Durham County Board of Commissioners · Regular Meeting · November 10, 2025

Agenda

25-0565. Proclamation - Geographic Information System (GIS) Day (5min)

The Board is requested to proclaim November 19, 2025, as GIS Day in Durham County. GIS (Geographic Information System) is a tool that helps us understand and visualize the world by using data, maps, and facts. It combines location (like addresses or coordinates) with information (like population, weather, or traffic) to help people make better data -informed decisions. GIS is used daily throughout the County, from Tax Administration to Stormwater to Utilities to EMS. GIS Day, celebrated worldwide on November 19, 2025, highlights the power of mapping and spatial analysis in solving real -world challenges and encourages learning and curiosity about geography and data.

25-0568. Resolution - Honoring the Life and Legacy of DeWarren K. Langley (10min)

The Board is requested to honor and recognize the life and legacy of DeWarren K . Langley. Mr. Langley was a devoted public servant, mentor, and advocate who gave his life ’s work to lifting others and building a more just Durham. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Chair Kevin McIver would also like to present a memorial plaque to the family of Mr. Langley.

25-0524. Approval of a 10-Year Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the Amount of $3,112,658.44 for the Purchase of Replacement and Additional Taser Equipment for the Durham County Sheriff’s Office.

The Board is requested to approve a 10-Year Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc . for the Purchase of Replacement and Additional Taser Equipment for the Durham County Sheriff ’s Office. The Board is also requested to authorize the County Manager to sign subsequent renewals so long as the total amount doesn ’t exceed $3,112,658.44 over a 10-Year Period. The Sheriff ’s Office is currently in year four of a five -year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. The final year payment of $153,009.39 is due in April 2026. Axon has agreed to accept the final payment of the existing contract for the first year of the new contract. All subsequent renewals will be budgeted during the budget cycle. The annual operating budget impact of this contract in Years 2-10 (FY2027-35) will be $328,849.85/year. The Sheriff ’s Office has been utilizing Axon Taser products, previously known as Taser International Inc ., for the last 15 years and intends to continue using Axon Enterprise, Inc. This contract was most recently approved by the Board at the February 14th, 2022, meeting (Agenda Item # 22-0011) as a sole source provider . The Sheriff ’s Office intends to replace the existing 143 tasers and add an additional 57 tasers, for a new total of 200 tasers issued across the agency.

25-0539. Creating the Position of Fire Marshal within the Office of Emergency Services

The Board is requested to approve the creation of the position of Fire Marshal utilizing an existing position to provide leadership, direction, supervision, and budgetary authority and oversee the daily operations of the Office of Emergency Services Fire and Life Safety function consistent with statutory authority and to advance the County’s public safety priorities. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) was established in March 2020 with the merger of Durham County EMS and the County Fire Marshal /Emergency Management teams. This merger created four functional areas within OES: Business Operations, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Prevention & Life Safety. The former Fire Marshal role was reclassified into the OES Director position at the time of the merger.

25-0547. Approval of Contract Amendment with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in the Amount of $108,168.06 for the Sheriff’s Office FY26 Vehicle Equipment for a New Total Amount of $764,499.84

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment with Batteries of NC & S .W.S. LLC in the amount of $ 108,168.06 for a new total of $ 764,499.84 for the Sheriff ’s Office FY 26 vehicle equipment. Funding was previously budgeted and exists in current budget to cover the costs for the amendment of this contract. G.S. 143-129(e) allows local governments to be exempted from the competitive bidding requirements and purchase furnishings/equipment through group purchasing programs. The initial contract was for equipment and upfits for 35 vehicles of the FY 26 Fleet. This amendment is for equipment and upfits for (5) additional SUVs that were approved by the Board during the FY 25-26 Budget Process as part of the Sheriff ’s Office RTP Annex. This request will allow the Sheriff ’s Office to purchase emergency equipment and upfits for the FY 26 fleet. The equipment to be purchased includes, but is not limited to emergency lights, sirens, computer stands and associated mounting systems . Vehicles will be assigned and deployed after the equipment is installed.

