On the agenda: Mesquite meeting — Data Center (Jul 20)

City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, July 20, 2026

5:00 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 [email protected] by 3:00 p.m., on July 20, 2026.

PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS

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Receive briefing from STAR Transit regarding
ridership numbers and service supplement options.

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Receive departmental strategy and budget presentations from the Solid
Waste/Equipment
Services,
Planning
and
Development
Services,
and
Airport departments related to City Council strategic goals and objectives
and other budget updates on Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

public

transportation

(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 - 5:00 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:
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Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation
Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property
Personnel Matters
Economic Development

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Thomas Freeman, Pastor, The Well Community Church, Mesquite, Texas.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the Mesquite Youth Council.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

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Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal
Year 2026-27 budget.

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.)

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Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 6, 2026.

Attachments:

July 6, 2026, minutes

26-8305

A resolution requesting financial assistance from
the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) and authorizing the filing of an application
for financial assistance.

Attachments:

Resolution

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Bid No. 2026-030 - Brandy Station Park Playground Replacement.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Child’s
Play, Inc., through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 781-25,
Vendor No. 1501, in an amount not to exceed $288,576.00.)

Attachments:

Exhibit

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Bid No. 2026-058 - Annual Cost Share Contract for Sidewalk, Drive
Approaches and Curb and Gutter Replacement.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with lowest
responsible bidder Texas Made Ramirez Construction Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $359,000.00. The term of the contract is for a
one-year period, with two additional one-year renewal options. The City
Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual
appropriation of sufficient funds.)

Attachments:

Recommendation Letter
Bid Tabulation

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Bid No. 2026-093 - Annual Contract for Mack Truck Parts and Repairs for
City Fleet.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any
required documents with sole source provider Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00.)

Attachments:

Sole Source Letter

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Bid No. 2026-099 - Purchase of Four Ford Vehicles to Replace Units
Damaged in Motor Vehicle Accidents.
(Staff recommends award to Chalmers Ford, Inc., through HGACBuy
Contract No. VE05-24, in an amount not to exceed $201,506.70.)

Attachments:

Quotes
Proposed Vehicle Equipment Replacement Overview

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Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional
Engineering Services Contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., a Texas Corporation,
for City Hall Retaining Wall and Site Improvements, in the amount of
$166,650.00.

Attachments:

Location Map

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

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Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 3) and one
Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Board of Adjustment/Airport
Board of Adjustment for terms to expire December 31, 2027.

Attachments:

List of Eligible Applicants

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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.)

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A. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the
proposed
2026-2027
Community
Development
Block
Grant
(CDBG)
Program budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution approving the Community Development Block
Grant Program Year 2026-2027 Budget, authorizing the filing of an
application for an amount not to exceed $1,058,066 for federal funds
under the Housing and Community Development Act 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
Resolution

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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0426-0448 submitted by Ricky Ponton for a change of
zoning from General Retail to Planned Development - General Retail with a
Conditional Use Permit to allow an Electrical Contractor Office and
Warehouse with Accessory Outdoor Storage with modified development
standards located at 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Boulevard.
(One response in opposition and none in favor of 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 Reports and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance

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City of Mesquite, Texas

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0526-0452, submitted by Veronica Morales, for a change
of zoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to R-3 Single Family
Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling
Unit with modifications to reduce the minimum lot size requirement from
21,780 square feet to 7,800 square feet, and reduce the required number
of parking spaces from four parking spaces to two parking spaces located
at 1303 Buena Vista Street.
(Seven responses in favor and none in opposition to the application have
been received from property owners within the statutory notification
area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with
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certain stipulations.)
Attachments:

Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance

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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
Agreement (Chapter 380 Agreement) and related Lease Agreement for
such purposes with Grounded LLC, for the development of a restaurant
and retail business in a City-owned building located in downtown
Mesquite at 211West Main Street, Mesquite, Texas (the “Premises”),
providing for the lease of the Premises with an option to purchase the
Premises for such price and upon such terms and conditions as set forth
in the Agreement and Lease, and authorizing the City Manager to
administer the Agreement and Lease on behalf of the City.

Attachments:

Resolution

26-8322

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City
Code by making a Mesquite Zoning Ordinance text amendment, ZTA No.
2026-01, thereby revising Appendix C (Mesquite Zoning Ordinance), by
making additions and deletions to certain sections in Parts 1, 1-A, 3, and 6;
and amending the Mesquite City Code by making additions and deletions
to certain sections in Chapter 10 (Offenses - Miscellaneous), under Article
III (Noise), all for the purpose of revising and establishing regulations
related to and for Data Centers and related uses such as Battery Energy
Storage Systems (“BESS”), and Accessory Backup Generators, and other
general updates related thereto including, but not limited to, use-specific
development
standards,
glare
and
lighting
performance
standards,
landscape requirements, off-street parking regulations, definitions, and
noise standards; and prohibiting Cryptocurrency Mining as a primary use
or accessory use in all districts; and revising Appendix D - Comprehensive
Fee Schedule for updated fees associated with said amendments.
(This item was postponed at the July 6, 2026, City Council meeting.)

Attachments:

Staff Memo
Staff Report
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance

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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. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed
08-03-2022
2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 – Filed
02-15-2024
3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024
4. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed
08-09-2024
5. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024
6. 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
7. 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
8. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026
9. 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
10. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026
11. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026
12. 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
13. Franlly 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.
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:

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Downtown Mesquite.
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Discuss
economic
development
incentives
project in the Skyline Industrial District.

for

a

business

expansion

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 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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