Agenda
25-0510. Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC021 Public Health to Recognize $3,124 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Branch to Expand Disease Surveillance
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC021 Public Health to Recognize $ 3,124 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology/ Communicable Disease Branch to Expand Disease Surveillance These funds will be used to expand communicable disease surveillance, detection, control, and prevention activities to address the COVID -19 public health emergency and other communicable disease challenges impacted by the COVID -19 public health emergency. The scope and magnitude of the COVID -19 response required an “all hands-on deck” approach that redirected staff from much of their normal day -to-day responsibilities. This created a disproportionate focus on COVID -19 cases at the expense of other communicable diseases. As a result, the ability to perform routine activities (e.g., case investigation /management, patient education, etc.) for these other diseases has been suboptimal compared to pre -pandemic efforts. These funds are intended to assist with a return to, and in some instances exceed, pre -pandemic service delivery for other communicable diseases. Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds. The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
25-0513. Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26OPA002 for the Opioid Fund to Reallocate $20,373 of Previously Approved Opioid Settlement Funds from the Syringe Project Strategy to the Naloxone Project Strategy
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26OPA002 for the Opioid Fund to Reallocate $ 20,373 of Previously Approved Opioid Settlement Funds from the Syringe Project Strategy to the Naloxone Project Strategy The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) will utilize Opioid Settlement funding to implement evidence -based strategies that prevent overdose and expand access to treatment. Funded activities may include naloxone procurement and distribution with overdose -response training, contractual support for harm -reduction outreach, referrals and community education. All expenditures will align with the allowable uses of the Opioid Settlement and Durham County ’s approved spending plan, with performance reporting and fiscal monitoring conducted by DCoDPH . There are no additional Opioid Settlement Fund or County General Fund costs associated with this action as this is a budget realignment. The realignment will decrease the Syringe Project total to $ 47,402 and increase the Naloxone Project total to $341,143. The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
25-0514. Approval to Extend the Existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Durham to Contract for a Joint Crisis Communications Plan to December 31, 2026
The Board is requested to approve extending the existing interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Durham to contract for a Joint Crisis Communications Plan (JCCP) to December 31, 2026. This extension will support the signed contract, account for potential delays as several have been encountered throughout the process already, and align with the date approved by City Council.
25-0516. Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC0019 Public Health to Recognize $6,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch to Implement the Electronic Test Ordering and Results System
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC0019 Public Health to Recognize $ 6,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch These funds will supplement previously recognized funds for FY 26 bringing the total for the grant to $ 27,517. Using these funds provides additional funding to enable the Local Health Department (LHD) to implement the Electronic Test Ordering and Results (ETOR) system by participating in the Bidirectional Interface Project. The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
25-0521. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) in the amount of $1,861.78 to provide planning and technical assistance for the Triangle Region Solid Waste Consortium
The Board is requested to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC), formerly known as the Triangle J Council of Governments, and to authorize the County Manager to sign the agreement. Per the agreement, CPRC will provide planning and technical assistance for the Triangle Region Solid Waste Consortium. The Consortium was formed to facilitate collaboration and coordination between local government jurisdictions in solid waste and recycling. The dues for the Solid Waste Division to participate in the Consortium will be $ 1,861.78 and will be funded through the Solid Waste Division ’s operating budget.
25-0526. Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.26CPA07 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC022 Decreasing the Open Space & Farmland Preservation Capital Project (4730DC083) by $80,300 and Transferring that Funding to the General Fund to Support the Purchase of a 25-Acre Conservation Easement of Tilley Farm from Wesley and Cristan Poole, as well as Recognizing $213,000 from the Army National Guard’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program to Support the Purchase of the Tilley Farm Conservation Easement for a Total Cost of $293,300.
The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No .26CPA07 and Budget Ordinance Amendment No .26BCC022 decreasing the Open Space & Farmland Preservation Capital Project (4730DC083) by $ 80,300 and transferring the funding to the General Fund to support the purchase of a 25-acre conservation easement of Tilley Farm from Wesley and Cristan Poole, as well as recognizing $213,000 from the Army National Guard ’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program to support the Tilley Farm Conservation Easement ’s total purchase cost of $293,300. Project Name and Number Current Budget Increase / Decrease Updated Budget Open Space & Farmland Preservation (4730DC083) $12,880,669.70 ($80,300.00) $12,800,369.70 TOTAL $12,880,669.70 ($80,300.00) $12,800,369.70 The Board approved this conservation easement project in January 2025. Since then, $213,000 of funding for the easement purchase price has been secured through the Army National Guard ’s REPI (Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration ) Program. The transfer of $ 80,300 to the General Fund will be used to pay Durham County’s share of the easement price and closing-related fees.
