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City of Durham · Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2024

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What was decided

  1. Referred 25Resolution Accepting the Build It Forward Grant from the United States Tennis Association – Southern for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park Referred back to Parks and Recreation Department

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What's on this agenda

Durham's city council took up two General Obligation Bond Orders on this agenda — $85 million for parks and recreation, $115 million for streets and sidewalks — with a resolution to set a public hearing on both for June 17. It also held a public hearing on the city manager's proposed FY2024-25 budget and FY2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan.
The consent agenda included three grant agreements with Development Ventures Inc. totaling $7.7 million for affordable housing projects, six appointments across city boards and commissions, and contracts for water and sewer work, a new traffic signal, and public art restoration. A second public hearing covered a proposed increase to fire department inspection and permit fees.

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Jump to an item (34 on this agenda)
  1. 1Durham Board of Adjustment - Appointments
  2. 2Durham Workers' Rights Commission - Appointment
  3. 3Durham Planning Commission - Appointments
  4. 4Mayor's Council for Women - Appointments
  5. 5Citizens Advisory Committee - Appointments
  6. 6Durham Sports Commission - Appointment
  7. 7Request to Amend the FY2023-24 Budget and Other Capital Project Ordin…
  8. 8Tri-Party Agreement with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency an…
  9. 9Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc for the Dillard Street…
  10. 10Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for Forever Home Durha…
  11. 11Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for Fayette Place and…
  12. 122024 General Obligation Bond Referendum
  13. 13Insurance Plan FY25 - FY27
  14. 142024 North Carolina Summer Fire Camp Program Grant Project Ordinance
  15. 15Contract with Mosca Design, Inc. for the Corcoran Street Garage Banne…
  16. 16First Amendment to Contract to Create Public Art for South Ellerbe Re…
  17. 17American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Coronavirus State Local Fiscal Recove…
  18. 18Contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for Software to Automate the…
  19. 19American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Bridging Business Opportunity and E…
  20. 20Agreement to Fund Made in Durham Education-to-Career Initiatives
  21. 21Contract Amendment #2 for Durham Workforce Development Board, Workfor…
  22. 22Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Durham, Central Pines Region…
  23. 23Resolution Accepting the 2024 Tennis Venue Services Grant from the Un…
  24. 24Resolution Accepting the Grant from the United States Tennis Associat…
  25. 25Resolution Accepting the Build It Forward Grant from the United State…
  26. 262024 First Quarter Crime Report
  27. 27Update to the Vision Zero Resolution
  28. 28Construction of a New Traffic Signal (05-0811) at US-501/N. Roxboro S…
  29. 29Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn an…
  30. 30Amendment to the Service Contract with Water Worx Services, Incorpora…
  31. 31Amendment to the Service Contract with Acme Services of Durham, Inc.…
  32. 32Professional Services Contract with CriTek Engineering Group, P.C., f…
  33. 37Public Hearing for the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Bu…
  34. 38Proposed City of Durham Fire Department Permit and Inspection Fee Inc…

Agenda items (34)

