*A portion of this clip is without audio* Receive quarterly report from the Police Department.
INVOCATION John Lay, Lead Pastor, Church on the Hill, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Rotary Club.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 15, 2019. 6 An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code by adding a new Division 4, “Electioneering at Polling Places,” and amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding location of political signs on public property. 7 A resolution ordering a general election to be held November 5, 2019, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 8 Bid No. 2018-076 - Annual Contract for Paint and Body Services - contract renewal option. (Staff recommends ratification of the first of two contract renewal options with Six Construct, Inc., dba Budget Auto Body Shop in the amount of $76,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining one-year renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 9 Bid No. 2019-040 - Library Print Materials (Books) FY2019. (Staff recommends exercising an optional six-month extension with Ingram Library Services through the Texas Procurement and Support Services [TPASS] Contract No. 715-M2, sponsored by Texas Smart Buy, in the amount of $63,499.99) 12 RFP No. 2019-067 - Group Dental Insurance. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a master application with CIGNA effective January 1, 2020. The term of this contract is for a three-year period with one additional two-year renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 13 Bid No. 2019-080 - Annual Aviation Fuel Services - Mesquite Metro Airport. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 14 Bid No. 2019-097 - West Scyene Road Sidewalk Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Michael D. Boyd Sr., dba Overall Concrete Solutions for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate A in an amount not to exceed $226,369.10.) 15 Bid No. 2019-099 - Emporium Circle and Childress Pavement Replacement Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Donny P. Brown, Inc., dba B&B Concrete Sawing in the amount of $165,550.00.) 16 Bid No. 2019-100 - Annual Contract for Sidewalk, Handicapped Ramps, Drive Approaches and Curb & Gutter Replacement. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Michael D. Boyd Sr., dba Overall Concrete Solutions in the amount of $306,025.00. The term of this contract is for a one-year period with two additional one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 17 Bid No. 2019-105 - Annual Contract for the Supply of Video Imaging Vehicle Detection Systems. (Staff recommends award to ITS PLUS, Inc., through an Interlocal-Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Richardson Contract Bid No. 41-18, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.) 18 Authorize the purchase of an approximately 0.1524-acre tract of land commonly known as 210 N. Carmack Street, Mesquite, Texas (the “Property”) from Joe Jack Cruce (“Seller”) for drainage purposes in connection with the City’s Downtown Front Street Station Project for a purchase price not exceeding $5,000, plus survey fees, title policy fees, other related closing costs and taxes for the year 2019 for a cumulative total not exceeding $9,500, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the Seller to purchase the Property and authorizing the City Manager to take all other actions and execute all other documents necessary or advisable to complete the closing and purchase of the Property. 19 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional engineering services contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the South Mesquite Slope Stabilization Repairs Design - Pioneer Road and Spring Mills Road in the amount of $99,100.00. 20 Authorize the City Manager to approve the City of Sachse as a User in the Project 25 Radio System to be constructed, operated and administered in accordance with the City of Garland and the City of Mesquite Radio System Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Usage Agreement between the City of Garland, City of Mesquite and the City of Sachse setting forth the terms of the City of Sachse’s participation in the System. 21 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Renewal Option (“Contract Amendment”) to the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for hangar rental space at the Mesquite Metro Airport.
10 Bid No. 2019-062 - KidsQuest Playground: Equipment (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Whirlix Design, LLC, in the amount of $360,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2019-085 - KidsQuest Playground Removal and Replacement: Construction. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Phillips /May Corporation in the amount of $633,963.00.)
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE An ordinance determining the public necessity of acquiring approximately 23.009 acres of real property interests for construction of water supply and infrastructure improvements in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County, authorizing the City Manager to acquire the real property and authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the real property if such becomes necessary, said properties being owned by Barrel Ranch, LLC (approximately 18.91 acres), Danny Shaw Family Limited Partnership (approximately 1.481 acres) and Beam & Sons, Inc. (approximately 2.618 acres) and being generally located beginning at the City of Mesquite Convenience Center, 3610 Lawson Rd, running east crossing the Dallas and Kaufman County boundary approximately 2,000 feet north of IH-20, running east to Wiser Road, then southeast to and under IH-20 approximately 1,200 feet west of FM 740, then east generally parallel to IH-20 to a point approximately 3,000 feet east of FM 740.
