City of Duncanville

• A total of 1,973 single-family rental properties have been registered to date, with no new properties registered since the last update. 20 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 14 passed, 6 failed, and none were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of a Grounded/Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• Since the Single-Family Rental Registration Program inspections in August 2024, 283 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 72 Building inspections and 18 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $70,412.00.
  
• This week, 136 permits were issued.
  

Mosquito Ground Spraying Schedueled for Thursday and Friday

08/21/2024

Duncanville, TX - The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitoes on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23, between the hours of 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM, weather permitting. The spraying is being conducted in response to the detection of West Nile Virus in mosquito traps located in the 75137 zip code. If the weather prohibits spraying on Thursday night, spraying will be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights. Spraying will be performed in the targeted area within the City of Duncanville (see the attached map). Residents living within the spray zone are encouraged to remain indoors and bring their pets inside during spraying.

Duncanville names longtime officer the city's next chief of police

Duncanville is one step closer to officially naming its new chief of police.

Last week, the city named longtime Duncanville police officer Matthew Stogner the lone finalist for the chief of police position. On Tuesday, the City Council will hear a resolution confirming his position and announce a date for the swearing-in ceremony.

Read the Champion Newsletter for August 2024 | Read the August 19, 2024, Champion Weekly Update

• Wildcats Back to School Basketball Tournament, three courts – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  
• Maters League Adult Basketball League, three courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

The Fire Department responded to 133 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires:
  • 1 building fire in Duncanville, 1 grass fire in Duncanville, 2 dumpster fires in Duncanville
• Emergency Medical Service: 92
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 13

Emergency Management:

• Attended the regional Cyber/Emergency Operations Center/Fusion Center Workshop, completed Stop The Bleed training for all City of DeSoto employees, and attended Fire Mitigation Strategy Meeting in Cedar Hill.
  
• Summer Emergency Management Intern, Raine Maner (University of North Texas Student) completed her internship and returned to UNT.
• Our Fall Emergency Management Intern, Tabetha Kwasnica (University of Texas Arlington Student) started her internship with our department on Monday, August 19th.

Fire Prevention:

• Completed a total of 7 plan reviews, 8 building inspections, and 5 fire acceptance tests.
  
• Fire Marshal completed and passed his Fire & Life Safety Educator 2 State Skills Test.
  
• The Deputy Fire Marshal completed and passed his Fire & Life Safety Educator 2 State Skills Test and Fire Investigator 2 Exam.

Fire Administration:

The Duncanville Fire Department held our Annual Firefighters Award Banquet on Saturday, August 17th , at the D.L. Hopkins Senior Center. CONGRATULATIONS to the below award winners:

Firefighter of the Year
 Firefighter/EMT-P, Tyler Hausler

Officer of the Year
Captain, Darin Field

Physical Fitness Award
Firefighter/EMT-P, Bryant Medhus

MVP Award
Firefighter/EMT-P, Case Harper
Tim Riffe Award: Firefighter/EMT-P, Robert Shaw

Recruits J. Vang, E. Ortiz, J. Garza, and A. Lopez completed their sixth week of Police Academy Training. The recruits were trained on the Texas Transportation Code and Arrest, Search, & Seizure.

The Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) staff attended The Franchise Game, an African-American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show. The symposium featured several accomplished multi-unit franchisees, owners/operators, investors, and business professionals.

• The following items were approved at the August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting:
  
  • DCEDC Design Incentive Grant-Cedar Park Shopping Center, LTD. ($20,000 incentive grant for ADA-related improvements)
    
  • DCEDC Design Incentive Grant: First Peter 4:10, LLC ($49,000 pavement grant, $22,000 paint grant, for an incentive amount totaling $71,000)

New Occupancy:

• Gilded Age Cigars, LLC: 100 S. Main Street, Suite #116

CITY-SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENTS

• The City will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The festivities include an El Grito with the Mexican Consulate, a parade, music, food, and fun at Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX. For vendor opportunities or more information, contact [email protected]

The City will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM The festivities include a parade, music, food, and fun at Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX. For vendor opportunities or more information, contact [email protected]

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

July 31, 2024 - Positive

August 7, 2024 - Positive

August 14, 2024 - Positive

August 21, 2024 - Positive

Accounting and Reporting – Week of August 15 – August 21:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 111 invoices were processed, totaling $1,248,349.34.

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting. Interested candidates may review current openings, including job descriptions, and apply online at Current Openings

Senior Meal Program: Monday through Thursday, everyone who dines with us will receive a breakfast bag and a boxed lunch to take home. On Fridays, each person will receive two breakfast bags and two boxed lunches to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday. This is due to additional state funding from the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA). The funding and expanded meal program will continue through the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2024, and there is no additional cost to the City.

Become a member today! The minimum age to join is 50. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (972) 707-3864.

Upcoming Senior Center Events:

• Bingo with Staff – Friday, August 23 | 10:30 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, August 26 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Charco Broiler Steak House in Dallas, TX – Monday, August 26 | 4:00 PM
  
• Book Group –Tuesday, August 27 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Moni Pasta and Pizza in Arlington, TX – Thursday, August 29 | 4:00 PM
  

PARKS

• The installation of the Youth Scoreboard at Harrington Park is complete. Training for usage will be scheduled with the associations.
  
• Crews removed illegal dumping on the I-20 right-of-way.
  
• Crews removed brush and trees on at the Wheatland Rd. right-of-way above city sidewalks to ensure safe routes to schools.
  
• The fountain at Lakeside Park has been repaired.
  
• Crews performed bed maintenance at the Duncanville Public Library and E. Danieldale Rd. medians.
  
• Crews continued athletic field maintenance at Harrington Park.
  