25-0555. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC024 for the Department of Social Services to recognize Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 NC Rate Settlement Funds #3 of $22,000.00

The Board is requested to approve $ 22,000.00 from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC - 2025 NC Rate Settlement funds allocation # 3. Duke Energy Carolinas LLC. funds may be used to assist Duke Energy Carolinas customers with electric bills, deposits, establishments of service, and reconnect fees . The funds have no expiration date and will follow the same guidelines as our state energy programs. No County dollars required.

25-0556. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC025 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize Emergency Placement Funding of $14,122.00.

The Board is requested to approve $14,122.00 from Emergency Placement Funding. These funds are intended to temporarily assist The Department of Social Services in addressing identified placement needs for children in the custody of the agencies who are awaiting a Medicaid leveled treatment placement. While children await the location of the placement, these funds can be used to prevent them from staying in a DSS office.

25-0557. The Board is requested to approve and authorize the Manager to execute two lease renewals for the Shoppes of Hope Valley with the County as Landlord. The first lease renewal agreement is with Lee and Cho, LLC, DBA Beautysmart, for a 9-year term and total value of $1,041,009. The second agreement is an Assignment and Assumption of Lease with a 3-year extension for MAGC Wireless with a total value of $74,182.

The Board is requested to approve and authorize the Manager to execute two lease renewals for the Shoppes of Hope Valley with the County as Landlord. The first lease renewal agreement is with Lee and Cho, LLC, DBA Beautysmart, for a 9-year term and total value of $ 1,041,009. The second agreement is an Assignment and Assumption of Lease with a 3-year extension for MAGC Wireless with a total value of $ 74,182. Additional terms as noted in the attached agreements. Beautysmart is a long -term tenant of the shopping center, anchoring the end of the building opposite the Board of Elections. Their current lease expires November 30, 2025. MAGC Wireless is a new franchise for a current tenant who has purchased a former partner’s share of their business and is franchising with a new wireless company. The previous lease expired in 2024, and the tenant has been in an allowable holdover period as a month -to-month tenant awaiting their business transfer. This new lease will be retroactive to June 1, 2025. The MAGC Assignment and Assumption of Lease has been approved by the County Attorney’s Office and Risk Management. The Beautysmart lease has been approved by Risk Management, and this approval request is pending final approval by the County Attorney’s Office.

25-0558. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC028 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize $1,001,500 in General Fund Fund Balance to Fully Fund the Low Income Homeowners Tax Relief Program (LIHRP) and to Approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Durham County and the City of Durham

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC028 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize $1,001,500 in General Fund Fund Balance to Fully Fund the Low Income Homeowners Tax Relief Program (LIHRP) and to Approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Durham County and the City of Durham . The total combined funding for the City and County to support our citizens for the Homeowner’s Tax Relief Program is $1,505,000.00 and direct to client funding is $1,250,000. The breakdown of the city contributions is $500,000.00 for the client, $120,000.00 in administrative support, and $7,500.00 in publications. The breakdown of the county’s contributions is $750,000 for the client, $120,000 for administrative support, and $7500 for publications. The ordinance amendment is a technical item to bring the program expenditures and revenues into balance. The Durham County Department of Social Services worked in partnership with the Durham County Tax Office and the Durham County Board of Commissioners to develop a Low -Income Homeowners Relief Program. The objective of the program is to provide relief through a tax support program to help long -term homeowners in the lower income brackets to remain in their homes. This ILA is dependent on approval by the Council of the City of Durham.

