Agenda

25-0630. Proclamation - Recognizing BULLS Academy Life Sciences Day (5min)

The Board is requested to recognize BULLS Academy Life Sciences Day. In early 2020, a collaborative of Durham organizations banded together to form what is now known as the BULLS Academy. The initiative's purpose was to explore ways to scale and connect Durham ’s Education -to-Career system to the Triangle ’s high growth-high wage industry sectors. The effort grew in response to concern that area talent demand was outpacing workforce development supply systems in the area, as well as to increase the number of Durham residents competing for excellent career opportunities within the Triangle region. The goal of the BULLS Academy is to align, strengthen and scale the current system that supports Durham residents in obtaining a life science credential, and ultimately a career that provides higher income and economic prosperity. Students apply to be part of a BULLS Academy cohort that enrolls them in Durham Technical Community College’s BioWork Certificate coursework. This is a Biotechnology Biomanufacturing CE Program that takes 14 weeks. The BioWork certificate is recognized throughout the state and opens the door to entry -level employment in BioPharma Manufacturing . In these roles, graduates help make vaccines and drugs that improve health and save lives. To ensure that students are properly equipped for the coursework at Durham Tech, the BULLS Academy offers success coaching and engagement resources through Made in Durham and Durham Tech, industry expertise and resources from NC Biotechnology Center, as well as financial support from Durham County. In January 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved $ 3 million in ARPA funding to support the continuation and scaling of the BULLS Academy. Additionally, the County has supported the program with $ 1 million in local funding that started in 2021. Through the first 11 cohorts, 190 students have graduated with an overall graduation rate of 82%. As the program has been refined, the last 4 cohorts have had a graduation rate of 96% with the last cohort achieving 100% for the first time. To date, 70 of those graduates are employed in the Life Sciences industry and many have continued education at Durham Tech.

25-0592. Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC042 Appropriating $65,000 of Lebanon Fire Tax District Fund Balance and Increasing the Distribution to Lebanon Fire Department for the Purchase of a Response Vehicle

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC042 appropriating $ 65,000 of Lebanon Fire Tax District Fund Balance to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD pick -up truck to be used as an emergency response vehicle. The Lebanon Fire Department has requested a fund balance distribution to replace a 2012 sports utility vehicle that was sold over the summer with 136,000 miles and no longer serviceable as an emergency response vehicle. These funds will be distributed to the district at their request and will be used for vehicle purchase ($55,315) and upfit costs ($7,700). An additional $ 1,985 will cover any price difference in the upfit cost. The Lebanon Fire Department covers approximately 25 square miles of Durham County, a population estimated at 16,500 and responds to approximately 1300 emergency calls annually. These funds are in a county -held fund balance for the department. Distribution of this amount complies with Finance ’s fiscal policies and ensures that the remaining balance reserve level is sufficient for future needs.

25-0650. Approve Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA013 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC044 Appropriating $276,244.80 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring the Funding to the PAYGO Fund to Support the Lincoln Community Health Center Parking Lot Expansion Capital Project (4730DC159); as well as Authorize an Increase in the Owner’s Contingency to the contract with WC Construction in the Amount of $276,244.80 to Execute Any Necessary Change Orders for the LCHC Parking Lot Expansion for a Total Not-to-Exceed of $1,333,344.80

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No .26CPA013 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC044 appropriating $ 276,244.80 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring the funding to the PAYGO Fund to support the Lincoln Community Health Center Parking Lot Expansion Capital Project (4730DC159); as well as authorizing an increase to the owners contingency to the contract with WC Construction in the amount of $ 276,244.80.00, to execute any necessary change orders for the LCHC Parking Lot Expansion for a total Not-to-exceed of $1,333,344.80 (See Attachment 1, Page 1). Durham County Capital Projects Current Budget Increase/Decrease Updated Budget Lincoln Community Health Center Parking Lot Expansion Capital Project (4730DC159) $1,090,600.00 $276,244.80 $1,366,844.80 On March 9, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners created the Lincoln Community Health Center Parking Lot Expansion Project account and authorized the execution of a contract with Surface 678 (S678) to provide Engineering services for this project. The scope of work included demolition of existing lawn area to provide space for construction of an expanded parking lot, minor grading improvements, perimeter fence installation, storm drainage installation, and landscape plantings in and surrounding the parking lot. There are offsite drainage improvements that will cross Fayetteville Street to the west of the project site and will include storm drainpipe installation within the right-of-way of Fayetteville Street and along Linwood Avenue. On January 22, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Lincoln Community Health Center Parking Lot Expansion Project account and authorized the execution of a contract with WC Construction (WCC) to provide construction services for $ 1,057,100.00 for this project. The project required storm piping to be installed across Fayetteville St. along Linwood Avenue to allow the appropriate drainage from the site. This amendment will allow the contracting team to address unforeseen conditions and conflicts between storm piping, existing utilities and rock encountered resulting from the depth and necessary layout of proposed installation of the offsite storm utility improvements. This work is required for the project to obtain a Certificate of Compliance at its completion . Funding for this amendment will be deposited in the Capital Project account The new parking addition is complete, and Lincoln is providing services to an additional 2,400 clients, which requires more than 30 new staff. Additional grants over time have added approximately 50 people to the staff and they have been parking on Massey, Spaulding, Linwood, and Merrick Streets. The expanded parking lot has helped alleviate complaints and provided security for staff.

