Durham City Council Action Agenda
Present: Mayor Leonardo Williams Mayor Pro-Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton and Council Members: Nate Baker Javiera Caballero Chelsea Cook DeDreana Freeman Carl Rist Absent:None.
Consent Agenda
1. DURHAM BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - APPOINTMENTS
To appoint Chad Meadows and David S. Morgan to the Durham Board of Adjustment representing Regular Member with the terms to expire on June 30, 2027.
(Due to the term expirations of Ian Kipp and Chad Meadows)
Vote: 7/0
2. DURHAM WORKERS' RIGHTS COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT
To appoint Nina Martin to the Durham Workers' Rights Commission representing the category of Low Wage Industry with the term to expire on April 30, 2025.
(Due to the term expiration of Charles R. Gooch)
Vote: 7/0
3. DURHAM PLANNING COMMISSION - APPOINTMENTS
To appoint Malcolm K. Gregory to the Durham Planning Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2027.
(Due to the term expiration of Raymond Trapp)
Vote: 7/0
4. MAYOR'S COUNCIL FOR WOMEN - APPOINTMENTS
To appoint Sarah J. Cunningham representing At-Large and Krisstonia Spruiell representing Ward 1 to the Mayor's Council for Women with the terms to expire on June 30, 2028.
(Due to the term expirations of Gloria De Los Santos and Cassandra Stokes)
Vote: 7/0
5. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS
To appoint Valon Alford, Lea N. Efird-Green, Sherard A. Johnson, Brian W. Langloss, and Shonda Wilson to the Citizens Advisory Committee with the terms to expire on June 30, 2027.
(Due to the term expirations of Valon Alford, Lea N. Efird-Green, Donald A. Hughes, Sherard Johnson, and Brian W. Langloss)
Vote: 7/0
6. DURHAM SPORTS COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT
To appoint Jaye Pratt to the Durham Sports Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2027.
(Due to the term expiration of Dan W. Hill, III)
Vote: 7/0
7. REQUEST TO AMEND THE FY2023-24 BUDGET AND OTHER CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCES
To adopt a budget ordinance amending the City of Durham Budget Ordinance as amended, Fiscal Year 2023-24, the same being Ordinance 16305.
To adopt an ordinance amending General Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as amended, the same being Ordinance #16163;
To adopt an ordinance amending the Stormwater Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as amended, the same being Ordinance \# 16165;
To adopt an ordinance amending the Transit Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as amended, the same being Ordinance \# 16168;
To adopt an ordinance amending the Ball Park Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as amended, the same being Ordinance # 16170; and
To adopt an ordinance amending Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as amended, the same being Ordinance # 16169.
Vote: 7/0
8. TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND THE NORTH CAROLINA HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Tri-Party Agreement with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) and the North Carolina Homebuilders Association (NCHBA) and to provide $71,400 in City Dedicated Housing Funds to NCHBA for the Construction Training Program; and
To authorize the City Manager to execute all administrative requirements and contractual documents necessary for implementation of the Construction Training Program to include documents related to NCHFA's financial contribution to the City's affordable housing activities; and to adopt the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) Grant Project Ordinance (GPO) in the amount of $65,000 and Authorization to Execute Grant Agreement.
Vote: 7/0
9. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT VENTURES INC FOR THE DILLARD STREET APARTMENTS
To authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for the Dillard Street Apartments in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
Vote: 7/0
10. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT VENTURES INC. FOR FOREVER HOME DURHAM HOPE VI PRESERVATION PROJECT
To authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.
Vote: 7/0
11. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPMENT VENTURES INC. FOR FAYETTE PLACE AND FOREST HILLS HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT
To authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.
Vote: 7/0
12. 2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REFERENDUM
To introduce a Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $85,000,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds of the City of Durham, North Carolina;
To introduce a Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $115,000,000 General Obligation Streets and Sidewalks Bonds of the City of Durham, North Carolina; and
To adopt a Resolution setting a public hearing on the Bond Orders for June 17, 2024.
