[Durham INC] INC-list Digest, Vol 173, Issue 24

Thu May 30 12:49:55 EDT 2019

Durham Parks Foundation has information about parks projects proposed in each ward for Participatory Budgeting.  www.durhamparksfoundation.org

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Today's Topics:

   1.  BOCC Regular Session Highlights from May 28th (Jones, Henry R.)
   2.  Durham County Interpreter Request Service App Wins National
      Award from NACo (Jones, Henry R.)
   3.  2 more days to vote in participatory budgeting (Pat Carstensen)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 16:38:16 +0000
From: "Jones, Henry R." <hrjones at dconc.gov>
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Subject: [Durham INC] BOCC Regular Session Highlights from May 28th
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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                     Date: 05/29/19
Contact: Public Information Office                   Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020
E-mail: publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov<mailto:publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov>

BOCC Regular Session Highlights from May 28th

Durham, N.C. - The Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Regular Session. Highlights of the meeting include:

  *   Board Chair Wendy Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
  *   County Commissioners proclaimed May 2019 as "Older Americans Month." This month of acknowledgement raises the awareness of the growing needs facing older Americans and their contributions to our county, state and nation. The aging population is the fastest growing population. Read the proclamation here<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov%2fHome%2fShowDocument%3fid%3d28041&c=E,1,Xj7kbMeRbdGhE12uEXx5uILF_JtDH9f3AQvCDp0mMC2pFfKg6bmpCBR_WZ-gj3H9nBVIzStdOVm2ToxM9s6_HUGcGDmyRIkTiVUJzxCQwTu35QoEdpVZbbNr&typo=1>.
  *   The Board recognized 15-year-old A'Meia Mitchell for her life saving actions that helped a gunshot victim in March. A'Meia had recently participated in "Stop the Bleed" training and helped by applying pressure to the wound, having her mother call 911, and refusing to release the pressure until arriving at the hospital. "Stop the Bleed" is a national awareness campaign that trains bystanders to assist until emergency help arrives. A'Meia received a proclamation in honor of her skill and courage in the situation. The victim is home recovering. Read the proclamation here<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov%2fHome%2fShowDocument%3fid%3d28043&c=E,1,6gaqwBLVz5YQLxJhXEqwBg7uvabfHwXhD-OZbAexwwmgt-ILbRH03objNmrD1RFOGrrTkIdjQ2SagRj0HSODz2mr1B1X--4k32XtGVe9NqfofX-oNg,,&typo=1>.
  *   Newly appointed Clerk to the Board Monica W. Toomer was sworn into office by Chair Wendy Jacobs. Toomer previously served as Deputy Clerk to the Board.
  *   The Board voted to appoint Vice Chair James Hill, Jr., as the voting delegate and Commissioner Brenda Howerton as the alternate for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference being held July 12-15, 2019, in Clark County, Nevada. In addition, Commissioners appointed Commissioner Heidi Carter as the voting delegate for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Annual Conference being held on August 22-24, 2019, in Guilford County.
  *   The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of a not to exceed $70,000,000 General Obligation Bond issued pursuant to bond orders for community college, library, museum and school purposes adopted by the Board on August 8, 2016 and made effective on the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the County as a referendum held on November 8, 2016.
  *   The Board continued a Public Hearing to change the zoning atlas for property located in Rougemont at 12907 and 12807 North Roxboro Road and 123 Bill Poole Road. The hearing will be conducted at the Board's June 24th meeting.
  *   The Board of Commissioners made appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
     *   Dangerous Dog Appeal Board - Michelle Digsby
     *   Durham City-County Appearance Commission - Martha Scotford
     *   Durham Hospital Corp. Board of Trustees - Tara Blackley
     *   Memorial Stadium Authority - Dan Moushon
     *   Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Brenda Brown, Jacquelyn Goeking
     *   Public Health Board - Eric Ireland
     *   Women's Commission - Cynthia Bland
     *   Workforce Development Board - Anthony Nelson

(Please note that the Board Highlights now includes announcements of community events)

