City of Duncanville

• A total of 551 single-family rental properties have been registered to date, 0 new property registered since the last update. 19 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 5 passed, 14 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of a Grounded/Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• 5 Certificates of Occupancy has been reissued this week.
  
• This week, 69 Building inspections and 4 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $17,887.00.
  
• This week, 38 permits were issued.

Duncanville, Texas 2025 Elections & Voting

The slate of offices for the general election includes the council members representing District 1, District 3, District 5, and At-Large. All registered voters in the City of Duncanville will have the opportunity to vote for the At-Large position. Registered voters residing in Districts 1, 3, and 5 will also have an opportunity to vote for their respective candidates.

Voter registration cards may be obtained online and at the Duncanville Public Library. The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 3, 2025. For more information regarding voter registration, residents may contact the Dallas County Elections Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683).

Questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Dallas County Voter Registration Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683). You can get more information about the upcoming local election by contacting the City Secretary at (972) 780-5017.

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Neighborhood meetings were held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center to discuss the trial cart project with residents of the selected neighborhoods. Approximately 40 residents attended the meeting on Tuesday, and 10 attended the meeting on Wednesday. Short presentations were made by City of Duncanville staff and representatives from Republic Services regarding the project's background and implementation details. Staff and Republic then answered questions from the audience for approximately one hour, until all questions had been addressed. The meetings were well received, and there were many thought-provoking questions. We emphasized that the project was a test, and that feedback was welcome and encouraged.

Cart Pilot Project - Neighborhoods.pdf

Read the Champion Newsletter for April 2025 (included with your monthly utility bill) and the
March 31, 2025 Weekly Champion or leer el Boletín de Duncanville En Español: 31 de marzo de 2025

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

March 12, 2025 - No reporting

March 19, 2025 - No reporting

March 26, 2025 - No reporting

April 2, 2025 - Negative

Fight the Bite

To prevent the spread of mosquitoes, residents should remove all areas of standing water. Residents should also report all pools that are not well maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitoes are likely to breed to either City of Duncanville Health Services by calling (972) 780-5000 or through the OurDuncanville app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Everyone should continue to protect themselves against the West Nile Virus by using insect repellent containing DEET. Citizens are also encouraged to remain indoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• GASO (Great American Shootout) Basketball Tournament -- 6 courts – Friday, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League -- 3 courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League -- 3 courts - Sunday 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Fire Administration

• Attended a meeting with the City of Duncanville's Fire Department divisions to discuss preparations for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
  
• Attended a meeting with the Fire Chiefs of DeSoto, Cedar Hill, and Lancaster.
  
• On Saturday, March 29, 2025, 32 applicants submitted their applications for the Fire Department Entrance Exam. 10 individuals attended the written and physical agility exams, 5 passed the physical agility exam, allowing them to proceed in the hiring process. The Duncanville Fire Department has 3 vacancies.
  
• Attended BloomFest planning meeting.
  
• Attended a meeting with the Duncanville Independent School District to explore opportunities for collaboration and introduce students to a career in firefighting.
  
• Completed annual employee performance evaluations.
  
• Several Duncanville Firefighters attended the Ladder Truck Operations Academy at the City of Midlothian Fire Training Facility from March 26, 2025, to March 28, 2025.
  
• Facilitated a tour of City of Duncanville Fire Station 2 with Project Manager Angel Deal to examine the challenges of the fire station building.
  
• Attended the Civil Service Commission's Human Resources Budget meeting.

The Fire Department responded to 161 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 2
  • Passenger Vehicle Fire:
    • Duncanville: 1
  • Trash Fires:
    • Duncanville: 1
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Calls: 88
• Accidents: 

Emergency Management:

This week, the Emergency Management team participated in the following events:

• Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez, Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Bradley, and Southwest Regional Communications Center Supervisor Jacob Walker filmed a “What3Words” public safety announcement for sharing by the Best Southwest Cities.
  
• The Emergency Management team (EMT) hosted the Southern Dallas County National Weather Service SkyWarn training in Cedar Hill with 60 public attendees.
  
