Durham City Council · Regular Meeting · June 1, 2026

Durham City Council Action Agenda

Note: For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 919-560-4166. To access Agenda-related documents, please click on the underlined Agenda Item title. 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. Durham Open Space & Trails Commission - Appointments

To appoint Ran Baron, Lindsey B. Bickers Bock, Benjamin D. Feldman, and Joseph Hoffheimer to the Durham Open Space & Trails Commission representing At-Large with the terms to expire on June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expirations of Ran Baron, Lindsey B. Bickers Bock, Jason Page, and Orlando Watson)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

2. Durham Cultural Advisory Board - Appointments

To appoint Felicia N. Brown, David R. Long, and Margaret E. McNab to the Durham Cultural Advisory Board with the terms to expire on June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expirations of Joseph F. Jordan, David R. Long, and Margaret E. McNab)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

3. Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board – Appointment

To reappoint Taylor Price to the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board representing At-Large with the term to expire on June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expiration of Taylor Price)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

4. Durham Planning Commission - Appointment

To reappoint Corrie E. Piontak to the Durham Planning Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expiration of Corrie E. Piontak)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

7. Durham Sports Commission - Appointment

To reappoint Angelique Stallings to the Durham Sports Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expiration of Angelique Stallings)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

8. Human Relations Commission - Appointments

To appoint Kirsten Barrett, Diana B. Medoff, Jadda Richardson, and Cindy Scarborough to the Human Relations Commission with the terms to expire June 30, 2029.

(Due to the term expirations of Dr. Lottie K Barnes, Kirsten Barrett, Michael Cornwell, and Christina L. Crosby)

Vote (Approved): 7/0

10. Request to Amend the FY2025-26 Budget and other Capital Project Ordinances

To adopt a budget ordinance amending the City of Durham Budget Ordinance as amended, Fiscal Year 2025-26, the same being Ordinance #16621;

To adopt an ordinance amending the General Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16605;

To adopt an ordinance amending the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16607;

To adopt an ordinance amending the Transit Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16611;

To adopt an ordinance amending the Stormwater Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16608;

To adopt an ordinance amending the Durham Performing Arts CenterImprovement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16520; and

To adopt the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Results for America Durham Good Jobs and Equity Grant Project Ordinance.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

11. Resolution Adopting the Durham Strategic Framework to Make Homelessness Rare and Brief by 2031

A presentation on the Durham Strategic Framework to Prevent and End Homelessness was received during the May 21, 2026 Work Session.

To adopt a Resolution adopting the Durham Strategic Framework to Prevent and End Homelessness.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

12. Third Amendment to the External Auditor Contract (FY 2026)

To authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the audit contract (LGC205) for the audit of the City’s FY 2026 financial statements with Cherry Bekaert LLP, in an amount of $101,500, not to exceed $290,025;

To authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute any related audit engagement documents and to negotiate and execute any additional amendments should changes in scope require it; and

To ratify the third amendment (LGC205) for FY 2026.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

13. Cooperative Contract –Sewer Vac Trucks

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with City Works Equipment & Supply, LLC dba Southern Vac of Gilbert, SC for the purchase of two (2) sewer vac trucks for a total amount of $1,319,765.30.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

14. Cooperative Contract –Storm Water Vac Truck

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Infrastructure Solutions Group, Inc. of Mooresville, NC for the purchase of one (1) storm water vac truck for a total amount of $592,416.75.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

15. Contract for Comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment with Hdr Architecture, Inc.

To authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract for Comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment with Hdr Architecture, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

16. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement at 103 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 103 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

17. Construction Contract with Bar Construction Company, Inc. for River Forest Park, Old Farm Park and American Village Playground Renovations Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Bar Construction Company, Inc. for the River Forest Park, Old Farm Park, and American Village Playground Renovations project in an amount not to exceed $1,622,100;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $96,290; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the construction contract with Bar Construction Company, Inc. for the River Forest Park, Old Farm Park, and American Village Playground Renovations project, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $1,718,390.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

18. Construction Contract with HARROD AND ASSOC. CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for West Point on the Eno Parks Renovation Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with HARROD AND ASSOC. CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for the West Point on the Eno Parks Renovation project in an amount not to exceed $4,286,000;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $170,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the construction contract with HARROD AND ASSOC. CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for the West Point on the Eno Parks Renovation project, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $4,456,000.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

19. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement at 105 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 105 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

20. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement and One Permanent Drainage Easement at 107 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 107 W. Cornwallis Road for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

21. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement at 2725 Stuart Drive for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project

To adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 2725 Stuart Drive for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

22. Eminent Domain Action to Obtain One Temporary Construction Easement at 2737 E. Shoreham St for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the Condemnation of a Portion of 2737 E. Shoreham Street for the SW-45 Bike and Sidewalk Project.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

