On the agenda: Durham Board of County Commissioners on 2025-01-27 7:00 PM - Regular Session - Jan 27, 2025 — datacenter (Jan 27)

Durham County

200 E. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-0025

Meeting Agenda
Board of County Commissioners
Monday, January 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Commissioners' Chambers

Regular Session

“Public Charge”
The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a
respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens. At any time,
should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the
Chair will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains
personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting
until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.
"Land Acknowledgment"
As we convene for the Durham County Commissioners meeting, it's crucial to
recognize the painful truth of history. We stand on the stolen ancestral lands of the
Catawba, Eno, Occaneechi, Shakori, and Tuscarora peoples, whose deep connection to
this land predates our arrival. We acknowledge with humility the unjust displacement
and violence that occurred, leading to the dispossession of indigenous peoples from
their homelands. Their resilience in the face of such adversity is a testament to their
strength and spirit.
May we humbly honor the ancestors and elders of these nations, both past and present,
by committing ourselves to fostering understanding, healing, and justice for all who
inhabit this land. Let us walk forward together with open hearts, acknowledging the
past and embracing a future guided by compassion, respect, and unity.
7:00 pm Regular Session

1. Opening of Regular Session - Pledge of Allegiance (5 min)
2. Agenda Adjustments (5 min)
3. Announcements (5 min)
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Agenda Text:

Durham County

Announcements (5min)

1. BULLS ACADEMY Cohort 11 Info Session - Open Enrollment for
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Cohort 11 of the Bulls Academy is now open, but you must join the February
5th session to receive the application. Please visit
www.madeindurham.org/bulls-academy
<http://www.madeindurham.org/bulls-academy> to gain access to the
information session and to receive additional information.
2. Open Office Hours with Planning Staff - The Durham City-County
Planning Department is updating the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)!
The UDO sets the rules for how land is developed in Durham, and we want
your input! We will be hosting recurring office hours throughout the project.
Drop in with your questions and feedback at the Durham County Main
Library (300 N. Roxboro St.) on First Thursdays 3-6 p.m. and Third
Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through August 2025. Website:
<https://engagedurham.com/35/New-UDO>. Contact:
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
3. 2025 General Reappraisal - Reappraisal is the process of taking a Jan.1,
2025, market value “snapshot” of all real property. It resets taxable values to
its current market value and is required by North Carolina General Statute
§105-286. Durham County is completing reappraisals and new values will be
mailed in early March. More information at www.dconc.gov/tax
<http://www.dconc.gov/tax>, call 919-560-0300, or email
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
4. An Evening to Shine from DPS - The Durham Public Schools Foundation
(DPSF) and Durham Public Schools (DPS) are excited to announce the
annual student arts showcase and scholarship fundraising event, An Evening
to Shine, at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7
p.m. Guided by vocal clinicians, artists, and choreographers, over 500
elementary, middle, and high school students will display their vocal, dance,
and visual arts talents in front of over 2,500 community members. Proceeds
from An Evening to Shine support the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund,
which provides scholarships to at least one senior at every DPS high school.
Buy tickets here: <https://www.shinedps.com/>.
5. Earned Income Tax Credit (ETIC) Awareness Day is Friday, January
31 - For more than 40 years, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has
made life better for millions of workers. You may have extra money waiting
for you. If you qualify and claim the credit, it could be as much as $7,430
from the IRS for some workers. Don’t be the one in five that misses this
credit. If you or someone you know earned less than $63,398 from wages,
running a business or farm, or from Form 1099 MISC, check it out. Use the
EITC Assistant at
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<https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit
/use-the-eitc-assistant>, to see if you qualify and get an estimate of your
credit. Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs offer free, in-person tax
preparation support from February 1 - April 12, 2025. Make an
appointment at <https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/ppje8h0/> or plan a
walk-in visit at Lyon Park Community Center at 1309 Halley Street, Durham,
Saturdays 9 a.m. -12 p.m., or call 919-286-1822.
6. Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail Plan - Your input is needed to guide the
Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail Plan. This plan is a community-driven initiative to
assess the transformation of the existing 18-mile inactive rail corridor within
Durham County into a multi-use trail. The proposed rail trail would ultimately
establish a 26-mile trail network linking downtown Durham to Roxboro. For
more information and to complete the ten-minute survey, please visit
w w w . d u r h a m 2 r o x b o r o t r a i l p l a n . c o m
<http://www.durham2roxborotrailplan.com>.

4. Minutes (5 min)
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Minutes (5min)

The Board is requested to approve the January 6, 2025, Work Session and the
January 13, 2025, Regular Session minutes.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal - High
Performing Organization
Resource Persons: Monica W. Wallace, Clerk to the Board
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that
the Board approve the January 6, 2025, Work Session and the January 13, 2025,
Regular Session minutes.

