Council approves senior center purchases from charitable trust sub‑account

The Mesquite City Council approved expenditures from the City of Mesquite Charitable Trust senior services subtrust to purchase equipment for the senior center, including a floor‑scrubbing machine, a power washer and an industrial electric can opener.

Why it matters: The purchases are funded from donated trust balances earmarked for senior services and are intended to improve operations and sanitation at the senior center, which staff said serves more than 200 meals per day including homebound deliveries.

What was approved: Staff said the senior‑services subtrust has a balance of just over $12,000 from donations and the requested purchases would use about half of that balance. Council voted to approve the expenditures.

Public comment and council discussion: Council members asked about usage and attendance; staff estimated daily meal counts and homebound service numbers but did not provide precise monthly figures. The council moved and approved the expenditure on a recorded motion.

Ending: Purchases were approved, and staff will proceed to procure the listed equipment from the charitable‑trust subaccount for senior services.