23. Construction Contract with Classic Electric Service, Inc. for Parking Facilities Structural Maintenance Life Safety Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract for the Parking Facilities Structural Maintenance Life Safety project with Classic Electric Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $720,000;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $80,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the construction contract for the Parking Facilities Structural Maintenance Life Safety project, provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $800,000.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

24. Contract with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC for Economic Development Consulting Services - Corridor Bounce Back Program

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC for Economic Development Consulting Services - Corridor Bounce Back Program - in an amount not to exceed $284,000.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

25. First Amendment to the Contract with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC for Economic Development Consulting Services – Business Registry and Legacy Program

To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC for Economic Development Consulting Services for the OEWD Business Registry & Legacy Program in an amount of $271,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $340,000.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

27. Contract for Licensing, Implementation, and Managed Service Support for Trimble Unity Construct, with Trimble Inc.

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract for licensing, implementation, and support of with Trimble Inc. in an amount not to exceed $612,500.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

28. Amendment #5 to Professional Services Contract with DRMP, Inc. for the Design of Woodcroft Parkway Extension (TIP #U-5823)

To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment #5 to the professional services contract with DRMP, Inc. for the Woodcroft Parkway Extension project (TIP #U-5823) in the amount of $161,741.30, for a revised total contract amount of $1,174,931.48;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $50,000; 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 $1,224,931,48.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

29. One-hour Free Parking Program Proposal

To receive the proposal for one-hour free parking in select downtown garages.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

30. Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report

To receive the Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

37. Lease to the Museum of Durham History Located at 521 W. Morgan Street (REID #103112)

To adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 30-year Lease with Museum of Durham History for the Exhibit and Educational Space Located at 521 W. Morgan Street; and

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

Vote (Approved): 7/0

General Business Agenda

5. Audit Services Oversight Committee - Appointments

To appoint Nicholas W. Long and Myesha Ockletree-Morris to the Audit Services Oversight Committee representing Business Community (Finance) with the terms to expire on June 30, 2030.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

(Due to the term expirations of Nicholas W. Long and Emily C. Yeatts)

6. Citizens Advisory Committee - Appointments

To appoint residents to fill two (2) vacancies on the Citizens Advisory Committee with the terms to expire on June 30, 2029. [No vote taken, item referred back to the department.]

(Due to the term expirations of Alisha J. Curry and Kayla Rudisel)

9. Mayor’s Council for Women - Appointments

To appoint Stephenie A. Williams representing Cultural, Recreation, Fine Arts Sector, Sheena Mathews representing Fair Housing/Economic Development Sector, Sarah Stanfield representing Ward 3, and Tiffany R. Foster representing At-Large with the terms to expire June 30, 2030.

Vote (Approved): 7/0

(Due to the term expirations of Darcel Dillard, Sheena Mathews, Akeeya Umstead, and Stephenie A. Williams)

26. Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to Renew and Expand Services

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract to Renew and Expand Axon Services with Axon Enterprise, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $16,099,402.28.

Vote (Approved): 6/1 — Ayes: Mayor Williams, Mayor Pro Tempore Caballero and Council Members Buris, Cook, Kopac and Rist ; Noes: Council Member Baker

General Business Agenda - Public Hearings

34. Public Hearing for the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Fiscal Year 2027-32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Fiscal Year 2027-32 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). [No vote taken.]

35. Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Contract for Downtown Durham Municipal Service District Operations with Downtown Durham, Inc.

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motion regarding the Municipal Service District per NCGS 160A-536:

To authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year contract with Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) to operate the Downtown Durham Municipal Service District from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031; in the amount not to exceed $1,948,495 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, subject to City Council budget authorization. [Approved by Vote: 6/0/1. Ayes: Mayor Williams, Mayor Pro Tempore Caballero and Council Members Baker, Burris, Cook and Kopac. Noes: None. Recusal: Council Member Rist. Absent: None.]

36. Public Hearing and Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Coco Fro LLC (Previous PR#19196)

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

To authorize the City Manager to execute an economic development agreement with Coco Fro LLC in an amount not to exceed $115,000 for a building renovation project at 1004 Morning Glory Avenue, Durham, NC.

Vote (Approved): 4/3 — Ayes: Mayor Williams, Mayor Pro Tempore Caballero and Council Members Cook and Kopac ; Noes: Council Member Baker, Burris and Rist

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31. Overview of Durham Municipal Elections

This item was presented for information at the May 21, 2026 Work Session. No vote was taken.

32. Presentation about Water Quality Investigation #22WQ133 (Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.)

This item was presented for information at the May 21, 2026 Work Session. No vote was taken.

33. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Report

Note: A presentation was not received for this item; however, it was published as a part of the May 21, 2026 Work Session agenda for informational purposes only. No vote was taken.