Attachments:

January 6, 2025 - Work Session
January 13, 2025 - Regular Session

5. Ceremonial Items (30 min)
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Proclamation Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Durham Soil
and Water Conservation District as a Stand-Alone District (10min)

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to approve a proclamation recognizing the 60th anniversary
of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District as a stand-alone district and
honoring the dedicated service the office provides to the residents of Durham County
every day.
The Durham District’s mission is to conserve, enhance, and promote the natural
resources of Durham County by providing technical assistance, environmental

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education information, and economic incentives to county residents and by exhibiting
a diversified program to meet its changing needs.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic
Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment.
Resource Persons: Eddie Culberson, Director of Durham Soil and Water
Conservation District; Mark Waller, Durham Soil and Water Conservation District
Board Vice Chair; Julio Delgado, Assistant County Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that
the Board recognize the 60th anniversary of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation
district, and honor the dedicated service of staff, elected officials, community partners
and volunteers in helping continue the mission of the Durham District’s efforts to
address all natural resources on every acre in Durham County in a way that will
benefit the environment, wildlife, its people, and the natural resources themselves.
Attachments:

25-0024
Agenda Text:

Proclamation - Durham Soil and Water 60th Anniversary - January 2025

Resolution - Honoring the Life of Dr. E. Lavonia Allison (10min)

The Board is requested to approve a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. E.
Lavonia Allison who made her transition on January 7, 2025. Funeral services for Dr.
Allison were held on January 25th, and the resolution was read at that time and
shared with the family.
Dr. E. Lavonia Allison was a stalwart activist and champion for those without an
effective voice. For generations she rallied for improved education, political access,
and justice for all. She chaired The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black
People for many years, and was a well-known, highly respected leader across our
state and nation. She was on a first name basis with some of the most powerful
politicians across the spectrum and was always known and respected for her tenacity.
On behalf of Durham County and its residents, we extend our sincere condolences to
Dr. Allison’s entire family and her extensive network of friends.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic
Goal: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Nida Allam, Chair, Durham Board of Commissioners
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that
the Board approve the resolution and extend heartfelt condolences to the family of
Dr. E. Lavonia Allison.

Attachments:

Resolution - Dr. E. Lavonia Allison - January 25

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Poem 2025 (5min)

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to read the MLK Day Community Poem 2025.

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This poem was created in honor of Dr. King and those who, like him, helped us to
imagine a more just, inclusive world. Led by Durham County Cooperative
Extension’s Kids Voting Durham program, nearly 100 Durham community dreamers,
ranging in age from 5-88 years old, contributed to the poem.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This item aligns with all Strategic Goals of Durham
County.
Resource Persons: Wendy Jacobs, County Commissioner
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board read the MLK Day Community Poem 2025.
Attachments:

25-0040
Agenda Text:

MLK Day Community Poem 2025

Proclamation - National Mentoring Month (5min)

The Board is requested to issue a proclamation declaring January 2025 as National
Mentoring Month in Durham County. The goal of the proclamation is to urge all
residents of Durham County to rededicate ourselves to preventing youth from entering
the juvenile and criminal justice systems and recommit to building a community where
all our youth can grow, flourish, and take Durham County to new and greater heights
through effective mentoring relationships.
Created in 2002 by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR: The
National Mentoring Partnership, National Mentoring Month (NNM) focuses national
attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us - individuals, businesses,
government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits - can work together
to increase the number of mentors to assure positive outcomes for our young people.
NMM celebrates mentoring and the positive effect it can have on young lives. Its
goals are to raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms, recruit individuals to
mentor, especially in programs that have waiting lists of young people and promote
the rapid growth of mentoring by recruiting organizations to engage their constituents
in mentoring.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goals:
Empowered Community, Safe & Resilient Community and High Performing
Organization
Resource Persons: DeWarren K. Langley, JD, MPA, Executive Director, Charles
Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that
the Board issue a proclamation declaring January 2025 as National Mentoring Month
in Durham County.

