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 19, 2026·Board meeting
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The council addressed several items, including the appointment of a member to the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau and the approval of budget ordinances related to the carryover of funding from the previous fiscal year, as well as amendments to capital improvement plans. Grant agreements were authorized for HUD Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions programs. Multiple contracts and amendments were approved for infrastructure projects, including pedestrian improvements on LaSalle Street and Cornwallis Road, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, environmental and geotechnical services for landfill parks, the City Hall Reconfiguration project, and water-related facility improvements. Public hearings were conducted for assessment rolls on Chalmers Street and Lang Street, the historic designation of the Cranford-Wannamaker House, and the annexation of property at 508 Olive Branch. Finally, a resolution regarding the impact of constitutional amendments was adopted.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Durham City Council Action Agenda
The meeting addressed various municipal actions, including appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Durham Board of Adjustment. The Council authorized state and federal lobbying contracts, reviewed financial reports, and approved procurement contracts for fire trucks, bus fleet expansion, and professional consulting services. Key infrastructure items included construction awards for water replacement projects, design agreements for parking facility improvements, and eminent domain actions for sidewalk and bike path developments. Additionally, the Council held public hearings regarding multiple consolidated annexations and approved utility extension agreements.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda features proclamations for 919 Day and National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day, along with appointments to the Racial Equity Commission, Human Relations Commission, and Mayor's Council for Women. Business items include the authorization of easement agreements, loan modifications for housing, street and utility infrastructure acceptances, and amendments to the Transit Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider contract awards for water treatment and sewer lining programs, an endorsement of violence reduction recommendations, and a resolution supporting tenant unions. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled for multiple annexation requests, and the council will review a transportation improvement agreement for the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail.