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed 2019-20 annual municipal budget.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed 2019- 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan. B. Consider a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $1,128,827.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2019-20 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan 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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action regarding a request from Peachtree Apartments, to substitute an opaque metal fence for a required long -span precast masonry screening wall on the north, south and east property lines of property located at 1402 S. Peachtree Road. (This item was postponed at the July 1, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0918-0066, submitted by Alex Avagh, for a change of zoning from Commercial to Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of used tires, located at 2532 East US 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 approval of the application. This item was postponed at the June 3, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0519-0097, submitted by Heartland Retail LP, for a change of zoning from Agriculture and General Retail to Planned Development - General Retail to allow restaurant and retail uses, located at 6622 FM 741. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 44-2019 and approving a Chapter 380 Agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, (the “Developer”), authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute all documents necessary or advisable to complete the sale of an approximately 5.315-acre tract of City-owned property located within the Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number One, to the Developer, providing a grant to the Developer, the City tract to be developed as part of the Iron Horse Project and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the July 15, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 43-2019 and approving a Chapter 380 Agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, (the “Developer”), providing a grant to reimburse the Developer for certain costs and expenses incurred by the Developer in connection with the design and reconstruction of a portion of Peachtree Road, located within Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone, Number One, as part of the Iron Horse Project and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the July 15, 2019, City Council meeting.)
OTHER BUSINESS Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and call public hearings for August 19, 2019, and September 3, 2019, on the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 ad valorem tax rate.
RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION Receive resignation from Karen Tracy as a member of the Civil Service Commission and Personnel/Trial Board.
Receive resignation from Shannon Tucker as a member of the Board of Adjustment and Automated Traffic Signal Enforcement Advisory Committee.
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
*A portion of this clip is without audio* Receive quarterly report from the Police Department.
INVOCATION John Lay, Lead Pastor, Church on the Hill, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Rotary Club.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 15, 2019. 6 An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code by adding a new Division 4, “Electioneering at Polling Places,” and amending Chapter 13 of the City Code regarding location of political signs on public property. 7 A resolution ordering a general election to be held November 5, 2019, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. 8 Bid No. 2018-076 - Annual Contract for Paint and Body Services - contract renewal option. (Staff recommends ratification of the first of two contract renewal options with Six Construct, Inc., dba Budget Auto Body Shop in the amount of $76,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager to exercise the remaining one-year renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 9 Bid No. 2019-040 - Library Print Materials (Books) FY2019. (Staff recommends exercising an optional six-month extension with Ingram Library Services through the Texas Procurement and Support Services [TPASS] Contract No. 715-M2, sponsored by Texas Smart Buy, in the amount of $63,499.99) 12 RFP No. 2019-067 - Group Dental Insurance. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a master application with CIGNA effective January 1, 2020. The term of this contract is for a three-year period with one additional two-year renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 13 Bid No. 2019-080 - Annual Aviation Fuel Services - Mesquite Metro Airport. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 14 Bid No. 2019-097 - West Scyene Road Sidewalk Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Michael D. Boyd Sr., dba Overall Concrete Solutions for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate A in an amount not to exceed $226,369.10.) 15 Bid No. 2019-099 - Emporium Circle and Childress Pavement Replacement Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Donny P. Brown, Inc., dba B&B Concrete Sawing in the amount of $165,550.00.) 16 Bid No. 2019-100 - Annual Contract for Sidewalk, Handicapped Ramps, Drive Approaches and Curb & Gutter Replacement. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder Michael D. Boyd Sr., dba Overall Concrete Solutions in the amount of $306,025.00. The term of this contract is for a one-year period with two additional one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 17 Bid No. 2019-105 - Annual Contract for the Supply of Video Imaging Vehicle Detection Systems. (Staff recommends award to ITS PLUS, Inc., through an Interlocal-Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Richardson Contract Bid No. 41-18, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.) 18 Authorize the purchase of an approximately 0.1524-acre tract of land commonly known as 210 N. Carmack Street, Mesquite, Texas (the “Property”) from Joe Jack Cruce (“Seller”) for drainage purposes in connection with the City’s Downtown Front Street Station Project for a purchase price not exceeding $5,000, plus survey fees, title policy fees, other related closing costs and taxes for the year 2019 for a cumulative total not exceeding $9,500, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the Seller to purchase the Property and authorizing the City Manager to take all other actions and execute all other documents necessary or advisable to complete the closing and purchase of the Property. 19 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a professional engineering services contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for the South Mesquite Slope Stabilization Repairs Design - Pioneer Road and Spring Mills Road in the amount of $99,100.00. 20 Authorize the City Manager to approve the City of Sachse as a User in the Project 25 Radio System to be constructed, operated and administered in accordance with the City of Garland and the City of Mesquite Radio System Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Usage Agreement between the City of Garland, City of Mesquite and the City of Sachse setting forth the terms of the City of Sachse’s participation in the System. 21 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Renewal Option (“Contract Amendment”) to the Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for hangar rental space at the Mesquite Metro Airport.
