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. 6 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 4 passed, 2 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of a Grounded/Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• Since February, 4 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 46 Building inspections and 3 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $91,384.40.
  
• This week, 23 permits were issued.
  

Upcoming Events

Public Safety and Community Trust Town Hall

DUNCANVILLE, TX – In response to resident concerns about federal policy changes, the City of Duncanville and the Duncanville Police Department are hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Centro Familiar Cristiano (419 N Cedar Ridge Dr, Duncanville, TX 75116). The goal of this meeting is to provide an open platform for residents to ask questions, voice concerns, and engage in productive dialogue regarding topics that matter to you.

This Town Hall will feature a panel including City Manager Douglas E. Finch, Police Chief Matt Stogner, Crime Prevention Officer Michelle Arias, and an immigration legal specialist from Jaime Barron Immigration Group, among other special guests. The event is designed to foster an open and welcoming environment where we can listen to the concerns of the community and share important information.

We encourage all residents to attend and participate in this important conversation. Your voice matters, and this is an opportunity to directly interact with local leadership, learn more about how the City of Duncanville is working for you, and get the answers you need. For more information, please visit www.duncanvilletx.gov or contact the Duncanville Police Department.

City Council Regular Meeting

203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville, TX 75116

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM

This is an open meeting conducted in-person and will be broadcast by website and social media channels.

To view the live meeting or previous meetings click on the link below.
https://duncanvilletx.new.swagit.com/views/454/

To submit a comment via email the following information is required:

• Submit a comment by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
  
• Email [email protected]
  
• Email title: Public Comment – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  
• First Name, Last Name, and Address

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Comprehensive Plan Survey

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The City’s community survey is now live! Take the survey to share your thoughts about living and working in Duncanville. You can access the survey here. Hard copies are also available at City Hall.

Read the Champion Newsletter for January 2025 and the
February 10, 2025 Weekly Champion

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

January 22, 2025 - No reporting

January 29, 2025 - No reporting

February 5, 2025 - No reporting

February 12, 2025 - No reporting

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.

• Next-up Youth Basketball League - 3 courts – Friday, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• Open Gym Premier Basketball Tournament - 6 courts – Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:30/4:30 PM; Monday, 2 courts, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
  
• Masters League Adult Basketball League - 3 courts – 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• Texas Impact Basketball Tryouts - 3 courts –Sunday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League - 2 courts – Sunday, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  

Fire Administration

• Met with the vendor to create a new Computer–Assisted Dispatch Record Management System. There have been numerous meetings, and there are many more to come.
  
• Attended monthly meeting with the City of DeSoto Fire Chief Bryan Southard and the City of Cedar Hill Fire Chief Rafael Reyes.
  
• Attended the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget Meeting with the city's Fiscal Services department
  
• Attended the Duncanville Lions Club and Rotary Club meetings.
  
• Attended the Southwest Regional Communications Center Meeting.
  
• Created work plans for staff and myself to start working on the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program to further improve the City of Duncanville Fire Department. The goal is to achieve this designation by 2026
  
• Preparing for a meeting with an Insurance Services Office (ISO) consultant on March 4, 2025, and March 5, 2025, for a site visit with the City of Duncanville Fire Department and Public Works to determine what needs to be done to achieve an ISO Class 1 rating.
  
• Battalion Chief Kyle Underwood received his 10-year service award with the city.
  
• Probationary Firefighter Douglas Maddox started Monday, February 10, 2025.

The Fire Department responded to 119 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

Fires: 3

• 1 cooking fire in DeSoto
  
• 1 dryer fire in Duncanville
  
• 1 trash fire in Duncanville

Emergency Medical Service: 75

 Accidents: 9

Emergency Management:

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

• The Emergency Management Team (EMT) attended the Ellis County Emergency Management meeting.
  
• EMT staff attended the Dallas Fort Worth Regional Emergency Managers meeting.
  
• the Dallas County Emergency Management meeting
  
• Emergency Management Team attended the Lancaster City Council meeting for approval of the Regional Safe Room Rebate Program grant award
  
• The EMT attended the Village Tech and Advantage Academy Safety and Security meeting.
  
