Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting

Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting

Agenda Review

AGENDA REVIEW

Executive Session

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

Call to Order

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Jerry Minx, Lake Pointe Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City of Mesquite Staff.

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.

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.)
1 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 2, 2020.
2 An ordinance amending Article IV of Chapter 2 of the City Code by adding a new Division 5 to
establish regulations for political contributions and amending Appendix D of the City Code,
Comprehensive Fee Schedule, to establish a fee in Article 1, Administration, by adding a fee
for political contributions complaint.
4 An ordinance, on third and final reading, granting to Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc ., its
successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right to use and occupy rights -of-way within the
City of Mesquite for the construction and operation of an electric transmission and distribution
system, prescribing conditions governing the use of the public rights -of-way, providing for
compensation therefore, providing for an effective date and a term of said franchise, providing
for written acceptance of this franchise, finding that the meetings at which this ordinance is
passed are open to the public and providing for severability.
5 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute Letters of Authorization with
the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the period from October 1, 2020, to
September 30, 2021, thereby authorizing the City of Mesquite’s participation in the Regional
Storm Water Management Program for a total sum not to exceed $59,745.00.
6 A resolution endorsing and accepting the 2020-2021 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant for
the Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP), approving the contribution of City funds in
the amount of $2,397.05 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with such grant and
project.
7 A resolution adopting the 2021 Legislative Program for the City of Mesquite, Texas, and
directing the City Manager or his designee to act with regard to the City ’s Legislative
Program.
8 Bid No. 2020-064 - Annual Supply of Aftermarket Vehicle Replacement Parts.
(Staff recommends all bids be rejected.)
9 RFP No. 2020-100 - Annual Contract for Temporary Personnel Services.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with ALL TEMPS 1 Personnel
dba Rushmore Corporation in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. The term of this contract
is for one year, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized
to exercise the renewal options subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
10 RFP No. 2020-109 - Annual Contract for Spay/Neuter Services.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Pathway Vet Alliance,
LLC, dba Town East Animal Hospital and dba Hillside Veterinary Clinic in the amount of
$199,510.00. The term of this contract is for one year, with two additional one-year renewal
options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual
appropriation of sufficient funds.)
11 Bid No. I029-2020 - Annual Supply of PACA Body Armor for Police Department.
(Staff recommends award to Nardis Public Safety through BuyBoard Contract No. 603-20 in
the amount of $61,438.00.)
12 Bid No. 2021-028 - Annual Contract for Internet Auctioning Services of Precious Metals.
(Staff recommends award to Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers, Inc., through BuyBoard
Contract No. 620-20, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, for a
commission of 6.5 percent of gross sales. The term of this contract is for one year, with two
additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal
options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
13 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Service Agreement for the P25 Public Safety Radio
system with Motorola Solutions for the term of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2028,
in the amount of $207,323.71 each year, with each year being subject to annual appropriation
of funds.
14 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the University
Emergency Medical Response on behalf of University of Texas at Dallas to provide
emergency medical services education and training in the classroom and through internship
shifts to Mesquite Fire Department employees.
15 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease
with WRE Hangar 1680, LLC.
16 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Change Order No. 3 to Bid No. 2019-003,
Front Street Station from Ebrite Street to Galloway Avenue, with DDM Construction
Corporation for additional services requested in the amount of $154,726.54.

Item 3

An ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 4 of the City Code, thereby adopting a new
Chapter 4 “Animals”; revising and repealing certain other articles, divisions, and sections in
the Mesquite City Code related to provisions that will now be addressed in the new Chapter 4;
and revising Article I and revising, repealing, and replacing Article III in Appendix D
“Comprehensive Fee Schedule” of the Mesquite City Code, as amended, to reorganize Article
III to be titled “Animal Services Division” and revise and add new fees associated with the
Animal Services Division.

Item 17

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointment of four regular members and two alternate members to the Municipal
Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 4, 2022, and one regular member for a
term to expire December 4, 2021.

Item 18

Consider appointment of two regular members and one alternate member to the Mesquite
Housing Board for terms to expire December 3, 2022, and one regular member and one
alternate member for terms to expire December 3, 2021.

Item 19

Consider appointment of Rachel Lopez to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire
November 7, 2023, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Rachel Lopez to
continue to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil
Service Commission for a term to expire November 7, 2023.

Item 20

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.)

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0920-0154
submitted by Barbara Kilpatrick of Appleseed Academy for a Zoning Change from “GR” -
General Retail to “GR” - General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a daycare
center and private school, located at 4346 North Galloway Avenue.
(One response 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 of the application.)

Item 21

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0820-0146,
submitted by Halff Associates on behalf of Huntington Industrial, for a change of zoning from
Light Commercial and Commercial within the Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay to
Planned Development-Commercial and to remove the property from the Military
Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay to allow an industrial park on approximately 22.14 acres of
land generally located at 1204, 1212 and 1420 Military Parkway.
(Three 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 certain stipulations.)

Item 25

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION

Consider a resolution approving an agreement for the sale and exchange of real property
between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and DFW-Mesquite Distribution Center, LLC (the
“Agreement”); approving the sale by the City to DFW-Mesquite Distribution Center, LLC
(“DFW-Mesquite Distribution”) of an approximately 0.3570-acre tract commonly known as
1212 Military Parkway, Mesquite, Texas (“Tract A”); approving the purchase by the City from
DFW-Mesquite Distribution of an approximately 0.3856-acre tract (“Tract B”) which is a
portion of a larger tract commonly known as 1420 Military Parkway, Mesquite, Texas;
authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the Agreement; authorizing the City
Manager to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or advisable to complete
the sale of Tract A and the purchase of Tract B and authorizing the City Manager to
administer the Agreement on behalf of the City.

Item 22

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Appendix B of the City Code,
the Mesquite Subdivision Ordinance, by repealing Article VI in its entirety and adding a new
Article VI to establish a park land dedication ordinance.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the subdivision text
amendment.)

Item 23

A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to consider
terminating the Lucas Farms Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Six, City of
Mesquite, Texas (the “Zone”), and dissolving the Board of Directors and Tax Increment Fund
for the Zone.
B. Consider an ordinance terminating the Lucas Farms Tax Increment Finance
Reinvestment Zone No. Six, City of Mesquite, Texas, (the “Zone”) and dissolving the Board of
Directors and Tax Increment Fund for the Zone.

Item 24

A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code to consider
approving an amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for
Towne Centre Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”).
B. An ordinance approving an amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan for Towne Centre Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Mesquite, Texas
(“the Zone”), and making a finding of feasibility.