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City of Duncanville Provides Update on
Outstanding Debt Obligations
Duncanville, TX - The City of Duncanville is providing an update on its current debt obligations and recently issued credit ratings as part of its ongoing commitment to responsible financial management and transparency.
The City has three outstanding debt obligations totaling $28,015,000 in principal, with approximately $9.1 million in scheduled interest, for a combined outstanding principal and interest obligation of about $37 million.
The City's 2018 General Obligation bonds currently have $15.5 million in outstanding principal and approximately $3.7 million in remaining interest. The bonds were issued as part of the 2018 Duncanville Bond Program approved by voters November 2018. The program consisted of 10 projects organized into four propositions and planned to be completed over four years. Included were projects such as city streets, the Fire Station No. 1, city parks, and the Service Center.
In May 2026, the Duncanville City Council approved the issuance of Certificates of Obligation to fund the Public Works Department's Advanced Metering Infrastructure, or AMI, water meter project. The certificates totaled slightly more than $11 million and are scheduled for repayment over 16 years, with about $5.4 million in interest.
The City's third obligation supports a lead service line inventory project through the Texas Water Development Board. The City Council approved financing for the project in July 2026. While the total project amount is nearly $2.9 million, the Texas Water Development Board will forgive 51% of the financing, leaving the City responsible for about $1.4 million. The City's portion is interest-free and will be repaid over 10 years.
As part of the City's 2026 debt issuance, Duncanville also received updated credit ratings from two national rating agencies. Fitch Ratings assigned the City an AA rating with a positive outlook, while S&P Global Ratings assigned the City an AA rating with a stable outlook. The ratings provide independent assessments of the City's creditworthiness and ability to meet its financial obligations.
As Duncanville continues financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year, the City remains committed to responsible debt management, long-term financial sustainability, and transparent communication with residents about the City's finances.
Additional information about the City's debt service is included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget, available through the City's OpenGov budget portal.
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Take the Better Block Survey
This fall, the City of Duncanville and Better Block will temporarily reimagine the South Main Street corridor at East Wheatland Road to explore safer streets, stronger connections, and more vibrant public spaces.
The demonstration will test ideas like traffic calming, safer pedestrian crossings, outdoor seating, public art, and community gathering spaces to better connect Downtown Duncanville, Armstrong Park, nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and civic destinations. Throughout the project, community feedback and data will help inform future investments and long-term improvements along the corridor.
We want to hear from the community! Your ideas will help shape the demonstration and test new possibilities before long-term investments are made. Share your ideas and help shape the future of Duncanville by completing the community survey before the August 27 deadline.
Visit betterblock.org/duncanville to learn more and take the survey! If you know someone who lives, works, or spends time in Duncanville, share this post so every voice has the opportunity to be heard!
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Communications Assessment
The City of Duncanville has contracted with Cooksey Communications to conduct a communications assessment. Cooksey has undertaken a Comprehensive Strategic Communications Assessment, also known as an “audit,” for the City of Duncanville, which began in the summer of 2026. The Cooksey team will conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders to gather perspectives on the Duncanville communications effort. Benchmarking will also be conducted with peer and aspirational cities inside Texas. Cooksey will evaluate the City’s various communications channels and make recommendations. The result will be a plan to increase community engagement through communications.
You are being invited to be a part of the process by taking a survey created by Cooksey. The short survey will provide valuable insights into how you consume information from the city. Take the survey now at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofDuncanvilleCommunicationsSurvey2026
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City of Duncanville Launches Smart Water Meter Project
The City of Duncanville will begin a water meter replacement project to install residential and commercial water meters with an automatic (smart) meter reading system. Water meters are used to measure the amount of water delivered to our customers. Replacing old water meters with new smart meters will ensure we can accurately track water usage while reducing maintenance work. Learn more
| | Has your water meter been upgraded? Track your water usage with the EyeOnWater app, available in the App Store and Google Play. City Water Utility customers with upgraded meters can create a free EyeOnWater account to track usage, spot leaks early, and avoid surprise bills. | | |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SALARY RANGE
$51, 542.04 - $74, 735.96
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be accepted on a year for year basis. The total qualifying equivalent combination is five (5) years.
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MAINTENANCE WORKER I - HORTICULTURE
SALARY RANGE
$36,335.10 - $52,685.90
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma and two (2) years of related work experience.
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METER TECHNICIAN I
SALARY RANGE
$36,335.10 - $52,685.90
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related work experience.
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Keep Duncanville Beautiful
Regular Meeting
City Hall - Briefing Room
203 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX
To submit a comment via email and for your comments to be read, the following information is required:
- Submit a comment by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026
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Email kdb@duncanville.com
- Email title: Public Comment – August 17, 2026
- First and Last Name; and address.
- The Board Secretary will still set a two-minute time limit on the comments as they are read.
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Duncanville Better Block
Community Meeting
Merrifield Elementary School
102 E Vinyard Rd, Duncanville, TX 75137
A temporary activation is coming to Duncanville! The City of Duncanville and the Better Block Foundation will reimagine the South Main Street corridor at East Wheatland Road with safer streets, public spaces, and stronger connections to Downtown Duncanville and Armstrong Park.
Your feedback will help us test new ideas, from traffic calming and safer crossings to outdoor seating, public art, landscaping, and gathering spaces, before making long-term investments.
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Duncanville City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Briefing Room
Duncanville City Hall, 203 East Wheatland Road, Duncanville, TX
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM
To submit a comment via email the following information is required:
- Submit a comment by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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Email city.secretary@duncanvilletx.gov
- Email title: Public Comment – Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
- First Name, Last Name, and Address
| | City updates include the first Boards and Commissions Expo, Better Block survey, public safety and infrastructure work, library and recreation programs, Fieldhouse activities, Festival de las Américas planning, and other community services. | | |
Logen Cure: Duncanville’s First Poet Laureate
In 2026, Duncanville joined communities across Texas and the nation in celebrating poetry and the literary arts by selecting the City’s first Poet Laureate.
In this episode of D’Ville Voices, we sit down with Logen Cure, Duncanville’s inaugural Poet Laureate, to learn more about the poet behind the title. Logen Cure is a poet and educator. She is the author of the full-length poetry collection, Welcome to Midland (Deep Vellum Publishing, 2021). She earned her MFA in poetry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is the founder and curator of Inner Moonlight, the monthly reading series and podcast at The Wild Detectives in Dallas. Learn more at www.logencure.com.
Get to know Duncanville’s first Poet Laureate and hear a conversation about poetry and creativity.
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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WEEK THREE
August 17 - August 21
Place at Front Curb or Alley
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Trash Collection Days
See Zones 1 and 2 on Map
Monday/Thursday: Zone 1 Residents
Tuesday/Friday: Zone 2 Residents
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Brush & Bulk Collection
See Zones A, B, C, and D on Map
Residents who live north of Wheatland Rd. have brush/bulk collection on weeks one (1) and three (3)
Residents who live south of Wheatland Rd. have brush/bulk collection on weeks two (2) and four (4)
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Recycling Collection Days
See Zones A, B, C and D on Map
Monday Zone 1A Residents
Tuesday Zone 2B Residents
Thursday Zone 1C Residents
Friday Zone 2D Residents
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Republic Services Online Account
One simple tool to manage your recycling, waste, and account needs.
Visit RepublicServices.com/Account to sign up for the online portal or download the app.
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