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. 38 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 28 passed, 10 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, 499 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 54 Building inspections and 17 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $11,148.00.
  
• This week, 53 permits were issued.
  

Military Makeover Season 1 Jones Family Episode 1 Airs November 8, 2024, on Lifetime

The highly anticipated season premiere of “Military Makeover” is set to air on November 8, 2024, at 8:30 AM on Lifetime. This season kicks off with the Jones family, who will be the 40th family to receive a heartfelt transformation. Montel Williams, along with experts Art Edmonds and Jennifer Bertrand, heads to Duncanville, Texas, to meet Kevin and Francesca Jones.

Viewers will witness the emotional journey as the team works to create a beautiful and functional home for the Jones family. Kevin, a dedicated military member, and Francesca, a supportive partner, have sacrificed so much for their country. The episode will delve into their story, showcasing the challenges they face and the joy of receiving much-needed help.

As the makeover unfolds, the team will bring their skills and creativity to the forefront. The transformation promises to be inspiring and uplifting, highlighting the strength of the Jones family and the community’s support. This episode is sure to touch hearts and remind everyone of the importance of giving back to those who serve.

Release Date & Time: 8:30 AM Friday, November 8, 2024, on Lifetime

Source: TV Everyday

Read the Champion Newsletter for October 2024 and the November 4, 2024 Weekly Champion

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

October 16, 2024 - Negative

October 23, 2024 - Negative

October 30, 2024 - Negative

November 6, 2024 - Negative

• 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 AM to 9:30 PM
  
• International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Point Mury Tia (PMT), three courts – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball League, two courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  

On Thursday, October 31, Firefighters from A-Shift Station 272 and on November 1 B-Shift 272 visited Village Tech to participate in a fire safety education demo for students.

The Fire Department responded to 135 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 1
  
• Emergency Medical Service: 89
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 8

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Sanchez attended the Metro X planning meeting; a Dallas – Fort Worth-wide public safety full-scale exercise planned for October 2025
  
• Emergency Management (EM) Team and Chief Chase provided hands-only CPR training for Village Tech teachers.
  
• EMC participated as a panelist for Special Events Planner interviews.
  
• EM Team attended a planning meeting for the Point of Distribution full-scale exercise in Duncanville, which is planned for April 2025.
  
• Conducted monthly outdoor warning siren test on November 6.
  

Fire Marshal:

This week, the Fire Marshall’s Office conducted 8 business inspections, 4 plan reviews, 2 fire suppression system acceptance tests, and installed Knox padlocks on the gates at Village Tech.

• On October 28, Officer Williams trained all patrol shifts to properly use the dechoker.
  
• October 28 is recognized as National First Responders Day. This day is a tribute to the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities in times of crisis.
  
• From October 28 to November 1, Senior Evidence Technician Sara Youssef and Evidence Technician Katie Durham attended the Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians (TAPEIT) Conference. We're proud to share that Sara earned her Intermediate Certification, and Katie achieved her Basic Certification.
  
• Officer M. Barbosa successfully graduated from her field training program and will begin working with Bravo Days Platoon on November 10.
  

• During the month of October, the Library presented 29 children’s programs, serving 394 attendees – including Halloween-themed stories, craft programs, and games.
  
• Best Southwest Libraries:
  • For the week of October 26-November 1, 2024 – 253 items were transferred between the various Best Southwest libraries.

Upcoming Events

Free Family Picture Day – Fall-themed photos Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Ongoing Events

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

• Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is sponsoring an online class for businesses, and anyone interested: How to Get Certified for Government Contracts. Lashunda Griffin with LG Contracts will help attendees understand the certifications needed and the processes to get certifications and answer any questions. Diane Mitchell with the City of Duncanville Procurement Department will share current opportunities and answer questions. The class will be held via TEAMS on November 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 AM. This is a FREE event, please use the link below to sign up.
  
  Sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1060339316439?aff=oddtdtcreator
  
  
• The City of Duncanville podcast: The Next Play is coming soon! Keep an eye out for the first episode and an opportunity to be highlighted if you do great things in the City, work with the City, or own a business.
  
