filed July 29, 2022
12. Clement Bernard v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. 3:22-cv-00928-K, filed in the U.S. District Court
for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, filed April 26, 2022
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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.
Economic Development
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 to such a
business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed:
15 23-6587 Discuss economic development incentives for a project at Gus Thomasson
Road and Town East Boulevard.
16 23-6588 Discuss economic development incentives for a prospective development
on IH-30 near Motley Drive.
17 23-6594 Discuss economic development incentives for an industrial development
at IH-20 and Lawson Road in Mesquite, Texas.
Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final
action regarding executive session items will be taken.
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).
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.
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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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