10 Bid No. 2019-062 - KidsQuest Playground: Equipment (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Whirlix Design, LLC, in the amount of $360,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2019-085 - KidsQuest Playground Removal and Replacement: Construction. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Phillips /May Corporation in the amount of $633,963.00.)
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE An ordinance determining the public necessity of acquiring approximately 23.009 acres of real property interests for construction of water supply and infrastructure improvements in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County, authorizing the City Manager to acquire the real property and authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain to condemn the real property if such becomes necessary, said properties being owned by Barrel Ranch, LLC (approximately 18.91 acres), Danny Shaw Family Limited Partnership (approximately 1.481 acres) and Beam & Sons, Inc. (approximately 2.618 acres) and being generally located beginning at the City of Mesquite Convenience Center, 3610 Lawson Rd, running east crossing the Dallas and Kaufman County boundary approximately 2,000 feet north of IH-20, running east to Wiser Road, then southeast to and under IH-20 approximately 1,200 feet west of FM 740, then east generally parallel to IH-20 to a point approximately 3,000 feet east of FM 740.
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed 2019-20 annual municipal budget.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed 2019- 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan. B. Consider a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $1,128,827.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2019-20 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan 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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action regarding a request from Peachtree Apartments, to substitute an opaque metal fence for a required long -span precast masonry screening wall on the north, south and east property lines of property located at 1402 S. Peachtree Road. (This item was postponed at the July 1, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0918-0066, submitted by Alex Avagh, for a change of zoning from Commercial to Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of used tires, located at 2532 East US 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 approval of the application. This item was postponed at the June 3, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0519-0097, submitted by Heartland Retail LP, for a change of zoning from Agriculture and General Retail to Planned Development - General Retail to allow restaurant and retail uses, located at 6622 FM 741. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 44-2019 and approving a Chapter 380 Agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, (the “Developer”), authorizing the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute all documents necessary or advisable to complete the sale of an approximately 5.315-acre tract of City-owned property located within the Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number One, to the Developer, providing a grant to the Developer, the City tract to be developed as part of the Iron Horse Project and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the July 15, 2019, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution repealing Resolution No. 43-2019 and approving a Chapter 380 Agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, (the “Developer”), providing a grant to reimburse the Developer for certain costs and expenses incurred by the Developer in connection with the design and reconstruction of a portion of Peachtree Road, located within Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone, Number One, as part of the Iron Horse Project and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the July 15, 2019, City Council meeting.)
OTHER BUSINESS Consider and act on a proposed ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and call public hearings for August 19, 2019, and September 3, 2019, on the proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 ad valorem tax rate.
RECEIPT OF RESIGNATION Receive resignation from Karen Tracy as a member of the Civil Service Commission and Personnel/Trial Board.
Receive resignation from Shannon Tucker as a member of the Board of Adjustment and Automated Traffic Signal Enforcement Advisory Committee.
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