May 2014 Champion Newsletter

May 10, 2014 CITY ELECTION UPDATEOn May10th, eligible Duncanville residents voted for a Mayoral Candidate, and Councilmembers to represent Districts 2 and 4. The results were as follow:

MayorDeborah Ruth Hodge 1,358 43.03%David L. Green 1,407 44.58%Mark D. Cooks 391 12.39%Total 3,156 100.00%

Council District 4Kymberly Beard 40 5.96%Lorraine Hood-Jack 134 19.97%Grady W. Smithey, Jr. 244 36.36%Ronald L. Dotson 253 37.70%Total 671 100.00%

Based on these results, a run-off election will be scheduled for June 21st, 2014 for the Mayoral seat between Deborah Hodge and David Green. At the same time, a run-off election will also take place for District 4 between Grady Smithey and Ronald Dotson. District 2 councilman-elect, Steven Rutherford, will be sworn in at the May 20th, 2014 City Council meeting. Check the City’s website at www.duncanville.com for additional upcoming run-off election information.

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Inside this Issue:• West Nile City Protocol Pg. 2 • Saluting Our Public Service Employees in the Military Pg.8 • Scoffl aw Collection Program Update Pg. 11• Fire Hydrant Flushing & Crack Sealing Underway Pg. 12 • Proposed Local Bike Plan Update Pg. 15

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DUNCANVILLE FIGHTS THE BITE! West Nile Virus (WNV) season is here! To help prevent the spread of this deadly virus, the City of Duncanville is prepared with a new 24-hour advance notice system that will facilitate the trap-ping, testing and ground spraying schedule (when necessary) to reduce the number of mosquitos in our area.

This is how it works. The Dallas County Depart-ment of Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has placed mosquito traps at fi ve Duncanville locations including Jewell Street, Highgate Drive, Thrush Avenue, Greenstone Court and Meadow Green Street (Go to page 4 for a map of these locations). Each Monday, during the months of May thru October, the County will test each trap and report the fi ndings to the City of Duncanville the following Wednesday. Traps that show a positive test result for WNV will trigger ground mosquito spraying on Thursday and Sunday evenings of the same week, weather permitting. (Go to page 3 for a print-out calendar of this schedule.) This schedule does not include aerial spraying.

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DUNCANVILLE FIGHTS THE BITE - Continued from Page 1.

Once the City receives spraying schedules form DCHHS, City Staff will notify affected neighborhoods by placing signs at entrances in areas to be sprayed, code red phone alerts, local media, e-blasts, social media, Chamber LED sign an-nouncements, City Channel and Website postings at www.duncanville.com. To sign up for code red alerts and e-blast, visit www.duncanville.com and click on Notify Me located on the Homepage.

Please note that spraying only reduces the number of mosquitos. Duncanville residents are also encouraged to use insect repellent with DEET as a protective measure. (Go to Page 3 to view other ways to protect against the WNV.)

In addition, the City now has mosquito dunks available for Duncanville residents on a fi rst-come basis at the following City facilities:

• City Hall, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.• Recreation Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.• Senior Center, 206 James Collins Blvd.• Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd. • Service Center, 330 Shady Trail• Fieldhouse, 1700 South Main St.

These mosquito dunks, donated by the DCHHS, are donut-shaped larvacides that kill the larvae of mosquitos. Mosquito dunks should be placed in standing, stagnant water where they will fl oat for 30 days or longer, slowly releasing mosquito larvacide that kills mosquito larvae when eaten – but does not kill adult mosquitos. Dunk users should carefully follow di-rections for use and safety precautions found on the label of each pack.

For more information about this product and/or the City’s process against the WNV, visit www.duncanville.com/westnile or contact Duncanville Health Inspector, Michael Plemons, at 972-780-4963 or by email at [email protected].

PREPARE FOR THE HEAVY RAINSMany areas of the country are at heightened risk for fl ooding due to heavy rains. This excessive amount of rainfall can happen anytime throughout the year, putting your property at risk.

Storms over the Pacifi c Ocean bring heavy rains to the western United States between the months of November and April. Spring rains in colder climates can lead to fl ooding when the ground cannot absorb the water. And summer months often bring heavy rains to the eastern and southern United States as warm air and moisture from the ocean move inland.

Cresting rivers, backed-up storm drains or saturated ground can cause signifi cant, widespread fl oods during these times. Here are some tips to prepare for the fl ood season:

• Review your current homeowners insurance policy and become familiar with what is and is not covered, as damage due to fl ooding is typically not covered. • Call your insurance agent to purchase fl ood insurance for your home (and business) and its contents.• Make a fl ood plan and plan evacuation routes.• Itemize and take pictures of possessions.• Keep valuable items and family heirlooms on the upper fl oors of your home or building• For more information about how to prepare for a fl ood, click here.• To learn more about fl ood risks associated with heavy rains, download this fact sheet: FloodRisksHeavyRains.pdf• Turn Around – Do not drive into fl owing water.

Source: FloodSmart.gov

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FIGHTs THE BITE

Use insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Avoid mosquito bites by wearing, loose and light-colored clothing.

Stay indoors during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.

Remove all areas of standing water. Change waterrrr in wading pools, pet dishes and birdbaths several times per week.

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City Council Meeting6PM - Work Session/Briefi ng7PM - Regu-lar Session@ City Hall

Multicultural Com-mission Meeting6:30PM -@ City Council Briefi ng Room

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Commission Meeting6@ City Council Briefi ng Room

Visit www.duncanville.com for more information

Election Day

Memorial Day!City Offi ces closed.

Sweep It Out9AM-3PM@ Armstrong Park

City Council Meeting6PM - Work Session/Briefi ng7PM - Regular Session@ City Hall

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The City of Duncanville holds a variety of community events throughout the year. Here are some of the events

held in April. Scroll down to see upcoming events in May!


KEEP DUNCANVILLE BEAUTIFUL 2014 DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH-OFF EVENTAs Staff Liaison for Keep Duncanville Beautiful (KDB), and on behalf of the KDB Board, I would like to personally thank all of the volunteers that made the KDB 2014 Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off event a success.

Volunteers braved the cool and damp elements to make a posi-tive mark in their community. Their commitment is a demon-stration of the care and con-cern that makes Duncanville a special place to live.

Approximately 3,100 lbs. of debris and trash were collected and removed resulting in a greener, cleaner, safer Duncanville. Each volunteer should be proud of their efforts and know that the City of Duncanville thanks them greatly.

We look forward to working with all the volunteers again in up-coming community-wide efforts to cleanup areas that need it. If you are interested in volunteering for future KDB events, please contact Timothy Hamilton, at 972-780-5072 or [email protected].

