City of Duncanville

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

The City is pleased to provide the FY 2026 Proposed Budget in a new, convenient, mobile-friendly, and interactive digital version through the OpenGov platform. This modern tool gives residents, business owners, and stakeholders easy access to the City of Duncanville’s proposed financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Designed for transparency and usability, the digital format allows users to explore revenue and expenditure details and departmental goals in a clear, accessible way from any device.

This new format reflects Duncanville’s continued commitment to open government and public engagement. Community members are encouraged to explore the FY 2026 Proposed Budget at their convenience, gain a better understanding of how City resources are allocated, and participate in the civic process. The full interactive budget document is now available online. Click the button below to visit the proposed budget and get to know the new platform.

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Notice of Tax Rates | 2025 Tax Rate and Budget Information

Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 54 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 6 passed, 48 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.
  
• 6 Single Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued, and there are 31 apartment units this week and zero complaints.

Building Weekly Inspection Report

• There were 75 Total Building inspections this week. 38 inspections passed, 21 failed, 9 were canceled, and 7 were partially passed. 27 building permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 16 total health inspections: 3 were health inspections for the annual renewal, 1 for a health certificate of occupancy, and 3 were for annual swimming pool inspections.8 routine health inspections, 1 complaint.

Total Fees Collected for the Week

• The total amount of fees collected was $9,134.58

Garage Sales

1503 SHADY TREE PL, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137

506 FRANK KEASLER BLVD, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

919 THISTLE GREEN LN, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

212 HAMILTON ST, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

407 ROCK ROSE DR, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

611 SUMMIT RIDGE DR, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

402 PEACOCK CIR, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

1226 LODEMA LN, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

302 E MONA AVE, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

406 E MONA AVE E, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137

319 AZALEA LN, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

423 WALNUT ST, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

550 JOHNSON DR, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

1002 GREENWAY CT, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137

615 DAWSON DR, DUNCANVILLE, 75116

907 PRAIRIE SMOKE LN, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

1167 LOMBARD LN, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137

707 ACTON AVE, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

323 SHAW ST, DUNCANVILLE, 75137

235 HAMILTON ST, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116

402 ROCK ROSE DR, DUNCANVILLE, TX 75137

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

July 9, 2025 - Negative

July 16, 2025 - Negative

July 23, 2025 - Negative

July 30, 2025 - No update

Fight the Bite

To help stop the spread of mosquitoes, residents should get rid of any standing water around their homes. You should also report dirty pools or abandoned homes where mosquitoes might be breeding. To report, call Duncanville Health Services at (972) 780-5000 or use the OurDuncanville app, found in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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.

• Summer Camp Week 9 – Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  
• Breakthrough Basketball Camp - 2 courts - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
  
• FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Youth Basketball Tournament - Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  
• Sunday Morning Church Service - Sunday, 10:00 AM -12:30 PM, Suite #101C, the Center
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League - 3 courts - Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

Fire Administration 

• Interviewed candidates for the Duncanville Assistant Fire Chief position.
  
• Captain James Leary was selected as the new Assistant Fire Chief by the interview panel, comprised of Chief Kyle Underwood, Chief Rob Hancock, Duncanville Police Chief Matt Stogner, Human Resource Director Ashley Jacobs, Captain Reed Churman, Firefighter Jake Cooper, Executive Assistant Lacey Freeman, and Duncanville Fire Chief Chris Connealy.
• Attended both the Duncanville Lions Club and Rotary Club of Duncanville meetings.
• Attended the city budget workshop
  
• Attended Computer-Assisted Dispatch and Record Management System project meetings.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 150 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

• Fires: 5
  
  • 1 Building fire in Cedar Hill
    
  • 1 Building fire in DeSoto
    
  • 1 Cooking fire in Duncanville
    
  • 1 Vehicle fire in Duncanville
    
  • 1 Vegetation fire in Duncanville
    
• Emergency Medical Services: 108
  
• Accidents: 7

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) held a kick-off planning meeting for the Duncanville Hispanic Heritage Festival.
  
