Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners' Chambers

Agenda — 34 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 0:06
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:01
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min) ▶ jump to 1:40
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:09
5. 3. Announcements (5 min) ▶ jump to 2:26
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 24-0256
7. 4. Minutes (5 min) ▶ jump to 15:07
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 24-0265 ▶ jump to 15:07
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (40 min) ▶ jump to 15:33
10. 10 Resolution - Arab American Heritage Month (10min) 24-0225 ▶ jump to 15:34
11. 11 Proclamation - Year of the Aerial Insectivore (10min) 24-0243 ▶ jump to 19:37
12. 12 Resolution - Lights Out Durham 2024 (10min) 24-0244 ▶ jump to 29:42
13. 13 Proclamation - Alcohol Awareness Month 2024 (10min) 24-0246 ▶ jump to 37:53
14. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 64:27
15. 15 Approval of Contract with LYME Technology Solutions for the RAVE Alert Pro Mass Notification Platform for Emergency Management in the Amount of $55,389 24-0082
16. 16 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00019 Appropriating $750K of North Carolina Public School Building Repair Fund Funding to the New DPS Interior Repairs Capital Project (59105400SH319), as well as Appropriating $1.3M from the North Carolina Education Lottery Building Capital Fund to the New CC Spaulding Elementary School Auditorium Capital Project (59105400SH320) to Fund Auditorium Renovations 24-0206
17. 17 Approve a Service Contract of $50,000 in County Non-profit Funds for Meals on Wheels to Expand the Number of Food Insecure Seniors Provided Meal Delivery Services. 24-0207
18. 18 Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between North Carolina State University and Durham County to continue to provide Cooperative Extension services in Durham County. 24-0212
19. 19 Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Contract with Cherry Bekaert, LLP ($171,000). 24-0220
20. 20 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00025 Appropriating $4,786,693 of Limited Obligation Bond Funding (LOBS) to the Board of Elections S. Roxboro Street Renovation Capital Project (4730DC155), as well as Execution of the Construction Manager @ Risk GMP#3 Contract for the BOE S. Roxboro St. Renovation Project 24-0227
21. 21 Approval of Opioid Settlement Fund Spending Authorization and Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00097 Public Health to Allocate $367,400 of Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded to Durham County 24-0231
22. 22 Approval of the Agreement between Durham County and the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the Freeway, Arterial, Street and Tactical (FAST) Transit Priority Study, as well as Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.24BCC00094 Recognizing $110K from GoTriangle to Fund Durham County’s Local Match Requirement. 24-0239
23. 23 Approve amended language to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Durham and Durham County Government to use American Rescue Act (ARPA) funds to support Culture and Arts Recovery Efforts totaling $1,000,000. 24-0241
24. 24 Authorize Project Category Realignments Within US Treasury-Designated Categories for ARPA Fund Use and Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00102 Appropriating $533,307 of General Fund Fund Balance and Recognizing $1,497,764 of ARPA Interest Earned Within the General Fund to Establish a $2,031,071 General Fund Budget for ARPA-Approved Projects 24-0242
25. 25 Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Grant Program Phase 2 - Small Business Support Grant to AB Community DBA Knox Street Studios for $750,000 24-0245
26. 26 Approval of Contract with Durham Children’s Initiative in the Amount of $1,591,000 to Serve as the Third-Party Administrator for DCo Thrives, Durham County’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. 24-0248
27. 27 Approval of Three Emergent Legislative Issues 24-0251
28. 28 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for April 1 - 12, 2024 24-0252
29. 7. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 70:00
30. 30 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 24-0230 ▶ jump to 70:01
31. 8. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min) ▶ jump to 71:10
32. 9. Closed Session ▶ jump to 83:01
33. 33 Closed Session 24-0257 ▶ jump to 83:02
34. 10. Adjournment ▶ jump to 113:05