Duncanville, Texas
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City Council
The Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment to revise regulations for boarding houses and group homes. They will also hear briefings on an animal ordinance update, a drainage master plan, and the Danieldale Road Diet. The consent agenda includes a parking ordinance amendment and a health benefits broker contract worth up to $239,660.
- Public hearing and ordinance to revise allowed zoning districts and definitions for boarding houses and group homes
- Consider revocation of Specific Use Permit No. 2232 at 711 Camp Wisdom Road
- Resolution authorizing $239,660 contract with HUB International for health benefit broker services
- Consider a resolution approving a mural permit and design for the Duncanville Fieldhouse at 1700 S. Main Street
- Briefing on the Danieldale Road Diet project
Civil Service Commission
City Council
This special-called meeting focuses on filling vacancies on several city boards and commissions. The council will receive public comments, interview applicants for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Engagement Board, Library Advisory Board, Park & Recreation Advisory Board, and Arts Commission, and discuss potential appointments, dismissals, duties, or elimination of boards. An executive session will address personnel matters for specific boards, followed by possible action.
- Interviews and discussion of appointments for five boards/commissions
- Discussion of possible elimination of certain boards
- Executive session on personnel for Planning & Zoning, Board of Adjustment, Community and Economic Development Corporation, and TIF Zone Number One
- Public comments accepted in person and by email before 4 PM on meeting day
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The Community Engagement Advisory Board will decide whether to host a public forum about a proposed development at 1023 S. Cockrell Hill Road. The board will also approve minutes from May 14, 2026, and receive briefings on new resident outreach, a Hispanic Coalition initiative, and youth outreach including the Teen Council. Routine items include planning for National Night Out and a board logo.
- Consider request from city administration to host a Duncanville Forum regarding proposed development at 1023 S. Cockrell Hill Road and determine next steps
- Review and approve May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review concept for Panther Family Comic for new resident outreach
- Debrief Forum I and finalize plans for Forum II (Boards and Commission Expo)
- Receive status update on Teen Council Initiative for youth outreach
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Community Engagement Advisory Board
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Tax Increment Financing
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
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Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
Arts Commission
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Library Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Community Engagement Advisory Board
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
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Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
Arts Commission
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Community Engagement Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
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Tax Increment Financing
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
Arts Commission
Library Advisory Board
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Community Engagement Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
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Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
Arts Commission
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Community Engagement Advisory Board
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Tax Increment Financing
Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
Arts Commission
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Library Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Arts Commission
Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
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Community Engagement Advisory Board
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Arts Commission
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Recent meetings
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and vote on two requests from Nivardo Meraz for reduced front setbacks at 4 and 6 Belmont Place. The board will also consider approving minutes from March and May 2026 meetings.
- ZBA-2026-00005: Setback variance for 6 Belmont Place (Lot 35A, Thoroughbred Hills Replat, 1.221 acres)
- ZBA-2026-00006: Setback variance for 4 Belmont Place (Lot 36, Thoroughbred Hills Replat, 0.4265 acres)
- Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from March 5, 2026 and May 7, 2026 meetings
City Council
This is a workshop session only; no votes will be taken. The City Council will hear a presentation and discuss funding strategies for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds, Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) programs, the Capital Improvement Plan, one-time funding opportunities, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and potential operational changes for the FY 2026-27 financial outlook.
- Discuss Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund strategies
- Discuss DCEDC programs and initiatives
- Discuss Capital Improvement Plan and one-time funding opportunities
- Discuss revenue enhancement and cost reduction measures
- Discuss potential operational changes for FY 2026-27
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will consider applications for the Duncanville Poet Laureate and make a recommendation to City Council for the July 2026–July 2027 term. They will also discuss a Fieldhouse Mural recommendation request and receive presentations on the Old Rail Station and Junction, along with reports on past events and policy topics.
