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Council Approves $85,242 in Business Grants

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Approves $85,242 in Business Grants

The City Council approved up to $85,242 in economic development grants for four Duncanville businesses, with votes of 7-0 on three agreements and 6-1 on one. Council also authorized the City Manager to nominate eligible census tracts for consideration under the Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Approves Safety Equipment and Service Contracts

The Council unanimously approved a $7,698.08 grant for three automatic license plate readers, a $122,053 commercial bus purchase, and multiple service and purchasing agreements. Members also unanimously selected Kyle Pennebaker as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026–2027.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Authorizes Life School Settlement

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the mayor to sign a settlement agreement regarding the Life School project, contingent on final plan approval by the interim city manager and staff and the requested seven restrictions. The council separately voted 6-1 to direct the city attorney to conclude the case under the settlement agreement.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Rejects Two Rezoning Requests

The City Council voted 0-7 to deny two proposed zoning changes: an 8.727-acre site on North Cockrell Hill Road and a 1.2-acre site on Candlelight Avenue. The council also approved up to $122,056 for ADA ramp improvements in the Camp Wisdom West and Forest Hills subdivisions.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Approves Water System Financing

The council voted 7-0 to authorize the issuance and sale of Series 2026 certificates of obligation for city and waterworks and sewer system needs, including the Advanced Meter Infrastructure project. It also voted 7-0 to publish notice of intent to issue Series 2026A certificates.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves $200,000 Business Incentive

The City Council unanimously approved a $200,000 economic development incentive for the redevelopment, beautification, and expansion of Texas Fadez Barber Academy and Midas Touch Retail Supply Store at 1014 S. Main Street. Council also approved zoning changes for a 12-unit multifamily development at 402 E. Wheatland Road, along with $7,500 and $5,000 sponsorship expenditures.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council rejects residential short-term rental permit

The City Council voted 0-7 to deny a proposed short-term rental at 314 E. Center Street after a public hearing. The council also approved a drive-thru permit by a 5-2 vote and approved amendments for a 7.5-acre residential development by a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Council Reviews Police and Courts Bond Plan

Duncanville City Council discussed a proposed 2026 bond program for a Police/Courts Facility, including debt capacity, tax implications, revised site options, estimated project costs, public engagement, scheduling, and a Service Center option. The workshop was for discussion only, and no action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves IH-20 landscaping agreement

The City Council unanimously approved an Advance Funding Agreement for Green Ribbon landscape enhancements along IH-20 from N. Cedar Ridge Road to east of Main Street, with a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Interviews Comprehensive Plan Applicants

The City Council conducted interviews for applicants to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee; no appointments or other actions were recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Approves Railroad Flats Incentives

The City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic-incentive agreement tied to acquiring and redeveloping the Railroad Flats property by a 5-2 vote after a public hearing. The agreement’s incentives depend on the project meeting specified milestones.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Approves Smart Water Meter Contract

Duncanville City Council approved a contract of up to $11.9 million for advanced metering infrastructure and smart water meters, contingent on issuing certificates of obligation to fund the project. The council also approved a $598,805.75 purchase of a combination vacuum, jet rodder and hydro-excavation truck.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council approves development incentives and permits

The council unanimously approved a sales-tax rebate for improvements tied to a Bojangles restaurant, capped at $150,000 or five years, and approved two land-use permits.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Water Systems Support Contract

The City Council unanimously approved a one-year contract for water-facility software programming and telemetry repairs, with spending capped at $135,000 and three one-year renewal options. The council also tabled a proposed economic development incentive for a townhome project until February 17.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Reviews Police and Courts Space Needs

The City Council received a briefing and discussed options for a new Police and Courts Building based on a spatial needs assessment. Councilmember Jeremy Koontz requested an option that would include a small portion of Armstrong Park.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Approves Three Zoning Changes

The council approved three land-use requests in 6-0 or 5-1 votes: converting 810 W. Wheatland Road to single-family residential zoning, allowing accessory fuel pumps at 250 W. Highway 67, and amending a drive-thru site plan at 102 E. Danieldale Road.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council Approves $5.47 Million Street Project

The City Council unanimously approved a street reconstruction and subsurface utility project on North Cedar Ridge Drive totaling up to $5,466,516, including a $911,086 contingency. The council also approved up to $986,816.60 for emergency erosion-control improvements along Bentle Branch and Mauk Branch.

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Briefing

Dec 12, 2025

Council reviewed 2026 plans and funding

The City Council held workshops on capital improvement funding strategies, the financial outlook, the AMI project, zoning, the 2026 roadmap, the City Manager’s work plan, the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund policy, and performance measures. The minutes state that no action was taken on the workshop topics.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Council Updates Building Codes, Delays Property Vote

The council unanimously approved updated building, energy-conservation, and property-maintenance codes, along with $363,881.71 in computer and network equipment purchases. It also postponed consideration of documentation related to the proposed purchase and sale agreement for 730 E. IH20 until a November 18 workshop.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council Denies Requested Utility Rate Change

The council voted 6-0 to deny Oncor Electric's requested rate change.

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Briefing

Aug 28, 2025

Council Accepts City Manager Resignation

The City Council voted 6-0 to accept City Manager Douglas Finch’s resignation, effective September 1, 2025, and voted 6-0 to continue Interim City Manager Richard Abernethy’s appointment until further council action.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Council Interviews Board Applicants

The City Council conducted interviews for applicants to several boards and commissions, then took no action after an executive session on appointments and board duties.

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Briefing

Aug 25, 2025

Council Interviews Board Applicants

The City Council conducted interviews and discussed applicants for multiple boards and commissions; no executive session was held, and no public comments were received.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Council Adopts Water Conservation Plan

The City Council approved a replacement water conservation plan as part of a 7-0 consent-agenda vote. The same vote authorized a three-year mowing, abatement, and landscaping contract totaling up to $1,455,620.16, regional EMS training coordination, and up to $48,000 annually for rifle-resistant body armor in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

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