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Council Denies Requested Utility Rate Change

DuncanvilleOct 21, 20252 min read

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

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The action means Duncanville did not approve the utility company's requested change. The council also approved $105,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax grants for two Hoopfest events, including $20,000 for a Name, Image, and Likeness financial-literacy event and $85,000 for the Hoopfest event. Several land-use requests were approved, while a proposed duplex zoning change at 314 N. Hastings Street was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review.

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Approved Resolution 2025-544 denying Oncor Electric's requested rate change by a 6-0 vote.
Approved up to $105,000 in 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax grants for Hoopfest Basketball, LLC: $20,000 for a Name, Image, and Likeness financial-literacy event by a 5-1 vote and $85,000 for the Hoopfest event by a 6-0 vote.
Approved a $135,000 economic development incentive for the expansion and retention of Kim and Jenny's Cafe at 586 E. Wheatland Road by a 6-0 vote.
Approved a pavement grant of up to $6,871.50 for Redbird Skateland Inc. at 1206 Duncanville Road by a 6-0 vote.
Approved a Specific Use Permit for animal services without outside pens at 202 W. Center Street by a 6-0 vote.
Remanded the proposed zoning change for a duplex at 314 N. Hastings Street to the Planning and Zoning Commission by a 6-0 vote.
Approved rezoning a 1.68-acre property at 400 E. Center to Duplex Residential District by a 6-0 vote.
Approved a Specific Use Permit for a used-auto dealership at 510 E. Red Bird Lane by a 4-2 vote.
Took no action after executive session on the discussed real-property matter.

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