Mesquite council approves consent agenda, including nearly $10 million Motorola radio system upgrade

The Mesquite City Council approved its consent agenda unanimously on Jan. 20, 2026, clearing a package of routine and contract items, including a nearly $10 million radio system upgrade.

Councilmember Jeff Casper moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilmember Elizabeth Rodriguez‑Ross seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously. Among the items approved were the purchase of construction equipment for water distribution (award up to $250,775), Amendment No. 1 to the 2025‑26 Police Federal Seizure Budget ($400,000), and authorization for a Roadway Impact Fee Study Update with Kimley‑Horn for $164,000.

The council also approved contracts and service agreements that include: a Professional Planning Services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for a Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan update (not to exceed $371,051); a Professional Engineering Services contract with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., for Hula Drive and Parkside Drive wastewater improvements ($764,880); an engineering contract with BGE, Inc., for Executive Boulevard Phase 2 ($403,385); and authorization for the System Upgrade Agreement (SUA) and Migration Assurance Program (MAP) for the P25 Public Safety Radio System with Motorola Solutions for Jan. 28, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2032, in the amount of $9,948,364.

The consent agenda also included the appointment of the mayor and councilmembers to multiple city corporations and reinvestment zone boards with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2027. The motion to approve the consent agenda passed without opposition.