Announcements

  *   Your Insight Is Needed - As the County prepares the FY2019-20 budget, public comment is a vital component. Please let the Board of County Commissioners know the priorities you support by visiting the online Budget Comment Portal at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov%2f19-20budgetportal&c=E,1,gViXuuJch5OUC4oxBPhb1CLNZmUN4x22ASjcDfuc8FhVtlUpL6KEYLulomHMKRPv3YLF2DsyrWsSTUVlBEtFs4a-zJixbMlMAmgpQwCn3A,,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov%2f19-20budgetportal&c=E,1,-GuEECdy90J4lR7HJh7VvyD2FzHTI9JUeHUI0wuk1cFJvy3J2p3yeX3XbI7q1tuivAJcLJXqDmh6wAmoW5ANfN0SQFPr9p_pEfy1iO4RZYuK5KYV1A,,&typo=1>
  *   Elderly/Disabled Property Tax Relief Deadline is June 1st - Homeowners who are age 65 or older (or totally and permanently disabled) may qualify for significant property tax savings if their 2018 household income was no more than $30,200. For more information, search "tax relief" on https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov&c=E,1,EjnL5-nJD84bs7T97y1nCw3EhyeeGffedEQ1JK4BwDwrziP2kjmOIwaSReN9RHoS1AM90zJKCW9yRiWERYq9TwtkueKdOf-fQR7as8kmR_xKLBO25pU8dg0,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov&c=E,1,69Il_3S7VBUzbqWpjm6ySmQGSi6Xv-RRJ3Zsw7fe86wi5Ocs1_Edf0l52r0N2QDDmRupsGryKYBVCkxtMaLL8MDcGz2Qp_98DoGeQxOQnA,,&typo=1> or call the Tax office at (919) 560-0300.
  *   Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Deadline is June 1st - Veterans who are totally and permanently disabled during their service, or their surviving spouses, may qualify for a $45,000 reduction in their property tax assessment. For more information, search "tax relief" on https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov&c=E,1,RXyTpPKBznRo1hzdcR8472_xQO9fOK2x983f6fSGdJZoPXI_TL5npaVKf3XDilSN7FSMKWJnIWg9HLDCsPbyf3zKyRR9MpMx9Evun4VPiy5_EbYFOgc,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dconc.gov&c=E,1,Vd3Yu-1Ay_QgLsyJhzpdrWNLorLAhAfE3NfAV4SKk_iRFidFsp0ZiJJ8eFawDoKtVVVBZu9kQ9dCrLjmYgG8yrtOwoi82QjNcC8hdz_i&typo=1> or call the Tax office at (919) 560-0300.
  *   Durham County Board of Elections to Conduct Educational Seminars on Voter Identification Requirement - Educational Seminars about voter photo identification requirements will be held between May and August. All seminars are free, and the community is invited to attend the following dates:
     *   North Regional Library - May 30th (6-8 p.m.)
     *   South Regional Library - June 20th (6-8 p.m.)
     *   East Regional Library - July 18th (6-8 p.m.)
     *   Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - August 22nd (6-8 p.m.)
     *   The following seminars will be presented in Spanish: Durham County Health and Human Service Building - July 23rd (10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.)

Board meetings are cablecast live on Durham Television Network (DTN) on Time Warner Cable Channel 8 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99. To view the agendas and recordings of the BOCC's Regular Session meetings, visit the BOCC's Website<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fdurhamcounty.granicus.com%2fViewPublisher.php%3fview_id%3d2&c=E,1,Mk-FROJJwGhWcJ2PBUzyjYV-sVgFbS8A0eSLx_8ppc7zLpq9Ht_b2XFvGWwQKP51ol_MJyk2tljzqqF6t5nDcKee9u8BbqpVptKoMzgUtndQ1UUb&typo=1>.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2019. This meeting will be the Public Hearing on the Durham County Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget. For more information about BOCC meetings, contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (919) 560-0025 or email clerk at dconc.gov<mailto:clerk at dconc.gov>.

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Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 19:00:21 +0000
From: "Jones, Henry R." <hrjones at dconc.gov>
To: "inc-list at lists.deltaforce.net" <inc-list at lists.deltaforce.net>
Subject: [Durham INC] Durham County Interpreter Request Service App
	Wins National Award from NACo
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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                                                    Date: 5/29/19
Contact: Public Information Office                         Phone: (919) 560-0008/Fax: (919) 560-0020
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Durham County Interpreter Request Service App Wins National Award from NACo

Durham, N.C. - Durham County's Interpreter Request Service application, created by the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH), has been recognized with a 2019 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

NACo recognized<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.naco.org%2fblog%2f2019-achievement-award-winners-announced&c=E,1,YWI6j6VlEpwT__lKF3OHdBaZ28x_bL3nr5Jz8GICythfLqqfR5Q6N2piouu6rplWf42UjARlmYCTAlKr72eUeKpkvBlI_LjflYeLSF4_r16JvmvuzvFdNeCkEKPI&typo=1> DCoDPH and Durham County Information Services and Technology (IS&T) Department earlier this month for their collaboration in creating the application that allows Durham County employees to create a request interpreter services from their desktop. The app supports clear communication between the employee and their guest. The app, uploaded to tablets already in use by the DCoDPH Interpreter Unit, serves to bridge the language barrier gap by offering Spanish interpretation more accessible for residents using DCoPH services. In addition, the app, offers an easy to use tool for DCoDPH staff to more efficiently implement the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)<https://www.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas> standards set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

"With this innovation, we have captured most of the requests for services and increased the use of interpreters by employees and guests visiting the Department of Public Health, with a minimum investment," said Interpreter Unit Supervisor Iris Damaris Hernandez. "The innovation has helped standardized the process and has assured staff that if they request the service, someone will come to assist."

