In a recent Duncanville City Council meeting, Council unanimously approved a economic development assistance package of $295,000 to SWH Duncanville LLC for construction of a 65,000 sq. ft. hotel at IH-20 and Main Street in Duncanville. This assistance package represents a reimbursement of city development fees ($45,000) and 35% of the City portion of hotel/motel …
A Thought for the Holiday Season
Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you can -John Wesley Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours!
OVERALL PERSPECTIVE ON WATER/SEWER RATES IN DUNCANVILLE
The following information is not provided to address specific issues with each customer but is designed to provide a perspective on the direction of water & sewer rates over the past few years: Duncanville Water and Sewer Rate History: Duncanville increased rates in FY06 Duncanville increased rates in FY11 Duncanville increased rates in FY14 Duncanville …
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Recap of Duncanville City Council Meeting – Proclamation recognizing Adrian Mayberry
In 2014 the City of Duncanville acquired a remote controlled ‘robot’, valued at $10,000.00, through the Department of Defense Military Surplus Program and assigned it to the Duncanville SWAT Team. The military surplus equipment received through this program is delivered “as is” and often requires some work or repairs. After several months of work the …
Thank You
I want to personally thank you for both your vote and support this election season. I plan to continue my effort to keep you informed and engaged. Thanks for your encouragement along the way. Please continue to help me by sharing the information you receive from me regarding the City. Thanks again. I appreciate your …
More Duncanville City Council Actions 22Apr2015
The Duncanville City Council approved a resolution authorizing foreclosure proceedings including directing the Sheriff of Dallas County to sell and dispose the properties and, in the event of non-sell at Sheriff Sale, to appoint Dallas County to act as trustee and accept the deed to dispose of the properties commonly known as 1330 Carroll Avenue, …
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Duncanville City Council Actions 22Apr2015
(A) The Duncanville City Council approved a resolution exercising the first of two one year renewal options for auto pound and wrecker services with 24 Hour Wrecker Service, Inc. The City of Duncanville has outsourced the management and operation of its auto pound along with wrecker services for over 2 decades. The City of Duncanville’s …
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Dr. Stephen Jones Makes the Case to Re-elect Patrick Harvey (Part I)
Quotes from Dr. Jones response to the Dallas Morning News: "I oppose the Council's apparent philosophy of paying companies to stay in Duncanville". My Response: The state of Texas during the decade of the 1990's passed a law allowing cities the ability to use sales tax for economic and community development. So, in the eyes …
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City Council News 08April2015 Part II
The Duncanville City Council approved a Resolution approving the terms and conditions of a Memorandum of Understanding by and among the owners of real property located at 2130 South Main Street, Duncanville, Texas, and the City of Duncanville, Texas, concerning the construction and project management of the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline. The City of …
City Council News 08April2015 Part I
The Duncanville City Council approved the purchase and installation of a shade canopy structure for Armstrong Park Amphitheater in the amount of one hundred twenty four thousand two hundred eighty four dollars and forty six cents ($124,284.46). Why I support this project: The shade structure for the amphitheater will bring added value to the City’s …
Patrick Harvey 