Weekly Staff Report

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To: Mayor and Members of City Council From: Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides, City Manager Date: March 12, 2021 Subject: Weekly Update

Police Department

COMMUNITY CORNER Bravo Nights Officers’ phenomenal policing was praised by a Duncanville resident, business owner and himself a Law Enforcement officer on yesterday, March 9, 2021: “To whom it may concern, Good Afternoon I would like to bring to your attention an outstanding job your officers did this morning. I am a Dallas Police Officer and owner of the American Karate Academy of Duncanville. This morning about 4:45am I called in a burglary in progress to your 911 dispatch of my business. I was monitoring live feed from my camera system inside the business. Your officers responded in a expediate manner and were able to detain the suspect with out incident and was able to return all my property undamaged. These officers were very professional and explained everything to me as a business owner. I think these officers all went above their job duty to ensure the safety of the citizens of Duncanville residence and business owners. These officers should be recognized for the outstanding job and professionalism they showed to myself. The officers went above and did not ignore the call and work endless past the end of their work hours and made sure to help make the City of Duncanville safer. Thank you again for everything your officers and the police department has done to protect my property and business. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I would like to provide dinner for the officers on this shift one day if you could please let me know a good time I could have some food catered in. Thank you again for all the hard work and dedication of the Duncanville Police Department.”

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COMMUNITY ALERT On March 9, 2021 a group of “landscapers” offered to spread compost for $10 per bag to a resident of Duncanville. The resident told the Hispanic men to go ahead with one bag to see how far it would go. They proceeded to spread several bags even though the resident asked the men to stop. At that point, the men told the resident the price was $1,100.00 even though it is unclear but unlikely that 110 bags of mulch were spread. When the resident advised them he didn’t have that much money, they asked him to go with them to the ATM to withdraw the $1,100.00 in cash. Fortunately, someone looking out for the resident’s best interest arrived at that time, stopping the trip to the ATM. One of the men advised the resident owed the money at which point they were asked for their permit to solicit, and that is when the “landscapers” ran to a white Chevy Silverado pick-up truck, shielded the LP, and hurriedly left. Residents are encouraged to avoid cold calls from unknown and unsolicited peddlers. The City of Duncanville recently amended its “Solicitor and Peddler” Ordinance and the police department is in the final stages of securing high-visibility vests which, when received, must be worn by door to door solicitors after they have obtained a permit and while they are going door to door within the City of Duncanville. Within the next few weeks, it is anticipated those vests will have arrived and will be required to be worn by each person receiving a permit within the City of Duncanville. As always, if anyone feels something suspicious is occurring, they are encouraged to immediately call 911. We would rather respond and determine either there is no issue or be able to ensure the safety and security of our residents.

PERSONNEL The five patrol cadets currently in the NCTCOG academy continue to do well and are tentatively set for graduation dates in April and June (two classes which began on different dates). Officer Zachary Green is scheduled to complete field training on March 16th. Training and Personnel will hold a civil service entry examination for potential candidates on April 3rd in hopes of hiring two solid candidates. In the event unlicensed candidates make the subsequent civil service list, the goal would be to process and hire them so they could attend one of the basic police academies held at the NCTCOG in mid-May or June. Interest cards for the April 3, 2021 test must be turned in by Friday, March 26, 2021 at 3:00 pm.

COVID-19 There are no employees out with COVID-19 at this time.

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Parks and Recreation

Parks:

• There was graffiti vandalism at multiple locations at City Hall/Police Station. The Water Department was able to use their valve exerciser to assist Parks in removal of the graffiti. • The Athletics Crew continues to prep the athletic fields for associations per schedule. • The Horticulture Crew continues to mulch landscape bed and trim back “burnt” portions of annual color.

Top row from left: Graffiti Vandalism at Police Entrance Sing, Athletic fields prep at Harrington Park Bottom row: Bed Maintenance in front of Library/ Recreation Center

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Fieldhouse:

• Blue & Green entryway rebranding signage will be installed this week. • Kieffer Signs will be providing an additional field survey to complete the Hwy 67 Pole sign conversion, survey is scheduled for 3-11-2021. • Upcoming Events: . D -Town Magic Basketball League – Tues. & Thurs. 7p - 9p (3 courts) . Driven Elite Basketball Camp – Fri. 5p - 9p (2 courts), Sat. 12p - 2p (1 room), Sun. 8a - 5p (2 courts) . BlockSport Volleyball Tournament – Sat. 8a – 8p (8 nets) . Dallas ShowTyme Basketball Tryouts– Sun. 10a - 2p (3 courts)