The City of Duncanville Public Library, in a joint-ef-fort with the Tri-City Animal Shelter, held a Pet Adop-tion Fair this past April 26th, 2014.

As a result, many of our furry friends found great caring, loving and loyal homes.

The Library also made available for check-out a variety of pet resources suitable for existing as well as new pet owners, such as Duncanville resident, Ron Pappenhagen (pictured above).

Visit your Public Library at 201 James Collins Blvd., or online at www.duncanville.com/library to search for pet-related resources. For more information on how to adopt a pet, contact the Tri-City Animal Shelter at 972-291-5335 or by email at [email protected].

PUBLIC WORKS SAYS GOOD-BYE TO TWO VETERANSAfter 28 years of service to the City of Duncanville, Public Works Director Steven C. Miller, P.E., has retired. Mr. Miller began his employment with the City in 1986, as Assistant Director of Public Works. He became the Director of Public Works in 2010. Mr. Miller will be replaced by Interim Director Walter Ragsdale, P.E. (See Page 12 for more information on Mr. Ragsdale).

Additionally, after almost 34 years of service to this City, Street Superintendent Lorenzo White has also retired. Lorenzo was in charge of supervising the repair and maintenance of streets, al-

leys and drains, the removal of snow and ice control, the completion of lighting and drainage system improvements, among other things.

The Public Works Department is also responsible for maintaining the roads, water and wastewater infrastructure, brush and garbage -- typically the services provided by the City on a day-to-day basis that are taken for granted.

The City of Duncanville congratulates both gentlemen and thanks them for their years of dedication to the City. Farewell!

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2014 Boards & Commissions Banquet:

The City of Duncanville thanks all of the Boards and Commissions Members who generously volunteer their time and service to their community.

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city planning &zoning commission:

Greg KnauerTodd DurantMichael Grace

Bob Lydia J.C. Beard, Jr.

Deborah Harris Joseph Ferrante

Staff Liaison: Mike Brownlee

zoning board of adjustment:Howard Fields

Ronnie Bradberry Bill HawkinsPhyllis Edelen

Claudia Zakutney Joe Kyle

Jim Gilbert Jeff BurtonRon White

Staff Liaison: Greg Contreras

park & recreation advisory board:

Ramiro SanchezLinda LydiaCalvin Wells

Yolanda Goebel Herbert Kamm

Reiza Ali Ronald Guman

Staff Liaison: Bart Stevenson

library advisoryboard:

Noella WhaversAlice Yoder

Dian Lemons Mary Ann Taylor Patricia Ebert

James Fitzgerald Staff Liaison: Dennis Quinn

sign control board:Alexander McLachlan

Sandra Julien Tammy Abney Lisa Schmitz

Staff Liaison: Greg Contreras/Tom Greco

duncanville community & economic

development corporation:Honorable Stan Smith

Honorable Patrick HarveyHonorable Cliff Boyd

Honorable Mark CooksStaff Liaison: Greg Contreras

keep duncanville beautiful board:

Brenda WilsonLuis Reyna, Jr.

Bobby Cutler Hill Barbara McComb

Pamela Murray Dotti PennebakerMadeline Schwoch

Gale SligerDorothy Wolverton

Staff Liaison: Timothy Hamilton

duncanville community multi-

cultural commission:Ray Uehara

Mary Fae Kamm David A. Ross Bailey Tyler

Lorraine Hood-Jack Patrick LeBlanc

Sheneice HughesCharlie Mae SmithMargaret Geiger

Staff Liaison: Claudia Garibay

civil service commission:Sharon White

John ThompsonJohn Marks

Staff Liaison: Jennifer Otey

regional animal shelter board:Jennifer Fulbright

Angela Thorpe HarrisChief Robert Brown

veterinary health officers:

Dr. Chris GleasonDr. Donna Fuller

city judges:Honorable William J. Neilon, Jr.

Honorable Karen BeverlyHonorable Kent Traylor

audit committee: Jerry Frazier, CPA

James Talley, CPAHonorable Johnette JamesonHonorable Patrick HarveyHonorable Mark Cooks

Staff Liaison: Richard Summerlin

This year, the City treated this group of devoted citizens to a delicious banquet by Duncanville’s own Pelican House on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at the D.L. Hop-kins Senior Center.

A Musical performance by Dun-canville’s Human Resources Manager Jennifer Otey, and Library Director Dennis Quinn, delighted guests. Appreciation Certifi cates were presented to each member by the Duncanville City Council.

There are still some vacan-cies available on several of our Boards and Commissions. If you know of anyone that is interested in serving, please contact Interim City Secretary Shirley Acy-King or come by City Hall for more information.

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Th e month of May serves as an opportunity for the City of Duncanville to honor our public service employees that have or are still serving in the military. It is also an opportunity to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifi ce for our freedom. Every day these men and women provide essential services to our community. We thank them for their

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POLICE DEPARTMENT:Charles Smith Marines 1989-97 Army National Guard 2008-present Timothy Redhair Army 1993-presentEric Painter Army 2004-2009Ross Dobelbower Marines 1990-98 Army National Guard 2002-presentMark LiVigni US Air Force 1989-1992Brent Hand Marines 1996-2005Stan Estell Army 1990-93Engelbert Pudgurney US Air Force 1989-95Connie Bergara Naval Reserve 1977-87Duane “Melvin” Mayo Marines 1993-97Adrian Tijerina Army National Guard 2010-presentKamecha Johnston Army 1997-2005Ronald McCarty Army 2004-09 Army 2009-12Sergeant Scott Frazier US Army Reserves 1989-1993 US Army (Active Duty) 1993-1998 US Army National Guard 1998-1999

FIRE DEPARTMENT:David Leath Navy 6 years; Texas National Guard – 2 yearsKeith Ward Marines 1979-1983Steve Bryant Air Force 1981-1985Scott Messina Air Force 1995 - 1999Todd Krinn Marines 89-96; Marine Reserve – 2002-2008Brandon Youngblood Marines 4 yearsDon HutchinsSteve Blanchard

SERVICE CENTER:Dale Alexander Army Active

WATER UTILITIES:Mark Stringer Army National Guard 1979-1985

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Several times during the year, the City of Duncanville has online auctions to dispose of its surplus property, all sup-ported by its online auction partner Public Surplus. Public Surplus is a robust on-line government surplus auction site that allows you to bid online for all kinds of items. This site makes it easier for you, the bidder, by sending you notifi cations when items you are interested in bidding on are available.

