Durham public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will hold public hearings and consider consent agenda items including multiple ARPA-funded housing grants, a contract for landlord engagement services, and two annexations. The meeting also includes appointments to city boards and a resolution to designate a portion of NC 751 and Cameron Boulevard as 'Coach K Highway.'
- ARPA grant to Latino Community Credit Union ($1,000,000)
- ARPA grant to Community Empowerment Fund for eviction assistance ($554,042.30)
- ARPA grant to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle ($1,000,000)
- Contract with Housing for New Hope for landlord engagement ($450,000)
- Annexation and zoning change for Stella View and Geer and Junction
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and reports, including major street and bridge repair contracts, a transit center design contract, and a crime report. Public hearings will be held on two annexations and the permanent closing of two streets. The council will also adopt the FY 2023-24 budget development schedule.
- Contract with Carolina Sunrock, LLC for ST-324 Street Repairs and Repaving 2023 in the amount of $5,673,662.05
- Contract with Perkins & Will, Inc. for Durham Station Transit Center Improvements design in the amount of $1,517,800
- Public hearing on consolidated annexation of Mockingbird Lane and Sherron Road
- Public hearing on permanent closing of Fontanelle Street
- Interlocal agreement with Durham Public Schools for PAL program with CDBG-CV funding of $368,764
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is voting on a large portfolio of infrastructure contracts, including a $70 million construction award for the Lake Michie and Little River Raw Water Pump Station Improvements. The agenda also includes the adoption of revised rules for the Affordable Housing Bonus and the selection of new city ward boundaries. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings on four zoning and annexation proposals, including changes for the Durham Elementary School F site and the NCCU 24/7 Collaborative Learning and Resource Center.
- Award of $70,084,138 construction contract to Crowder Industrial Construction, LLC for Lake Michie and Little River Raw Water Pump Station Improvements
- Adoption of revised Rules and Procedures for the Affordable Housing Bonus in Section 6.6 of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Selection of Option 1 or Option 2 for the new City Ward Reapportionment Plan and adoption of the corresponding ordinance
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Durham Elementary School F to Office and Institutional with a Text-Only Development Plan (OI(D))
- Public hearing on consolidated annexation of Guess Road and St. Albans Court effective December 31, 2022
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including appointments, contracts, and a $22 million bond for Cedar Trace Apartments. They will also hold public hearings on several annexations and zoning changes, and vote on a resolution supporting Duke graduate students' union organizing. The meeting includes ceremonial proclamations and routine announcements.
- Approval of $22,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Cedar Trace Apartments
- Construction award to Dellinger, Inc. for Celeste Circle Lift Station Project at $4,836,340
- Purchase of four automated refuse trucks from Transource, Inc. totaling $2,136,292.96
- Public hearings on annexations at 1110 Old Oxford Road, 5202 Leesville Road, Junction and Ferrell, and Wilkinson Estates
- Resolution supporting Duke graduate students' right to organize a labor union
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, grants, and appointments, including a $4.45 million sewer outfall inspection contract and a budget amendment for fund carryovers. Public hearings are scheduled for zoning changes, annexations, and the permanent closing of Water Street. The council will also receive a presentation on creating a Social District.
- Contract with Hydrostructures, P.A. for Sewer Outfall Inspection Program - North Project, not to exceed $4,448,550 plus $450,000 contingency
- Budget ordinance amendment for FY2022-23 carryover and encumbrances, plus adoption of multiple grant project ordinances
- ARPA grant agreement with Book Harvest for $342,749.40
- Public hearing: Zoning map change for 4214 Fayetteville Road from RS-20 to OI(D)
- Public hearing: Permanent closing of Water Street
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will hold public hearings and consider consent agenda items including appointments, contracts, and ordinances. Key actions include approving a $22.5 million bond for a multifamily housing facility at 300 East Main, a $955,000 contract for homelessness services, and several zoning map changes. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and board appointments.
- Approval of multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $22,500,000 for 300 East Main
- Contract with Volunteers of America of the Carolinas for $955,000 for homelessness services
- Public hearings on annexation of Carolina Civil Works and zoning changes at 5202 Garrett Road and East Cornwallis
- Contract with Crofton Diving Corporation for $942,911 for reservoir safety improvements
- Acceptance of FAA Airport Improvement Program grant of $1,319,026
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous appointments, contracts, and ordinances, and to hold public hearings on the proposed FY2022-23 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, a zoning change, an annexation, and an economic development incentive. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the city manager's proposed budget and capital plan, which is the most consequential item for residents as it sets spending priorities. Other notable items include contracts for fire trucks, sewer inspections, and water system studies, as well as changes to parking fees and penalties.
- Public hearing on FY2022-23 budget and FY2023-28 Capital Improvement Plan
- Contract with Sutphen Corp for two fire trucks totaling $2,747,444.04
- Contract with Hydromax USA for sewer outfall inspection up to $3,986,422
- Ordinance to change parking violation penalties and parking fees effective July 1, 2022
- Economic development incentive agreement with Greene Solutions, LLC up to $206,000
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and the Fiscal Year 2023-28 Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider consent agenda items including appointments, contract awards, and rate changes, as well as public hearings on annexation and stormwater rates.
