Durham County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair, hear resident comments, and consider several consent agenda items. Key decisions include recognizing a $10,000 Carnegie Library gift, approving a $1,500 grant for disaster risk training, rolling over $14,194,990.03 in encumbrances, and authorizing a $865,273.57 contract with Stryker for EMS equipment.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Recognition of $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation to the Library
• Approval of $1,500 grant for Cooperative Extension disaster risk training
• Encumbrance rollover increasing multiple funds by $14,194,990.03
• Contract approval for Stryker purchase of EMS equipment totaling $865,273.57

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will present the 2025 State of the County Address and consider several recognitions and approvals. Items include recognizing Seth Komansky as the new Chief Paramedic, amending the Durham City‑County Appearance Commission Interlocal Agreement, and authorizing a $1,193,227 contract for exterior refurbishment and window replacement at the Justice Services Center. The board will also approve a $600,000 grant from NCDEQ for the Whispering Pines Stream Restoration Project.

• 2025 State of the County Address presentation
• Recognition of Seth Komansky as Durham County’s new Chief Paramedic
• Amendment of the Durham City‑County Appearance Commission Interlocal Agreement (expires Jan 1 2026)
• Authorization of a $1,193,227 contract with Southern Wall Systems for exterior refurbishment and window replacement at the Justice Services Center
• Approval of a $600,000 NCDEQ grant for the Whispering Pines Stream Restoration Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners and the Durham County Board of Education held a joint meeting on November 19, 2025 at the Fuller Administration Building, 200 E. Main Street, Durham, NC. The agenda (Joint BOCC/BOE Meeting Agenda 25-06281) lists no specific items, resolutions, or contracts for discussion. Resource person noted is Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board.

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a 10-year contract for replacement and additional taser equipment for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes ceremonial recognitions for a former public servant and a new early childhood coordinator, along with announcements regarding food benefits and Veterans Day closures.

• Approval of 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise for $3,112,658.44 for sheriff's taser equipment
• Resolution honoring the life and legacy of DeWarren K. Langley
• Introduction of new Durham County Early Childhood Coordinator Ileana Vink
• Proclamation of November 19, 2025, as GIS Day in Durham County
• Announcement of disruption to food and nutrition benefits due to government shutdown

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that changes the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations, including a $1,690,296 increase to the Early Years grant and reductions to the East Durham Market contract. They will also consider resolutions honoring DeWarren K. Langley, supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans Day, and recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Durham Interdenominational Ushers Union. Additional items include approval of recent session minutes and public announcements.

• Approve ARPA fund adjustment and increase Early Years grant from $2.4 M to $4.09 M
• Reduce East Durham Market contract by $199,590 due to SNAP changes
• Resolution honoring DeWarren K. Langley
• Resolution adopting Operation Green Light and Veterans Day observance
• Resolution recognizing 100th anniversary of Durham Interdenominational Ushers Union

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel qualifications and then convene a regular session to approve a budget amendment for $3,124 to expand disease surveillance and recognize two public health officials.

• Closed session to discuss personnel qualifications
• Budget ordinance amendment for $3,124 to expand disease surveillance
• Recognition of HIV Navigator Brad Caison
• Recognition of ACEs and Resilience Coordinator Bridget Nelson
• Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss citizen comments and a consent agenda. Key items include public health grants, opioid fund reallocations, and land preservation funding.

• Purchase of a 25-acre conservation easement of Tilley Farm for $293,300
• Reallocation of $20,373 in Opioid Settlement Funds from Syringe Project to Naloxone Project
• Extension of Joint Crisis Communications Plan agreement with City of Durham to December 31, 2026
• Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for $1,861.78 for the Triangle Region Solid Waste Consortium
• Public health grants totaling $9,124 for disease surveillance and electronic test ordering

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a lease for a new Sheriff's Office Annex and a grant application for the Chin Page Road Lift Station. The meeting also includes several ceremonial proclamations and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Five-year lease agreement with One Park Venture LLC for Sheriff’s Office Annex at 4000 Sancar Way for $1.00 annually
• Grant application for the Chin Page Road Lift Station via the NC Department of Environmental Quality
• Proclamation of October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week
• Proclamation of September 15, 2025, as National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day
• Proclamation of September 20, 2025, as Rooted in Wellness Day

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a resolution delegating leasing authority to the County Manager and to authorize a contract for medical equipment. The agenda also includes ceremonial proclamations and informational announcements.