• The Emergency Management team (EMT) monitored severe storms on multiple days.
  
• The EM team coordinated the Duncanville BloomFest special event planning meeting.
  
• The EM team began accepting applications for the Regional Safe Room Rebate Program, open to the Best Southwest Cities
  
• The Emergency Management team (EMT) cancelled the monthly Outdoor Warning Siren test due to rain/cloud cover.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections: 7

• Business: 7
• Fire Alarm Acceptance: 0
• Fire Sprinkler Acceptance: 0

Miscellaneous:

Attended 2-day Fire Death/Fatality Scene Investigation Class
Attended the Fire Prevention Budget Review

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On March 27, 2025, Officer Michelle Arias visited Katherine Johnson Magnet Academy in DeSoto, Texas, to have lunch with “Lil Nicole” on her birthday. Nicole is a beautiful angel who survived a horrific vehicle accident, not too long ago.
  
• On March 27, 2025, the Duncanville Police Department hosted its annual banquet at Dave and Buster's in Arlington, Texas.
  
• On March 28, 2025, the Duncanville Police Department hosted its annual awards banquet at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center. Sergeant Trevin Green received the Top Shooter Award. Thalia Lopez received the Professional Staffer of the Year Award. Officer Ralston Marshall received the Officer of the Year Award. Lieutenant Joseph Emmett received the Supervisor of the Year Award. David Brayton received the Volunteer of the Year Award.

PERSONNEL

• The Duncanville Police Department currently has 6 openings for sworn personnel. APPLY TODAY
• The Duncanville Police Department’s Training and Personnel Division is working through the civil service list from the March 1, 2025, Civil Service Test. There are currently thirteen applicants on the list
  
• 4 officers are currently in Field Training Officer (FTO) training.
  
• There are currently 4 recruits in the academy.
  
• Recruits Tesean Bond and David Perea completed their thirteenth week of Police Academy training. The training for that week focused on accident investigations
  
• Recruits Krystal Hayes and Juan Marin completed their twentieth week of Police Academy training. The training for that week focused on the basics of building searches, traffic stops, and felony stops.
  
• The next Civil Service Test has yet to be determined.

Upcoming Events:

• LEGO Maniacs, Monday, April 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM
  
• Writers’ Group, Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  
• Friends of the Library meeting, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  
• Chess Club, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM

Ongoing Programs:

• Spanish Conversation Tuesdays, 10:30 AM. Come and practice your Spanish skills with other learners.
  
• Craftastic Tuesdays, at 4:30 PM. Join us every week and try out a different craft each time.
  
• Computer Basics Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Tech Tutors Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices. Our tutors will work with you on smartphones, laptops, e-readers, tablets, and more.
  
• Giant Games Saturdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. We will have some oversized games set up. We currently have Connect 4, Corn Hole, and Axe Throwing (the axes are not real). All ages are welcome.
  
• Maker Time is Saturdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. All ages and levels are welcome. Come see what fantastic technology we will have available.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Baby Sign Storytime, Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays, at 4:00 PM
  
• Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, at 10:15 AM
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays, at 11:15 AM
  

Department Updates

• Economic Development Coordinator, Marcela Perez, attended the inaugural Dallas/Ft. Worth Women in Economic Development Meet-Up on Friday, March 28th, featuring women from diverse sectors, including education, downtown development, construction, procurement, small business development, banking, and elected positions. The event provided collaboration and shared ideas, experiences, and solutions for key economic development issues in the region.
  
• On Monday, March 31, 2025, Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Board Members received training on the Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Economic Development Corporations from DCEDC legal counsel, Brandon Shelby, and a Budget 101 Workshop, presented by the city’s Budget Administrator, Jennifer Otey.

Upcoming Events

Excitement is building for the BloomFest Music & Arts Festival, happening May 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM-10:00 PM at Armstrong Park! This event will feature an incredible lineup of performances, including our headliner, Emerald City Band, as well as Candice Johnson with Ordered Steps Productions, Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl, William Addison, and more!

We’re thrilled to have Cox Farms Nursery as a partner, providing beautiful flowers and plants for the event, which attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase.