26-0000. Authorize execution of the Public Art Agreement with Visual Original Customs, LLC (Derrick Monk) for the Design, Fabrication/installation at the Board of Elections Building located at 3825 S. Roxboro St#101, Durham NC for a total not-to-exceed $110,000

26-0001. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA014 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC045 Appropriating $150,107.33 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring the Funding to the PAYGO Fund to Support Increases to the New Lincoln Community Health Center Building Modernization Upgrades Capital Project (4730DC167)

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to approve Capital Project Amendment No .26CPA014 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC045 appropriating $ 150,107.33 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring that funding to the PAYGO Fund to support the increases to the new Lincoln Community Health Center Building Modernization Upgrades Capital Project (4730DC167). This increase brings the total support to $ 741,107.33, which will fund urgent repairs at the Lincoln Community Health Center. (See Attachment 1, Page 1). Project Name and Number Current Budget Increase / Decrease Updated Budget LCHC Building Modernization Upgrades Project (4730DC167) $591,000.00 $150,107.33 $741,107.33 TOTAL $591,000.00 $150,107.33 $741,107.33 On September 22, 2025, the Board approved funding for the LCHC Modernization Upgrades in the amount of $ 591,000. Since that time project scope and building code requirements have increased costs associated with initial repairs. The Lincoln Community Health Center (LCHC) is located at 1301 Fayetteville St ., Durham serving the uninsured in the Durham community. The funds will be used to complete repairs and replacement of various systems within the facility in the amount of $591,000.00 including a 10% contingency. (See Attachment 1, Pages 1-37). The facility was constructed in 1982 and many of the building systems require repairs and/or replacement to keep the facility operational serving the most vulnerable in the community. The repairs and replacements include replacing the existing generator, hot water coils associated with buildings chiller equipment, replacing (2) existing elevators and patching and striping of existing parking lots and associated activities. Funding for these contracts will be provided by Durham County with the Lincoln Community Health Center administering the contracts to expedite the repairs. Lincoln has agreed to commit initial funding for the projects and receive reimbursement from the County, similar to what the County has done on previous Grant -funded projects performed at the facility. Completion of these repairs and improvements will provide a reliable working environment for staff and citizens seeking Public Health services at Lincoln Community Health Center.

26-0002. Standard Non-Reimbursable Utility Contracts for the Extension of the County Sanitary Sewer System

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute five (5) Utility Contracts for extensions of the County sanitary sewer system. These contracts are the County’s Standard Non -Reimbursable Contract. Attached are copies of the signed Standard Non-Reimbursable Utility Contracts with location maps (each labeled). 1. Windhaven Crossing (Project #24-010) - Contract with Caruso Builder Windhaven Crossing, LLC to extend the County sewer system by approximately 320 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, 842 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe and eleven manholes to serve 52-unit townhome development, located at 2600 Ellis Road in Durham. 2. Bethpage Apartments Phase 2 (Project #22-030) - Contract with Chin Page Apartments Owner, LLC to extend the County sewer system by approximately 20 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, 22 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe and two manholes to serve 336-unit apartment complex, located off Chin Page Road in Durham. 3. Spanish for Fun Daycare (Project #24-021) - Contract with Grail Properties, LLC to extend the County sewer system by approximately 84 linear feet of 8 -inch ductile iron pipe and one manhole to serve a daycare facility, located at 2511 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham. 4. Page Road Parcels (Project #24-003) - Contract with Greenwood Homes - Raleigh, LLC to extend the County sewer system by approximately 549 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, 1,056 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe and twelve manholes to serve 68-unit townhome development, located at 2912 and 2914 Page Road in Durham. 5. Page Corners (Project #25-016) - Contract with Page Road Apartments, LP to extend the County sewer system by approximately 328 linear feet of 8-inch PVC pipe and once new manhole to serve 160-unit multifamily development, located at 4004 Page Road in Durham.

26-0003. Award Contract to Taplin Group, LLC. for Manhole and Sewer Line Inspection Services for the Durham County Utilities Division in the Amount of $223,703

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a standard service contract in the amount of $ 223,703 with Taplin Group, LLC (RFP 26-007) to provide Manhole and Sewer Line Inspection Services for the Utilities Division ’s sewer collection system. The initial term of the contract begins once approved with the option to renew it by the County for four (4) successive one (1) year periods, under the same terms and conditions. This contract is funded by the Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.

26-0009. Authorize the County Manager to Enter into a Contract with Brady Trane Services, Inc., DBA Icon Boiler, Inc in the Amount of $503,423.37 for the Purposes of Replacing Two Steam Boilers at the Durham County Detention Center with Funding Being Provided and the Authority to Approve any Amendments and/or Change Orders to the Contract as long as Funding is Available in the CIP Programming for Ongoing HVAC Replacements and Upgrades (4190DC076).

