City of Duncanville

• There were 58 total building inspections this week. 41 inspections passed, 13 failed, 1 canceled, and 2 partial passes.
  
  
• 53 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 7 total health inspections, 0 for Annual Health Renewal, 0 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 1 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections. 3 routine health inspections, 1 mobile food unit inspection, and 2 complaints and closures.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $75,410.00.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report:

• A total of 20 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 0 passed, 20 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.
  
  
• 0 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued.
  
  
• A total of 0 Apartment Unit Inspections for this week have been completed.

We are looking for dedicated, community-minded people to serve on our Boards and Commissions and ad hoc committees. These volunteer positions offer a valuable opportunity to assist in local decision-making by providing input on important issues, helping shape the future of the City of Duncanville. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about civic engagement and public service. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact, we invite you to submit your application and join us in this important work.

A convenient online application can be submitted using the Board and Commission application

 Notice of Intention to Issue City of Duncanville, Texas Certificates of Obligation

TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Duncanville, Texas, shall convene on May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., at Duncanville City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116. During such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of one or more ordinances authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS ($12,000,000) for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) improving and extending the City’s waterworks and sewer system, to-wit: the acquisition and installation of water meters in replacement of existing water meters and (ii) professional services rendered in connection therewith; such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the City's waterworks and sewer system. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 271.049, (i) the current principal amount of all of the City’s outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $15,555,000; (ii) the current combined principal and interest required to pay all of the City’s outstanding public securities secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $19,558,888; (iii) the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the certificates of obligation to be authorized on time and in full is $17,520,000; (iv) the maximum interest rate for the certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate; and (v) the maximum maturity date of the certificates to be authorized is August 15, 2043. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271, as amended.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

March 18, 2026 - No Results

March 25, 2026 - No Results

April 1, 2026 - No Results

April 8, 2026 - No Results

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.

New Balance P32 Basketball Tournament
Friday: 5:00 AM– 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM– 9:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM– 4:00 PM

Master’s Pro-Am Adult Basketball League – Session II
Three courts
Sunday: 4:00 PM– 9:00 PM

Church Service
Wednesday: 6:30 PM– 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM– 12:30 PM
Suite #101C, The Center

Emergency Management

• Emergency Medical Team (EMT) participated in the state’s first statewide test of warning systems, which was coordinated with the Best Southwest cities. A preliminary report has been sent to staff.
  
  

• EMT conducted the bi-annual Regional School Safety Meeting with reps from the Best Southwest Cities Independent School Districts and charter schools.
  
  

• EMT held its monthly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting, with 18 attendees participating in a session on pet safety.
  
  

• EMT participated in the monthly Dallas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) meeting.
  
  

• EMT updated the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) registry for the Best Southwest cities. 

Fire Administration 

• The EMS (Emergency Management Service) Division will track the new First Due electronic care reporting system approved by City Council on March 17, 2026, to ensure proposed deliverables are achieved. Once training is complete and implementation begins, monthly updates will be provided to City Management.
  
  

• Continued to work on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project. An ISO evaluation is scheduled for later in 2026, and completion of the First Due software module onboarding is required before that review.
  
  

• Seeking input from the Fire Marshal’s Office regarding ongoing fire lane parking enforcement challenges being addressed by City Management. Currently, Fire Marshal staff are unable to initiate towing without law enforcement present due to certification limitations. Further discussion is needed to establish clear long-term expectations and potential solutions.
  
  

• New hire interviews are scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026, with three applicants being considered. The Duncanville Fire Department currently has four vacancies, with an additional vacancy anticipated in May.
  
  

• Duncanville Firefighter Bryant Medhus will be relocating to Minnesota to be closer to family after accepting a position with the City of Maplewood Fire Department.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 17

Inspections

Business: 12
Design Review Committee Reviews:3

 Miscellaneous:

• Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry attended the monthly Paramedic Continuing Education.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 122 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Emergency Medical Services: 88

Fires: 3

• Structure Fires: 1
  
• Trash Fire: 1
  
• Vehicle Fire: 1

Hazardous Situations: 4
Vehicle Accident: 1
Gas Leak: 1
Electrical Hazard: 1
Smoke Investigation: 1

Personnel

• Recruit Joseph Valdez completed week 23 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith completed week 12 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Trent Carnahan and Kaylen Gray completed week 2 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.