25-0560. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA008 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC026 Decreasing the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Capital Project (4730DC083) by $225,000 and Transferring that Funding to the General Fund to Support Improvements at Little River Regional Park and Natural Area

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No .26CPA008 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC026 decreasing the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Capital Project (4730DC083) by $ 225,000 and transferring the funding to the General Fund to support improvements at Little River Regional Park. Little River Regional Park and Natural Area (LRRP) is a 391-acre public park located in northern Durham and Orange counties. It was jointly acquired by both counties and is managed by Orange County, with each county contributing 50% of the funding per an interlocal agreement. For FY 2026, Durham County ’s share of park management costs is $ 154,757, as approved during the spring budget process. This additional $ 225,000 from Durham ’s open space capital account will fund the required 50% of the long -overdue paving of the park ’s entry driveway and parking area, as well as the repaving of the accessible loop trail -the top two improvement priorities identified in the 2021 Little River Regional Park & Natural Area Master Plan, approved by the Board on December 13, 2021. Project Name and Number Current Budget Increase / Decrease Updated Budget Open Space and Farmland Preservation (4730DC083) $12,800,369.70 ($225,000.00) $12,575,369.70 TOTAL $12,800,369.70 ($225,000.00) $12,575,369.70 Orange County has approved its share of the funding and will oversee the project, which is expected to begin in late fall or winter, when park usage is typically lower.

25-0561. Authorize the County Manager to execute an amendment to the contract between the City of Durham and Durham County for the City to Accept Municipal Solid Waste and Yard Waste from Durham County in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute an amendment to the contract between the City of Durham and Durham County for the City to accept municipal solid waste and yard waste from Durham County. The County collects yard waste and municipal solid waste from unincorporated residents at the Durham County Convenience Sites as well as through our litter program. That material is then hauled to the City of Durham ’s transfer station at 2115 E. Club Blvd . The current tipping fees for municipal solid waste are $ 65.00 per ton and the tipping fees for yard waste are $ 40.00 per ton. The total amount spent per year is dependent upon the amount of solid waste and yard waste that is collected during the year but is expected not to exceed $200,000.

25-0562. Approval of Purchase through the SAVVIK Cooperative for Five Ambulances in the Office of Emergency Services for a total not to exceed $2,119,440.00

25-0564. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC030 to recognize additional funding from the NC Department of Adult Correction in the amount of $19,117.00 for transportation for the Local Reentry Council

25-0570. Approve the acceptance of an 8.2-acre conservation easement donation from James Tcheng and Marianne Powers at 5824 Garrett Road (REID 136160) for the purpose of permanently protected open space.

The Board is requested to approve the acceptance of an 8.2-acre conservation easement donation from James Tcheng and Marianne Powers at 5824 Garrett Road (REID 136160) for the purpose of permanently protected open space. James Tcheng and Marianne Powers wish to permanently protect their 8.2-acre property at 5824 Garrett Road by donating a conservation easement to Durham County. Longtime residents of the area, they have lived adjacent to this land for 29 years and purchased it in 2003. Their goal is to ensure the property remains protected from future development. Under the terms of the conservation easement, the owners will retain full fee ownership of the land, while Durham County will hold the conservation easement, which will permanently prohibit future development or subdivision of the parcel. The County will also be responsible for annual monitoring to ensure compliance with the easement terms. The owners’ donation is a generous commitment, with the estimated value of the conservation easement approximately $ 480,000. Durham County ’s only anticipated costs are related to closing and title work, estimated at no more than $ 5,000. These expenses can be covered by existing funds in the Open Space and Real Estate Division’s operating budget, and no additional funding is requested. The Durham Open Space and Trails (DOST) Commission voted unanimously to support the County ’s acceptance of this conservation easement at their September 17 meeting.

25-0573. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC032 Recognizing $140,000 from the Department of Justice’s FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrants, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office.

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC032 recognizing $ 140,000 from the Department of Justice ’s FY 25 Community Policing Development Microgrants, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. The Durham County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) will use the funding to develop and market videos, PSAs, and mobile applications to maximize reach, showcasing the diverse roles and positive impact of the local law enforcement. By working with a full-service marketing agency who provides analytics on the deliverables, DCSO will be able to track who sees the messaging and when. PSAs will include calls to action and connect back to programs and services.

