| Work Session Agenda<br>Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 1 PM<br>101 City Hall Plaza, Second Floor Committee Room | Please note:Agenda items are current at time of posting.Items may be changed, updated or added after initial posting. To access Agenda-related documents, please click on the underlined Agenda Item title. Click here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_\_IBxfR5OSbGOfVjalHc0Tg to register to speak during the Work Session. Your registration should be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Work Session and your access will be audio only.Please note that Public Hearings are not eligible for comment during a Work Session, and the chat and Q&A functions will not be available in the virtual meeting. Registration is not required to watch the Work Session.Click here for ways to watch. Registration is not required to provide written comments to City Council.Written comments can be submitted here by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Work Session. | Call to Order | | Roll Call | | Ceremonial Item<br>National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week Proclamation | | Announcements by Council | | Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk | | Public Comment Period | | 1. Scott Harmon | | To receive comments from Scott Harmon. | | Administrative Consent Items | | City Clerk's Office | ## 2. Approval of City Council Minutes

To approve the City Council Minutes for the following meetings: January 5, 2026 Regular Meeting, January 8, 2026 Work Session, January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting, January 22, 2026 Work Session, January 22, 2026 Special Meeting, January 23, 2026 Special Meeting, February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting; February 5, 2026 Work Session; February 13, 2026 Special/Budget Retreat; February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting; February 19, 2026 Work Session; February 27, 2026 Special/Budget Retreat; and March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting.

3. Durham Workers' Rights Commission - Appointment

To appoint a resident to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Workers' Rights Commission representing the category of Diverse Backgrounds with the term to expire on June 30, 2027.

(Due to the resignation of Ryan Wang)

Departmental Items

City Council

4. Grant Budget Ordinance accepting a Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Grant

To adopt the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Grant Budget Ordinance and authorize execution of the grant agreement in the amount of $25,000.

City Manager's Office

5. Approval of the Wake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

To adopt the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan which includes the City of Durham incorporation.

Community Safety Department

6. Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Durham and the County of Durham to Fund Community Solutions Consulting Work on the Homeless Strategic Framework

To resolve that the City Manager is authorized to execute Interlocal Agreement with Durham County to fund the Community Solutions Consulting Work on the Homeless Strategic Framework.

Environmental and Street Services Department

7. [ST-332C Pavement Condition Study Presentation [20 Minutes]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=742&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")

To receive a presentation from Roadway Asset Services on the City’s Pavement Asset Management Program; and

To receive results of the Pavement Condition Study (ST-332C).

General Services Department

8. Proposed 10-Year Lease with Liberty Arts, Inc. for Arts Pavilion at 505 Rigsbee Avenue

To adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 10-Year Lease with Liberty Arts, Inc. for the Liberty Arts Pavilion Located at 505 Rigsbee Avenue; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent documents permitted by or required by the Lease Agreement, including any amendments, extensions, renewals, or related documents.

9. Durham Rail Trail Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Balfour Beatty Construction / Holt Brothers Construction, a Joint Venture

To adopt the resolution finding that the use of construction manager at risk (CMAR) services is in the best interest of the Durham Rail Trail project as determined by the City pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-128.1(e);

To adopt a resolution approving the prequalification process for the Durham Rail Trail project consistent with the requirements of N.C.G.S. 143-128.1(c);

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a CMAR contract with Balfour Beatty Construction / Holt Brothers Construction, a Joint Venture for preconstruction services for the Durham Rail Trail project for an amount not to exceed $300,749;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $30,074; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the CMAR contract for preconstruction services provided that the total amount, together with all modifications and existing contingency funds, does not exceed $330,823.

10. Interlocal Agreement for Fire & Emergency Medical Services Station 19

To resolve that the City Manager is authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Planning, Designing, Constructing, Programming and Sharing of a Fire Station/EMS Facility in Southern Durham County with Durham County, substantially similar to the one attached.

Planning and Development Department

11. Utility Extension Agreement with Jason Jones to serve 102 N Maple Street

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Jason Jones to serve 102 N. Maple Street.

