City Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 05:30 PM City Hall - Council Chamber, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Road

Pursuant to Section 551 of the Texas Government Code, notice is hereby given of a Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Hutchins City Council to be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Hutchins City Hall Council Chambers, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Road, Hutchins, Texas, at which time the following items will be discussed and considered.

City Council Members
Mayor Mario Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Nichols
Councilmember Brenda Campbell
Councilmember Raymond Elmore
Councilmember Demarcus Odom
Councilmember America Rodriguez

A.WORK SESSION

1. 1.Conduct an interview with PROS Consulting, Inc. in relation to choosing a firm to create the Parks, Recreation, and Special Events Master Plan. Presented by: PROS Consulting, Inc.

   PROS Consulting, Inc., April 20th from 5:30-6:00
   Brandstetter Carrol, Inc., April 20th from 6:00-6:30
   Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., May 12th from 5:00-6:00
   Burditt Consultants, LLC, May 12th from 6:00-6:30

2. 2.Conduct an interview with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., in relation to choosing a firm to create the Parks, Recreation, and Special Events Master Plan. Presented by: Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.

   PROS Consulting, Inc., April 20^th from 5:30-6:00
   Brandstetter Carrol, Inc., April 20^th from 6:00-6:30
   Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., May 12^th from 5:00-6:00
   Burditt Consultants, LLC, May 12^th from 6:00-6:30

B.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

C.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D.CITIZEN COMMENTS - This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Form and submit it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. However, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot discuss issues raised or make any decision at this time.

E.PRESENTATIONS

1. 3.Fire Department Annual Report

2. 4.Proclamation in honor of Police Week.  Presented by Steve Perry, Police Chief

F.REGULAR AGENDA - As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to convene in Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.

1. 5.Discuss and consider a Resolution ADOPTING A PARK FACILITIES RENTAL POLICY, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Katherine Lindsey, Assistant to the City Administrator
   Resolution R2026-04-1339

2. 6.Discuss and consider City Council Retreat Agenda.  Presented by James Quin, City Administrator

3. 7.Discuss and consider a Resolution Authorizing County of Dallas to Resell Tax Foreclosed Properties by Public or Private Sale, to the Highest Qualified Purchaser.  Presented by James Quin, City Administrator
   Resolution R2026-04-1341

4. 8.Discuss and consider a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT TO PROVIDENT REALTY EXCHANGE III LP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Presented by: Guy Brown, HEDC Executive Director
   Resolution R2026-04-1342

G.EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. 9.Pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code in accordance with the authority contained in §551.087. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision to a business prospect: 1) PROJECT MILL. Presented by: Guy Brown HEDC Executive Director

2. 10.Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will convene into executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located within the City of Hutchins, Texas. 

3. 11.Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section §551.074 (a)(1) Personnel Matters – to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Administrator Review

H.RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

1. 12.Action, if any, as a result of Executive Session:

   Deliberation regarding Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, in accordance with the authority contained in §551.087. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. PROJECT MILL

2. 13.Action, if any, as a result of Executive Session:

   Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will convene into executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located within the City of Hutchins, Texas. 

3. 14.Action, if any, as a result of Executive Session:

   Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section §551.074 (a)(1) Personnel Matters: City Administrator Evaluation

I.ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

1. 15.Atwell Public Library Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Hutchins City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

   R&B Recycle Event hosted by Keep Hutchins Beautiful Board, Saturday, April 25, 2026, Hutchins Event Center, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

   Early Voting by Personal Appearance schedule for the May 2, 2026, General Election.
   Voting Location - 321 N. Main St., Former City Hall Building
   Monday, April 20, 2026     8 am - 5 pm
   Wednesday - Friday, April 22 - April 24, 2026     8 am - 5 pm
   Saturday, April 25, 2026     7 am - 7 pm
   Sunday, April 26, 2026     12 noon - 6 pm
   Monday -  Tuesday, April 27-28, 2026     7 am - 7 pm

   *NOTICE: No voting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, due to San Jacinto Holiday

   Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Hutchins City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

   City Council Meeting - Canvassing Election, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Hutchins City Hall, 400 N. JJ Lemmon Rd., Hutchins.

   Keep Hutchins Beautiful Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Hutchins Community Center, 500 W. Hickman., Hutchins.

J.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION

I certify that a copy of the April 20, 2026, agenda of items to be considered by the Hutchins City Council was posted at City Hall and to the City’s website www.cityofhutchinstx.gov, in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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Cynthia Olguin
City Secretary



ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The meeting location is wheelchair accessible from the front door. Request for special services must be received at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled meeting. For assistance, please call the office of the City Secretary at 972-225-6121 or email the City Secretary at colguin@cityofhutchins.org