Blue & Green Entryway Rebranding Signage

Senior Center:

• Senior Center has resumed COVID-19 curbside meal pick up and deliveries. • Staff continues to make wellness calls throughout the week. Crossword puzzles and trivia games are being provided via the newsletter and handed out with meals. • Upcoming Drive-thru Events: . Parking Lot Bingo (St. Patrick’s Day) – Wednesday, March 17, 2021 . Parking Lot Bingo (Postponed Valentine’s Day) – Wednesday, March 24, 2021

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Curbside Pickup at D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center

Recreation Center:

• Effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021, all indoor rentals are now at 50% capacity. Facility COVID protocols (masks, gloves and social distancing) will still be required. • Staff continues to routinely sanitize the facility and equipment. • Open volleyball and open gym continue to bring in participants. • Upcoming Events: . Movies in the Park – Saturday, April 17, 2021 (tentative)

From left: Open Volleyball, Open Gym

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Fire Department

There have been no major fires or EMS events in the city in the past week. The Fire Department responded to 140 calls for service in the past seven days. We conducted a physical agility test for new- hire candidates on March 6. Those that passed will continue into the background check process. EMS Chief Mike Ryan teamed up with the two National Guard members to provide vaccines for homebound residents and were able to distribute thirty vaccines.

Public Works

Operational Updates:

Building Inspections • A total of 1,636 single-family rental properties are registered to date; one property was registered since the last update. Eighteen inspections were completed since the last update, fourteen passed while four failed. Lack of privacy locks, CO detectors, and GFCI protection were the reasons for failures. Fourteen residential certificates of occupancy were issued for a total of 480 certificates of occupancy issued since inception of the Single-Family Rental Registration Program. • Since the start of active lien collection, $246,613.97 has been collected. $3,250.36 was collected since the last update.

Utilities Division • Water usage was 28.28 MG this reporting period, 3/1/21 to 3/7/21, down from 28.64 MG the previous week. The daily peak water demand occurred on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, when 4.45 MG was used. There was 0.13 inches of precipitation this reporting period.

Traffic Division • The City’s Signal contractor completed work on the traffic signal located at Camp Wisdom and Hill City on 09 March 2021. The next intersection to be re-wired will be Danieldale at Larry. This work is part of our normal maintenance plan. The City rewires traffic signals at four intersections per year. The intersections at Danieldale and Greenstone, Clark and Big Stone Gap will also be re-wired this year.

Street Division • The Concrete Construction Crew - Installed four ADA Ramps totaling 1,126 sq. ft. at various locations: 247, 902-903, 926 Green Terrace and 811 Green Tree. • Sweeping Services of Texas, the city’s sweeping contractor, began sweeping and removing ice chat from bridges and intersections sanded during the recent winter weather event. • Completed ADA ramps in Greenway Estates and will move to Merribrook Park next.

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Planning and Zoning Division • Predevelopment meetings were conducted on 03/04/2021 for a free-standing tenant building at 310 S Clark Road and a restaurant with drive thru at 300 S Clark Road and a church childcare center at 610 N Cedar Ridge.

CIP Construction • Meadowcreek Drainage Improvements – La Banda (Stormwater Pipe Contractor) removed trees and brush to prepare the site for construction. This next week they will remove the existing bagwall. Knight Erosion Control (Bagwall Contractor) will tentatively begin bagwall construction on 3/15/2021. • FY21 Pipe Bursting – Vortex completed pipe bursting the wastewater main on Fairwood Place and are installing the services. They will begin pipe bursting in Skyline Haven Estates next. • Madrid-Granada Alley Improvements – The alley has been paved from San Juan Dr. to just upstream of the storm sewer improvements. They have completed the placement of the storm sewer system and are placing forms and rebar for the alley in this section. They are also placing forms and rebar for driveways.

CCGMG PLACING FORMS & REBAR FOR NEXT POUR (03/04/2021)

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CCGMG RELAYING RCP DUE TO REVISED STORM DRAIN PROFILE (03/04/2021)

• Green Tree Ln Water & Wastewater Improvements. The pre-construction meeting is scheduled for 3/15/2021 with a tentative construction start date of 3/29/2021 • E. Danieldale Rd. Reconstruction & Utility Improvements (Main St. to US-67) – The pre-construction meeting is scheduled for 3/15/2021 with a tentative construction start date of 3/29/2021 • The Danieldale Tank Project. Public Works received the notice to proceed from the Purchasing Department and will schedule the pre-construction meeting for later this month. • I-20 Service Rd project - Fluor and TxDOT are working on Oriole Blvd intersection with Wren. A portion of Oriole Blvd north of Wren is closed during construction 03/04-03/28/2021.