• EMT staff joined the Duncanville Independent School District for their Safety and Security discussions.
  

Fire Marshal’s Office

Inspections:

• Business: 6
  
• Fire Alarm Acceptance: 2

Reviews:

• Plan Reviews: 12
  
• Design Review Committee Reviews: 3

Miscellaneous:

• Attended Paramedic Continuing Education
  
• Attended Fire Prevention Association of North Texas class over National Fire Protection Association 1123 (Firework Displays)

COMMUNITY CORNER

• On February 5, 2025, an official quorum was held for the Civil Service Commission, allowing department members to hear an appeal concerning questions related to the sergeant’s promotional test.
  
• On February 7, 2025, Officer Donovan Lane was ceremoniously sworn in by Assistant Chief Adrian Tijerina. Members of the police department and various City employees attended the event to witness this momentous occasion.
  
• On February 3, 2025, to February 7, 2025, Animal Control Officer Chad Chamberlain and Chief Operations Officer Kristin Downs completed the Civilian Leadership: Level Two–Supervision course that the City of Southlake Police Department hosted. This 35-hour Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified training is part of a three-part series designed to equip supervisors with essential leadership skills, promote trust within agencies, and enhance team performance.
  
• On February 5, 2025, Officer David Rawlins and Detective Kyle Welling conducted 11 VIN inspections.
  
• On February 3, 202, to February 7, 2025, Senior Evidence Technician Sara Youssef completed the Supervision of Forensic Units course with instructor Lawrence Stringham of Tritech Forensics Training. This training provided vital insights into forensic leadership, crime scene management, latent print, and evidence units while developing key leadership and management skills.

PERSONNEL

• The Duncanville Police Department currently has 7 openings for sworn personnel.
  
• The Sergeant’s promotional exam is posted for March 12, 2025, at 8:30 AM.
  
• There are currently 4 recruits in the academy.
  
• 4 officers are currently in Field Training.
  
• Recruits Tesean Bond and David Perea completed their seventh week of Police Academy training. The training for the week focused on identity crimes, asset forfeiture, radio communications, hazmat, Spanish for law enforcement, and threat assessment scenarios.
  
• Recruits Krystal Hayes and Juan Marin completed their fourteenth week of Police Academy training. Both recruits passed week 13 of the Cooper. The training for focused on crash investigations and physical fitness.

Upcoming Events:

Duncanville Drawing Club, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM

Ongoing Programs:

• Jigsaw Join-up Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Jigsaw puzzles will be provided.
  
• 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 - 7:30 PM. Learn the basics of using a computer. Bring your laptop or borrow one of ours.
  
• Tech Tutors Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM. Get help with any of your own devices. Our tutors will work with you on smartphones, laptops, e-readers, tablets, and more.
  
• Giant Games Saturdays, from 3:30 PM - 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, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. All ages and levels are welcome. Come see what fantastic technology we will have available.

 Ongoing Youth Programs:

• Baby Sign Storytime, Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM
  
• Crafty Readers, Wednesdays, at 4:00 PM
  
• Preschool Storytime, Thursdays, at 10:15 AM
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays, at 11:15 AM
  

Upcoming Events:

ICSC Conference Post Event Update

• Economic Development staff and Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board members attended the 2025 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at the Red River Convention held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Staff also hosted an exhibitor booth to market the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) while meeting with developers, retailers, and other cities from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
  

Art Festival Coming to The City of Duncanville on Friday, May 2, 2025!

• We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our upcoming Spring Arts Festival on May 2, 2025! This is an exciting opportunity for vendors to join the Art Market or participate in one of the contests. If you want to participate in the event, please use the link to sign up. https://www.eventeny.com/events/duncanvilles-spring-festival-16445/
  
• The Emerald City Band will be headlining the festival, but we are also looking for local opening acts! If you're interested in performing, please email Devon Handley at [email protected].
  We can’t wait to see everyone there!

