Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 24 items

1. 1 “Public Charge” The Board of Commissioners asks its members and residents to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow residents. At any time, should any member of the Board or any resident fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. "Land Acknowledgment" As we convene for the Durham County Commissioners meeting, it's crucial to recognize the painful truth of history. We stand on the stolen ancestral lands of the Catawba, Eno, Occaneechi, Shakori, and Tuscarora peoples, whose deep connection to this land predates our arrival. We acknowledge with humility the unjust displacement and violence that occurred, leading to the dispossession of indigenous peoples from their homelands. Their resilience in the face of such adversity is a testament to their strength and spirit. May we humbly honor the ancestors and elders of these nations, both past and present, by committing ourselves to fostering understanding, healing, and justice for all who inhabit this land. Let us walk forward together with open hearts, acknowledging the past and embracing a future guided by compassion, respect, and unity. ▶ jump to 0:02
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:47
3. 2 “Public Charge” The Board of Commissioners asks its members and residents to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow residents. At any time, should any member of the Board or any resident fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed. "Land Acknowledgment" As we convene for the Durham County Commissioners meeting, it's crucial to recognize the painful truth of history. We stand on the stolen ancestral lands of the Catawba, Eno, Occaneechi, Shakori, and Tuscarora peoples, whose deep connection to this land predates our arrival. We acknowledge with humility the unjust displacement and violence that occurred, leading to the dispossession of indigenous peoples from their homelands. Their resilience in the face of such adversity is a testament to their strength and spirit. May we humbly honor the ancestors and elders of these nations, both past and present, by committing ourselves to fostering understanding, healing, and justice for all who inhabit this land. Let us walk forward together with open hearts, acknowledging the past and embracing a future guided by compassion, respect, and unity. ▶ jump to 0:50
4. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:13
5. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:35
6. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 3:12
7. 6 Announcements (5min) 26-0219
8. 4. Minutes (5 min) ▶ jump to 16:23
9. 8 Minutes (5min) 26-0223
10. 5. Ceremonial Items (5min) ▶ jump to 16:58
11. 10 Introduction of Newly Appointed Internal Audit Director, Shirley McFadden (10min) 26-0216 ▶ jump to 16:59
12. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 22:04
13. 12 Consideration and Adoption of Updated High Performance Building Policy 26-0105
14. 13 Approve Execution of Construction Contract with Central Builders of Mebane for the Renovation of the South East Corner of the Legal Department Suite in the amount of $144,500 plus (10%) contingency, $14,450, for a total not-to-exceed $158,950 26-0210
15. 14 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for April 2026 26-0221
16. 15 Approve Certain Adjustments to the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Allocation and the Allocation of $1,690.296 to Early Years, Inc. 26-0226
17. 7. Public Hearings (20 min) ▶ jump to 22:54
18. 17 Public Hearing on Bond Order; Adoption of Bond Order; and Adoption of Bond Resolution for Not to Exceed $240,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026B (20min) 26-0217 ▶ jump to 22:55
19. 8. Other Business (30 min) ▶ jump to 28:01
20. 19 Presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Financial Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the FY 2025 Annual Single Audit and Compliance Report (30 min) 26-0215 ▶ jump to 28:02
21. 9. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 42:09
22. 21 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 26-0225 ▶ jump to 42:12
23. 10. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
24. 11. Adjournment ▶ jump to 44:08