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. 35 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 28 passed, 7 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 and smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• Since the Single-Family Rental Registration Program inspections in October 2024, 413 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 124 Building inspections and 21 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $26,103.22.
  
• This week, 138 permits were issued.
  

Read the Champion Newsletter for October 2024 and the October 7, 2024 Weekly Champion

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

September 18, 2024 - Negative

September 25, 2024 - Positive

October 2, 2024 - Positive

October 9, 2024 - Negative

• Brodie Adult Recreation Basketball League, two courts – Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League, three courts – Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Area Codes Scouting Service three courts – Sunday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball Tournament, three courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• Breakthrough Basketball Camp, one court – Sunday, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball League, two courts – Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  

The Fire Department responded to 154 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 4
  • 1 vehicle fire in Duncanville
    
  • 1 brush fire in Duncanville
    
  • 2 outside rubbish/trash fires in Duncanville
    
• Emergency Medical Service: 99
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 9
  

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Sanchez was deployed by the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. Her deployment was extended, and she is expected to return on October 16.
  
• Emergency Management (EM) Specialist Raqheal Payne and Emergency Management (EM) Intern Tabetha attended and set up an Emergency Management table at the Lancaster Independent School District Parent University event.
  
• EM Specialist Payne attended the first initial planning meeting hosted by Dallas County Human and Health Services for an exercise that they will be conducted in Duncanville.
  
• EM Specialist Payne participated in the Cyber Emergency Operation Center exercise hosted by the North Central Council of Government.
  
• EM Specialist Payne attended the monthly meeting of Dallas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).
  
• EM Specialist Payne has been working to finalize the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the cities of Duncanville, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto.
  

Fire Marshalls:

The week the Fire Marshal’s Office conducted 10 Plan Reviews, completed 11 Building Inspections, and 4 Fire Protection System Acceptance Tests.

• On October 4, the Police Department and city administration hosted Chief Stogner’s swearing-in as Police Chief (pictured above).
• On September 30, SWAT and the Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant at a home within the city limits, which resulted in the arrest of one robbery suspect and another individual wanted on multiple warrants. Further efforts led to the capture of a second robbery suspect the next day at the same location.
  
• On October 1, the Duncanville community came together at various locations throughout the City to celebrate National Night Out with the Police Department.
  
• The Recruiting Team (Marshall, Manning, Johnson, Bevers) attended the National Night Out, and their recruiting efforts are appreciated.
  
• On October 2, Officer Michelle Arias attended Coffee with a Cop at Dallas Baptist University.
  
• On October 3, SWAT and the Criminal Investigations Division executed search warrants at an apartment complex within City limits, that resulted in one arrest and approximately twenty pounds of marijuana, one pound of mushrooms, some cash, and a weapon being seized. Several charges are still pending.
• Recruits J. Vang, E. Ortiz, and A. Lopez completed their fourteenth week of Police Academy Training. This week’s class focused solely on crash investigations.
  

DUNCANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Community Programs

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Starts October 1
• Practice your Spanish speaking skills at the library in a relaxed and informal setting
• Registration not required
• Materials not required

Visit the Information Desk for more info or contact Candace Garrett at [email protected] or (972) 780-5069

Writer's Group

Starts at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 7

In partnership with the Duncanville Public Library, come and help form a group for reading and critiquing new materials.

Job Readiness Toolkit

Join us for action-packed workshops that will equip you with the skills you need to succeed!

Learn how to

• Design your career path
• Build a standout resume and cover letter
• Ace your interviews
• Grow your network
• Create your personal brand

Each session is packed with personalized feedback, interactive exercises, and real-world advice from an industry expert to help you stand out in today's competitive job market. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future!

Starts Saturday, October 12 at 4:00 PM

For more information call (972) 780-5052

ESL - English as a second language

Beginner class Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

• Free classes start on October 16
• Session is approximately 8 weeks
• Registration is required
• Sign up for the Beginner class at the Information Desk until October 15
• A $20 deposit is required for the materials, which will be returned upon course completion

• Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) staff members were invited to speak to the Duncanville Rotary Club on Tuesday, October 8 at First Baptist Church. Topics included: the balance between bringing in corporate-owned businesses (franchises) while maintaining the sense of community with family-owned businesses; the impact global retailers have on local businesses; what Duncanville looks like in the future; Wheatland Plaza, and how to encourage citizens to shop local.
  
