City Council · Regular Meeting · April 6, 2026

Durham City Council Action Agenda

Present: Mayor Leonardo Williams Mayor Pro-Tempore Javiera Caballero and Council Members: Nate Baker Shanetta Burris Chelsea Cook Matthew Kopac Carl Rist Absent:None.

Consent Agenda

1. Citizens Advisory Committee - Appointment

To appoint Daniel W. Cole to the Citizens Advisory Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2027.

(Due to the resignation of Brian W. Langloss)

Vote: 7/0

2. Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board – Appointment

To reappoint Lena G. Tonkin to the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board representing Youth with the term to expire on April 17, 2027.

(Due to the term expiration of Lena G. Tonkin)

Vote: 7/0

3. Durham Open Space & Trails Commission - Appointment

To appoint Nicholas Montoni to the Durham Open Space & Trails Commission representing Ward 1 with the term to expire on June 30, 2028.

(Due to the resignation of Maureen Quinlan)

Vote: 7/0

4. Durham Historic Preservation Commission – Appointment

To appoint Priest D. Willis to the Durham Historic Preservation Commission representing Alternate Member - At-Large with the term to expire on September 1, 2029.

(Due to an addition of members)

Vote: 7/0

6. Department of Water Management Contract Management Performance Audit January 2026

To receive the Department of Water Management Contract Management Performance Audit approved at the February 23, 2026, Audit Services Oversight Committee meeting.

Vote: 7/0

7. Interlocal Agreement for the Distribution of Sales Tax Between the City of Durham and Durham County

To ratify by resolution the one-year interlocal agreement (ILA) with Durham County for the sharing of sales tax revenue and;

To authorize the City Manager to execute the ILA on behalf of the City.

Vote: 7/0

8. FY 2026-27 Budget Development Guidelines

To adopt the Budget Development Guidelines to be used for the development of the FY 2026-27 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Vote: 7/0

9. Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee 2025 Annual Report

To receive the 2025 annual report for the Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee.

Vote: 7/0

10. Second Amendment to Contract 19650 with Housing for New Hope, Inc. for the Provision of Landlord Engagement Services

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to contract number 19650 with Housing for New Hope, Inc. to increase the contract value by $87,500 to an amount not to exceed $537,500 and extend the contract to September 30, 2026.

Vote: 7/0

11. Resolution Authorizing the Virtual City Auction

To adopt a resolution authorizing a Virtual City Auction to be held on May 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Vote: 7/0

12. Utility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds not to exceed $218,000,000; and certain related matters; and

To authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute other associated legal documents as necessary to complete this transaction and to make changes to any of the legal documents prior to execution, so long as the changes are consistent with the intent of the agenda item memo and the existing versions of the documents.

Vote: 7/0

13. FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Close Out

To find that the WD Hill Project (EGI22) is 100% necessitated by new construction and that up to 100% of the capital costs of these projects may be paid by impact fees collected within the same service zone and collected for the same purpose;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the General Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16555, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $27,349,381; to reallocate unused project funds to other projects in the amount of $4,587,000;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the EGI Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16556, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $4,458,032 and to increase the ordinance related to adding impact fee funding in the amount of $700,000;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16516, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $101,593,899 and to increase the ordinance to correct an administrative error from the original FY 2026 ordinance in the amount of $2,000,000;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the Stormwater Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16517, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $1,549,477 and to increase the ordinance to account for additional state grants the City will receive in the amount of $1,300,000;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the Environmental Services Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16518, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $6,664,631;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the Housing Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16557, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $28,994,959 and to increase the ordinance for administrative cleanup related to the housing bond project in the amount of $2,961,551;

To adopt an Ordinance amending the Transit Capital Improvements Project Ordinance, the same being Ordinance #16552, for the purpose of closing various projects deemed complete and in the amount of $2,088,204; and

To adopt a budget ordinance amending the City of Durham Budget Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the same being Ordinance #16554.