DCEDC Incentive Grants Update

GRANTS

• Encina Restaurant – Infrastructure, $300,000, Approved by City Council – January 7, 2025
  
• North Texas Care Clinic – Infrastructure, $98,585.67, Approved by City Council – December 3, 2024, Processing (PO# 2250322)
  
• Fire Department Emergency Medical Service Response Cart - HOT Funds, $74,895, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Mike Pietsch, ISO Rating, Professional Services, $9,000, Approved by City Council January 7, 2025
  
• Banner Replacement Project, Beautification, $11,390, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Flower Hanging Baskets, Beautification, $4,960, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• Premier Properties – Façade, $11,000, Reviewing
  
• Sistergirls Kitchen – Signage, $6,000, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  Processing (PO# 2250333)
  
• Ferrante Hair Studio - Type: Landscape, $10,500, Approved by City Council - January 7, 2025
  
• The Outlet Thrift Store - 914 S. Cedar Ridge Dr. – Signage, $7,950, Approved by City Council - January 21, 2025
  
• 738 N. Main Street – Infrastructure, $1,175,000, Reviewing
  
• Leon Miller Commercial Properties – Signage/Paint, Reviewing
  
• Dr. Ricky Fain – Infrastructure, $3,085,735, Reviewing
  
• Duncanville Eats – Signage, $4,330.00, DCEDC Agenda Item – January 27, 2025

HOT FUNDS

• Great American Shootout (GASO) – $60,000, Approved; Processing (PO# 2250149)

SPONSORSHIPS

• Dallas County Sheriff’s Office/Duncanville Police 16th Annual Fire Truck Pull - $7,500.00, DCEDC Agenda Item – January 27, 2025

 Accounting and Reporting

Week of February 6, 2025, to February 12, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 73 invoices were processed, totaling $948,286.88.

APPLY TODAY!

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

• Animal Control Officer
  
• Parking Compliance Officer
  
• Regional Emergency Management Specialist
  
• Custodian – Part-Time
  
• Public Works Project Coordinator
  
• Crew Leader- Utilities
  
• School Crossing Guard
  
• Crew Leader -Streets (Drainage)
  
• Planning Manager
  
• Superintendent Streets
  
• City Engineer
  
• GIS analyst
  
• Economic Development Manager
  

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:

• Bingo with Valora Medical Group – Monday, February 17, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• AARP Drive Safe – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM
  
• Book Group – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM
  
• Bagel Social – Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM
  
• Black History Month Fireside Chat – Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM
  
• Trip: Dallas African American Museum in Dallas, Texas – Friday, February 21, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Bingo with United Healthcare – Friday, February 21, 2025| 10:30 AM
  
• Trip: Alley Cats Bowling in Arlington, Texas – Monday, February 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  
• Loteria – Monday, February 24, 2025 | 10:30 AM
  
• Ivory Truth Music Performance – Friday, February 14, 2025, | 10:00 AM

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

• Community Clean-up Day – Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board (KDB) and the community in cleaning up Red Bird Park at 401 W. Red Bird Ln. 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. For more information, contact the KDB at [email protected].
  
  
• Annual Garden Workshop – Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  Join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board for this year's Annual Garden Workshop.
  This FREE workshop will provide great information from Dallas County Master Gardeners! You don’t want to miss it! This year's topics include Soil Preparation with CA Hiscock and Rainwater Harvesting with Janet Nevil. NEW! Kids workshop – Details to come soon. For more information, contact the Parks Department at (972) 780-5072 or [email protected].

PARKS

• Ervey Morales accepted his promotion to Crew Leader of Sanitation, and Jonathan Deleon accepted his promotion to Field Supervisor of Parks. Congratulations to both of you on your promotions!
  
• Personnel received the first SeeMyLegacy request for a Dedication Bench for Noah Higgins at Armstrong Park. We are in the process of ordering materials to complete this request.
  
• Staff approved installing 4 new irrigation controllers in parks to provide water for new and various features.
  
• Crews are starting to install new decorative street banners on Main Street and Wheatland Road
  
• Staff completed the Keep Texas Beautiful Annual Report to fulfill the Gold Star Affiliate Recognition for 2024.
  
• Crews completed the pipe and cable installation at the Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve, including entrances along Danieldale Road.
  
• Staff continued leaf removal from Armstrong Park and subsequent adjacent buildings
  
• Crews started to install new Big Belly trash compactors at City Hall and the City of Duncanville Library.
  
