Durham, N.C. – Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Regular Session. Meetings are held in person with a hybrid option, inside the BOCC Chambers, located at 200 E. Main Street on the second floor.

 

Chair Nida Allam called the meeting to order. 

 

All attendees were led by Vice Chair Mike Lee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Agenda Adjustments: The Board made no adjustments to the agenda.

Commissioner Jacobs recognized retiring Veteran Services Director Lois Harvin-Ravin, who retires on May 1st.

 

Announcements: Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board, read the announcements.

1. Apply to be a Student Election Assistant - Do you know a high school student interested in getting paid to support the Durham community and our democracy? The Durham County Board of Elections is looking for Student Election Assistants! For more information, check out the Student Election Assistant section of the Precinct Officials page on our website at www.dcovotes.com!  

2. CIAA Track and Field Championships on May 2-3 - The CIAA will host its annual Track and Field Championship meet at Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Drive) on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day, with events starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit https://theciaa.com/tournaments/?id=352. 

3. Bullseye Awards Nomination - The “2025 Bullseye Awards" was developed to honor organizations/person(s) who are making significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honorees selected should serve as role models for compassion and service and be striving to make Durham a better place. To submit your nominations, please visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuYfdkZUs5hI_wd1hhmWSGZmtNE_UQJ3/edit?tab=t.0. Nominations close May 2, 2025, at 5 p.m.

4. Renegade Apartments Application Event - Renegade Apartments, downtown Durham apartments built for comfort, convenience, and value - is hosting a pre-leasing event on Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Bottling Co. (506 Ramseur Street). Learn more at https://www.renegadedurham.com/apartments/nc/durham/apply. The application fee is $25 per person (18+). Bring your valid ID and money order or cashier’s check (no cash, cards, or personal checks). First-come, first-served - don’t miss your chance to apply! Learn about Renegade, part of the 300/500 East Main Street Redevelopment from Durham County, here https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/project-management-division/current-projects/300-and-500-e-main-redevelopment. 

5. Veteran Services Wants to Honor Gold Star Families - The Durham County Veteran Services Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. at the Administration II Building. Veteran Services wants to honor Gold Star Families during the program and invites family members to email veteranservices@dconc.gov or call 919-560-8387 to let them know you are interested in attending. 

6. Help Shape Durham’s Future - The Destination Master Plan was created with input from over 2200 Durham residents, and community engagement is foundational in ensuring the ongoing work of Durham Next lives up to its vision to create a welcoming, inclusive, innovative and vibrant destination while honoring its history and people. Apply now to join the Durham Next Community Advisory Council by visiting https://durhamnext.org/community-advisory-council/. 

Minutes: Commissioners approved the April 7, 2025, Work Session minutes and April 14, 2025, Regular Session meeting minutes. 

Ceremonial Items:

1. Proclamation - Disaster Preparedness Week - The Board proclaimed June 28 - July 4, 2025, as Disaster Preparedness Week in Durham County. Durham community groups Partners Against Crime (PAC) District 1 and District 5 have organized upcoming disaster preparedness community events scheduled for May 3 and June 7. These events will inform residents about the possible dangers from natural disasters, with the goal of empowering and preparing them when disaster strikes. Read the proclamation here. 

2. Proclamation - Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Durham Library Foundation and Proclaiming June 5, 2025, as Durham Library Foundation Day in Durham County - The Board proclaimed June 5 as Durham Library Foundation Day in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Durham Library Foundation. Durham Library Foundation was established in 2000 to ensure the long-term financial strength of Durham County Library. The Foundation has significantly enhanced library services, notably securing a $500,000 NEH Challenge Grant in 2005 and matching it with $1.5 million in private contributions. Through ongoing fundraising and investment management, the Foundation supports vital library programs, collections, and capital projects. Its work continues to advance access to education, innovation, and lifelong learning for all Durham County residents. Read the proclamation here. 

Consent Agenda: Commissioners considered the following items. See full agenda for complete details:  

1. Authorization to Execute Amendments to the Service Agreement and Cooperative Agreement for Participation in Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Program in Alignment with the County’s Renewable Energy Plan

2. Authorize Chair to execute a Resolution in Support of Application for a Water Resources Development Grant Program - Floodplain Resiliency Grant

3. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA038 Appropriating $2,000,000 of North Carolina Public School Lottery Fund Funding for Playground Renovations and Replacements at Eight Durham County Public Elementary Schools

4. Request for Board Approval of $22,097.40 Increase to Contract with Biscuits and Banjos Festival for a Total Funding of $62,097.40

5. Approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA040 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC088 Appropriating $1,750,000.00 of Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund Fund Balance and Transferring $1,200,000 to the Chin Page Road Lift Station, Force Main and Outfall Capital Project (SE064); $47,000 to the Page Park Lift Station, Force Main and Outfalls Capital Project (SE065); and $503,000 to the Slater Road Lift Station, Force Main, and Outfall Capital Project (DC001)

6. Approval of a Contract Renewal with Info-Tech Research Group to extend professional membership in the amount of $51,016.64

7. Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refund for March 2025

8. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA041 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC089 Appropriating $558,485 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring it to the PAYGO Fund to Support the New Ongoing Countywide Equipment Replacement Capital Project (4190DC089)

9. Approval of a Support Letter for Head Start and Early Head Start

Board and Commission Appointments: The Board made appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:

• City-County Appearance Commission-Israfil Brandon and (i) Nya Furtick 

• Community Child Protection/Child Fatality Prevention Team—Andrea Couch

Congratulations to the appointees. 

Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda: none

Closed Session: The Board adjourned into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4).

 

Adjournment: The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:14pm

 

Board meetings are cablecast live and rebroadcast on Durham Television Network (DTN) on Spectrum channel 8 and 1302, Frontier channel 70 and AT&T U-verse channel 99. Meetings can also be viewed on the County’s YouTube channel. To view the agendas and recordings of the BOCC’s Regular Session meetings, visit the BOCC’s Website.

 

The next hybrid Regular Session is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025, inside the Commissioners' Chambers on the second floor at 200 E. Main Street. 

 

For more information about BOCC meetings, contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (919) 560-0025 or email clerk@dconc.gov.

 

 

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