City of Duncanville

• A total of 394 annual registration single-family rental properties have been registered to date, and 0 new properties have been registered since the last update. 9 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 0 passed, 9 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 smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• This week, 46 Building inspections and 10 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $11,182.00.
  
• This week, 23 permits were issued.

Solid Waste Cart Pilot Project Update

The cart pilot project began with trash pickup on Monday, April 7, 2025, in the 3 neighborhoods selected for the test. Staff met with Republic representatives this week to compare notes and get a status brief from Republic. Overall, the first week has gone very well with few complaints or issues noted. Highlights are:

• City staff received some additional door-side assistance requests. A couple of the requests were resolved through alternative solutions (e.g., location of cart), and 3 additional door-side assistance locations were added.
  
• Republic Services received 3 emails last week through the dedicated email address. All 3 emails requested carts, but the residences were not in the test neighborhoods.
  
• Staff have also received a few telephone calls from residents, some of whom are asking for carts. One complaint was about the carts' color and size.
  
• Republic reported that most residents are using the carts, and only a few are still putting bags out. In one case, the resident stopped the driver and explained they had forgotten to use the cart.
  
• Republic is gathering weight information on trash pickup and will begin sending it to staff next week. We hope this information will help determine whether trash pickup is required twice a week or could be reduced to once a week.
  
• Staff and Republic discussed having another Town Hall meeting of the test neighborhoods in late May to answer any questions, learn about experiences, and any issues that may have arisen, etc. No date has been established yet.

Duncanville, Texas 2025 Elections & Voting

The slate of offices for the general election includes the council members representing District 1, District 3, District 5, and At-Large. All registered voters in the City of Duncanville will have the opportunity to vote for the At-Large position. Registered voters residing in Districts 1, 3, and 5 will also have an opportunity to vote for their respective candidates.

Voter registration cards may be obtained online and at the Duncanville Public Library. The deadline to register to vote in the May election is April 3, 2025. For more information regarding voter registration, residents may contact the Dallas County Elections Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683).

Questions concerning voter registration should be directed to the Dallas County Voter Registration Department at (469) 627-VOTE (8683). You can get more information about the upcoming local election by contacting the City Secretary at (972) 780-5017.

Learn more

The following events have been canceled or postponed due to the forecasted Easter weekend storms:

• Canceled - Duncan Switch Street Market
• Canceled - Keep Duncanville Beautiful's Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off
• Canceled - Wellness Day in the Park
• Postponed - Operation: Clean Duncanville

Read the Champion Newsletter for April 2025 (included with your monthly utility bill) and the
April 14, 2025 Weekly Champion

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

March 26, 2025 - No reporting

April 2, 2025 - Negative

April 9, 2025 - No reporting

April 16, 2025 - No reporting

Fight the Bite

To prevent the spread of mosquitoes, residents should remove all areas of standing water. Residents should also report all pools that are not well maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitoes are likely to breed to either City of Duncanville Health Services by calling (972) 780-5000 or through the OurDuncanville app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Everyone should continue to protect themselves against the West Nile Virus by using insect repellent containing DEET. Citizens are also encouraged to remain indoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Brodie Rec League – off for Easter Sunday
  
• Texas Impact Easter Basketball Tournament - 6 courts – Friday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League-- off for Easter Sunday

Fire Administration

• Attended the Duncanville Lions Club meeting.
  
• Attended Computer Assisted Dispatch – Records Management System project meeting.
  
• City of Duncanville Fire Chief Chris Connealy attended the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Conference in Waco
  
• Attended a meeting with J&S Towing along with Duncanville Police Chief Matt Stogner and City Manager Doug Finch
  
• Attended city council meeting and provided quarterly briefing
  
• Attended a meeting providing a presentation on the Duncanville Fire Department’s needs to the Bond Committee.

