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Council adopts 1,000‑foot buffer for smoke shops and approves several contracts and grants
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a zoning amendment creating a 1,000‑foot separation for smoke shops from schools and youth facilities, accepted investment and departmental reports, and approved procurement actions including a Tyler Technologies merchant‑services contract and a $984,924.97 drainage bid funded by a GLO grant.
The City of Mission council on March 10 adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance that establishes a 1,000‑foot minimum separation for smoke shops and tobacco stores from schools, daycare homes, youth centers, parks, churches and similar facilities. Staff cited police concerns that proliferation of smoke shops increases opportunities for illegal paraphernalia sales marketed as tobacco products. Council approved the measure unanimously and identified it as Ordinance number referenced at the meeting.
On the consent and approvals side, council members approved the consent agenda of routine items and accepted the quarterly investment report for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Finance staff reported net activity and interest earnings; the investment report was accepted by unanimous vote.
Council also authorized procurement of a Tyler Technologies merchant‑services integration to bring online and in‑person payments into the city’s Tyler accounting system. The one‑time implementation fee cited was $12,049 with an annual maintenance fee of $4,140.
Separately, council approved Resolution 2049 to award a GLO‑funded drainage project (base bid and an alternate contingent on GLO approval) for $984,924.97 to upsize existing drainage lines, add a 60‑inch reinforced concrete pipe, and divert flows to a detention pond the city plans to construct in‑house. Staff said demolition and coordination with the school district for power disconnection will precede construction.
Council also approved third‑reading franchise ordinances granting nonexclusive franchises (for example, AUP Texas) that will take effect 30 days after final passage. Several items required additional administrative follow‑up but did not change council policy during the meeting.