Attachments:

Durham County

Proclamation - National Mentoring Month - January 2025

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6. Consent Agenda (15 min)
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Authorize the County Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Central Pines Regional Council for $110,000 to continue the
Low-Income Residential Solar Program

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to approve authorize the County Manager to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) to continue the
Low-Income Residential Solar Program.
Durham County partnered with CPRC and the City of Durham to create a
Low-Income Residential Solar Program in 2022 to cover the cost of solar power
systems on homes for low-income residents. Staff has worked with Durham
Community Land Trust and Rebuilding the Triangle Together to identify homes for the
program, including rental properties designated for permanent low-income housing.
So far, nine homes have received solar systems at no-cost and several more are
awaiting final contracts. The systems are approximately 4kW in size and cost
approximately $12,000 each.
This interlocal agreement provides for CPRC to
administer the funds and provide quality assurance for the installations.
The Board of Commissioners approved $110,000 in the FY25 budget; this ILA does
not require allocating additional funding this fiscal year.
Installing solar power systems on low-income housing reduces monthly utility costs for
the residents for the 25-year lifespan of the systems. This frees up funds for other
necessities like food and medicine. This also reduces resident anxiety about using
potentially life-saving air conditioning during extreme heat events, thus increasing
resident resilience and improving health outcomes.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic
Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment.
Resource Persons: Tobin L. Freid, Sustainability Manager; Peri Manns, Deputy
Director Engineering & Environmental Services; Jay Gibson, P.E., CFM, Director of
Engineering & Environmental Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that
the Board authorize the County Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) to continue the Low-Income Residential
Solar Program.

Attachments:

LMI Solarize 2025 ILA
LMI Solarize 2025 ILA legal approval

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Durham County

Approve
Budget
Amendment
No.
25BCC071 Appropriating
$129,631.87 of General Fund Fund Balance to Fund the Approval of a
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Lease Agreement Between Durham County and 712 Ellis Durham
LLC for the Relocation of Office of Emergency Services and General
Services Vehicle Maintenance Facility to 712 Ellis Road, utilizing
35,306 square feet of space at a lease rate of $10.26 (base lease plus
additional rent for taxes and insurance) per square foot for a Year 1
lease payment of $362,239.56.
Agenda Text:

The Board of County Commissioners is requested to approve Budget Amendment
No. 25BCC071 appropriating $129,631.87 of General Fund fund balance to fund
the approval of the attached Lease Agreement between Durham County and 712 Ellis
Road LLC for 35,306 square feet of industrial space located at 712 Ellis Road,
Durham NC, to serve as the centralized location for Office of Emergency Services
(OES) and County Fleet Vehicle Maintenance. The lease rate is $8.75 per square
foot plus $1.51 per square foot for taxes, insurance, and General and Administrative
costs, and an upfront security deposit in the amount of $77,232. The annual
escalation on the lease rate is 3.75%. The Board of Commissioners is further
requested to authorize the County Manager to execute the Lease agreement in its final
version, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office. County engineering
personnel, with the Assistance of the County Attorney’s Office (and - to the extent
necessary - outside counsel) are in the process of finalizing the details of the Lease
document. Upon approval and execution of the Lease Agreement, the County
Engineering’s Project Management Division will begin the work to complete the
design and construction of the building upfit to accommodate the County’s needs in a
timely manner.
The budget amendment ensures funding for the Security Deposit ($77,231.88) and
first month’s rent ($30,186.63) and Additional Rent for February - June
($22,213.36) which will be due in the FY 2024-25. The plan and budget for this
whole project, including the future lease obligations ($362,239.56 for FY 2025-26),
will be brought forward through the FY 2025-26 budget process for further
consideration by Management and Elected Officials.
This is a 7-year NNN (triple net lease) with two 5-year extensions that may be
exercised at the County’s option. A triple net lease means that property taxes,
building insurance, and maintenance costs are paid by the Tenant. In order to
eliminate repair and maintenance fees that are frequently paid to the Landlord in the
form of “additional rent” or TICAM (Taxes, Insurance, Common Area Maintenance)
fees, and to retain needed control over the property during our lease term, General
Services staff and contractors will maintain this property and make repairs as needed.
This includes building systems, landscaping, hardscaping, parking lot, fencing,
extermination, refuse hauling, as well as all utility costs for this triple net lease. The
Landlord maintains responsibility for repair and replacement of all roof and structural
systems.