The Fire Department responded to 129 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 6
  • House Fire:
    • Duncanville: 1
  • Passenger Vehicle Fire:
    • Duncanville: 1
    • DeSoto: 1
  • Miscellaneous Fires:
    • Duncanville: 3
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Calls: 75
• Accidents: 11

Emergency Management:

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

• The Emergency Management team (EMT) continued work on the Regional Debris Management Plan updates
  
• The EM team updated Tier II Hazardous Material Reports in the Computer Assisted Dispatch system for first responders to access when on calls.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections: 8

• Business: 5
• Food Trucks: 3

Reviews: 9

• Plan Reviews: 8
• Development Review Committee (DRC) Reviews: 1

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On April 10, 2025, Officer Michelle Arias and Randy Cozby held their monthly meeting with Citizens on Patrol (COP) volunteers to discuss upcoming events and where assistance may be needed. Approximately 30 volunteers were in attendance.
  
• On April 14, 2025 Officer Michelle Arias attended and spoke at the Somos Duncanville meeting.
  
• On April 16, 2025, Duncanville Police Administration provided breakfast for dispatchers at Southwest Regional Communications Center (SWRCC) in observance of Telecommunicators Week.

PERSONNEL

• George Smith, a new hire, will begin employment on April 21, 2025. He will attend the Tarrant County Community College Police Academy starting May 12, 2025.
  
• The Duncanville Police Department has 5 openings for sworn personnel.
  
• One applicant has passed all requirements for employment and will be scheduled for the final Chief interview next week.
  
• 3 applicants will go before the oral board interview panel on April 18, 2025.
  
• 5 recruits are attending the police academy and progressing well. 2 cadets will graduate on April 21, 2025.
  
• Lateral Officer Kathyria Delgado is riding out with patrol this week and will begin in-service training with the two academy graduates on April 22, 2025.
  
• The 4 officers in field training are progressing and expected to be released from training throughout May.
  
• With the retirement of Detective David Moon, Officer Rogelio Hernandez has been assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).

Upcoming Events:

• Blood Drive Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  
• Closed Friday, April 18, 2025, for Good Friday.
  
• Read To Dogs, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Children practice their reading with therapy dogs.
• Duncanville Drawing Club, April 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

Ongoing Programs:

• Tech Tutors: Tuesdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesdays 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM, Thursdays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Get help with any of your own devices or on one of our public computers. Our tutors will work with you on smartphones, laptops, e-readers, tablets, and more.
  
• Spanish Conversation Tuesdays, 10:30 AM. Come and practice your Spanish skills with other learners.
  
• Craftastic Tuesdays, at 4:30 PM. Join us every week and try out a different craft each time.
  
• Computer Basics Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Giant Games Saturdays, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We will have some oversized games set up. We currently have Connect 4, Corn Hole, and Axe Throwing (the axes are not real). All ages are welcome.
  
• Maker Time is Saturdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All ages and levels are welcome. Come see what fantastic technology we will have available.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Baby Sign Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
  
• Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM
  

Department Updates

• The Economic Development department will participate in the Regional Economic Development annual (RED) Summit at the Traphene Hickman Library in Cedar Hill. The event will feature a panel discussion by Chris Wallace, CEO of the North Texas Commission, featuring Economic Development Directors from the Best Southwest Partnership, with Victor Barrera as a panelist. The summit will also include an Economic Development Showcase highlighting new regional developments. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about regional progress and connect with local leaders!
  
  
• The Economic Development department is partnered with CoStar, a commercial real estate information company that provides 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.

Upcoming Events

BloomFest Music & Arts Festival – Friday May 2, 2025
We are excited to share that BloomFest is right around the corner. It will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park. This community event will feature live performances—including the Emerald City Band—an artist and maker market, floral displays by Cox Farms Nursery, food trucks, and family-friendly fun.

We are still accepting vendor applications for the Artist & Maker Market. Interested vendors can apply at the following link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/duncanvilles-spring-festival-16445/

Food vendor applications are now closed for this event, but we encourage food vendors to apply for our future city events.

Stay in the loop with festival updates and more by following Duncanville Special Events on Facebook and Instagram!

