Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers
Agenda — 65 items
- 1 Closed Session (To be held at: 4:30 pm)
- 2 Closed Session
- 3 “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.
- 4 7:00 pm Regular Session
- 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min)
- 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min)
- 3. Announcements (5 min)
- 8 Announcements (5min)
- 4. Citizen Comments (30 min)
- 10 Citizen Comments (30min)
- 5. Minutes (5 min)
- 12 Minutes (5min)
- 6. Ceremonial Items (10 min)
- 14 Introduction of 2024 Durham County 4-H Youth Delegate, Amanda Davis, for the NC Association of County Commissioners YouthVoice program
- 7. Consent Agenda (30 min)
- 16 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00004 Recognizing a $3,313,200.00 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant (SWIFR) from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Fund Renovations of the Redwood Convenience Center Renovation Capital Project (4190DC080)
- 17 Amend Contract with Republic Services for General Services’ Solid Waste Hauling Services at Durham County Convenience Sites in the amount not to exceed $200,000.
- 18 Approve Contract with GFL Environmental for General Services’ Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services and Container Maintenance to Durham County Government Facilities for $57,000.
- 19 Amend Contract with GFL Environmental for Curbside Recycling Services to Households in Unincorporated Durham County not to exceed $493,920.00.
- 20 Approval to enter into a contract with Robert Half in the amount of $210,000.00 to secure contracted services for an IT Systems Administrator.
- 21 Approval of a Contract with North State Environmental in the Amount of $299,163.14 for Construction of the Neal Middle School Bioretention Pond
- 22 Recognition of a Rebate in the Amount of $103,699 from the Duke Energy Smart Saver Program for the New Durham County Youth Home Project. Funds will Offset Related New Youth Home Annual Debt Service
- 23 Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Offer 3-37-0056-68-2024 in the amount of $12,000,000 to Raleigh Durham Airport Authority (RDUAA)
- 24 Approval of Contract with Boundtree Medical in the Amount of $375,000.00 to Purchase Emergency Medical Services Medical Supplies.
- 25 Approval of contract with Life Assist in the Amount of $162,500.00 to Purchase Emergency Medical Services Medical Supplies.
- 26 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00001 - Appropriate $1.5M of Collection System Rehabilitation Fund Fund Balance and Transfer Funding to the Collection System Rehabilitation Capital Project (SE051) for a New Total Project SE051 Budget of $7,598,592.13
- 27 Approval of the Final Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,220,000 between Durham County and the Federal Railroad Administration for the Durham Rail-crossing Engagement, Planning, and Innovative Revitalization (Durham REPAIR) Study
- 28 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00108 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize Representative Payee Funds or “Trust Funds” to add an additional $65,000 to the Budget to Provide Additional SSI and Social Security Funds
- 29 Approval of Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2024-2025 Funding Plan
- 30 Adoption of DCo Forward 2029, Durham County’s Strategic Plan
- 31 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC00005 for the Department of Social Services to recognize Durham County’s FY2024-2025 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding Plan in the amount of $932,221 which includes the required Durham County DSS Local Match of $86,123.
- 32 Execution of a Service Agreement with Westaff Workforce Solutions LLC for Temporary Staffing in the Amount of $118,854.00 for Community Intervention and Support Services Department to Support Programmatic Efforts.
- 33 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham to Support the Bull City United Program and Project BUILD
- 34 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for May 16 - 30, 2024
- 35 Approval of Contract with Stryker in the Amount of $135,734.38 to provide EMS Procare Services for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Stretchers and Power-LOAD units
- 36 Approval of Contract with Zoll Medical Corporation in the Amount of $69,207.00 to provide X-Series Precision Service Plan for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) cardiac monitors
- 37 Approval to Enter A Service Contract with Velasquez Digital Media Communications LLC, in the amount $ 97,190 to Support Durham County’s Public Information Department Efforts to Broadcast Durham County’s Major Activities.
- 38 Approve the Contract for Uniformed Security Services with Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC continuing under RFP22-019R1 in the amount of $4,212,441.47
- 39 Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Annual Opioid Settlement Fund Ordinance and Related Spending Resolutions
- 40 Approval of Lease Agreement with the State of North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (Forest Service)
- 41 Approval of Lease Renewal with Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc. for 2117 East Club Blvd.
- 42 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment 25BCC001 Cooperative Extension to accept $372.00 from NC State Cooperative Extension for Cooperative Extension Staff Recognition
- 43 Approval of a contract with Communities in Partnership (RFP 24-041) for $532,000 to Administer the Durham County Food Security Grants Program
- 44 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00002 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC00002 Appropriating Approved County Contribution (PAYGO) Funds ($7,308,666) for Multiple Capital Projects, as well as Appropriating $741,212 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance, Transferring it to the PAYGO Fund, and Appropriating $741,212 in PAYGO Funding to the Security Systems Upgrades & Repairs Capital Project (4190DC081)
- 45 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00003 Closing Multiple Completed Capital Projects; Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC00003 Reducing Several Capital Project Budgets to $0 and Transferring the Remaining Balance to the Debt Service Fund; and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC0004 Reducing the Sewer Utility Capital Project (7100SE62) to $0 and Transferring the Remaining Balance to the Sewer Utility Fund
- 46 Approval of a $7,373,029 Contract with Child Care Services Association to Continue to Administer Durham PreK, Durham County’s Universal Pre-K Initiative.
- 47 Approval to enter a contract with NWN Carousel in the amount of $557,079.25 to provide consulting and partner support for the Unified Communications service utilized by Durham County.
- 48 Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant Offer 3-37-0056-67-2024 to Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in the amount of $3,410,395.00
- 49 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA00005 Reducing Multiple Completed Durham Public School Capital Project Budgets to $0, Closing Completed Capital Projects, and Increasing Funding for the Northern High School Replacement Capital Project (SH239) by $384,685.13 and the 20 LOBS Safety Project (SH279) by $33,130.23
- 50 Approval to enter into a contract with World Wide Technology in the amount of $250,699.80 to upgrade Durham County Main Library conference room equipment.
- 51 Approval to Amend the Contract with Johnson Controls Inc under Funds Reservation 2400000639 for Continuous HVAC work at the Administration 1 Building for $98,433.20
- 52 Approve an Amendment to the Nighthawk Security and Consulting Contract to Provide Uniformed Security Personnel for Cooperative Extension for a Contract Increase of $62,169.00 and a New Contract Total of $4,274,610.47.
- 53 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for May 31 - June 28, 2024
- 54 Approval of Contract with BBG Real Estate Services for Commercial Real Estate Valuation Consultation Services for Durham County Tax Administration, Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-043
- 55 Authorize Project Category Realignments Within US Treasury-designated categories for ARPA Fund Use and Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC007 establishing a $731,586 General Fund Budget from projected interest income to support ARPA-approved projects.
- 8. Public Hearings (60 min)
- 57 Public Hearing to Adopt the Resolution related to Not to Exceed $40,000,000 Revenue Bonds Series 2024 (Research Triangle Institute). (20min)
- 58 Public Hearing to Consider a Performance-Based Award for Project High Power with IONNA (20min)
- 59 Public Hearing to Consider a Performance-Based Award for Project Foundry (20min)
- 9. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min)
- 61 Board and Commission Appointments (10min)
- 10. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
- 11. Closed Session
- 64 Closed Session
- 12. Adjournment