Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 22 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. As a courtesy to others, please turn off all cell phones during the meeting. ▶ jump to 1:48
2. 2 9:00 am Work Session Agenda
3. 1. Citizen Comments (30 min)
4. 4 Citizen Comments (30min) 24-0329 ▶ jump to 3:14
5. 2. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 23:14
6. 6 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00028 Appropriating $1,696,670 of ARPA grant funds to support the New Slater Road Lift Station, Force Main, and Outfall Capital Project (4130DC001); as well as Approval of a Contract with Design-Build Firm Crowder Construction Company to Provide Pre-Construction Services in the Amount of $1,615,879; and Authorize the County Manager to Execute the Contract and Any Related Contract Amendments not to exceed $1,696,670. 24-0285 ▶ jump to 23:15
7. 7 Approval of the FY25 Durham Annual Transit Work Program Global Operating and Capital Agreements 24-0290 ▶ jump to 24:42
8. 8 Approval to Enter into a Contract with Elections Systems and Software Maintenance, Firmware, and Software 24-0291 ▶ jump to 36:02
9. 9 Approval to Grant a Permanent Utility Easement to Duke Energy and Charter Communications at 406 Rigsbee Ave. and 215 W. Seminary Ave 24-0294 ▶ jump to 36:19
10. 10 Approval to Grant of a Permanent Sign Easement to the City of Durham for a Historical Marker at the Stanford L. Warren Branch Library at 1201 Fayetteville Street 24-0295 ▶ jump to 36:36
11. 11 Budget Ordinance Amendment No.24BCC00106 Transferring Available Unspent Funds Among Departments and Functional Areas to Support Personnel Expenses through the End of Fiscal Year 2023-24. No Additional Funding is being Requested. 24-0315 ▶ jump to 42:31
12. 12 Review of the Draft Grant Agreement between Durham County and the Federal Railroad Administration for the Durham Rail-crossing Engagement, Planning, and Innovative Revitalization (Durham REPAIR) Study 24-0318 ▶ jump to 44:09
13. 13 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00029 Appropriating $5,000,000 of Limited Obligation Bond Funding (LOBS) for the New Emergency Operations Center (EOC) & Backup 911/Sheriff’s Call Center Capital Project (4730DC158), and Execution of Contract for Architectural/Engineering Design Services with O’Brien Atkins Associates for the EOC & Backup 911/Sheriff’s Call Center Project for a fee of $4,820,510 24-0319 ▶ jump to 44:32
14. 14 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC000104 Cooperative Extension to recognize $241,500 from the Duke Endowment to Enhance Parenting Skills and Support Services for Fathers by Offering a Culturally-Adapted Fatherhood Program through Extension’s Welcome Baby program to May 31, 2027. 24-0321 ▶ jump to 58:37
15. 15 Approval of the Maintenance Contract with Granicus, LLC 24-0323 ▶ jump to 62:19
16. 16 Appoint Voting Delegate - 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference 24-0339 ▶ jump to 62:35
17. 3. Discussion Items (105 min) ▶ jump to 65:33
18. 18 Unified Development Ordinance Rewrite Audit and Approach Presentation (30min) 24-0288 ▶ jump to 65:34
19. 19 Project Access Presentation (30min) 24-0320 ▶ jump to 116:58
20. 20 Final Update on Durham County’s FY 2025-2029 Strategic Planning Process - DCo Forward 2029 (30min) 24-0307 ▶ jump to 140:34
21. 21 Review of County Commissioner Directives (15min) 24-0330 ▶ jump to 167:27
22. 4. Adjournment ▶ jump to 176:26