• Resolution to delegate County Manager authority for one-year property leases
• Contract with Boundtree Medical for up to $146,073.12 for video laryngoscopes
• Proclamation for Six Triple Eight Day on September 13, 2025
• Proclamation for Welcoming Week from September 13-22, 2025
• Information on free school meals for Durham Public Schools

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will hear citizen comments and consider several approvals, including delegating lease authority to the County Manager. Items include a contract for UEScope video laryngoscopes up to $146,073.12, a budget ordinance recognizing a $932,221 Home and Community Care Block Grant, a $105,000 ballot‑printing contract, and a $212,893 public‑health grant. The board will vote on each item during the work session.

• Resolution delegating authority to the County Manager to sign one‑year real‑estate leases (no dollar amount)
• Contract with Boundtree Medical for UEScope Video Laryngoscopes, not to exceed $146,073.12
• Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC010 to recognize $932,221 Home and Community Care Block Grant (including $86,123 local match)
• Contract with Runbeck Election Services LLC for ballot printing services, $105,000 for three years (2025‑2028)
• Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC011 to recognize $212,893 public‑health grant for communicable disease prevention

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments for affordable housing and award several service contracts. The session includes a closed session regarding personnel matters and a regular session to address county business.

• Proposed appropriation of $1,500,000 from General Fund Balance to the Durham Affordable Housing Loan Fund
• Contract award of $562,240.31 to EMS Management & Consultants for EMS billing and collection services
• Contract award of $246,815.70 to Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for bleacher replacement at Durham County Memorial Stadium
• Approval of July 28, 2025, Regular Session meeting minutes
• Public workshops for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study scheduled for August 18, 27, and 28

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss citizen comments and a consent agenda. Key proposals include funding for affordable housing and several infrastructure and public safety contracts.

• Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC007 to appropriate $1,500,000 for the Durham Affordable Housing Loan Fund
• Contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC for $656,331.78 for Sheriff’s Office FY 26 vehicle equipment
• Contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for $246,815.70 to replace bleacher seating at Durham County Memorial Stadium
• One-year extension of Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant totaling $287,014 for traffic enforcement
• Engineering services contract with Froehling and Robertson, Inc. for $124,913.00 for materials testing at Chin Page, Page Park, and Slater Lift Stations

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will convene a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and the National Opioid Litigation. The regular session will include ceremonial proclamations and announcements about local services.

• Closed session to discuss economic development incentives and opioid litigation
• Proclamation for National Emergency Management Awareness Month (August 2025)
• Proclamation for Program Integrity Awareness Month (July 2025)
• Resolution honoring UNC basketball legend Bill Chamberlain
• Recognition of 2025 Durham County 4-H Youth Delegate Promise McCoy

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review contracts for library services and approve several ceremonial proclamations. The meeting includes the recognition of a student artist and the adoption of resolutions honoring community leaders and various awareness days.

• Contracts with Baker & Taylor, Inc. and Ingram Library Services, LLC for books and cataloging not to exceed $760,000.00
• Resolution proclaiming June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Day
• Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2025
• Proclamation for Durham Refugee Day on June 21, 2025
• Resolutions honoring Dr. John Harding Lucas, Sr. and NCCU Chancellor Dr. Karrie G. Dixon

Board of County Commissioners

The County Commissioners held a Budget Work Session (Day 4). Commissioners discussed a District Attorney update, the Hayti Reborn justice movement, and reviewed the FY24‑25 budget presentation with the budget director. No formal votes or ordinance actions were listed.

• Durham County District Attorney Discussion (item 25-0329)
• Hayti Reborn – Justice Movement presentation (item 25-0330)
• HR‑JM FY24‑25 budget presentation and Add/Delete Review (item 25-0331)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review several contracts and budget amendments. Key items include funding for library materials, emergency services infrastructure, and social services energy assistance.

