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. 33 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 30 passed, 3 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 November 2024, 529 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 68 Building inspections and 12 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $13,675.00.
  
• This week, 75 permits were issued.
  

The Dallas Cowboys' own Osa Odighizuwa and Micah Parsons are partnering with Duncanville Independent School District for a special Turkey Giveaway!

November 19, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

 Duncanville High School - South Side of the Stadium (Cathy Self-Morgan Way)

900 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Duncanville, TX 75116

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

October 23, 2024 - Negative

October 30, 2024 - Negative

November 6, 2024 - Negative

November 13, 2024 - No reporting

• Pappas Adult Basketball League, two courts – Tuesday, 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
• Brodie Adult Recreation Basketball League, two courts – Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League, three courts – Friday, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  
• Masters Lague Adult Basketball League, three courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

The Fire Department responded to 138 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 2
  
  • 1 vehicle fire and 1 trash fire in Duncanville
    
• Emergency Medical Service: 87
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 12
  

Emergency Management:

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

• Attended the Region 2 Sheltering Hub Meeting held by the Texas Division of Emergency Management
  
• Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Sanchez gave Duncanville City Management an overview of the Continuity of Operations Plan.
  
• Facilitated the Duncanville Holiday Lights in the Park planning meeting.
  
• Conducted a Winter Weather Emergency Operations Center tabletop training in Lancaster.
  
• EMC Sanchez attended the Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere Radar Executive Council meeting.
  
• EMC Sanchez conducted the Council of Government regional Emergency Management Support Team Orientation meeting.
  
• Attended the Village Tech School Safety and Security Meetings
  

Fire Marshal:

This week, the Fire Marshall’s Office conducted:

• 2 business inspections
  
• 10 plan reviews
  
• 1 hydro-visual inspection
  
• 1 vent hood acceptance test
  
• 2 fire suppression system acceptance tests
  
• Attended 3 design review committee meetings
  

• On November 2, the Duncanville Police Department and the Citizens Police Academy hosted the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association of North Texas (CPAAANT) monthly meeting at Grace Place. A guest speaker who works with Motel 6 spoke about human trafficking. The speaker travels the nation, teaching awareness and signs of human trafficking. There were approximately 60 people in attendance.
  
• On November 6, CID Detectives deployed our two new mobile FLOCK cameras at calculated locations within the City to help solve crimes.
  
• On November 6, Lieutenant McCarty and Assistant Chief Wilcots attended and completed training to be the department’s Terminal Agency Coordinator.
  
• On November 7 through 8, Assistant Chief Wilcots completed Managing Criminal Investigations training.
  
• We are thrilled to share that on November 8, our new canine recruit, Jack, successfully completed all his training programs. This achievement means he is officially certified and ready to be deployed as a police canine, pending the chief's go-ahead.
  

Ongoing Events:

• Computer Basics – Wednesdays 6:30 PM
  
• Tech Tutors – Wednesdays 7:00 PM
  

• Business Permit Applications Received this week:
  • Barbershop: 719 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Suite 106 S, Duncanville, TX 75137
    
  • Tax Office: 1019 S Main St, Suite 125 S, Duncanville, TX 75137
    
• Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Incentive Grants Update
  • Great American Shootout Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds: $60,000 (processing)
    
  • Duncanville Lions Club HOT Funds: $75,000 (processing)
    
  • Hoopfest Basketball HOT Funds: $85,000 (processing)
    
  • Premier Properties Facade: $11,000 (reviewing)
    
  • Sistergirls Kitchen Signage: $6,000 (reviewing)
    
  • Encina Restaurant Infrastructure: $306,600 (reviewing)
    
  • North Texas Care Clinic Infrastructure: $98,585.67 (reviewing)
    
  • Ferrante Hair Studio Landscape: $10,500 (reviewing)
    
  • Dr. Ricky Fain Infrastructure: $3,085,735 (reviewing)
    

Accounting & Reporting – Week of November 7 to November 13, 2024:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 18 invoices were processed, totaling $99,024.53.
  

