City of Duncanville

OPERATION: CLEAN DUNCANVILLE

Saturday, October 19 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
James Collins Blvd. @ Armstrong Park

Recycle - Shred - Dump

• City Brush Truck - Brush disposal
• Republic Services - Bulk trash dumpsters
•  DFW Reclaimers - Recycle electronics (no hazardous waste or light bulbs; $1 per inch for tube-style televisions)
• Data Shredding Services - Secure document shredding

Questions? Please contact Leshonda Vaughn, Solid Waste Admin. Assistant at (972) 780-4946

• A total of 1,973 single-family rental properties have been registered to date, with no new properties registered since the last update. 17 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 10 passed,7 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 October 2024, 423 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 96 Building inspections and 15 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $9,024.60.
  
• This week, 138 permits were issued.
  

Fox 4

WATCH: Duncanville officer saves unresponsive baby born in parking lot

NBC 5

Duncanville officer honored for saving life of newborn on side of the road

Dallas News
Duncanville police officer honored for saving life of newborn

WFAA

Duncanville police officer credited with saving newborn's life to be honored at City Council

Read the Champion Newsletter for October 2024 and the October 14, 2024 Weekly Champion

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

September 25, 2024 - Positive

October 2, 2024 - Positive

October 9, 2024 - Negative

October 16, 2024 - Negative

• Brodie Adult Recreation Basketball League, two courts – Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Pappas Adult Basketball League, two courts – Tuesday, 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League, three courts – Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Am Grappling JJ Tournament, three courts – Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball League, two courts – Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  

The Fire Department responded to 160 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 3
  • 1 air conditioning unit fire in Duncanville
  • 1 portable building fire in Cedar Hill
    
  • 1 dumpster fire in Duncanville
    
• Emergency Medical Service: 100
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 8

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) Sanchez has returned from her deployment by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina.
  
• Emergency Management (EM) Specialist Payne conducted a meeting with Best Southwest Regional partners and Crowder Gulf Debris vendor to discuss the Debris Management Plan and vendor services offered by Crowder Gulf.
  
• EM Specialist Payne attended an initial planning meeting for the Cedar Hill Scare on the Square event in October.
  
• EM Specialist Payne participated in a Homeland Security Grant and Emergency Preparedness Training hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
  

Fire Marshalls:

This week the Fire Marshall’s Office conducted 15 Plan Reviews, completed 3 Building Inspections, 4 Food Truck Inspections, 1 Sprinkler Acceptance Test, and 7 Design Review Committee Reviews.

• On October 10, the Police Department managed three significant events in which subjects fled on foot. Two of the major events involved suspects, possibly with guns. All three events happened one after the other and involved multiple subjects. As a result, two subjects were taken to jail, and one gun was recovered and seized.
  
• On October 10, a promotion ceremony was held to honor those recently promoted within the Police Department. Those officers who were honored are Sergeant Ahrens, Sergeant Paczocha, Lieutenant Byrd, Lieutenant McCarty, Assistant Chief Tijerina, and Assistant Chief Wilcots.
  
• On October 12, Officers Acosta, Becerra, and Gomez provided security and traffic control for the fourth annual Pink Diamond Breast Cancer Awareness Bike Ride. This event is designed to raise breast cancer awareness and help provide community resources.
  

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• Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) staff completed two business retention visits this week: Cabinetworks and Pioneer Frozen Foods. Both enterprises expressed their appreciation for the City of Duncanville. The Economic Development team is planning a tour of the facilities at Cabinetworks.
  
• Staff attended the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Conference in Irving, TX, on Tuesday. We connected with several hotel brands interested in sites in the City of Duncanville and some hospitality marketing strategies and resources.
  
• The Special Events Department is preparing for Duncanville’s Holiday 2024: Holiday Lights in the Park. There will be PLENTY of lights! On the trees, on the walkways, and in the sky. You can see a fantastic drone show and be serenaded by surprise musical guests. All are free to attend the event. Vendor, sponsorship, and parade spots are available.
  
• Holiday Celebration Update – Now Hiring Santas!
  

Accounting & Reporting – Week of October 10 – October 16:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 53 invoices were processed, totaling $734,182.14.
  

