Duncanville, TX City Council Regular Meeting for September 15, 2026

The City of Duncanville held its regular City Council meeting on September 15, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement and budget matters. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing solid waste services solicitation, with eight proposals received and finalist interviews scheduled, aiming for a contract award on October 20, 2026. Various service level options were presented, including maintaining bag trash collection and exploring cart-based services, with considerations for cost, service quality, and resident needs. The council also reviewed amendments to the master fee schedule, including updates to alarm permitting fees, fire response recovery billing, and planning and permitting fees aligned with neighboring cities. Additionally, the council accepted a $158,483 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant, authorizing purchase of two drone systems while deferring approval of ten automated license plate recognition systems pending further guidance. Budget discussions highlighted a proposed tax rate increase to 0.611659 generating nearly $1 million in additional revenue, with expenditures exceeding revenues offset by fund balance use. The council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and related ordinances, including updates to employee leave policies and false alarm fees. Other policy decisions included zoning amendments to allow HUD code manufactured homes as a permitted use in certain residential districts and delegating administrative approval authority for minor plats to planning staff to reduce costs and expedite processing. The meeting concluded with no executive session actions taken.