City of Duncanville

• A total of 1,973 single-family rental properties have been registered to date, with no new properties registered since the last update. Seventeen inspections have been completed since the previous update; ten passed, seven failed, and none were canceled. The primary reason for the failed inspections was the absence of a Grounded/Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection and missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
  
• Since the Single-Family Rental Registration Program inspections in July 2024, 239 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 117 Building inspections and 18 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $10,393.00.
  
• This week, 82 permits were issued. 

In the news...

Carl Davis Wins $3,000 Top Prize at Red, White, & BBQ Competition in Duncanville
Jo Ann Holt - July 17, 2024
Patriotic crowds lined the July 4th parade route or entered a float in the Duncanville Lions Club Independence Day Parade, while others flocked to..cons

Read the July 15, 2024, Champion Weekly Update

• Summer Camp Week #7 – Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • July Showcase, three courts – Friday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    
• US Sports Nike Youth BB Camp, two courts – Monday to Friday
  
• FedEx BB Tournament, three courts, and Recreation Center – Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
  
• Maters League Adult BB League, three courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

The Fire Department responded to 110 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires:
  • 1 cooking fire in Duncanville; 1 structure fire in Desoto; 1 trash fire in Duncanville 
    
• EMS: 68
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 7

• The Department's Crime Prevention Officer met with a representative from the Target store located at Wheatland Road and Interstate 20. The Target representative graciously donated water and snacks to the Police Department.
  
• Recruits J. Vang, E. Ortiz, J. Garza, and A. Lopez completed their second week of Police Academy Training. This week, they began to cover the Texas Penal Code. 

Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation staff attended a lunch meeting with the City of Duncanville’s Employee Advisory Team. The Employee Advisory Team is a representative group of city employees. Its primary role is to provide feedback, insights, and recommendations on various workplace matters to the management and leadership team. The lunch meeting was held at Alfonso’s Breakfast Burritos.

Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation staff are preparing for the July 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.

The following items were tabled at the July 16th, 2024, Duncanville City Council Meeting:

• Duncanville Community & Economic Development Corporation Design Incentive Grant-Cedar Park Shopping Center.

Certificates of Occupancy Applications Received – July 11 – July 17:

New Occupancy:

• New Tenant Combining 108 & 110 Suites into one: 108 N. Cedar Ridge Drive
  
• A certificate of occupancy for UME Preparatory Academy to operate temporality at Duncanville’s First Baptist Church: 323 W. Wheatland Road

Certificates of Occupancy Applications Issued – July 11 – July 17:

New Occupancy:

•  Real Property Management Quest: 214 S. Main Street Building #214

New Business:

• Medical Clinic: 408 E. Camp Wisdom Road, Suite B

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

June 25, 2024 - Negative

July 3, 2024 - Negative

July 10, 2024 - Negative

July 17, 2024 - Negative

Accounting & Reporting – Week of July 11 – July 17: 

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 96 invoices were processed, totaling $1,548,229.79.

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

• Police Chief
  
• Fire Chief 
  
• Director of Human Resources
  
• Police Officer
  
• Firefighter
  
• Crew Leader – Utilities
  
• Streets Maintenance I
  
• Streets Maintenance II
  
• Utilities Maintenance I
  
• Utilities Maintenance II
  
• IT Intern (unpaid)
  
• IT Specialist
  
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker Parks
  
• Recreation Attendant (Part-time)
  
• Fieldhouse Attendant (Part-time)
  
• Fieldhouse Attendant Front Desk (Part-time)
  
• Mechanic
  
• Equipment Services Superintendent
  
• Assistant Director of Public Works
  
• Senior Neighborhood Services Officer
  
• Executive Assistant - Economic Development
  
• Special Events Planner

Senior Meal Program: Monday through Thursday, everyone who dines with us will receive a breakfast bag and a boxed lunch to take home. On Fridays, each person will receive two breakfast bags and two boxed lunches to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday. This is due to additional state funding from the Dallas Area Agency on Aging (DAAA). The funding and expanded meal program will continue through the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2024, and there is no additional cost to the City.