- Poet Laureate application recommendation to City Council (July 4, 2026 – July 3, 2027)
- Fieldhouse Mural Recommendation Request
- Presentation on Old Rail Station and Junction with Tim Maiden
- Discussion of Art Gifting Policy
- Review of Olden Year Museum Business Mixer
Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
This meeting includes a public hearing and action on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 DCEDC budget, a public hearing and action to repeal a $3,800 signage grant to Take Out Burgers at 795 W Wheatland Road, and briefings on the BloomFest music & arts festival, the July 4th celebration, the Better Block traffic calming initiative, and a proposal to redevelop the former Ben Franklin Apothecary building at 302 N. Main Street into a boutique hotel and wellness spa (Project Oasis). The board will also discuss submitting a nomination for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation and will convene into executive session for economic development negotiations.
- Public hearing and action on FY 2026-2027 DCEDC budget
- Public hearing and action on repeal of $3,800 signage grant to Take Out Burgers at 795 W Wheatland Road
- Briefing on redevelopment of 302 N. Main Street as boutique hotel and wellness spa (Project Oasis)
- Briefing on Duncanville Better Block Traffic Calming Initiative
- Discuss nomination for federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program
City Council
The council will hold a work session to discuss agenda items including a briefing on revoking a special use permit at 711 Camp Wisdom and the Better Block traffic calming initiative. In regular session, they will vote on four economic development incentive agreements with local businesses totaling up to $85,242, and consider a resolution for hotel occupancy revenue for July 4th events. The consent agenda includes the appointment of Michael Hoffmeyer to the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation.
- Discuss revoking Specific Use Permit No. 2232 at 711 Camp Wisdom (work session briefing)
- Economic development incentive up to $30,000 for Red Bird Bowling Lanes at 1114 S. Main Street
- Economic development incentive up to $30,000 for A2Z Trading LLC DBA JZ Embroidery at 910 S. Cedar Ridge Drive
- Economic development incentive up to $2,500 for Lin and Jen's Hats On! LLC at 204 N. Main Street, Suite 101
- Economic development incentive up to $22,742 for People Folks LLC at 202 W. Center Street, Suite 103
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
The Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board will hold a regular meeting to receive public comments, approve minutes from April and May 2026 meetings, and discuss the KDB Event Calendar to finalize details for upcoming events and plan the next three months. Staff and board member updates will also be received. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.
- Approve minutes from regular meetings held on April 20, 2026 and May 18, 2026
- Discuss KDB Event Calendar and finalize details for upcoming events
- Plan tentative details for events over the next three months
- Receive staff reports and board member announcements
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The Duncanville Community Engagement Advisory Board will discuss several outreach initiatives including a new resident proposal called 'Duncan and the Panther,' youth outreach via a Teen Council, and planning for the June 15 Duncanville Forum. The board will also receive public comments and consider approval of April meeting minutes.
- New Resident Outreach – Discuss proposal for Duncan and the Panther and determine next steps
- Youth Outreach – Review status of the Teen Council Initiative
- Duncanville Forum – Discuss planning progress for June 15 forum and Board and Commission format
- Outreach to Hispanic Coalition
- National Night Out ongoing planning
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a potential bike lane on Danieldale Road from Main Street to Green Tree, and a facility joint-use agreement with the Duncanville Independent School District. The board will also receive updates on recent events, the FY27 budget process, and the creation of the Ladd Steering Committee.
- Discuss bike lane on Danieldale Road from Main Street to Green Tree
- Discuss facility joint-use agreement with DISD
- FY27 Budget process update
- Schedule joint meeting with Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
- Creation of the Ladd Steering Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to revise allowed zoning districts for boarding and group homes, add definitions, and require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in several residential districts. It will also consider six plat replats and a zoning amendment to add a tattoo shop use in Planned Development 1817.
- Text amendment to revise Chapter 12C boarding/group home regulations and add SUP requirement in SF-43, SF-13, SF-10, SF-7, and TF-7 districts
- Replat of two lots into one at 110 S. Cedar Ridge Road (0.895 acres)
- Replat of two lots into one at 743 W. Camp Wisdom Road (1.14 acres)
- Replat of one lot into two at 402 E. Wheatland Road (7.501 acres)
- Zoning amendment to add 'tattoo shop' as permitted use in PD-1817 at 100 S. Main Street
Library Advisory Board
The board will receive public comments, consider approving minutes from the March 5 and April 23 regular meetings, and hear updates from the director and assistant director. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from March 5, 2026 and April 23, 2026 regular meetings
- Receive public comments (2-minute limit per speaker)
- Director's report
- Assistant Director's report
- New business discussion
City Council
The Duncanville City Council will hold a work session on bridge maintenance and parks projects, then convene a regular session. Key decisions include a consent agenda with a $7,698 grant for automatic license plate readers, a $948,750 uniform contract, renewal of a regional fire protection agreement, and a $122,053 bus purchase. Individual consideration items include election of the Mayor Pro Tem and appointments to the Audit Committee.