  
• DCEDC and the Parks and Recreation Department are gearing up for Holiday Lights in the Park on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4 PM – 10 PM. This holiday celebration will include a parade, surprise musical guests, an awesome drone show, lots of vendors, and lots of fun!
  
  
• Staff attended an indoor drone show in Dallas last week hosted by the Drone Guys. Indoor drones are smaller and highly versatile, and there are currently few indoor drone shows in the area. We look forward to incorporating indoor drones into some of our upcoming events.
  

Accounting & Reporting – Week of October 31 to November 06, 2024:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 59 invoices were processed, totaling $1,089,815.29.

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
  
• 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
  
• People Operations Specialist – Part Time
  
• 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

Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Ladd Nature Preserve Master Plan Advisory Committee met on November 6 to review concepts from Halff Associates. The committee selected a preferred concept to share with the community at the upcoming November 14 Town Hall meeting, which will be held in the Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 PM.

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:

• Share and Care Site Council Meeting – Monday, November 11 | 10:00 AM
  
• Veteran’s Day Celebration – Monday, November 11 | 11:30 AM
  
• Trip: Celebration Restaurant – Monday, November 11 | 4:30 PM
  
• Trip: Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas – Tuesday, November 12 | 9:00 AM
  
• Goldenaires Performance - Wednesday, November 13 | 10:00 AM
  
• Presentation by Molina - Wednesday, November 13 | 11:30 AM
  
• Monthly Birthday Celebration - Wednesday, November 13 | 12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist - Wednesday, November 13 | 1:00 PM
  
• Trip: Grapevine Mills Mall in Grapevine, Texas – Thursday, November 14 | 9:30 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

Pumpkin Collection - Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Keep Duncanville Beautiful (KDB) for a Pumpkin Collection benefitting the Izzy Wildlife Rescue & Rehab! KDB will collect unpainted pumpkins of any size to support an important cause. For more information, contact KDB at [email protected].

PARKS

• Tilling at Louis Nichols and Oriole Park to complete prairie restoration plots has been completed
  
• Crews performed tree maintenance at Lakeside, Quail Run, and Rotary Parks
  
• Staff performed splashpad maintenance and repairs
  
• Staff transported chemical shed to the Parks Maintenance Facility to safely store agriculture chemicals and supplies
  
• Ballfield maintenance on all rye fields at Alexander, Harrington, Lions, and Lakeside parks has been completed
  
• Crews mowed athletic fields at Harrington Park
  
• Staff began installing winter vegetation at various City beds
  
• Replaced hanging baskets throughout the downtown corridor
  
• Crews performed maintenance, and inspections and removed the vandalism at the Kidsville playground
  
• The pipe and cable at Lakeside Park has been repaired
  
• Crews planted a tree at Armstrong Park for this year’s Arbor Day Celebration
  
• Prepared for soccer tournament at Harrington 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 that encroaches into the build-to-line at 1427 Oriole Boulevard.
    
  • Variance request to reduce the minimum lot width at 627 Michaels Drive.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• 5 Properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council since July 2022. 1 of the 5 properties are no longer operating as a short-term rental.
  
• 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.

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting #2

• Occurred Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Development Review Committee

• 704 North Main Street
  

Street Division

• Crews corrected faulty drainage on Delphi Drive.
  
• Sidewalks were repaired on Kelly Court and Center Street.
  
• Fallen trees were removed on Athenia Way and North Capri Drive.
  
• Several potholes were repaired throughout the City.
  
• Crews inspected 12 drainage headwalls throughout the City.
  
• Crews assisted the Utilities Department and Duncanville ISD with traffic control.
  

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 39,980,600 gallons during this reporting period, October 28 – November 3, 2024, down from 40,665,800 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Monday, October 28, 2024, when 5,785,200 gallons of water was used. There was 0.52 inches of precipitation during this period. An estimated 1,902,663 gallons of water loss, including multiple water main breaks and flushing samples.

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.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • The Harington Park and Ten Mile portions are 95% complete.
  Pipebursting
  • Insituform Technologies, LLC, continues pipe bursting from Beaver Creek to Beaver Creek Circle. Service laterals and main were installed last week.

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.