Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 37 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 0:08
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:02
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 1:37
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:08
5. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:19
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 24-0383
7. 4. Minutes (5 min)
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 24-0384
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (15 min) ▶ jump to 9:19
10. 10 Office of Emergency Services Receives Community Impact Award from CPI Security and WRAL (10min) 24-0379 ▶ jump to 9:22
11. 11 Proclamation - Durham Refugee Day (5min) 24-0382 ▶ jump to 21:29
12. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min)
13. 13 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) 24-0316
14. 14 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. 24-0317
15. 15 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. 24-0327
16. 16 Amend Contract with GFL Environmental for Curbside Recycling Services to Households in Unincorporated Durham County not to exceed $493,920.00. 24-0338
17. 17 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. 24-0345
18. 18 Approval of a Contract with North State Environmental in the Amount of $299,163.14 for Construction of the Neal Middle School Bioretention Pond 24-0351
19. 19 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 24-0356
20. 20 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 24-0364
21. 21 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 24-0365
22. 22 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 24-0366
23. 23 Approval of Durham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2024-2025 Funding Plan 24-0367
24. 24 Adoption of DCo Forward 2029, Durham County’s Strategic Plan 24-0368
25. 25 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. 24-0371
26. 26 Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham to Support the Bull City United Program and Project BUILD 24-0372
27. 27 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for May 16 - 30, 2024 24-0373
28. 28 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC000107 - Appropriate $1,200,000 of Benefit Fund Fund Balance and Increase the Expense Budget by an Equal Amount to Ensure Expenditures do not Exceed Budgeted Appropriations 24-0374
29. 29 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. 24-0377
30. 30 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 24-0378
31. 31 Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Annual Opioid Settlement Fund Ordinance and Related Spending Resolutions 24-0381
32. 7. Public Hearings (20 min)
33. 33 Public Hearing to Adopt the Resolution related to Not to Exceed $40,000,000 Revenue Bonds Series 2024 (Research Triangle Institute). (20min) 24-0353
34. 8. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
35. 9. Closed Session
36. 36 Closed Session 24-0386
37. 10. Adjournment ▶ jump to 29:36