• To enhance economic development in Duncanville, the DCEDC is implementing a more streamlined workflow process for grant and sponsorship applications. In addition, in a Special Called Meeting on October 7, 2024, City Council repealed the resolution that authorized  DCEDC to administer Hotel Occupancy Tax funds which will help to accelerate the application process. By eliminating this additional step, the applications can be processed more efficiently and expediently.
  

Accounting & Reporting – Week of October 3 – October 10:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 57 invoices were processed, totaling $1,141,904.46.

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

• Police Officer
  
• Firefighter
  
• Utilities Maintenance I
  
• Utilities Maintenance II
  
• Crew Leader – Utilities
  
• Building Official
  
• Animal Control Officer
  
• Recreation Center Manager
  
• Senior Center Attendant
  
• IT Intern (unpaid)
  
• Streets Maintenance I
  
• Streets Maintenance II
  
• Crew Leader – Streets (Drainage)
  
• City Forester
  
• Special Events Planner
  
• IT Director
  
• Project Manager
  
• Mechanic
  
• Fieldhouse Building Attendant
  Fieldhouse Front Desk Attendant
  

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

Dog Park Master Plan Advisory Committee

Dog Park Master Plan – Town Hall Meeting – Monday, October 14 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 We want to hear from you! Join the Dog Park Master Plan Advisory Committee on Monday, October 14, at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center to review the conceptual plans for the dog park and provide feedback. Watch the livestream by visiting https://www.facebook.com/DuncanvillePARD. Citizen input can be emailed to [email protected].

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:

• Trip: Holly Days Market in Waxahachie, TX – Friday, October 11 | 9:00 AM
  
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, October 11 | 10:00 AM
  
• Share and Care – Monday, October 14 | 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, October 14 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: El Fenix Restaurant in Dallas, Texas – Monday, October 14 | 4:00 PM
  
• Grandparents Social Club – Tuesday, October 15 | 11:00 AM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday, October 16 | 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Villa at Mountain View – Wednesday, October 16 | 10:30 AM
  
• Estate Planning – Wednesday, October 16 | 11:30 AM
  
• Tech Talk Questions & Answers – Wednesday, October 16 | 1:00 PM
  
• Open Enrollment Questions & Answers – Thursday, October 17 | 11:00 AM
  
• Trip: State Fair in Dallas, Texas – Thursday, October 17 | 2:00 PM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, October 18 | 10:30 AM
  
• Medicare Advantage 2025 – Friday, October 18 | 12:00 PM
  
• Senior Social – Saturday, October 19 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  

PARKS

• Crews prepared Armstrong Park for the Pinks Bike Ride event
  
• Staff aerified all soccer fields in preparation for Rye Grass planting.
  
• Crews painted soccer fields.
  
• Staff assisted in irrigation audit and repairs and replaced twenty-four sprinkler heads at Harrington and various medians
  
• Crews prepped eight fields in preparation of upcoming baseball games
  
• Floral beds around the City have been prepped for the winter color change
  
• Crews conducted a Cockrell Hill Road underpass clean up
  
• Followed up on tree hazards on the railroad right-of-way
  
• Completed tree trimming and filled low spots at the Duncan Switch location
  

PROJECTS

• Completed Waterview Well Pump repairs
  
• The Perry Weather Lightening installation at Harrington Park has been completed
  
• Chemical spraying of cracks and crevices around the major thoroughfares throughout the city has been scheduled
  
• Performed scheduled playground inspections and repairs
  
• Continued planning of installation of hanging flower baskets along the Main street corridor
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board

Fall Sweep – Saturday, October 19 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Mark your calendars! Join us on October 19 at Lakeside Park for this year’s Fall Sweep. Grab your friends, family, or group and make a difference to help keep Duncanville beautiful! For more information, contact Keep Duncanville Beautiful at [email protected].

S.E.E.D Workday – Saturday, October 26 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Save the date! The Keep Duncanville Beautiful (KDB) Sustainability Engagement Efforts in Duncanville (S.E.E.D) focuses on enhancing our community’s natural beauty. Volunteers are needed to help sow the wildflower prairie restoration plots at Lakeside Park. To volunteer and for more information contact KDB at [email protected].