- Grant of $7,698 from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for three automatic license plate readers
- Uniform contract with Impact Promotional Services, LLC: estimated annual $165,000, 5-year total not to exceed $948,750
- Renewal of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Regional Fire Protection (Automatic Aid) with Cedar Hill and DeSoto
- Purchase of a G5 commercial bus from Rush Truck Centers for $122,053 via cooperative contract
- Removal of 'No Parking' signs along Fairwood Place
The Duncanville City Council approved a consent agenda of resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of a bus and the removal of parking signs. The council also elected Councilmember Kyle Pennebaker as the new Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Elected Kyle Pennebaker as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Appointed Audit Committee members (5-0)
- Approved Arts Commission grant recommendations (5-0)
- Approved CDBG project applications (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of G5 commercial bus ($122,053)
- Authorized removal of 'No Parking' signs on Fairwood Place
- Authorized acceptance of $7,698.08 Justice Assistance Grant
City Council
The City Council will conduct interviews and discuss appointments for eight boards and commissions, including the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Community Engagement Board. They will also discuss potential elimination or changes to certain boards. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session on personnel matters related to those appointments.
- Interviews and discussion of appointments for Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning, Community Engagement, DCEDC, Library Advisory, Park & Recreation, Arts Commission, and TIF boards
- Discussion of appointments, dismissals, duties, and/or elimination of possible boards
- Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel discussions on Planning & Zoning, Board of Adjustment, DCEDC, and TIF boards
- Public comment period accepting oral and written comments
- Reconvene into open session to act on executive session results
Arts Commission
The Duncanville Arts Commission will consider approving the Poet Laureate Policy and Application, and discuss an invitation from the Duncanville Public Library to participate in the Summer Reading Club Kickoff. They will also discuss the upcoming June Arts & Business Mixer and receive reports on recent events, including a Temporary Art Activation Permit presentation.
- Consider Poet Laureate Policy and Application
- Discuss June Arts & Business Mixer and future mixers
- Consider invitation from Duncanville Public Library for Summer Reading Club Kickoff
- Receive Ellafair post-event report and BloomFest debrief
- Presentation on Temporary Art Activation Permit (TAAP) by Ron Thompson
City Council
This special-called meeting includes a work session briefing on the Life School project, followed by an executive session for legal consultation on the Life School vs. City of Duncanville litigation. The council may take action after the closed session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Briefing and deliberation on the status of the Life School project
- Executive session for legal consultation on Life School vs. City of Duncanville under Texas Gov't Code 551.071
- Potential action resulting from executive session discussion
The Duncanville City Council voted to authorize a settlement agreement regarding the Life School property. The council also directed the attorney to present the settlement to the court. No further action was taken on the proposed restrictions.
- Authorized Mayor to sign settlement agreement (7-0)
- Directed attorney to present settlement to judge (6-1)
- Executive session held for legal consultation (551.071)
- Citizens presented proposed restrictions for Life School
Tax Increment Financing
The Duncanville TIF Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes, a director's report, and board member updates. A planned discussion and vote on board priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026, including targeted intersections for infrastructure investments, has been canceled.
- Approval of March 19, 2026 board meeting minutes
- Discussion of board priorities and infrastructure investment nodes (canceled)
- Executive session for economic development negotiations (canceled)
City Council
The Duncanville City Council will hold a work session briefing on an optional homestead exemption and police facility needs, then convene a regular session to consider consent items including a $122,056 contract for ADA ramp improvements and a fee schedule amendment. Individual consideration includes two zoning changes: one for duplex housing at 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Rd and one for multi-family at 1435 Candlelight Ave. The council will also vote on a resolution recognizing public works professionals as first responders and receive reports on finances, the fieldhouse, and proposed smoking ordinance changes. Additionally, the council will meet in closed session on legal and personnel matters.