• Crews continued the weekly work schedule for landscape maintenance, athletic ball field preparations, and park/ playground inspections
  

PROJECTS

• Harrington Park Bond Renovation Updates –
  
  • Installed erosion control fencing for the new soccer concessions stand
    
  • Removed shade structures inside the baseball complex to access heavy equipment to begin demolition of the baseball concessions stand
    
  • Demolition of the baseball concession stand was completed
    
  • Working with the City Health Inspector to confirm commercial grade appliances still meet standards for the project
    
  • Processed multiple requests for information to solidify specifications for the project
    
  • Working with city staff, contractors, and Halff and Associates to confirm details of flood plain impact from the project

Recreation Center

Class Highlight

• Pilates with Noemi Lusk – Various strengthening exercises on a mat using body weight to increase core strength, alignment, and mobility with minimal equipment. Class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 PM in the Northside Room. $40.00 per month or $10.00 per class. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.
• Yoga with Noemi Lusk – Combining Yoga and Mindfulness, becoming more aware of your body while moving and breathing. Reduces depression, anxiety, and stress. Class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:15 PM in the Northside Room. $40.00 per month or $10.00 per class. Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.

Upcoming Events 

Daddy Daughter Dance – Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Daddy Daughter Dance! Capture special daddy-daughter memories with a lovely evening that will include dinner, dancing, and much more. Tickets are $50.00 per couple and $15.00 for each additional daughter. Formal dress is required. All ages are welcome. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Duncanville Recreation Center front desk. For more information, please call (972) 780-5070.

Black History Month Fireside Chat – Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The City of Duncanville proudly hosts its annual Black History Month celebration with a special Fireside Chat event. This year’s theme centers on honoring the achievements and contributions of extraordinary leaders in our community. Attendees will enjoy a dynamic evening featuring live entertainment, thought-provoking discussions, and light refreshments in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. We invite you to join us for the Black History Month Fireside Chat, featuring a live performance by Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble and a Fireside Chat moderated by Sofine Lewis, with guest speakers Brittani Moncrease, Betty Culbreath, and LaTarah Edmond. Don’t miss this celebration of culture, history, and community. This event is FREE and open to the public. All community members are welcome.

Princess Tea Party – Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join us for a magical day with your favorite princesses! Escape to a magical world of fun, laughter, and amusement. Guests will have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with various princesses and take photos! Snacks will be served. Tickets are on sale now! $15.00 per child and $10.00 per adult. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Duncanville Recreation Center front desk. For more information, please call (972) 780-5070.

Items scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, City Council meeting:

• Public Hearing - Request for Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Duncanville High School, 900 West Camp Wisdom Road
  
  • The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at the January 13, 2025, meeting
    
  • Request deferred from the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, City Council meeting to the Tuesday, March 4, 2025, City Council meeting.
    
  • Approval of Ordinance tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, City Council meeting

New and Potential Projects

• Proposed New Development at 704 North Main Street
  
  • The latest site plan has been deemed acceptable by the Development Review Committee (DRC); The applicant intends to apply for a building permit application within the next couple of months.
    
• New development was proposed at 914 and 918 East Highway 67
  
  • The applicant met with staff on June 26, 2024, to discuss zoning submittal.
    
  • The applicant applied for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) request on July 18, 2024. Staff sent comments and markups on July 30, 2024. More items/information are needed to consider the application complete.
    
  • The applicant submitted revisions on August 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Planned Development request on October 17, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s end-user has changed, and the applicant will submit an updated site plan in January to go in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission in February.
    
• Proposed New Addition at 900 West Camp Wisdom Road (Duncanville High School)
  
  • The applicant submitted a zoning application for a Specific Use Permit request on October 2, 2024.
    
  • The applicant met with staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan to staff on November 20, 2024.
    
  • Staff met internally on November 26, 2024, to review the applicant’s latest site plan.
    
  • The applicant submitted an updated site plan and additional development plans on November 27, 2024. Staff reviewed their latest submittal on December 10, 2024.
    
  • The applicant’s Specific Use Permit (SUP) request will be moved to the January 13, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission.
    
