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<a name="_Hlk61335543"><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></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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: 10/25/21</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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><a href="mailto:publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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 October 25<sup>th</sup></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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, October 25, 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></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Chair Brenda Howerton called the October 25, 2021 Regular Session to order at 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Chair Howerton led the Pledge of Allegiance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The Minutes of the September 27<sup>th</sup> regular session were approved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Deputy Clerk to the Board Macio Carlton Read the BOCC Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Department of Social Services to Administer a New Property Tax Program
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">- The DSS department in partnership with the Tax Administration have developed the Low-Income Homeowners Relief Program. This program will serve
exclusively Durham homeowners who have owned their homes 10 years or more, and who are currently not receiving any state tax subsidies for their property. Eligible homeowners must have incomes less than or equal to 30% of the average median income. More information
will be available throughout the month of October by visiting </span></span><a href="http://www.dconc.gov/dss"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.dconc.gov/dss</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Early Voting for the Municipal General Election -</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
The Durham County Board of Elections wants to help all voters avoid long lines and vote early for the 2021 Municipal General Election! Early voting continues until Saturday, October 30th. To find full details on early voting, visit our website at
</span></span><a href="http://www.dcovotes.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.dcovotes.com</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">,
email </span></span><a href="mailto:elections@dconc.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">elections@dconc.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
or call 919-560-0700. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">2021 Tax Bill Payments -</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"> Durham County Tax
allows citizens the option of making partial payments on real property taxes through January 5, 2022. Payment options include check, bank draft, money order or cash and taxes must be paid by January 5, 2022 to avoid interest and additional costs. For more
information, visit our website at </span></span><a href="http://www.dconc.gov/tax"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.dconc.gov/tax</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
or call 919-560-0300.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Durham County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours -</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Durham County Department of Public Health located at 414 E. Main St., has the following hours to get your free vaccination: · Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. · Friday: Closed
for select events Appointments and walk-ins welcome; however, please note that the clinics are closed between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Visit
</span></span><a href="http://www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.dcopublichealth.org/COVIDVaccines</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
or call 919-560-9217 for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Get Your Flu Shot from Public Health’s Immunization Clinic</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
– Flu Shots are available by appointment at the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) Immunization Clinic. To schedule an appointment, call 919-560-7608. You can get the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine in the same visit! Visit
</span></span><a href="http://www.dcopublichealth.org/fluseason"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.dcopublichealth.org/fluseason</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Veterans Services Can Help –</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"> Veterans, you
served us, now let us serve you and your families. If you served in the military, or if you are a surviving spouse or dependent child of a veteran, Durham County Veteran Services Office is available to assist you in filing claims for VA benefits and services.
Call 919-560-8387 for more information and all services are free. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Durham Comprehensive Plan Update from EngageDurham -</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
Help shape Durham’s future through the new Comprehensive Plan. Now that the Community Goals and Objectives for this plan have been adopted, staff is developing the next phase of fall engagement focusing on describing and mapping places we want to see in the
future of Durham. Visit </span></span><a href="http://www.engagedurham.com/comprehensive-plan"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.engagedurham.com/comprehensive-plan</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The Durham Emergency Communications Center (DECC) Wants You –</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career in a fast paced, high energy environment? The DECC is hiring now. Visit
</span></span><a href="https://bit.ly/911jobs"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://bit.ly/911jobs</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
for more information and to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Community Health Improvement Plans Kick-off Meeting –</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
Join the partnerships for a Healthy Durham to begin the 2022-24 Community Health Improvement Plans process. On Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30 -7:00pm there will be a virtual kickoff meeting held via Zoom. Registration is required. Visit
</span></span><a href="http://www.healthydurham.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">www.healthydurham.org</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">
for more information and to register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Walk and Ride to COVID Awareness –</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"> Community
