Council approves Chapter‑style incentive to unblock redevelopment at Hwy‑67/Cockrell Hill

The Duncanville City Council approved a redevelopment incentive Feb. 3 to help bridge extraordinary site costs on a two‑parcel development near Highway 67 and Cockrell Hill. City staff and developer representatives described extensive off‑site stormwater and sanitary work that increased project costs and justified a performance‑tied rebate structure.

City staff explained the project would require underground detention and extension of sanitary lines that were previously only partially installed by a neighboring development, increasing public‑infrastructure costs. The redevelopment plan calls for a credit‑union building in phase one (approximately $3.5 million capital investment and about 10 full‑time jobs) and a quick‑serve restaurant (about $2 million capital in phase two and 30–40 full‑ and part‑time positions).

The incentive is structured as a multi‑year rebate (a percentage of new sales taxes generated onsite, subject to a cap), beginning after a certificate of occupancy is issued and tied to performance; staff said there is no upfront city obligation. Developer representatives said construction could take roughly six months after final civil plans are approved.

Developer Arthur Brusseau told council the site has been vacant for years and thanked the city for partnership to make redevelopment feasible. Council members characterized the agreement as relatively low‑risk because rebates are paid only from revenue once the businesses are operating.

Outcome: Council approved the agreement and the developer may proceed to finalize civil plans and permits.