• EMT worked with the Purchasing Department to renew the Duncanville stand-by Debris contracts.
  
• Emergency Management Team attended the City of Plano’s Active Shooter Exercise as observers. A photo is attached to the Regional Emergency Management team with the Plano Emergency Management team.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections:
Business - 5

Reviews:
Plan Reviews - 6
Design Review Committee Reviews - 4

Miscellaneous:
David Carpenter passed the Fire Marshal promotional exam.
Logan Henry passed the Assistant Fire Marshal promotional exam.

PERSONNEL

• Recruit Victor Gonzalez completed week 17, while Recruits Kevin Sanchez and George Smith completed week 11. Three new recruits, Nahum Escudero, Lazaro Castro and Quincy Denham, completed week 1 of the academy.
  
• On July 23, 2025, the Duncanville SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team and Duncanville Narcotics Unit executed two high-risk search warrants pursuant to an ongoing narcotics investigation. The search warrants were executed without incident and resulted in the seizure of more than 10 pounds of marijuana, an ounce of cocaine, nearly one pound of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) concentrate, currency, and two firearms, one of which was stolen.
• On July 24, 2025, Assistant Chief Ron Wilcots graduated from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), also known as the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). This is one of the most prestigious executive leadership academies in the country.
• On July 25, 2025, the Duncanville SWAT team and Duncanville Narcotics Unit executed a high-risk search warrant at a local residence pursuant to an ongoing methamphetamine investigation. More than one kilogram of methamphetamine, one pound of marijuana, currency, and four firearms were seized. Preliminary follow-up investigation has uncovered a local network of more than 30 individuals suspected of actively trafficking hundreds of kilograms on a consistent basis.
• On July 28, 2025, Lieutenant Stan Estell reached an incredible milestone—30 years of service! His unwavering commitment to public safety, steady leadership, and professionalism are to be celebrated. Equally impressive is his spotless 30-year safe driving record—an achievement that reflects his discipline, attention to detail, and deep sense of responsibility. It’s rare, admirable, and it deserves recognition.
  

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, August 4, 2025: Writer’s Group. Adults, join this group for reading and critiquing new material.
  
• A new teen program is here with Game On! Thursdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Teens aged 12-18 can enjoy board games or console games (Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5) together.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Craftastic, 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, Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Please bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Tech Tutors, Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM. Get help with your own devices or on one of our public computers.
  
• Sewing Tutorial, Saturdays at 2:30 PM. There are a maximum of 3 participants; signup is recommended at the Information Desk or by phone at 972-780-5053. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in the Duncanville Library’s maker space.
  
• Maker Time, Saturdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Use the makerspace to work on your creative projects.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• 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.
  
• Preschool Literacy Games, Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. Develop your child’s early literacy skills through alphabet, vocabulary, word work, and phonemic awareness games. Ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Come hear a story and make a craft for children in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
  
• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Story time fun for ages 3 – 6 and a caregiver.
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Story time, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, & songs. Ages 3-6 years and a caregiver.
  

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.

Event Planning Update – Hispanic Heritage Fest

Planning is officially underway for the Best Southwest’s Hispanic Heritage Fest, proudly hosted by the City of Duncanville. This exciting regional celebration will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park.

The event will kick off with a festive parade at 3:00 PM, followed by an evening filled with live music, food trucks, a vendor market, and cultural festivities for the entire community to enjoy.

We are currently accepting applications for parade participants, food vendors, and market vendors. Interested parties are encouraged to register early to secure their spot using the following link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/duncanvilles-fiesta-patrias-16581/

We look forward to celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture with our community and neighbors in the Best Southwest region. To stay up to date on event details, please follow us on social media at Duncanville Special Events.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Stay Connected

Don’t forget to follow us on social media @DuncanvilleSpecialEvents on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest event news and opportunities to get involved. 

Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment Activities

• 7/21/2025 - All Things Beauty
  1105 S Main
  (Business Retention)
  
  
• 7/21/2025 - Ebby Holliday Realty
  Main Street Corridor
  (Business Attraction)

Encina is Coming!

