Agenda
26-0045. Announcements (5min)
26-0038. Introduction of Newly Appointed County Library Director, Dana Conners (10min)
The Board is requested to meet Durham County Library ’s new Director and welcome her as she assumes leadership in guiding the library’s mission and programs. Durham County Government announces the appointment of Dana Conners as Director of Durham County Library following an extensive nationwide search . Conners brings more than 30 years of service in library systems across North Carolina and Texas, including Charlotte -Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, and New Hanover Counties, as well as serving as Assistant Director of Public Services at the Austin Public Library. As Director, Conners oversees library operations, strategic planning, programming, staff development, and partnerships that promote equitable access to information and educational opportunities for all residents. Her career includes leading new library openings, long -range planning, and building collaborative initiatives that support lifelong learning. Dana Conners assumed her duties on January 5, 2026.
25-0489. Approval of RFP Award for Organizational Assessment Contract in Preparation for Upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, to conduct an Operational Assessment Study in preparation for the upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning implementation. The assessment will evaluate operational workflows and workforce capacity needed to support seamless operations while implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning infrastructure. In addition, the evaluation will give recommendations for opportunities for process optimization, coordination improvements with a focus on the Finance and Information Service & Technology Departments. The assessment will take a comprehensive approach, examining organizational structure and workforce capabilities in relation to operational demands and planned technology enhancements. Baker Tilly will review daily operations, workflows, and service delivery models to identify opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency and improved cross-departmental coordination. Upon completion of the assessment, Baker Tilly will deliver formal reports detailing organizational and operational alignment observations. The reports will identify opportunities for process optimization and coordination improvements, address ERP readiness considerations and implementation sequencing, and provide a phased roadmap to support operational stability and guide future modernization efforts. This proactive assessment will position Durham County to make informed decisions as it embarks on this important technological transition. Baker Tilly has specialization in evaluation of public sector operations. It is the 10th largest accounting firm in the United States with over 90 years of experience. The evaluation will occur over a six-month period, with the contract totaling $133,000.
26-0028. Approval to Enter into a Contract with Hayti Reborn - Justice Movement in the Amount of $500,000.
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract contract with Hayti Reborn - Justice Movement (HR-JM) in the amount of $ 500,000. Funding is included in Community Intervention Support Service budget approved for FY 2025-26. The Hayti Reborn - Justice Movement operates as an “umbrella organization” that works in concert with existing community partners, with a goal of developing coordinated strategies that interrupt the cycle of violence, while concurrently increasing the health and prosperity within marginalized communities. HRJM will develop a centralized and consolidated framework of community participants, social justice, and criminal justice partnerships that assess, plan, and treat problems leading to community violence. The target customers are justice involved citizens, their children and families. The service area includes all of Durham County, North Carolina.
26-0037. Public Hearing - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment TC2500002: RV Parking (20min)
The Board is requested to receive comments on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. Motions To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions: Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 10, Parking and Loading. Motion 2: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N. C. G. S. Sec. 160D-605. Summary Text Amendment TC 2500002 is a staff -initiated request to amend Section 10.2.3, Vehicle Parking and Uses, of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), in order to allow flexibility for RV parking in residential zoning districts. Attachments Attachment A: TC2500002 Draft Ordinance Language (Track Changes Version) Attachment B: Consistency Statement
26-0056. Board and Commission Appointments (10min)
26-0046. Closed Session
The Board is requested to adjourn into Closed Session 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).
26-0036. Resolution Endorsing the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035
The Board is requested to adopt a resolution endorsing the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035. Motions To adopt a resolution endorsing the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035 Plan. Summary The Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035 is a detailed plan on how downtown Durham can preserves its unique character while supporting continued growth and vibrancy. It includes a shared vision, seven targeted goals that each have deliberate strategies which are further defined through implementable actions. Additionally, the Downtown Durham Blueprint provides a detailed implementation matrix identifying key partners, in progress projects, early action projects, and longer term projects. Attachments Attachment A: Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035 Attachment B: Resolution Endorsing the Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035