Joe Veracruz

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.

Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing

Null

Commission Leadership and Mission Review

Fire Department Staffing and ISO 1 Rating

A third station — even a minimal one — means significant manpower, apparatus, and equipment costs, and better ISO ratings can lower homeowners' insurance premiums.

Future Police Facility Planning

Any future facility will likely hinge on debt and tax implications — that's exactly why the last bond failed, and why the committee is exploring cheaper paths.

Regional Public Transportation Services and Funding

Approved FY27 operating cost is $96,750, with an optional expansion cost of $22,687 supported by matching grant funds.

Duncanville Outreach Ministries Needs Donors

The ministry has spent over $80,000 in utility assistance to 225 families this year, funded entirely by local donors.

Police and Courts Needs Assessment

Future capital improvement costs and potential debt issuance.

Emergency Notification Systems Evaluation

Potential software subscription costs for citywide alert platforms.

Council Rules and Procedures Update

None.

Police Department Leadership Transition

Null

National Night Out and Public Safety Engagement

The program is free for residents, saving households the cost of purchasing and installing new safety equipment.

Post-Storm Communications Review

None directly associated with the review.

Civil Service Personnel Suspensions

fire code updates

Property owners and developers might need to spend extra cash to bring their buildings up to the new safety codes.

public safety leadership

The salary and resource allocation decisions made by the new chief will directly influence how our local tax dollars are spent on emergency equipment and staffing.