August 1, 2022 City Council
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Item 1 - Receive presentation by North Texas Municipal Water District Executive
Director and General Manager Jena Covington, PE.
Item 1

Director and General Manager Jena Covington, PE.
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Agenda Review & Item 2 - Agenda Review
2. Discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Agenda Review & Item 2

2. Discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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Executive Session - 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:
• Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation
• Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property
• Personnel Matters
• Economic Development
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
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Call to Order - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Nathaniel Rainey, Pastor, Jireh's Tabernacle Worship Center, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Staff.
Call to Order

INVOCATION
Nathaniel Rainey, Pastor, Jireh's Tabernacle Worship Center, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Staff.
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Special Announcements - This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
Special Announcements

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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 Forum

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.
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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.
Citizens Comments

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.
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Consent - (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.)
3 22-6134 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 18, 2022.
4 22-6140 An Emergency Measure Ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas,
authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and
Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster
for Public Health Emergency Related to COVID-19 issued on March 23,
2020, and as previously continued and authorized; confirming the
continued activation of the City’s Emergency Management Plans; adopting
and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of
persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions
and to take necessary actions; making various findings and provisions
related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state,
local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule,
order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an
amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
5 22-6148 An ordinance amending the Mesquite City Code by amending Division 1,
generally, and Division 5, Public and Semi-Public Pools and Spas, of Article
IX, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, of Chapter 5, Buildings and Construction,
to provide health and safety regulations for swimming pools and spas
located on single-family property for which fees are charged for use by
the public.
6 22-6137 Bid No. 2022-061 - Alley Reconstruction 2022 Project.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the
lowest qualified bidder Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of
$1,882,603.00.)
7 22-6146 Bid No. 2022-141 - Construct and Install Study Rooms at Mesquite Main
Library.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with
CCS Custard Construction Services Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing
System (TIPS) Contract No. 211001, in an amount not to exceed
$76,696.99.)
8 22-6139 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the survey, engineering,
design and preparation of bidding and construction documents for the
City Lake Dam and Spillway Improvements Project in an amount not to
exceed $162,390.00.
9 22-6119 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Office Lease
Agreement with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce for operating and
maintaining an office for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce on
City-owned property located at 111 South Broad Street, Mesquite, Texas.
Consent

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.)
3 22-6134 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 18, 2022.
4 22-6140 An Emergency Measure Ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas,
authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and
Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster
for Public Health Emergency Related to COVID-19 issued on March 23,
2020, and as previously continued and authorized; confirming the
continued activation of the City’s Emergency Management Plans; adopting
and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of
persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions
and to take necessary actions; making various findings and provisions
related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state,
local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule,
order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an
amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
5 22-6148 An ordinance amending the Mesquite City Code by amending Division 1,
generally, and Division 5, Public and Semi-Public Pools and Spas, of Article
IX, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, of Chapter 5, Buildings and Construction,
to provide health and safety regulations for swimming pools and spas
located on single-family property for which fees are charged for use by
the public.
6 22-6137 Bid No. 2022-061 - Alley Reconstruction 2022 Project.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the
lowest qualified bidder Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of
$1,882,603.00.)
7 22-6146 Bid No. 2022-141 - Construct and Install Study Rooms at Mesquite Main
Library.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with
CCS Custard Construction Services Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing
System (TIPS) Contract No. 211001, in an amount not to exceed
$76,696.99.)
8 22-6139 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the survey, engineering,
design and preparation of bidding and construction documents for the
City Lake Dam and Spillway Improvements Project in an amount not to
exceed $162,390.00.
9 22-6119 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Office Lease
Agreement with the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce for operating and
maintaining an office for the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce on
City-owned property located at 111 South Broad Street, Mesquite, Texas.
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Item 4 - An Emergency Measure Ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas,
authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and
Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster
for Public Health Emergency Related to COVID-19 issued on March 23,
2020, and as previously continued and authorized; confirming the
continued activation of the City’s Emergency Management Plans; adopting
and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of
persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions
and to take necessary actions; making various findings and provisions
related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state,
local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule,
order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an
amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
Item 4

authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and
Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster
for Public Health Emergency Related to COVID-19 issued on March 23,
2020, and as previously continued and authorized; confirming the
continued activation of the City’s Emergency Management Plans; adopting
and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of
persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency;
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions
and to take necessary actions; making various findings and provisions
related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state,
local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule,
order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an
amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense.
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Item 5 - An ordinance amending the Mesquite City Code by amending Division 1,
generally, and Division 5, Public and Semi-Public Pools and Spas, of Article
IX, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, of Chapter 5, Buildings and Construction,
to provide health and safety regulations for swimming pools and spas
located on single-family property for which fees are charged for use by
the public.
Item 5

generally, and Division 5, Public and Semi-Public Pools and Spas, of Article
IX, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, of Chapter 5, Buildings and Construction,
to provide health and safety regulations for swimming pools and spas
located on single-family property for which fees are charged for use by
the public.
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Item 10 - Consider an ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real
property for construction, operation, and maintenance of public facilities
on a portion of property located at 2210 East Scyene Road; authorizing
appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of
eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and
delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City
Manager.
Item 10

property for construction, operation, and maintenance of public facilities
on a portion of property located at 2210 East Scyene Road; authorizing
appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of
eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and
delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City
Manager.
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Item 11 - Consider appointment of one alternate member (Alternate No. 2) to the
Board of Adjustment for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
Item 11