Economic Development

Certificate of Occupancy – Applications Received – WEEKLY (EDC):

• L & S Gas, LLC dba Red Bird Mart; 1411 N. Duncanville Rd. (sell gasoline, groceries, coffee, soda, beer, and wine) • Carive Truck S; 410 E. Red Bird Ln. (sell new parts and service (no lease agreement, property owner is occupying space)) • The Healthy Hair Lounge; 100 S. Main St., Suite #108 (hair salon) • Maria’s Kitchen: 1411 N. Duncanville Rd. (prepare hot food for sale, kitchen inside gas station) • Dat Damn Daiquiri; 700 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Suite #158 (daiquiri and food sales) • Natural Image Holistic Wellness; 1106 S. Main St., Suite #1A (hair braiding, hair locking, selling hair replacements, and selling natural products for hair, skin, and body) • Dee’s Classic Nails; 1202 S. Main St. (nail salon)

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• The Beauty Works: 105 E. Davis St. (eye lash extension and permanent make up services) • Beehive Family Holdings; 1182 Explorer St., Suite #B (office and storage for eBay & Amazon - “eye lashing and fashionable jewelry”) • Studio MG: 215 S. Main St. (salon – cut, color, relaxer, weave, shampoo, eyelash, nails, waxing, and classes)

Certificate of Occupancy – Certificates Issued – WEEKLY (EDC):

• Upper Echelon Beauty and Esthetics; 103 E. Davis St. (lashes, facials, waxing)

Finance

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Library

For spring break week (March 15-19) the library will be offering several online programs including virtual story-times and music programs, as well as take home crafts. There will also be a Spring Reading Challenge. Please visit the library website for complete details.

Public Information Office

in the News Wednesday, March 10, 2021

� Zhuric Phelps excited for opportunity to play in Moody Coliseum 247Sports DUNCANVILLE, Texas — When Duncanville High faces Richardson High in the state semifinals Tuesday night with a chance to punch its.

� High school basketball rankings: Top-ranked Montverde Academy, No. 3 Sunrise Christian ... MaxPreps Regular season complete. 6. Duncanville (Texas). Record: 27-1 | Last week: 9. Avenged only ...

� Duncanville defense shuts down Richardson's premier scoring duo, advances to 6A state ... The Dallas Morning News I cover high school sports as a reporter and help coordinate our coverage. I graduated from TCU, where I ran track and cross country. I previously ...

� Duncanville's Jordan Crook — the No. 1 LB in The Dallas Morning News' Top 50 — commits to ... The Dallas Morning News After beginning his high school career at Mansfield Lake Ridge, Crook ... He transferred to Duncanville for his junior season where he finished the ...

� Richardson Boys Basketball Team Preparing For Biggest Game In 34 Years CBS Dallas / Fort Worth The Richardson High boys basketball team clinched their first appearance in ... game, Richardson will have to beat defending state champion Duncanville. ... Says There's 'No Racist Intent' Behind UT 'Eyes of Texas' School Song.

� � Photos: Duncanville's defense swarms Richardson, Zhuric Phelps soars for fast-break dunk The Dallas Morning News Duncanville guard Zhuric Phelps (0) finishes a fast break with flair during first half action against Richardson. The two teams played their Class 6A ...

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

� COVID-19 Death Of Dallas Woman In Her 20s With No Underlying Conditions 'A Grim Reminder ... CBS Dallas / Fort Worth A man in his 70's who was a resident of the City of Duncanville. He had been hospitalized. – A man in his 70's who was a resident of the City of Dallas.

� Still Creek boys' basketball wins TCAL state championship KBTX DUNCANVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - The Still Creek boys' basketball team out of Bryan brought home their first-ever Texas Christian Athletic League state ...

Monday, March 8, 2021

� Three observations following LB Ernest Hasumann's verbal commitment to the Huskers KULR-TV ... Jared Badie (Oswego, Illinois), Harrison Taggart (Draper, Utah), Jordan Crook (Duncanville, Texas), Edwin Kolenge (Clearwater, Florida) and more.

� Ohio State football and the recruiting battle for 4-star defensive end Omari Abor cleveland.com WHO: 4-star defensive lineman who plays for Duncanville (Texas) High School. SIZE: 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. RANKING: The No. 2 strongside defensive ...

Sunday, March 7, 2021

� Duncanville went into enemy territory and came back with a trophy. See the best photos from its ... The Dallas Morning News Duncanville's Ronald Holland (1) lets out a yell as does teammate Zhuric Phelps (0) after the Panthers were presented the regional trophy following ...

