Sunday, May 11, 2008

BOCC meeting Monday

On the agenda Monday is yet another vote on rezoning for the Joven apartments (?) project on Ellis Rd. east of 147, in the area north of RTP.  This project might be the one featured in the Herald-Sun a few days ago.  Several streams come together on the site to form a branch of Northeast Creek.  What are the developers going to do to prevent excessive sedimentation and stormwater runoff, and will they preserve any natural areas?  What will happen regarding transportation, and how does this fit with Durham's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?  Joven also owns land along the Creek downstream at Sohi Rd., so it looks like that area is on the way to being built up, though it could be delayed by the mortgage crisis. 
 
Something to watch in the City government is Mayor Bill Bell's proposal to quicken development decisions by more frequently hearing voluntary annexation requests (like the one for Jordan at Southpointe, seemingly because the County was not yielding enough to the developer) and weakening the Planning Commission.  As the article said, the County and community groups will probably (hopefully) resist Bell's proposal. 
 
 

           [Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 for information related to items on the agenda.]

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

Monday, May 12, 2008

County Commissioners' Chambers

200 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina

AGENDA

 

"Public Charge"

 

The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens.  At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chairman will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control.  Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chairman will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.

 

As a courtesy to others, please turn off cell phones during the meeting.

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7:00 P.M. Regular Session

 

1.     Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance                                                                    5 min.

 

2.     Agenda Adjustments                                                                                                                   5 min.

 

3.     Announcements                                                                                                                           5 min.

 

        County Manager Mike Ruffin will present the 2008-2009 Recommended Budget to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.

 

4.     Minutes

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

        a.  April 28, 2008 BOCC/Durham Public Schools

        b.  April 30, 2008 BOCC/Legislative Delegation

 

5.     DSS Recognition—Food and Nutrition Services Achievement of 100% Accuracy

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

For the first time the Department of Social Services' Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps) has maintained a 100% Quality Accuracy Rate.  This covers the Quality Control (QC) review period of October 2006-July 2007.

 

This is a significant achievement on behalf of our clients and the taxpayers of Durham County.  During February, a record 23,279 people in Durham had food on their tables due to the hard work of our Food and Nutrition Services staff.  Achieving this 100% Accuracy Rate represents attention to detail and a high level of accountability under extraordinary circumstances.  During the same time period, Durham has seen major increases in the number of people served in the program and had a high staff turnover rate.

 

The Department is requesting that the Board of Commissioners extend congratulations to Program Manager Pinkie Davis-Boyd and the entire Food and Nutrition Services Team. 

 

Resource Person(s): Pinkie Davis-Boyd, Food and Nutrition Services Program Manager; Rhonda Stevens, Assistant Director; and Sammy Haithcock, DSS Director

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Recommend that the Board of Commissioners recognize the Food and Nutrition Services staff for this accomplishment.

 

6.     Consent Agenda                                                                                                                          15 min.

 

a.   Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000071—Cafeteria Fund Adjustment (approve to reduce the Cafeteria Fund budget from $13,750,000 to $1,424,723);

b.   Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000072—Social Services—Direct Medical Funds (approve with a total increase of $50,000);

c.   Lease Amendment for 501 Willard Street for The Durham Center (authorize the Manager to sign the lease amendment to continue to lease 501 Willard Street for the Durham Center staff for three additional years with one option lease renewal term);

d.   BAN Financing/General Obligation Bonds (accept the Bank of America bid);

e.   Accept the 2007 Annual Report of the Durham Planning Commission;

f.    Contract with Unity Business Systems (approve the contract with UBS in the amount of $41,700 and authorize the Manager to execute the contract);

g.   Approve the Reappointment Request of The Durham Center Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Authority; and

h.   Approve the Resolution in Support of a Regional Shared-Use, Value-Added Food and Agricultural Processing Center.

 

7.    Public Hearing—Zoning Map Change—Joven Northeast Creek Revisions (Z07-46)

                                                                                                                                                     15 min.

