City of Duncanville

A total of 28 Rental Inspection inspections were scheduled this week: 7 passed, 21 failed, and 0 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.

7 Single-Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued for this week. There were 56 Total Building inspections this week. 41 inspections passed, 11 failed, 2 canceled, and 2 Partially Passed.

There were 7 Total Health Inspections this week: 4 were for the Annual Renewal, 1 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 3 for the Annual Swimming Pool Inspections.

The total amount of fees collected was $9,770.00.

• 2 Churchill Downs, Duncanville, TX 75137 -  5/8/2025 - 5/12/2025
  
• 1423 South Main Street St., Duncanville, TX 75137 - 5/8/2025 - 5/10/2025
  
• 435 Azalea Ln., Duncanville, TX 75137 - 5/9/2025 - 5/10/2025
  
• 230 W. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75137 - 5/9/2025 - 5/11/2025
  
• 1303 Green Hills Ct., Duncanville, TX 75137 - 5/10/2025
  
• 731 Sun Valley Dr., Duncanville, TX 75116 - 5/10/2025 - 5/11/2025

2025 Unofficial 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 will canvass election results, and the elected members will be sworn in at a meeting to be announced soon. All results are unofficial until canvassed by the City Council. Continued... 

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

April 16, 2025 - No reporting

April 23, 2025 - No reporting

April 30, 2025 - Negative

May 7, 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.

• Mustang’s Basketball Tournament – 3 courts - Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 6 courts- Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  
• Brodie Rec League – 2 courts - Sunday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League – Off for Mother’s Day

Fire Administration

• Prepared reports for the city council presentations.
  
• Attended the Community Emergency Response Team Meeting.
  
• Attended the Computer Assisted Dispatch – Record Management System meeting.
  
• Met with Consultant Mike Wilson.
  
• Attended the Labor-Management Committee meeting.
  
• Met with the leadership team to discuss assigned work plans.
  
• Reviewed Duncanville Fire Department Policies that were last updated in 2019, to make them current through 2025.

The Fire Department responded to 132 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 4
  • Vehicle Fires: 1
    • Duncanville: 2
  • Structure Fires: 2
    • Duncanville: 2
  • Trash Fires: 1
    • Duncanville: 1
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Calls: 78
• Accidents: 16

Emergency Management:

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

• The Emergency Management team(EMT) participated in the City of Duncanville Employee 5K (Kilometer) (brought home first place for the Duncanville Fire Department).
  
• EMT attended the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Emergency Managers meeting.
  
• The Emergency Management team presented Emergency Preparedness and staffed a table at the first annual Cedar Hill Wildfire Preparedness Event.
  
• The EM team conducted active shooter and severe weather response training at Laurenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Duncanville.
  
• The EM taught Stop the Bleed to the Community Emergency Response Team.
  
• The EM team conducted a monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections: 10

• Business: 8
• Food Trucks: 2

Reviews: 10

• Plan Reviews: 5
• Design Review Committee Reviews: 3
• On-site Plan Reviews: 2

Miscellaneous:

• Attended Streamline training meeting.
  
• Was called out for a fire investigation on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On April 30, 2025, Detective Kyle Welling, and David Rawlins conducted 12 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) inspections.
  
• Thanks to outstanding teamwork, the narcotics unit collaborated with Arizona law enforcement, which resulted in the seizure of 100,000 fentanyl tablets in transit to DFW.

PERSONNEL

• The Duncanville Police Department has 6 openings for sworn personnel.
  
• 4 applicants are remaining on the current civil service list.
  
• Applicant Kevin Sanchez accepted a job offer from the Duncanville Police Department and will attend the Tarrant County College (TCC) Basic Police Academy with applicant George Smith.
  
• Lateral Officer Kathyria Delgado and the two academy graduates are currently assigned to in-service training.
  
• 2 of the 4 officers in field training are progressing and expected to be released from training mid-May, as one will require more training and is scheduled to be released late-May or early June.
  
• 3 recruits are currently attending the basic police academy.
  
• Recruits Tesean Bond and David Perea completed their eighteenth week of Police Academy 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 Week of May 1, 2025, to May 7, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 24 invoices were processed, totaling $95,510.83

APPLY TODAY!

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
  
• Meter Technician I
  
• Field Supervisor-Equipment Services
  
• Recreation Center Attendant Part-Time

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:

• Mother’s Day Breakfast – Friday, May 9, 2025 | 8:30 AM
  
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, May 9, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Share and Care – Monday, May 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Smartphone Class – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Trip: Celebration Restaurant in Dallas, Texas – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 4:30 PM
  
• Goldenaires Performance – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Monthly Birthday Celebration – Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 10:45 AM
  
• Arthritis Awareness Presentation – Molina Healthcare – Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 12:45 PM
  
• Trip: Outback Steakhouse in DeSoto, Texas – Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 4:00 PM
  
• 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

Community Clean-Up Day at Armstrong Park - Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and the community in cleaning up Armstrong Park at 100 James Collins Blvd. 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

• Crews perform weekly landscape maintenance of city buildings.
  
• Staff completed herbicide application at Waterview Park
  
• Crews completed installation of Perry Weather and Splashpad integration, so the splash pad is inoperative during a lightning event
  
• Big Splash feature was repaired and returned to us; we are awaiting the next available time for Kraftsman Contractors to come out and reinstall the feature at the Splash Pad
  
• Crews completed Bloomfest Décor
  
• Crews installed notice signs for the upcoming Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting at Lions Park.
  
• Staff continued the herbicide application in parks and city buildings
  
• Joe V’s sponsorship and improvements to the Splash Pad were completed.
  
• Crews resolved multiple SeeClickFix requests.
  
• Crews participated in Career Day at Alexander Elementary School.
  
• Crews performed routine playground maintenance at Armstrong, Harrington, and Willow Run Parks
  
• Crews started collecting recyclable material and sorting.

Projects

• Harrington Park Renovation
  
  • Ground and Site work is complete
    
• Mowing
  • Continued Management of mowing contractors on all city property
    
  • Performing site inspections for weed control
    
• Xplor Rec Management Implementation
  
  • Kick-off meeting complete
    
  • Discovery Documents complete
    
  • Schedule the first phase configuration Meetings
    
• MGO Implementation
  
  • 311 Request names submitted
    
  • Schedule Parks and Recreation module kickoff

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Regular Meeting – Monday, May 12, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Lions Park, 1099 S. Peach St.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board wants to hear from you!

Join us at Lions Park, 1099 S. Peach St., on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM, for a community input meeting for your neighborhood park. What do you like about our parks? What do you want to see improved in our parks? What amenities are you looking for? We look forward to seeing you there! Can’t make the meeting for your neighborhood park? Contact us at (972) 780-5070 or [email protected].

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

Movies in the Park feat. Black Panther – Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater at Armstrong Park for Movies in the Park featuring Black Panther. Admission is FREE. Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chair. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

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.

Items scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting:

• 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

• Crews repaired two asphalt utility cuts on Alexander Avenue and Cliffcrest Drive.
  
• Crews poured a drive approach on West Camp Wisdom Road.
  
• Crew removed four fallen trees from the roadway on Anzio Drive, Hummingbird Lane, Southloop Drive, and Redman Lane.
  
• Crews cleaned five drainage headwalls at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews marked three drainage utility locations in various areas of the city.
  
• Crews reset an underground utility lid at Main Street/Linda Lane.
  
• Crews removed a blockage from the open ditch drainage on Los Altos Lane.
  
• Crews repaired 23 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 from April 28, 2025, to May 4, 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 May 2025.