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Durham County commissioners approved a $5.89 million contract with Esitech Inc. to repair aging infrastructure systems at the county detention center.
Durham County commissioners approved over $700,000 for a comprehensive harm reduction program to combat an opioid crisis that has killed 11 residents daily, up from four when the health director started 4.5 years ago.
Durham County Commissioners approved a $3.5 million affordable housing partnership with the City of Durham using federal pandemic recovery funds.
Durham County commissioners voted 3-2 to impose stricter development grading caps and increase tree preservation requirements to 40%, the most contentious decision from a September 11 meeting that also expanded employee family leave policies.
Durham County commissioners warned of a looming funding crisis for emergency rental assistance, with only $1.6 to $1.8 million remaining to cover six to seven months of $180,000-$240,000 monthly spending.
Durham County Commissioners unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for elected and appointed county officials including Clerk Monica Wallace, County Manager Kimberly Sorrell, and County Attorney Al Andrews.
Durham County schools face a $2.6 million fire safety shortfall after inspectors identified $4.3 million in critical code violations across buildings.
Durham County commissioners approved $1.69 million in guaranteed income payments for 1,690 families, providing up to $850 monthly for one year.
Durham County Commissioners delayed an ABC Board appointment to investigate whether a residents' application deadline was properly posted online after a citizen claimed she couldn't find the notice.
Durham County Commissioners unanimously approved a $250 million-plus multi-use sports complex proposal featuring a rare 200-meter indoor track, though Commissioner Michelle Burton demanded written commitments on minority contractor participation and community access.
Durham County commissioners approved an $844.9 million budget and raised property taxes by three cents per $100 of home value, funding school expansions and employee wage increases.
Commissioners deferred a $201,958 funding increase for the Animal Protection Society pending more financial details, while approving a $100,000 annual stipend program for county board members.
Durham County commissioners approved a $9.8 million salary increase averaging 7 percent for 1,876 employees and proposed raising stormwater fees 33 percent to fund $67 million in water quality compliance.
Commissioner Mike Lee objected to budget requests being added via email after the county manager's official presentation, citing fairness concerns as Justice Services sought $2 million for a mental health treatment team.
No meetings scheduled yet. New dates post after Durham publishes the next round of agendas.