25-0574. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC033 Appropriating $130,000 of General Fund Fund Balance to Open Space and Real Estate to Cover Rent Payments to 300 East Main, LLC, a Subsidiary of Laurel Street Residential, for the Sub-lease of the Future Childcare Center at the 300 East Main Street Affordable Housing Project

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC033 appropriating $ 130,000 of General Fund Fund Balance to Open Space and Real Estate for rent payments to 300 East Main, LLC, a subsidiary of Laurel Street Residential, for the sub -lease of the future childcare center at the 300 East Main Street Affordable Housing Project. The total includes an estimated amount for common area maintenance and minimal heating and cooling of the space. The County is the fee simple owner of the 300 East Main Street Affordable Housing Project property. The 2021 Master Development Agreement (MDA) with the Developer, Laurel Street Residential, LLC, gives control of portions of the property, including the childcare space, to the developer for 40 years through a Ground Lease. The County and Developer amended the MDA in 2023 to include an agreement for the County to sub -lease the childcare space from the development company due to the significant rise in construction costs and the County ’s interest in seeking a childcare operator to lease a portion of the ground floor of the building. This is codified in the First Amendment to the Master Development Agreement including the attached Sub -lease Agreement. Due to project construction delays, the intended rent commencement date of November 1, 2024 was delayed to November 1, 2025. The 2023 Sub-lease Agreement outlines the terms of the rental agreement, including a 15-year initial term at the starting annual rate of $ 169,500 with a 2% annual escalation, and other terms as noted in the Sub-lease.

25-0575. Approve Land Acquisition of 32 acres at 3601 Southwest Durham Drive (a portion of REID 140125) as permanently protected open space within the New Hope Creek Corridor

The Board is requested to approve the purchase of 32 acres at 3601 Southwest Durham Drive, to use existing open space capital project funds to support 39% of project costs, and to authorize the Manager to execute the purchase agreement and grant contract documents as funding is secured. Since 2002, Durham County has held a trail easement across the proposed 32-acre acquisition area and has managed a natural surface and boardwalk trail providing public access through this area and the County ’s adjacent New Hope Creek Preserve. In February 2025, the County Open Space program applied to the NC Land & Water Fund and was recently awarded $ 326,525-covering 61% of the project cost-to support the acquisition and permanent protection of the land. The County ’s share is estimated at no more than $ 212,150, which is available through the Open Space and Farmland capital project account. No additional funding is required. A final project budget will be presented to the Board for approval prior to closing. This acquisition will protect significant natural resources, including water quality, rare plant and animal habitats, and wildlife corridors. The site includes a State Natural Heritage Area bottomland forest and supports a State threatened, and critically imperiled tree, the shellbark hickory (Carya laciniosa).

25-0583. Authorization of an Amendment to the Design Contract with HH Architecture, PA for Design Development and Construction Administration Services Related to the Office of Emergency Services Fleet Maintenance Project in the Amount of $138,182.50

The Board is requested to authorize an amendment to the design contract with HH Architecture, PA for design development and construction administration services related to the Office of Emergency Services Fleet Maintenance Project in the amount of $ 138,182.50 for a total revised fee of $ 578,882.50 plus reimbursables and contingency fees not to exceed to total budget of $600,917.50. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) Fleet Maintenance Facility is responsible for servicing and repairing ambulances for Durham County Emergency Medical Services. The current facility, located on Stone Park Court, must be vacated due to a railroad realignment project. On June 9, 2025, the Board approved a design contract with HH Architecture for design development and construction administration services for a new Fleet Maintenance Facility to be located on Hamlin Road in the amount $ 440,700.00 plus reimbursable and contingency not -to-exceed an amount of $ 462,735.00. However, during the design development phase, the Hamlin Road site was determined to be unsuitable for the program’s operational needs. A new site has since been identified on 1129 East Geer Street that meets the requirements of the program. As a result, all design and construction efforts have been redirected from the Hamlin Road location to the East Geer Street property. Funding for this contract will be made available pending approval of the CPA and amendment to Samet Construction’s GMP #2.