Vote: 7/0

14. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain Four Parcels at 515, 517, and 519 E. Trinity Avenue

To adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Condemnation of 515 E. Trinity Avenue, 517 E. Trinity Avenue, and 519 E. Trinity Avenue for the Durham Rail Trail Project.

Vote: 7/0

15. Preservation North Carolina Option to Purchase Home Security Life Insurance Building at 505 W. Chapel Hill Street

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an option to purchase a portion of 505 West Chapel Hill St. containing the Home Security Life Insurance Building to The Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. for the preservation and rehabilitation of the Home Security Life Insurance Building in recognition of its historical significance.

Vote: 7/0

16. Construction of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at School and Trail Crossings

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Dukelectric LLC for the construction of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at school and trail crossings in an amount not to exceed $650,706.50;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $97,606; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the contract, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $748,312.50.

Vote: 7/0

17. Maintenance Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the North Roxboro Street at Horton Road and Denfield Street Project (TIP # W-5705AI)

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Maintenance Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the North Roxboro Street at Horton Road and Denfield Street Project (TIP # W-5705AI).

Vote: 7/0

18. Maintenance Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the NC 54 and Hopson Road Project (TIP # HS-2405AH)

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Maintenance Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the NC 54 and Hopson Road Project (TIP # HS-2405AH).

Vote: 7/0

19. Amended and Restated Reimbursement and Lease Agreements Between North Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Durham for the Lease of the Durham Amtrak Station

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement with NCDOT for a seven-year revised not to exceed cost of $225,384.01; and,

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with NCDOT for a seven-year total.

Vote: 7/0

20. Purchase Contract – Ferguson Enterprises LLC of Virginia Water Meter Bulk Order

To find it is in the best interest of the City to conduct a sole source procurement of water meters from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the standardization or compatibility within the City of Durham Water system in accordance to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129(e)(6); and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchasing agreement with Ferguson Enterprises LLC of Virginia for the bulk purchase of Sensus iPerl water meters and M520M transmitters in the amount of $934,454.74.

Vote: 7/0

General Business Agenda

5. Human Relations Commission - Appointment

To appoint Shannon M. Salentine to the Human Relations Commission with the term to expire June 30, 2027.

(Due to the resignation of Kelly Hicks)

Vote: 7/0

General Business Agenda - Public Hearings

23. Zoning Map Change – Preserve at Infinity

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with SunHausRealty LLC.;

Vote: 4/3 — Noes: Council Members Baker, Burris and Cook

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Suburban-20, Eno Watershed Overlay District B, and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 6.185, Office and Institutional with a development plan, Eno Watershed Overlay District B; and

Vote: 4/3 — Noes: Council Members Baker, Burris and Cook

Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.

Vote: 7/0

24. Zoning Map Change – Top Golf Durham Mixed Use Phase 2

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Industrial Park, Major Transportation Corridor I-40 Overlay, and establishing the same as Commercial General with a development plan, Major Transportation Corridor I-40 Overlay; and

Motion 2: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.

Vote: 7/0

Other Matters

Adjournment: //cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=735&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this section"): 9:41 PM ## No Action Agenda Items for Informational Purposes Only: The items listed below were discussed at the March 19, 2026 Work Session and were not discussed during the April 6, 2026 Council meeting. That's because they fall into one of these categories: they were informational only and did not need a vote, they were already voted on during the Work Session, they were sent back to staff for more work, or they were public comments that were already heard during the Work Session.

21. Administrative Updates to City Council Agenda Formats

[This item was presented for information at the March 19, 2026 Work Session. No vote is needed.]

22. Update on Redevelopment of 505 W. Chapel Hill Street

[This item was presented for information at the March 19, 2026 Work Session. No vote is needed.]

25. Meredith Carter

[Public Comments were heard during the March 19, 2026 Work Session.]

26. Scott Harmon

[Public Comments were heard during the March 19, 2026 Work Session.]