The session was held virtually to comply with social distancing requirements to ensure the safety of board members, Durham County staff, and citizens that wished to participate as well. | Stock Photo
The session was held virtually to comply with social distancing requirements to ensure the safety of board members, Durham County staff, and citizens that wished to participate as well. | Stock Photo
The Durham Board of County Commissioners met for a regular session on Sept. 29.
The commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to recognize domestic violence as one of society’s most extensive social problems, the county said in a Sept. 29 release about the virtual meeting.
The commissioners approved the Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan in the amount of $2,901, including the required Durham County DSS Local Match of $66,609.
Property tax releases and refunds for August 2020 were approved. The current year and prior year’s releases and refunds total $12,712.40, the county said.
The commissioners voted to create a full-time equivalent (FTE) county-funded medical/lab director position for Durham County Public Health.
Commissioners approved Easement Agreements with Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC., (DEC) and Dominion Energy for the new EMS Station 1.
The board approved a budget ordinance amendment to recognize $200,000 from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for a Local Economic Development Award (EDA) to then be disbursed by the County to bluebird bio, the county said.
Board members approved a budget ordinance amendment enabling the acceptance of a Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) COVID-19 Response Grant totaling $1,466,840 for Board of Elections related 2020 election costs.
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