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On Friday, November 8, 2024, at approximately 7:54 p.m., police were dispatched to an active disturbance in the 400 block of Raintree Circle, DeSoto, Texas. The caller, an adult female, reported to dispatch that an unknown adult male armed with a pistol was in her backyard. During the 911 call, dispatch could hear screaming as the suspect attempted to force entry through the rear garage door. Multiple neighbors also called 911, reporting gunshots in the area. Police arrived on scene at the victim’s residence by 7:57 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers encountered the victim in front of her home. She informed them that she believed she had shot the suspect, who was likely at the back of the property. Police searched the premises and found the suspect lying on the ground inside the garage, with a pistol nearby. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Octavio Flores Mondragon, had sustained two gunshot wounds, one to the chest and another to the face. Officers secured the scene and administered first aid until an ambulance arrived. The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

The victim stated that she noticed a dark truck following her as she entered her neighborhood, and it pulled in behind her when she parked in her driveway. Concerned for her safety, she ran inside her home and called the police. She armed herself with her pistol as the suspect tried to break in, firing multiple shots to stop him. She then met officers at the front of her home when they arrived.

The suspect faces charges of Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Another Felony, a first-degree felony. No motive has been determined. The pistol found beside the suspect is believed to be the firearm he had during the incident.

No further details are available for public release.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City Council of the City of DeSoto, Texas will hold a Public Hearing during a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the City Of DeSoto City Council Chambers located at 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas, to hear public opinion regarding the adoption of the following proposed Ordinance to modify the regulations of the current Municipal Drainage Utility System and the rate structure and provisions of the current Municipal Drainage Utility System Fees.

This notice is being published in accordance with the public notice requirements set forth in Subchapter C of Chapter 552, Local Government Code, V.T.C.A. for public hearings. As required by the aforementioned statute, this public notice is being published in a newspaper of general circulation to the residents of the City of DeSoto thirty (30) days or more prior to the date of the public hearing and will be published twice more, for a total of three times, before the scheduled hearing.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the proposed Ordinance. Council may vote on the proposed Ordinance immediately following the public hearing. State law provides that approval of the proposed Ordinance shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.

The building in which the above public hearing will be conducted is wheelchair accessible; spaces for the mobility impaired are available. Any request for sign interpretative services must be made forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting.

Arrangements for sign interpretative services may be made by calling the City Secretary at 972/230-9646 or by calling TDD-1-800-RELAYTX (1-800-735-2989).

The entire proposed Ordinance to modify the existing Municipal Drainage Utility System and Municipal Drainage Utility System Fees in the City of DeSoto is provided herewith, in accordance with requirements set forth in Subchapter C, Chapter 552, Local Government Code, V.T.C.A.:

ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESOTO, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13 “UTILITIES” BY REPEALING ARTICLE 13.600 “MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE 13.600; AND AMENDING APPENDIX A “FEE SCHEDULE” BY REPEALING ARTICLE 23.000 “MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM FEES” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW ARTICLE 23.000 ESTABLISHING DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESOTO, TEXAS:

SECTION 1. That the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances is amended by amending Chapter 13 “Utilities” by repealing Article 13.600 “Municipal Drainage Utility System” in its entirety and replacing it with a new Article 13.600, to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 13
UTILITIES
. . .
REPEAL ARTICLE 13.600 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACE WITH A NEW ARTICLE 13.600, AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE 13.600 MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEM

§ 13.601 Adoption of Act.

(a) The Council finds that notice has been given, and hearings held as required by Section 552.045(c) (Adoption of System; Rules) of the Texas Local Government Code.

(b) The Council makes the findings required by Section 552.045(b) (Adoption of System; Rules) of the Texas Local Government Code.

(c) Chapter 552 (Municipal Utilities), Subchapter C (Municipal Drainage Utility Systems), of the Texas Local Government Code is adopted, and this chapter shall be administered in accordance with its provisions.

(d) The drainage of the City is declared to be a public utility. Existing facilities are incorporated in the drainage utility as permitted b

CITY OF DESOTO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Case Z-1529-24