Vendor applications for the Artist & Maker Market are still open, and we are actively seeking vendors. The deadline for applying is April 18, 2025.

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on social media at Duncanville Special Events on Facebook & Instagram for the latest updates. Stay tuned for a special social media giveaway coming soon!

DCEDC Incentive Grants Update

GRANTS

• Duncanville Eats – Signage, $4,330, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Dolani Investments – 90-day extension for completion of paving and landscaping, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $300,000, Approved by City Council – January 7, 2025
  
• Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Response Cart - HOT Funds, $74,895, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Mike Pietsch, ISO Rating, Professional Services, $9,000, Approved by City Council January 7, 2025
  
• Banner Replacement Project, Beautification, $11,390, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Flower Hanging Baskets, Beautification, $4,960, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Ferrante Hair Studio - Type: Landscape, $10,500, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• 738 N. Main Street – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing
  
• Leon Miller Commercial Properties – Signage/Paint, Reviewing
  
• Dr. Ricky Fain – Infrastructure, $3,085,735, Reviewing

HOT FUNDS

• Great American Shootout (GASO) – $60,000, Approved; Processing (PO# 2250149)

SPONSORSHIPS

• Fire Truck Pull Sponsorship - $7,500, Pending City Council approval March 18,2025
• Duncanville Independent School District Education Foundation's 2025 Heart of Duncanville 5K Run - $3,000, Pending City Council approval
• 2025 Property Improvement Program (PIP) Days - $5,000, Pending City Council approval

Accounting and Reporting

Week of March 27, 2025, to April 2, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 55 invoices were processed, totaling $619,646.49.

APPLY TODAY!

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Public Works Project Coordinator
  
• Crew Leader- Utilities
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
• Executive Assistant – Police
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker
  
• City Forester
  
• Custodian Part-Time
  
• City Engineer
  
• Economic Development Intern Part-Time
  
• Permit Technician
  
• GIS Analyst
  
• Assistant Director of Planning

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

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:

• Loteria – Monday, April 7, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Game Night – Monday, April 7, 2025, | 5:00 PM
  
• Music Bingo with Palm Primary Care – Tuesday, April 8, 2025, |10:30 AM
  
• Goldenaires Performance - Wednesday, April 9, 2025| 10:00 AM
  
• Birthday Celebration - Wednesday, April 9, 2025, | 12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Trip: Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis, Texas – Thursday, April 10, 2025, | 9:00 AM
  
• Share and Care Site Council – Monday, April 14, 2025, | 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Luarenwood – Monday, April 14, 2025, | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: El Chico Cafe in Pantego, Texas – Monday, April 14, 2025, | 4:00 PM

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

NEW DATE! Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Join Keep Duncanville Beautiful for a day of community action! The "Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off" statewide event brings volunteers together for litter cleanup! Grab your family and friends and help make a positive impact in the community. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Visit https://app.seemylegacy.com to register and to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

PARKS

• Duncanville Independent School District Career and Technical Education Program participants learned how to utilize different mow heights in relation to turf health regarding landscaping sites.
  
• Crew lined and prepped ballfield facilities.
  
• Staff started prepping Armstrong Park Splash Pad for the upcoming summer season.
  
• Crews prepared beds for Spring/Summer color and planted liriope as ground cover.
  
• Staff cleaned up the trash can at the Duncanville Public Library following an arson incident.
  
• Crews started applying herbicides to properties.
  
• Staff welded new signage for splash pad rules.
  
• Crews installed new dog park signage to inform the public to keep pets leashed.
  
• Crews took and sent off water samples to test for salinity.
  
• Crews performed 3 playground inspections.
  
• Staff received the new Bobcat trailer.
  
• Staff delivered tulip bulbs to the Duncanville Recreation Center for distribution.
  
• Crews aerated soccer fields.
  

PROJECTS

• Completed a drainage project in the rear portion of Harrington Park, installing a curb drain to prevent stormwater pooling.
  
• Kraftsman delivered refurbished spray features and performed touch-up paint
  
• Harrington Park Construction
  
  • Installed a new meter in lieu of locating the original water line.
    
