Council approves sale of 34.07 acres to developer; additional 12.43‑acre parcel tabled for deed‑restriction review

The Mesquite City Council voted on Aug. 12 to approve a purchase and sale agreement with Mesquite Land Partners LLC for 34.07 acres of city‑owned land off John Deere Drive, moving the project into a 90‑day due‑diligence period. Council members voted separately to table the companion transaction for a 12.43‑acre parcel until deed restrictions and economic‑development tie‑ins are clarified. Why it matters: The sale is tied to the city’s residential economic‑development matrix and the developer’s proposal includes a land‑price incentive in exchange for an affordable‑housing commitment the developer says will provide a minimum of 10% of units with deed restrictions to households at or below 80% area median income. Key terms in the draft agreements: City staff said three appraisals were obtained for each parcel and that the buyer agreed to…