• Vandalism on the Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve signage has been removed.
  

Recreation Center

Pickleball Youth Camp Recap:

Pickleball Camp – Over 20 participants joined us for the first-ever Pickleball Camp. During this three-day camp, participants learned the basics of the game, e.g., the court lines and rules, information on a single or double play, technique, scoring, etc. Players had the opportunity to participate in tournaments with 2 first-place winners, 2 second-place winners, and 2 third-place winners. Each participant also received a T-shirt. Thank you to Coach Richard and Councilmember Jeremy Koontz for coaching this camp. Staff are identifying new dates to host a 2-Day Pickleball Camp during the Christmas break. Stay tuned!

Movies in the Park feat. Top Gun Maverick – Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 8:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, August 24, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for Movies at the Park featuring Top Gun! Admission is FREE. The movie will begin at sundown (approx. 8:00 PM). Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair. For more information, contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070.

Concert in the Park feat. Hazard County – Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, September 7, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for a Concert in the Park featuring Hazard County. This band has opened for big-name groups at Billy Bob – groups such as Travis Tritt, Kameron Marlowe, Shenandoah, and Jake Worthington. Participants can sing along to country favorites and dance the night away. Admission is FREE. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair.

Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

• Specific Use Permit (SUP) request to allow the operation of a “Banquet or Event Center” at 119 East Danieldale Road
  • Recommended for approval at the July 8, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

Items scheduled for the September 5, 2024, Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting:

• Variance Request at 10 Fairway Drive.
  
  • Allow the construction of a new home on a lot width of 87 feet; the current zoning code requires a lot width of 90 feet within the subject property’s zoning district.
    
• 2 Special Exception Requests at 706 Palm Avenue.
  
  • Allow an existing structure that is 804 square feet and 20 feet in height; the current zoning code requires a maximum square footage of 400 square feet and a maximum height of 16 feet.
    
• Variance Request at 1427 Oriole Boulevard
  
  • Allow an existing patio cover that protrudes 2.8 feet into the required 25-foot front setback.

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
• Proposed New Development at 282 West Highway 67
  
• Proposed New Development at 914 and 918 East Highway 67
  
  • The applicant submitted revisions on August 20, 2024; staff is currently reviewing resubmittal.
    
• Proposed New Development at 515 West Center Street
  
  • Utilities, Fire and Engineering met with applicant to discuss civil plans on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
    
• Proposed New Development at Corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Danieldale Road
  
  • Staff will meet with the applicant on August 26, 2024, before the applicant resubmits their zoning request.
    
• Proposed New Development at 1430 South Main Street

Active Projects

• Proposed New Development at 518 East Highway 67
  
• Proposed New Development at 626 Crestside Drive
  
  • Building permit issued on August 16, 2024. Construction has begun and inspections have been requested.

Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update

• A Request for Qualifications has been posted to the city website by Chief Procurement Officer Elton Brock.
  
• A Pre-Statement of Qualifications Meeting for RFQ 24-0014 was held on March 6, 2024.
  
• A Statement of Qualifications due March 26, 2024, at 2 p.m.
  
• Evaluations were completed and 3 firms have been selected.
  
• Recently, the Comprehensive Plan Committee selected 1 firm.
  
• Selected firm for Comprehensive Plan Update discussed during a work session at the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
  
• The selected firm’s contract was brought forth at the Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation Board on July 30, 2024, for approval.
  
• Discussion took place at the August 6, 2024, City Council meeting regarding kick-off of The Comprehensive Plan Update.
  

Street Division

• Crews repaired Silver Creek Drive, Oriole Boulevard, and Hillcroft Drive sidewalks.
  
• 59 potholes were repaired at various locations throughout the city.
  
• The brush blocking 3 drainage headwalls was removed.
  
• Trees impeding traffic on Cambridge Drive were removed.
  
• Crews repaired pedestrian railing on Greenstone.
  
• Crews repaired a utility cut on Cambridge Drive.
  
• The street pavement on Vinyard Road has been repaired.
  
• Crews cleaned 53 stormwater inlets at various locations throughout the city.
  

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 69,321,400 gallons (MG) during this reporting period, August 12 – August 18, 2024, up from 63,242,800 MG the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Monday, August 12, 2024, when 10,815,800 MG of water was used. There was 0.00 inches of precipitation during this period. There was an estimated 375,299 gallons of water loss, including one water main break.

CIP Construction

• Wren Avenue and Oriole Boulevard Water Main Replacement I-20 Aerial Crossing
  
  • The project is nearing completion. The air valve cover will be installed soon, and the preliminary walk-through will be scheduled.
  Softwood Drive Sanitary Sewer Aerial Crossing Repair
  
  • Crews await the welder to install the I-Beam.
  Ten Mile Creek Embankment and Drainage Improvements
  
  • There are no new updates.
    
• Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • The project is nearing completion. Meca Construction is awaiting the arrival of meter boxes & fire hydrant that must be installed as part of the project.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • Texas Standard Construction has begun clearing the area to prepare for construction.
    

Other Construction

Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT) I-20 Construction Cockrell Hill Road to Hampton Road TxDOT is constructing new service roads and ramps from Cockrell Hill Road in Duncanville to Hampton Road in Dallas, including new bridges across US-67. This project also includes construction by TXDOT of a Texas U-Turn at US 67 and Cockrell Hill Road on the southwest side of the bridge, which is projected to be completed by Fall 2024, barring any unforeseen conditions. The entire project has an estimated completion date of September 2025.

TxDOT Project Tracker - The U-Turn construction at US67 and Cockrell Hill is part of a larger project along I-20 (Control Section Job #237404085)

City of Dallas Stormwater Project on Sorcey Road at White Ash – Dallas is working on installing an approved storm sewer.