Durham County commissioners warned of a looming funding crisis for emergency rental assistance, with only $1.6 to $1.8 million remaining to cover six to seven months of $180,000-$240,000 monthly spending.
Emergency rental assistance funds will deplete in six to seven months with only $1.6 to $1.8 million remaining, prompting Commissioner Michelle Burton to demand staff propose ongoing county funding solutions to prevent a crisis.
The Board approved stricter tree preservation and grading rules requiring 20 to 30 percent tree retention and 10-foot setbacks to reduce flooding and erosion damage disproportionately affecting low-income neighborhoods.
Public Health requested $40,000 for Narcan vending machines and a Harm Reduction Coordinator as Durham's overdose rate of 86 per 100,000 exceeds state average and disproportionately impacts Black men.