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:

• Trip: Chislom Trail Museum in Cleburne, TX – Friday, July 19 | 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Oak Street – Friday, July 19 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Monday, July 22 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Longhorn Steakhouse in Grand Prairie, TX – Tuesday, July 23 | 4:00 PM
  
• Ice Cream Social with PC Home Health – Wednesday, July 24 | 12:00 PM
  
• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, July 25 | 12:00 PM
  
• Trip: Senior Field Day at Cedar Hill Senior Center – Friday, July 26 | 8:30 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, July 29 | 10:30 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Oak Street - Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Advocate Financial Partners - Friday, July 2 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with Humana – Monday, July 5 | 10:30 AM

PARKS

• Crews performed ground maintenance audit by inspecting seventeen park locations, ensuring safe amenities, and creating work orders to resolve any damage or repairs needed
  
• Trees were trimmed around irrigation controllers
  
• Tree maintenance was performed at Alexander Park
  
• Installed a new water fountain at Armstrong Park
  
• Crews continued Splash Pad maintenance and cleaning
  
• Crews removed vandalism at Chris Paris and Red Bird Parks
  
• Seasonal field maintenance continues at Harrington Park soccer fields
  
• Crews performed landscape maintenance at Cockrell Hill median beds
  
• Trash can bin replacement at Lakeside Park has commenced
  
• Crews assisted with brush removal in residential areas

 Projects:

• Staff conducted tree trimming along streets and medians around the City.
  
• Crews continue renovating the Old Fire Station as the Park team prepares to transition. 
  
• Cedar Ridge GCAA Project
  
  • Oncor completed the electrical drop; currently awaiting for the contractor to supply power to the meter.
    
  • Planning to apply Integrated Pest Management of grasses around the new landscape.
    
• Park Operation Facility Renovation (Old Fire Station 1)
  • Completed painting and initial cleaning of the facility
    
  • Preparing to install new carpet
    
  • Preparing to install ethernet drops throughout the facility
    
  • Preparing to replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles
    
  • Received quotes to complete perimeter fencing
    
  • Planning to install technology – time clock, printer, cameras, security access
    
• Working with Kraftsman, LP to complete repairs of Splash Pad features

Recreation Center

Pickleball Youth Camp – Monday, July 29, Wednesday, July 31, and Friday, August 2, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This is a three-day camp for youth ages 5 to 16. Participants will learn the basics of the game, e.g., the court lines and rules, information on a single or double play, technique, scoring, etc. Coach Richard and Councilmember Mr. Jeremy Koontz will also assist with coaching. The camp will occur during our regular pickleball hours - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. This is a FREE event with limited space available.

Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

Items scheduled for the August 6th City Council Meeting

• Special Use Permit request for “Banquet or Event Center” at 119 E. Danieldale Road.
  
  • Recommended for approval at the July 8th Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

Active Projects

• Proposed New Development at 518 East Highway 67
  • The proposed project has moved to the building permit stage; the building permit was issued on 12/18/2023.
  • Owners have applied for a certificate of occupancy and will receive it once all inspections have been completed.

• Proposed New Development at 626 Crestside Drive
  
  • Pre-development meeting occurred on 11/07/2023.
    
  • Special Use Permit application submitted on 12/06/2023; Special Use Permit request scheduled for 2/12/2024. P&Z docket and March 5 City Council docket.
    
  • Special Use Permit request tabled at the 1/8/2024 Planning & Zoning meeting; recommended for approval at the 2/12/2024 Planning & Zoning meeting.
    
  • Replat application submitted on 12/13/2023; Replat approved at the January 8th Planning & Zoning meeting.
    
  • Special Use Permit request approved by City Council on 3/5/2024.
    
  • Civils sent to the developer on 3/21/2024.
    
  • Per the Building Inspections Division, revisions have been submitted and are currently in review.

New & Potential Projects

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
  • Site Plan submitted 08/30/2023.
    
  • Building permit application submitted 11/18/2022.
    
  • Replat approved at the 04/10/2023 Planning & Zoning meeting.
    
  • Building Inspections is currently waiting on revised plans; fire is waiting on fire sprinkler plans.
    
  • Civils have been approved.
    
  • Planning & Zoning Division reached out to the property owner on 7/8/2024, and per the property owner, he will be signing a new contract with a new engineering firm.

• Proposed New Development at 626 Crestside Drive
  
  • Pre-development meeting occurred on 11/07/2023.
    
  • Special Use Permit application submitted on 12/06/2023; Special Use Permit request scheduled for 2/12/2024. P&Z docket and 3/5/2024 City Council docket.
    
  • Special Use Permit request tabled at the 1/8/2024 Planning & Zoning meeting; recommended for approval at the 2/12/2024 Planning & Zoning meeting.
    
  • Replat application submitted on 12/13/2023; Replat approved at the January 8th Planning & Zoning meeting.
    
  • Special Use Permit request approved by City Council on 3/5/2024.
    
  • Civils sent to the developer on 3/21/2024.
    
  • Per the Building Inspections Division, revisions have been submitted and are currently in review.

• Proposed New Development at 282 West Highway 67
  
  • Pre-Development meeting occurred on 01/09/24.
    
  • Staff sent out comments on 01/09/2024 after the meeting.
    
  • Latest plans submitted on 02/07/2024. Staff markups were sent to developers on 02/16.
    
  • SUP request for the use of “Retail, Sundry” was heard at the 04/29/2024 P&Z meeting and is recommended for approval.
    
