City of Duncanville

• There were 62 total building inspections this week. 43 inspections passed, 19 failed, 0 canceled, and 0 partial pass.
  
  
• 62 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there was 1 total health inspection, 0 billing in-person for Annual Health Renewal, 0 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 1 Annual Swimming Pool Inspection. 4 routine health inspections, 2 mobile food unit inspections, and 1 complaint.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $ 22,913.85.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report:

• A total of 60 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 13 passed, 44 failed, and 3 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.
  
  
• 13 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued.
  
  
• A total of 0 Apartment Unit Inspections for this week have been completed.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

January 14, 2026 - No Results

January 21, 2026 - NEGATIVE

January 28, 2026 - No Results

February 4, 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.

• Church Service - Wednesday 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Suite #101c, the Center
  
  
• American Grappling Jiu Jitsu Tournament 6 courts - Saturday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  
  
• The International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Point Muay Thai Kicking boxing Tournament 3 courts - Saturday 10:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Emergency Management

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) met with the Council of Governments Emergency Planning Department to coordinate a public training in March for the Best Southwest Cities.
  
  

• EMT continued work with the Federal Communications Center for renewal of the Cities of Cedar Hill and DeSoto Outdoor Warning Siren Repeater license.
  
  

• EMT held a monthly Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meeting. Training was provided by Oncor to cover downed power line safety.
  
  

• EMT scheduled American Red Cross Shelter Training for City Parks Staff and CERT volunteers. Training will be held in March.
  
  

• Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Bradley conducted an After-Action Review for the City of Cedar Hill Winter Storm Response.
  
  

• EMT conducted monthly Integrated Public Alert Warning System test and Outdoor Warning Siren test.
  
  

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) coordinated the quarterly Regional Public Information Officer meeting.

Fire Administration 

• Attended Tyler Computer Assisted Dispatch – Record Management System meeting.
  

• Attended Executive Team meeting.
  

• Attended City Council meeting.
  

• Attended Duncanville Fire Administration weekly staff meeting.
  

• Joined the Microsoft Teams meeting with Ure Consulting to discuss their entry and promotional exam products.
  

• Attended C-Shift Service Awards
  

• Conducted an Outdoor Warning System test.
  

• Attended A-Shift Oath of Office Ceremony.
  

• Attended bi-weekly meeting with Interim City Manager Mr. Richard Abernethy.
  

• Attended Texas Commission on Fire Protection update on new rules meeting in Arlington
  

• Continued work on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices project. Significant progress has been made, with completion expected later in 2026.
  

• Actively working on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) project in preparation for an evaluation later in 2026, including completing the onboarding of First Due software modules.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 16
Design Review Committee Reviews: 2

Inspections:

Business: 8

 Miscellaneous:

• Fire Marshal David Carpenter passed his Fire Marshal certification state skills.
  
• Deputy Fire Marshal Logan Henry passed his state Fire Investigator exam and is now a certified fire investigator.
  
• Attended monthly paramedic continuing education.
  
• Called out to investigate a fire on February 3, 2026.

Fire Operations:

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

Fires: 5

2 Structure Fire in Duncanville, 1 Structure Fire in DeSoto, 1 Vegetation Fire in Duncanville, and 1 Miscellaneous Fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Services: 98

Accidents: 9

Personnel

•  Recruit Joseph Valdez completed week 14 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith completed week 3 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.

Adults, are you ready to knit to some K-Pop music? Bring your knitting to the first K-Pop Knitting program at the Duncanville Public Library on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM! Note: If you do not know how to knit and would like to learn, please visit one of the Maker Time Saturday sessions to get started.

Adults who journal or want to explore different types of journaling are invited to the next Journaling Jam program on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Supplies are available to kickstart a journal, or you can bring your own.

What is Valloween? It is when Valentine’s Day meets Friday the 13th. Join us at the Duncanville Public Library for Valloween on Friday, February 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM for a fun afternoon with a family-friendly scary movie followed by crafts for all ages! The Library will be showing “Frankenweenie” (PG). Crafts include making Valloween cards for the Annabelle Lee in your life and creating buttons.

The monthly book club for adults—Tea & Tomes—meets on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Discover a good read with others, with some tea on the side!

On Monday, February 16, 2026, 6:30 PM– 7:30 PM, pawns and rooks get ready to rumble at the monthly Chess Club! All ages and levels are welcome to play. Come enjoy a game that has been played for over 1,500 years!

Note: The next Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas job assistance program at the Duncanville Public Library has been rescheduled from Monday, February 16, 2026, to Monday, February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftastic, Tuesdays at 4:30 – 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 – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.
  o An extra Maker Time session is offered on Friday, February 27, 2026, 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 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 and a caregiver.
  
  

• Game On! Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games (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.

Applications are now open for the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Design Incentive Grant Program, an initiative designed to support local businesses through financial assistance for exterior and interior design improvements, and more. Design Incentive Grant applications will be accepted through March 1, 2026. For more information and a copy of the grant guidelines, please visit the Economic Development’s ‘Local Incentives’ webpage at https://www.duncanvilletx.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=74321.

The DCEDC congratulates the 2026 Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, Xela Bistro and Methodist Charlton Medical Center! Awards were presented at the State of the City and Duncanville Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Duncanville event.

A special congratulations to DCEDC Board President, Patrick Harvey, for being selected as the 2025 Chamber Man of the Year!

BUSINESS VISITS: 

Encina Duncanville – 220 North Main (Under Construction)

• AlG Cabinets, LLC – 122 West Fairmeadows Drive
  
  • Local custom cabinet builder in business since 2017.
    