To approve a request for a zoning map change for a 189.25-acre site located on the north side of Ellis Road, east of the Durham Freeway, and south of Stone Road.

 

Request: Industrial Light (IL[D]), Commercial General (CG[D]) and Planned Development Residential 4.840 (PDR 4.840) to Industrial Light (IL[D]), Commercial General (CG[D]) and Planned Development Residential 4.840 (PDR 4.840)

 

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the agenda materials; or

 

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Commissioners adopt as support for their actions on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and considering the information provided in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 9-2 on February 12, 2008.  The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.  The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Planning Director and Scott Whiteman, AICP, Planning Supervisor

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed zoning map change and approve it, if appropriate, based on the comments received.

 

8.     Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change—FEMA FIRM Update (TC0800002)

                                                                                                                                                       5 min.

The Board is requested to receive public comments on Text Change—FEMA FIRM Update (TC0800002) and adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 8, Environmental Protection.

 

Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the change.

 

9.    Public Hearing—Reallocation of the 2002 CDBG Scattered Site Housing Program Grant Project Fund for the Purpose of Removing Lead-based Paint

                                                                                                                                                     15 min.

In 2002, Durham County was awarded $400,000 in CDBG Scattered Site Housing funds.  The County has completed rehabilitation on 13 properties since instituting the program.  As a condition of closing out the 2002 grant, the State Inspectors conducted recent site visits at four properties and determined that one of the four needed to have additional lead-based paint removed prior to closing out the grant.  The County, per its last allocation from the State, has residual funds in the amount of $58,236.50 remaining in the Local Option Project Budget in line items entitled "clearance", "relocation assistance", and "administration" activities.  These funds can be reallocated to line item entitled "rehabilitation-private dwellings" activity, which could be used to remove
lead-based paint from the property of Ms. Patricia Painter located at 1311 Thompson Road, Durham, NC.  The estimated cost of removing the lead-based paint from the subject property is undetermined at this point; however, the County may allocate the residual.  Therefore, the Board is being requested to add line item "rehabilitation-private dwellings" to the Local Option Project Budget, and reallocate $58,236.50 to the line item.

 

In order to reallocate funding from the 2002 grant to remove the lead-based paint, the State requires the Board of Commissioners to hold a public hearing.  Therefore, the Board is requested to hold a public hearing and approve reallocating to the 2002 CDBG Scattered Site Housing Program Grant Project Fund in the amount of $58.236.50 

                                                           

This will result in an increase of $58,236.50 for general housing rehabilitation to include the property belonging to Ms. Patricia Painter.  Once the lead abatement has been performed on the Painter property, the County will return the remaining 2002 grant funds to the State.

 

        Resource Person(s): Brian Crawford, President of Leah Consulting, and Catherine Davis, Compliance Manager

 

        County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager's recommendation is that the Board holds a public hearing and approves the re-allocation of $58,236.50 from the 2002 CDBG Scattered Site Housing Program Grant and uses some portion of those funds to remove lead-based paint from the property of Ms. Patricia Painter.

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                                                                                                                                                             1¼ hrs.

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

The polls are open until 7:30

Nearly 2000 people had voted at my precinct by the time I voted this afternoon and more people were coming.  The line went pretty quick though.  There were many candidate poll workers and I saw someone videotaping at one point.

 

Josh Parker heard about my posting and contacted me, so I looked over his website and questionnaire responses again and decided to vote for him after all.  I somewhat like Ellen Reckhow and Becky Heron's decisions on zoning requests and they are definitely aware of concerns in my section of Durham, so I voted for them.  I'm not sure about Michael Page, especially on suburban development, but I think he was critical of the panhandling ordinance and did not argue for the library meeting room fees, so I voted for him also.  Don Moffitt got my vote because I think he would be careful about development and other issues. Brenda Howerton is probably a good choice too, but we can only vote for five county commissioners. 

