Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 26 items

1. 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. ▶ jump to 1:23
2. 2 9:00 am Work Session Agenda
3. 1. Citizen Comments (30 min) ▶ jump to 3:24
4. 4 Citizen Comments (30min) 25-0043 ▶ jump to 3:25
5. 2. Consent Agenda (30 min) ▶ jump to 12:03
6. 6 Approval of Purchase of Goods and Services Contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the Amount of $385,485.54 for the Sheriff’s Office FY25 Vehicle Equipment 25-0005 ▶ jump to 12:04
7. 7 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC070 Public Health to Recognize $15,000 from Duke University’s Division of Community Health to Conduct the 2026 Durham County Community Health Assessment Survey with Durham County Residents 25-0012 ▶ jump to 12:41
8. 8 Authorize the County Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) for the Durham County Youth Home 25-0017 ▶ jump to 13:28
9. 9 Approval of Purchase of Goods and Services Contract with eGroup Holding Company, LLC in the Amount of $302,273 to provide Data Protection and Disaster Recovery for the Sheriff’s Office 25-0018 ▶ jump to 18:45
10. 10 Approval to provide blanket authorization for the Manager’s execution of the documents required by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as part of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant Utilities Administration Building II Project. 25-0034 ▶ jump to 19:21
11. 11 Lease Amendment for China Wok at 3825 S Roxboro Rd. Suite 124 at the Shoppes of Hope Valley Shopping Center to extend the current lease through February 28, 2027, with a monthly base lease rate of $3,019.02, plus monthly Common Area maintenance costs estimated to be $400.00 per month for CY2025 25-0035 ▶ jump to 19:38
12. 12 Durham County Matching Grants Program - Approval of FY 2024-25 Grant Cycle Recipients in the Amount of $100,000 25-0036 ▶ jump to 20:09
13. 13 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC072 Appropriating $53,240 of General Fund Balance to the County Matching Grants Program for previously approved 2023-24 FY Grant Recipient 25-0037 ▶ jump to 21:52
14. 14 Approval of Addendum to Property Management Agreement between Durham County and TradeMark Properties, Inc. to incorporate the retail spaces at 201 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701 into the Property Management Agreement and increase the annual contract to a total annual amount of $36,000. 25-0038 ▶ jump to 23:18
15. 3. Discussion Items (230 min) ▶ jump to 25:10
16. 16 Request that the Board suspend the rules and delegate authority to the County Attorney to Execute a Contract Amendment with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Company, LLC for Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Services through January 9, 2026, in the Amount of $42,000.00 (5min) 25-0041 ▶ jump to 25:11
17. 17 Durham Convention Center and Headquarter Hotel Market and Financial Feasibility Study (45min) 25-0039 ▶ jump to 27:15
18. 18 Draft FY26 Durham Annual Transit Work Program Presentation (45 min) 25-0028 ▶ jump to 85:51
19. 19 County Food Security Initiatives Implementation Update (45min) 25-0031 ▶ jump to 135:30
20. 20 * LUNCH BREAK * ▶ jump to 187:46
21. 21 Durham PreK and Early Childhood Action Plan Implementation Update (45min) 25-0032 ▶ jump to 207:09
22. 22 Presentation on the Resources for Youth Success and Empowerment (RYSE) Assessment Center at the Youth Home (30min) 25-0042 ▶ jump to 250:32
23. 23 Review of County Commissioner Directives (15min) 25-0044 ▶ jump to 271:05
24. 4. Closed Session
25. 25 Closed Session 25-0020 ▶ jump to 280:34
26. 5. Adjournment