Durham public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legislative Committee Meeting
The Durham City Council Legislative Committee is meeting to discuss preparations for the 2025 long session at the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGS) with Checkmate. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, introductions, and adjournment listed.
- Preparing for 2025 Long Session at NCGS with Checkmate
City Council Work Session
The Durham City Council will consider several contracts and appointments, including a $3.66 million purchase of hybrid police patrol SUVs and a $1.75 million neighborhood stabilization partnership. They will also certify the results of the November 5 bond referendum and hold a public hearing on renaming Vivian Street to William V Bill Bell Way.
- Contract with Clinton Automotive LLC for 77 hybrid police SUVs, $3,662,325.59
- Contract with Dana Safety Supply for police vehicle up-fitting, $1,217,430.06
- Contract with Hayti Promise CDC and Rebuilding Together for Fayetteville Street corridor, $1,750,000
- Public hearing on renaming Vivian Street to William V Bill Bell Way
- Resolution certifying results of Nov 5 General Obligation Bond Referendum
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments, plus public hearings on zoning changes. The most consequential item is a $20.4 million construction award for the West Club Boulevard utility rehabilitation project. Other notable items include a $1M ARPA grant for Fayetteville Street planning, a $750K digital equity agreement, and several property condemnations for infrastructure projects.
- Award $20,355,978 contract to Moffat Pipe Inc. for West Club Blvd. utility rehabilitation
- Authorize $1,000,000 ARPA grant to Fayetteville Street Planning Group and United Way
- Accept $750,000 from Durham County for digital equity efforts
- Approve $286,342 for domestic violence and gang reduction prosecutors
- Public hearings on zoning changes for Vivo Living Ivy Creek and Hillsborough Road Commercial
City Council Work Session
The City Council will vote on a $20.4 million construction contract for the West Club Boulevard Corridor Utility Rehabilitation and Replacement Project, which includes a $2 million contingency fund. The agenda also includes the acceptance of a $1 million ARPA grant for the Fayetteville Street corridor and the approval of a $588,637.92 purchase for a sewer vac truck. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings on zoning map changes for Vivo Living Ivy Creek and Hillsborough Road Commercial, as well as a permanent street closure on Victory Lane.
- Award construction contract to Moffat Pipe, Inc. for West Club Blvd. Corridor Utility Rehabilitation up to $20,355,978
- Authorize ARPA subrecipient grant agreement with Fayetteville Street Planning Group, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000
- Execute contract with Infrastructure Solutions Group, Inc. for one sewer vac truck totaling $588,637.92
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Vivo Living Ivy Creek to Planned Development Residential 35.654
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Hillsborough Road Commercial to Commercial Infill
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts and appointments, including a $21.86 million construction contract for the Durham Station Transit Center Improvements project. The council will also hold public hearings on several annexations and zoning map changes, including for Vivo Living Durham and Caring House Expansion.
- Authorize $21,860,400 GMP amendment for Durham Station Transit Center Improvements with Samet Corp. and W.C. Construction JV
- Approve $2,000,000 acquisition of 12.2 acres at 730-740 Junction Road for GoDurham Access Maintenance Facility
- Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget Development Schedule
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Vivo Living Durham (Office/Institutional to Planned Development Residential 53.390)
- Public hearings on consolidated annexations for Constitution Drive, Doc Nichols Towns, and Tri-Creek
City Council Work Session
The Durham City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve a range of administrative and departmental items, including several contracts, property acquisitions, and public hearings on annexations and zoning changes. Key items include a major construction contract for the Durham Station Transit Center, a property purchase for a maintenance facility, and multiple zoning map changes. The meeting also includes appointments to city commissions and a public hearing period for citizen comments.
- Authorize $21,860,400 GMP amendment for Durham Station Transit Center Improvements with Samet Corp. and W.C. Construction JV
- Approve $2,000,000 acquisition of 12.2 acres at 730-740 Junction Road for GoDurham maintenance facility
- Public hearings on annexations and zoning changes for Constitution Drive, Doc Nichols Towns, Tri-Creek, Vivo Living Durham, and Caring House Expansion
- Authorize $400,035 ARPA subaward to Infinity Bridges, Inc. for Bridging Business Opportunity and Equity Project
- Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget Development Schedule
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including appointments, a sister city agreement, several HUD grant ordinances, and contracts for a bucket truck and six automated refuse trucks. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning change for Lynley Townhouses and annexations of Sherron Grove and Winsford at the Park.