 

The Durham People's Alliance and the Independent have endorsed Richard Moore for governor, but I don't trust him, and Bev Perdue isn't much different, so I abstained. 

Jim Neal is the most progressive candidate for the US Senate and Hampton Dellinger seems to be the most progressive candidate for lieutenant governor, so I voted for them.

 

I looked at endorsements and candidate websites and decided to follow the People's Alliance and the Independent on the Council of State races, so I voted for Beth Wood for Auditor, Wayne Goodwin for Commissioner of Insurance, Mary Fant Donnan for Commissioner of Labor, for her progressive positions, though I would like to see a progressive Commissioner who has a rank and file working class background, Eddie Davis for Superintendent of Public Instruction (though I voted for June Atkinson last time), and Janet Cowell for Treasurer. 

 

I decided to vote for Mitchell Garrell for District Attorney, though there is not a stark difference in policy between him and Tracey Cline that I can see. 

 

I don't know a lot about the candidates for Court of Appeals, but the Independent has a good argument for incumbent James Wynn and Kristin Ruth, and the PA endorsed them, so I went that way. 

 

For the School Board At-large seat both Leigh Bordley and Nancy Cox seem good, but I decided to vote for Leigh Bordley, though it might be good to have a teacher on the Board.

 

Now the question is whether the results will be reported properly (and of course who won).  I am most worried that votes for Mike Gravel for president will not be mentioned, just as the media has for the most part ignored his candidacy since the beginning and especially for the past few months.  Sorry if you are a supporter, but for my part I'm sick of hearing about how "progressive" Obama and Clinton allegedly are.             

 

Now that I have voted in the primary, I plan to register as independent this summer.  I'm only formally a Democrat and have not participated in any Democratic Party meetings other than votes and that Israel-Palestine forum in 2006.  The statements I heard on a documentary on Nader on PBS a few months ago (it might have been POV) and their treatment of Representative Dennis Kucinich disgust me, so I will make sure their rolls have one less person.   

Monday, May 05, 2008

Vote Tuesday!

The primary elections are Tuesday, and hopefully turnout will be higher than usual.  I am still thinking about who to vote for in several offices, but I will post now and comment if you want to advocate for a candidate.  I will vote in the Democratic primary, and I am saying how I plan to vote, without wholeheartedly endorsing candidates.  There is information at www.heraldsun.com and the News & Observer published a guide.  The Durham People's Alliance has posted candidate questionnaire responses at www.durhampa.org.    
 
As I said before, I think progressive people need to reject Clinton and Obama, so I will vote for Senator Mike Gravel (www.gravel2008.us).  According to the News & Observer, Gravel is still a Democrat, so any votes for him should count. 
 
Rep. David Price is up for re-election this fall and has no Democratic challengers this year, but after his vote for a resolution supporting Israel's war against Lebanon and his inaction against Bush and Cheney he does not deserve my vote, even if he is the most left representative in the state. 
 
I don't like either of the Democratic candidates for governor at this point, but I might vote for Bev Perdue.  For lieutenant governor I am leaning towards Hampton Dellinger. 
 
For the commissioner of labor, I want to endorse Ty Richardson, since he is a blue collar worker, but May Fant Donnan goes into more detail about her positions. 
 
In the County Commissioner election, I think I will vote for Reckhow, Heron, Page, Moffitt, and Howerton.  I would like to vote for Josh Parker because he is a politically active peer, but he seems slight less progressive. 
 
I haven't looked at the district attorney race much.  So far Mitchell Garrell seems good, but there are good arguments for Tracey Cline too. 
 
There are several other races I need to look into before Tuesday. 

Friday, May 02, 2008

County and City meetings Monday evening

Below are the agendas for Monday evening, and there are a few zoning items on the City agenda.  Over the weekend I plan to post on Tuesday's election. 
 