  • Applicants requested to be removed from 06/04/2024 City Council meeting until further notice.

• Proposed New Development at 914 and 918 East Highway 67
  
  • DRC 10/24/2023
    
  • The Planning Director met with developers on 1/3/2024 to discuss site plans.
    
  • DRC 3/8/2024
    
  • Planned Development submittal sent to City on 05/29/2024. Staff are currently reviewing.

• Proposed New Development at 515 West Center Street
  
  • The applicant was approved for a special exception to allow six (6) additional accessory structures by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on March 28, 2024.
    
  • The applicant has not yet submitted the building permit applications for accessory structures.

• Proposed New Development at the Corner of Cockrell Hill Road & Danieldale Road
  
  • Applicant was scheduled for the 6/3/2024, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Planned Development (PD) request; item was removed from agenda; future date to be determined.

• Proposed New Development at 1430 South Main Street
  
  • Applicant met with staff on 9/5/2023.
    
  • Applicant has been continuously working with staff on plans.
    
  • Planned Development application submitted on 4/3/2024.
    
  • Applicant met with staff on 6/10/2024.
    
  • The applicant is currently working on revisions and additional needed plans.

On-Going

• Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update
  
  • Request for Qualifications has been posted to the City website by Chief Procurement Officer Elton Brock.
    
  • Pre-Statement of Qualifications Meeting for RFQ 24-0014 held on March 6.
    
  • Statement of Qualifications due 3/26/2024, at 2 pm.
    
  • Evaluations were completed, and three (3) firms have been selected.
    
  • The Comprehensive Plan Committee selected one (1) firm. This firm will conduct a briefing at the 7/16/2024 City Council meeting with their proposal and a meeting with the Comprehensive Plan Committee and the Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation Board at the end of July.
    
  • Selected firm for Comprehensive Plan Update discussed during a work session at the 7/16/2024 City Council meeting.
    
  • The firm’s contract will be presented to the Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation Board on 7/30/2024.
    
  • Discussion to take place at the 8/6/2024, City Council meeting regarding kick-off of The Comprehensive Plan Update.
    

Short-Term Rental Registration

• The City Council granted five (5) Properties a Specific Use Permit in July 2022. One (1) of the five (5) properties no longer operate as a short-term rental.
•  Four (4) properties were mailed a certified final notice from the Building Official on 12/18/2023.
• One (1) property was mailed a final notice from the Planning Division on 1/19/2024.
  Two (2) properties were mailed an initial notice from the Planning Division on 1/19/2024.
  

Temporary Workforce Housing Program

• The City Council granted three (3) properties a Specific Use Permit on 5/21/2024.

Street Division

• Crews removed the blockage from the creek flow line behind Lazy River Drive.
  
• Concrete was poured on sidewalks on Amelia Street and Woodhaven Boulevard.
  
• Crews repaired an asphalt tie-in on Roundtop Boulevard and laid asphalt for a utility cut repair on Woodhaven Boulevard.
  
• Two drainage utility locates were marked.
  
• Crews cleaned fifty-two drainage grate inlets on South Cockrell Hill Road, South Cedar Ridge Drive, Longworth Boulevard, Sherrill Boulevard, Tanglewood Drive, and Johnson Drive.
  
• Pothole repairs were conducted on Silver Creek Drive, Sherrill Boulevard, and North Greenstone Lane.
  

Utilities Division 

• Water usage was 62,774,800 gallons (MG) during this reporting period, July 8 – July 14, 2024, down from 65,264,400 MG the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024, when 10,517,000 MG of water was used. There was 0.26 inches of precipitation during this period. There was an estimated 91,000 gallons of water loss.

CIP Construction

• Ten Mile Creek Embankment and Drainage Improvements
  
  • Stoic Construction is focusing its efforts on the Site 1 wall.
    
    
• Wren Avenue and Oriole Boulevard Water Main Replacement I-20 Aerial Crossing
  
  • No update from last week. The aerial crossing is being insulated, and the project is nearing completion.
    
    
• Softwood Drive Sanitary Sewer Aerial Crossing Repair
  
  • No update from last week. Crews await the beam delivery.
    
    
• Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • Meca Construction returned to the project this week after brief hiatus and delivered sod for the north side of I-20.
    

Other Construction

No update from last week. 

Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT) I-20 Construction Cockrell Hill Road to Hampton Road 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 has an estimated completion date of September 2025.

TxDOT Project Tracker - The U-Turn construction at US67 and Cockrell Hill is part of a larger project along I-20 (Control Section Job #237404085)

AT&T’s subcontractor continues to work in the Huntington Park area. Fiber placement will begin this week.

Atmos Energy is working to replace the gas main on Middle Run Drive.