Calling all performers!
We are actively seeking local performers (musicians, dancers, cultural groups, and more) to be featured in our upcoming City of Duncanville events. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, please contact us at:
[email protected]

We look forward to another fantastic event season and appreciate the continued support from our community!

Sponsorship Opportunities for Upcoming Events

DCEDC Incentive Grants Update

GRANTS

• Duncanville Eats – Signage, $4,330, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Dolani Investments – 90-day extension for completion of paving and landscaping, approved by DCEDC – April 01, 2025
  
• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $300,000, Approved by City Council – January 7, 2025
  
• 738 N. Main St. – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing
  
• Leon Miller Commercial Properties – Signage/Paint, Reviewing
  
• Dr. Ricky Fain – Infrastructure, $3,085,735, Reviewing

HOT FUNDS

• Great American Shootout (GASO) – $60,000, Approved; Processing (PO# 2250149)

SPONSORSHIPS

• Fire Truck Pull Sponsorship - $7,500, approved by City Council March 18, 2025  
• Duncanville Independent School District Education Foundation's 2025 Heart of Duncanville 5K Run - $3,000, approved by City Council March 18, 2025
• 2025 Property Improvement Program (PIP) Days - $5,000, approved by City Council March 18, 2025

Accounting and Reporting

Week of April 10, 2025, to April 16, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 29 invoices were processed, totaling $318,123.16.
  

APPLY TODAY!

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

• Crew Leader- Utilities
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker
  
• City Forester
  
• City Engineer
  
• Permit Technician
  
• GIS Analyst
  
• Meter Technician I
  
• Field Supervisor-Equipment Services

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:

• Share and Care Site Council – Monday, April 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Laurenwood – Monday, April 14. 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: El Chico Cafe in Pantego, Texas – Monday, April 14, 2025| 4:00 PM
  
• AARP Drive Safe – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM
  
• Easter Egg Hunt – Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM
  
• Healthy Snacks Alternatives with Molina Healthcare – Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 12:45 PM
  
• Good Friday (City Observed Holiday) – Friday, April 18, 2025 | CLOSED
  
• Trip: Alley Cats Bowling in Arlington, Texas – Monday, April 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, April 21, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM
  
• Craft Activity with Palm Primary Care – Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM
  
• Trip: Gone with the Wind Museum – Friday, April 25, 2025 | 9:30 AM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, April 25, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Matter of Balance Presentation - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

CANCELED! Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Join Keep Duncanville Beautiful for a day of community action! The "Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off" statewide event brings volunteers together for litter cleanup! Grab your family and friends and help make a positive impact in the community. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Visit https://app.seemylegacy.com to register and to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Community Clean-Up Day at Quail Run Park - Saturday, May 3, 2025, | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and the community in cleaning up Quail Run Park at 325 N Greenstone Lane. The more litter we remove, the less it ends up in storm runoff into our creeks, waterways, and eventually into the oceans. Clean-up supplies will be provided on-site. Visit https://app.seemylegacy.com to register and to view a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

PARKS

• Staff hosted five weekend pavilion rentals at various parks.
  
• Crews installed Summer/Spring vegetation at various landscape beds.
  
• Crews continued working on electrical issues at Lakeside Park and Lions Park.
  
• Staff repaired Ladd Property parking signage.
  
• Crews performed an inspection of the splashpad features.
  
• Staff assisted with the Easter Eggstravaganza event.
  
• Crews continued power washing pavilions.
  
• Crews installed new stainless-steel fixtures at Lakeside Park.
  
• Staff scheduled a street sweeper demo for city staff.
  
• Crews continued maintenance of athletic fields for improved turf health and safe playing surfaces.
  
• Staff completed repairs for the Armstrong Park gazebo.
  

PROJECTS

• Mowing contractors have continued servicing citywide properties and should be caught up by the end of the week.
  
• Herbicide applications on streets and medians are complete.
  
• The Harrington Park Bond Project progresses with facility groundwork and pier installation.
  
