REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Reginald Jefferson, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Masonic Lodge AF&AM #928.
Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Bennye Rice in recognition of her service as a member of the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 5 22-6171 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 1, 2022. Attachments: August 1, 2022, minutes 6. 22-6132 An ordinance, on first reading, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (“Company”) regarding the Company’s 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attached exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the Company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and the ACSC’s legal counsel. 7. An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Authorized Improvements for the Iron Horse Public Improvement District (the “District”), making and adopting findings; accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 8 22-6157 An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Phase No. 1 Improvements, Phase No. 2 Improvements and Phase No. 2 Major Improvements for the Heartland Town Center Public Improvement District (the “District”), making and adopting findings, accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 9 22-6160 An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Phase No. 1 Improvements and Phase Nos. 2-6 Major Improvements for the Polo Ridge Public Improvement District No. 2 (the “District”), making and adopting findings, accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 10 22-6158 An ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-150, of the City Code by adding a new speed limit of 35 MPH on Griffin Lane from the west City limit to FM 2932. 11 22-6159 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding engine compression braking prohibition. 12 22-6184 An ordinance amending Chapter 14 “Solid Waste,” Article I “General Provisions” and Article II “Residential Collection” of the City Code for the purpose of aligning the Code with the City’s Trash Cart Program, and other related general provisions and amending Appendix D - the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the purpose of adding a user fee for the City’s specified trash carts in connection with the Trash Cart Program. 13 22-6176 A resolution calling certain outstanding bonds for redemption, authorizing the deposit of funds with the paying agent/registrar and resolving other matters related thereto. 14 22-6162 Bid No. 2022-041 - Earthen/Hybrid Channel Debris Removal Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Iron T Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $485,398.80.) 15 22-6161 Bid No. 2022-047 - Box Hangar for Mesquite Metro Airport. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with J.C. Commercial, Inc., in the amount of $1,971,777.00 for the construction of an aircraft hangar at the Mesquite Metro Airport.) 16 22-6168 Bid No. 2022-143 - Purchase of One Dodge Chassis with Altec Platform Bucket Truck for Replacement (Model AT237S). (Staff recommends award to Altec Industries, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT, in the amount of $147,276.00.) 17 22-6169 Bid No. 2022-147 - Purchase of Ten Dodge Chargers (LDDE48) for Police. (Staff recommends award to Grapevine DCJ, LLC, through the BuyBoard Contract No. 601-19, in the amount of $354,390.00.) 18 22-6163 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Maldonado-Burkett, LLP, for an upgraded traffic signal design project in the amount of $59,380.00.
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. (This item was postponed at the August 1, 2022, City Council meeting.)
An ordinance ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget for said period. (This item was postponed at the August 1, 2022, City Council meeting.)
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 ad valorem tax rate of $0.65814 per $100 valuation. B. An ordinance levying the ad valorem taxes for tax year 2022 (Fiscal Year 2022-23).
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action regarding a request from John Hood, on behalf of Dallas County Commissioners Court Administration, to substitute the requirement of an eight-foot-tall, long-span precast concrete screening wall for a six-foot-tall ornamental fence and existing trees, on property located at 500 South Galloway Avenue.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0322-0239, submitted by Sparks Property Holding, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development Ordinance No. 1110 to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a restaurant with accessory uses, located at 3200 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 approval with certain stipulations. This item was tabled at the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting.)
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Reginald Jefferson, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Masonic Lodge AF&AM #928.
Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Bennye Rice in recognition of her service as a member of the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors.
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.
CONSENT AGENDA 5 22-6171 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held August 1, 2022. Attachments: August 1, 2022, minutes 6. 22-6132 An ordinance, on first reading, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (“Company”) regarding the Company’s 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be unreasonable; adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement; finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest; approving an attached exhibit establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits; approving an attached exhibit regarding amortization of regulatory liability; requiring the Company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses; determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act; adopting a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and the ACSC’s legal counsel. 7. An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Authorized Improvements for the Iron Horse Public Improvement District (the “District”), making and adopting findings; accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 8 22-6157 An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Phase No. 1 Improvements, Phase No. 2 Improvements and Phase No. 2 Major Improvements for the Heartland Town Center Public Improvement District (the “District”), making and adopting findings, accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 9 22-6160 An ordinance approving an update of the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for Phase No. 1 Improvements and Phase Nos. 2-6 Major Improvements for the Polo Ridge Public Improvement District No. 2 (the “District”), making and adopting findings, accepting and approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Service Plan Update and Updated Assessment Roll for the District and requiring compliance with Chapter 372, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. 10 22-6158 An ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-150, of the City Code by adding a new speed limit of 35 MPH on Griffin Lane from the west City limit to FM 2932. 11 22-6159 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding engine compression braking prohibition. 12 22-6184 An ordinance amending Chapter 14 “Solid Waste,” Article I “General Provisions” and Article II “Residential Collection” of the City Code for the purpose of aligning the Code with the City’s Trash Cart Program, and other related general provisions and amending Appendix D - the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the purpose of adding a user fee for the City’s specified trash carts in connection with the Trash Cart Program. 13 22-6176 A resolution calling certain outstanding bonds for redemption, authorizing the deposit of funds with the paying agent/registrar and resolving other matters related thereto. 14 22-6162 Bid No. 2022-041 - Earthen/Hybrid Channel Debris Removal Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Iron T Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $485,398.80.) 15 22-6161 Bid No. 2022-047 - Box Hangar for Mesquite Metro Airport. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with J.C. Commercial, Inc., in the amount of $1,971,777.00 for the construction of an aircraft hangar at the Mesquite Metro Airport.) 16 22-6168 Bid No. 2022-143 - Purchase of One Dodge Chassis with Altec Platform Bucket Truck for Replacement (Model AT237S). (Staff recommends award to Altec Industries, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT, in the amount of $147,276.00.) 17 22-6169 Bid No. 2022-147 - Purchase of Ten Dodge Chargers (LDDE48) for Police. (Staff recommends award to Grapevine DCJ, LLC, through the BuyBoard Contract No. 601-19, in the amount of $354,390.00.) 18 22-6163 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Maldonado-Burkett, LLP, for an upgraded traffic signal design project in the amount of $59,380.00.
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. (This item was postponed at the August 1, 2022, City Council meeting.)
An ordinance ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget for said period. (This item was postponed at the August 1, 2022, City Council meeting.)
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 ad valorem tax rate of $0.65814 per $100 valuation. B. An ordinance levying the ad valorem taxes for tax year 2022 (Fiscal Year 2022-23).
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action regarding a request from John Hood, on behalf of Dallas County Commissioners Court Administration, to substitute the requirement of an eight-foot-tall, long-span precast concrete screening wall for a six-foot-tall ornamental fence and existing trees, on property located at 500 South Galloway Avenue.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0322-0239, submitted by Sparks Property Holding, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development Ordinance No. 1110 to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a restaurant with accessory uses, located at 3200 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 approval with certain stipulations. This item was tabled at the July 5, 2022, City Council meeting.)