7/13/26 Regular City Council Meeting, July 13, 2026
Approves Multifamily dwelling registration/inspection ordinance amendments, 6-0
What happened
The Mansfield City Council approved a TIRZ (TIRS) development agreement for the Smith & Elm four-acre site in historic downtown (item 26-2477), selling the city-owned land to Smith & Elm LLC (developer Bridgeview) for $1.5 million with up to $5.5 million in tax-increment reimburs…
- Jurisdiction
- Mansfield, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsTIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm four-acre site
Approved 6-0Free sample: decision 1 of 10
TIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm four-acre site
Council approved a tax increment reinvestment zone (Reinvestment Zone Number Two) development agreement between the City of Mansfield and Smith & Elm Mansfield LLC (Bridgeview). Sells the city-owned four-acre site at Smith Street and Elm Street to Smith & Elm LLC for $1.5 million; establishes TIRS participation reimbursement up to $5.5 million as the property develops (approx 15.5 years payback on ~$57-60 million investment). Project: 253 multifamily units, 13,000 sq ft commercial, 7,800 sq ft civic space, structured parking garage. Vote 6-0.
- Closing on property November 20, 2026
- commence construction by August 2027
- 24-month build
- two 12-month extensions contingent on meeting performance milestones including submitted/approved building permits
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Mansfield City Council approved a TIRZ (TIRS) development agreement for the Smith & Elm four-acre site in historic downtown (item 26-2477), selling the city-owned land to Smith & Elm LLC (developer Bridgeview) for $1.5 million with up to $5.5 million in tax-increment reimburs…
Key Decisions (10)
TIRZ Development Agreement for Smith & Elm four-acre site
Litigation authorization (executive session action)
Consent agenda approval
Fire Logistics Building design-build contract
General Obligation Bonds Series 2026 issuance
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation Series 2026
Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation Tax Revenue Bonds Series 2026
CDBG sidewalk improvements contract (Alvarado, 2nd, 3rd Avenue)
TWDB grant application for Mitchell Road tank & Lone Star Road water line
Multifamily dwelling registration/inspection ordinance amendments
Development Activity (3)
Smith & Elm mixed-use development (four-acre site)
Mixed-Use
Mansfield Fire Logistics Building
Infrastructure
Alexander Apartments
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Historic downtown Mansfield has multiple clustered residential developments (Bexley/Main Street…
Commercial Demand
Downtown lacks flexible, subdividable commercial space (4,000-13,000 sq ft); new…
Infrastructure
The city is pursuing a wastewater class-surcharge program to recover…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the mayor, 3 councilmembers, 7 staff members, a witness, and 4 members of the public.
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