City of Duncanville

• A total of 15 Rental inspections were scheduled this week; 4 passed, 11 failed, and 0 were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, inadequate ground rods, and water heaters not meeting current code standards.
• 4 Single-Family Rental Certificates of Occupancy have been reissued for this week.
• 0 apartment unit inspections were completed and 2 complaints.
• There were 91 total Building inspections this week. 55 inspections passed, 19 failed, 2 canceled, and 15 were partially passed.
• 41 building permits were issued this week
• This week, there were 17 total health inspections: 0 for the annual renewal, 0 for the health certificate of occupancy, 5 for the annual swimming pool inspection, 10 routine health inspections, and 2 health complaints.
• The total amount of fees collected was $12,260.00

Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting

You're invited to a special Joint Boards and Commissions Meeting as we launch the first presentation of the Duncanville Comprehensive Plan! Join us Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Duncanville Fieldhouse (1700 S. Main St.) for an evening of community connection, party bites, and prizes. Come celebrate the future of the City of Champions!

Read the draft Comprehensive Plan.

Read the Champion Newsletter for July 2025 (included with your monthly utility bill) and the
July 14, 2025 Weekly Champion.

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West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

June 25, 2025 - Negative

July 2, 2025 - No update

July 9, 2025 - Negative

July 16, 2025 - Negative

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 7 – Monday - Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  
• GASO (Great American Shootout) VI Basketball Tournament - 6 courts -Friday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Sunday Morning Church Service - Sunday, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Suite #101C, the Center
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League - 3 courts - Sunday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  
• US Sports Nike Basketball Camp - 2 courts - Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  
• Next-up youth Basketball League - 3 courts- Sunday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

Fire Administration 

• Attended the Duncanville Lions Club meeting.
  
• Attended Computer Assisted Dispatch-Records Management System implementation meetings.
  
• Attended a meeting to prepare for the July 15, 2025, City Council meeting.
  
• Provided Duncanville Fire Department’s quarterly update to the City Council.
  
• Attended a bi-weekly meeting with Interim City Manager Richard Abernethy.

Fire Operations:
Data not available – due to computer issues at the Duncanville Fire Station.

Emergency Management:

• Emergency Management Coordinator Lauren Sanchez is deployed to Kerrville, Texas, as a member of the State of Texas Incident Support Task Force to support flood recovery operations.
  
• The Emergency Management Team (EMT) attended the DeSoto Council meeting for adoption of the updated Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
  
• The Emergency Management Team attended the DeSoto Council meeting for adoption of the updated Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
  
• EMT facilitated the Wildfire Mitigation Grant meeting between the Wichita Falls Fire Department and the Cedar Hill Fire Department.
  
• EMT facilitated a siren inspection review meeting with OmniWarn, the City of DeSoto Fire Department, and the City of Cedar Hill Fire Department.
  
• EMT continued work on the Debris Management Plan update, the September Preparedness Fair, and the Emergency Management Plan Annex G update.
  
• EMT monitored weekend storms.

Emergency Medical Services

• Division Chief Kevin Bragg is attending the Pinnacle Conference in Phoenix, covering the latest trends in pre-hospital medical care.

Fire Marshal’s Office

• Inspections:
  • Business:9
  • Food trucks: 1
    
• Miscellaneous:
  • Attended the July 15, 2025, City Council meeting to monitor occupancy load and manage overflow in the Senior Center.
    
  • Was called out for a fire investigation on July 15, 2025.

PERSONNEL

• Recruit Victor Gonzalez completed week 5, while Recruits Kevin Sanchez and George Smith completed week 9.

COMMUNITY CORNER

• We extend our sincere thanks to J & S Towing for their generous delivery of cookies to the Duncanville Police Department. Your thoughtful gesture was greatly appreciated. Our officers truly appreciated the delicious midday treat!
  

Upcoming Events:

• All About Animals, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:15 AM. Kids, are you ready for fun interactive guessing games with live animals? Join the fun with rhymes, clues, and real animals!
  
• Duncanville Drawing Club, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Come draw with us! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, you’ll find a welcoming group, helpful tips, good coffee, sweet treats, and plenty of creative fun.

Ongoing Adult Programs:

• Puzzle Time, Mondays at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Come work on jigsaw puzzles with others.
  
• Spanish Conversation, Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Come and practice your Spanish skills with other learners.
  
• Computer Basics, Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 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 to 7:45 PM. Get help with your own devices or on one of our public computers.
  
• Language Exchange, Fridays at 10:00 AM. Learn and teach through conversation. English and Spanish exchange.
  
• Calm Canvas, Fridays at 4:00 PM. Paint according to different themes!
  
• 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.
  
• Crafternoon, Saturdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Come work on your crafting projects of all kinds with others.

Ongoing Youth Programs:

• LEGO™ Maniacs, Mondays at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Come play with Legos!
  
• Board Games, Mondays at 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
  
• VET’s Artcycle Club, Wednesdays at 2:00 PM. Ages 7-12 only, limit 35. No entry after 2:10 PM.
  
• Teen Advisory Guild, Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. Ages 13-18.
  
• Preschool Story Time, Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Ages 3-6 years and a caregiver.
  
• Preschool Craft, Thursdays at 10:45 AM. Ages 3-6 years and a caregiver.
  
• Nursery Rhyme Time, Thursdays at 11:15 AM. Ages 0-3 years and a caregiver.
  