25-0527. Approve Committing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rebates and Incentive Funding Toward Projects that Further the County’s Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals
The Board is requested to commit energy efficiency and renewable energy rebates and incentive funding toward the County ’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions goals. These rebates are received due to prior expenses by the County in efforts to achieve energy efficiency goals. By committing these funds, any future incentives received would be used for further energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fleet electrification projects as outlined in the Renewable Energy Plan , but that are not already part of a capital project. The total current incentive payment is $62,505. The County is currently implementing several projects to decrease energy use and increase renewable energy in County facilities and fleets, per the Renewable Energy Plan and High -Performance Building Policy. Durham County is eligible for several types of incentives and rebates related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and fleet electrification projects, and local governments are now eligible for tax incentives called “elective payment” for installing solar panels and geothermal systems, as well as purchasing electric vehicles and charging stations. Additionally, the County is eligible for rebates for building high efficiency buildings. The amount of incentive funding received each year will vary significantly based on what projects were completed the year before and what incentives exist. The Sustainability Team will make recommendations on how to prioritize investing the funds. Committed Funds are board directed, earmarked for the intended purpose, and can only be changed by a board action. If the Board chooses to move forward with more substantial funding for Sustainability in the future, a distinct Fund could be a possible path at that time.
25-0535. Agreement - Revisions to Historic Preservation Commission’s Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
The Board is requested to review and provide comments on the proposed Historic Preservation Commission’s Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Summary The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is guided by an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of Durham and Durham County, and this document is now up for revision. Staff, in coordination with the City and County Attorney’s Offices, is proposing several revisions to this agreement. Proposed changes will bring the agreement in conformance with recently revised state statutes as well as city policies around stipends; they will also address Commission membership structure and qualifications to facilitate recruitment of new members Attachments Attachment A: Draft Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with tracked changes
25-0538. Authorization to Amend the Design Contract with RND Architects, PA for Design Development and Construction Administration Services for the Stanford L. Warren Interior Upgrades Project in the Amount of $14,470 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $242,669.
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract amendment with RND Architects, PA in the amount of $ 14,470 for a total revised contract amount of $ 242,669 for extended architectural and engineering design services required to address water intrusion discovered at the northern stair tower of Stanford L. Warren Library. As interior renovations at SL Warren Library were wrapping up, pooling water was discovered in the lower level of the north stair tower after the Hurricane Helene rain event. RND Architects was tasked with conducting an investigation to determine the source, which was traced back to failing water proofing membrane applied during the 2004 addition/renovation to the library. With this discovery, RND Architects was then asked to provide a design solution and extended construction administrative services required for the repairs that were beyond the original scope of the project. Funding for this fee amendment is available within the existing capital project account for the Stanford L. Warren Library envelope repairs.
25-0490. Public Defender Office Organization Update (45 Minutes)
25-0533. Durham-To-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan Presentation (60min)
The Board is requested to receive a presentation on the Durham -to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan. The Durham -to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan outlines a comprehensive plan to convert an 18-mile segment of inactive rail corridor within Durham County into a multi -use trail . Combined with approximately 8 miles of additional trail in Person County, the project will create a continuous 26-mile network linking downtown Durham to the City of Roxboro. The Durham -to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan is a long -term planning document that outlines the community ’s vision and steps needed to turn this unused corridor into a trail. The trail would support recreation, biking and walking for transportation, tourism, and economic development - while also celebrating the corridor ’s cultural and natural history. The planning process included a study of the existing conditions along the corridor, community and stakeholder engagement, coordination with local and regional partners, evaluation of trail design ideas, and analysis of funding and implementation options to support the project’s long-term success. Staff recommend that the Board receive a presentation on the Durham -to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan and provide feedback and input on the plan's direction. The Board's input will be used to refine the plan further before it is finalized and presented for formal adoption at an upcoming meeting.
25-0543. Citizen Comments (30min)
25-0536. Informational - Consolidated Annexation - Hamlin Reserve (Z2400046A/BDG2400020) (20min)
The Board is requested to review and provide comments on the proposed annexation located outside of the Urban Growth Boundary. The comments received from the Board of County Commissioners will be included in the agenda item presented for City Council public hearing consideration. Summary On September 4, 2024, the Joint City -County Planning Committee directed staff to present annexation requests that are outside the Urban Growth Boundary to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) before the requests are acted upon the City Council. The intent of the presentation is to inform the BOCC of such requests and receive their comments so that they will be incorporated into the staff report for City Council. Attachments Attachment A: Zoning Map Attachment B: Aerial Map Attachment C: Place Type Change Map Attachment D: Annexation Map Attachment E: Zoning Map Change Report Attachment F: Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review Attachment G: Planning Commission Written Comments