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<b><span style="font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">NEWS RELEASE</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">For Immediate Release Date: 01/12/21</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Contact: Public Information Office Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">E-mail: </span></b><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">BOCC Regular Session Highlights from January 11<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham, N.C. – </span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The
Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met virtually on Monday, January 11, 2021, in Regular Session. The virtual option aligns with social distancing requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure the safety of citizens who wish to
participate as well as Board members and Durham County Government staff. Highlights of the meeting include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Chair Brenda Howerton called the Regular Session to order at 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#201F1E;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Minutes of the November 23, December 14 and December 16, 2020, meetings were unanimously approved.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The following Ceremonial Items were approved:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved a Resolution Celebrating & Honoring the Life & Service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The purpose of the resolution is to recognize and
honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to a free and just world. Read the resolution
<a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=5b0c56a9-1772-430e-9b4f-a1a64786ea05.doc">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board proclaimed January 2021 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.
Read the proclamation <a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=2a0974c4-2d39-4387-932e-1149f18aeda2.doc">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners recognized these multiple awards for the Project Team responsible for the new Durham County Main Library: 2020 AIA NC (American Institute of Architects)
Honor Award, The Inaugural Freelon Public Architecture Award & NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) Citation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">A summary of the Consent Agenda follows:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement regarding the City-County Youth Initiatives Manager Position.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment amending the budgets for the outstanding encumbrances at fiscal year-end FY 2019-20. Encumbrances outstanding
at fiscal year-end represent obligations/commitments entered by the County for either services not yet completed or performed, or goods not yet received.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#201F1E;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Durham for Continuation of Durham’s Gang Reduction Strategy in fiscal year 2020-21 and authorize
the County Manager to enter into a consultant services contract with Tytos Consulting in the amount of $42,000 to assist with the 2021 Durham Comprehensive Gang Assessment.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved the sole source exemption for the purchase of a Muffin Monster for the Stirrup Iron Creek Lift Station in the amount of $57,839.19.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved a contract amendment appropriating $124,000 from available General Fund COVID reserve funds to the County’s contract with the Durham Public
Schools Foundation to extend the Hope Learning Centers at Student U, the YMCA, and Kate’s Korner through the end of January 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">County Commissioners approved the FY 2020-2021 Nonprofit agency funding process and final selections and approved a Budget Amendment allocating related funding
of $284,665 to appropriate departments.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Board of Commissioners approved an Interlocal Agreement to Transfer Non-Profit Housing Repair Funds to the City of Durham for Joint City-County Home Repair Programs
The interlocal transfers one quarter ($264,000) to the City over the next 18 months to supplement the City funding and accumulated HOME Consortium funding that had already been lined up to fund these programs.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board received the report on Funding to support $15 Per Hour Increase for DPS Classified Employees report and Budget Amendment appropriating $950,000 General
Fund fund balance supporting January 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2021 implementation. Staff will bring additional recommendations on the remaining $950,000 to the BOCC during the January 25, 2021 meeting.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board reviewed and approved the revised 2021 BOCC Meeting Calendar. The revised calendar includes the September Work Session date change to Thursday, September
9, 2021. That change was due to the observance of Labor Day and the Rosh Hashanah Holiday. Download the revised calendar
<a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=fe529644-b767-4ef2-8679-645ef2ecc592.pdf">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">County Commissioners voted to approve an interlocal cooperation agreement for the division of sales tax between the County of Durham and the City of Durham for
the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 and authorized the County Manager to sign of the agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved a contract amendment with Express Employment Professionals in the amount of $183,193 bringing the total contract amount to $270,061 to
fund COVID-19 Screening to enter Durham County Admin Buildings.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board authorized the County Manager to execute a Corning Inc, Utility Extension Agreement.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved appointments for members to serve as liaisons to various boards and commissions for 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Other business:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Public Health Director Rod Jenkins delivered an update on the status of Coronavirus in Durham County at this time. He announced that Durham County has experienced
151 Coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. Specifically, he provided information about the rollout of vaccine and the current phase we are in. While Durham County has been providing vaccines as a part of Phase 1a, we expect to move into Phase 1b beginning