• Contracts with Baker & Taylor, Inc. and Ingram Library Services, LLC for books and cataloging not to exceed $760,000
• Capital Project Amendment No. 25CPA042 for $637,195 in grant funding for the Emergency Operations Center & Backup 911 Capital Project
• Contract with Wall Recycling, LLC for solid waste hauling and equipment maintenance not to exceed $128,000
• Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC0090 for $35,000 in 'Share the Light' funds for residents in crisis energy situations
• Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC091 appropriating $10,000

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a work session to discuss budget requests and presentations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The session includes reviews of funding requests from various county departments and agencies.

• 2025-2026 Durham Public Schools budget request
• Public Health FY 2025-26 budget presentation
• Opioid Settlement Program FY 2025-26 budget presentation
• Department of Social Services FY 2025-26 manager's presentation
• Durham County ABC Annual Report 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a budget amendment for $277,500 to cover revaluation costs and contracts totaling $226,000 for replacing air-cooled chillers at two regional libraries. The meeting will also include a closed session to consult with legal counsel and several ceremonial proclamations.

• Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No 25BCC087 for $277,500
• Contract with Boiler Masters, Inc. for $226,000
• Closed session to consult with attorney
• Proclamation for Jewish American Heritage Month
• Proclamation for Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget work session to review the FY 2025-26 budget overview and discuss presentations from the Finance, Tax Administration, Human Resources, and Information Systems & Technology departments. The session also includes a discussion on Durham Pre-K.

• Budget Overview (Item 25-0294)
• Finance Department presentation (Item 25-0288)
• Tax Administration presentation (Item 25-0290)
• Human Resources benefits discussion (Item 25-0291)
• Information Systems & Technology presentation (Item 25-0292)

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will hear the County Manager's presentation of the FY 2025-26 recommended budget. The meeting also includes approval of recent meeting minutes, several proclamations (EMS Week, Memorial Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, Treatment Court Month) and a resolution honoring EMS Lieutenant Kevin M. O’Connor. Announcements cover new transit dashboard, convenience site closure, community events, and upcoming Unified Development Ordinance engagement sessions.

• Approve April 28 and amended March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proclaim May 18-24, 2025 as EMS Week
• Resolution honoring EMS Lieutenant Kevin M. O’Connor (passed April 28, 2025)
• Proclaim May 26, 2025 as Memorial Day in Durham County
• FY 2025-26 Manager’s Recommended Budget Presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will meet to authorize a letter of support for a stream restoration project and approve contracts for water education and park planning. The agenda also includes a citizen comment period.

• Authorize letter of support for Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park stream restoration project
• Approve CWEP membership agreement for $3,537
• Authorize contract with Design Workshop, Inc. for Orange Factory Road Nature Preserve planning ($295,658)
• Authorize contract amendment with O'Brien Atkins Architects for EOC radio tower design ($136,304)
• Citizen Comments period scheduled for 30 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review amendments to the Green Source Advantage program to lower costs for a solar farm project. The meeting also includes requests for two ceremonial proclamations and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Amendments to Service and Cooperative Agreements for Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage solar program
• Proclamation of June 28 - July 4, 2025, as Disaster Preparedness Week
• Proclamation of June 5, 2025, as Durham Library Foundation Day
• Approval of April 7 and April 14, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the March 24 session and consider several ceremonial proclamations for the month of April. The agenda primarily consists of recognitions and community announcements.

• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month (April 2025)
• Proclamation for Second Chance Month (April 2025)
• Proclamation for Elizabeth Catlett Days (April 7-15, 2025)
• Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2025)
• Proclamation for Lineworker Appreciation Day (April 18, 2025)

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will consider a work session on public charge decorum and a ceremonial proclamation for National Public Health Week. The board will also vote on a $99,853 contract for a joint city-county crisis communications plan and an updated agreement with Durham Public Schools for shelter sites.