25-0584. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC034 Appropriating $271,680 of General Fund Fund Balance to Engineering to Pay for a 911 Consolidation and HEART Expansion Feasiblity Study and Authorize the County Manager to Execute a Contract with ADCOMM Engineering, LLC. to Provide 911 Consolidation and HEART Expansion Feasibility Study

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC034 appropriating $ 271,680 of General Fund Fund Balance to pay for a 911 consolidation & HEART program expansion study, as well as execute a contract with ADCOMM Engineering, LLC. to provide 911 consolidation and HEART expansion feasibility study. At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, Durham County advertised RFQ 25-056, on May 29th, 2025, to evaluate the feasibility of consolidating emergency communications functions between the City of Durham ’s 911 Communications Center and the Durham County Sheriff ’s Office Dispatch Center . The RFQ evaluation committee consisted of staff from Durham County Engineering, City of Durham DECC, and the Sheriff ’s Communications Department. Ten responses were received for the RFQ and the committee interviewed the top four respondents. ADCOMM Engineering LLC was selected through a qualifications-based process to conduct this study. The purpose of the project is to provide a structured, data -driven assessment of whether a consolidated 911 operation is both feasible and practical. The study will include a comprehensive analysis of current operations, staffing models, technology platforms, governance structures, and facility needs. It will also evaluate how a potential consolidation would impact service delivery, operational resiliency, and equity across the County. In addition to the core consolidation analysis, the study will address two key components of Durham’s emergency response system: · HEART Program Integration : A determination of how best to expand and integrate the HEART (Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Team ) program countywide, including its call -taking and dispatch workflows, staffing requirements, governance, and fiscal implications. · Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Backup 911 Facility : Review and recommendations on how the current EOC design would support integrated operations and serve as a resilient backup communications center in a consolidated model. ADCOMM will conduct site visits, engage City and County staff and leadership, and collaborate with other design and engineering professionals as needed. The final deliverable will be an independent, objective report that provides actionable recommendations to support informed decision -making by City and County leadership. This project aligns with Durham County ’s commitment to public safety, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. It also supports efforts to create a modern, resilient, and equitable emergency communications system that attracts and retains high-quality personnel.

25-0591. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC035 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize Additional Funding to Durham County’s FY25-26 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding Plan in the Amount of $42,254.00 to Improve Planning and Coordination of In-Home and Community-Based Services for Older Adults

The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC035 for the Department of Social Services to Recognize Additional Funding to Durham County’s FY 25-26 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding Plan in the Amount of $ 42,254.00 to Improve Planning and Coordination of In -Home and Community -Based Services for Older Adultst is also intended to promote the visibility of aging programs at the local level by giving counties increased flexibility with respect to funding aging services available through the Block Grant. The majority of funding comprising the HCCBG is authorized by the federal Older Americans Act. The Board is also requested to approve the Department of Social Services request to recognize additional Home and Community Block Grant (HCCBG) Funds subsequent to adoption of the FY 25-26 Budget. The Department (DSS) and the Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL) are co -lead agencies for receiving the HCCBG funds and administering the programs. The goal of services provided under this grant is to enable recipients to stay at home longer, receiving the care and services they need in their own homes, thus reducing the necessity for out -of- home placement. Services provided are Adult Day Care Services, Congregate Meals, Senior Center Operations, Information and Case Assistance, Transportation, Home Delivered Meals, and In-Home Aide Services.

