Council approves August 27, 2026, and September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of August 27, 2026, and September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Grant Request for Supplemental Holiday Activity

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Executive Director Evaluation and Compensation

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Consent Agenda

7 yes, 0 no

Rezoning 1051 and 1211 Mount Zion Road to SF-2 with SUP

7 yes, 0 no

Rezoning RailPort Property to PD-192 for Heavy Industrial

7 yes, 0 no

Development Agreement with Digital Ranch LLC

7 yes, 0 no

Creation of Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 4

7 yes, 0 no

Master Fee Schedule Amendments

7 yes, 0 no

ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Phase 2 Agreement

7 yes, 0 no

Electioneering and Political Sign Regulations Update

7 yes, 0 no

Mid-Way Regional Airport Box Hangar Design Agreement

7 yes, 0 no

MISD Ground Lease for Recreation Center

7 yes, 0 no

YMCA Recreation Center Operations Agreement

7 yes, 0 no

Bearded Ax Brewery Oktoberfest Special Event Permit

5 yes, 0 no

RailPort Heavy Industrial PD-192

South side of Midlothian RailPort at south end of Brookhollow Drive

Rezoned ~396 acres to Planned Development District No. 192 for heavy industrial uses, data centers, and power generation.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Mount Zion Road Rezoning & SUP

1051 and 1211 Mount Zion Road

Rezoned 3.19 acres from Agricultural to SF-2 with a specific use permit for a secondary dwelling unit.

approved (7-0) · still approved

YMCA Recreation Center & MISD Ground Lease

Midlothian is moving forward with a $22 million recreation center in partnership with the YMCA and the school district. The project includes a 75-year ground lease with MISD and a 20-year operations contract with the YMCA.

What it means: Involves a multi-million-dollar municipal bond investment combined with $4 million in YMCA capital contributions.

Google Data Center Expansion & On-Site Power Generation

A massive 395-acre development will bring three data centers and four on-site power generation plants to the RailPort area. Developers emphasized closed-loop water cooling and strict 60-decibel noise limits to protect nearby residents.

What it means: Midlothian residents and businesses benefit from a diversified tax base, increased local employment opportunities, and strengthened electrical grid stability.

Mount Zion Drainage Study

Staff reviewed a $67,000 engineering proposal for a drainage study in the Mount Zion neighborhood to guide future infrastructure improvements.

What it means: Estimated at $67,000, subject to City Council approval.

Holiday Promotional Grant & Downtown Support

The board funded an $11,450 holiday pop-up program to keep shoppers coming downtown during ongoing construction delays.

What it means: $11,450 funded from the MCD operating budget.