Vote: 7/0
13. INSURANCE PLAN FY25 - FY27
To authorize the City Manager or her designee to maintain the insurance plan and modify it as needed, provided the modifications are consistent with the City's overall risk management and financial objectives;
To authorize the City Manager or her designee to purchase additional insurance throughout the year, as needed, for endorsements, lease/contract requirements, new programs, and builder's risk insurance;
To authorize the City Manager or her designee to expend an amount for all insurance premiums not to exceed $3,307,500 for FY25 to maintain the insurance plan and make additional insurance purchases as needed beginning July 1, 2024;
To authorize the City Manager or her designee to expend an amount for all insurance premiums not to exceed $3,803,625 for FY26 to maintain the annual insurance plan and make additional insurance purchases as needed beginning July 1, 2025; and
To authorize the City Manager or her designee to expend an amount for all insurance premiums not to exceed $4,374,168 for FY27 to maintain the annual insurance plan and make additional insurance purchases as needed beginning July 1, 2026.
Vote: 7/0
14. 2024 NORTH CAROLINA SUMMER FIRE CAMP PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
To adopt the 2024 North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal Summer Fire Camp Program grant project ordinance;and
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the amount of $3,500 to support the Junior Fire Marshal Camp and Bull City Blazers Girls Camp.
Vote: 7/0
15. CONTRACT WITH MOSCA DESIGN, INC. FOR THE CORCORAN STREET GARAGE BANNERS RESTORATION PROJECT
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract with Mosca Design, Inc. for the Corcoran Street Garage Banners Restoration Project in the amount not to exceed $100,000.
Vote: 7/0
16. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT TO CREATE PUBLIC ART FOR SOUTH ELLERBE RESTORATION PROJECT USING CIP PUBLIC ART FUNDS
To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Contract to Create Public Art for South Ellerbe Restoration Project with Silverado Fabricators and Makers Services, LLC in the amount of $45,400 for a revised, total contract amount of $95,400 and to extend the completion date from December 20, 2023 to October 30, 2026.
Vote: 7/0
17. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)/CORONAVIRUS STATE LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND (CSLFRF) FUNDS SUBAWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA AND ST. JOSEPH’S HISTORIC FOUNDATION, INC.
To authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Coronavirus State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) Funds Subaward Agreement Between City of Durham, North Carolina and St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $800,000 to support the Durham arts and cultural community.
Vote: 7/0
18. CONTRACT WITH CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND, INC. FOR SOFTWARE TO AUTOMATE THE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for performance evaluation and job descriptions content software for an amount not to exceed $294,106.05.
Vote: 7/0
19. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) - BRIDGING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY PROJECT
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a subrecipient agreement with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC. in an amount not to exceed $399,965.
Vote: 7/0
20. AGREEMENT TO FUND MADE IN DURHAM EDUCATION-TO-CAREER INITIATIVES
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Made In Durham to fund Education-To-Career initiatives in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Vote: 7/0
21. CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR DURHAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT - NCWORKS CAREER CENTER OPERATIONS WITH ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, INC.
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. to implement the WIOA NCWorks Career Center Operations for the period of July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, in the amount of $100,000 for a total, not to exceed contract amount of $300,000.
Vote: 7/0
22. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DURHAM, CENTRAL PINES REGIONAL COUNCIL AND DURHAM COUNTY REGARDING COST SHARING FOR THE ROXBORO RAIL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
To resolve that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Durham, Durham County, and the Central Pines Regional Council Regarding the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Planning and Feasibility Study for cost sharing of the Roxboro Rail Trail master plan.
Vote: 7/0
23. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2024 TENNIS VENUE SERVICES GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE REPAIR OF TENNIS COURTS AT SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES PARK
To adopt the Resolution Accepting the 2024 Tennis Venue Services Grant from the United States Tennis Association for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park.