Between July 2018 and March 2019, the team recorded 10,339 requests from 16 areas within the department. The new application decreased the average response time to an interpretation request from 15 minutes to 38 seconds. Prior to the new application, the long waits resulted in high usage of the private interpretation phone service for Spanish-speaking guests. Due to this increased capacity, the interpretation team saved 79 percent on costs in March 2019 through decreased use of the interpretation phone service.

"Public Health and IS&T worked together to dramatically improve this business process," said Durham County Chief Information Officer Greg Marrow. "We were able to reduce costs and leverage existing investments by creating an application that utilized existing technology."

NACo will recognize award-winning counties at its 2019 Annual Conference and Exposition<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.naco.org%2fevents%2fnacos-84th-annual-conference-exposition&c=E,1,3KARXG8IdZcZnqEsURRQ7aDjcmJ7XJaH2SC07oSvyjStGDRTGrnKSV9uyQ8akx9mw1JuuuQfqgF5h5GNF9Mu_-1Rox-OEoo5fRNdpZkqbFkEWyM2eg,,&typo=1> July 12-15, 2019, in Clark County, Nevada. NACo President Greg Cox said, "Counties implement innovative programs that enhance residents' quality of life every day. This year's Achievement Award-winning programs demonstrate how counties build healthy, safe and vibrant communities across America."

For more information about this award, contact Joanne F. Pierce, Deputy Public Health Director, at (919) 560-7609 or jpierce at dconc.gov<mailto:jpierce at dconc.gov>.

About the NACo Annual Achievement Award
Started in 1970, NACo's annual Achievement Award Program selects winners in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services the 3,069 counties throughout the United States provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.

About Durham County Department of Public Health Since 1913, the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) works throughout the Durham community to prevent disease, promote health, and protect the environment. Guided by Durham County Government's Strategic Plan, the department works to strengthen the well-being of individuals and families through prevention, education, and partnering with community resources. For more information about DCoDPH, visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dcopublichealth.org&c=E,1,JmjPOHQCQNTEVX9_t9ZYZN9rJNS5mSVGkzkGPWK3rB4XiVaw5Z1Lm6_fw_xz7g2KzkDNBsYo6AhXIfBbOdwNHn_zjNJqEn5Hy--yrKRn&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dcopublichealth.org%2f&c=E,1,opyXz06knIXrWzwehv3h0w735koZ8PhlldOc32jSvIcZHwQrnH6HKzpZfcFPssJhMV1o0pdBPui7mZtJcm1tSiJMR5ShKf8jrw5F0IySlKjt4vHl7w,,&typo=1>, connect with @DCoDPH<https://www.facebook.com/DurhamHealthNC/> on Facebook, or follow @DCoDPH<https://twitter.com/durhamhealthnc> on Twitter.

About Durham County Information Services & Technology The Durham County IS&T Department's mission is to provide leadership in both tactical and strategic planning, implementation and maintenance of information systems in a timely, high-quality, cost-effective manner to all clients of Durham County Government. For more information about IS&T, visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdcotech.org&c=E,1,Q3_OWIqw_U12BMxccoLusFY2WhYvzWYUv96Hb2YBiwW5icDZIQ9bNCtk6xuEcJNM7q7wwykbHLQ3R-jAS8GHdJdEk7U2oz2XH0O9EMahvLm3hGkDyf6L&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fdcotech.org%2f&c=E,1,g-GLRdCQsjqJQG4r5NioaF_4b-jPx4USSfnGA9yItxkHXiowBpxD1BofQMvlRCztaQVsVakxJdfSI91RbyhSq5ISOSw7teJSD7vc3XrKdOHuE7-d8Q9YQuTy7Q,,&typo=1> or follow @DCoTech<https://twitter.com/DCoTech> on Twitter.

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Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 02:18:36 +0000
From: Pat Carstensen <pats1717 at hotmail.com>
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Subject: [Durham INC] 2 more days to vote in participatory budgeting
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Probably preaching to the choir (but hey, the choir sings to someone),
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdurhamnc.gov%2f3747%2fParticipatory-Budgeting&c=E,1,bY8FoXnJh31YNggO9GLJckAo9dMfc_weyslMMXJ7LRPK4y7q084I2yWwKezqlhZXoTheI_c7_yH3bTTSyJPZH9uFIXDHBZlCqzsDB2P2QfgTV1Q,&typo=1
Participatory Budgeting | Durham, NC<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdurhamnc.gov%2f3747%2fParticipatory-Budgeting&c=E,1,7lKxOr_cDcFPFWSi5gcIAUzVE6Vw4SPJKqM2mzaR4xX8EU4NiEdj-EM25mALKtDoZo3bdLlwEji_YA-jHzjXAtKYndSTAa6kU3zADJB2cDNssyW-k-aHEWk,&typo=1>
In 2018, City Council allocated $2.4 million dollars to implement participatory budgeting in the City of Durham. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows residents to directly decide how to spend part of the public budget.
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