January 19th. More information will be shared soon. He further urged residents to double down on the 3 W’s due to the surge resulting from holiday travel. Finally, he added that residents should aim to stay at home as much as possible to minimize potential
exposure to Coronavirus in others.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Public Hearings:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the proposed Landscape Manual for Durham 2020 Revisions and to consider recommended revisions. More information
<a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=4986">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="color:#201F1E;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board conducted a public hearing to consider allocating a total of $540,000 to Taysha Gene Therapies and authorize the County Manager to enter into preliminary
negotiations and execute an agreement with the Company. Taysha Gene Therapies, which specializes in Gene Therapy production, will locate in Durham County, creating 201 jobs and investing $75 million. More information
<a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?m=l&id=/matter.aspx?key=5003">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Both Public Hearings were recessed until January 25<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Finally, the Board adjourned into Closed Session.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Announcements:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Community Input Sessions: DSS Main Redevelopment</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
– Durham County is seeking your input on the redevelopment of the former DSS Building located at 220 E. Main St. Please join ONE of the following virtual session by web at
<a href="https://unc.zoom.us/j/95486491179">https://unc.zoom.us/j/95486491179</a> or by phone at 1-877-853-5257 - ID Number: 954-8649-1179 on Saturday, January 16 - 10-11:30 a.m. or Tuesday, January 19 - 5:30-7 p.m.</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Your Feedback is Needed –</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
The City-County Planning Department is ready to present the initial results of input through its draft community objectives. Please visit
<a href="http://www.durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/comprehensiveplan">www.durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/comprehensiveplan</a> now through February 19<sup>th</sup> to share your feedback on the draft community objectives. For additional information about the new
Comprehensive Plan process, please contact City-County Planning Department Senior Planner Lisa Miller at 919-560-4137, ext. 28270.
</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">COVID-19 Vaccines: Durham County Resident Survey –</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
The vaccine has arrived in our community and residents are being asked to take the survey to assist Public Health in meeting your needs. Please visit
<a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/DCoVaccineSurvey">www.tinyurl.com/DCoVaccineSurvey</a> to complete the survey.
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Need Help Paying your Heating Bill? –</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
Beginning January 2<sup>nd</sup> - March 31, 2021, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will open to all Durham County residents. Residents are asked to visit
<a href="https://epass.nc.gov/">https://epass.nc.gov</a> to view eligible criteria and apply for the program.
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Check out <a href="https://events.durhamcountylibrary.org/events">https://events.durhamcountylibrary.org/events</a> for upcoming live virtual programs. Residents can register for events and view the full calendar at the link above.
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Book Harvest 10<sup>th</sup> Annual Book Drive & Community Celebration –</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
Please join Book Harvest as they kick off the 10<sup>th</sup> Annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2021. For more information (time and details) please visit
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/bookharvestnc">www.facebook.com/bookharvestnc</a>.
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">NC4ME & Durham NCWorks Virtual Hiring Event: Find you Career in Durham!</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
– Job seekers are invited to attend a virtual hiring event on January 27<sup>th</sup> from 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please visit
<a href="http://www.nc4me.org/durhamncworks">www.nc4me.org/durhamncworks</a> for additional information. Pre-match registration ends on January 15<sup>th</sup>.</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham Pre-K Family Info Session –</span></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
Residents interested in applying for Durham Pre-K should complete the interest form for the Family Info Session on February 6, 2021. Families will find out program information, application steps and much more. Two sessions will be provided in English (9-10
a.m.) and Spanish (10:30-11:30 a.m.). Please visit <a href="http://www.durhamprek.org">
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Board meetings are cablecast live and rebroadcast on Durham Television Network (DTN) on Spectrum Channel 8. Replays are available on DTN along with
AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Google Fiber Channel 8 and Frontier Communications Channel 70. Meetings can also be viewed on the County’s
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">YouTube channel</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.
To view the agendas and recordings of the BOCC’s Regular Session meetings, visit the
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.dconc.gov/government/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/commissioner-meetings/bocc-live-archived-media-library"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">BOCC’s
Website</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.</span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2021. For more information about BOCC meetings, contact the Clerk to the Board's Office
at (919) 560-0025 or email </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:mtoomer@dconc.gov"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">mtoomer@dconc.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.
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