  • Baseball concession stand is ready for structural piers to be installed
    
  • Finalizing comments and changes on plans to receive a building permit
    
• Met with Olson Consulting for ongoing DRC meetings
  
• Reviewed Special Event Permits for approval
  
• TxDot (Texas Department of Transportation) Municipal Maintenance Agreement still pending response on details for reimbursement
  
• BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway) Municipal Maintenance Agreement is still pending response on details to repair the damaged area.

Recreation Center

New Class! Archery with Aidan (AWA) – Registration is now open for Archery!
Classes will be held every Tuesday –

• Beginner class (Ages 12-17) 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Advanced Class (Ages 18+) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park feat. The Six Triple Eight – Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for Movies at the Park featuring The Six Triple Eight. Admission is FREE. The movie will begin at sundown, approximately at 8:30 PM. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair. For more information, contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070

Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 12th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for this year’s Easter Eggstravaganza! The event will feature an egg hunt, fun games for the kids to enjoy, bounce houses, music (DJ), and the Easter Bunny! Be sure to bring a camera to capture all those special Easter moments in Duncanville’s beautiful Armstrong Park. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

There will be 4 zones (age groups) – 2- to 4-year-old | 5- to 7-year-old | 8 to 12-year-old | and a 13-year-old and up zone. There will be games, music, and 12,000 Easter Eggs for kids. We will have bounce houses, and Kona Ice will be selling cold beverages to children and parents.

Update

The Planning and Zoning Department has engaged planning consultants to provide support and assistance during staffing shortages. These consultants will aid in reviewing and advising on planning-related matters as required. The Economic Development staff is responsible for gathering information and facilitating its transfer to the consultants.

Items scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting:

• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Short-Term Rental, 710 Valley Hill Road
  
  • SUP Request tentatively scheduled to go before the City Council on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, City Council meeting
    
• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Auto Repair and Services, Major, 508 East Red Bird Lane
  
  • SUP Request is tentatively scheduled to be heard before the City Council on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, during the City Council meeting.
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, City Council meeting.

Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, City Council meeting:

• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Duncanville High School, 900 West Camp Wisdom Road
  
  • The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at the January 13, 2025, meeting
    
  • Request deferred from Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the City Council meeting to Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
  • Request deferred from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting to Tuesday, April 1, 2025, City Council meeting
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council meeting

Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting:

• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Fuel Pumps, 508 East Red Bird Lane
  • SUP Request tentatively scheduled to be heard before the City Council on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the City Council meeting.
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, City Council meeting

New and Potential Projects

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
  
  • The latest site plan has been deemed acceptable by the Development Review Committee (DRC); The applicant intends to apply for a building permit application within the next couple of months.
    
• New development was proposed at 914 and 918 East Highway 67
  
  • The applicant met with staff on June 26, 2024, to discuss zoning submittal.
    
  • The applicant applied for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request on July 18, 2024. The staff sent comments and markups on July 30, 2024. More items/information are needed to consider the application complete.
    
  • The applicant submitted revisions on August 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Planned Development request on October 17, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s end-user has changed, and the applicant will submit an updated site plan in January to go in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission in February.
    
  • The applicant submitted updated plans in February and are tentatively scheduled to go before the Planning Commission on Monday, March 10, 2025, and in front of the City Council on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
    
  • The zoning request was tabled at the March 10, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The item is now scheduled for a special meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025. The item has been deferred from Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to the City Council meeting to the Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
• Proposed New Addition at 900 West Camp Wisdom Road (Duncanville High School)
  
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Specific Use Permit request on October 2, 2024.
    
  • The applicant met with staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan to staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • Staff met internally on November 26, 2024, to review the applicant’s latest site plan.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan and additional development plans on November 27, 2024. Staff reviewed their latest submittal on December 10, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s Specific Use Permit (SUP) request will be moved to January 13, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission.
    
  • The applicant is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council on February 4, 2025.
    
