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Mesquite council tables $15.7 million RDA loan to general fund; requests bids and specifics before February deadline
Summary
At a Jan. 21 tech-review meeting, Mesquite councilmembers discussed a proposed $15,700,000 loan from the Redevelopment District to the general fund to cover parks, public safety and civic projects, and voted to postpone action until the last council meeting in February so staff can provide bids and further detail.
City of Mesquite councilmembers at a tech-review meeting on Jan. 21 discussed but postponed action on Resolution R205-003, a proposed loan of $15,700,000 from the Mesquite Redevelopment District (RDA) to the city general fund to pay for several planned projects.
The resolution listed projects to be funded by the loan, including commitments for Heritage Park tied to a development agreement; fencing improvements at the Jimmy U's campus (SCC fencing); remodeling and construction related to the existing animal shelter; design and construction of Fire Station No. 2; construction manager costs for the Mesquite Justice Center project; and various park improvements across the city. City staff said the loan is intended to ensure remaining redevelopment funds could be used…
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