Public Surplus is one of the nation’s larg-est providers of online auction services to state, local and education clients and provides this same service for the cities of Chicago, Houston, and New York. This site also allows you to access other auc-tions from agencies throughout the coun-try for all types of interesting and useful

items. The City of Duncanville normally auctions surplus items such as sedans, pickups, and heavy duty trucks when they are removed from its fl eet. If you are interested, please register and place yourself on the notifi cation list for future auctions at http://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/duncanville,tx/browse/home.

Unmodifi ed Audit Opinion!Following the close of every fi scal year, external independent auditors conduct an audit of the City’s fi nancial records. This audit includes review of the Com-prehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) prepared by the Finance Depart-ment. The CAFR provides information on the City’s fi nancial operations and fi nancial condition at year end. The goal of the audit from an independent source is to provide citizens, and other users of the report, reasonable assur-ance that the information presented is accurate and reliable. Once the audit is complete, the auditors express an “opinion” on the reliability of the CAFR. For fi scal year 2013, the City received an unmodifi ed audit opinion with no mate-rial fi ndings. This is the best opinion the City could have received!

View the complete CAFR FY2013 at our website www.duncanville.com under the Finance Department.

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The City of Duncanville continues implementing its Scoffl aw Collection Program in an effort to collect unpaid red light camera tickets.

What is Scoffl aw? Section 702.003 of the Texas Transportation Code provides that the Dallas County Tax Assessor may refuse to register a motor vehicle for failure to appear or pay a fi ne that involves the violation of a traffi c law.

To date, 7,580 fl ags have been submitted to Texas Department of Motor Ve-hicles and 33,516 fl ags to the Dallas County Tax Assessor’s Offi ce. A total revenue of $106,668.88 has been collected, with a net amount of $46,745.19 coming to the City after paying Redfl ex, the County and State.

If you have received a Scoffl aw notice related to a Duncanville Red Light Cam-era or other Duncanville issued fi ne, you will not be able to renew your motor vehicle registration until your outstanding fi nes are paid. Below are the methods to pay your outstanding fi nes and fees for your convenience.

Please insure that you have the following information available: notice of viola-tion, violation number (DUR), or license plate number.

Online at www.photonotice.com

Or in person at the following City of Duncanville Location:City of Duncanville Municipal Court203 E. Wheatland Road (Wheatland @ Main)Duncanville, TX 75116Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday

Or in person or by mail:Redfl ex Traffi c Systems (PLANO OFFICE)1721 W. Plano Pkwy Suite 105Plano, TX 75075Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday

For additional questions contact the City of Duncanville Municipal Court at 972-780-5055.

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YOUR MONEY AT WORK:YOUR MONEY AT WORK:

FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING ON-GOINGYou may have noticed water rushing from fi re hydrants periodically throughout the City. While it almost seems counter-intuitive to waste water by fl ushing fi re hydrants, it is necessary to periodically fl ush water through the main lines in order to protect the quality of your drinking water. The volume of water that is released through a fi re hydrant quickly fl ushes off sediment that accumulates on the bottom of the water mains and helps keep the water in the system fresh and clean.

It is virtually impossible to fl ush off all of the sediment. If you open your taps during or immediately following an event in your neighborhood, you may notice that your water has a dirty appearance because the suspended particles have not had time to settle. Turn on a cold water tap and let the water run for several minutes to fl ush off your water lines. If running your cold water a few minutes does not result in clean water, please contact the Water Department at (972) 780-4900.

CRACK SEALING UNDERWAY AT VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONSIn an effort to prolong the life of asphalt and concrete at several Duncanville street locations, the City has begun a seal-ing process that will serve as a preventive measure to keep moisture from fl owing into the crack and joints. The process is expected to last up to three weeks from today.

The list of streets scheduled to be sealed include:

• 1500-1600 S.Cockrell Hill Rd.; north bound right and center lanes• 200-400 N.Cockrell Hill Rd.; south bound right and center lanes• 1800-1600 Cedar Hill Rd.; north bound lane only.• Joe Wilson Rd from Cedar Hill to Santa Fe; east and west bound lanes.• Big Stone Gap from Cedar Ridge to Clark Rd. Both east and west bound lanes

For more information about the above crack sealing, please visit contact the City’s Public Works – Streets Depart-ment at 972-780-4935.

CITY WELCOMES INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKSFollowing the retirement of Duncanville’s longtime Public Works Director, Steve Miller, the City signed a contract with Walter Ragsdale, P.E., to serve as the Interim Public Works Director until a permanent Director is selected.

After graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas-Arlington, Mr. Ragsdale began his service for municipal governments. Mr. Ragsdale has served the cities of Hurst, Richardson, Farmersville, Huntsville, and Fredericksburg and now brings that wealth of experience to the City of Duncanville.

Walter joins the City with daily oversight of the Public Works Department and budget responsibility over Engineering and Planning, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Drainage Administration, Drainage Maintenance, Utility Administra-tion, Water and Sewer Utilities, Street Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Solid Waste. Major responsibilities as Interim Director of Public Works also include development of the fi ve-year plan for Capital Improvement Projects, development or review of all engineering plans, and management of all Public Works employees.

Walter maintains membership and has served as Chairman or Board Member of numerous professional engineering soci-eties. He also serves as a North Central Texas Council of Governments Surface Transportation Technical Committee Ap-pointee. He has provided a multitude of transportation-related presentations to local and national associations as well asauthoring numerous professional publications. In addition, Walter has received many awards and recognitions for his work in the transportation arena.

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Residents Rally for the EnvironmentResidents Rally for the Environment

On March 22, 2014 Duncanville held its 4th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. These events are open to all residents and even include residents from any participating cities of Dallas County’s Home Chemical Collection Program such as Dallas, DeSoto, Seagoville and several others.

In years past, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event was held in conjunction with Sweep It Out Saturday. Sadly, these were on a much smaller scale and could only accommodate 100 residents. Residents had to call in on a specifi c day and be one of the fi rst 100 callers to receive a voucher to attend this once-a-year event. With the collection center being located in North Dallas, at I-635 and Plano Rd., neither of these options suited our residents. In 2010, the City budgeted to start hosting a large event every spring.

The number of participants showed true that the residents of Duncanville needed this large event and that they care deeply about the environment and keeping Duncanville beautiful. During our fi rst year, in March of 2011, we had 577 residents bring 25,775 pounds of hazardous material from their homes. That’s a lot of waste kept out of our landfi lls and kept from entering our drinking water supply. Our past three events, from 2011-2013, have all been a huge success. And as a result, we have collected 61,102 pounds of hazardous waste, 46,000 pounds of hazardous paints, and 25,657 pounds of electronic waste. Other household chemicals collected included automobile fl uids, bat-teries, oil fi lters, fertilizers, cleaning products and cooking oil.