25-0593. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA011 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC036 Reducing the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Body Worn Camera Capital Project (4310DC092) by $587,393.88 in PAYGO Funding and Appropriating $587,393.88 to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office General Fund Operating Budget to Continue Supporting the Lease Agreement for Body Worn Cameras

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No .26CPA011 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC036 reducing the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Body Worn Camera Capital Project (4310DC092) by $ 587,393.88 in PAYGO funding and appropriating $ 587,393.88 to the Durham County Sheriff ’s Office General Fund Operating Budget to continue supporting the lease agreement for Body Worn Cameras. This action does not involve any request for new County funding, rather this is a technical reallocation of existing funds from one location in our financial system to another. This action also reduces the Body Worn Camera Capital Project availability to $0. Project Name and Number Current Budget Increase / Decrease Updated Budget Body Worn Camera Capital Project (4310DC092) $587,393.88 ($587,393.88) $0 TOTAL $587,393.88 ($587,393.88) $0 After reviewing the current contract for the Body Worn Camera Capital Project (4310DC092) it was determined that the contract would best be accounted for in the annual General Fund operating budget. This is due to the understanding that these cameras and equipment are leased, as opposed to owned County assets. Therefore, the funding is being transferred to the Durham County Sheriff ’s Office General Fund and will be placed there in future fiscal years as well.

25-0532. Approval to Enter into a Contract with Key Environmental Consulting in the Amount of $159,547 for a Durham County Food System Assessment & Strategic Plan

The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a service contract with Key Environmental Consulting in the amount of $ 159,547, (RFP 25-041) and any related contract amendments, to develop a comprehensive food system assessment and 10-year strategic plan. Existing County funds previously allocated and budgeted for this purpose will be utilized for this contract. Approximately 14% of Durham County residents experience food insecurity. While significant County and community efforts exist to address this issue, the County lacks a coordinated approach that addresses each part of the food system. A comprehensive food system assessment and plan will provide Durham County staff with recommendations and strategies that help the County improve strategic food security efforts by strengthening each component of our local food system. This plan will also guide future County investments, policies, and programs, supporting more effective and aligned decision-making. Based on the eleven responses Durham County received regarding RFP 25-041, Key Environmental Consulting was deemed the most qualified firm for the project due to their strong experience, credentials, and clear understanding of the project ’s requirements and vision. They bring extensive expertise in community engagement as well as a strong background in data collection and analysis. Additionally, the team has experience collaborating with a variety of food system partners including government agencies and non -profit organizations throughout Durham and the broader Triangle region. Durham County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 25-041) on March 18, 2025. RFP 25-041 was advertised on the Durham County website and through food system listservs and networks. Eleven proposals were received on April 29, 2025. The proposal bid tabulation and evaluation summary are attached. BOCC approval for this service contract is subject to legal review and approval by the Durham County Attorney’s office.

25-0599. Closed Session

The Board is requested to adjourn into Closed Session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer or employee; pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

25-0607. Introduction of the New Durham County Early Childhood Coordinator Ileana Vink (10min)

The Board is requested to meet and recognize Ileana Vink, the new County Early Childhood Coordinator. Based in Cooperative Extension, she is responsible for strengthening County and community -wide efforts around Early Childhood initiatives and practices in Durham County. The Coordinator provides leadership for Durham County’s involvement in the Early Childhood Action Plan (ECAP) and the County ’s work and investment in Durham PreK, among other initiatives. Ileana Vink previously worked for DINE (Durham's Innovative Nutrition Education ) at the Durham County Department of Public Health as the Early Care and Education Coordinator. In that role she taught nutrition education at childcare programs serving families with low incomes, worked with Farm to Early Care and Education initiatives, and supported school gardens. She understands and values data -driven and evidence-based approaches, such as collaborating with preschool directors and teachers to use evidence -based tools to assess their nutrition and physical activity environments, set goals, and make changes, and contributing data to a variety of public reports. Prior to DINE, Ileana worked in outpatient clinical nutrition at Duke Health where she made home visits with Medicaid patients. She continues to provide medical nutrition therapy as a volunteer at Samaritan Health Center. She completed her MPH in Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in Political Science from Boston University. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Durham’s Partnership for Children. Ileana is passionate about early learning, emotional well-being, and food access.

25-0582. Request Approval $173,650.00 FY2026 Contract with the Museum of Durham History

25-0610. 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)