Agenda — City Council Work Session, May 21, 2026

| Work Session Agenda Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 1 PM 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\_\_ggADfs2T8CjwOlQchc62A 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 | | Announcements by Council | | Priority Items by the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk | | Public Comment Period | | Administrative Consent Items | | City Clerk's Office | | 1. Durham Open Space & Trails Commission - Appointments | | To appoint residents to fill four (4) vacancies on 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) | | 2. Durham Cultural Advisory Board - Appointments | | To appoint residents to fill three (3) vacancies on 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) | | 3. Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board – Appointment | | To appoint a resident to fill one (1) vacancy on 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) | | 4. Durham Planning Commission - Appointment | | To appoint a resident to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Planning Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2029. (Due to the term expiration of Corrie E. Piontak) | | 5. Audit Services Oversight Committee - Appointments | | To appoint residents to fill two (2) vacancies on the Audit Services Oversight Committee representing Business Community (Finance) with the terms to expire on June 30, 2030. (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. (Due to the term expirations of Alisha J. Curry and Kayla Rudisel) | | 7. Durham Sports Commission - Appointment | | To appoint a resident to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Sports Commission with the term to expire on June 30, 2029. (Due to the term expiration of Angelique Stallings) | | 8. Human Relations Commission - Appointments | | To appoint residents to fill four (4) vacancies on 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) | | 9. Mayor’s Council for Women - Appointments | | To appoint residents to fill four (4) vacancies on the Mayor’s Council for Women with one (1) representing Cultural, Recreation, Fine Arts Sector, one (1) representing Fair Housing/Economic Development Sector, one (1) representing Ward 3, and one (1) representing At-Large with the terms to expire June 30, 2030. (Due to the term expirations of Darcel Dillard, Sheena Mathews, Akeeya Umstead, and Stephenie A. Williams) | | Departmental Items | | Budget and Management Services Department | | 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. | | Community Safety Department | | 11. [Resolution Adopting the Durham Strategic Framework to Make Homelessness Rare and Brief by 2031 \[20 Minutes\]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=749&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item") | | To Receive a Presentation on the Durham Strategic Framework to Prevent and End Homelessness; and To adopt a Resolution adopting the Durham Strategic Framework to Prevent and End Homelessness. | | Finance Department | | 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. | | Fleet Management Department | | 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. | | 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. | | General Services Department | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | 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. | | Office of Economic and Workforce Development | | 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. | | 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. | | Technology Solutions Department | | 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. | | 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. | | Transportation Department | | 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. | | 29. One-hour Free Parking Program Proposal | | To receive the proposal for one-hour free parking in select downtown garages. | | 30. Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report | | To receive the Vision Zero 2025 Annual Report. | | Presentations | ## City Council

31. Overview of Durham Municipal Elections\[15 Minutes\]

To receive a presentation on municipal elections in Durham.

Environmental and Street Services Department

32. [Presentation about Water Quality Investigation #22WQ133 (Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.)[15 Minutes]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=749&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")

To receive a presentation about Water Quality Investigation #22WQ133 regarding a discharge from the Brenntag Mid-South, Inc location at 2000 E. Pettigrew Street to an unnamed tributary to Rock Creek.

Finance Department

33. [Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Report[15 Minutes]](https://cityordinances.durhamnc.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=749&doctype=1#mediaAndItemView "Read more details about this item")

To receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Report.

Public Hearings

Budget and Management Services Department

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).

Office of Economic and Workforce Development

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.

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.

Supplemental Item

General Services Department

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.

Settling the Agenda

Other Matters

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Durham City Council · Work Session · May 21, 2026

31. Overview of Durham Municipal Elections\[15 Minutes\]

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

Other Matters