This year’s event was another success; no surprise there. A total of 527 participants came through the lines, with Duncanville residents accounting for 505 of those. The amount of waste disposed this year has not come in yet, and based on years past it is hard to project these totals. If you are interested in the totals you can check the Household Hazardous Waste page on our website at www.duncanville.com in June for amounts disposed.

This year, a few of the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board Members came out and volunteered for this event. We want to thank Gale Sliger, Dorothy Wolverton, Pam Murray, Bobby Cutler Hill and Madeline Kelley for all their as-sistance and dedication in keeping Duncanville beautiful.

Our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection events are held every spring, usually in March. They are set up in the softball parking lot of Duncanville High School on the west side of N. Greenstone Ln., between W. Camp Wisdom Rd. and Middale Rd. I look forward to seeing all of my regulars and even more new participants next spring.

Also, the City of Dallas usually holds two events throughout the year, one in the spring and the other in fall. They are held at the Southwest Center Mall, previously known as Redbird Mall, in the parkinglot located by Sears. Check www.duncanville.com for specifi c dates for these events. 13by by

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

As the Fire Chief for the Duncanville Fire Department, there is a dread in my daily life, that of a structure fi re in our commu-nity. With a structure fi re in our community there is always collateral damage. People lose the property they have worked hard to attain, and some of these are irreplaceable. Businesses lose customers and employees lose their livelihood.

The community had such a structure fi re in March. One of our strip shopping centers had a fi re in one of our valuable businesses. I was sitting down to have lunch when the alarm came in on the radio. I immediately got in route to the location and could see the large columns of black smoke coming from the reported direction. I knew at that time we had a major fi re. While in route, things were going through my mind such as “did everyone get out of the building?”, and “will all my fi refi ghters arrive safely to conduct fi re operations?” The thoughts go on and on from 29 years of experience.

Upon my arrival at the scene a sense of pride overwhelmed me. Our fi refi ghters along with Dal-las Fire Rescue, DeSoto Fire Rescue and Cedar Hill Fire Department had this fi re under con-trol. As I sized up the scene, I began to realize all of the hours of planning and training had paid off. All of the meeting hours the Fire Department spends on Auto Assist Agreements with our neighboring communities to provide quality fi re protection had paid off. The hours spent devel-oping annual budgets to provide our fi refi ghters with the appropriate fi re apparatus and equip-ment for their safety had paid off. The hours upon hours of training that our fi refi ghters receive annually for tactical operations to protect property and lives had paid off.

It was at this moment that I started looking at the big picture. Not only was the Fire Department a part of extinguishing this fi re, but other City Departments had a part in the success of the operation. Public Works provided a superb water supply with hydrants located strategically for fi re operations and extinguishment for “what is a fi re operation without water”. Pub-lic Works also provided a route to the fi re with the streets they maintain, along with traffi c signals and street sign posts. Code Enforcement provided the building codes, ordinances and annual inspections necessary to reduce fi re spread, with public safety being their primary mission. Our Police Department provided traffi c control and helped keep the public out of harms-way. The Finance Department provided the necessary funding to pay for our equipment and our valuable employ-ees’ salaries through effi cient use of public funds. The Public Information Offi cer gathered information from the fi re scene to provide accurate statements to the Media for dissemination to the community. I cannot help but to think that the Interim City Manager could have not been more pleased with the teamwork performed by the Staff involved to resolve a tragic event in the community, with no loss of life or injuries.

In the end, it is our Elected Offi cials that we have to thank for the level of service the City provides to the community. It is theElected Offi cials that provide the policies necessary to bring a city together, with the quality staff and employees who serve this community in ways that are often unseen or not recognized. It’s our quality of life that we should be thankful for in this wonderful community.

FIRE DEPARTMENTPhoto credit: @FuzzSnuff on Twitter

and www.facebook.com/Duncanville-FireDepartment

FIRE DEPARTMENTBig Boy ToysLast month, we left off speak-ing about our cardiac monitor, the LifePak 15 (LP-115). One of the most used features of this monitor is the electrocar-diogram (ECG). With this fea-ture, our paramedics are able to do a simple 4-lead ECG to

get a quick idea of what your heart is doing electroni-cally, or they can do the same 12-lead ECG that a doc-tor can do at his/her offi ce. This procedure allows for a complete look at what your heart is doing electronically, and is vital when it comes to heart-related calls. With this type of procedure, along with the extensive cardiac rhythm training paramedics receive, they can use the ECG to help deter-mine not only if you might be having a heart attack, but which part of your heart is being affected. This is important when it comes to deciding what treatment you need. If it is determined you are having what is called a STEMI (S-T Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attack, the paramedics will use the LP-15 to transmit the 12-lead ECG to the hospital so they can be preparing for you before you even arrive. With heart attacks, time is critical because every minute means more damage to the heart. Our goal, as well as the hospital’s goal, is to get you to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab as quickly as possible; and being able to start preparing before you arrive is a big help in this process.


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Duncanville Celebrates Duncanville Celebrates National Emergency Services WeekNational Emergency Services Week

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BECOMING A FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATORBecoming a Fire Equipment Op-erator (FEO) for the Duncanville Fire Department is the fi rst pro-motion level after becoming an entry level Private. To qualify to take the promotion exam for this position, you must have been a Private in our organization for

at least 2 years. After passing the test and scoring high enough, you can be promoted. Part of the requirement is to become certifi ed by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in this discipline. The curriculum for this certifi cation is modeled after the National Fire Protec-tion Association (NFPA) 1002, 2009 edition. The NFPA is the organization that sets the guidelines for all that we do and is recognized across all of the United States. The 60 hour class includes things like checking the fl uids in the motor, tire pressures, mirror adjustments, lights working properly and safety belts. It also includes the safe driving of the vehicle in emergency and non-emergency situa-tions; they drive it through several obstacle courses with-out hitting the cones. The majority of the class revolves around the pumping capabilities of the apparatus.

