City of Duncanville

Interim City Manager Richard Abernethy presented during the September 30, 2025, City Council Special Called Meeting, where the Comprehensive Plan was officially adopted.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 14 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 3 passed, 11 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate ground rods, and water heaters that did not meet current code standards.
• 3 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued, and there are 0 apartment units this week, and zero complaints.

Building Weekly Inspection Report

• There were 84 Total Building inspections this week. 54 inspections passed, 24 failed, 3 canceled and 3 partial pass (Partial pass is when one phase of an inspection is done at a specific address but has not yet passed all inspections.)
• 47 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 1 total health inspections: 54 contacts were made for health inspections for the annual renewal, 1 was for a health certificate of occupancy, and 0 were for annual swimming pool inspections. 0 routine health inspections, 0 illegal mobile vendor, 0 Event Food Units Inspections and 4 complaints addressed.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $63,595.24

City of Duncanville Launches MGO Platform for Resident Services

Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Duncanville will launch My Government Online (MGO), a new service request platform that will make it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and stakeholders to connect with City services. Continued...

Proposed Utility Rate Changes - Effective October 1, 2025

City Council Budget approved the following rate changes during their September 16, 2025, Regular Meeting. Learn more.

Duncanville Charter Election - November 4, 2025

To help residents better understand the proposed amendments, the City invites the community to attend a Charter Election Town Hall on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center.

The City of Duncanville will hold a Charter Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as part of the countywide election run by the Dallas County Elections Department. Continued...

Important Update for Duncanville Residents

The September edition of The Champion will be the final printed newsletter delivered to homes. Beginning in October, the City will transition to mostly digital updates.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

September 10, 2025 - Negative

September 17, 2025 - Negative

September 24, 2025 - No update

October 1, 2025 - No update

Fight the Bite

To help stop the spread of mosquitoes, residents should get rid of any standing water around their homes. You should also report dirty pools or abandoned homes where mosquitoes might be breeding. To report, call Duncanville Health Services at (972) 780-5000 or use the OurDuncanville app, found in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

To protect yourself from West Nile Virus, use bug spray with DEET. It's also a good idea to stay inside during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are out the most.

• BOSS Regional High School Showcase Week #4 6 courts- Thursday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Bridge Academy Basketball Camp 3 courts - Thursday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Church Service - Wednesday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, 10:30 AM -12:30 PM, Suite #101C, the Center
• Masters Adult Basketball League 2 courts - Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, 1 court Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Brethren Basketball Tournament 2 courts - Saturday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Pangos Basketball Camp 3 courts- Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) coordinated with the City of Lancaster to transfer emergency reporting to Everbridge (The emergency notification system).
• EMT attended continued Outdoor Warning Siren evaluation, maintenance, and repairs for the Cities of Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto.
• Emergency Management Team attended City of Cedar Hill Scare in the Square planning meeting.
• Emergency Management Team conducted an After-Action Review for the Hispanic Heritage Festival.
• Emergency Management Team conducted the monthly siren test.

Fire Administration 

• Attended the Rotary Club of Duncanville meeting and the Duncanville Lions Club meeting.
• Met with representatives of Duncanville, DeSoto, and Cedar Hill Independent School Districts to establish a fire academy among the Tri-Cities Fire Departments to enhance recruiting local students with mentoring and establish future opportunities for Juniors and Seniors to participate. All entities are excited to implement this in the future. More meetings to follow in the future.
• Attended Hispanic Heritage Fest after-action review.
• Attended City Council Comprehensive Plan meeting.
• Helped cook for the D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center event on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
• Met with A-Shift to provide updates and answer questions at our Quarterly Meeting.
• Continued working on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project and on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project.
• Attended bi-weekly meeting with Interim City Manager Richard Abernethy.

Reviews

Plan Reviews - 27
Design Review Committee Reviews - 3

Inspections

Business – 8
Food Trucks – 1
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning inspection for the Duncanville Field House 

Miscellaneous

• Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry passed his final exams for the Inspector and Plans Reviewer course. Awaiting skills and State Exam. 
• Attended the Duncanville Hispanic Heritage Fest After Action Review.
• Was called out on Sunday, September 28, 2025, for a structure fire/fire investigation. 

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 145 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Fires: 2

• 2 Structure Fires in Cedar Hill.

Emergency Medical Services: 106
Accidents: 13

PERSONNEL

• Recruits Kevin Sanchez and George Smith completed week 20 and Nahum Escudero, Lazaro Castro and Quincy Denham, completed week 11 of the academy.
• Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, the Duncanville Narcotics Unit conducted an enforcement operation with the assistance of the Dallas Police Department Deployment Unit.  The target of the investigation was interdicted and found in possession of 2 kilograms of methamphetamine and US currency.  During the follow-up investigation, multiple suppliers have been identified.
• An aggravated robbery occurred on Friday, September 26, 2025, on the 300 block of West Highway 67. Thanks to swift investigative work, the suspect was identified and taken into custody the same day.
•  Detective Englebert Pudgurney and Detective Chad Berger received a commendation, while Lieutenant Joseph Emmett, Lieutenant Robert Byrd, Lieutenant Stan Estell, Sergeant Nathan Roach, Sergeant Trevin Green, Detective Rogelio Hernandez, Detective Kyle Welling, Officer Ralston Marshall, Officer Darius Williams and Officer Michael Hankins all received a Certificate of Merit for exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and investigative skills in identifying and locating a dangerous wanted felon.

