City of Duncanville

• There were 82 total building inspections this week. 54 inspections passed, 18 failed, 1 canceled, and 9 partial passes.
  
  
• 70 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 9 health inspections, 0 for Annual Health Renewal, 4 for the Health Certificate of Occupancy, and 0 for Annual Swimming Pool Inspections. 5 routine health inspections, 0 mobile food unit inspection, and 0 complaints and closures.

Total Fees Collected for the Week: $57,708.50.

Rental Weekly Inspection Report:

• A total of 15 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 0 passed, 15 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 25, 2026 - No Results

Reporting schedule changed

April 10, 2026 - Negative

April 20, 2026 - Negative

April 23, 2026 - Negative

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

Eddie Jackson Referee Camp
6 courts
Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

GASO (Great American Shootout) IV Basketball Tournament
6 courts
Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Emergency Management

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) coordinated and completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course.
  
  

• EMT attended the Regional Statewide Drill After Action Review.
  
  

• EMT attended Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) Summit.
  
  

• EMT continue monitoring and responding to severe weather events. 

Fire Administration 

• Took a tour of the Duncanville Independent School District Panther Pantry that assists low-income students and families.
  
  

• Duncanville Fire Chief Chris Connealy attended the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference in Waco, Texas, last week for annual mandated continuing education.
  
  

• 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 were held on April 10, 2026. Interviewed two applicants. One applicant was given a conditional job offer. The other applicant failed the interview. Human Resource Director Ashley Jacobs and Chief Chris Connealy sat in on the interviews and found the process good. Currently, we have four vacancies. One additional vacancy will occur in May.

Reviews

Plan Reviews: 9 

Inspections

Business: 7

Food Truck: 1

Fire Sprinkler Acceptance: 1

 Miscellaneous:

• Fire Marshal David Carpenter and Deputy Fire Marshal Logan completed the Texas Commission on Fire Protection-required Automatic External Defibrillator training.
  
  
• Deputy Fire Marshal Henry attended the 4-day Texas Engineering Extension Service Peer Support Course.
  
  
• Fire Marshal Carpenter was called out to investigate a residential structure fire on April 19, 2026.

Fire Operations:

The Fire Department responded to 130 calls for service in the past seven days. These included:

Structure Fires: 2

Hazardous Situations: 5

1 vehicle accident

1 gas leak

1 electrical hazard

2 smoke investigations

Emergency Medical Services: 96

14 citizen lift assists

9 smoke alarms

1 carbon monoxide alarm

1 other alarm

1 weather damage assessment

1 assist Tri-City

No Emergency: 12

3 malfunctioning alarms

2 accidental alarms

2 false alarms

1 good intent call

4 box alarms in Tri-cities – canceled before arrival

Personnel

• Jacqueline Doss, Julio Padron, Ricky Logan, and Aidan Smith completed week 14 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Police Academy.
  
  
• Trent Carnahan and Kaylen Gray completed week 4 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! 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, are you ready to knit to the beat? Bring your knitting along to the K-Pop Knitting program on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Come to the next Writers’ Group session for adults on Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Need a little writing support or inspiration? Help critique new material and join a community of fellow writers!

Relax with a cup of tea and enjoy chatting about books! Adult fiction and nonfiction book readers are invited to the next Tea & Tomes book club on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
 

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, 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 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 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.
  

On April 23, 2026, Economic Development staff, along with members of City Administration, participated in the Best Southwest Partnership’s annual Regional Economic Development (RED) Summit. This year’s event, hosted by the City of Hutchins at its Event Center at City Hall, included an Economic Development Showcase highlighting exciting new developments in the region.

BUSINESS VISITS: 

• U-Fix-It Appliance Parts Store, 442 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX 75116

Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Updates:

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.
  
  
• Resolution approving amendment to the incentive agreement with BCVCR Holdings, LLC, was authorized by City Council on April 7, 2026.
  
  
• JCTF Real Estate, LLC – Incentive Agreement, $200,000, Approved by DCEDC – March 23, 2026. A City Council briefing was conducted on April 7, 2026. Approved by City Council on April 21, 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 16, 2026, to April 22, 2026

Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 60 invoices were processed, totaling $888,716.92.

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

• Maintenance Worker I – Athletics
  
  
• Recreation Superintendent
  
  
• Development Services Coordinator
  
  
• Streets Maintenance I
  
  
• Streets Maintenance II
  
  
• Utilities Maintenance Worker
  
  
• Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor
  
  
• 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

• Bingo with Life and Health Insurance – Friday, April 24, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Loteria with Iris – Monday, April 27, 2026 - 10:30 AM
  
  

• Pieces of Us – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 2:00 PM
  
  

• Downtown McKinney – Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 9:30 AM
  
  

• Health Talk with Molina Healthcare – Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 12:45 PM

PARKS

• Staff installed goals and nets on Soccer Field 2 at Harrington Park.
  