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
  
• Senior Center Attendant
  
• Parking Compliance Officer
  
• IT Intern (unpaid)
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker I
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker II
  
• Crew Leader – Streets (Drainage)
  
• City Forester
  
• Fieldhouse Building Attendant
  
• Fieldhouse Front Desk Attendant – Part-Time
  
• Recreation Attendant-Part Time
  
• People Operations Specialist
  
• Mechanic
  
• Human Resources Intern
  

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:

• Bingo with United Healthcare - Friday, November 15 | 10:30 AM
  
• Update Changes to Medicare Advantage 2025 with United Healthcare – Friday, November 15 | 12:00 PM
  
• Trip: Alley Cats Bowling in Arlington, Texas – Monday, November 18 | 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, November 18, 10:30 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, November 19 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, November 19 | 12:00 PM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday, November 20 | 9:00 AM
  
• Tech Talk Q&A - Wednesday, November 20 | 1:00 PM
  
• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Thursday, November 21 | 10:30 AM
  
• Chair Volleyball – Thursday, November 21 | 1:00 PM
  
• Trip: Moni Pasta & Pizza in Arlington, Texas – Thursday, November 21 | 4:00 PM
  
• Visiting Nurse Association Thanksgiving Lunch – Friday, November 22 | 12:00 PM
  
• Bingo with Suvida Healthcare – Monday, November 25 | 10:30 AM
  
• Open Enrollment Q&A with Advocate Financial Partners – Thursday, November 14 | 11:00 AM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare - Friday, November 15 | 10:30 AM
  
• Update Changes to Medicare Advantage 2025 with United Healthcare – Friday, November 15 | 12:00 PM
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board

PARKS

• Crews continued winter vegetation planting of pansies – completed light-emitting diode (LED) sign, Armstrong Park half-moon bed, Paul Frederiksen’s memorial tree bed, Kidsville signs, James Collins entrances, James Collins flagpole, Main Street beds at Library, and Main St. corridor.
  
• A new irrigation controller was installed at Fire Station 1.
  
• Preparations began for a new power pedestal in the parks for additional electrical necessities during events.
  
• The first closure and winterization of the Kidsville Splashpad was completed. It will remain closed until next spring.
  
• The Duncanville Soccer Association season-ending soccer tournament was hosted at Harrington and Lakeside Parks.
  
• Crews began installing new windscreens at the athletic baseball and softball facilities.
  
• Staff continued field maintenance of turf areas and tree maintenance around Armstrong Park.
  
• Crews began installing Christmas banners throughout Armstrong Park Trail
  
• Staff continued working with TxDOT on updating the Landscape Maintenance Agreement for Interstate 20 and Highway 67.
  
• Park crews completed the Holiday Light Tree Wrapping at Armstrong Park, LED sign, and Memorial Park.
  

Recreation Center

Upcoming Events

• Cookies with Santa – Saturday, December 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Santa Stanley and Mrs. Claus will visit us on December 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Duncanville Public Library lobby. Cookies are free and will be available while supplies last.
  

• Items scheduled for the Thursday, November 21, 2024, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting.
  
  • Variance request to reduce the minimum lot area and minimum lot width at 10 Fairway Drive.
    
  • Variance request to permit an existing patio and concrete slab encroaching into the build-to-line at 1427 Oriole Boulevard.
    
  • Variance request to reduce the minimum lot width at 627 Michaels Drive.

Street Division

• Crews repaired the curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Delphi Drive.
  
• Sidewalks were repaired on Kelly Court.
  
• Crews removed a tree blocking the road on Rita Lane.
  
• Several potholes were repaired throughout the City.
  
• Crews inspected 60 drainage grates throughout the City.
  
• Crews assisted with special events with traffic control.
  

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 32,194,200 gallons during this reporting period, November 4 – November 10, 2024, down from 36,968,400 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Sunday, November 10, 2024, when 5,030,000 gallons of water was used. There was 1.97 inches of precipitation during this period. An estimated 1,149,376 gallons of water loss, including water leaks and a main break.

CIP Construction

• Wren Avenue and Oriole Boulevard Water Main Replacement I-20 Aerial Crossing
  • Closeout documents have been prepared. Staff requests City Council approval for the final project change order at the November 19 meeting.
  Softwood Drive Sanitary Sewer Aerial Crossing Repair
  
  • The sewer line installation is complete. Crews await materials testing and manhole liners. There are no new updates.
  Ten Mile Creek Embankment and Drainage Improvements
  
  • Rain has delayed the final inspection, but the project is complete.
  Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • The final project inspection has passed. Staff are working on the closeout documents. There are no new updates.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • The Harington Park and Ten Mile portions are 95% complete.
  Pipebursting
  • Insituform Technologies, LLC, has completed the FY24.

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.