Recreation Center

This past weekend, the Recreation Center teamed up with the Duncanville Police Department to host the annual Catfish Catch event at Lakeside Park. More than 60 participants came out to fish. Parents and children were so excited to cast their lines in hopes of catching a fish. Staff kept busy helping participants with fishing gear and instructions on how to fish. A few police officers, along with our Crime Prevention Officer, Michelle Arias, joined the event.

Family Field Day – Saturday, October 12 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, October 12, at Armstrong Park for Family Field Day. This is a FREE, family-friendly, fun event. We will have our favorite outdoor games – tug of war, corn hole, dunk tank, kickball, balloon toss, inflatables, and more! The fun begins at 11 AM. We hope you're ready to have fun!

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

Items scheduled for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting – Date to be determined

• Special exception requests to permit existing accessory structure that exceeds the maximum allowable square footage and maximum allowed height at 706 Palm Avenue.
  
• Variance request to permit an existing patio and concrete slab that encroach into the build to line on 1427 Oriole Boulevard.
  
• Variance requests to reduce the minimum lot width at 627 Michaels Drive.

October 14, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting – Board Training only

• Items scheduled for the October 15, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
  
  • Amendment of a Planned Development at 402 East Wheatland Road
    
    • Recommended for approval at the September 23, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

New and Potential Projects

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
  
  • The property owner has signed on with a new engineer. The new engineer has reached out to the Building Inspections Division regarding plans.
    
  • The property owner has signed on with a new engineer. The new engineer has reached out to the Building Inspections Division regarding plans.
    
• 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 reviewing resubmittal.
    
  • The applicant is to be scheduled for an early October Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting for a landscape variance prior to going before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for a Specific Use Permit request.
    
  • The applicant submitted revisions on August 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant will submit a new zoning application for a Planned Development request.
    
• Proposed New Development at 515 West Center Street
  
  • Utilities, Fire, and Engineering met with the applicant to discuss civil plans on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
    
• Proposed New Development at the 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 three (3) firms were selected.
  
• Recently, the Comprehensive Plan Committee selected one (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 signed 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.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• 5 Properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council since July of 2022. 1 of the 5 properties are no longer operating as a short-term rental.
  
• 4 properties were mailed a certified final notice from the Building Official on December 18, 2023.
  
• 1 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. The City will make a final decision within the following weeks.

Temporary Workforce Housing Program

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

Street Division

• Crews cleared a drainage obstruction on Cliffcrest Drive.
  
• Debris on Wildwood Drive have been removed.
  
• Crews repaired utility cuts on Wren Avenue and Granada Drive.
  
• Traffic control devices were placed at the Lakeside Park entrance.
  
• Crews located and marked drainage utilities in two locations.
  
• Tree branches were removed on Moore Street.
  
• The pavement on West Ridge Drive was repaired.
  
• Trimmed overhanging tree branches on West Danieldale Road.
  

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 40,955,600 gallons during this reporting period, September 30 – October 6, 2024, up from 35,568,000 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Friday, October 28, 2024, when 6,403,400 gallons of water was used. There was 0.00 inches of precipitation during this period. There was an estimated 356,039 gallons of water loss, including a water main break.

CIP Construction

• Wren Avenue and Oriole Boulevard Water Main Replacement I-20 Aerial Crossing
  
  • Staff is working with the contractor to close out the project. There are no new updates.
  Softwood Drive Sanitary Sewer Aerial Crossing Repair
  
  • The sewer line installation is complete. Crews await materials testing and manhole liners.
  Ten Mile Creek Embankment and Drainage Improvements
  
  • The pre-final walk-through is complete, and there are no issues to report. Staff await the contractor’s notice of project completion.
  Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • The contractor has sent their notice of completion. Staff is working to schedule the final project inspection for next week.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • The Harrington Park project component is approximately 95% complete, and the Ten Mile portion is 95% complete.
  Pipebursting
  • Insituform Technologies, LLC, continues pipebursting on Shady Tree Place.
    

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 has an estimated completion date of September 2025.