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We are building a vibrant, inclusive community, driven by a commitment to
democratic principles and service above self
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DUNCANVILLE?(HINT: A LOT OF GOOD THINGS!)NOVEMBER 14, 2018
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Th
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Build a vibrant inclusive community driven by a commitment to democratic principles and service above self.
Goals:
• Most engaged citizens in America
• Create high quality neighborhoods and parks
• Preserve the Main Street and historic city center area
• Create multi-modal transportation alternatives
• Grow Duncanville (Culture, Sports, Technology)
• Become a “best-practices” organization
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Th
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illeProposition A:
• The projects in Proposition A will include the creation, expansion and/or replacement of items at various City parks:
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“The issuance of $6,600,000 general obligation bonds for Parks & Recreation facilities.”
• Concession Stands
• Parking
• Lighting
• Restroom Facilities
• Kidsville
• Splashpad
• Trails
• Pavilions
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illeProposition B:
• The projects in Proposition B will include the reconstruction of streets listed below:
• Intersection at North Main Street between Camp Wisdom Road & I-20 (constructed in 1967)
• South Cedar Ridge Drive between Big Stone Gap and West Wheatland Road (constructed in 1978)
• East Danieldale between South Main Street and US 67 (constructed in 1984)4
“The issuance of $6,600,000 general obligation bonds for street improvements including sidewalk, alley and other traffic flow improvements.”
Subgrade Failures:
Railroad Grade Issues:
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illeProposition C:
• The project in Proposition C will include the construction of a new Fire Station and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Includes replacing existing EOC
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“The issuance of $6,000,000 general obligation bonds for firefighting facilities.”
Th
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illeProposition D:
• The project in Proposition D will include the renovation and expansion of the Public Works and Parks Service Center, which was built in 1987. This Center houses five Divisions:
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“The issuance of $2,400,000 general obligation bonds for remodeling and renovating of existing municipal buildings.”
• Utilities
• Traffic Operations
• Street Maintenance
• Equipment Services
• Park Maintenance
Th
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illeTransportation - US 67 Hwy Construction
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US 67 at Cockrell Hill Rd.US 67 at Main St.
US 67 at Danieldale Rd.
Completion Expected Fall 2019
Th
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illeTransportation -Wintergreen Road
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Project Cost: $8.2MBegin Construction: Early 201918-24 Months construction
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44.2 Lane Miles
Transportation / Neighborhoods - Street Maintenance
$2.24 M
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$162,000 in painting, signage, hardscape and landscape improvements
Th
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Armstrong Park Basketball Court
Harrington Park Shade Structures* Participation by DBBI
Th
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illeNeighborhood Improvement –PIP Days
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• Partnership -Churches, Chamber, Businesses, City
• Hundreds of volunteers
• (26) homes since 2016
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illeCitizen Engagement
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Rent Me for FREE!
• Neighborhood and community gatherings.
• Stocked with tables, chairs, ice chests, games, karaoke machine, barricades, supplies.
• One rental per weekend and holidays.
Th
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illeEconomic Development - Incentives
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GK Steel - Corporate Relocation, Expansion Ten Hagen Excavating - Expansion
Hampton Inn & Suites – New Construction Cox Farms Nursery
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illeEconomic Development –New Construction
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Coming Soon . . .
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illeEconomic Development –Redevelopment
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. . . and GONE!
Soon to be gone . . .
Th
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illeBehind the Scenes
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
• Leadership Academy
• Focused code enforcement efforts
• Sidewalk, ADA ramp repair
• and more . . .
thanks to our employees!
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Thank You!
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