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

A Summer Jazz Note

Featuring: Erika Johnson and The Feel Good Quartet

Thursday, August 28th, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 
Xela Bistro
1117 S Main St, Duncanville, TX 75137-3201

Hosted by Xela Bistro and Music Lover's Learning Center

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
Vamos a Celebrar!

Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Party hosted by the Duncanville Arts Commission!

Friday, September 19, 2025 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Station next to Community Theatre
100 S. Main St., Duncanville, TX 75116

Live Mariachis and Tasty bites

Make it a Weekend!
Stay the night at a Duncanville hotel and keep the celebration going at the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival hosted by the City of Duncanville at Armstrong Park on Saturday!

More music
More food
And more arts!

Bring your friends, family, and your dancing shoes!

Let's honor Hispanic Heritage and culture with a weekend full of unity and unforgettable memories.

Mark your calendar, you don't want to miss it!

Rental Weekly Inspection Report

• A total of 49 rental inspections were scheduled this week: 10 passed, 39 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 14 apartment units this week and zero complaints.

Building Weekly Inspection Report

• There were 82 Total Building inspections this week. 37 inspections passed, 36 failed, 3 were canceled, and 6 were partially passed.
  
• 38 Building Permits were issued this week.

Health Weekly Inspection Report

• This week, there were 10 total health inspections: 0 were health inspections for the annual renewal, 0 for a health certificate of occupancy, and 3 were for annual swimming pool inspections. 5 routine health inspections, 2 complaints.

Total Fees Collected for the Week

• The total amount of fees collected was $8,674.80

Garage Sales 

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

July 16, 2025 - Negative

July 23, 2025 - Negative

July 30, 2025 - No update

August 6, 2025 - Positive (75116 zip code)

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 10 – Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  
• Po-Bil Classic Adult Basketball Tournament - 3 courts Friday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 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 

• Attended Best Southwest Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting.
  
• Attended Rotary Club of Duncanville meeting.
  
• Attended SUP (Specific Use Permit) meeting.
  
• Attended Tyler Computer Assisted Dispatch – Record Management System meeting in Cedar Hill, Texas.
  
• Attended the City of Duncanville Civil Service Commission meeting.
  
• Worked on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices designation for the Duncanville Fire Department, and part of Fire Chief Chris Connealy’s work plan.

Fire Operations:

Unable to download data for this week for Fire Operations.

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Team (EMT) attended Best Southwest Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Board Meeting
  
• EMT attended the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Emergency Managers meeting.
  
• Emergency Management Team updated and received State of Texas approval on Emergency Plan Annex G-Law Enforcement
  
• EMT taught Damage Assessments at the monthly Best Southwest CERT Meeting
  
• Emergency Management Team conducted a monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test.

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections:
Business – 6
Food Trucks - 4
Completed final inspection for the roof project at the Duncanville Fieldhouse

Reviews:
Plan Reviews - 9

Miscellaneous:
Attended Paramedic Continuing Education.
Resolved issue with fire entry access at the Duncanville High School Freshman campus.

PERSONNEL

• Recruit Victor Gonzalez completed week 18, while Recruits Kevin Sanchez and George Smith completed week 12. Three new recruits, Nahum Escudero, Lazaro Castro, and Quincy Denham, completed week 3 of the academy.
  

Upcoming Events:

• Get a great start to a new school year with the Back to School event on Saturday, August 9, 2025 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM). Pick up a free backpack and school supplies*, enjoy a craft, and discover resources to rocket into the start of school! Sponsored by Greg Contreras, Mayor, DeMonica Gooden, Mayor Pro Tem, and Joe V’s Smart Shop.
  *Limit one backpack per child, while supplies last.
  
  
• Notary services are now available at the Duncanville Public Library. Call 972-780-5051 to confirm availability or make an appointment.

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 is 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.
  
• 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.
  

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.

Excitement Builds for the Best Southwest Hispanic Heritage Fest

 The City of Duncanville is proud to host the Best Southwest Hispanic Heritage Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Armstrong Park. This annual celebration honors the rich culture, contributions, and traditions of the Hispanic community and promises to be one of the most vibrant events of the year.

The event will kick off with a parade at 3:00 PM, showcasing colorful floats, cultural pride, local groups, and community unity. Parade entries are still being accepted, and we invite businesses, schools, car clubs, dance groups, and more to participate and help us make this year’s parade unforgettable.