There are also several events coming up.  Monday in the Wake County Superior Court there will be a hearing of the Libertarian and Green party lawsuit against NC's discriminatory ballot access rules.  I think Tuesday is when the Farm Labor Organizing Committee is protesting against Reynolds.  Friday there is something about the Freightliner 5.  This week UNC arrested the sit-in students.  
 
Board of County Commissioners
 
   [Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 for information related to items on the agenda.]

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

Monday, May 5, 2008

9:00 A.M. Worksession

AGENDA


 

1.     Annual Review of the Jail Population Management Contract with the District Attorney and Public Defender

                                                                                                                                                            30 min.

        In 2005, the County entered into an agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to fund one assistant district attorney ($40,653) and one assistant public defender ($45,402) for the ADA Bond Hearing Project (AOC Contract).  The main purpose of the attorney positions is to handle bond reduction motions at first appearance hearings, early identification of cases eligible for expedited disposition, and the enhancement of jail population management reduction in Durham County.  The attorneys work under the supervisor of the District Attorney and Public Defender.

 

        The District Attorney and Public Defender will be present to discuss their performance under the agreements.

 

        Resource Person(s): David Saaks, District Attorney; Lawrence Campbell, Public Defender

 

        County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation and advise if any additional information or action is necessary.

 

2.     Greenfire Development—Phase II Downtown Development Project

                                                                                                                                                            30 min.

Greenfire Development is a local community development company whose mission is to improve the overall quality of life in Durham by creating opportunities for people to live, work, play, and invest in a vibrant downtown area.  Greenfire's specific interest is the revitalization of underutilized and historic properties using its green building expertise to build sustainable, mixed-use projects. 

 

The Board is requested to receive a presentation by Greenfire Development on its Phase II Downtown Development Project which has been modeled after Durham's recently approved 2007 Downtown Master Plan.

 

Resource Person(s): Michael Lemanski, Founding Partner; Carl Webb, Partner; and Allison Moy, Development Associate, Greenfire Development

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation.


3.     Fiscal Year 2008-09 Tax Base

                                                                                                                                                            15 min.

The Board is requested to receive a presentation from the Tax Administrator and the Tax Valuation Work Group concerning projections on the 2008-09 tax base for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Resource Person(s): Kimberly Simpson, Tax Administrator; Pam Meyer, Budget Director; and George Quick, Finance Director

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners receive the presentation from the tax valuation work group.

 

4.     Briefing on Proposal for Durham County to Host Urban Libraries Council Partners for Success Conference

                                                                                                                                                            10 min.

On Tuesday, May 13, Urban Libraries Council staff will make a site visit to Durham to meet with the local planning team for the December 2009 conference "Partners for Success: Regional Solutions for Local Vitality."  Durham County Library is the lead partner with Wake County Libraries in its proposal to host this conference at the Durham Civic Center complex for 250 people including the key elected officials, library trustees, and library directors. 

 

Resource Person(s): Hampton "Skip" Auld, Library Director

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Commissioners receive this information.

 

5.     Closed Session

                                                                                                                                                            20 min.

The Board of Commissioners is requested to adjourn to closed session to instruct the staff concerning the position to be taken in negotiating the material terms for the acquisition of real properties pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(5).

 

The property is located at 508 E. Umstead Street, Durham, NC 27701.  The property owner is Durham Colored Library Inc., James A. Welch, 2740 Montgomery St., Durham, NC 27705.  The property is adjacent to the Stanford L. Warren Library.

 

Resource Person(s): Wendell Davis, Deputy County Manager; Hampton "Skip" Auld, Library Director

 

                                                                                                                                                            ______

                                                                                                                                                            1¾ hrs.

 

City Council

 

The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm

Call To Order

Moment Of Silent Meditation

Pledge Of Allegiance

Roll Call

Ceremonial Items

Announcements By Council

Priority Items By The City Manager, City Attorney And City Clerk

[Consent Agenda]

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

To approve City Council minutes for the April 7, 2008 City Council Meeting; and

To approve City Council action taken at the March 20, 2008 City Council Work Session.

