DeMonica Gooden

Arts Grant Program First-Year Review

Grant ledgers in the packet show tens of thousands of dollars in city arts grants, including $4,000 for the Arts & Business Mixer and $3,000 toward the KidsVenture outdoor mural.

Automated Surveillance Cameras and Drone Funding

Involves an Axon technology contract allocation of $340,575.

Community Engagement and Public Input

Utilizes existing staff resources and communications infrastructure.

Commercial Development and Utility Easements

The budget proposes a $200,000 reduction in annual street repair funding.

Parks Master Plan Update

Trail development costs depend on project prioritization and potential grant funding.

Life School Development Litigation

Settlement terms weren't disclosed in open session; any resolution will have direct budget implications.

FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate

Raises approximately $963,000 in additional property tax revenue, impacting average homeowners by about $138 annually.

Main Station Partnership Redemption

Involves a proposed buyout amount returning capital to the DCEDC fund balance.

Animal Services Forum

None requested.

Library Programming and Outreach

Routine operational activities managed within existing library budgets and grant opportunities.

KDB Event Calendar and Volunteer Activities

Events operate within the approved Keep Duncanville Beautiful operational budget.

City Manager Recruitment

Her employment agreement terms weren't detailed in the minutes, but the city manager salary is a significant line item in the annual budget.

Capital O Hotel Specific Use Permit Revocation

Property value and tax revenue implications may arise depending on future land use at the site.

Teen Council Initiative

None reported.

Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing

Null

Committee Appointments

None.

Residential Zoning Density

Minimal financial impact, primarily saving administrative resources by removing special use permit hearings.

Duncanville Better Block Demonstration Project

Utilizes previously authorized funding of $236,820 for project design, installation, and programming.

City Manager Recruitment

The salary and benefits for a new City Manager will be a significant line item in the city's annual budget.

Commission Leadership and Mission Review

Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes

DCEDC SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 MEETING MINUTES

City Manager Appointment — Dr. Ana Alvarez

Consent Agenda Items 7A and 7B (minutes and boards/commissions ordinance amendment)

Mural Permit and Design for Duncanville Fieldhouse (RES 2026-685)

Council Liaisons to Boards and Commissions (RES 2026-683)

Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Ladd Preserve Committee (RES 2026-684)

Hotel SUP Revocation, ZONE-2026-00017, 711 E. Camp Wisdom Road

Life School Revised Settlement Agreement

Consider the minutes for the September 15, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting and the September 29, 2026, Special Called Meeting.

Postponement of Chapter Four - Animals and Fowl City Ordinance

Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Adjournment

APPROVAL OF DCEDC MEETING MINUTES

Consent Agenda Approval

Acceptance of FY 2027 MVCPA Grant and Authorization of Drone Procurement

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 City Budget

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget

Adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Ratification of FY 2026-2027 Budget Tax Increase

Ordinance Calling Special Bond Election for $50 Million Police Facility

Expressed concerns about lack of ancillary cost estimates, lack of public-private partnership exploration, and potential leadership changes with an interim city manager.

Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item

DCEDC Better Block Foundation Contract (Item 7.B)

Questioned the temporary nature and high cost relative to other community infrastructure needs.

Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee for Fieldhouse RFPs

Expressed frustration with the lengthy timeline and convoluted process since initial discussions in 2024.

approve the item

approve the item

Approval of Consent Agenda

Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027

Appointment of Audit Committee Members and Chair

Duncanville Arts Commission Grant Recommendations

Approval of CDBG Project/Activity Applications

Authorization of Settlement Agreement with Life School

Direction to Conclude Litigation Pursuant to Settlement

ZONE-2026-00012: Zoning Change for 1435 Candlelight Avenue

Voted against the zoning change application.

Consent Agenda Approval

to approve the item

Approval of Drive-Thru SUP at 102 N. Cedar Ridge Drive

Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item

Chapter 380 Agreement for Railroad Flats Redevelopment

Consent Agenda Items A through C

Table Railroad Flats Economic Development Incentive (Item 7.D)

Expressed reservations about the lack of an initial public hearing and RFP process.

Table Arts and Cultural District Steering Committee Chairperson Nominations (Item 8.B)

table the item until Feb 17th

Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with KKMD Investments, LLC

approve the Second Amendment to the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Duncanville, TX, and KKMD Investments, LLC, to extend the closing date to on or before February 13, 2026, and author