Ord. 2026-10-05-47City of Mesquite (Dallas County)

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City

Bastiat Overreach Score: 68/100

Passed: 2026-10-05 • Effective: 2026-10-05

Executive Summary & Impact

Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 3. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024 4. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024 5. Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John Doe, the Acting Building Official of the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-21715 - Filed 11-20-2025 6. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026 7. Mercydis Benson, individually and as mother and wrongful death beneficiary of the Estate of Karson Benson, deceased v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-26-04295 - Filed 03-09-2026 8. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026 9. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026 10. Nancy Edge v. City of Mesquite, Gerald Van Meter, Danny Van Meter and John Doe Officers 1-5, Cause No. DC-26-07383 - Filed 4-23-2026 11. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-2026 12. Jose Landaeta Salazar v. Officer Teresa C. Siguenza, Mesquite Police Department, and the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-26-15074 - Filed 8-11-2026

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

47 • City of Mesquite City Council2026-10-05

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF MESQUITE
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-10-05-47 (Agenda Item 47)
Meeting: City of Mesquite City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-10-05
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Zoning & Land Use
Source Document: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Mesquite/meetings/2026/10/1611_A_City_Council_26-10-05_Meeting_Agenda_3.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed:

1. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022
2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024
3. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024
4. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024
5. Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John Doe, the Acting Building Official of the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-21715 - Filed 11-20-2025
6. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026
7. Mercydis Benson, individually and as mother and wrongful death beneficiary of the Estate of Karson Benson, deceased v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-26-04295 - Filed 03-09-2026
8. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026
9. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026
10. Nancy Edge v. City of Mesquite, Gerald Van Meter, Danny Van Meter and John Doe Officers 1-5, Cause No. DC-26-07383 - Filed 4-23-2026
11. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-2026
12. Jose Landaeta Salazar v. Officer Teresa C. Siguenza, Mesquite Police Department, and the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-26-15074 - Filed 8-11-2026