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Durham County has leased space for OES Fleet Maintenance since 2016 at 122
Stone Park Court. The property was sold to the North Carolina Railroad in 2023
and is slated for demolition to allow for the realignment of the existing rail line adjacent
to the property. Durham County has been notified that we must vacate the building
by the end of August 2025. The former Parkwood Fire Station on Seaton Road was
evaluated as a potential solution, however, due to zoning and other issues, could not
be upfitted for this purpose in a time to fulfill this urgent need.
In addition to the needs of OES, General Services has been relying on outside vehicle
service providers to maintain our fleet due to lack of space to perform this critical
function in-house. GSD has found this to be an unreliable and untenable approach.
Multiple locations for the relocation of OES and General Fleet Maintenance have
been explored, and staff have determined that the location at 712 Ellis Road is the
most effective option for a temporary facility until a new permanent facility can be
funded and construction on the County’s property at Junction Road, and can be
functional within the time available.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The attached Lease Agreement supports
Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment by planning for long-term use of County
facilities, and equipment.
Resource Persons: Nancy Mitchell, Senior Real Estate Officer; Peri Manns,
Deputy Director of E&ES; Jay Gibson, Director of E&ES; Nathan McKinney, Sr.
Assistant County Attorney.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board approve Budget Amendment No. 25BCC071 appropriating $129,631.87 of
General Fund fund balance to fund the approval of the attached Lease Agreement
between Durham County and 712 Ellis Road LLC for 35,306 square feet of industrial
space located at 712 Ellis Road, Durham NC, to serve as the centralized location for
OES and County Fleet Vehicle Maintenance, and to authorize the County Manager
to execute the Lease Agreement in its final version, subject to approval by the County
Attorney’s Office.
Attachments:

AAF-71 Legal Form GF FB approp for FY 2024-25 payments Lease at Ellis Road for Fleet Facility ($129,631.87)

25-0008

Approval of Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and Budget
Ordinance
Amendment
No.25BCC067 Appropriating
$576,000 of
Debt Service Fund Fund Balance and Transferring those Funds to
the PAYGO Fund to Support the County IT Hardware & Software
Capital Project (4200DC141)

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and
Budget Ordinance Amendment No.25BCC067 appropriating $576,000 of Debt
Service Fund Fund Balance and transferring those funds to the PAYGO fund to
support the County IT Hardware & Software Capital Project (4200DC141). The
additional funding is needed to continue development and expansion of the secondary

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datacenter, as well as support and services required in modernizing the technology
infrastructure to maintain and enhance business continuity of Durham County services.
Project

Current Budget

Increase/ Decrease

IST Hardware & Software Project (4200DC141)
TOTAL $7,056,360.00

$576,000.00

Revised Budget

$7,056,360.00

$576,000.00

$7,632,360.00

$7,556,360.00

A comprehensive IT disaster recovery plan is essential for Durham County
Government to ensure continuity of critical services and data protection in the event of
system failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters. This framework enables rapid
restoration of IT systems, minimizing downtime and disruption to operations vital to
DCO residents and stakeholders. As reliance on digital services grows, proactive
disaster recovery measures protect County data, reduce financial and operational
risks, and support regulatory compliance. By investing in disaster recovery, Durham
County demonstrates its commitment to service reliability, security, and resilience,
ensuring effective responses to unforeseen events and reinforcing public trust.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic
Goal: High Performing Organization.
Resource Persons: Greg Marrow, CIO; Tamara Minor, Senior IT Business
Specialist
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA033 and Budget Ordinance
Amendment No.25BCC067 appropriating $576,000 of Debt Service Fund Fund
Balance and transferring those funds to the PAYGO fund to support the County IT
Hardware & Software Capital Project (4200DC141). The additional funding is
needed to continue development and expansion of the secondary datacenter, as well
as support and services required in modernizing the technology infrastructure to
maintain and enhance business continuity of Durham County services.
Attachments:

AAF-67 LEGAL FORM Debt Service to PAYGO for IT ($576,000)
CPA-33 LEGAL FORM Appropriating Debt Service for IT ($576,000)

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Approval
of
Capital
Project
Amendment
No.25CPA0035
Appropriating $400,000 of North Carolina Public School Building
Repair and Renovation Lottery Fund Funding for Three New DPS
Capital Projects: Districtwide Roofing Repairs (SH322), Districtwide
Life Safety Equipment Upgrades (SH323), Districtwide Carpet and
Flooring Upgrades (SH324)

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA035
appropriating $400,000 of North Carolina Public School Building Repair and Renovation
Lottery Fund funding for three new DPS capital projects: $150,000 for Districtwide
Roofing Repairs (SH322); $150,000 for Districtwide Life Safety Equipment Upgrades
(SH323); and $100,000 for Districtwide Carpet and Flooring Upgrades (SH324).