- Proposed FY2022-23 Budget and FY2023-28 CIP presentation
- Public hearing on annexation of Angier Avenue Apartments
- Proposed water and sewer rate changes effective July 1, 2022
- FY2023 stormwater rate changes effective July 1, 2022
- Street maintenance contract with Browe Construction for $3,592,186
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including contracts for a sewer lift station, affordable housing development loans, and various infrastructure projects. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning change for Cedar Trace Apartments and the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for federal housing grants.
- $7,892,000 contract to Haren Construction for Githens Lift Station and Force Main Project
- $1,750,000 contract for site prep at Lofts at Southside Phase III and IV
- Up to $1,100,000 loan for 56 affordable units at Lofts at Southside Phase III
- Up to $4,850,000 loan for 44 affordable units at Lofts at Southside Phase IV
- Public hearing on zoning change for Cedar Trace Apartments from RS-8 to RS-M(D)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $1.43 million contract for Bragtown Sidewalk Improvements and a $356,142 affordable housing grant. The body will also hold public hearings on the FY2022-23 budget, the annexation of the Carver Street Assemblage, and a special use permit for the TROSA Main Campus Expansion.
- Contract SW-87 for Bragtown Sidewalk Improvements with SA Hauling & Utilities, LLC for $1,431,150
- ACRA Fitts-Powell Affordable Rental Preservation Grant Agreement not to exceed $356,142
- Public hearing on the annexation of 'Carver Street Assemblage' and rezoning to Planned Development Residential 7.000
- Public hearing on the Major Special Use Permit and Site Plan for TROSA Main Campus Expansion
- Public hearing on the FY2022-23 Budget and FY2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $1,139,721 contract for Little River Dam improvements, a resolution supporting reproductive freedoms, and several other contracts and reports. Public hearings will be held on two zoning map changes: Ellis Road PDR Rezoning II and U Tower. The meeting is virtual with registration required to speak.
- Contract award to Schnabel Engineering for Little River Dam improvements ($1,139,721, plus $114,000 contingency)
- Resolution in Support of the Declaration of Fundamental Reproductive Freedoms
- Public hearing: Ellis Road PDR Rezoning II (CG(D) to PDR 18.220)
- Public hearing: U Tower zoning change (OI(D) to OI)
- Janitorial services contract with Dynamic Cleaning and Maintenance ($785,703 over 5 years)
Regular City Council Meeting- Virtual
The City Council is scheduled to approve a $1.9 million amendment to the Sidewalk Repairs 2020 contract and a resolution urging the federal government to cancel student loan debt. The agenda also includes the appointment of new members to seven advisory committees and the receipt of annual reports from various city commissions. A public hearing will be held to gather comments on the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan needs.
- Authorize Contract Amendment No.1 for SW-76, Sidewalk Repairs 2020 with Browe Construction Company, Inc., for $1,900,000
- Authorize professional services contract SW-87C for Inspections and Ombudsman Services with Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC, not to exceed $600,000
- Approve resolution calling on the Federal Government to cancel student loan debt
- Appoint new members to the Citizens Advisory Committee, Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Human Relations Commission
- Conduct public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan 'Needs'
Regular City Council Meeting- Virtual
The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $450,000 housing contract and a $442,010.80 purchase of two dump trucks. The council will also hold public hearings on three annexation and zoning changes, including the NC 55 and Hopson area. Additionally, the body will approve a grant ordinance for law enforcement behavioral health responses.
- Amend CVS Health contract for weekly COVID-19 testing through June 2022 for up to $1,209,600
- Annex NC 55 and Hopson into the city effective March 31, 2022, with rezoning to Industrial Light
- Annex 3602 Westminster Avenue into the city effective March 31, 2022
- Rezone Bull City Townhomes from Residential Rural to Residential Suburban-Multifamily
- Execute $450,000 contract with Community Home Trust, Inc. for down payment assistance
Regular City Council Meeting - Virtual
The City Council is voting on a consent agenda that includes accepting a $44,753,009 federal grant for airport coronavirus response and authorizing a $6,419,918 contract for 2022 street repairs. The meeting also covers the adoption of revised sewer service boundaries, adjustments to police and fire compensation plans, and the appointment of eight new members to various city commissions and committees.
- Accept FAA American Rescue Plan Act grant offer 3-37-0056-057-2022 in the amount of $44,753,009
- Execute ST-320 Street Repairs and Repaving 2022 contract with Carolina Sunrock LLC for $6,419,918
- Execute ST-321 Pavement Preservation 2022 contract with Slurry Pavers, Inc. for $4,814,666.19
- Amend Police and Fire Compensation Plans with market adjustments effective January 18, 2022
- Adopt revised Southeast Service Area boundaries for the Regional Lift Station
Regular City Council Meeting- Virtual
The Durham City Council will vote on a $17 million bond financing for the Hardee Street Apartments multifamily housing project. The agenda also includes public hearings for the annexation of 2211 Page Road and the NC55 and Hopson area, effective March 31, 2022. Additionally, the council will approve several contracts, including a $1.06 million increase to the Legal Aid of North Carolina eviction defense contract and engineering services for the Jordan Lake Western Intake Partnership.
- Approve $17,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Hardee Street Apartments
- Public hearing to annex 2211 Page Road and rezone it as Office and Institutional with a Development Plan
- Public hearing to annex the NC55 and Hopson area and rezone portions as Industrial Light and Falls/Jordan District B
- Increase Legal Aid of North Carolina contract by $1,060,000 for eviction legal representation
- Authorize $4,404,948 total contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for Western Intake Partnership preliminary engineering