Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 “Public Charge” The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen 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.
- 2 7:00 pm Regular Session
- 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min)
- 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min)
- 3. Announcements (5 min)
- 6 Announcements (5min)
- 4. Minutes (5 min)
- 8 Minutes (5min)
- 5. Ceremonial Items (35 min)
- 10 Proclamation - John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin Orchid Appreciation Day (10min)
- 11 Proclamation - Pearl Fryar Gardening Appreciation Day (10min)
- 12 Proclamation - National County Government Month 2025 (5min)
- 13 Resolution - Celebrating Women in Construction (10min)
- 6. Consent Agenda (15 min)
- 15 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC084 Appropriating $125,000 in General Fund Committed Fund Balance to Increase Inmate Welfare Expenditure Authority for the Sheriff’s Office
- 16 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA034 And Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC078 Appropriating $5,389,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance to the PAYGO Fund to Support Three New County IT Hardware & Software Capital Projects: 25 IT Hardware Replacement (4200DC144), 25 Audio-Visual Technologies (4200DC145); and 25 Telecommunications (4200DC146)
- 17 Approval of Thirumala Restaurant Lease Amendment to Extend Rent Commencement to August 1, 2025
- 18 Enter into Contract with Flooring by Design for $88,674.95 for the Replacement of Carpets at Agriculture Building
- 19 Approval to Enter into a Contract with Siemen’s Industry for the Purpose of Upgrading the Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices Throughout the Durham County Detention Center, in the Amount of $394,346.60. The County Manager also recommends the Board to allow the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available.
- 20 Adoption of a Resolution to Convey Controlled Access Right-of-Way and Utility Easements to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
- 21 Approval of Contract Renewal with Evans and Associates Consulting Group for Tax Administration Business Auditing Services in the amount of $70,000.00
- 22 Approval to Enter into a Contract with Point Security, Inc. in the Amount of $144,639.78 to Provide Security Equipment to Four (4) Durham County Locations (Admin I., Admin II, Main Library and Stanford Warren)
- 23 Approval to Enter into a Contract with Intellicom Inc. in the Amount of $361,072.06 to Install, Highspeed Roll Up Gates for the 7th Floor of the Queen Street Deck for DCO Motor Pool Operation.
- 24 Approval of Contract Renewal with County Tax Services, Inc. for Tax Administration Business Auditing Services in the amount of $70,000.00
- 25 Approval of Contract Renewal with Turner Business Appraisers for Tax Administration Business Audits in the amount of $70,000.00
- 26 Approval of Farragut Systems, Inc Contract Amendment with Tax Administration in the Amount of $259,000 Bringing the Total Contract to $1,868,000.
- 27 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC082 - Appropriate General Fund Restricted Fund Balance Totaling $2,738,852.68 to Increase Expenditure Authority for Library, Justice Services, Register of Deeds, Social Services, Public Health, Office of Emergency Services, Open Space, and Tax Administration
- 28 Approval to Enter into a Contract with Securitas Technology Corporation in the Amount of $168,118.86 with a Contingency Amount of $21,014.86 (the contingency amount is to offset any foreseeable cost(s) associated with the software due to pending tariff cost(s)) to Renew and Install Software Licenses on all County Video Management Servers, Access Control Systems, Badging Servers and Intrusion Systems
- 29 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for February 2025
- 30 Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC085 appropriating General Fund Balance Totaling $1,043,587 to Increase Expenditure Authority for Functional Areas: General Government, Economic & Physical Development, and Human Services.
- 7. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min)
- 32 Board and Commission Appointments (10min)
- 8. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
- 9. Closed Session
- 35 Closed Session
- 10. Adjournment