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The Districtwide Roofing Repair capital project will fund contracts to address ongoing
leaks in roofs at multiple sites; the Districtwide Life Safety Equipment Upgrades capital
project will fund building repairs, replacements and upgrades such as fire alarms,
burglar alarms and intercom systems; and the Districtwide Carpet and Floor Tile
Replacement capital project will fund flooring repairs due to unsafe conditions at
multiple sites. All projects will be completed by the summer of 2025 and prior to the
start of the 2025/2026 school year.
Lottery funding assigned to roofing repairs will support repairs and leaks that directly
affect classrooms and areas throughout the building. Some leaks cause classrooms to
close and result in students being moved from that classroom during the period the roof
is leaking. DPS currently needs roofing repairs throughout the district, to include
elementary, middle, and high schools.
Lottery funding assigned to life safety equipment will support replacing and installing
new building devices. This funding is not intended to support a whole system
replacement. All levels of schools could need repairs and upgrades to intercoms, fire
alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, and other related system devices. These repairs
are considered critical to ensure the building systems alert students and staff in the
event of an emergency. These types of repairs are currently needed throughout the
district, to include elementary, middle, and high schools.
Lottery funding assigned to flooring upgrades and replacements will support urgent
areas that have been identified for replacement. These areas need to be replaced due to
tiles chipping and carpet being exposed to leaks/ flooding. These repairs are intended to
improve IAQ and overall facility conditions.
The table below indicates funds reconciled by DPS and the County that are available
for transfer:
Project Current Budget

Increase/Decrease

Revised Budget

Districtwide - Roofing Repairs (SH322)
$0.00
$150,000.00
Districtwide - Life Safety Equipment Upgrades (SH323) $0.00
Districtwide - Carpet and Flooring Upgrades (SH324) $0.00
TOTAL $0.00

$400,000.00

Project Status

$150,000.00
$150,000.00

$100,000.00

NEW
$150,000.00

$100,000.00

NEW

NEW

$400,000.00

Alignment with Strategic Plan: This capital project amendment aligns with Goal
1-Community and Family Prosperity and Enrichment, though providing access to
educational, vocational, economic and cultural opportunities and by providing support for
educational opportunities that ensure high academic achievement.
Resource Persons:
Micheal Lynch, Durham Public Schools Senior Executive
Director of Building Services; Clifton Williams, Durham Public School Executive
Director of Facilities
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve Capital Project Amendment No.25CPA035
appropriating $400K of North Carolina Public School Building Repair and Renovation
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Lottery Fund funding for three new DPS capital projects: $150,000 for Districtwide
Roofing Repairs (SH322); $150,000 for Districtwide Life Safety Equipment Upgrades
(SH323); and $100,000 for Districtwide Carpet and Flooring Upgrades (SH324).
Attachments:

CPA-35 LEGAL FORM Appropriating $400K of Lottery Funds for DPS ($400K)

25-0033

Approval of Property Tax Releases and Refunds for December 2024

Agenda Text:

The Board is requested to approve the Releases & Refunds for December 2024,
which includes adjustments to the current year’s levy as well as prior years’ levies.
Due to property valuation adjustments for over assessments, listing discrepancies,
duplicate listings, and clerical errors, etc. the attached reports detail monthly releases
and refunds for December 2024.
This month’s report includes releases
and
refunds for tax year 2024 totaling $
1,995,772.80. Prior tax years’ (2015-2023) releases and refunds are in the amount
of $ 169,252.71. December 2024, releases and refunds total $ 2,165,025.51.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic
Goal: Financial Stewardship. This request is to ensure the county complies with
financial requirements mandated by North Carolina General Statutes which ensures
we are accountable to our citizens.
Resource Persons: Keyar Doyle, Tax Administrator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board approve the property tax release and refund report for December 2024, as
presented and authorize the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records as outlined by the
report.

Attachments:

Releases and Refunds Backup Detail-Dec 2024-Jan. 27, 2025
Backup-Bill Release Report_Dec 2024-Jan 27, 2025
Backup-Pending Refund Report_Dec 2024-Jan 27, 2025
NCVTS_November_Refunds

7. Board and Commission Appointments (10 min)
25-0019
Agenda Text:

Board and Commission Appointments (10min)

Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to the Board to make
appointments to the following boards:

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Durham County

Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
Board of Health
Boxing and Wrestling Commission
Durham County Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees
Durham Workforce Development Board
Historic Preservation Commission
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The Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to have a representative sample of
the citizens of Durham County serve on boards, commissions, committees, and
authorities. No citizen may serve more than four consecutive terms for 2-year term
boards; three consecutive terms for 3-year term boards; two consecutive terms for
4-year term boards; and one consecutive term for 5 and 6-year term boards in any
one position, unless otherwise stated by statute; or there are no other applicants who
meet the eligibility requirements. The Equalization and Review Board shall be exempt
from these term limits.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient
and Visionary Government.
Resource Persons: Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners vote to appoint members to the aforementioned
Boards and Commissions.
Attachments:

B&C Appt Memo - 1.27.2025

8. Item Pulled from the Consent Agenda (20 min)
9. Adjournment

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