Following the parade, Armstrong Park will come alive with live music, food trucks, market vendors, and family-friendly activities. We are thrilled to announce an exciting entertainment lineup including:

• Janque Band
  
• Tejano Queen Forever
  
• Los Tigrillos

Plus, local performances by the Duncanville High School Spanish Club and other community groups!
Vendor applications for both food and market booths are now open. Those interested in showcasing their business or organization can sign up using the following link:  https://www.eventeny.com/events/duncanvilles-fiesta-patrias-16581/

We encourage residents and visitors to follow us on on Facebook and Instagram (@Duncanville Special Events) to stay informed on event updates, announcements, and behind-the-scenes previews.

The Hispanic Heritage Fest is a free, family-friendly event that reflects Duncanville’s commitment to celebrating diversity and community spirit. We look forward to welcoming thousands of attendees from across the Best Southwest region for an unforgettable night of culture, music, and fun.

Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment Activities

• 8/1/2025 100 East Wheatland Road (Developer Meeting)
  
  
• 8/2/2025 Have-R-Char Burger 606 South Clark Road (Business Retention)
  
  
• 8/4/2025 Vision Commercial Real Estate - Greenbriar Square ( Teams Meeting with Leasing Broker Eboni Upshaw)

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!

Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Updates:

GRANTS

• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $375,000, Amended terms approved by City Council – May 6, 2025
  
• Duncanville Fire Department – Consultant Fees to improve City’s Insurance Office Rating (ISO), $21,000, Approved by DCEDC – July 7, 2025
  
• 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:

• 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.
  
• Staff presented the TIF Annual Report to City Council on August 5, 2025.

Accounting and Reporting

Week of July 30, 2025, to August 06, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 31 invoices were processed, totaling $565,867.35.

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
  
• Crew Leader – Parks Maintenance
  
• Skilled Maintenance Worker II – Athletics
  
• Economic Development Executive Assistant
  
• Court Clerk II

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

• Share and Care Meeting – Monday August 11, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Laurenwood – Monday August 11, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Crossroads Café – Monday August 11, 2025: 4:00 PM
  
• TXU Grant Opportunity and Mobile Eye Exam – Tuesday August 12, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday August 12, 2025: 10:30 AM
  
• Goldenaires Performance – Wednesday August 13, 2025: 10:00 AM
  
• Birthday Celebration – Wednesday August 13, 2025: 12:00 PM
  
• Painting with a Twist – Wednesday August 13, 2025: 1:00 PM
  
• Snack and Learn with Share and Care – Thursday August 14, 2025: 10:45 AM
  
• Matter of Balance – Thursday August 14, 2025: 1:00 PM
  
• AARP Drive Safe – Friday August 15, 2025: 9:00 AM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, August 15, 2025: 10:30 AM

Harrington Park Bond Project poured the Baseball concession stand concrete pad. 

PARKS

• Horticulture Crew serviced beds at Armstrong Park.
  
• Horticulture staff is currently attending the Texas Nursery Landscape Association Annual Conference in San Antonio.
  
• Staff participated in a reel mower demo from Professional Turf Products.
  
• Received new trucks for the Litter/ Sanitation crew and the Horticulture crew.
  
• Crews replaced the Splashpad Chlorine Pump on August 6, 2025. The splash pad had a short delay in opening to 11:00 AM to replace the pump.
  
• Crews brought in a professional firm to assess issues with the Waterview and Lakeside Park aeration and fountains. Repairs are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
  
• Crews performed a site walk-through of the TXDOT I-20 property to confirm the 60% plan rendering for the Green Ribbon Project.

Recreation Center

New Part-Time Recreation Attendant – Tremaine Oliver
Oliver has worked for several large retail establishments and brings a wide variety of experience from operating POS systems, customer service, and leadership. He plans to continue his education in Parks and Recreation and aspires to manage a recreation center.

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 in July. Staff await additional equipment not expected to arrive until the new year (Automatic Transfer Switch scheduled for delivery in January 2026).
•  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 

• Crews cleared debris from creek headwalls at multiple locations across the city.
  
• Crew identified and marked two utility drainage locations.
  
• Crew patched a total of 19 potholes at various sites citywide.
  
• Crews removed fallen trees obstructing roadways on North Casa Grande Circle and Santa Fe Trail.
  
• Crews applied hot mix asphalt to level and smooth sections of South Cockrell Hill Road and West Wheatland Road.

 Utilities Division 

• From July 28 to August 3, 2025, 44,329,100 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 426,066 gallons, including one main water break.
  
• 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.