The City of DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducting a Public Hearing to consider Zoning Case Z-1529-24 on a request to amend the development regulations of PD-116, with a base zoning of Single Family Residential District – 10,000 (SF-10), to permit the use of Electrical Substation (High Voltage Bulk Power) and create and permit a use for Battery Energy Storage System applicable to the development and use of a 23.77± acre tract of land in the Thomas Bernard Survey, Abstract 114. The property is generally located on the west side of S. Westmoreland Road, south of W. Belt Line Road and north of W. Parkerville Road. The applicant is Parker Hills of Emerald Hill Energy Storage LLC and the property owner is Ahmad Khatib. The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducted on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. If the zoning case is recommended for approval, by the Planning Commission; or if denied and appealed, the hearing before the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Caso Z-1529-24
La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de la Ciudad de DeSoto llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública para considerar el Caso de Zonificación Z-1529-24 en una solicitud para enmendar las regulaciones de desarrollo de PD-116, con una zonificación base de Distrito Residencial Unifamiliar – 10,000 (SF- 10), para permitir el uso de una subestación eléctrica (energía masiva de alto voltaje) y crear y permitir un uso para el sistema de almacenamiento de energía de batería aplicable al desarrollo y uso de un terreno de 23,77 ± acres en el Estudio Thomas Bernard, Resumen 114. La propiedad generalmente está ubicada en el lado oeste de S. Westmoreland Road, al sur de W. Belt Line Road y al norte de W. Parkerville Road. El solicitante es Parker Hills de Emerald Hill Energy Storage LLC y el dueño de la propiedad es Ahmad Khatib. La audiencia pública ante la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación se llevará a cabo el martes 8 de octubre de 2024 a las 18:00 horas. Si el caso de zonificación es recomendado para aprobación, por la Comisión de Planificación; o en caso de denegación y apelación, la audiencia ante el Ayuntamiento se llevará a cabo el martes 19 de noviembre de 2024 a las 6:00 pm.

For meeting information please go to the City website (http://www.desototexas.gov/1515/Agendas-andMinutes) to view the agenda. If you have any questions regarding this case, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (972) 230-9622.The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible; spaces for the mobility impaired are available. Any request for sign interpretative services must be made forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting.

Arrangements for sign interpretative services may be made by calling the City Secretary at 972/230-9646 or by calling TDD-1-800-RELAYTX (1-800-735-2989).

To be a valid written protest the protest or petition in opposition must be filed with the Planning Department before 4:00 P.M of the working day immediately preceding the date in which the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council will hear this case.

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DESOTO— Two public hearings were for discussion only, including the FY 2025 Budget, as required by Article VII of the DeSoto City Charter. This budget was later passed during the regular agenda. The discussion during this public hearing had staff explaining the proposed tax rate of .684934 to fund the debt service and general fund operations. This rate is higher than the no new revenue rate of .613457 and equal to the voter approval rate of .684934. With this rate being equal to the voter approval rate the city is not required to hold an election for approval.

CITY OF DESOTO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Case Z-1530-24

The City of DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducting a Public Hearing to consider Zoning Case Z-1530-24 to amend PD-193 zoning district to allow for new construction of Single-Family 8 (SF-8) homes. The property is located northeast corner of S. Polk and Parkerville Rd. The property consists of 50.35 acres of land and is addressed as 811 E Parkerville Rd. The applicant is John McKenzie of M&A Devco and the owner Legacy Grove Development LLC. The public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission will be conducted on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. If the zoning case is recommended for approval, by the Planning Commission; or if denied and appealed, the hearing before the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Caso Z-1531-24
La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de la Ciudad de DeSoto llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública para considerar el Caso de Zonificación Z-1530-24 para enmendar el distrito de zonificación PD-193 para permitir la nueva construcción de viviendas unifamiliares 8 (SF-8). La propiedad está ubicada en la esquina noreste de S. Polk y Parkerville Rd. La propiedad consta de 50,35 acres de terreno y tiene la dirección 811 E Parkerville Rd. El solicitante es John McKenzie de M&A Devco y el propietario Legacy Grove Development LLC. La audiencia pública ante la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación se llevará a cabo el martes 8 de octubre de 2024 a las 19:00 horas. Si el caso de zonificación es recomendado para aprobación, por la Comisión de Planificación; o en caso de denegación y apelación, la audiencia ante el Ayuntamiento se llevará a cabo el martes 19 de noviembre de 2024 a las 18:00 horas.

For meeting information please go to the City website (http://www.desototexas.gov/1515/Agendas-andMinutes) to view the agenda. If you have any questions regarding this case, contact the Planning and
Zoning Department at (972) 230-9622.The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible; spaces for the mobility impaired are available. Any request for sign interpretative services must be made forty-eight hours prior to the time of the meeting.

Arrangements for sign interpretative services may be made by calling the City Secretary at 972/230-9646 or by calling TDD-1-800-RELAYTX (1-800-735-2989).

To be a valid written protest the protest or petition in opposition must be filed with the Planning Department before 4:00 P.M of the working day immediately preceding the date in which the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council will hear this case.

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