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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Duncanville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Life School Development Litigation
The revised settlement deal in the Life School lawsuit against the city got pulled from the agenda, so the lawsuit isn't resolved yet.
Police and Courts Needs Assessment
Following the defeat of the November bond, the council is forming a special committee to explore alternative funding and designs for a police station.
City Manager Recruitment
Duncanville has a new city manager — Dr. Ana Alvarez takes over November 2. This is the person who'll run day-to-day city operations and drive priorities like infrastructure and development.
Capital O Hotel Specific Use Permit Revocation
The city's move to strip the Capital O Hotel of its specific use permit was on tonight's agenda but got pulled. Expect a public hearing at a future meeting.
Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Water Loss
About 4,000 new smart meters are in the ground, and some residents have noticed higher bills — the city says the new meters are just far more accurate (98-99% vs. ~80%). Residents can track usage hourly with the EyeonWater app. Full rollout expected by next November.
Automated Surveillance Cameras and Drone Funding
The police department presented crime statistics and drone footage demonstrating the effectiveness of their Drone as First Responder program, requesting funding to integrate advanced Axon technology.
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
The city council adopted a $99.2 million budget and set the property tax rate at $0.611659 per $100 valuation, resulting in a tax increase for residents while funding key city services and absorbing trash rate hikes.
Main Station Partnership Redemption
The board discussed selling its minority ownership share in the Main Station mixed-use property at 100 S. Main Street to its majority partner.
City Manager Recruitment
Duncanville is officially on the hunt for a new City Manager after the previous one stepped down. Since this person basically runs the city's daily operations, the choice of their replacement will have a huge impact on how our local government functions.
DCEDC FY 2026-2027 Budget Workshop and Mid-Year Review
Staff presented the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year, outlining strategies to utilize healthy fund balances for strategic capital investments and community enhancements.
Traffic and Parking Congestion
After a horrific street racing crash killed three people, Duncanville is cracking down on reckless driving. Police are urging parents to have real talks with their teens before another tragedy hits our streets.
Residential Zoning Density
The city updated its zoning rules to allow manufactured homes by right in rural single-family areas, following a new Texas law that stops cities from banning them or forcing special permits.
TIRZ Capital Improvement Projects and Infrastructure
The board planned to discuss establishing a Consultant Selection Committee to help update the Project Plan and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.