City of Duncanville

A total of 35 Rental inspections were scheduled this week; 10 passed, 22 failed, and 3 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, ground rods, and water heaters not up to current code.

10 Single-Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued for this week.

There were 56 Building inspections this week. 5 passed, 10 failed, 6 canceled, and 4 partially passed.

There were 15 total health inspections this week: 1 for the annual renewal, 1 for a health certificate of occupancy, 1 for an annual swimming pool inspections, 8 routine health inspections, and 4 complaints.

The total amount of fees collected was $21,160.00.

• 611 E FAIRMEADOWS DR E, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 – MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 319 TANGLEWOOD DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 - MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 635 FLAMINGO WAY, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 - MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 605 ATHENIA WAY, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
• 1539 S MAIN ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
• 435 AZALEA LN, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 539 PEBBLE RD, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• S MAIN ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 507 HUSTEAD ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 714 N HORNE ST N, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 1507 GREEN TREE LN, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
  
• 1123 HUNTINGTON DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137 - MAY 16, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025

2025 Official Election Results

On May 3, Duncanville voters re-elected Joe Veracruz to serve as Councilmember for District 1, Jeremy Koontz to serve as Councilmember for District 3, Kyle Pennebaker to serve as Councilmember for District 5, and DeMonica Gooden to serve as Councilmember At-Large. The City Council canvassed election results during a May 13, 2025, Special Meeting. The elected members will be sworn in at the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting. 

Richard B. Abernethy Named Assistant City Manager for Operations in Duncanville

The City of Duncanville proudly announces the appointment of Richard B. Abernethy, MPA, as Assistant City Manager for Operations. With over 20 years of leadership in municipal government, Abernethy brings a wealth of operational expertise and a strong commitment to public service excellence. Continued...

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

April 23, 2025 - No reporting

April 30, 2025 - Negative

May 7, 2025 - Negative

May 14, 2025 - Negative

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.

• GASO (Great American Shootout) Varsity Basketball Tournament – 6 courts -- Friday 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Brodie Rec League – 1 court -- Sunday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League – 3 courts -- Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

Fire Administration

• Helped Rotary Club of Duncanville repair flags last Saturday, May 10, 2025.
  
• Attended the Duncanville Lions Club meeting.
  
• Attended swearing-in ceremony for new City of Duncanville Police Officers.
  
• Attended Computer Assisted Dispatch – Record Management System meeting.
  
• Attended City of Cedar Hill City Council meeting honoring Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez for her work on the recent Active Shooter Exercise earlier this year
  
• Attended Bond Committee meeting.
  
• Working on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices and developing a Fire Department Strategic Plan.

The Fire Department responded to 147 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 5
  • Vehicle Fires: 1
    • Duncanville: 1
  • Fuel burner/boiler malfunction fire: 2
    • Duncanville: 1
  • Trash Fires: 3
    • Duncanville: 3
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Calls: 89
• Accidents: 18

Emergency Management:

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

• Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez and the City of Cedar Hill Detective Andrew Rhoden received the Superior Service Award from the City of Cedar Hill Police for coordinating the Regional Active Shooter Exercise
  
• Emergency Management team (EMT) met with Chocolate Mentoring Inspiring Nurturing Training Foundation to discuss the DeSoto Donation Plan partnership.
  
• Emergency Management team conducted Everbridge training with Sophia Ensmann (New City of Cedar Hill Communications and Engagement Manager).
  
• Emergency Management team met with Jared Myers, Ellis County's new Liaison Officer, to discuss the resources he can provide.
  
• EM team completed a walkthrough of DeSoto Civic Center and DeSoto Fire Training Center, which are possible locations for September’s Regional Preparedness Fair.
  
• EM team attended the City of DeSoto’s Citizens Fire Academy celebration dinner.
  
• Emergency Management team attended the North Central Texas Council of Governments Public Education Work Group meeting.
  
• EM team attended the monthly meeting at the Dallas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters.
  
• The EM team attended Isotope Crossroads-Texas at Fort Worth Downtown Sheraton. This addressed the movement and security of radiological material in Dallas-Fort Worth, led by the Dallas Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections: 7

• Business: 6
• Vent Hood Acceptance: 1

Reviews: 11

• Plan Reviews: 10
• Design Review Committee Reviews: 1

Miscellaneous:

• Assisted the State Fire Marshal with a structure fire investigation.

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On May 7, 2025, Crime Prevention Officer Michelle Arias taught an Officer Interaction Class at Village Tech Schools. Approximately 100 students attended.

PERSONNEL

• On Friday, May 9, 2025, Chief Matt Stogner interviewed applicant Lazaro Castro, who passed. He has accepted a job offer and will begin on Monday, May 19, 2025, and awaits enrollment into a Police Academy.
  
• With the hire of Recruit Lazaro Castro, the department has five vacancies, with two background checks currently in progress.
  
• Recruits Tesean Bond and David Perea completed week twenty of Police Academy Training. The course provided valuable information on low-risk, unknown, and high-risk stops. The class spent time practicing scenarios. The course also included a portion on building searches and room clearing. Recruits practiced working as a unit to navigate structures while searching for threats safely.
  
• Officers Kathyria Delgado, Juan Marin, and Krystal Hayes were sworn in on Friday, May 9, 2025, and began Field Training.

Upcoming Events

Read To Dogs, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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 Play, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
  
• Preschool Literacy Games, Thursdays at 10:15 AM
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM
  

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.

REMINDER: BloomFest Music & Arts Festival was moved to Friday, May 23, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park.

