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. 32 inspections have been completed since the previous update; 23 passed, 9 failed, and none were canceled. The primary reasons for the failed inspections were the absence of a Grounded/Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, missing carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and improper installation of water heaters.
  
• Since the Single-Family Rental Registration Program inspections in October 2024, 446 Certificates of Occupancy have been re-issued.
  
• This week, 102 Building inspections and 22 Health Inspections were conducted. The total amount of fees collected was $11,800.00.
  
• This week,150 permits were issued.
  

Read the Champion Newsletter for October 2024 and the October 21, 2024 Weekly Champion

West Nile Virus (WNV) Samples Results

Testing conducted by Dallas County Mosquito Control.

October 2, 2024 - Positive

October 9, 2024 - Negative

October 16, 2024 - Negative

October 23, 2024 - Negative

• Pappas Adult Basketball League, two courts – Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  
• Brodie Adult Recreation Basketball League, two courts – Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  
• Boo Bash, six courts – Friday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
• Players Tribe Basketball Camp, two courts – Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  
• Next-up Youth Basketball League, three courts – Sunday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Bridge Academy Basketball League, two courts – Sunday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
• Masters Adult Basketball League, three courts – Sunday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  

The Fire Department responded to 131 calls for service in the past seven days, which included:

• Fires: 5
  • 1 building fire in Desoto
    
  • 1 cooking fire in Duncanville
    
  • 2 vehicle fires, 1 in Duncanville and one in Cedar Hill
    
  • 1 dumpster fire in Duncanville
    
• Emergency Medical Service: 90
  
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: 12
  

Emergency Management:

• Regional Emergency Management Operations Coordinator Lauren Sanchez participated in Duncanville Special Event reviews.
  
• Emergency Management Specialist Raqheal Payne created Cedar Hill’s Scare on the Square event safety plan.
  
• Finalized the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for Cedar Hill and DeSoto.
  

Fire Marshal:

The week the Fire Marshal’s Office conducted 8 Plan Reviews, completed 4 Building Inspections, 1 Food Truck Inspection, and 3 Fire Suppression System Acceptance Tests.

• On October 14 and 15, the Police Department held two range days in preparation for the upcoming handgun qualifications.
  
• On October 15, Chief Stogner, Assistant Chief Tijerina, and Assistant Chief Wilcots attended the funeral of retired Duncanville police officer Charles “Chuck” Ratliff. The service was held at the DFW National Cemetery. Chuck Ratliff was a member of the police department’s first narcotics team and worked with the department for 23 years.
  
• On October 15, at the City Council meeting, Officer Anai Figueroa, who has been with the department for four years, was honored with a Life-Savings Award for her quick response to assist a baby who wasn’t breathing.
  
• The Police Department is continuing preparation for the National Drug Take Back event and Open House. Both events will occur at the Duncanville Police Department on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
  

Accounting & Reporting – Week of October 17 to October 23:

• Electronic Funds Transfer Payments: 62 invoices were processed, totaling $1,872,937.50.

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

• Police Officer
  
• Firefighter
  
• Utilities Maintenance I
  
• Utilities Maintenance II
  
• Crew Leader – Utilities
  
• Building Official
  
• Animal Control Officer
  
• Recreation Center Manager
  
• Senior Center Attendant
  
• IT Intern (unpaid)
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker I
  
• Streets Maintenance Worker II
  
• Crew Leader – Streets (Drainage)
  
• City Forester
  
• Special Events Planner
  
• IT Director
  
• Project Manager
  
• Fieldhouse Building Attendant
  
• Fieldhouse Front Desk Attendant – Part-Time
  

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:

• Movie Day feat. Hubie Halloween – Friday, October 25 | 1:00 PM
  

PARKS

• Crews painted soccer fields
  
• Staff prepped for Duncanville Boys Baseball Inc. end-of-season tournament
  
• Crews mowed the Fire Station and non-overseeded fields at Harrington Park
  
• New plant removal and till soil additions for planter beds have been completed
  

Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board

S.E.E.D Workday – Saturday, October 26 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Save the date! The Keep Duncanville Beautiful (KDB) Sustainability Engagement Efforts in Duncanville (S.E.E.D) focuses on enhancing our community’s natural beauty. Volunteers are needed to help sow the wildflower prairie restoration plots at Lakeside Park. To volunteer and for more information contact KDB at [email protected].

Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, November 2 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join the City of Duncanville and Keep Duncanville Beautiful for its annual Arbor Day Tree Planting & Celebration from 9:00 AM —11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, at Armstrong Park! Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Educational materials on trees will be provided, a new tree will be dedicated, and free saplings will be distributed to attendees while supplies last. Saplings are limited to two per household.

To volunteer and for more information contact KDB at [email protected].

Pumpkin Collection - Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Keep Duncanville Beautiful (KDB) for a Pumpkin Collection benefitting the Izzy Wildlife Rescue & Rehab! KDB will collect unpainted pumpkins of any size to support an important cause. For more information, contact KDB at [email protected].

Recreation Center

• Tumbling, Pickleball, and Jazzercise maintain many students in their classes and are accepting new students.
  • Jazzercise meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Aerobics Room | $69.00 monthly fee
    
  • Tumbling meets every Wednesday in the East Gym | $60.00 monthly fee
    
  • Pickleball meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the East Gym | Free with Recreation Center membership or $5.00 with a Day Pass
    
• Contact the Recreation Center at (972) 780-5070 for more information.
  

Boo Bash – Friday, October 25 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Something spooky is brewing at the Duncanville Fieldhouse! Join us on Friday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for a FREE and fun family event. There will be games, bounce houses, music, and much more! Be sure to bring your candy bag, and don’t forget to put on your favorite costume!

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting – Board Training only.

Items scheduled for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. Date to be determined.

• Variance requests to reduce the minimum lot area and minimum lot width at 10 Fairway Drive.
  
• Variance request to permit an existing patio and concrete slab encroaching into the build-to-line at 1427 Oriole Boulevard.
  
• Variance requests to reduce the minimum lot width at 627 Michaels Drive.

Short-Term Rental Registration

• In July 2022, the City Council granted 5 Properties a Specific Use Permit. 1 of the 5 properties no longer operates as a short-term rental.
  
• The City has been in discussions with several companies that offer short-term rental tracking services. The City 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. 3 properties have completed inspection and registration for the year 2024.

Operation: Clean Duncanville

Operation: Clean Duncanville, our semi-annual clean-up event, was held on Saturday, October 19. Several staff members from different City departments made it a successful event. Residents disposed of bulk trash and brush, recycled electronics, and shredded unwanted paper. More than 300 cars attended the event, and several attendees stopped at multiple stations. 80 cubic yards of trash and 40 cubic yards of brush were collected. We are awaiting the total amount of paper shredded and electronics recycled.

We look welcoming Duncanville residents the 2025 Operation: Clean Duncanville event!

Street Division

• Crews repaired sidewalks on Redman Lane and Naples Drive.
  
• 77 potholes have been repaired throughout the City.
  
• 2 storm drainage concrete inlets were repaired on Steger Drive.
  
• Crews assisted with traffic control at Duncan Switch by placing traffic cones and barricades.
  
• A tree was removed from the roadway on Jungle Drive.
  
• Crews checked 75 drainage inlets and cleaned 35.
  
• The drainage ditch at Rotary Park (West Wheatland Road) was reshaped.
  
• Crews assisted with traffic control at the Duncanville High School football game, placing barricades and cones.

Utilities Division 

Water usage was 39,980,600 gallons during this reporting period, October 14 –October 20, 2024, down from 42,383,600 the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, when 6,371,800 gallons of water was used. There was 0.00 inches of precipitation during this period. An estimated 727,251 gallons of water loss, including a water main break. 

CIP Construction

• Wren Avenue and Oriole Boulevard Water Main Replacement I-20 Aerial Crossing
  • Staff are working with the contractor to close out the project. There are no new updates.
  Softwood Drive Sanitary Sewer Aerial Crossing Repair
  
  • The sewer line installation is complete. Crews await materials testing and manhole liners.
  Ten Mile Creek Embankment and Drainage Improvements
  
  • Stoic Construction is completing the last components of the project. There are no new updates.
  Oriole ADA Sidewalk Improvements
  
  • Staff are working with the contractor to begin closing the project. The final inspection is scheduled for this week.
  Harrington Park/Ten Mile
  
  • The project remains on schedule. There are no new updates to report.
  Pipebursting
  • Insituform Technologies, LLC, continues pipebursting on Shady Tree Place. Street repairs have begun.

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.