- Approve $2,052,760 CDBG, $1,140,306.45 HOME, $179,195 ESG, $1,103,729 HOPWA, and $106,610 CoC grant ordinances
- Authorize $347,832 contract with Altec Industries for one bucket truck
- Authorize $2,666,702.16 contract with Transource for six automated refuse trucks
- Public hearing on zoning change for Lynley Townhouses to Planned Development Residential 8.326
- Public hearings on annexing Sherron Grove and Winsford at the Park
City Council Work Session
The Durham City Council work session will consider several administrative items, including a $1 million ARPA grant for Fayetteville Street corridor planning, a sister cities agreement with Kunshan, China, and multiple HUD grant ordinance amendments. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning changes and annexations for three developments, and receive presentations on the Environmental Affairs Board's sustainable decision-making tool and ARPA updates.
- ARPA subrecipient grant agreement with Fayetteville Street Planning Group, Inc. and Faith Bynum, CPA, PC, not to exceed $1,000,000
- Sister Cities Agreement with Kunshan, China
- HUD grant ordinances: CDBG $2,052,760, HOME $1,140,306.45, ESG $179,195, HOPWA $1,103,729, CoC $106,610
- Purchase of 1 bucket truck from Altec Industries for $347,832 and 6 automated refuse trucks from Transource, Inc. for $2,666,702.16
- Public hearings: Zoning map change for Lynley Townhouses, annexations for Sherron Grove and Winsford at the Park
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and appointments, plus public hearings on annexations and zoning changes. Key items include a $799,204.38 contract with Motorola for a radio system upgrade, a $250,000 grant for immigration legal defense, and adoption of new street and bikeway design guides. The council will also hold public hearings on annexing Mineral Springs Townhouses and Oxford Ridge, and a zoning change at 302 Morreene Road.
- Motorola Solutions contract for TDMA radio upgrade: $799,204.38
- Immigration Legal Defense Project grant with JusticeMatters, Inc.: $250,000
- Forest Hills Sprayground & Playground design contract: $188,250 (plus $18,825 contingency)
- Purchase of 60 bus shelters from Brasco International: $599,350
- Public hearings on annexations of Mineral Springs Townhouses and Oxford Ridge
10.10.24.WS
The Durham City Council work session on October 10, 2024, covers a wide range of administrative and policy items, including appointments to city boards, several contracts, and public hearings on zoning and annexations. Key decisions include a $799,204.38 contract for a radio system upgrade, a $250,000 grant for immigration legal defense, and a public hearing on the 2025 property reappraisal.
- Contract with Motorola Solutions for TDMA radio upgrade, $799,204.38
- Grant agreement with JusticeMatters, Inc. for Immigration Legal Defense Project, $250,000
- Public hearings on annexations and zoning for Mineral Springs Townhouses, 302 Morreene Road, and Oxford Ridge
- Adoption of 2024 Durham City/County Emergency Operations Plan
- Revisions to deer bow hunting ordinance (Sec. 6-3)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will hold public hearings on three annexations (5802 South Miami Boulevard, Hurley Road, Farrington Road) and a consolidated special use permit for Lyons Farm Elementary School. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and appointments, and a supplemental item accepts a $10 million FAA airport improvement grant.
- Public hearing: Lyons Farm Elementary School major special use permit, transportation special use permit, and major site plan
- Annexation and rezoning of 5802 South Miami Boulevard to Planned Development Residential 37.978
- Annexation and rezoning of Hurley Road to Residential Suburban-Multifamily
- Annexation and rezoning of Farrington Road Multifamily to Planned Development Residential 21.229
- Accept $10,000,000 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant
City Council Work Session
The Durham City Council work session will consider multiple contracts, including a $7.5 million water treatment chemical supply agreement, and will hold public hearings on three annexations and a school development. The agenda also includes presentations on homelessness, the FY2023-24 fourth quarter financial report, and paratransit improvements.
