The agenda includes several action items, such as the appointment of a member to the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board and the adoption of the FY 2027-28 budget development schedule. Key authorizations include a service and system upgrade agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., a lease agreement for office space at Provident1898 for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and eminent domain action for a sanitary sewer easement. The council will also address U.S. Department of Labor grant project ordinances for workforce development programs, a contract amendment for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, a utility extension agreement, and a service contract for generator maintenance at water management facilities. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for the Sunrock Camden Concrete Manufacturing Plant's major special use permit and site plan.
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The agenda includes several administrative, contractual, and planning items for consideration. Key topics include an appointment to the Durham City-County Environmental Affairs Board, the adoption of the FY 2027-28 budget development schedule, and the authorization of a six-year service and system upgrade agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. The Council will review lease agreements, eminent domain actions for a sanitary sewer easement, and grant project ordinances related to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding. Additional items include contract amendments for workforce development programs, a utility extension agreement for Alma Street Commons, and a service contract for generator maintenance at water management facilities. The session also features presentations regarding the State of the Durham Housing Authority and the Tree Canopy Assessment, followed by a public hearing concerning the Sunrock Camden Concrete Manufacturing Plant major special use permit and site plan.
Oct 22, 2026·Board meeting
Durham City Council Work Session
The City Council Work Session included discussions on water conservation efforts and strategies to address homelessness, specifically focusing on encampment policies and oversight of the Durham Housing Authority. Updates were provided regarding the resurfacing of tennis courts across the city. The City Manager presented the development schedule for the FY2728 budget. Additionally, public comments raised questions regarding mayoral grant applications and administrative operations.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Joint City-County Committee With Durham Public Schools Board Of Education Joint Committee Meeting
The meeting focused on intergovernmental coordination between the City of Durham, Durham County, and Durham Public Schools. Key discussion topics included an analysis of the Durham Minimum Livable Wage (DMLW) policy, specifically its rapid escalation and its impact on internal city pay scales and public sector alignment. The committee also addressed the property tax appeals process, updates on the homelessness strategic framework and housing investments, and public school transportation initiatives involving partnerships with GoDurham. Additionally, the committee reviewed economic indicators and state budget challenges affecting local government financial planning.