Duncanville Public Library Community Needs Assessment: We need YOU to help make your library even better! Take a survey or join an upcoming focus group. Check the library assessment website for more information: https://libraryiq.mysocialpinpoint.com/duncanville-public-library-community-needs-assessment.

Adults, enjoy discovering a good read with others over tea? Come to the next Tea & Tomes book club on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Children can practice reading to trained therapy dogs during the popular Read to Dogs program on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
 

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.
  
  

• Computer Basics, Tuesdays at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Learn the basic concepts of using a computer. Chromebooks are available or bring your own device.
  
  

• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays at 7:00 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 – 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.
  

• Extra Maker Time sessions are offered on Friday, April 10 and 24, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

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 ages 6 –11 and their families or caregivers.
  
  

• LEGO ® Maniacs, Mondays at 4:30 PM– 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
  
  

• Baby Bookworms, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Come play with your child in our discovery stations. Kids explore early concepts and fine motor skills throughout interactive play. Ages 0 – 3 years and a caregiver.
  
  

• Game On! Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 together.
  
  

• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Storytime fun for ages 3–6 and a caregiver.
  
  

• Toddler Story Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time fun for toddlers. Open to ages 0 – 3 and a caregiver.
  

Open Rewards powered by Bludot is coming to Duncanville! To coincide with National Small Business Week, this “Shop Local” campaign will function as a convenient way for the community to support your local retail stores and restaurants and earn Cash Back as a reward. Follow us on social media and our website for announcements.

BUSINESS VISITS: 

• One Source Plumbing & Air - 518 East Highway 67, Duncanville, TX 75137
  
  
• Automatic Sprinkler of Texas - 1147 South Cedar Ridge Dr, Duncanville, TX 75137

Grants and Incentives

(currently in process)

• Take Out Burgers – Signage Grant, $3,800, Approved by DCEDC– September 8, 2025
  
  
• Kim and Jenny’s Cafe- Incentive Agreement, $135,000, Approved by DCEDC – September 8, 2025 // Approved by City Council – October 21, 2025
  
  
• Parklane Investments dba Corinth Properties- Chapter 380 Sales Tax Incentive, Up to $150,000 over 5 years, Approved by DCEDC – December 15, 2025. Approved by City Council on February 3, 2026.
  
  
• Railroad Flats Property – A Chapter 380 Agreement with Pagaso California Construction Corp was approved by the City Council on March 3, 2026, as part of the purchase and redevelopment of this vacant parcel in the Downtown District. The proposed development will add housing units to the trade market by constructing up to 34 townhomes for sale. The proposed project must still secure site plan approvals and an amendment to the existing Planned Development zoning ordinance by the Planning Commission and City Council.
  
  
• JCTF Real Estate, LLC – Incentive Agreement, $200,000, Approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. A public hearing will be held on April 7, 2026, at the City Council meeting.
  
  
• Resolution approving amendment to the incentive agreement with BCVCR Holdings, LLC was authorized by City Council on April 7, 2026.

Sponsorships

• 17th Annual Dallas County Sheriff's Office and Duncanville Police Department Fire Truck Pull - $7,500, approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. The item is scheduled to appear on the April 21, 2026, City Council Agenda.
  
  
• 2026 PIP Days - $5,000, approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. The item is scheduled to appear on the April 21, 2026, City Council Agenda.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of April 02, 2026, to April 08, 2026

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 42 invoices were processed, totaling $174,577.10.

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

• School Crossing Guard
  
  
• Mechanic
  
  
• City Engineer
  
  
• Economic Development Director
  
  
• Streets Maintenance I
  
  
• Streets Maintenance II
  
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
  
• Public Works Project Manager
  
  
• Assistant Director of Fiscal Services

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

• Music with Greg – Friday, April 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  
  

• Share and Care Meeting – Monday, April 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  
  

• Culinary Creations – Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:30 PM
  
  

• Book Group – Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Bagel Social – Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 9:00 AM
  
  

• Medicare Talk with Advocate Financial – Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 12:45 PM
  
  

• Empire Buffet – Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 4:00 PM
  
  

• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, April 17, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Medicare Talk with United Healthcare – Friday, April 17, 2026 - 12:00 PM

PARKS

• Staff were consistently preparing fields at Lions Park and Alexander Park for games and practices throughout the week, supporting multiple scheduled events.
  
  

• Crews completed seasonal bed maintenance and received new plant materials, including Duranta (Sky Flower) and Pentas, to support upcoming landscape enhancements.
  