• Started working on the submission of TxDot (Texas Department of Transportation) Green Ribbon Grant Project.
  
• Followed up on Highway 67 irrigation repairs from the TxDOT construction.
  
• The TxDOT Municipal Maintenance Agreement for city review was received.

Recreation Center

New Class! Archery with Aidan (AWA) – Registration is now open for Archery!
Classes will be held every Tuesday

• Beginner class (Ages 12-17) 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
• Advanced Class (Ages 18+) 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Class Highlight –
Brazilian Soccer Camp – Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, June 6, 2025
Registration is now open! Experience a summer camp where soccer, fun, expert coaching, and skill development create a safe, enriching adventure that builds character and life skills. Claim your spot and level up this summer! Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

• 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (ages 9 to 14)
  
• 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ages 7 to 14)
  
• 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ages 4 to 6)

Upcoming Events

Concert in the Park feat. Incognito & In Halen – Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for a Concert in the Park feat. Incognito & In Halen, a Van Halen and Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Admission is FREE. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

National Day of Prayer – Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join the City of Duncanville, Arise Church, and community leaders on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at noon at the Duncanville Recreation Center for reflection and prayer. This is a FREE community event. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

Update

The Planning and Zoning Department has engaged planning consultants to support and assist during staffing shortages. These consultants will review and advise on planning-related matters as required. The Economic Development staff is responsible for gathering information and facilitating its transfer to the consultants.

• The Planning and Zoning meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, has been canceled and is in the process of being rescheduled. The following items are tentatively planned for discussion on the upcoming agenda.
  
  • Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Short-Term Rental, 710 Valley Hill Road
    
    • SUP Request tentatively scheduled to go before the City Council on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
      
    • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, City Council meeting
      
  • Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Auto Repair and Services, Major, 508 East Red Bird Lane
    
    • SUP Request is tentatively scheduled to be heard before the City Council during the meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
      
    • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, City Council meeting.
      
• Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, City Council meeting:
  
  • Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Duncanville High School, 900 West Camp Wisdom Road
    
    • The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at the January 13, 2025, meeting
      
    • Request deferred from Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the City Council meeting to Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
      
    • Request deferred from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting to Tuesday, April 1, 2025, City Council meeting
      
    • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council meeting
      
• Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting:
  
  • Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit for Fuel Pumps, 508 East Red Bird Lane
    
    • SUP Request tentatively scheduled to be heard before the City Council on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the City Council meeting.
      
    • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, City Council meeting

New and Potential Projects

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
  
  • The latest site plan has been deemed acceptable by the Development Review Committee (DRC); The applicant intends to apply for a building permit application within the next couple of months.
    
• New development was proposed at 914 and 918 East Highway 67
  
  • The applicant met with staff on June 26, 2024, to discuss zoning submittal.
    
  • The applicant applied for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request on July 18, 2024. The staff sent comments and markups on July 30, 2024. More items/information are needed to consider the application complete.
    
  • The applicant submitted revisions on August 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Planned Development request on October 17, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s end-user has changed, and the applicant will submit an updated site plan in January to go in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission in February.
    
  • The applicant submitted updated plans in February and are tentatively scheduled to go before the Planning Commission on Monday, March 10, 2025, and in front of the City Council on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
    
  • The zoning request was tabled at the March 10, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The item is now scheduled for a special meeting on Monday, March 31, 2025. The item has been deferred from Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to the City Council meeting to the Tuesday, April 15, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
• Proposed New Addition at 900 West Camp Wisdom Road (Duncanville High School)
  
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Specific Use Permit request on October 2, 2024.
    
  • The applicant met with staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan to staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • Staff met internally on November 26, 2024, to review the applicant’s latest site plan.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan and additional development plans on November 27, 2024. Staff reviewed their latest submittal on December 10, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s Specific Use Permit (SUP) request will be moved to January 13, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission.
    
  • The applicant is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council on February 4, 2025.
    
