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 0:09
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:02
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 1:31
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:03
5. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:06
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 24-0756
7. 4. Minutes (5 min) ▶ jump to 7:02
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 24-0755
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (30 min) ▶ jump to 7:20
10. 10 Recognition of Outgoing County Commissioners Nimasheena Burns, Heidi Carter and Brenda Howerton (30min) 24-0743 ▶ jump to 7:21
11. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 83:53
12. 12 Capital Project Amendment No. 25CPA018 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC040 Re-Opening Shoppes of Hope Valley Capital Project (4730DC154), Reducing the Project to $0, Transferring $10,713.62 to the Debt Service Fund, and Closing the Project 24-0686
13. 13 Approval to Amend the Current Contract, Fr# 24-1382 with MSJ Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $12,100.69 to Replace the Glass in the Detention Center service yard office. The Current Contract Amount is $699,750.00, the amendment will increase this to $711,850.69. Funding for this is currently available in the CIP budget for this project. 24-0706
14. 14 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No. 25CPA024 Creating a New Santee Road Preserve Capital Project (4730DC165) with a Project Budget of $600,000 by Transferring $300,000 of Santee Road Property Fund Funding from the Open Space & Farmland Preserve Capital Project (4730DC083); and Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC052 Transferring $276,591.62 of Open Space and Real State General Fund Funding to the PAYGO Fund; and Appropriating $23,408.38 of Santee Road Property Fund Fund Balance; and Authorize the County Manager to Execute a Contract for Master Plan Design Services, including Community Engagement Services, with Surface 678, PA Totaling an Amount not-to-exceed $433,284.50 24-0732
15. 15 Approval of Amendment of Existing Lease Between Mbaye Fall and Seynabou Mbengue, individuals D/B/A Thiosanne African Hair Braiding and Durham County for the Shoppes of Hope Valley, Suite 137 24-0741
16. 16 Approval of Contract to Award Housing for New Hope a Grant under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Grant Program Phase 3 - Homeless Services Grant Program 24-0744
17. 17 Deed Transfer for property located at 1510 E. Lawson Street from Durham County Government to Durham Technical Community College to support the Durham Technical Community College Facility Master Plan 24-0745
18. 18 Approval of $1,000,000 to Support the Durham Affordable Housing Loan Fund Managed by Self-Help. In addition, the Board is Requested to Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC049 to Transfer $1,000,0000 from the Debt Service Fund Fund Balance to the General Fund to Support the Expense. 24-0746
19. 19 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC054 Appropriating $81,497 in General Fund Restricted Fund Balance to Increase Federal Asset Forfeiture Spending Authority to a New Total of $256,497 for the Sheriff’s Office 24-0747
20. 20 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC053 Appropriating $229,141 in General Fund Restricted Fund Balance to Increase State Asset Forfeiture Expenditure Authority to a New Total of $269,141 for the Sheriff’s Office 24-0748
21. 21 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for October 2024 24-0757
22. 22 Approval of $400,000 to support infrastructure and repairs for Student U. In addition, the Board is Request to Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC055 to Transfer $400,000 from the Debt Service Fund Fund Balance to the General Fund to Support the Expense. 24-0759
23. 7. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 85:41
24. 24 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 24-0736
25. 8. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
26. 9. Adjournment ▶ jump to 87:11