  • The applicant is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council on February 4, 2025.
    
  • The applicant’s request has been deferred from February 4, 2025, City Council meeting to the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting
    
• Proposed Expansion at 515 West Center Street
  
  • The applicant was approved for a special exception to allow (6) additional accessory structures by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) on March 28, 2024.
    
  • The applicant submitted civil plans on July 22, 2024.
    
  • Utilities, Fire, and Engineering met with the applicant to discuss civil plans on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
    
  • Staff has approved the civil plans. A preconstruction meeting should take place soon, and the applicant will also apply for a building permit as well.
    
• 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 a 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 the applicant.
    
  • 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.

Active Projects

• Proposed New Development at 518 East Highway 67
  
  • The proposed project has moved forward to the building permit stage; a building permit was issued on December 18, 2023.
    
  • The 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
  
  • Specific Use Permit request for “Building Material Sales” approved by City Council on March 5, 2024.
    
  • Civils have been approved.
    
  • Building Plans have been approved, and a pre-construction meeting was held on July 23, 2024.
    
  • Building permit issued on August 16, 2024. Construction has begun, and inspections have been requested.
    
  • A certificate of occupancy was applied for on January 7, 2025.

Comprehensive Plan Update

• A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been posted to the city website by Chief Procurement Officer Elton Brock.
  
• A Pre-Statement of Qualifications Meeting for RFQ 24-0014 was held on March 6, 2024.
  
• A Statement of Qualifications due March 26, 2024, at 2 PM
  
• Evaluations were completed, and 3 firms have been selected.
  
• Recently, the Comprehensive Plan Committee selected 1 firm.
  
• The firm discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update during the work session at the July 16, 2024, City Council meeting.
  
• The selected firm’s contract was brought forth at the Duncanville Community Economic Development Corporation Board for approval on July 30, 2024.
  
• Discussion took place at the August 6, 2024, City Council meeting regarding the kick-off of The Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting occurred at Collab, located at Wheatland Plaza, 402 East Wheatland Road, on September 9, 2024.
  
• The first public workshop for the city's Comprehensive Plan was hosted on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Duncanville Fieldhouse and welcomed over 40 residents. A community survey was given to gather information from the community to further the progress of the plan's creation.
  
• On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Steering Committee met to continue discussing planning and project execution.
  
• The Comprehensive Plan Survey deadline has been extended to March 1, 2025, to allow the city to collect more surveys.
  
• On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee provided an informative update to the City Council, highlighting the progress and key developments in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
  
• In the first week of February, approximately 400 hundred survey responses were collected. The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee plans to meet in April, with the city aiming to adopt the new Comprehensive Plan by August 2025.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• 5 properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council in July of 2024 1 of the 5 properties no longer operate as a short-term rental.
  
• 4 properties were mailed a certified final notice from the Building Official on December 18, 2023.
  
• 1 The property was mailed a final notice from the Planning Division on January 19, 2024.
  
• 2 properties were mailed an initial notice from the Planning Division on January 19, 2024.
  
• The city has been in discussions with several companies that offer short-term rental tracking services and will make a final decision within the following weeks.

Temporary Workforce Housing Program

• 3 properties were granted a Specific Use Permit by the City Council on May 21, 2024. All 3 properties have completed inspection and registration for 2024.

Street Division

• Crews repaired the asphalt on Hill Terrance Drive was repaired.
  
• Crews cleaned 40 stormwater drainage grates and cleared debris.
  
• Staff cleaned 29 creek headwalls, which were cleared of debris.
  
• Crews marked 10 drainage utility locates.
  
• Staff repaired 44 potholes at various locations throughout the city.
  
• Crews poured concrete on Tenery Lane, Freeman Street, Camp Wisdom Road, and near a property on Hwy 67 for utility cut repairs.

• Water usage was 27,657,400 gallons during this reporting period, February 3– February 12, 2025, down from 28,271,000 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2025, when 4,670,600 gallons of water were used. There were 0.00 inches of precipitation during this period. An estimated 105,000 gallons of water loss occurred.

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 has an estimated completion date of September 2025.