- Contract with Cricket Forge Inc. for seven historic neighborhood signs ($63,000)
- Contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl for bridge engineering services ($559,809)
- Utility agreement with NCDOT for Cornwallis Road waterline relocation ($1,173,291)
- Purchase of seven light transit vehicles for GoDurham Access ($787,047.59)
- Bid-term contract for ferric sulfate from Pennco, Inc. ($7,521,000)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will hold public hearings on three annexations and vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting a $35.5 million FAA airport improvement grant, a $1 million lead service line loan, and multiple contracts for software, playgrounds, and utility maintenance. They will also consider a $650,000 grant agreement with Legal Aid of North Carolina to continue the Eviction Diversion Program.
- Accept FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant 3-37-0056-070-2024 for $35,478,766
- Public hearings on annexations: Woodlands Preserve Torredge Road, Woodlands Preserve Koback Drive, Leigh Valley
- Approve $650,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC for Eviction Diversion Program
- Accept $1,000,000 no-interest loan for lead service line replacement
- Authorize $2,604,289.50 Microsoft enterprise software licensing agreement
City Council Work Session
The Durham City Council work session includes administrative appointments, several contract approvals, grant acceptances, and public hearings on annexations. Key items include a $2.6 million Microsoft software licensing agreement, a $1.016 million FAA airport improvement grant, and a $650,000 grant to Legal Aid of North Carolina for eviction diversion. The council will also receive a crime report and a presentation on quasi-judicial procedures.
- Approve $2,604,289.50 Microsoft enterprise software licensing agreement (plus $260,728 contingency)
- Accept $1,016,279 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant
- Approve $650,000 grant to Legal Aid of NC for Eviction Diversion Program
- Approve $542,810.10 playground replacement contract at Sherwood Park
- Public hearings on annexations: Woodlands Preserve (Torredge Rd, Koback Dr) and Leigh Valley
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council is meeting to handle routine appointments, contracts, and several significant items. Key actions include approving up to $29 million in bonds for a multifamily housing facility at 500 East Main, selecting a developer for the redevelopment of 505 W. Chapel Hill Street, and holding public hearings on zoning changes. The agenda also includes a condemnation action for a transit corridor and multiple service contracts.
- Resolution to approve multifamily housing revenue bonds up to $29,000,000 for 500 East Main
- Redevelopment of 505 W. Chapel Hill Street: select Peebles Corporation, negotiate term sheet, contract with HR&A Advisors up to $250,000
- Condemnation of portions of 1505 Holloway Street for transit corridor improvements
- Public hearing on zoning map change for Duke Central Campus Addition
- Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance text amendment (Omnibus 19)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Durham City Council will vote on a $200 million general obligation bond referendum for parks, recreation, streets, and sidewalks, with a public hearing scheduled for June 17, 2024. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-25 budget and capital improvement plan, as well as a fee increase for fire department permits and inspections. Additionally, the council will approve several large grant agreements and contracts for housing, infrastructure, and workforce development.
- Introduce Bond Orders for $85,000,000 Parks and Recreation Bonds and $115,000,000 Streets and Sidewalks Bonds
- Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and Fiscal Year 2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan
- Public hearing and ordinance adoption for Fire Department permit and inspection fee increases for FY24-25
- Grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for Dillard Street Apartments up to $3,000,000
- Contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for performance evaluation software up to $294,106.05
Durham City Council Procedures Committee Meeting March 22, 2024
The Durham City Council Procedures Committee is meeting to review and discuss drafts for new Rules of Procedure and a new Code of Ethics for the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and an overview of the history of council procedures and ethics. Public comment is scheduled.
- Walk through of draft for new Rules of Procedure for Durham City Council
- Walk through of draft for new Code of Ethics for Durham City Council
- CAO overview of history of Durham Council Procedures and Ethics Code
- Approval of minutes from 1/31/20 meeting
- Public comment period