Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting
Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting
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
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.
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 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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
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.
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.
Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting
Town Center Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors Meeting
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
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.
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 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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
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.
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.