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Brady Trane Services, Inc ., DBA Icon Boiler, Inc. in the amount of $ 503, 423.37, utilizing funds from our Ongoing HVAC Equipment Upgrade and Replacement CIP Program (4190DC076) The two existing steam boilers are original to the building and 33 years old. They have lasted beyond their life expectancy, which by industry standards is up to 30 years. One of the current steam boilers is no longer operational and is beyond repair . The second one is still operating but has required significant maintenance over the last year. These two steam boilers provide reheat functions to our HVAC systems heating capabilities throughout the building. Due to the age of the boilers, locating replacement parts can be difficult, if not impossible. If the second boiler breaks down, and is not repairable, the building will not be able to heat to State required standards.

26-0019. Closed Session

The Board is requested to adjourn into Closed Session for two items to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).

26-0020. Closed Session

The Board is requested to adjourn into Closed Session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations; pursuant to G .S. 143-318.11(a)(4)

26-0017. Approval of Amendment to Schneider Geospatial, LLC Service Agreement for Durham County Tax Administration

26-0024. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA012 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC043 Appropriating $1,688,697 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance to the PAYGO Fud to Support the Redwood Convenience Site Capital Project (4190DC080), as well as Authorize the County Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with CT Wilson Construction Company, Inc., for $4,781,705.00 and to Execute any Other Related Contracts Including Change Orders, if Necessary, Not to Exceed the Total Project Budget of $5,246,196.00

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No. 26CPA012 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC043 appropriating $ 1,688,697 of Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring the funding to the PAYGO Fund to support the Redwood Convenience Site Capital Project (4190DC080), for a revised total project budget of $5,246,196 and a new total project budget of $5,756,515.00. Project Name and Number Current Budget Increase / Decrease Updated Budget Redwood Convenience Site Capital Project (4190DC080) $4,067,818.00 $1,688,697.00 $5,756,515.00 TOTAL $4,067,818.00 $1,688,697.00 $5,756,515.00 The Redwood Convenience Site is a waste drop -off facility that serves residents in the county's unincorporated eastern area, accepting solid waste, yard waste, furniture, appliances, textiles, special wastes, and recyclables, including paper, plastics, metals, and glass. Constructed more than 30 years ago, the existing site no longer meets current operational standards for traffic circulation, stormwater management, and public safety. Since the original 2023 cost estimate, inflation and other market factors have significantly increased the cost of steel, concrete, electrical, and manufactured components. Additional revisions were also required to meet NCDOT and City-County Planning requirements for site access, stormwater improvements, and driveway reconfiguration along Electra Road. The existing budget for this project of $4,067,818.00 came from a County Contribution of $ 754,618, which has been used for planning and design, and $ 3,313,200.00 from the U .S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant. An additional $1,688,697 due to increased project costs. The new budget totals $5,756,515. The Board is further requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a construction contract with CT Wilson Construction Company, Inc ., for $4,781,705.00, and to execute any other related contracts, amendments, or change orders, within the approved project budget. Four general contractors submitted a responsive bid package.

26-0026. Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for December 2025

The Board is requested to approve the Releases & Refunds for December 2025, which includes adjustments to the current year ’s levy as well as prior years’ levies. Due to property valuation adjustments for over assessments, listing discrepancies, duplicate listings, and clerical errors, etc. the attached reports detail monthly releases and refunds for December 2025. This month ’s report includes releases and refunds for tax year 2025 totaling $ 7,155,932.36. Prior tax years’ (2015-2024) releases and refunds are in the amount of $ 74,700.27. December 2025, releases and refunds total $ 7,230,632.63.

26-0030. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment 26BCC048 Appropriating $212,138 of General Fund Fund Balance to Court Facilities to Support Courtroom Upgrades for Remote Proceedings

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment 26BCC048 appropriating $ 212,138 of General Fund fund balance to Court Facilities to support courtroom upgrades for remote proceedings. In 2021, state law (G.S. 7A-49.6) expanded courts' authority to conduct remote proceedings via audio and video transmission. In support of this new capability, the NC Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) contracted with ePlus Technology to provide AV equipment as part of the CRAVE (Courtroom Audio Visual Experience) project. This contract was recently renewed and extends through July 2027, with a one -year term and two one-year extension options available. Under this arrangement, the NCAOC has already funded baseline AV equipment for specified courtrooms across the state. The County will purchase additional AV equipment beyond what the NCAOC has provided. To facilitate this, the County will provide funds to the NCAOC, which will then purchase the equipment from ePlus on the county's behalf. All equipment must be compatible with Cisco WebEx, which is the NCAOC -approved platform for conducting remote court proceedings. This investment will reduce courthouse foot traffic and decrease the need for physical courtroom space, while also helping the County meet its legal obligation to provide adequate court facilities under G .S. § 7A-302 and 7A-304.