12. Utility Extension Agreement with Zelightisred, LLC to serve 2502 Angier Avenue (BuildSense HQ)

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Zelightisred, LLC to serve 2502 Angier Avenue (BuildSense HQ).

Technology Solutions Department

13. Third Amendment to the Contract with Duke University for City Fiber

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Scope of Services Between Duke University and the City of Durham in the amount of $426,899 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $6,797,776.

14. FY 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Grant Project Ordinance and Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Agreement

To adopt the FY 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) grant project ordinance and authorize the execution of the grant agreement, in the amount of $138,059.

Transportation Department

15. Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facility Grant Project Ordinance

To adopt FY 2025-2026 FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facility Grant Project Ordinance; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facility Grant Agreement.

16. Purchase Contract with Gillig, LLC for Ten Diesel Buses for GoDurham

To authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase contract with Gillig, LLC for ten (10) new 40ft low-floor diesel buses in the amount of $800,245 per bus for a total of $8,002,450.

Water Management Department

17. Service Contract with Palmetto Underground Solutions LLC for the 2026 Lead Service Line Inventory Field Verifications Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026 Lead Service Line Inventory Field Verification Project Contract with Palmetto Underground Solutions LLC in an amount not to exceed $900,000;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $180,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the 2026 Lead Service Line Inventory Field Verification Project Contract, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $1,080,000.

18. Award of Construction Contract to PC Construction Company for the Williams Water Treatment Plant Basin Improvements Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with PC Construction Company for construction of the Williams Water Treatment Plant Basin Improvements project in the amount of $37,078,000;

To establish a contingency fund for the contract in the amount of $3,700,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the contract provided the cost of all change orders together with the original contract amount does not exceed $40,778,000.

Presentations

City Manager's Office

19. [American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update [20 Minutes]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=742&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")

To receive presentation update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding

Public Hearings

Housing and Neighborhood Services Department

20. Proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY2022-2023 and FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plans for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding

[This item has been referred back to staff.]

To hold a Public Hearing on April 20, 2026 to receive public comments on the Proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY2022-2023 and FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plans (AAPs) for CDBG;

To approve the Proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY2022-2023 and FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plans (AAPs) for CDBG for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and

To authorize the City Manager to execute all administrative requirements and contractual documents for the implementation of the amended FY2022-2023 and FY2025-2026 Annual Action Plans (AAPs) reallocating $887,345 to the FY2025-2026 Section 108 Loan Defeasance Payment project to ensure timely expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Planning and Development Department

21. Consolidated Annexation – Bella Ridge

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

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Bella Ridge’ into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Starlight Homes North Carolina LLC;

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Commercial Neighborhood, and Residential Suburban, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, Major Transportation Corridor I-85 Overlay, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 3.975, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, Major Transportation Corridor I-85 Overlay, city jurisdiction; and

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

22. Consolidated Annexation – Patterson Hall

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

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Patterson Hall' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with M/I Homes, Inc.;

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Residential Suburban-10, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, county jurisdiction, and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 4.703, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, city jurisdiction; and

Motion 3: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Residential Suburban-10, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Rural, Residential Suburban-10, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, city jurisdiction; and

Motion 4: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.

23. Consolidated Annexation – Morgan Farm

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

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Morgan Farm' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with M/I Homes of Raleigh, LLC;

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District-B, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District-B, city jurisdiction; and

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

24. Consolidated Annexation – 9415 NC 751 Highway

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

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing '9415 NC 751 Highway' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Seven Five One Investments, LLC;

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, overlay, city jurisdiction; and

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

Supplemental Items

City Manager's Office

25. [Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Short Session of the N.C. General Assembly [15 minutes]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=742&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")

To receive a presentation on legislative priorities for the 2026 Short Session of the N.C. General Assembly; and

To adopt legislative priorities for the 2026 Short Session of the N.C. General Assembly.

Settling the Agenda

Other Matters

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