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 Worker I
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker II
  
• Crew Leader – Streets (Drainage)
  
• City Forester
  
• Special Events Planner
  
• IT Director
  
• Project Manager
  
• Fieldhouse Building Attendant
  
• Fieldhouse Front Desk Attendant – Part-Time
  

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

On Monday, October 14th, the Dog Park Master Plan Advisory Committee hosted a Town Hall Meeting to review the conceptual plans for the dog park and receive feedback from the community. Thank you for making this meeting a success. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated and will be considered when designing the dog park. It’s not too late to review the conceptual plans and provide feedback for the dog park. Please visit HERE to see the Dog Park Conceptual Plans. Please send your feedback 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:

• 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
  
• Trip: Alley Cats Bowling in Arlington, TX – Monday, October 21 | 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Staff – Monday, October 21 | 10:30 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, October 22 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, October 22 | 12:00 PM
  
• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Thursday, October 24 | 10:30 AM
  
• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, October 24 | 12:00 PM
  
• Movie Day feat. Hubie Halloween – Friday, October 25 | 1:00 PM
  

PARKS

• Crews repaired vandalism and damage to virtual locking doors at Armstrong and Lakeside Parks
  
• Staff performed audits and repairs of multiple irrigation systems
  
• Annual rye on athletic fields has been planted
  
• Crews performed maintenance on the Police Department’s impound lot
  
• In preparation for seasonal color change, flower bed maintenance has been completed
  
• Crews installed seasonal fall décor at the Main Street and Wheatland Road light emitting diode (LED) sign
  
• Staff assisted with the Pinks Bike Ride and Health Fair Event
  
• Crews repaired the gazebo at Armstrong Park
  
• Multiple dog waste baskets at City Parks have been repaired
  

PROJECTS

• Staff installed 475 cubic yards of playground surfacing at all playgrounds
  
• Staff have begun to evaluate mowing contract tabulations
  
• The installation of the light pole at Armstrong Park is scheduled for the third week in October
  
• Staff participated in weekly Development Review Committee meetings
  
• Multiple SeeClickFix requests have been resolved
  
• Staff inspected Sante Fe Trail and BSNF Railroad to resolve tree maintenance issue
  

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].

Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, November 2 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the City of Duncanville and Keep Duncanville Beautiful for its annual Arbor Day Tree Planting & Celebration from 9:00 AM —11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at Armstrong Park! Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Educational materials on trees will be provided, a new tree will be dedicated, and free saplings will be distributed to attendees while supplies last. Saplings are limited to two per household.

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.

Boo Bash – Friday, October 25 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Something spooky is brewing at the Duncanville Fieldhouse! Join us on Friday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for a FREE and fun family event. There will be games, bounce houses, music, and much more! Be sure to bring your candy bag, and don’t forget to put on your favorite costume!

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

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

• Variance requests 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 requests to reduce the minimum lot width at 627 Michaels Drive.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• In July 2022, the City Council granted 5 Properties a Specific Use Permit. 1 of the 5 properties no longer operates 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.

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 checked 101 drainage inlets and cleaned 35.
  
• Crews repaired 12 potholes throughout the City.
  
• Utility cuts were repaired on West Ridge Drive, Wren Avenue, and Granada Drive.
  
• The Street Division assisted with traffic control at the Pink Diamond Bike Ride last weekend, placing traffic cones and barricades.
  
• Crews located and marked drainage utilities on Cedar Ridge Drive, Camp Wisdom Road, and Santa Fe Trail.
  
• Tree branches were removed on West Danieldale Road and Hill City Drive.
  
• Crews completed sidewalk repairs at Fire Station Number 2 and on Meadowcreek Drive, Hillcroft Drive, and Silver Creek Drive.
  

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 42,383,600 gallons during this reporting period, October 7 – October 13, 2024, up from 40,955,600 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Friday, October 11, 2024, when 6,519,400 gallons of water was used. There was 0.00 inches of precipitation during this period. There was an estimated 399,108 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
  
  • Stoic Construction is completing the last components of the project.
  Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • Staff are working with the contractor to begin closing the project.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • The project remains on schedule. There are no new updates to report.
  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.