On the agenda: Coppell City Council — data center (Oct 27)
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City of Coppell, Texas
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
WES MAYS
Mayor
DON CARROLL
Place 3
JIM WALKER
Mayor Pro Tem
RAMESH PREMKUMAR
Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH
Place 2
BIJU MATHEW
Place 6
KEVIN NEVELS
Place 4
MARK HILL
Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 E.
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Executive Session
(Closed to the Public)
1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney; Section 551.076,
Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Security Devices; Section 551.089, Texas
Government Code - Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits.
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A. Council shall convene into closed executive session to deliberate under
Sections 551.071, 551.076, and 551.089 of the Texas Government Code
regarding confidential information concerning security deployments related
to information research technology and security devices maintained to
prevent, detect or investigate criminal activity or public safety.
3.
Work Session
(Open to the Public)
1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
A. Deliberation regarding agenda items.
B. Deliberation regarding Board and Commission appointments.
Attachments: Board and Commission Appointment Memo.pdf
Regular Session
4.
Invocation
7:30 p.m.
5.
Pledge of Allegiance
6.
Proclamations
A. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming November 2 - 6, 2026 as
“Municipal Courts Week”.
Attachments: Proclamation.pdf
7.
Citizens’ Appearance
8.
Consent Agenda
A.
Consider approval of the Minutes: October 13, 2026.
Attachments: CM 2026-10-13
B.
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LJA
Engineering, Inc.; for design of Winding Hollow Drainage Improvements; in
the amount of $249,800.00; as provided for in the Drainage Utility District
Fund (DUD); and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Exhibit.pdf
Design Proposal.pdf
C.
City of Coppell, Texas
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LJA
Engineering, Inc.; for design of Stream G-2 Channel Stabilization; in the
amount of $757,500.00; as provided for in the Drainage Utility District
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Fund (DUD); and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Exhibit.pdf
Design Proposal.pdf
Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Texas Toll
Authority, to provide police services on a specified portion of Sam Rayburn
Tollway, Highway 121; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Agreement.pdf
Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas amending Chapter 12, “Zoning”, Article 25, “Light Industrial
District,” to add “concrete batching plant (temporary)” to permitted uses,
and to remove “technology equipment facility” from permitted uses within
the Light Industrial District; and, to amend Article 30, “S or SUP, Special
Use Permits”, Section 12-30-12 “LI Light Industrial,” to require Special Use
Permits for “cryptocurrency mining facility” and “data center” uses; and, to
amend Article 42, “Special Definitions,” to add definitions for
“cryptocurrency mining facility” and “data center”, and to remove the
definition for “technology equipment facility” in said article, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E.
Attachments: Memo.pdf
Ordinance.pdf
End of Consent Agenda
9.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
10.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
11.
Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD Councilmember Mark Hill
B. Report on Coppell ISD - Councilmember Kevin Nevels
C. Report on Coppell Seniors - Councilmember Kevin Nevels
12.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
13.
Necessary Action from Executive Session
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14.
Meeting Agenda
October 27, 2026
Adjournment
________________________
Wes Mays, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 20th day of October, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
______________________________
Lauren Thoden, City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs,
services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
This publication can be made available in alternative formats, such as Braille or large print, by
contacting Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD
1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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