Today’s pumpers can fl ow 2000 gallons of water a min-ute (gpm) drafting from a pond of water. With the help of hooking to a fi re hydrant, they can pump upwards to around 3000 (gpm). One thing that must be calculated when pumping is friction loss or gain through appliances, hose and elevation. There is a lot more to pumping water at a fi re than just turning on a pump. Water loses pres-sure the longer a hose is. Try putting a lawn sprinkler on a 25’ hose and then adding 100’ to it, run it again and see the difference it makes. Water pressure rises when it fl ows downhill and reduces when it goes uphill. One half a pound per foot (up or down) is generally what the FEO must factor in when pumping. If you think pumping a fi re engine is easy, just stop by one of our stations and look at a pump panel and see all the gauges and levers it has.

Once the course is complete, a test date is set up to take the certifi cation examination. Another important require-ment of the FEO is to step up to the Captain’s level when the Captain is off for some reason. That is another set of responsibilities to be discussed in another article. As of the writing of this article, we have 21 people certifi ed as Driver/Operator-Pumpers and 2 more have completed the classroom and ready to schedule their test.

CHIEF HALL’S SAFETY TIPSLast month, we covered the need to keep our dryer lint trap and venting cleaned out. This month, another cause for fi res I’ve seen repeated is the vent fan in your bathrooms.

Over time, dust and lint build up around the fan motor and then, as we have all probably done before, we turn the vent fan on to let it run a while and then forget to turn it off. If you end up leaving the house for an extended period it could be running for hours, and with the dust and lint wrapped around the motor, excess heat builds up which can lead to that unwanted fi re. The buildup in your bathroom vent will not happen as quickly as your dryer, but it does happen, so the need to clean around the motor, box and fan blades should probably be done at least once a year.

To do so, remove the cover leaving the switch off and vacuum out any buildup of dust and lint you see. Be careful not to mess with the wiring. This is just another tip on how a little housekeeping can keep your home safe from a fi re.

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lengthy battle with colorectal cancer.

Tim started with the Duncanville Fire Department in 1994 and was promoted through the ranks to Captain. Unfortunately,

Tim had to take disability retirement in 2012 in order to fi ght his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer at the age

of 42 and fought a courageous fi ght.

Tim was a favorite among the department and his passing is very diffi cult for those left behind. Tim leaves behind a wife

and 3 children.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

REGULATION AND SAFETY OF YOUR FIREFIGHTERSIn Texas, we are blessed that we have a Commission that monitors the safety and edu-cation of the State’s paid fi refi ghting force; Texas is the only state in the United States that does. Sometimes, the Fire Commission will adopt standards that are recommended by an international non-profi t that advocates a reduction of fi re hazards to the public and those that engage in fi ghting fi res. This organization, established in 1896, utilizes

committees of experts in their fi eld to standardize everything from building codes to fi refi ghter’s personal pro-tective gear (PPE).

The standards adopted by the Texas Fire Commission for our personal protective gear and its care, and the recordkeeping, are NFPA 1971, 2013 edition and NFPA 1851, 2014 edition. As a Fire Department, it takes the decision making on how well the PPE will protect our fi refi ghters away from us and places it on the develop-ers, designers and testers of the gear. I know myself, it helps me since I am not an engineer and most Fire-fi ghters responsible for the purchase of the gear are not either. Also, this helps the fi refi ghters by not getting the City Fathers involved, other than approving the fi nances to purchase the gear. Sometimes the city fathers want to save money without understand-ing the consequences for their actions or they are at each other to the point they are dysfunctional and cannot make a quality decision.

The standards that we follow simply state that each of the Firefi ghters must have a complete set of PPE for each member that is subject to be exposed to hazardous con-ditions, from fi re or other emergencies, or where the potential for such exposure ex-ists. The PPE must meet the rigid standards of the most current standard. The standard addresses the vapor barriers, these are fi re resistive materials that will help protect the Firefi ghters from hazards and also let their bodies cool. The standards set procedures for inspections, cleaning, storage, record-keeping and repair of the PPE.

The investment the taxpayers make in the safety of its Firefi ghters is very much appre-ciated by the Firefi ghters and their families. And as a taxpayer, you are subject to get a return on this investment at any time or place. When you get that return, you want it to be a good one and that it be done safely.

Thank you, for all you do for us.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

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POLICE BEATSPOLICE BEATSDO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A DUNCANVILLE POLICE OFFICER?DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A DUNCANVILLE POLICE OFFICER?

NEXT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM IS JUNE 28THThe City of Duncanville Police Department is currently looking for motivated young men and women who want to make a difference in the community by working in a fl uid and exciting career as a Police Offi cer. The Department is now accept-ing Interest Cards from individuals with the following qualifi cations: •Must be a minimum of 20 1/2 years of age and shall not have reached their 45th birthday. •Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certifi cate. •Must have completed 30 college classroom hours with a minimum passing grade of C or have at least two years of ac-tive military service with an honorable discharge or hold a currently active TCOLE Peace Offi cer license. •Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and have a good driving record. •Must not have been convicted of a felony at any time or a Class B misdemeanor or above in the last 10 years. •Must be a United States citizen. •Must have an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces, if applicable. •Must have vision correctable to 20/20. In addition to the above requirements, qualifi ed applicants must pass a physical performance test, civil service exam, thorough and extensive background investigation, polygraph and psychological test, physical examination and interviews with the Police Review Board and Chief of Police. The next civil service exam date is scheduled for June 28th. After completing the hiring procedure, potential recruits will attend a 5 month Police Academy and 4 months of fi eld train-ing. The starting salary for a Duncanville Police Offi cer is $47,354, with a top salary of $63,141 after 6 years as a Police Offi cer. All recruits are paid the starting salary upon their fi rst day of employment. If you have what it takes to be a part of the Duncanville Police Department, you may submit an Interest Card online at www.duncanville.com/police.

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National Police WeekMay 11-17, 2014

Through a Proclamation, the Duncanville City Council recognized May 11-17th, 2014 National Police Week dur-ing the May 6th Council Meeting. Several Duncanville Police Offi cers, lead by Chief Robert Brown, were hon-ored for their efforts in protecting and serving our community. Thank you for your service Duncanville Police!


SCAMS: DON’T BE THE VICTIM!Here are a few of the scams going on, do your homework before you sign anything, let someone in your home, or pro-vide personal information to them.

DOOR-TO-DOORWith all the attention paid to email scams, computer viruses and other electronic methods of committing fraud, it’s easy to forget that a lot of scams are decidedly low-tech in their approach. Door-to-door scams are very common and have been reported several times in the DFW Metroplex over the past few years. The usual targets are people who live alone, especially the elderly.

The most common setup involves two people who knock on the door and claim to be from the power company, phone company or from a municipal department. They will ask for access to the home while they perform some task – We are checking for frozen pipes, or you have an electrical short and if we don’t fi x it your house will burn down - are a couple of examples. While one crook distracts the homeowner, the other steals cash; jewelry and other valuables or they scam you to pay for a service they never provided.