  • The applicant’s request has been deferred from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the City Council meeting to the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
• Proposed Expansion at 515 West Center Street
  
  • The applicant was approved for a special exception to allow 6 additional accessory structures by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) on March 28, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted civil plans on July 22, 2024.
    
  • Utilities, Fire, and Engineering met with the applicant to discuss civil plans on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
    
  • Staff have approved the civil plans. A preconstruction meeting should take place soon, and the applicant will also apply for a building permit as well.
    
• Proposed New Development at the Corner of Cockrell Hill Road and Danieldale Road (Life School)
  
  • The applicant was scheduled for the June 3, 2024, Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting for Planned Development (PD) request; the item was removed from the agenda; future date to be determined.
    
  • A Town Hall Meeting occurred on August 13, 2024.
    
  • Staff met with the applicant on August 26, 2024. Additional items are required before the applicant can be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting.
    
  • The city emailed the applicant on September 6, 2024. City staff commented that a consulting firm will review traffic impact analysis; however, the firm will be expected to contract with the City of Duncanville after the turn of the fiscal year. To expedite the review, the City staff would be open to agreeing with the applicant to contract a firm to review the traffic impact analysis.
    
  • The applicant submitted a plat application on September 20, 2024. A third party is currently reviewing the plat.
    
  • On October 10, 2024, the applicant submitted a traffic impact analysis from a third-party reviewer to the city.
    
  • On October 22, 2024, there was a meeting between staff and applicants.
    
  • The city agreed to hire a third party to review the project's zoning and engineering.
    
  • The third party met with staff on December 17, 2024, to discuss comments.
    
  • The third-party reviewers met with staff and the applicant on January 14, 2025, to discuss the latest comments.
    
  • Planning & Zoning Public Hearing Tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2025

Active Projects

• Proposed New Development at 1403 South Main Street
  
  • A building permit application was received on November 7, 2024.
    
  • The applicant met with staff on December 3, 2024, and March 5, 2025.
    
  • The building permit application is currently under review

Comprehensive Plan Update

• A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 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 PM
  
• Evaluations were completed, and 3 firms have been selected.
  
• Recently, the Comprehensive Plan Committee selected 1 firm.
  
• The firm discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update during the work session at the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
  
• The selected firm’s contract was brought forth at the Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation Board for approval on July 30, 2024.
  
• Discussion took place at the August 6, 2024, City Council meeting regarding the kick-off of The Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting occurred at Collab, located at Wheatland Plaza, 402 East Wheatland Road, on September 9, 2024.
  
• The first public workshop for the city's Comprehensive Plan was hosted on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Duncanville Fieldhouse and welcomed over 40 residents. A community survey was given to gather information from the community to further the progress of the plan's creation.
  
• On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Steering Committee met to continue discussing planning and project execution.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Survey deadline has been extended to March 1, 2025, to allow the city to collect more surveys.
  
• On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee provided an informative update to the City Council, highlighting the progress and key developments in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• In the first week of February, approximately 400 hundred survey responses were collected. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee plans to meet in April, with the city aiming to adopt the new Comprehensive Plan by August 2025.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• 5 properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council in July of 2024 1 of the 5 properties no longer operate as a short-term rental.
  
• 4 properties were mailed a certified final notice from the Building Official on December 18, 2023.
  
• 1 The 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 and will make a final decision within the following weeks.

Temporary Workforce Housing Program

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

• Crews cleaned 18 drainage grates at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews reshaped an open ditch to correct the drainage flow on Longworth Boulevard.
  
• Crews assisted the Duncanville Police Department by placing six barricades at North Main Street and Interstate 20.
  
• Crews cleaned 19 drainage headwalls at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews set up cones and barricades on Meadowwood Drive.
  
• Crews repaired 40 potholes at various locations throughout the city.

• The new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is under construction. There is no water usage report available this week March 31, 2025 to April 6, 2025
  
• There was an estimated water loss of 105,000 gallons.

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 is estimated to have a completion date of September 2025.