PERSONNEL

• Officer Michelle Arias had the pleasure of participating in Career Day at Magnificent Learning Academy, where she spent time with the students and read them a fun and engaging book!
  

Duncanville residents, paid nonresidents, and city staff with a Duncanville Public Library card now have access to Kanopy—a passport to a world of captivating films and TV series! All you need is your library card. Find out more via https://duncanvilletx.kanopy.com/

Upcoming Events:

• Want to get caught up with crochet? On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the regular Maker Time session, from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, features a fun-filled crochet session!
• Monday, October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Blood Drive. Give blood this month and make a real difference to someone in need. Donate blood. Save lives.
• Game On! will move to Tuesdays starting October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM). Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5) together.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftmatic, Tuesdays at 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Craft something fantastic by hand! Create with paper crafts, collage, and other simple projects. For adults, but open to all ages.
• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7 PM – 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers.
• Sewing Tutorial, Saturdays at 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Join this small-scale sewing tutorial. Sign up in person or call us. Limit 3 per session.
• Maker Time, Saturdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. Monday, October 6, 2025 10:00 AM –12:00 PM. Talk with a representative to find out about hiring events, job resources, and more.
• Writers’ Group. Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Adults, join this group for reading and critiquing new material.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Homeschool Hangout, Mondays at 10:30 AM. Calling all homeschoolers! Join us in a space where students can engage in fun STEAM activities…or hang out with each other! For children aged 6 –11 and their families or caregivers.
• LEGO Maniacs, Mondays at 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
• Baby Play, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Come play with your child in our discovery stations. Kids explore early concepts and fine motor skills all through interactive play. Ages 0 – 3 years, accompanied by a caregiver.
• Preschool Literacy Games, Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. Develop your child’s early literacy skills through alphabet, vocabulary, word work, and phonemic awareness games. Ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Come hear a story and make a craft for children. Grades Kinder, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Story time is fun for ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, & songs. Ages 3-6 years, accompanied by a caregiver.
  

Department Updates

The Economic Development department is partnered with CoStar, a commercial real estate information company that provides real estate professionals with comprehensive data on commercial listings available for sale and lease. They offer detailed information about each property and its market, including transaction history, property ownership, and management company contact information. The following link will take you directly to the Property Search page on the City of Duncanville website: Property Search - City of Duncanville.

Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Updates:

GRANTS :  (currently in process) 

• Take Out Burgers – Signage Grant, $3,800, Approved by DCEDC– September 8, 2025 
• RedBird Skateland – Pavement Grant, $6,871.50, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 
• Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 

Special Events

 Get ready, Duncanville! Holiday Lights in the Park are back and brighter than ever on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Armstrong Park. 

This year’s event is packed with holiday magic: 

• Our Tree Lighting Ceremony – the perfect way to kick off the season.
• A jaw-dropping Drone Show lighting up the sky.
• And of course… a visit from the one and only SANTA LARRY!  

Vendors & Parade Participants – We Want YOU! 

We’re now accepting applications for vendors and parade entries. Whether you’re selling festive treats, showcasing your local business, or marching down the parade route, this is your time to shine. 

Apply here: www.eventeny.com/events/holiday-in-armstrong-park-16439/ 
Don’t Miss Out!  

Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s light up Armstrong Park together. Stay connected for updates, schedules, and sneak peeks by following Duncanville Special Events on social media. 

Let’s make Friday, December 5, 2025, a night to remember!  

Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment Activities

No updates for this week.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of September 25, 2025, to October 1, 2025: Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 38 invoices were processed, totaling $356,163.64.

Read the

•  June 2025 Monthly Financial Report
• July 2025 Monthly Financial Report

APPLY TODAY!

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

• Accountant III
• Maintenance Worker I- Liter

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

The Police and Fire Departments are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies within their Civil Service entry-level positions.

Become a member today! The minimum age to join is 50. For more information, contact the Senior Center at (972) 707-3864.

Upcoming Events

• Senior Center Field Day – Friday, October 3, 2025 - 9:00 AM
• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Monday, October 6, 2025 - 10:30 AM
• Game Night – Monday, October 6, 2025 - 5:00 PM
• Goldenaires Performance – Wednesday, October 8, 202 - 10:00 AM
• Birthday Celebration – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00 PM
• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:45 AM
• Medicare 101 with Levi – Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 12:45 PM
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM

PARKS

• Crews removed graffiti and leveled engineered wood fiber at Red Bird Park playground.
• Staff partnered with the Street Department to pour a new concrete pad and to install a green bench at Armstrong Park.
• Staff provided event support following the Hispanic Heritage event, which included the cleanup of trash, boxes, and the cooler from the VIP area. Items were sorted and returned to the appropriate facilities.
• Crews continued Main Street Corridor and citywide bed maintenance, including City Hall, Hilton bed, the Ben Franklin area, Harrington sign, and Cockrell Hill medians.
• Athletics crew prepped fields for league games at Alexander and Lions Park.

