DeMonica Gooden

Residential Zoning Density

Minimal financial impact, primarily saving administrative resources by removing special use permit hearings.

Library Programming and Outreach

Potential for increased grant funding if the program aligns with multi-year grant cycles.

Committee Appointments

None directly associated with this meeting, though board recommendations often influence future city expenditures.

Community Engagement and Public Input

Null

Automotive Repair Facility Regulations

Staff time required for code enforcement inspection and citation issuance.

Teen Council Initiative

Traffic and Parking Congestion

The project is proposed to be funded by the DCEDC as an offsite infrastructure project.

Library Naming

None anticipated at this stage.

emergency preparedness

Being prepared now saves you from expensive emergency repairs or last-minute supply runs when prices spike.

City Manager Recruitment

The salary and benefits for a new City Manager will be a significant line item in the city's annual budget.

Audit Committee Policy Manual Update

Businesses may face new registration fees and costs to comply with storage and recordkeeping requirements.

Monthly Sales Tax Collections & Transit Ridership

Potential future budget adjustments if service hours are extended.

Police and Fire Civil Service Eligibility and Testing

Testing and examination administration costs are accommodated within routine human resources and public safety budgets.

KDB Event Calendar and Volunteer Activities

Events operate within the approved Keep Duncanville Beautiful operational budget.

Parks Master Plan Update

Future budget allocations for park improvements will be informed by the master plan findings.

Duncanville Fieldhouse Mural Design

Financial impact details were not specified in the staff report.

Poet Laureate Program Policy Revisions

Involves an annual honorarium of $3,500, subject to annual appropriation.

Arts Grant Program First-Year Review

Evaluates grant allocation and administration for community arts funding.

Property Replat and Access Creation at 280 W. Highway 67

Council Rules and Procedures Update

PLAT-2026-00034 Replat Request

PLAT-2026-00035 Replat Request

Approval of August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

APPROVAL OF DCEDC MEETING MINUTES

DCEDC August 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda Minus Item 7N

Acceptance of FY 2027 MVCPA Grant and DFR Drone Procurement

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 City Budget

Adoption of 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

Ratification of FY 2026-2027 Budget Property Tax Revenue Increase

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Master Fee Schedule

Adoption of TMRS Benefit Updates

Adoption of False Alarm Permitting Ordinance

Establishment of Fire Department Emergency Services Mitigation Rates

Authorization of Emergicon and Emergifire Claims Management Addendum

Approval of Zoning Text Amendment for HUD-Code Manufactured Homes

Amendment of Automotive Repair and Salvage Facility Regulations

Consider the minutes for the August 18, 2026, and September 1, 2026, City Council Meetings.

Consider a Resolution Approving a Negotiated Settlement Between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2026 rate review mechanism filing; declaring existing rates to be…

Consider a Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Duncanville and Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML-IRP) for group critical illness insurance coverage to satisfy compliance with House Bill…

Ordinance Calling Special Bond Election for $50 Million Police Facility

Expressed concerns about lack of ancillary cost estimates, lack of public-private partnership exploration, and potential leadership changes with an interim city manager.

DCEDC Better Block Foundation Contract (Item 7.B)

Questioned the temporary nature and high cost relative to other community infrastructure needs.

Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee for Fieldhouse RFPs

Expressed frustration with the lengthy timeline and convoluted process since initial discussions in 2024.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026-2027

Appointment of Audit Committee Members and Chair

Duncanville Arts Commission Grant Recommendations

Approval of CDBG Project/Activity Applications

Authorization of Settlement Agreement with Life School

Direction to Conclude Litigation Pursuant to Settlement

ZONE-2026-00012: Zoning Change for 1435 Candlelight Avenue

Voted against the zoning change application.

Consent Agenda Approval

to approve the item

Approval of Drive-Thru SUP at 102 N. Cedar Ridge Drive

Councilmember Jeremy Koontz made a motion to approve the item

Chapter 380 Agreement for Railroad Flats Redevelopment

Consent Agenda Items A through C

Table Railroad Flats Economic Development Incentive (Item 7.D)

Expressed reservations about the lack of an initial public hearing and RFP process.

Table Arts and Cultural District Steering Committee Chairperson Nominations (Item 8.B)

table the item until Feb 17th

Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with KKMD Investments, LLC

approve the Second Amendment to the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Duncanville, TX, and KKMD Investments, LLC, to extend the closing date to on or before February 13, 2026, and author