• Award contract to Innovative Emergency Management for $99,853 for crisis communications plan
• Approve updated MOA with Durham Public Schools for shelter sites
• Authorize $71,000 contract for roof replacement at Durham County Southwest Library
• Approve 10-year lease agreement with Bakers Dozen LLC at Shoppes at Hope Valley
• Authorize amendments to Duke Energy Green Source Advantage program agreements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting resident feedback on budget priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget. The County Manager's recommended budget will be presented on May 12, 2025, with a public hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025.

• FY 2025-26 Resident Budget Survey open until May 30
• Durham Youth Leadership Fund grants ranging from $500-$25,000
• Proclamation of March 29, 2025, as John Hope and Aurelia Whittington Franklin Orchid Appreciation Day
• Proclamation of March 29, 2025, as Pearl Fryar Gardening Appreciation Day
• Proclamation of April 2025 as National County Government Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the February 3 and February 10 meetings. It will adopt two resolutions—one honoring the safe return of Keith Siegel and another supporting the America 250 NC committee. The Board will also vote to renew the lease for Thiosanne African Hair Braiding at the Shoppes at Hope Valley, with a monthly rent of $2,706.34 plus a $400 common‑area fee and a 3% annual escalation through October 31, 2027.

• Approve February 3, 2025 Work Session and February 10, 2025 Regular Session minutes
• Adopt resolution celebrating the safe return of Keith Siegel
• Adopt resolution supporting Durham County’s participation in the America 250 NC committee
• Approve lease renewal for Thiosanne African Hair Braiding at 3825 South Roxboro St., Suite 137, $2,706.34/month plus $400 CAM fee, 3% annual escalation, through Oct. 31, 2027
• Public announcements including 2025 reappraisal notices, Low‑Income Homeowners Relief Program, and community engagement opportunities

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and Board of Education are holding a joint meeting to review school-related updates. The session focuses on the Durham Public Schools budget and student support services.

• DPS Budget Update and Budget Calendar Review
• County Update on Partnership for DPS Students and Youth Mental Health Support
• DPS Transportation Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve a contract for emergency vehicle equipment and recognize new leadership at the Memorial Stadium. The session includes proclamations for Black History Month and a resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of three local residents.

• Contract with Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC for $385,485.54 for Sheriff's Office FY25 vehicle equipment
• Recognition of Evan Kramer as the new Durham County Memorial Stadium Manager
• Proclamation celebrating Black History Month
• Resolution honoring Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha
• Approval of January 27, 2025, Regular Session Meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including approval of the January 6 and 13 meeting minutes and a $110,000 interlocal agreement to continue the Low‑Income Residential Solar Program. The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring the 60th anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District, a resolution honoring the late Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, and a proclamation declaring January 2025 as National Mentoring Month.

• Approve January 6 and January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda item 4).
• Proclamation recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District (Agenda item 5).
• Resolution honoring the life of Dr. E. Lavonia Allison (Agenda item 6).
• Proclamation declaring January 2025 as National Mentoring Month (Agenda item 7).
• Consent agenda to authorize a $110,000 interlocal agreement with Central Pines Regional Council for the Low‑Income Residential Solar Program (Agenda item 6).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appropriating funds and authorizing a construction contract for a new Sheriff’s Training Facility. The meeting also includes a resolution to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Appropriation of $16,555,735 in Limited Obligation Bond funding for the Sheriff’s Training Facility (Project 4310DC091)
• Proposed contract with CT Wilson Construction Company / Rankin III Grading for the facility at 100 Electra Road, not to exceed $15,929,463
• Resolution celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Approval of December 9th Regular Session Meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Durham County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several contracts, including a $719,856.22 server room upgrade for the Sheriff's Office, a $236,000 waste disposal agreement with the City of Durham, and a $11,331 budget amendment for the Durham County Library. The meeting will also include a 30-minute citizen comment period.

• Authorize $719,856.22 contract for server room upgrades at Durham County Sheriff's Office
• Authorize contract with City of Durham for waste disposal not to exceed $236,000
• Approve budget amendment to recognize $11,331 in State Fiscal Recovery Funds for Durham County Library
• Authorize contract with BFPE International Inc. for life safety systems maintenance ($137,825)
• Authorize contract renewal with EmployBridge Holding Company (dba Westaff) for temporary staff ($59,373.75)