Another version involves criminals claiming to work for an alarm company. They tell the victim that their house has been selected for a possible free burglar alarm installation. This is just a ploy to case the house for a future break-in. They will also try to scare you into letting them in by saying you live in a high crime area or did you know you had a murder on the next street over from you.

There are endless versions of these scams. Sometimes only one crook shows up on your doorstep while another waits outside; other times they may offer home repairs, take the victim’s down payment and never return.

The fi rst rule in preventing this type of fraud is to never let anyone into your house without verifying, beyond doubt, who they are and why they need to come in. You can’t just take a stranger at his word these days.If someone comes to your door, claims to represent a utility company and asks to enter your house, the fi rst thing you must do is ask for identifi cation. If they’re legitimate, they’ll have an ID card and will be happy to show it to you. Their vehicle will also be well marked.

Once they’ve shown you their ID, it is still a good idea to double-check. Politely tell the person on your doorstep to wait a moment, lock the door, and call the company. Ask if they have workers in your neighborhood performing tests or repairs and if anyone should be asking to gain entry to your house. If the story checks out, you can be confi dent that they are who they claim to be.

The behavior of the person on your doorstep can also be an indicator of trouble. If they run when you ask for ID, or be-come belligerent, that is a warning sign. Lock your door, call the police, and provide as much information as you can. A real utility worker will understand your concern and should not mind waiting a couple of minutes.

Even armed with knowledge, none of us is immune to being scammed. What should you do if you realize you’ve already let criminals into your house?

First, do not let them know you’re onto them. A cornered crook can be dangerous. Remain calm, try to remember as many details as you can, and wait until they are gone to lock the door and call the police. Your safety is far more impor-tant than any cash or objects the thieves might get away with.

Make sure to talk to your family, friends and neighbors about this type of crime, and always stay vigilant. For more infor-mation on Crime Prevention, contact Offi cer Doug Sisk at 972-780-5027 or [email protected]

POLICE BEATSPOLICE BEATS

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POLICE BEATS UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS! & NEWS!

The City of Duncanville is embarking on the creation of a local Conceptual Bike Plan that will provide our leaders with the blueprint for establishing connected bike routes throughout our city. Research conducted by the Parks and Recreation Department indicates that a well-developed bike trail system serves as key to community sustainability, increases air quality and boosts economic development among other things.

The Parks and Recreation Board has met on several occasions to develop and recommend to the City Council a local Conceptual Bike Plan that will illustrate both future

on-street and off-street bike trails linking neighborhoods with our schools, parks and shopping destinations. It will also pro-vide vital connections to our neighboring communities allowing all citizens opportu-nities to visit Duncanville and participate in all we have to offer. It is important to mention that this local Conceptual Bike Plan is not set in stone, and should be reviewed regularly to ensure that it contin-ues to meet the needs and desires of the community.

“This Conceptual Bike Plan will serve to initiate and drive future discussion,” said Councilmember Cliff Boyd, during the May 6th, 2014 Council Meet-

ing, “it is an approach to the need and desire for citizens to have bike paths in the City of Duncanville.”

A Public Meeting was held on April 10th, as well as a Public Hearing during the City Council Meeting on May 6th. How-ever, the City hopes to further engage its citizens in the de-velopment of this plan. To do so, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to hold additional public meetings and hearings in the next few weeks. Citizens are also encour-aged to submit their input and feedback on the Local Bike Plan by emailing the Director of Parks and Recreation, Bart Stevenson, at [email protected].

See additional Trail & Bike Route Maps on Page 26.

Off-Street Bike Lanes

On-Street Marked Shared Bike Lanes

On-Street Bike Lanes

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UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS!& NEWS!

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The City of Duncanville will serve as host to the Best Southwest Juneteenth event, a celebration of freedom through community unity. The day will feature a variety of food and merchandise vendors, with activities for children that include face painting, bounce houses, crafts and more.

The evening will showcase local talents in music and dance, with a headline perfor-mance featuring “Memphis Soul Revue.” You’ll surely want to be a part of this great day of celebration! For more info. call (972) 780-5070 or visit www.duncanville.com/specialevents


2014 Juneteenth Vendor Application

Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 14, 2014 Armstrong Park 5:00 – 9:00pm Duncanville, TX

Vendor Space Fees

Food Booth: $75 Temp. Food Permit: $25 Merchandise Booth: $75

Additional Space: $50 Space is VERY LIMITED- first come, first served

basis Separate check required for Inspection fee of

$25.00 All checks will be made out to The City of

Duncanville

Booth rental fee MUST accompany application Application will be taken on 1st come , 1st served basis No electricity is available. All generators must be quiet. Applications will not be accepted by telephone, fax, or email. Vendor supplies all tables, tents, chairs, display units, etc. Spaces are 9' x 18' on concrete No more than two vendors will be allowed to sell the same main food items. Minimum of three main food items per vendor. All food must be pre-cooked with the exception of hamburgers.

Vendor Company Name______________________________________Contact Name___________________________________________ Daytime Phone ______________________Alternate Phone ________________________Email Address:__________________________________ Amount Enclosed________________Mailing Address________________________________________________________________________________ Description of Merchandise_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ # of 9' x 18' spaces_________ (circle one) Food / Merchandise Make checks payable to The City of Duncanville The undersigned vendor warrants that vendor is the sole owner of the merchandise sold at the Duncanville Juneteenth Celebration. It is understood that the City of Duncanville merely arranged for the sale of merchandise, the undersigned vendor does hereby release the City of Duncanville from any claim, action, demand, or liability arising out of any

conduct of any nature of the City of Duncanville or it's employees. The undersigned vendor understands that refunds will not be made due to inclement weather or natural disaster nor will refunds be granted after June 6, 2014. All requests for refunds must be made in writing. The Juneteenth Celebration reserves the right to decline any

vendor deemed unsuitable for the event.

_________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature Date

June 6th Deadline


UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS!& NEWS!

Temporary Closing of Kidsville Playground @ Armstrong ParkKidsville Playground @ Armstrong Park will be closed from 7am Monday, May 19, 2014 thru 5pm Friday, May 23, 2014. Dur-ing this time Parks staff will be applying a wood sealant to the Kidsville playground structure and allowing time for it to dry completely. Th is is a yearly maintenance process and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to provide excellent recreational opportunities @ Armstrong Park.