• KEVA (Knowledge, Exploration, and Visual Arts) Planks Thursdays at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Kids build with wooden planks.
  

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.

Thank you for your continued support as we bring vibrant, community-focused events to Duncanville!  

Business Retention, Expansion and Recruitment Activities

• Ziggie's Coffee Shop
  Southeast Corner of Danieldale & Main Street
  
  
• Global Site Location Industries
  Commercial-Industrial Districts
  
  
• La Nueva Puntada
  417 Camp Wisdom Road
  
  
• Legacy Periothrodonics
  555 West Wheatland Road
  
  
• Duncanville Nutrition
  111 South Cedar Ridge Road Suite 135

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

 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 10, 2025, to July 16, 2025:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 53 invoices were processed, totaling $723,689.02.

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
  
• Meter Technician I
  
• Executive Assistant – Parks & Recreation

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 testing 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

Week of July 21 – July 25

• Alley Cats Bowling – Monday, July 21, 2025 |10:00 AM
  
• Bingo with Staff – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |10:30 AM
  
• Mystery Lunch – Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |12:00 PM
  
• Coffee with the Mayor – Thursday, July 24, 2025 |12:00 PM
  
• Matter of Balance Workshop – Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 1:00 PM
  
• Casino Night and Candlelight Prom – Thursday, July 24, 2025| 4:00 PM

Keep Duncanville Beautiful

Upcoming Events

Native Landscape Workshop– Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | D.L. Hopkins Senior Center 206 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116

PARKS

• Crews painted the Duncanville Fieldhouse banquet rooms.
  
• Crews prepared for the DuncanSwitch Street Market this Saturday, July 19, 2025.
  
• Crews continued Splashpad maintenance, receiving additional chemicals, and performing routine maintenance.
  
  • Splashpad Maintenance Closure Dates: July 28, 2025, and August 18, 2025.

Harrington Park Bond Project

• Preparations for the pouring of the baseball concession slab in the next week

Recreation Center

Upcoming Events

Our annual summer Pickleball Camp will take place on July 21, 23, and 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The camp has reached its maximum capacity of 24 participants. Richard Watkins will coach children ages 9 to 12, while Jeremy Koontz will instruct the younger group, ages 4 to 8. Lunch will be provided for all campers on each of the three days. For beginners, the camp will cover all key topics from the ground up, including the rules of the game, hand-eye coordination, and proper form development. Returning participants will benefit from a comprehensive review of these core components to further develop their skills.

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

• July 21 – 23, 25 - Pickleball Camp - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  
• December 13 - Cookies With Santa - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  
• December 17 - Family Game Night - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  

On July 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM, all Boards, including the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments, will be participating in the Comprehensive Plan Joint Meeting Block Party at the Duncanville Fieldhouse, located at 1700 South Main Street, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.

1. The Duncanville City Council will hold a public hearing for Case #2025-00013, a request by 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. - Denied by City Council.
   
2. The Duncanville City Council will hold a public hearing for Case #2025-00004, an application for a SUP (Specific Use Permit) to allow for 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. - Denied by City Council.
   
3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to Council Case #2025-00003, an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the use of “Short Term Rental” on real property located at 710 Valley Hill Road, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.
   
4. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to Council Case #2025-00005, an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow for the use of “Auto Repair and Services Major”, with an exception for the Specific Use Permit to be reevaluated in 5 years and to include that any inoperable vehicle must be removed after 60 days. This property is located at 508 East Red Bird Lane, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.
   
5. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to Council Case #2025-00007, an application for a Specific Use Permit to allow for a “Short Term Rental” on real property located at 209 North Royal Oak Drive, City of Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas.

Summit Pump Station
Staff are awaiting the arrival of the new generator for the Summit Pump Station. It is expected to arrive this week.

Pipebursting
Utility repairs are ongoing as part of the Wheatland Road and Mauk Branch Creek pipe bursting project. The installation of the lining for the 8” water line began on June 30, 2025.

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 cleaned creek headwall locations throughout the city.
  
• Crew removed and cleaned the debris from Forest Court.
  
• Crews poured concrete utilities on Nob Hill Drive, Green Tree Lane, Greenway Drive, and Fouts Avenue.
  
• Crew removed two fallen trees from the right-of-way on Wind Ridge Drive and Corinthian Place.
  
• Crew repaired 15 potholes at various locations throughout the city.

Right Of Way Permits

• Candlelight Subdivision – Atmos Energy is replacing a gas main and services. They are on phase 2 of 4 for this subdivision.
  
• Irwin Kessler from Hill City to Duncanville Road – Atmos Energy is replacing a gas main and services.
  
• North Cedar Ridge Drive from Camp Wisdom Road to Middale Road – Atmos Energy is relocating a gas main and service for the upcoming Cedar Ridge Improvements project.
  
• North Cedar Ridge Drive – Zayo Communications is relocating their fiber optic cables for the upcoming Cedar Ridge Drive Improvements project.
  
• Camp Wisdom Road – Locates have been completed, and the contractor is approved to begin work on the city fiber run.

 Utilities Division 

• During July 7 through July 13, 2025, 33,587,400 gallons of water were pumped. The estimated water loss for that week was 720,197 gallons.
  
• Hydromax USA continues to exercise valves and GIS 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.