December 4, 2015

A Message from Mayor Stan Pickett

Welcome to the first edition of the Council Connection. This publication was created to enhance transparency between the City and its residents. I, along with the City Council and City staff hope that each of you enjoy this new publication and are able to learn more about what the City does for its residents each week. As always, I encourage our residents to stay connected and informed with us by attending public meetings, visiting the City's website, participating in our social media platforms and reading this weekly publication.

Water Billing Questions

A number of residents have noticed increased charges on their water bills. Staff has prepared a list of frequently asked questions to help clarify these new charges. Residents may access this document by clicking the following links:

www.cityofmesquite.com/waterbillingquestions

www.cityofmesquite.com/waterbillingchart

Fire Department Gets New Ambulance

The Mesquite Fire Department has purchased a new ambulance. The new ambulance includes a number of upgraded features that will help the Fire Department determine the best and safest patient transport.

Rosabelle Pump Station Demolition

This week, the contractor continued installation work on the Scyene waterline from Gross Road to Ebrite Street and on the water and sewerlines on Ebrite Street from W. Grubb Drive to Highland Village Drive. The contractor has also started the reconstruction of drive approaches along Dalworth Drive. Next week, the contractor will continue work on both locations. There will be daily lane closures on Scyene from Gross Road to Ebrite Street to allow for construction.

For more information about this project, visit:
www.cityofmesquite.com/SewerReplacements

Economic Development Updates

Restaurant News

R Taco (formerly Rusty Taco) is under construction in the Market East Shopping Center behind the Lane Bryant store. The company expects to be open in the first quarter of 2016.
Buffalo Wild Wings has announced that they will be undergoing a remodel of its restaurant on Pavilion Court. The company has confidence in the Mesquite market and plans to bring this restaurant into conformity with its other stores in the region.
Zenna Thai & Japanese Restaurant is under construction in the former Bikini’s Sports Bar on Pavilion Court. The company expects to be open in the first quarter of 2016.

New Business

Line-X Protective Coatings has signed a lease for 14,280 square feet at 4400 US 80, the Mesquite Business Center at Big Town Boulevard. Line-X is the industry leader in truck bed protection offering specially formulated polymers that permanently bond to a truck bed lining.

Christmas in the Park

The 29th annual Christmas in the Park began last night at Westlake Park. The three-day event includes hayrides, yule log with s'mores, live nativity, Prancer's Playground,concessionaires and more. Admission, parking and most activities are free. Christmas in the Park will be open from 6-9 p.m. Friday evening and from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit: www.cityofmesquite.com/christmasinthepark .

Contact Your City

Let us hear from you. If you have a concern or are experiencing an issue, please contact the City at (972) 288-7711 or visit the City's website at www.cityofmesquite.com/questions.