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Duncanville Recreation Center

Who: Girls & Boys : Ages 5-13 Where: Duncanville Recreation Center

When: 7:30am-6:00pm Weekly: Resident: $95 & $851st/2nd child Non-Res: $105 & $95 1st/2ndchild

One-time $25 registration fee per child *(Registration covers supplies & T-shirt)

* Weekly themes/ 2-3 fieldtrips per week * Indoor/Outdoor games * Lunch & Snack provided daily * 3-Day drop-in rate available weekly (Drop-in responsible for fieldtrip fees)

No camp on July 4th

For more information call: (972) 780-5070

Wonders of Nature ZOO Field Trip | All Stars Ranger/Cowboy Stadium | Survivor Park Adventure | Splash Pool | Fun Day

Skating, Bowling, Bounce House | American Idol | Casa Mañana Theatre | The Red Light Special Duncanville Police & Fire Tour

| Around The World International Museum/ Perot Museum | Pick Your Star UTA Planetarium / Creative Hands | The

Sweet Tooth Movie Week


SUMMER READING CLUB 2014 June 6 - July 31

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS

A variety of programs for all ages

3:00 p.m. Library Lobby

Meeting Rooms June 10

David the Magic Guy

June 17 Dallas Puppet Theater

Rumpelstiltskin

June 24 Snake Encounters

July 1 Mad Science Fire & Ice

July 8 Jungle Jim

July 15 Nancy Burks Worcester

Ventriloquist

July 22 Tharpo the Clown

July 29 Brett Roberts

Dr. Flake-n-stein’s Magic Lab

Board Game Bonanza A variety of board games

for all ages to play Limited to 45

7:00 p.m. Library Program Room

Each Tuesday

Duncanville Public Library 201 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville, TX 75116 972-780-5044 www.duncanville.com/library

WACKY WEDNESDAYS

Puppet Shows by Sandy Shrout

For Pre-K - 2nd graders

10:15 a.m. Library Lobby

Meeting Rooms Each Wednesday

Elementary Crafts For 1st - 6th graders only Limited to 35 participants

No daycare groups


June 11 - Palm Rattles June 18 - Bending Metal June 25 - Monster Slime July 2 - Bubble Art July 9 - Flag Book July 16 - Paper Poppers July 23 - Mini Tornados July 30 - Pop-up Books

Family Night A variety of programs for all ages

7:00 p.m. Library Lobby

Meeting Rooms June 18 - Brett Roberts Dr. Flake-n-stein’s Magic Lab

July 16 - Valerie Oliver Yo-Yo Show

STORY TIME THURSDAYS

Preschool Story Time & Crafts For ages 3-6 years and a caregiver

Limited to 45

10:15 a.m. Library Program Room

Each Thursday Nursery Rhyme Time For ages 0-3 years and a caregiver

Limited to 45

11:15 a.m. Library Program Room

Each Thursday

Spanish Story Time For all ages

Limited to 45


Each Thursday

SUPER SATURDAYS

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Children practice reading to dogs

Limited to 45


June 28 July 26

Teen Crafts

For 7th - 12th graders only Limited to 45 participants


June 28 Model Magic Sculpture

July 26 Glass Magnets

Duncanville Public Library is a great place to be this summer! Come to the library to get a Summer Reading Club time log and track the time you spend reading/listening from June 6 - July 31. When you have completed 25 hours, come to the library with your parent or adult caregiver to turn in your reading log and receive your prizes. You may only receive one set of prizes per summer. Prizes include a free book, reading certificate, and coupons, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Prizes can be claimed June 20 - July 31 and cannot be claimed less than 30 minutes before closing.

All Programs are FREE!

Kids’ Club

6th grade and younger

Teen Club 7th - 12th grade

(Ask about our Early Literacy logs for ages 0-3 years.)

HHave a Blast at Your Library!

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This class is free and limited to 30 students.

Teacher: Irma Flores Study materials provided

201 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville, Texas 75116 972-780-5052

12:30—1:30 p.m. Free!

Citizenship class E ve r y F r i d a y s t a r t in g M a y 9 , 2 0 1 4

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EMERGENCY CITY OFFICESFire, Police, Ambulance…..….... 911 City Hall……………………… 972.780.5000 AARP…………………………..… 1.888.687.2277Water…………………….……. 972.780.5010 City Manager…………….…… 972.780.5003 Better Business Bureau………..…. 214.220.2000 After Hrs……….....……….. 972.780.4959 Asstistant City Manager…..…. 972.780.5004 Dallas Central Appraisal Dist……. 214.631.0910FBI……………….…….……… 972.559.5000 City Secretary……………....… 972.780.5017 Dallas County:Poison Control……….….…….. 1.800.222.1222 Bldg Insp/Code Enforcement:… 972.780.5041 General (Including DBA's)...….. 214.653.7099Suicide Crisis Center….…..…… 214.828.1000 Health & Human Services…..…. 214.819.2000Domestic Violence Hotline….… 1.800.799.7233 Certificates of Occupancy, Code Enf. MY RIDE-Dallas……………… 972.855.8084

Garage Sale Pemits Records………………………... 214.653.7131Economic Development….…… 972.780.5090 Section 8 Housing……..………. 214.819.1871Finance……………………….. 972.780.5094 Tax Office (Property/Vehicle).… 214.653.7811

Atmos Gas……………….…… 972.934.9227 Health Inspector……………… 972.780.4963 Duncanville Outreach Ministries…. 972.296.4986Auto Tags/Titles………………. 214.653.7811 Hopkins Senior Center……….. 972.780.5073 Evictions………….………………. 214.589.7000Chamber of Commerce……....... 972.780.4990 Municipal Court……………… 972.780.5055 Home Instead-Rides for Shut-Ins.… 972.262.7787Charter Cable…….……….…… 1.866.937.2427 Parks/Athletics……………….. 972.780.5072 HUD…………………..……….….. 214.767.8300DPS: Driver's License…….....… 469.272.9301 Personnel……………….…….. 972.780.5012 MADD…………………….…..….. 214.744.6233Republic ……...……….....…… 972.225.5252 Job Line…………………… 972.780.5006 Meals on Wheels……………..…… 214.689.2639Property Tax…….……....……. 214.653.7811 Planning & Zoning…………… 972.780.5016 Red Cross……….………..……….. 214.678.4800ONCOR Electric.………...…… 1.888.313.4747 Public Library………………… 972.780.5050 Salvation Army……………..…….. 214.630.5611US Post Office………….…….. 972.780.0941 Public Relations………………. 972.780.5043 Social Security……………..……… 1.800.772.1213 Passport Information….…… 972.780.1438 Public Works…………………. 972.780.5015 State Comptroller's OfficeVoter Registration *……….....… 214.637.7937 Recreation Center…………….. 972.780.5070 Tax ID & Sales Tax Permit…..… 972.709.4357Water/Trash/Sewer Setup…..…. 972.780.5010 Service Center………………… 972.780.4900

