Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 23 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 0:46
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:32
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:50
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 3:20
5. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 3:38
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 25-0022
7. 4. Minutes (5 min) ▶ jump to 11:55
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 25-0029
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (30 min) ▶ jump to 12:17
10. 10 Proclamation Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District as a Stand-Alone District (10min) 25-0021 ▶ jump to 12:19
11. 11 Resolution - Honoring the Life of Dr. E. Lavonia Allison (10min) 25-0024 ▶ jump to 25:21
12. 12 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Poem 2025 (5min) 25-0030 ▶ jump to 47:01
13. 13 Proclamation - National Mentoring Month (5min) 25-0040 ▶ jump to 31:07
14. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 56:22
15. 15 Authorize the County Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for $110,000 to continue the Low-Income Residential Solar Program 24-0782
16. 16 Approve Budget Amendment No. 25BCC071 Appropriating $129,631.87 of General Fund Fund Balance to Fund the Approval of a Lease Agreement Between Durham County and 712 Ellis Durham LLC for the Relocation of Office of Emergency Services and General Services Vehicle Maintenance Facility to 712 Ellis Road, utilizing 35,306 square feet of space at a lease rate of $10.26 (base lease plus additional rent for taxes and insurance) per square foot for a Year 1 lease payment of $362,239.56. 24-0784
17. 17 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC067 Appropriating $576,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring those Funds to the PAYGO Fund to Support the County IT Hardware & Software Capital Project (4200DC141) 25-0008
18. 18 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA0035 Appropriating $400,000 of North Carolina Public School Building Repair and Renovation Lottery Fund Funding for Three New DPS Capital Projects: Districtwide Roofing Repairs (SH322), Districtwide Life Safety Equipment Upgrades (SH323), Districtwide Carpet and Flooring Upgrades (SH324) 25-0025
19. 19 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for December 2024 25-0033
20. 7. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 59:45
21. 21 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 25-0019
22. 8. Item Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
23. 9. Adjournment ▶ jump to 62:20