Vote: 7/0
24. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION – NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE REPAIR OF TENNIS COURTS AT SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES PARK
To adopt the Resolution Accepting the Raise the Net Grant from the United States Tennis Association - North Carolina for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park.
Vote: 7/0
25. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BUILD IT FORWARD GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION – SOUTHERN FOR THE REPAIR OF TENNIS COURTS AT SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES PARK
To adopt the Resolution Accepting the Build IT Forward Grant from the United States Tennis Association - Southern for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park. [This item was referred back to Parks and Recreation Department.]
26. 2024 FIRST QUARTER CRIME REPORT
To receive a presentation on the 2024 First Quarter Crime Report; and
[A presentation was made during the May 23, City Council Work Session.]
[A presentation was made during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session.]
To receive the 2024 First Quarter Crime Report.
Vote: 7/0
27. UPDATE TO THE VISION ZERO RESOLUTION
To repeal Resolution to Support Vision Zero Durham (Resolution #10049); and
To adopt Resolution Committing to Vision Zero.
Vote: 7/0
28. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL (05-0811) AT US-501/N. ROXBORO ST AND MONK RD
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ALS of North Carolina, LLC in the amount of $337,105 for the construction of a new traffic signal;
To establish a project contingency fund in the amount of $50,565.75; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate change orders to the project provided the cost of the contract, including all change orders, does not exceed the total contract cost of $387,670.75.
Vote: 7/0
29. AMENDMENT 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE WEST END WATER AND SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
To authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the West End Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase I with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services in the amount not to exceed $491,900, increasing the total contract amount to $3,539,717;
To establish additional contingency funds for the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $49,500, increasing the total amount to $354,283; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate change orders for the service contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., provided that the total contract cost does not exceed $3,894,000.
Vote: 7/0
30. AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH WATER WORX SERVICES, INCORPORATED FOR RESIDENTIAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTING AND REPAIR
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Residential Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Repair Project with Water Worx Services Incorporated to expand the scope of services, extend the contract duration, and reduce the total contract amount from $117,982.50 to $34,153.
Vote: 7/0
31. AMENDMENT TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ACME SERVICES OF DURHAM, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTING AND REPAIR
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Residential Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Repair Project with Acme Services of Durham, Inc. to expand the scope of services, extend the contract duration, and reduce the total contract amount from $121,732.50 to $42,500.
Vote: 7/0
32. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CRITEK ENGINEERING GROUP, P.C., FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS WATERLINE REPLACEMENT – PHASE II PROJECT
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CriTek Engineering Group, P.C. for professional engineering services in the amount not to exceed $1,212,050 for the Miscellaneous Waterline Replacement Phase II project;
To establish a contingency fund for the service contract with CriTek Engineering Group, P.C. in the amount of $121,950; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate change orders for the service contract with CriTek Engineering Group, P.C., provided that the total contract cost does not exceed $1,334,000.
Vote: 7/0
The following items(s) were disposed during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session
33. FY 2023-24 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT
\[A presentation was made during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session.\] ### 34. DOWNTOWN DURHAM MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
\[A presentation was made during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session.\] ### 35. SUMMER CAMP, AQUATICS AND TEEN PROGRAMING PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
[A presentation was made during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session.])
36. VISION ZERO UPDATE PRESENTATION
\[A presentation was made during the May 23, 2024 City Council Work Session.\]
General Business Agenda - Public Hearings
37. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-30 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
To conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and Fiscal Year 2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan.
[Note: Public hearing conducted. No vote taken.]
38. PROPOSED CITY OF DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEE INCREASE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025
To conduct a Public Hearing on June 3, 2024 to receive citizen comments on the Proposed City of Durham Fire Department inspection and permit fee increase for FY24-25; and
To adopt an ordinance amending fire inspection and permit fees in Chapter 8 of the City’s fee schedule.
Vote: 7/0
Other Matters
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