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 cell phones during the meeting. ▶ jump to 1:54
2. 2 7:00 pm Regular Session
3. 1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min)
4. 2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min)
5. 3. Announcements (5 min)
6. 6 Announcements (5min) 24-0170
7. 4. Minutes (5 min)
8. 8 Minutes (5min) 24-0169
9. 5. Ceremonial Items (30 min)
10. 10 Proclamation - Catherine Ferrell Beautification and Garden Week 2024 (10min) 24-0156
11. 11 Proclamation - North Carolina Federation of Garden Clubs (10min) 24-0158 ▶ jump to 21:46
12. 12 Proclamation - National County Government Month (10min) 24-0161 ▶ jump to 26:52
13. 6. Consent Agenda (15 min) ▶ jump to 34:15
14. 14 Authorize Board Chair to sign Letters of Support for Applications for Environmental Enhancement Grant Funds for County Stormwater Projects 24-0108
15. 15 Approve Amendment to increase funding in the amount of $150,000 to Interlocal Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for Low to Moderate Income Solarize Program 24-0115
16. 16 Approval of a Contract amendment with HDR Engineering Inc of the Carolinas to provide design, bidding, and contract administration for the installation of a whole site generator at the new Northern Convenience Center in the amount of $30,470 for a not-to-exceed total contract amount of $660,832. 24-0116
17. 17 Approval of a Contract Amendment with U. S. Smoke & Fire Corporation to Repair Two Smoke Curtains at Durham County Main Library in the amount of $31,520.00 for a total contract amount of $42,300. 24-0121
18. 18 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00086 Community Intervention & Support Services to Recognize $50,000 from the City of Durham Interlocal Agreement to Support Coordinated Programmatic and Systems-Level Strategies in Community Intervention 24-0128
19. 19 Approve Thirumala Restaurant Lease Amendment #4 to Extend Rent Commencement Date to September 1, 2024 24-0130
20. 20 Approve Lease Agreement Between Superior Insurance and Durham County for the Shoppes at Hope Valley, Suite 118 for One Year in the amount of $26,256.00, with Two One-Year Options to Renew 24-0131
21. 21 Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.24CPA00018 Appropriating $12,421,277 of 2022 General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds) to Two Elementary School Capital Projects: $8,921,277 to the Glenn Elementary School Capital Project (SH293) and $3.5M to the Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Capital Project (SH292) to Support the Design, Construction and Completion of these Projects. 24-0133
22. 22 Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Grant Program Phase 2 - Small Business Support Grant to Forward Cities, Inc. for $1.5 million 24-0162
23. 23 Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for February 2024 24-0165
24. 24 Approval to Advertise 2023 Tax Liens on Real Property 24-0171
25. 25 Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00089 Appropriating $259,824 of General Fund Fund Balance for a Contract with SHI International Corp. for Licenses, Services and the Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office 24-0174
26. 26 Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00090 Appropriating $172,479.18 of General Fund Fund Balance to Durham County Board of Elections for the Statewide Second Primary Election 24-0185
27. 7. Other Business (45 min) ▶ jump to 53:47
28. 28 Presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Financial Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the FY 2023 Annual Single Audit and Compliance Report (45 min) 24-0160 ▶ jump to 53:48
29. 8. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min) ▶ jump to 85:20
30. 30 Board and Commission Appointments (10min) 24-0135
31. 9. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min) ▶ jump to 39:01
32. 10. Closed Session ▶ jump to 85:57
33. 33 Closed Session 24-0164
34. 11. Adjournment ▶ jump to 105:28