  

• Staff completed repairs at Lakeside Park following vehicle damage to pipes and cable barriers.
  
  

• Staff addressed access control by replacing batteries in digital lock systems at Harrington Park.
  
  

• Crews completed field painting for track and athletic use areas.
  
  

• Crews completed cleanup and maintenance of the Duncanville Library patio and Oriole Road median beds.
  
  

• Crews conducted park inspections with a focus on identifying wasp nests and safety concerns.
  
  

• Crews repaired damaged fencing infrastructure at Lakeside Park.
  
  

• Staff assisted with grading work at Harrington in preparation for sod installation.

Recreation Center

Program Highlight

The Tai Chi program successfully held its inaugural class on Monday, April 6, with eight participants in attendance. Attendees engaged in slow, gentle, and flowing movements combined with deep breathing and meditation techniques. The class is led by instructor Dr. Hearne, whose expertise contributes to a positive and welcoming environment. Staff will continue to develop targeted marketing efforts to support program growth and increase participation in future sessions.

Community Event Update

The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation has been providing free tax preparation services at the Duncanville Recreation Center every Wednesday since February 2026. Their final day of service this year will be April 15. We are grateful for their continued partnership and for selecting the Duncanville Recreation Center as a trusted site to assist community members with their tax needs.

We would also like to recognize and thank the dedicated AARP Tax-Aide volunteers for their service: Jerry Keltner, Vivian Baker, Austin Vonderhoya, Sue Clark, and Alfredo Nunez. Their commitment has made a meaningful impact on our community.

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park:

• Are We There Yet – April 25, 2026
  Star Wars Revenge of the Sith – May 2, 2026 (In celebration of May the 4th be with you)
  

Concerts in the Park:

• Prince Djae & The Vibe Crew – April 11, 2026

Programs/Camps Coming Soon

Programs

• Ping Pong Instruction: First Class – April 10, 2026, Recreation Center Game Room
  
  
• NFL Youth Flag Football League: Registration is now open

Summer Camps

• Kidokinetcs: June 22 – 26, 2026
  
  
• Brazilian United Soccer Camp: July 6 – 10, 2026
  
  
• B.O.S.S Summer Camp: June 1– July 25, 2026 

Special Events

BloomFest

Planning for BloomFest continues to progress with strong participation from vendors, performers, and community partners. The Stage 1 entertainment schedule has been finalized, and staff are currently working to confirm performers for Stage 2.

The Battle of the Bands campaign generated significant community interest, with thousands of votes submitted. The Top 3 bands have been selected and will perform live at BloomFest, with the winner announced on stage during the event.
Additional event highlights include:

• Artist & Maker Market
  
  
• Floral experience with Cox Farms Nursery
  
  
• Live entertainment throughout the evening
  
  
• Food vendors and local artisans
  
  
• Family-friendly activities

BloomFest will take place May 9, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park. Vendor applications are nearing close, and final logistics are being coordinated.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow @duncanvillespecialevents on social media for event updates.

Learn more about BloomFest 2026 at http://www.eventeny.com/onsite/survey/?e=25703&s=2099

Red, White, & Goals Weekend (July 3–5, 2026)

Planning is underway for the expanded Red, White, & Goals weekend celebration, which will include multiple activations aligned with the Independence Day holiday and international soccer excitement.

Proposed weekend components include:

• July 3: Soccer Watch Party experience
  
  
• July 4: Independence Day Parade & Celebration
  
  
• July 5: Youth Soccer Clinic Day

Staff is currently working to secure vendors, entertainment, and partnerships that will enhance the visitor experience while supporting local businesses and hotel activity. Additional event announcements will be shared as details are finalized.

Upcoming Event Coordination

Special Events continues coordination efforts with internal departments and community partners to ensure successful delivery of upcoming programs. Focus areas currently include:

• Vendor recruitment and application management
  
  
• Entertainment booking and scheduling
  
  
• Sponsorship outreach
  
  
• Event logistics and operational planning
  
  
• Marketing and promotional campaigns
  
  
• Interdepartmental coordination

These events support the City’s goals of fostering vibrant public spaces, strengthening community connections, and encouraging visitation to Duncanville.

More information, including event schedules and participation opportunities, will be released in the coming weeks.

• The Planning & Zoning department will have a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

• From March 30-April 5, 2026, 32,261,840 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 11,000 gallons.