Contract or award · 17Appointment · 6Resolution · 5Budget action · 2Ordinance · 2Staff or committee report · 1Public hearing · 1
  1. 1 Durham Board of Adjustment - Appointments
    The council would appoint Chad Meadows and David S. Morgan to the Board of Adjustment as regular members, with terms ending June 30, 2027.
  2. 2 Durham Workers' Rights Commission - Appointment
    The council would appoint Nina Martin to the Workers' Rights Commission representing the Low Wage Industry category, with a term ending April 30, 2025.
  3. 3 Durham Planning Commission - Appointments
    The council would appoint Malcolm K. Gregory to the Planning Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2027.
  4. 4 Mayor's Council for Women - Appointments
    The council would appoint Sarah J. Cunningham (At-Large) and Krisstonia Spruiell (Ward 1) to the Mayor's Council for Women, with terms ending June 30, 2028.
  5. 5 Citizens Advisory Committee - Appointments
    The council would appoint five members to the Citizens Advisory Committee — Valon Alford, Lea N. Efird-Green, Sherard A. Johnson, Brian W. Langloss, and Shonda Wilson — with terms ending June 30, 2027.
  6. 6 Durham Sports Commission - Appointment
    The council would appoint Jaye Pratt to the Sports Commission, with a term ending June 30, 2027.
  7. 7 Request to Amend the FY2023-24 Budget and Other Capital Project Ordinances
    The council would amend the FY2023-24 city budget ordinance and five capital project ordinances covering general capital improvements, stormwater, transit, the ballpark, and the Durham Performing Arts Center.
  8. 8 Tri-Party Agreement with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and the North Carolina Homebuilders Association for the Construction Training Partnership
    The council would approve a tri-party agreement with the NC Housing Finance Agency and NC Homebuilders Association, providing $71,400 in city housing funds plus a $65,000 NCHFA grant for the Construction Training Program.
  9. 9 Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc for the Dillard Street Apartments
    The council would approve a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. of up to $3,000,000 for the Dillard Street Apartments.
  10. 10 Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for Forever Home Durham Hope VI Preservation Project
    The council would approve a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. of up to $2,900,000 for the Forever Home Durham Hope VI Preservation Project.
  11. 11 Grant Agreement with Development Ventures Inc. for Fayette Place and Forest Hills Heights Redevelopment
    The council would approve a grant agreement with Development Ventures Inc. of up to $1,800,000 for the Fayette Place and Forest Hills Heights redevelopment.
  12. 12 2024 General Obligation Bond Referendum
    The council would introduce two General Obligation Bond Orders — $85,000,000 for parks and recreation, $115,000,000 for streets and sidewalks — and set a public hearing on both for June 17, 2024.
  13. 13 Insurance Plan FY25 - FY27
    The council would authorize the city's FY25-FY27 insurance plan, capping premiums at $3,307,500 for FY25, $3,803,625 for FY26, and $4,374,168 for FY27.
  14. 14 2024 North Carolina Summer Fire Camp Program Grant Project Ordinance
    The council would adopt a grant project ordinance and a $3,500 agreement with the state Office of the Fire Marshal for the Junior Fire Marshal Camp and Bull City Blazers Girls Camp.
  15. 15 Contract with Mosca Design, Inc. for the Corcoran Street Garage Banners Restoration Project
    The council would approve a contract with Mosca Design, Inc., of up to $100,000, to restore banners at the Corcoran Street parking garage.
  16. 16 First Amendment to Contract to Create Public Art for South Ellerbe Restoration Project Using CIP Public Art Funds
    The council would add $45,400 to the public art contract with Silverado Fabricators and Makers Services, LLC, for the South Ellerbe Restoration Project, raising the total to $95,400, and extend completion to October 30, 2026.
  17. 17 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Coronavirus State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) Funds Subaward Agreement Between City of Durham, North Carolina and St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.
    The council would approve an $800,000 ARPA subaward to St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. to support Durham's arts and cultural community.
  18. 18 Contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for Software to Automate the Employee Performance Evaluation Program
    Contract or award Contracts and procurement
    The council would approve a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., of up to $294,106.05, for software to run employee performance evaluations and job descriptions.
  19. 19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Bridging Business Opportunity and Equity Project
    The council would approve a $399,965 ARPA subrecipient agreement with M-Cubed & Co. Global LLC for the Bridging Business Opportunity and Equity Project.
  20. 20 Agreement to Fund Made in Durham Education-to-Career Initiatives
    The council would fund Made In Durham's education-to-career initiatives with up to $150,000.
  21. 21 Contract Amendment #2 for Durham Workforce Development Board, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - NCWorks Career Center Operations with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
    Contract or award Grants and outside funding
    The council would amend the WIOA NCWorks Career Center Operations contract with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., adding $100,000 for July 2024 through September 2025 and raising the contract cap to $300,000.
  22. 22 Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Durham, Central Pines Regional Council and Durham County Regarding Cost Sharing for the Roxboro Rail Trail Master Plan
    The council would join an interlocal agreement with Durham County and the Central Pines Regional Council to share the cost of a planning and feasibility study for the Roxboro Rail Trail.
  23. 23 Resolution Accepting the 2024 Tennis Venue Services Grant from the United States Tennis Association for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park
    The council would accept a US Tennis Association grant to repair tennis courts at Southern Boundaries Park.
  24. 24 Resolution Accepting the Grant from the United States Tennis Association – North Carolina for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park
    The council would accept a second grant, the USTA North Carolina 'Raise the Net' grant, for the same tennis court repairs at Southern Boundaries Park.
  25. 25 Resolution Accepting the Build It Forward Grant from the United States Tennis Association – Southern for the Repair of Tennis Courts at Southern Boundaries Park
    A third USTA grant, the Build It Forward Grant, for the same tennis court repairs at Southern Boundaries Park.
    Referred back to Parks and Recreation Department
  26. 26 2024 First Quarter Crime Report
    Staff or committee report Police and public safety
    The council would receive the 2024 First Quarter Crime Report; the presentation itself was already given at the May 23 work session.
  27. 27 Update to the Vision Zero Resolution
    The council would repeal its earlier resolution supporting Vision Zero Durham (Resolution #10049) and adopt a new Resolution Committing to Vision Zero.
  28. 28 Construction of a New Traffic Signal (05-0811) at US-501/N. Roxboro St and Monk Rd
    Contract or award Roads and transportation
    The council would award a $337,105 contract to ALS of North Carolina, LLC, to build a new traffic signal at US-501/North Roxboro Street and Monk Road, with total project cost, including contingency, capped at $387,670.75.
  29. 29 Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the West End Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Project
    Contract or award Water and sewer
    The council would add $491,900 to the Kimley-Horn and Associates engineering contract for the West End Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Project, raising it to $3,539,717, with total project cost capped at $3,894,000.
  30. 30 Amendment to the Service Contract with Water Worx Services, Incorporated for Residential Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Repair
    Contract or award Water and sewer
    The council would amend the Water Worx Services contract for residential backflow prevention testing and repair, cutting its total from $117,982.50 to $34,153 while expanding scope and extending the term.
  31. 31 Amendment to the Service Contract with Acme Services of Durham, Inc. for Residential Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Repair
    Contract or award Water and sewer
    The council would amend the Acme Services of Durham contract for the same backflow prevention work, cutting its total from $121,732.50 to $42,500 while expanding scope and extending the term.
  32. 32 Professional Services Contract with CriTek Engineering Group, P.C., for the Miscellaneous Waterline Replacement – Phase II Project
    Contract or award Water and sewer
    The council would award a $1,212,050 engineering contract to CriTek Engineering Group, P.C., for the Miscellaneous Waterline Replacement Phase II project, with total cost capped at $1,334,000.
  33. 37 Public Hearing for the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and Fiscal Year 2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
    Public hearing Budget and appropriations
    The council would hold a public hearing on the city manager's proposed FY2024-25 budget and FY2025-30 Capital Improvement Plan.
  34. 38 Proposed City of Durham Fire Department Permit and Inspection Fee Increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
    The council would hold a public hearing on a proposed fire department inspection and permit fee increase for FY2024-25 and consider an ordinance adopting the new fees.

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