  

• Crews completed soccer field painting using robots and followed up with Kromer, as needed.
  
  

• Staff conducted multiple storm inspections and removed water from baseball fields.
  
  

• Staff prepped fields across Harrington, Lions, and Alexander Parks for games and practices.
  
  

• Staff installed and irrigated hanging baskets along the Main Street corridor.
  
  

• Crews performed bed maintenance at Harrington Entry (trimmed shrubs, removed debris, adjusted sprinkler heads).
  
  

• Staff trimmed multiple trees and crepe myrtles at the Harrington Park entry.
  
  

• Staff conducted storm cleanup and inspections at Quail Run, Rotary, and Lions Park (minor debris and limbs).
  
  

• Crews completed trash pickup and site clean-up across maintained parks.
  
  

• Staff participated in mower demonstrations and field testing at Harrington Park.

Recreation Center

Program Highlights

This week, we would like to highlight Lisa Noey, who serves as both the Little Tigers Taekwondo instructor and the Personal Trainer at the Recreation Center. She has recently added three new clients, bringing her total to six. These personal training sessions are available for individuals ages 30 and over, and the first fitness assessment is free. Take advantage of this opportunity to get in shape with the guidance of a certified instructor and be at your best this summer.

Facility Highlights

For the next 2 weeks, the Recreation Center will use the Meeting Rooms as a voting center from April 20 through April 28, 2026, with Primary Election Day scheduled for May 2, 2026.

Additionally, the Duncanville Police Department utilized the Aerobic Room on Monday and Tuesday for Defensive Tactics Training.

Team Highlights

This past Thursday, the Duncanville Recreation staff participated in a team-building pickleball activity. Recreation team members came out on Thursday evening to enjoy friendly competitions, engage with one another, and strengthen teamwork in a fun, active environment.

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:

• Memphis Soul – May 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM

Community Events

• National Day of Prayer – May 7 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  
  
• Memorial Day Ceremony - May 25 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tournament

• HYPE Sports Basketball Tournament – April 25 and 26, 2026 

Special Events

BloomFest Music & Arts Festival

BloomFest 2026 is quickly approaching, and excitement continues to build as we prepare for another vibrant celebration of music, art, and community at Armstrong Park on Saturday, May 9.

Planning is in full swing, with key elements of the event coming together. The Champion Stage lineup is officially set, and we are actively finalizing performances for the second stage to ensure a full evening of entertainment for all attendees. Our Battle of the Bands competition has generated strong community engagement, with voting now complete. The Top 3 bands have been announced, and they will take the stage live at BloomFest where the final winners will be voted on live and then revealed during the event. Vendor participation remains strong, with a diverse mix of market vendors, artists, and food trucks confirmed. This year’s event will continue to feature an Artist Market, highlighting original artwork and live creativity throughout the park.

In addition to live music and vendors, attendees can look forward to several interactive and family-friendly experiences, including:

• The “Pieces of Us” community mosaic project, sponsored by Parks & Recreation and hosted by Esther Williams
  
  
• Live art activations and pop-up creative experiences
  
  
• The return of popular community partners and local business engagement opportunities

We are also excited to share that BloomFest has received support from the Texas Commission on the Arts, bringing the unique and engaging Bike Zoo activation to this year’s event, adding another dynamic, family-friendly experience. Marketing and promotion efforts are actively underway, with increased visibility across social media, regional outreach, and community partnerships to drive attendance and tourism. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow @DuncanvilleSpecialEvents for the latest updates, announcements, and sneak peeks.

BloomFest continues to grow as a signature event for the City, bringing together residents, visitors, artists, and performers for an unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit and creativity of our community.

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

The next Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Planning & Zoning Department will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026. Both meetings will take place at City Hall, located at 203 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116.

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

The City of Duncanville is starting construction! Please anticipate increased traffic and delays in the area. Construction will begin on April 25, 2026, with an estimated completion of mid- May 2027. Please note that rocky soil conditions and weather can impact the scheduled timeline.

Who: Residents of Duncanville

What: Project: The project consists of reconstruction of roadway paving, drainage, water, wastewater, sidewalk, and pedestrian improvements.

Where: North Cedar Ridge Drive from Cathy Self-Morgan Way/Middale to W. Camp Wisdom Road (see maps below).

When: April 25, 2026, through mid-May 2027.

Why: To repair the roadway and utilities that have exceeded their lifetime and provide better service and safety to the residents and general public.

Contacts:

Duncanville Service Center
972-780-4900

C. Joy Barfield, Project Manager
972-331-2208
[email protected]

Alan Brown, Right-of-Way Manager
972-707-3872
[email protected]

• From April 13-19, 2026, 31,257,570 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 295,292 gallons.