(Resource Person: D. Ann Gray – 4166) (PR# 4952)

2. Capital Program Advisory Committee - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for citizens to fill four (4) vacancies on the Capital Program Advisory Committee to represent PAC 3, PAC 4, PAC 5 and Financial Management with the terms to expire on March 31, 2010.

(Due to the terms expiring of Keith D. Burns, Harold L. Chestnut and Charles D. Watts, Jr.)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #2 - 10 pages) (PR# 4927)

3. Human Relations Commission - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for citizens to fill two (2) vacancies on the Human Relations Commission for a Non-Minority Female and an Other Racial Minority Group Female with the terms to expire on June 30, 2011.

(Due to the resignation of Kristen Dubay and a vacancy)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #3 – 6 pages) (PR# 4937)

4. Citizens Advisory Committee - Receipt and Acceptance of an Application

To receive and accept an application for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Citizens Advisory Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2010.

(Due to the expired term of Lanya Shapiro)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #4 - 3 pages) (PR# 4938)

5. Cable TV Advisory Board - Receipt and Acceptance of an Application

To receive and accept an application for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Cable TV Advisory Board with the term to expire on October 31, 2008.

(Due to a vacancy)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #5 - 3 pages) (Attachment # - 3 pages) (PR# 4939)

6. Workforce Development Board - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications and Appointments

To receive and accept applications and to appoint Alfred L. Sullivan and David Mooring to the Workforce Development Board to represent Private Sector with the terms to expire on June 30, 2010 as recommended by the Durham Chamber of Commerce.

(Due to vacancies)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #6 - 7 pages) (PR# 4940)

7. Durham Planning Commission - Receipt and Acceptance of Applications

To receive and accept applications for citizens to fill two (2) vacancies on the Durham Planning Commission to represent District 2 and District 3 with the terms to expire on June 30, 2011.

(Due to the terms expiring of Jon Kuczynski and Benjamin Greene)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #7 - 8 pages) (PR# 4941)

8. Durham Historic Preservation Commission - Receipt and Acceptance of an Application

To receive and accept an application for a citizen to fill one (1) vacancy on the Durham Historic Preservation Commission representing Historian with the term to expire on September 1, 2010.

(Due to the resignation of Beth Mulvaney)

(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #8 - 3 pages) (PR# 4949)

9. Bids – Term Contract for Sodium Hydroxide

To accept the bid from Brenntag Southeast, Inc. in the amount of $1,238,290.00 for providing the City with its estimated two (2) years requirements for Sodium Hydroxide;

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brenntag Southeast, Inc. in the amount of $1,238,290.00 for providing the City with its estimated two (2) years requirements for Sodium Hydroxide; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.

(Resource Persons: Joseph W. Clark – 4132 and Vicki Westbrook – 4381) (Attachment #9 - 5 pages) (PR# 4944)

10. Street Closing - A 150.71 Linear Foot Unnamed Alley off Chapel Hill Road (SC0800001)

To adopt a Resolution to set a public hearing on June 2, 2008 for the proposed closing of a 150.71 linear foot unnamed alley off Chapel Hill Road.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP - 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #10 - 6 pages) (PR# 4960)

11. Setting Public Hearings for the Confirmation of Assessment Rolls

To adopt resolutions setting public hearings for May 19, 2008, for confirmation of the following assessment rolls:

Curb, Gutter and Paving on Castlerock Drive from NC Hwy 55 to end of cul-de-sac;

Curb, Gutter and Paving on Dial Drive from S. Alston Avenue East to East Property Line of Tax Map 555-11-16;

Water and Sewer Laterals on Dial Drive from S. Alston Avenue East to East Property Line of Tax Map 555-11-16; Sewer Main on Dial Drive from S. Alston Avenue East to East Property Line of Tax Map 555-11-16;

Curb, Gutter and Paving on Beebe Drive from Barbee Road to West Property Line of Tax Map 517-1-12A;

Water and Sewer Laterals on Beebe Drive from Barbee Road to West Property Line of Tax Map 517-1-12A; and

Water Main on Beebe Drive from Barbee Road to West Property Line of Tax Map 517-1-12A.

