Durham, N.C. – The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Monday, August 11, 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.

Closed Session: The Board adjourned into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6).

Chair Nida Allam called the meeting to order.

All attendees were led by Commissioner Wendy Jacobs in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Stephen Valentine was excused.

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

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

1. Disaster Recovery Center Now Open - If you were impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, you can get in-person help at the Durham County Library North Regional Branch (221 Milton Rd.) through Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Apply for disaster aid and loans, connect with recovery agencies, and get information on resources available. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More info: https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888.
2. 2025 Annual Property Tax Billing - The Durham County Tax Administration is expected to mail 2025 tax bills to Durham County property owners on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Taxes are due September 1, 2025, but must be paid by January 5, 2026, to avoid interest and additional costs. For information, visit our website at www.dconc.gov/tax or contact Durham County Government Call Center at 919-560-0300. Payment may be made by check, bank draft, money order, cash, or online at https://bit.ly/DCoTaxBillSearch.
3. Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan Public Engagement - The Durham County Government and City of Durham, in partnership with the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the East Coast Greenway Alliance, are excited to announce the second round of community engagement for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study - a community-driven initiative to assess the transformation of an 18-mile inactive rail corridor into a multi-use trail. We’re offering three drop-in public workshops where attendees can provide their input at their convenience on August 18, 5-7 PM at Durham County Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St.), August 27, 6-8 PM at Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 Murray Ave.) and August 28, 6-8 PM at Spruce Pine Lodge (2235 Bahama Rd.) Online survey and more information at: https://durham2roxborotrailplan.com/.
4. Exploring Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services Session - Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for the next in a year-long series of a year programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves. On Friday, August 15 between 12-1 p.m., at Main Library, the topic will be Exploring Care and Support Services, which examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes including respite care, residential care, and end of life care. Register at https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13538470.

Minutes: Commissioners approved the July 28, 2025, Regular Session minutes.

Chair Allam called on Sara Stephens to address the Board as the recently named Durham District Manager for Duke Energy. She noted how she looks forward to working with Durham County as part of Duke Energy’s Government & Community Relations team.

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

25-0193- Award of Contract for Bliss Products and Services, Inc. in the amount of $246,815.70, to replace three (3) sections of bleacher seating at Durham County Memorial Stadium (RFP 25-023)

25-0377- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC007 Appropriating $1,500,000 of General Fund Fund Balance to support the Durham Affordable Housing Loan Fund

25-0378- Award of Contract to EMS Management & Consultants (EMS/MC) for the EMS Billing and Collection Services for Durham County Emergency Medical Services

25-0390- Approval of Purchase of Goods Contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the Amount of $656,331.78 for the Sheriff’s Office FY26 Vehicle Equipment

25-0391- Approval of FY 2025-26 Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) Grant Funding Resolution

25-0402- Approve Contract Award to Froehling and Robertson, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for Materials Testing for Chin Page, Page Park, Slater Lift Stations and Pipeline Construction for the Utilities Division in the Amount of $124,913.00 with a Not to Exceed Amount of $138,000.00

25-0408- Approval of the FY26 Durham Annual Transit Work Program Global Operating and Capital Agreements

25-0419- Recognize $31,982 of Duke Energy Smart Saver Custom Incentive Program Funding Related to the Board of Elections Renovations Capital Project (4730DC155)

25-0420- Approve Allowances for Office of Emergency Services Fleet Maintenance Facility for Early Release Packages for the Renovation and to Execute the Construction Manager at Risk GMP #1 “Early Release Packages” Contract

25-0426- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC008 Cooperative Extension to Recognize $66,364 from Welcome Baby Smart Start Grant Program

25-0428- Adopt the Emergency Services Resolution for the 2025 Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

25-0430- Request Approval of $127,050.00 Contract with Student U to Administer the Durham Community Schools Program

25-0432- Approval of the contract with BMS CAT in the amount of $448,250.00 to perform duct cleaning and restoration at the County Detention Center, and the authority to execute change orders/amendments to the contract as long as funds are available in the CIP fund

25-0433- Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC009 reallocating $262,779.86 in previously unspent multi-year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for FY 2022-24

25-0444- Removal of Citizen Board Member Due to Poor Attendance

25-0450- Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements with Secondary Opioid Manufacturers, Purdue Pharma LP, and the Sackler Family and Approving the Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments

All items were approved.

Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda: None

Adjournment: The Board adjourned the meeting at 7:20pm.

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, August 25,2025, 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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