- Zoning change for 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Rd from SF-10 to TF-7 (duplex residential)
- Zoning change for 1435 Candlelight Ave from LOR to MF-21 (multi-family residential)
- Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule
- Contract award to CCGMG LLC Series B for ADA ramp improvements for $122,056
- Resolution recognizing Public Works Professionals as First Responders
The Duncanville City Council approved the consent agenda, including fee schedule amendments and a road contract. The council denied two zoning requests for duplex and multi-family housing. No action was taken following the executive session.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Approved fee schedule amendment (7-0)
- Approved road contract for ADA ramp improvements (7-0)
- Denied zoning request for duplex at 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Road (0-7)
- Denied zoning request for multi-family at 1435 Candlelight Avenue (0-7)
- Granted extra time for citizen Cliff Boyd (7-0)
- Closed public hearing for zoning request 12 (7-0)
- No action taken following executive session
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
The Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board will meet to discuss updates to residential curb appeal rules, including holiday décor and the Native Yard of the Quarter program. The board will also finalize details for upcoming events and review the event calendar for the next three months. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.
- Discuss updates to residential curb appeal rules (holiday décor, Native Yard of the Quarter)
- Finalize district responsibilities and BBA
- Finalize submission dates for curb appeal programs
- Discuss KDB Event Calendar and upcoming events
- Approve minutes from regular meeting on April 20, 2026
Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
The Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation will hold public hearings and consider approving incentive agreements with four businesses: Red Bird Bowling Lanes ($30,000), A2Z Trading LLC dba JZ Embroidery ($30,000), Lin and Jen's Hats On, LLC ($2,500), and People Folks LLC ($22,742). The board will also receive a briefing on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget and may enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations and real property.
- Consider $30,000 infrastructure/pavement grant for Red Bird Bowling Lanes at 1114 S. Main St.
- Consider $30,000 infrastructure/landscaping/pavement/signage/paint grant for A2Z Trading LLC at 910 S. Cedar Ridge Dr.
- Consider $2,500 signage grant for Lin and Jen's Hats On, LLC at 204 N. Main St., Suite 101
- Consider $22,742 infrastructure/signage grant for People Folks LLC at 202 W. Center St., Suite 103
- Proposed FY2026-2027 DCEDC budget workshop (no action)
The board unanimously approved incentive agreements with four Duncanville businesses for infrastructure, pavement, landscaping, signage, and paint grants. Red Bird Bowling Lanes ($30,000), A2Z Trading LLC ($30,000), Lin and Jen's Hats On ($2,500), and People Folks LLC ($22,742) each received approval. The board also approved the April 27 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes from April 27 Regular DCEDC Meeting (4-0-0)
- Approved $30,000 incentive agreement with Red Bird Bowling Lanes for infrastructure/pavement at 1114 S. Main St. (4-0-0)
- Approved $30,000 incentive agreement with A2Z Trading LLC for infrastructure/landscaping/pavement/signage/paint at 910 S. Cedar Ridge Dr. (4-0-0)
- Approved $2,500 signage grant with Lin and Jen's Hats On at 204 N. Main St., noting exception for less than one year in business (4-0-0)
- Approved $22,742 incentive agreement with People Folks LLC for infrastructure/signage at 202 W. Center St., noting exception for less than one year (4-0-0)
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The board will receive public comments, consider meeting minutes, and then hold briefings on several outreach initiatives. Discussions include a debrief on the BloomFest event, a proposed internal timeline, a town hall forum, youth and new resident outreach, and engagement with the Hispanic Coalition. Updates on coordination with Dallas County regarding FIFA are also on hold.
- Consider April 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Debrief on BloomFest Event
- Discussion on Town Hall - Duncanville Forum
- Youth Outreach - Teen Council
- Coordination with Dallas County after FIFA
Arts Commission
The Duncanville Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to consider approving minutes from March 24, hear public comments, and receive commissioner reports. The main action items are four grant proposals for community art projects. The commission will also hear a presentation on the Temporary Art Activation Permit, discuss the D'ville Voices podcast, and review a mural report.