Recreation Center

Weekly Highlight

Concert in the Park - Memphis Soul
This past weekend, we hosted our third Concert in the Park of the year, and it was an outstanding success! More than 100 attendees enjoyed an electrifying live Motown performance by Memphis Soul. By the end of the night, it was clear that everyone left with a little extra 'soul power' in their step. We’re already looking forward to welcoming this talented band back next year.

Program of the Week: Heart Help CPR
This week, we’re proud to spotlight our Heart Help CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training Program, led by Dr. Chandler and her family. The class hit a new milestone this month, with six participants successfully earning their CPR certification. Programs like this are essential in empowering our community with lifesaving skills, and we’re deeply grateful to Dr. Chandler for her commitment and expertise.

New Program Announcement:
Kidokinetics
Designed for children ages 1–5, this program focuses on developing cognitive and motor skills while introducing a new sport each week. Classes are held in the gym every Thursday from October through November. With continued community support, we hope to expand the program through 2026.

Ready Set Grow
We are excited to offer a 5-week plant propagation course in collaboration with Cox Farms. Dr. Taylor will lead the class, teaching the scientific principles behind growing plants from seeds, cuttings, and division. The course will also include hands-on, on-site plant propagation experience.

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• October 4, 2025 – Concerts in The Park: Art Tigerina Band & Grupo Rodeo / Low Rider Car Show / Selena Video Showcase – 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM We are excited to announce the addition of a few bounce houses, retail vendors and one or two approved food vendors.
• October 11, 2025 – Movies in The Park: Monster House & Hocus Pocus (Double Feature) – 7:00 PM
• November 8, 2025 – Movies in The Park: Red Tails & Behind Enemy Lines (Double Feature) – 5:30 PM
• December 6, 2025 – Concerts in The Park: Christmas Carols in The Park – Lovely Lady S / Winter Bazaar – 6:00 PM
• December 20, 2025 - Movies in The Park: Home Alone & Santa Clause (Double Feature) – 7:00 PM
  

Duncanville Fieldhouse

• October 24 - Boo Bash - 6:00 PM

Recreation Center

• December 13 – Cookies with Santa – 6:00 PM

1. On September 30, 2025, the City Council officially adopted the Comprehensive Plan during a City Council Special Meeting. Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time, effort, and expertise to make this important milestone possible. Your contributions have shaped a vision for our community’s future.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended five cases that are scheduled to appear before the City Council at the October 21, 2025, meeting. We are excited about the opportunity to advance these important projects.
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote to appoint a new Chairman at the October meeting. We extend our sincere appreciation to Vice Chair Erika Browning for serving as Interim Chair during this transitional period, especially as the Board has been diligently focused on advancing projects through our pipeline.
4. The Planning and Zoning Department is finalizing preparations for our Comprehensive Plan Road Show, an initiative designed to bring the City to a location near you. Through this effort, we’ll share how City Departments are working to better serve you and how we’re bringing your vision for the City of Duncanville to life. We look forward to connecting with residents, answering your questions, and building strong, lasting partnerships with our community.
5. The City of Duncanville Planning and Zoning Department is developing new programs to assist both seasoned and first-time developers in navigating the development process. Whether you’re expanding an existing business or starting a new project, we encourage you to explore these upcoming resources designed to make doing business in Duncanville easier and more efficient. Stay tuned for more details, we’re here to support your success.
6. The Planning and Zoning Department will publish the updated Development Calendar on the City website in October, following final confirmation of key dates. This calendar will include important submittal deadlines and hearing dates to help you stay informed and on track throughout the development process. Please check the website for updates. #WeAreOpenForBusiness #PlanningAheadWithPurpose

Street Division

• Crews assisted the Duncanville Parks Department with a concrete pour at Armstrong Park.
• Crews removed debris and car parts from East Wheatland Road.
• Crews inspected and cleaned creek areas throughout the city as needed.
• Crews completed concrete utility repairs on High Ridge Drive, Orange Street, and Royal Avenue.
• Crews assisted Duncanville Independent School District police with placing and retrieving cones and barricades during the football game.

Utilities Division

• From September 22-28, 2025, 38,529,090 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 758,649 gallons, including main breaks and leaks.
• Hydromax USA continues to exercise valves and GIS (Geographic Information System) locate all the water distribution valves across the city. *The Hydromax trucks are white with the company logo on them. The Utilities Division will have personnel with Hydromax to assist with locating valves when needed.