� Top-seeded Aggie women's basketball knocks off LSU in SEC Tournament quarterfinals KAGSTV.com The Duncanville, Texas, native finished with a game-high plus-21 plus/minus. · Johnson also contributed a team-best three steals in the winning effort. · ...

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� John Vera Takes Out Cleotis Pendarvis in One Round BoxingScene.com Steele, who resides in Duncanville, Texas, falls to 9-7-1, 6 KOs. In a clash of unbeaten junior lightweights, Eridson Garcia improved to 11-0, 7 KOs by ...

� High school basketball: No. 9 Duncanville gains revenge, reaches Texas Final 4 with decisive win ... MaxPreps Sam Houston State commit Damon Nicholas Jr. makes all the big plays as Panthers go wire-to- wire to win third straight regional title.

Saturday, March 6, 2021

� Dallas County reports 26 COVID related deaths, 458 new cases today, Friday Sachse News A man in his 50's who was a resident of the City of Duncanville. He had been hospitalized and had underlying high risk health conditions. A man in his ...

� High school basketball: No. 9 Duncanville gains revenge, reaches Texas semifinals with decisive ... MaxPreps Ninth-ranked Duncanville (Texas) got much accomplished Friday night. The Panthers avenged their only loss of the season, won a third straight Texas ... High school basketball: No. 9 Duncanville gains revenge, reaches Texas Final 4 with decisive win ...

� Aggies advance in SEC Tournament with win over LSU KBTX The Duncanville, Texas, native finished with a game-high plus-21 plus/minus. · Johnson also contributed a team-best three steals in the winning effort.

� Alabama freshman LB, Kendrick Blackshire is improving his footwork before arriving on campus Touchdown Alabama Magazine ... Tide fans are excited to watch. Kendrick Blackshire, an alumnus of Duncanville (Texas) High School, looks the part when he steps off the bus.

� High school basketball scoreboard: No. 8 Waxahachie vs. No. 9 Duncanville rematch headlines ... MaxPreps The high school basketball continues this weekend with a top 10 showdown in Texas headlining a loaded three-day stretch. Reigning Class 6A state ...

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� High school basketball scoreboard: No. 9 Duncanville defeats No. 8 Waxahachie 70-65 to advance ... MaxPreps The high school basketball continues this weekend as a top 10 showdown in Texas headles a loaded three-day stretch. Reigning Class 6A state ...

� 6A regional finals: Duncanville defeats top-ranked Waxahachie; Richardson secures first trip to ... The Dallas Morning News Duncanville, the second-ranked team in the state, went into Waxahachie's own gym and won 70- 65. Duncanville head coach David Peavy said he and ...

� Southlake Carroll casts spell on Duncanville 34-27 San Angelo LIVE! Southlake Carroll knocked off Duncanville 34-27 in a Texas high school football matchup on January 9. The Dragons hummed like a well-oiled ...

Friday, March 5, 2021

� Down go the champs! DeSoto holds Duncanville to fewest points in 7 years during win Fort Worth Star-Telegram DeSoto held Duncanville to its fewest points in a game since Nov. ... only lost once on the court to out-of-state Oklahoma City Classen SAS, 50-46.

� John Vera Aims For Dominant Win Over Cleotis Pendarvis BoxingScene.com Steele (9-6-1, 6 KOs), who resides in Duncanville, Texas, has lost five of his last six bouts. In a clash of unbeaten junior lightweights, Eridson Garcia ...

� Warriors looking for title Brazosport Facts ... and will go in as the third seed for the state tournament. The Warriors will face off against Seguin Lifegate at 1 p.m. at the Duncanville Fieldhouse.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

� RJJ Boxing Official Weights from Biloxi PhilBoxing.com Jonathan Steele (9-6-1, 6 KOs), Duncanville, Texas 144 lbs. SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS (6)* Eridson Garcia (10-0, 7 KOs), Houston, Texas 130 lbs.

� How losing to Waxahachie earlier this season prepared Duncanville for Friday's 'heavyweight ... The Dallas Morning News Waxahachie also has 6-foot-5 senior forward Montez Young, “and he's one of the best rebounders I've ever seen in high school, and I'm not ...

� Statewide HS boys basketball regional semifinal, final scores and pairings Fort Worth Star-Telegram Waxahachie (20-2) vs. Duncanville (26-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Waxahachie HS. Region III. Houston Summer Creek (20-5) vs. Humble Atascocita (22-2), ...

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