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City Council · Regular Meeting · February 5, 2026
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Durham City Council fast-tracked a $7.7 million Motorola radio tower contract to meet a February 15th deadline, racing against time pressure on capital projects.
Durham City Council fast-tracked a $7.7 million Motorola radio tower contract by suspending normal rules to meet a February 15th deadline, with City Manager Bo Ferguson citing expected cost savings.
The city will deploy 22 battery electric buses by end of February but faces uncertain future purchases after federal zero-emissions transit funding shifted, likely forcing orders of diesel buses instead.
Council approved a $200,000 increase in immigrant legal assistance funding through JusticeMatters, Inc. to $450,000 total, though resident Victoria Peterson raised unanswered questions about program accountability and beneficiary eligibility.
Additional video segments
This meeting was published as multiple videos. The primary recording is above; the additional segments are linked below.