Special Events………………… 972.780.5074 Texas Dept of Human Services:Newspapers: Utility Billing……….………… 972.780.5010 Food Stamps/Medicaid…..….…. 972.709.8075DMN…………...….….………. 214.745.8383 WIC………………..…………… 214.670.6875Focus…………....….…………. 972.223.9175 Police: Texas Workforce Commission:Suburban………….…...…….… 972.296.8600 Administration……….………. 972.780.5038 Dallas………………..…………. 972.709.5377

Animal Control………………. 972.223.6111 Grand Prairie………………..….. 972.264.5881Duncanville ISD: Auto Pound…………….…….. 972.227.5188 United Way…………………..……. 214.978.0000802 S. Main St., 75137 Crime Prevention…………….. 972.780.5027 Vital Statistics: Administration……..…...….. 972.708.2000 Crime Victim Advocate (ext 0) 972.780.5037 Birth/Death Certificates: Natatorium……...……..…… 972.708.2370 Internal Affairs……….………. 972.780.4912 Dallas (City)……………..….. 214.670.3092 School Board: Jail………………………….… 972.780.5039 Grand Prairie (State)……..….. 214.875.2100 Carla Fahey…………….… 972.296.3452 Non-Emergency……….……… 972.223.6111 On-line: www.dshs.tx.us Tom Kennedy….……...…. 972.709.8376 Records……….…….………… 972.780.5024 Mariage License: Louis McElroy…………… 972.291.9336 Tri-Cities Animal Shelter….…. 972.291.5335 Downtown Dallas- 8-4 M-F… 214.653.7559 Philip McNeely….…..….... 214.952.6582 Warrants …………..…...…… 972.780.5092 East Dallas**………………… 214.321.3182 Marlies Peregory…….…... 972.849.6110 Or…………………….…… 972.780.5068 North Dallas**………………. 214.904.3032 Marshal Wesley……..….... 972.298.5279 Justice of the Peace Offices:*** Janice Savage-Martin……. 972.709.0777 Fire: 7201 S. Polk, Dallas.………. 972.228.0280

Administration……………….. 972.780.4920 1411 W. Beltline,Richardson 972.231.1439Tourism: Fire Station (W Camp Wisdom) 972.780.4923 841 W Irving Blvd, Irving…. 214.589.7000Bob Knight's Fieldhouse…...….. 972.331.8868 Fire Station #2 (S Main St.)….. 972.780.4922 ***Call for office hoursCedar Hill State Park………….. 972.291.3900Community Theatre……..……. 972.780.5707 Local Rental Facilities:Cedar Ridge Preserve..………… 972.293.5150 Mayor - Deborah Hodge…….. 972.296.1774 Best Western……….……………… 972.283.3000Internat'l Museum of Cultures... 972.708.7406 At-Large - Patrick Harvey..…. 972.296.5031 City Parks and Facilities…….…….. 972.780.5070Joe Pool Marina…..…………… 972.299.9010 District 1 - Cliff Boyd...…..… 972.780.0302 Enchanted Memories on the Hill.…. 972.780.9333Lynn Creek Marina…………… 817.640.4200 District 2 - Stephen Jones…… 972.298.9360 Bob Knight's Fieldhouse………….. 972.331.8868Red Bird Lanes………..……….. 972.298.7143 District 3 - Stan Smith….…… 214.354.1679 Hilton Garden Inn…………………. 972.283.9777Red Bird Skateland………..…… 972.298.7400 District 4 - Mark Cooks...…… 214.463.9447 Holiday Inn Express…………..…… 972.298.8000

District 5 - Johnette Jameson… 972.780.8887 Lion's Club Center (Jerry Boyd).…. 214.557.1581Hospitals: Motel 6……………………………. 972.296.0345Charlton Methodist Hospital…….. 214.947.7777 **Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

*Voter Registration Application Cards available at City Hall

OTHER HELPFUL NUMBERS

HELPFUL NUMBERSCITY OF DUNCANVILLE

Building & Sign Permits, Inspections,

On-line: www.window.state.tx.us/taxpermit

Updated 1-23-14

NEWCOMER INFORMATION

City Council (May 21, 2013): **


City Information City Information

IndexIndexDuncanville City Offi ces

GENERAL GOVERNMENTCity Manager 972-780-5003City Secretary 972-780-5017Public Information 972-780-5043Personnel 972-780-5095After Hours Calls 972-780-4959

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTSecretary 972-780-5090

POLICE DEPARTMENTChief of Police 972-780-5038Community Relations 972-780-5027Criminal Investigations 972-780-5037Animal Control 972-223-6111Police Records 972-780-5024Non-Emergency 972-223-6111

FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief 972-780-4920Assistant Fire Chief 972-780-4921

FINANCE DEPARTMENTDirector 972-780-5005Municipal Court 972-780-5055Water Billing 972-780-5010

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTDirector 972-780-5076Community Center 972-780-5070Senior Center 972-780-5073

LIBRARYDirector 972-780-5053Library 972-780-5050Adult Services 972-780-5052Youth Services 972-780-5044

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTDirector 972-780-5015Building Inspections 972-780-5040Garage Sale Permits 972-780-5040Health Offi cer 972-780-4963Code Enforcement 972-780-5040Trash/Solid Waste Services 972-780-4946Water/Waste Water 972-780-4900City Engineer 972-780-5015PC/CAD Technician 972-780-5064Streets 972-780-4900

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONInternet www.duncanville.comTelevision Charter Comm. Cable Channel 26

AT&T U-verse Channel 99

SPECIAL INTEREST NUMBERSLicense Plate Renewal

Dallas County Govt. Center 214-653-7811Driver’s License Renewal

Department of Public Safety 469-272-9301Community Assistance

Duncanville Outreach 972-296-4986Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Offi ces 972-780-4990Duncanville ISD

Administration 972-708-2000

CITY COUNCILMayor - Deborah Hodge ................972-296-1774At-Large - Patrick Harvey................972-296-5031District 1 - Cliff Boyd .....................972-780-0302District 2 - Stephen Jones ..............972-298-9360District 3 - Stan Smith...................214-354-1679District 4 - Mark Cooks ..................214.463.9447 & Mayor Pro Tem District 5 - Johnette Jameson .........972-780-8887

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May 2014 Champion Newsletter