- Consider grant request for 'Art Exhibit' project
- Consider grant request for 'Midsummer Music Festival'
- Consider grant request for 'Museum of Art Building Mural Project'
- Consider grant request for 'Rebloom Creative Reuse Pop-Ups'
- Presentation of Temporary Art Activation Permit (TAAP) by Ron Thompson
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review minutes from a joint meeting with the City Council and discuss action steps. They will also consider performance-based lighting agreements, a public-private partnership grounds lease for park land, and opportunities for therapeutic recreation programming. Updates cover recent events, the FY27 budget process, and scheduling a joint meeting with the Community and Economic Development Corporation.
- Discuss public-private partnership grounds lease within parks
- Discuss performance-based lighting agreements
- Review joint meeting with City Council on April 13, 2026, and necessary action steps
- Discuss opportunities for therapeutic recreation programming
- Updates include FY27 Budget process and Ladd Nature Preserve Advisory Committee
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on four items: three replats to combine two lots into one at 110 S. Cedar Ridge Road, 743 W. Camp Wisdom Road, and 402 E. Wheatland Road; and a zoning amendment to allow a tattoo shop as a permitted use in Planned Development 1817 at 100 S. Main Street. The board will also consider approval of the April 13, 2026, meeting minutes and receive public comment.
- Public hearing and request to replat two lots into one at 110 S. Cedar Ridge Road (0.895 acres, Victorian Village Replat Addition)
- Public hearing and request to replat two lots into one at 743 W. Camp Wisdom Road (1.14 acres, Irwin Keasler Development Red Bird No. 5 Addition)
- Public hearing and request to replat two lots into one at 402 E. Wheatland Road (7.501 acres, Wheatland Plaza Shopping Center)
- Public hearing and request to amend PD-1817 to add 'tattoo shop' as a permitted use at 100 S. Main Street (1.31 acres, Main Statin Addition)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for a sign variance to increase the maximum height of a digital billboard at 702 E. Highway 67. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. Public comments on non-agenda items will be accepted.
- Public hearing on sign variance ZBA-2026-00003 for digital billboard height increase at 702 E. Highway 67
- Consideration of meeting minutes from March 5, 2026
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rename a segment of Shady Trail Drive to Bill Willborn Drive. The council will also discuss a residential rental registration and inspection program, a STAR Transit annual update and budget changes, and a potential development at 100 E Wheatland Rd. Other actions include approving certificates of obligation, a budget amendment, and proclamations for Police Week, Small Business Week, and Drinking Water Week.
- Public hearing and ordinance to rename Shady Trail Drive (from South Main Street to Bob Lee Boulevard) to Bill Willborn Drive
- Consider a non-binding Letter of Intent with Cenzo's Pizza & Deli for development at 100 E Wheatland Rd
- Discuss residential rental registration and inspection program
- STAR Transit FY 25-26 annual update and FY 27 budget changes briefing
- Consent agenda includes issuance of Series 2026 Certificates of Obligation and amendment to procurement policies
The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions including a street name change and budget adjustments. They also authorized a non-binding letter of intent for a pizza and deli development proposal.
- Approved renaming Shady Trail Drive to Bill Willborn Drive (7-0)
- Approved FY 2025-26 Budget amendment (7-0)
- Approved non-binding Letter of Intent with Cenzo's Pizza & Deli, LLC for 100 E Wheatland Rd. (7-0)
- Approved issuance and sale of Series 2026 Revenue Certificates of Obligation (7-0)
- Approved notice of intention to issue Series 2026A Certificates of Obligation (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including procurement policy amendments and MVCPA Grant (7-0)
Civil Service Commission
The Duncanville Civil Service Commission will consider approving the suspension of Officer Michael Hankins and Firefighter Tom Campbell. The commission will also vote on adopting the Alternate Promotional System (APS) for the police department and review testing updates, including a new vendor and promotional exam schedule. Public comments are accepted in person or via email.