Vaccination Day on November 6<sup>th</sup> at Durham County Memorial Stadium-Duke Health Preparedness Coalition. Duke Health, Durham County Department of Public Health and other community partners will be holding a COVID-19 Awareness and Vaccination event
on November 6th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium. There will be giveaways, vendors, music, free food and free COVID-19 vaccines. There will be a brief COVID Awareness Walk and a Motorcycle COVID Awareness Ride as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Ceremonial Items:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The Board proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read the proclamation
</span></span><a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=cd6d6b46-f64d-487e-9b77-8fa2c73c35c5.doc"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Durham County Commissioners recognized the Durham County Tax Administration staff for earning the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The Board recognized the Tax Administration staff for earning Thirteen (13) New International Designations. It should be noted that with its earning of 13 new
international designations, Durham County Tax Administration, as a single jurisdiction, earned more new designations that any other jurisdiction in the world last year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">County Commissioners recognized Mr. Tyler Fitts in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) Fire Marshal Division as the “Durham County Firefighter of the Year”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Commissioners proclaimed October 2021 as “National Disability Employment Awareness” Month. Read the proclamation
</span></span><a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=dceec962-aadb-47ca-9298-606edd7764ba.doc"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">The Board approved a resolution supporting Federal Legislation that Protects Workers’ Rights to Form or Join A Union. In general, the bill adds various labor protections
related to employees’ right to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Copies will be sent to Senators Burr and Tillis. Read the resolution
</span></span><a href="http://durhamcounty.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=b3f1491a-b42f-46ef-bad7-5cd7d5beabba.doc"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">here</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">A summary of the Consent Agenda follows:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment to recognize $903,807 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Minority Health (OMH) and Create Three Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Provisional Grant Funded Positions for Public Health.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">County Commissioners approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment for the Library to recognize $134,757 in revenue from the Durham
Library Foundation as the full payment of library support funds for projects in FY2021-22.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment for Social Services to recognize $9,116,036.60 in Additional ERAP funding
through NCPRO (NC Pandemic Recovery Office) from both the Consolidated Appropriations act (CAA) and the American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA) from the state’s allocation for Durham County to provide emergency rental assistance payments for eligible families.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment Ordinance for Social Services to recognize funds in the amount of $984,919.90
as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP 2.0) for Durham County to provide emergency rental assistance payments on behalf of the Department of Treasury.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board voted to increase an existing .60 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) to 1 FTE in Public Health.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham County Board of County Commissioners approved a Capital Project Amendment closing two DPS Capital Projects and
moving unspent 2016 GO Bond funds between multiple Capital Projects. The projects that DPS closed are SH241 (Eno Valley Renovations) and SH288 (Easley Boiler Replacement).<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board refunded the excise tax of $1,016 to the Mann, McGibney & Jordan Law Firm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">County Commissioners approved Tax Releases & Refunds for the month of September 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment for Cooperative Extension to appropriate $423,432 of General Fund fund
balance and approved the Contract Extension with Beyu Caffé to continue home delivered meals for Covid-19 related Food Assistance to Seniors and Vulnerable Populations until March 31, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioners approved a Budget Ordinance Amendment increasing the amount of FY 2021-22 General Fund fund balance appropriated
by $6,341,514 and transferring those funds to the Capital Financing Fund.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Board of Commissioners voted to remove Andrew Holland from the Audit Oversight Committee due to poor attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham County Commissioners made appointments to the following boards:<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Community Child Protection/Child Fatality Prevention Team - Nicholas Tise<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#201F1E;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Criminal Justice Advisory Committee- Darrin Corbin<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Commissioner Burns noted the passing of Hoke County Sheriff Dr. Hubert A. Peterkin who passed this weekend following 30
years in law enforcement. She asked everyone to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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><a href="http://www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">YouTube channel</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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><a href="https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/board-of-commissioners/commissioner-meetings-and-announcements/bocc-agendas-video-library"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">BOCC’s
Website</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><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, November 8, 2021. For more information about BOCC meetings,
contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (919) 560-0025 or email </span></span><a href="mailto:clerk@dconc.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">clerk@dconc.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk61335543"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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