Board of Adjustment for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
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Item 12 - Consider appointment of one regular member to the Building Standards
Board to fill the position for Registered Homebuilder (Position No. 3) for a
term to expire December 31, 2023, and one alternate member (Alternate
No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
Item 12

Board to fill the position for Registered Homebuilder (Position No. 3) for a
term to expire December 31, 2023, and one alternate member (Alternate
No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
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Item 13 - Consider appointment of two members (Places 5 and 9) to the Historic
Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2022,
two members (Places 1 and 2) for terms to expire December 31, 2023,
and one member (Place 8) for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Item 13

Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2022,
two members (Places 1 and 2) for terms to expire December 31, 2023,
and one member (Place 8) for a term to expire December 31, 2024.
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Item 14 - Consider appointment of one regular member (Position No. 4) and one
alternate member (Alternate No. 2) to the Housing Board for terms to
expire December 31, 2022.
Item 14

alternate member (Alternate No. 2) to the Housing Board for terms to
expire December 31, 2022.
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Item 15 - Consider appointment of two regular members (Position No. 4 and
Position No. 6) to the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire
December 31, 2022.
Item 15

Position No. 6) to the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire
December 31, 2022.
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Item 16 - Consider appointment of one regular member (Position No. 1) and one
alternate member (Alternate No. 1) to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for terms to
expire December 31, 2023, and one alternate member (Alternate No. 2)
for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
Item 16

alternate member (Alternate No. 1) to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for terms to
expire December 31, 2023, and one alternate member (Alternate No. 2)
for a term to expire December 31, 2022.
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Item 17 - Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the
proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
Item 17

proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
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Item 18 - An ordinance providing funds for the 2022-23 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.
Item 18

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.
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Item 19 - An ordinance ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the
2022-23 Fiscal Year budget for said period.
Item 19

2022-23 Fiscal Year budget for said period.
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Item 20 - Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year
2022-2023 and call a public hearing for August 15, 2022, on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ad valorem tax rate.
Item 20

2022-2023 and call a public hearing for August 15, 2022, on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ad valorem tax rate.
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Item 21 - A. Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the
proposed 2022-2023 Community Development Block Program (CDBG)
budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution approving the Community Development Block
Grant Program Year 2022-2023 Budget and authorizing the filing an
application for an amount not to exceed $1,093,795.00 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.
Item 21

proposed 2022-2023 Community Development Block Program (CDBG)
budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan.
B. Consider a resolution approving the Community Development Block
Grant Program Year 2022-2023 Budget and authorizing the filing an
application for an amount not to exceed $1,093,795.00 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.
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Item 22 - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text
Amendment No. 2022-02, amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance by
making certain additions and deletions to sections contained in Part 2,
Section 2-600 “Accessory Structure Regulations” pertaining to revising
and establishing new regulations for accessory structures including front
carports on residential zoned properties.
Item 22

Amendment No. 2022-02, amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance by
making certain additions and deletions to sections contained in Part 2,
Section 2-600 “Accessory Structure Regulations” pertaining to revising
and establishing new regulations for accessory structures including front
carports on residential zoned properties.
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Item 23 - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0622-0243, submitted by IH 20 IP, LLC, for a change of
zoning from Agricultural, General Retail and Planned Development -
Ordinance No. 3530 to Planned Development - Industrial to allow an
industrial business park with modifications, located at 4800 and 4900
Lasater Road and 925, 2700 and 3400 McKenzie Road.
(No responses in favor and one 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 23

Application No. Z0622-0243, submitted by IH 20 IP, LLC, for a change of
zoning from Agricultural, General Retail and Planned Development -
Ordinance No. 3530 to Planned Development - Industrial to allow an
industrial business park with modifications, located at 4800 and 4900
Lasater Road and 925, 2700 and 3400 McKenzie Road.
(No responses in favor and one 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.)
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Item 24 - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0622-0244, submitted by IH 20 IP, LLC, for a change of
zoning from Planned Development - Ordinance No. 3530 to Planned
Development - General Retail, to allow a retail development with
modifications, located at 4300 Lawson Road.
(No responses in favor or 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 24

Application No. Z0622-0244, submitted by IH 20 IP, LLC, for a change of
zoning from Planned Development - Ordinance No. 3530 to Planned
Development - General Retail, to allow a retail development with
modifications, located at 4300 Lawson Road.
(No responses in favor or 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.)
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Item 25 - Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0222-0234, submitted by MVAH Partners, for an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, thereby changing the
recommended land use designation from Commercial to High Density
Residential and for a change of zoning from Commercial to Planned
Development - Multifamily to allow an apartment development, located at
901 East U.S. Highway 80.
(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been
received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. The applicant made
a timely appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial.)
ADJOURNMENT
Item 25

Application No. Z0222-0234, submitted by MVAH Partners, for an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, thereby changing the
recommended land use designation from Commercial to High Density
Residential and for a change of zoning from Commercial to Planned
Development - Multifamily to allow an apartment development, located at
901 East U.S. Highway 80.
(No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been
received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. The applicant made
a timely appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial.)
ADJOURNMENT
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