- Vote to suspend Officer Michael Hankins
- Vote to suspend Firefighter Tom Campbell
- Adoption of Alternate Promotional System (APS) for Duncanville PD
- Approval of Ure Consulting Group as new Civil Service testing vendor
- Tentative police promotional test date set for June 3, 2026 (Lieutenant and Sergeant)
Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation
The Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation will consider selling its ownership share of Main Station LTD at 100 S Main Street to the majority partner. The board will also receive briefings on the BloomFest event, a summary of Design Incentive Grant applications for FY-26, and a current fiscal year update leading into a budget workshop for FY-2026-2027. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development incentives for a business prospect, with possible action upon reconvening.
- Proposed sale of DCEDC ownership share of Main Station LTD at 100 S Main Street (Item 9A)
- Executive session to deliberate economic development incentives for a business prospect (Item 10)
- BloomFest Pre Event Briefing (Item 8A)
- Summary of Design Incentive Grant Applications Received for FY-26 (Item 8B)
- Current Fiscal Year Update and FY-2026-2027 DCEDC Budget Workshop (Item 8C)
The board approved the minutes from the March 9 and March 23, 2026 meetings. President Harvey announced the resignation of board member Greg Zylka. The board discussed the proposed sale of the DCEDC's ownership share of Main Station LTD to the majority partner.
- Approved March 9, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes as corrected (5-0)
- Announced resignation of board member Greg Zylka
- Discussed proposed sale of Main Station LTD ownership share
Library Advisory Board
The Duncanville Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to receive public comments and approve minutes from March. The main discussion item is a Community Needs Assessment focus group. The agenda includes routine reports from the Director and Assistant Director.
- Public comments limited to 2 minutes per speaker, with email submission option
- Approval of minutes from March 5, 2026 regular meeting
- Director's and Assistant Director's reports
- Discussion of Community Needs Assessment focus group
The April 23, 2026 regular meeting of the Duncanville Library Advisory Board was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or actions were taken.
City Council
The Duncanville City Council will discuss a draft Letter of Intent for development at 100 E Wheatland Road, a Drainage Master Plan summary, and renaming Shady Trail Drive during the work session. In the regular session, the consent agenda includes a $200,000 DCEDC incentive agreement for the redevelopment of Texas Fadez Barber Academy & Midas Touch Retail Supply Store at 1014 S. Main Street, a zoning amendment for a 12-unit multi-family at 402 E. Wheatland Road, and two sponsorship expenditures ($7,500 for a fire truck pull, $5,000 for property improvement days). Individual consideration items include a fire department report and a briefing on master fee updates. The council will also convene executive sessions on litigation with Life School, city manager duties, and real property acquisition.
- Resolution approving $200,000 economic development incentive for Texas Fadez Barber Academy & Midas Touch Retail Supply Store at 1014 S. Main Street
- Amendment to Planned Development PD2535-R to PD2535-R2 for a 12-unit multi-family at 402 E. Wheatland Road
- Resolution authorizing $7,500 DCEDC sponsorship for 17th Annual Dallas County Sheriff's Office and Duncanville Police Department Fire Truck Pull
- Resolution authorizing $5,000 DCEDC sponsorship for 2026 Property Improvement Program Days
- Briefing and discussion on draft Letter of Intent for a development proposal at 100 E Wheatland Road
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda (6-0), which included a zoning amendment for a 12-unit multi-family development at 402 E. Wheatland Road, a $200,000 economic development incentive for Texas Fadez Barber Academy & Midas Touch at 1014 S. Main Street, and other items. The council also separately approved a Hot Fund Grant to the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce and designated Mr. and Ms. Juneteenth for the 2026 Best Southwest Juneteenth event. No action was taken on executive session matters.
- Approved consent agenda (6-0) including minutes, board appointments, two DCEDC sponsorships, $200,000 incentive agreement, and zoning amendment
- Approved zoning amendment for 12-unit multi-family at 402 E. Wheatland Rd (consent, 6-0)
- Approved $200,000 economic development incentive for Texas Fadez/Midas Touch at 1014 S. Main St (consent, 6-0)
- Approved $7,500 sponsorship for Fire Truck Pull (consent, 6-0)
- Approved $5,000 sponsorship for PIP Days (consent, 6-0)
- Approved board appointments to fill vacancies (consent, 6-0)
- Approved FY2026 Hot Fund Grant to Duncanville Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
- Approved designation of Mr. and Ms. Juneteenth for 2026 Best Southwest Juneteenth event (6-0)
Keep Duncanville Beautiful
The Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board will discuss the mural project, summer native landscaping seminar, litter pickup dates, and the Adopt-A-Highway program. The board will also receive public comments and approve minutes from the March 5 meeting.
