City Council Work Session Agenda
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Roll Call
Announcements by Council
Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk
Administrative Consent Items
City Clerk's Office
1. DURHAM CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD - APPOINTMENTS
To appoint residents to fill two (2) vacancies on the Durham Cultural Advisory Board with the terms to expire on June 30, 2027.
(Due to the resignations of Linda C. Belans and Lorenzo A. Pedro)
2. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT
To appoint a resident to fill one (1) vacancy on the Human Relations Commission with the term to expire June 30, 2027.
(Due to the resignation of Thomas W. Shaw)
Departmental Items
Environmental and Street Services Department
3. CONTRACT SW-104 SIDEWALK REPAIRS 2026
To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract for SW-104 Sidewalk Repairs 2026 with SA Hauling & Utilities, LLC in the amount of $2,073,277;
To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $103,663.85; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to SW-104 Sidewalk Repairs 2026, provided that the total cost of the contract together with all modifications does not exceed $2,176,940.85.
4. CONTRACT SW-104C INSPECTIONS FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS - 2024 BOND REFERENDUM
To authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract for SW-104C Inspections for Sidewalk Repairs with Qunity, P.A. in an amount not to exceed $1,532,500.
5. CONTRACT SW-105 SIDEWALK REPAIRS (BOND) - 2024 BOND REFERENDUM
To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract for SW-105 Sidewalk Repairs (Bond) with Browe Construction Company in the amount of $5,895,808;
To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $100,000; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to SW-105 Sidewalk Repairs (Bond), provided that the total cost of the contract together with all modifications does not exceed $5,995,808.
6. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO NORTH CAROLINA LAND AND WATER FUND FLOOD RISK REDUCTION GRANT CONTRACT CT-21819 FOR THE SOUTH ELLERBE RESTORATION PROJECT
To adopt the Resolution Accepting Amendment No. 1 to North Carolina Land and Water Fund Flood Risk Reduction Grant Contract CT-21819 for the South Ellerbe Restoration Project; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 To North Carolina Land and Water Fund Flood Risk Reduction Grant Contract CT-21819 for the South Ellerbe Restoration Project, and any associated documents.
7. CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO BR-10C, BRIDGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
To authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 2 for BR-10C, Bridge Professional Services with Kisinger, Campo, and Associates, Corp., in the amount of $300,561.00 for a total, revised contract amount not to exceed $1,074,252.50.
8. CONTRACT BR-15C BRIDGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2025
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for BR-15C Bridge Professional Services 2025 with WSP USA Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,226,352.64.
Planning and Development Department
9. STREET AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCES
To accept certain streets and infrastructure in Alta Rutherford; Ellis Road Townhomes, Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4; Enclave at Leesville, Phase 2; Fendol Farms, Phase 1E; Lakewood II; Meadows at Twin Lakes; Moriah Multi-Family, Phases 1 and 2; Morningside; Pearl Knoll Subdivision; Starling Woods; Sykes Property, Phases 2 and 3; Townes at Courtney Creek, Phases 1, 1B, and 2; Vincent Avenue Parcels; 3204 Stoneybrook Drive; Academy Road Sanitary Sewer; Elizabeth Street Apartments, Phases 2 and 3 sewer; Erwin Terrace Residential Wrapper and Pad 5, Phase 1; Erwin Terrace Storage Building, Sewer Only; Genesis Waterline Reconstruction, Hardee Street Sewer Extension; HUB RTP, Phase 1 Waterline; Lee Street Sanitary Sewer Extension; Olive Branch SS Outfall; and Venable Center Office for maintenance by the City of Durham.
Water Management Department
10. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $392,495 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS STUDY PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS LOAN
To adopt a Resolution accepting the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water State Revolving Fund - Emerging Contaminants principal forgiveness loan in the amount of $392,495 for the cost of the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment Study; and
To Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the loan agreement with the State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure, and associated documents.
Presentations
Housing and Neighborhood Services Department
11. [UPDATE ON FOREVER HOME, DURHAM [30 MINUTES]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=720&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")
To receive a presentation on the Affordable Housing Bond (Forever Home, Durham).
Transportation Department
12. [PARKING PROGRAM OVERVIEW [20 MINUTES]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=720&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")
To receive a presentation on Durham's Parking Management Program.
Public Hearings
Planning and Development Department
13. CONSOLIDATED ANNEXATION – 5502 WAKE FOREST HIGHWAY
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing '5502 Wake Forest Highway' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Leslie L. Brouillard and Patsy A. Brouillard;
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Residential Suburban-20, and Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District B, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Commercial General with a textual development plan and Falls/Jordan Watershed Protection Overlay District B, city jurisdiction; and
Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.
14. CONSOLIDATED ANNEXATION – SAGEBROOK TOWNHOUSES
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:
Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Sagebrook Townhouses' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Capitol City Homes, LLC;
Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Residential Suburban-20, Falls/Jordan Watershed Overlay District B, county jurisdiction, and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 6.905, 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.
Citizens’ Matters – To be heard at 1 p.m.
Settling the Agenda
Other Matters
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