  • Supplier for single-family and multi-family home builders.
    
  • 5 Full-Time Employees, including owner operator – Alejandro Gomez.
    
  • Looking to expand and acquire adjacent property to increase material storage and production cycle staging.
    
  • Follow-up meeting will be scheduled to discuss project scope and expansion plans.

Business & Arts Networking Mixers 2026

• Briefings with both DCEDC and Arts Commission targeted for February 2026.

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
  
  
• Railroad Flats Property – A briefing to discuss project proposals and the history of this development site is scheduled for the Joint Meeting of the City Council, DCEDC, and TIF Board.
  
  
• Parklane Investments dba Corinth Properties- Chapter 380 Sales Tax Incentive, Up to $150,000 over 5 years, Approved by DCEDC – December 15, 2025. Scheduled for the February 3, 2026, City Council Meeting for Consideration.

Special Events 

Planning efforts for the BloomFest Music & Arts Festival scheduled for May 9, 2026 continue to move forward with strong community participation and excitement. The Special Events Team is pleased to share that the jury review process for the BloomFest Band Battle has been completed, and the Top 10 finalist bands have officially been selected from a highly competitive applicant pool.

Public voting is now live and open to the community, allowing residents to help determine the Top 3 bands who will advance to perform live at BloomFest. This interactive component is designed to increase engagement, showcase local talent, and build anticipation leading up to the event.

In addition to entertainment programming, vendor applications are currently open for both food vendors and market vendors. Staff is actively promoting opportunities for small businesses, artisans, and food operators to participate, supporting local entrepreneurship and enhancing the festival experience.

The event team is also preparing to introduce new interactive elements and creative experiences to BloomFest this year, further expanding the festival’s arts focus and attendee engagement. More details will be released in the coming weeks.

Staff encourages the community to participate in voting at http://www.eventeny.com/onsite/survey/?e=25703&s=2099. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, and continue supporting BloomFest as planning progresses.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of January 29, 2026, to February 04, 2026

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 60 invoices were processed, totaling $407,877.20

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

• Maintenance I - Streets
  
• Maintenance Worker II - Mowing
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker I
  
• Maintenance Worker I – Parks

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

• Bingo with Duncanville Rehab – Friday, February 6, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  

• Super Bowl Party – Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 5:00 PM
  

• Share and Care Meeting – Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  

• Mercado Juarez – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 4:00 PM
  

• Goldenaires Performance – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 10:00 AM
  

• Birthday Celebration – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM
  

• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM
  

• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 10:45 AM
  

• Duncanville Community Theater – Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM
  

• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, February 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM

PARKS

• Staff completed installing the framework at Lakeside Park softball field dugouts to provide shade coverage.
  

• Staff have started removing and repairing flower beds from the winter freeze.
  

• Staff have started preparing for the upcoming pre-emergent spraying plans.
  

• Athletics crew has continued to maintain field conditions for the high school season games and practices.
  

• Staff have started preparing for the upcoming spring athletic seasons with the scheduling from the various entities.

Recreation Center

Black History Month Displays at City Hall, Rec Center, and Senior Center

Displays are currently up, with posterboard displays, art displays, and Black History Month books available at the Duncanville Library.

Fireside Chat Update

Join us on February 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the D. L. Hopkins Senior Center, featuring guest speaker Dr. Nathaniel Hearne.

Class Highlight

Our cheerleading class is currently our most popular program, serving girls ages 4 to 12. The class includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, with some participants having trained from an early age alongside new students who joined this past fall. Activestar Cheer does an excellent job of advertising, recruiting, and training girls who aspire to cheer in school and college.

New Class Highlight

HikeHer Wellness Reset Hike is a faith-centered wellness experience designed to refresh the mind, body, and spirit for women. Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a guided group hike at Cedar Ridge Preserve from 7:30 AM–9:30 AM, followed by an Indoor Wellness Reset Experience at the Duncanville Recreation Center from 10:00 AM –12:00 PM. The day includes spiritual reflection, a soul circle, curated wellness brand activations, and meaningful community connection. Space is limited. Register now at www.HIKEHER.org.

Classes Coming Soon – More Information to Come

• TaiChi
  
• Ping Pong Instruction
  
• Kidokenetics
  
• Brazilian United Soccer Camp

Upcoming Events

Recreation Center

• February 21 – Daddy Daughter Dance – 6:00 PM

Duncanville Fieldhouse

• February 20, 21, 22 – Karate Camp (Recreation Center Karate Program)
  Rescheduled for February. Our karate instructor, Chris Howerton, will coordinate the camp and provide detailed instruction on the benefits of karate, including how it develops character and discipline. Participants ages 5 and up, including adults seeking physical activity, are welcome to join.

• The Planning & Zoning team will have a P & Z Commission meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall.

• Crews repaired a utility cut on Morning Dove.
  
  

• Crews cleaned up the shop and serviced equipment after the recent winter weather event.
  
  

• Held interviews for an open maintenance worker position.

Summit Pump Generator

• The Automatic Transfer Switch for the generator has been installed. Oncor will disconnect power to the Summit pump station on February 10, 2026, for the installation of the emergency generator. This should take only 1 to 2 days.

• From January 26 to February 1, 2026, 35,438,170 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 203,500 gallons.
  
  
• Crews were on site and ready to respond during winter storm Fern by providing 24-hour coverage, in 12-hour shifts beginning Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 am through Tuesday, January 27, 2026, ending at 7:00 am.