- Discuss mural project
- Discuss Summer Native Landscaping Seminar
- Discuss litter pick up dates and locations
- Discuss Walnut Circle update
- Discuss Adopt-A-Highway program
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continuation of a public hearing for a zoning change from Single-Family Residential District 10 (SF-10) to Duplex Residential District (TF-7) on a 8.727-acre property. The commission will also consider a new public hearing for a zoning change from Local Office/Retail (LOR) to Multi-Family Residential District 21 (MF-21) at 1435 Candlelight Avenue. Additionally, three plat requests are on the agenda: a replat at 1238 Ridge Rock Lane, a preliminary plat at 311 E. Danieldale Road, and a replat at 2 N. Duncanville Road.
- Continuation of public hearing for zoning change from SF-10 to TF-7 at 1023 N. Cockrell Hill Road (8.727 acres)
- Public hearing for zoning change from LOR to MF-21 at 1435 Candlelight Avenue (1.2 acres)
- Replat request to subdivide one lot into two at 1238 Ridge Rock Lane
- Preliminary plat request to record an unplatted lot at 311 E. Danieldale Road (2.5 acres)
- Replat request to subdivide one lot into three at 2 N. Duncanville Road (4.01 acres)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
This joint meeting of the Duncanville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council will discuss potential projects to fund with remaining 2018 Bond funds. The board will also receive public comments, approve minutes from March 9, 2026, and discuss City Council direction for 2026. Staff will provide updates on recent programs and the Harrington Park concession/restrooms ribbon cutting.
- Receive public comments (2-minute limit per speaker)
- Approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 regular meeting
- Discuss potential projects funded with remaining 2018 Bond funds
- Discuss City Council direction or expectations for the board in 2026
- Staff updates including Harrington Park concession/restrooms ribbon cutting
Community Engagement Advisory Board
The Duncanville Community Engagement Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2026, with briefings on National Night Out, the upcoming Bloomfest, and a general FIFA overview. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; the agenda consists of updates, discussions, and coordination with other boards.
- National Night Out briefing
- General FIFA Overview briefing requested by Board Member Ruben Medina
- Coordination with other boards regarding the 5/9 Bloomfest
- Youth Outreach and New Resident Outreach discussions
- Coordination with Dallas County on outreach after FIFA (on hold)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session briefing on the General Fund balance, a new business rewards program, and the Axon FUSUS program. In executive session, they will discuss purchasing real property east of Santa Fe Trail and the city manager's duties. The regular session includes public hearings on a short-term rental permit, a drive-thru permit, and a planned development amendment, plus consent agenda items approving police medical assessments, Microsoft 365 renewal, and Tyler Technologies support.
- Police medical assessments contract with On Duty Health, $225,556.27 over 5 years
- Microsoft 365 subscription renewal from CDW-G, $255,000 over 3 years
- Tyler Technologies software support, $450,000 over 3 years
- Public hearing for short-term rental SUP at 314 E. Center Street
- Public hearing for drive-thru SUP at 102 N. Cedar Ridge Drive
The City Council approved the consent agenda, including police health assessments and software contracts. They failed to approve a Short-Term Rental permit at 314 E. Center Street and instead passed a drive-thru permit at 102 N. Cedar Ridge Drive and a mural ordinance repealing Section 16A-39.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Failed Short-Term Rental permit at 314 E. Center Street (0-7)
- Approved drive-thru permit at 102 N. Cedar Ridge Drive (5-2)
- Approved Planned Development amendment at 402 E. Wheatland Road (7-0)
- Approved ordinance repealing mural restrictions (6-0)
- Tabled Hotel Occupancy Tax resolution for Chamber of Commerce (7-0)