Duncanville’s newest event, BloomFest, is right around the corner. It will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Armstrong Park. This fantastic community event celebrates spring, local arts, live music, and family fun.

Vendor Applications REOPENED for BloomFest (Non-Food Truck Only)
Due to popular demand, we’ve reopened non-food truck vendor applications for BloomFest! Apply HERE

4th of July Celebration Vendor Applications Are Now Open
We’re also gearing up for our annual 4th of July Celebration, and vendor applications are officially open! This is our largest event of the year, so help us encourage early applications.

Vendor Info + Application

As always, stay connected with all our upcoming events and updates by following us on social media:
@DuncanvilleSpecialEvents on Facebook and Instagram.

We look forward to seeing everyone at BloomFest and celebrating the spirit of Duncanville together!

DCEDC Incentive Grants /Hot Funds/Sponsorships Update

GRANTS

• Duncanville Eats – Signage, $4,330, approved by DCEDC – April 1, 2025
  
• Dolani Investments – 90-day extension for completion of paving and landscaping, approved by DCEDC – April 1, 2025
  
• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $375,000, approved by City Council – May 6, 2025
  
• 738 N. Main St. – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing

 SPONSORSHIPS

• Sister Cities Program - $10,000, approved by DCEDC on April 28, 2025

Accounting and Reporting

Week of May 8, 2025, to May 14, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 41 invoices were processed, totaling $710,739.23

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

• Crew Leader- Utilities
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
• Customer Service Representative – Utility Billing
  
• Executive Liaison – City Administration
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker
  
• City Engineer
  
• Human Resources Manager
  
• Field Supervisor-Equipment Services
  
• Attendant Recreation Center Part-Time
  
• Summer Camp Counselor

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:

• National Pizza Party Day – Friday, May 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM
  
• Trip: Alley Cats Bowling in Arlington, Texas – Monday, May 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

Keep Duncnaville Beautiful – Monthly Board meeting May 19, 2025 7:00 PM, Location: Annex Conference Room.

PARKS

• Crews raked mulch and inspected playgrounds to ensure safe and secure surfaces.
  
• Installed commemorative plaque on the new bench at Armstrong Park.
  
• Crews installed a commemorative plaque on the new bench at Armstrong Park.
  
• Crews sprayed playground equipment at Quail Run, Willow Run, Red Bird, and Little Shannondoah using the large sprayer.
  
• Crews removed hazardous tree limbs at Lakeside Park.
  
• Crews provided equipment support at Alexander Park using a skid steer.
  
• Crews completed site work and poured concrete at Alexander Park.
  
• Staff inspected roof conditions for storm damage.
  
• Crews painted soccer fields and prepared them for 4 scheduled games.
  
• Crews began turf transition by spraying ryegrass in preparation for Bermuda grass growth.
  
• Crews conducted post-storm park inspections.
  
• Crews adjusted the fieldwork schedule due to two rain-impacted workdays.

Projects

• Harrington Park Renovation
  • Started drilling piers for buildings
    
• Mowing
  
  • Continued management of mowing contractors on all city property
    
  • Performing site inspections for weed control
    
• Xplor Rec Management Implementation
  
  • Configuration 1 scheduled for May 27, 2025
    
• MGO Implementation
  
  • 311 Request names submitted
    
  • Scheduled Parks and Recreation module kickoff for May 27, 2025

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The City of Duncanville is proud to introduce the Hometown Champions Banner Program, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to honoring our local veterans and active-duty military personnel. This program offers families, friends, and organizations the opportunity to celebrate the sacrifices and service of loved ones in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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

Memorial Day Ceremony – Monday, May 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM
The City of Duncanville, in partnership with American Legion Post 81 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7843, respectfully invites you to the Memorial Day Ceremony, which will be held Monday, May 26, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at Memorial Park. Santa Fe Trail and Main Street road closures will start at 8:00 AM. 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 public hearing from Tuesday, May 12, 2025, the Planning and Zoning meeting, has been moved to Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• 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 was held on May 12, 2025.
  
• Planning & Zoning meetings have been continued to June 9, 2025.

• Crews cleaned 4 storm drainage inlets at Clark Road/Danieldale Road.
  
• Crews laid hot mix asphalt on an East Camp Wisdom Road drive approach.
  
• Crews assisted at the city-wide spring Operation Clean Duncanville event.
  
• Crews repaired nine potholes on Duncanville Road.
  
• Crews marked 15 utility drainage locates on East Center Street, East Wheatland Road, and South Cockrell Hill Road.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Eisenhower Drive, Freeman Street, Johnson Drive, Dawson Drive, and Lazy River Drive.
  
• Crews cleaned one drainage headwall in Harrington Park.
  
• Crews repaired utility cuts at Johnson Drive and Lazy River Drive.
  
• Crew removed a tree from the right-of-way on West Camp Wisdom Road.
  
• Crew assisted the Parks Department in pouring concrete piers at Alexander Park.
  
• Crew removed car parts/other debris from the West Camp Wisdom Road roadway.

• The new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is under construction. No water usage report is available this week, May 5, 2025 -May 11, 2025.
  
• Operation Clean Duncanville, our semi-annual clean-up event, was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Several staff members from different city departments helped make the event successful. Residents could dispose of bulk trash and brush, recycle electronics, and shred unwanted paper. 218 cars attended the event, and several attendees stopped at multiple stations. Sixty cubic yards of trash were collected. We wait for the total amount of brush collected, shredded paper, and recycled electronics. We look forward to holding another Operation Clean Duncanville event again in Fall 2025.

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 May 2025.