  • The applicant’s request has been deferred from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the City Council meeting to the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
• Proposed Expansion at 515 West Center Street
  • The applicant was approved for a special exception to allow 6 additional accessory structures by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) on March 28, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted civil plans on July 22, 2024.
    
  • Utilities, Fire, and Engineering met with the applicant to discuss civil plans on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
    
  • Staff have approved the civil plans. A preconstruction meeting should take place soon, and the applicant will also apply for a building permit as well.
    
• Proposed New Development at the Corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Danieldale Road (Life School)
  
  • The applicant was scheduled for the June 3, 2024, Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting for Planned Development (PD) request; the item was removed from the agenda; future date to be determined.
    
  • A Town Hall Meeting occurred on August 13, 2024.
    
  • Staff met with the applicant on August 26, 2024. Additional items are required before the applicant can be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting.
    
  • The city emailed the applicant on September 6, 2024. City staff commented that a consulting firm will review traffic impact analysis; however, the firm will be expected to contract with the City of Duncanville after the turn of the fiscal year. To expedite the review, the City staff would be open to agreeing with the applicant to contract a firm to review the traffic impact analysis.
    
  • The applicant submitted a plat application on September 20, 2024. A third party is currently reviewing the plat.
    
  • On October 10, 2024, the applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis from a third-party reviewer to the city.
    
  • On October 22, 2024, there was a meeting between staff and applicants.
    
  • The city agreed to hire a third party to review the project's zoning and engineering.
    
  • The third party met with staff on December 17, 2024, to discuss comments.
    
  • The third-party reviewers met with staff and the applicant on January 14, 2025, to discuss the latest comments.
    
  • Planning & Zoning Public Hearing Tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2025

Active Projects

• Proposed New Development at 1403 South Main Street
  
  • A building permit application was received on November 7, 2024.
    
  • The applicant met with staff on December 3, 2024, and March 5, 2025.
    
  • The building permit application is currently under review

Comprehensive Plan Update

•  A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 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 PM
  
• Evaluations were completed, and 3 firms have been selected.
  
• Recently, the Comprehensive Plan Committee selected 1 firm.
  
• The firm discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update during the 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 for approval on July 30, 2024.
  
• Discussion took place at the August 6, 2024, City Council meeting regarding the kick-off of The Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting occurred at Collab, located at Wheatland Plaza, 402 East Wheatland Road, on September 9, 2024.
  
• The first public workshop for the city's Comprehensive Plan was hosted on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Duncanville Fieldhouse and welcomed over 40 residents. A community survey was given to gather information from the community to further the progress of the plan's creation.
  
• On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Steering Committee met to continue discussing planning and project execution.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Survey deadline has been extended to March 1, 2025, to allow the city to collect more surveys.
  
• On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee provided an informative update to the City Council, highlighting the progress and key developments in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• In the first week of February, approximately 400 hundred survey responses were collected. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee plans to meet in April, with the city aiming to adopt the new Comprehensive Plan by August 2025.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• 5 properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council in July of 2024 1 of the 5 properties no longer operate as a short-term rental.
  
• 4 properties were mailed a certified final notice from the Building Official on December 18, 2023.
  
• 1 The property was mailed a final notice from the Planning Division on January 19, 2024.
  
• 2 properties were mailed an initial notice from the Planning Division on January 19, 2024.
  
• The city has been in discussions with several companies that offer short-term rental tracking services and will make a final decision within the following weeks.

Temporary Workforce Housing Program

• City Council granted 3 properties a Specific Use Permit on May 21, 2024. All 3 properties have completed inspection and registration for 2024.

Street Division

• Crews removed a blockage from the creek headwall on Cliffcrest Drive.
  
• Crews marked 8 utility drainage locations.
  
• Crews laid asphalt on Wren Circle, Springlake Drive, and Kelly Court.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Mercury Avenue.
  
• Crews repaired 39 potholes at various locations throughout the city.

• The new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is under construction. There is no water usage report available this week.
  
• There was an estimated water loss of 2,392,207 gallons, including 5 main water breaks.

Other Construction

Texas Department of Transportation 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 is estimated to have a completion date of September 2025.