Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 30 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 0:07
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:42
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 3:17
5. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 3:48
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 26-0155
7. 4. Minutes (5 min) ▶ jump to 39:32
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 26-0151
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (25 min) ▶ jump to 19:58
10. 10 To Be Recognized (10 min) ▶ jump to 19:59
11. 11 Resolution - Recognizing 25 Years of Farmland Protection in Durham County (10min) 26-0136 ▶ jump to 20:01
12. 12 To Be Acknowledged (15 min) ▶ jump to 41:28
13. 13 Proclamation - National County Government Month 2026 (5min) 26-0133 ▶ jump to 41:29
14. 14 Proclamation - Second Chance Month 2026 (5min) 26-0137 ▶ jump to 47:33
15. 15 Proclamation - Fair Housing Month (5min) 26-0150 ▶ jump to 58:58
16. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 62:24
17. 17 Approve Durham City-County Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of $25,000.00 to Fund Consultant Work on the Creation of a Strategic Framework on Homelessness 26-0126
18. 18 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC070 Transferring $82,500.00 from the Public Safety Functional Area to the General Government Functional Area to Purchase a Replacement SUV for the Fire Marshal’s Office 26-0129
19. 19 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC073 - Transferring $117,630.96 of General Fund Fund Balance to the Capital Financing Fund in Recognition of Final Sales and Occupancy Tax Collection from the Prior Year in Adherence to Board Policy 26-0147
20. 20 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for February 2026 26-0153
21. 21 Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC074 Appropriating General Fund Restricted Fund Balance Totaling $538,727 to Increase Expenditure Authority for Public Health 26-0157
22. 22 Removal of Citizen Board Member Due to Poor Attendance 26-0159
23. 7. Public Hearings (20 min) ▶ jump to 63:08
24. 24 Public Hearing to Consider an Economic Development Agreement with Welcome Venture Park, LLC (20 min) 26-0144 ▶ jump to 63:09
25. 8. Other Business (60 min) ▶ jump to 81:47
26. 26 Advance Public Comments on the FY 2026-27 Budget (60min) 26-0146 ▶ jump to 81:48
27. 9. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 125:25
28. 28 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 26-0156
29. 10. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
30. 11. Adjournment ▶ jump to 126:25