The agenda includes several key administrative and legislative items. These include appointments to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, reception of various performance audits, adoption of the FY 2027-29 Strategic Plan, and approval of the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule. The council will consider various grant acceptances, including for the African American Mayors Association and HUD projects. Additionally, the agenda covers the authorization of service contracts and contract amendments for municipal projects, the acquisition of property and easements, and the sale of surplus property. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the extension of the 2019 Affordable Housing GO Bond Order, comprehensive plan amendments, zoning map changes, and the confirmation of various assessment rolls for street, gutter, paving, and utility improvements.
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The Council held a work session to discuss several key items. Key discussions included the proposed fiscal year budget and capital improvement plan, proposed water and sewer rates, and a professional engineering services contract for the Goose Creek Outfall project. The Council reviewed the City's involuntary commitment transportation plan agreement, including HEART program data and vehicle requirements. They also discussed a contract with Volunteers of America for coordinated entry services, utility relocation and roundabout planning for transportation projects, and HUD-funded pedestrian crossing improvements. Further items included the two-way conversion design for Roxboro and Mangum Streets, the Western Intake Partnership facility project, and a post-storm recovery update for affected neighborhoods. The meeting concluded with the settlement of the upcoming regular meeting agenda.
Feb 27, 2026·Board meeting
Durham City Council Budget Retreat
The meeting centered on the development of a 10-year capital improvement plan. Key discussions included refinements to project status reporting, the prioritization of capital projects, and the challenges of managing construction cost overruns. Finance department representatives detailed the shift from a debt-focused model to a cash flow analysis model to better assess fiscal capacity, maintain credit ratings, and improve transparency regarding project funding and timelines.