We are thrilled to announce that Encina, the beloved Oak Cliff restaurant known for its adventurous menu featuring seasonal Texas ingredients, is expanding to Duncanville! The team behind Encina has officially closed on the historic property at 220 North Main Street, formerly home to Duncanville’s original fire station and later a TV repair shop.

Encina, a collaboration between celebrated chef Matt Balke and seasoned restaurant veteran Corey McCombs, has been a staple in the Bishop Arts District since its opening in 2020.

The addition of Encina to our downtown area marks a significant milestone in Duncanville’s ongoing economic development and revitalization efforts. We are excited to welcome this esteemed establishment to our community and look forward to the vibrancy it will bring to our historic Main Street.

Stay tuned for more updates on the opening date and grand opening celebrations!

DCEDC Incentive Grants /Hot Funds/Sponsorships Update

GRANTS

• Duncanville Fire Department – Consultant Fees to improve City’s Insurance Office Rating (ISO), $21,000, Approved by DCEDC – July 25, 2025
  
• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $300,000, Approved by City Council – May 6, 2025
  
• 738 North Main Street – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing
  
• Parks and Recreation- Beautification Grant $349,582.00, Approved by DCEDC July 28, 2025

 SPONSORSHIPS

• Sister Cities Program- $10,000, Approved by City Council on May 20, 2025

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone Board Updates:

• The TIF Board has resumed meeting as of June 25, 2025.
  
• Staff received a meeting request and hosted an office meeting with 2 TIF Board Members.
  
• Board members provided written reports of their analysis of the corridor as part of driving and walking tours of the district.
  
• Conversation is a continuation of strategy and vision for the TIRZ for the newly seated group of board members.
  
• The next TIF Board meeting will be held on July 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
  
• Staff will present the TIF Annual Report to the City Council in August.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of July 24, 2025, to July 30, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 45 invoices were processed, totaling $228,036.26.

Read the May 2025 Monthly Financial Report

APPLY TODAY!

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

• Customer Service Representative – Utility Billing
  
• City Planner
  
• School Crossing Guard
  
• Crew Leader – Parks Maintenance
  
• Skilled Maintenance Worker II – Athletics
  
• Economic Development Executive Assistant

The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting. 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. The next police test will be August 23, 2025.

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 Bingo – Friday August 1, 2025: 10:30 AM
• Loteria – Monday August 4, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Game Night - Monday August 4, 2025: 5:00 PM
  
• Ham’s Orchard – Thursday August 7, 2025: 9:00 AM
  
• Senior Community Survey with McKinney West Development – Thursday, August 7, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with WellCare – Thursday August 7, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Matter of Balance – Thursday August 7, 2025: 1:00 PM
  
• Ivory Truth – Friday August 8, 2025: 10:00 AM

PARKS

• Appreciation breakfast for the Duncanville Parks and Recreation staff was hosted to close out July Parks and Recreation Month, thanking them for all the incredible contributions they make to the City of Duncanville and the joy they bring to our citizens throughout the year.
  
• Staff celebrated the retirement of David Ramirez, Litter Sanitation Crew Member.
  
• Staff hosted Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Backflow inspection class and certification at the Duncanville Parks maintenance facility, highly attended by Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex municipalities and organizations.
  
• Crews fertilized Harrington, Lakeside, Lions, and Alexander Park.
  
• Crews top-dressed soccer fields at Harrington Park
  
• Crews serviced landscape beds at the Duncanville Police Department, City Hall, Library, Park Maintenance Facility, Recreation Center, LED Sign, and Annex Building.
  
• Crews repaired irrigation for the streets department sidewalk installation.
  
• Crews began creating specifications for in-house mowing equipment purchase.
  
• Crews completed tree maintenance and limb removal across various park locations
  
• Crews replaced the glass casing at the Veterans Memorial Eternal Flame.
  
• Crews assessed issues with Waterview Park’s fountain, pump, and aeration system.
  
• Splashpad delayed opening schedule for August 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
  
• Staff finalized Parks Department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for 2025.

Harrington Park Bond Project

• Started forming rebar for the foundation of the baseball concession stand and restroom.
  
• Confirmed hydrological studies for 10-mile creek to move forward with the trail bridge installation
  
• Scheduled geological test for concrete.

Recreation Center

Employee Spotlight

Mr. Aiden Pennebaker has been instrumental in improving the departmental marketing collateral. This includes updating the program guide on the city website, the calendar on the city website, and creating new marketing pieces for the upcoming fiscal year.

In addition to his marketing and advertising efforts, he also serves as our archery instructor. In addition to instructing the students, Aiden also sets up and tears down the archery net, targets, bows, and arrows.

Upcoming Events

Armstrong Park

• August 16 - Country Concert – JKW Band - 7:00 PM
  
• September 13 - Arts Commission Presents Movie in The Park:  A Million Miles Away - 7:30PM
  
• September 27 R&B Concert: Memphis Soul - 7:00 PM
  
• October 4 - Hispanic Concert Hispanic Heritage Month Band TBA - 7:00 PM
  
• October 11 - Movies in The Park: Hocus Pocus/Monster House - 7:00 PM
  
• November 8 - Movies in The Park: Lone Survivor/Benghazi 13 Hours - 5:30PM
  
• November 22 Concert in The Park: TDB - A Christmas Carol Band - 7:00 PM
  
• December 20 - Movies in The Park: Home Alone and Santa Claus - 6:00 PM

Duncanville Fieldhouse

• October 24 - Boo Bash - 6:00 PM

Recreation Center

• December 13 - Cookies With Santa - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  
• December 17 - Family Game Night - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  

1. The Duncanville City Council held a public hearing on July 15, 2025, for Life School to rezone 1000 East Danieldale Road, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas from SF-13 to PD (Planned Development – Education Facility). The Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval. Duncanville City Council did not approve the request.
   
2. The Duncanville City Council held a public hearing on July 15, 2025, to address a Specific Use Permit allowing the use of Fuel Pumps”, at 615 South Cockrell Hill Road, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas. The Planning and Zoning Commission did not recommend approval. Duncanville City Council did not approve the request.
   
3. The City of Duncanville held a Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting on July 22, 2025, to discuss and possibly take action on adopting the New Comprehensive Plan. All boards, residents, and businesses were invited and encouraged to attend. The Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting #ComptheBlock was a success, and the city was given a lot of positive feedback. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting.

• Summit Pump Station
  • The generator was delivered and set in place on July 3, 2025. Staff await additional equipment not expected to arrive until the new year (Automatic Transfer Switch scheduled for delivery in January 2026).
• Pipebursting
  • The contractor has completed installing and rehabilitating the water main on East Wheatland Road at Cockrell Hill Road, and it is now in service. Pavement replacement is complete. Replacement of the Americans with Disabilities Act ramps is expected to be complete this week.
• RFB 25-0014 Cedar Ridge Reconstruction
  • Bid documents are ready. The project will be advertised soon to solicit bids for the project’s construction.

Streets Division 

• Crew cleared debris obstructing traffic on West Camp Wisdom Road.
  
• Crew identified and marked two utility drainage locations.
  
• Crew cleaned 16 storm drainage grate inlets to improve stormwater flow.
  
• Crew patched 13 potholes at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews weeded the backyard at the Duncanville Service Center.
  
• Crews poured concrete for the first and second phases of utility repairs on Nimitz Drive, Power Drive, Green Ridge Drive, South Main Street, and Crescent Lane.
  
• Crew removed fallen trees obstructing roadways on Walnut Street and Lady Lane.
  
• Crews laid hot-mix asphalt on Green Ridge Drive.
  
• Crews distributed door-to-door notification letters in neighborhoods before the upcoming construction work.

 Utilities Division 

• During July 21 through July 27, 2025, 42,623,700 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 1,415,979 gallons.
  
• Hydromax USA continues to exercise valves and GIS (Geographic Information System) to locate all the water distribution valves across the city. This project is scheduled for completion by mid-September 2025. *The Hydromax trucks are white with the company logo on them. The Utilities Division will have personnel with Hydromax to assist with locating valves when needed.