(Resource Persons: Edward R. Venable and Nathan L. McHenry – 4326) (Attachment #11 - 4 pages) (PR# 4917)

12. Contract to Audit Accounts for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

To authorize the City Manager, the Mayor, and the ASOC Chairperson to execute a contract with McGladrey & Pullen at a cost of $136,500.00, plus out-of-pocket expenses, to provide audit services to the City of Durham for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.

(Resource Person: Kevin Neuman – 1323 ext. 235) (Attachment #12 - 14 pages) (PR# 4978)

13. Amendment to Sub-recipient Agreement with Durham County Habitat for Humanity

To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing Sub-recipient Agreement between Durham County Habitat for Humanity and the City of Durham; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the amendment before execution provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not lessen the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #13 - 7 pages) (PR# 4953)

14. Community Development Block Grant Sub-recipient Contract with Durham County Habitat for Humanity for Acquisition/Demolition of Three (3) Single Family Vacant Lots in Southwest Central Durham

To authorize the expenditure of up to $71,665.00 in FY 07-08 CDBG funds for acquisition/demolition;

To authorize the City Manager to execute a Sub-recipient Contract with Durham County Habitat for Humanity in an amount up to $71,665.00 to acquire/demolish three properties, located at 1011 and 1103 Morehead Avenue and 1006 Fairview Street; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement and other related documents before execution, provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not lessen the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #14 - 26 pages) (PR# 4956)

15. Amendment to Contract between the City of Durham and E.G. & G., Inc. for Streetscape Design and Planning Services to Increase Scope of Services, Contract Termination Date and Contract Amount

To authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Contract between the City of Durham and E.G. & G., Inc. for Streetscape Design and Planning Services in Targeted Community Development Areas increasing the original contract amount by $61,980.00 for a total contract amount of $299,945.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract Amendment as may be necessary so as long as they do not increase the amount paid by the City nor limit the benefits to be received by the City.

(Resource Person: Chris Dickey – 4965 ext. 204) (Attachment #15 - 11 pages) (PR# 4915)

16. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2008 Brownfields Job Training Grant Project Ordinance

To authorize the City Manager to accept the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2008 Brownfields Job Training Grant by executing the grant documents; and

To adopt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY 2008 Brownfields Job Training Grant Project Ordinance.

(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #16 - 5 pages) (PR# 4971)

17. Installment Financing Contract Series 2008

To adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Durham, North Carolina, Authorizing the Negotiation of an Installment Financing Contract, Directing the Publication of Notice with Respect Thereto and Providing for Certain other Related Matters Thereto.

(Resource Person: John Allore – 1330 ext. 262) (Attachment #17 - 12 pages) (PR# 4965)

18. Contracts PM08a and PM08b for Parks Maintenance Mowing, Trimming and Litter and Debris Removal, Zones A and B

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Realiscape, Inc. for Contract PM08A, Parks Maintenance Mowing, Trimming and Litter and Debris Removal, Zone A, in the amount of $243,695.82;

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and that the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the agreement,

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Trugreen Landcare LLC for Contract PM08B, Parks Maintenance Mowing, Trimming and Litter and Debris Removal, Zone B, in the amount of $469,747.88; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and that the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the agreement.

(Resource Person: Kevin Lilley – 4197) (Attachment #18 - 50 pages) (PR# 4964)

19. Increase CMAR Contract Cap for Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

To authorize the City Manager to increase the Skanska contract contingency by $2,425,000.00 thereby increasing the Skanska GMP limit from$36,380,060.00 to $38,805,060.00.

(Resource Person: Chris Krueger - 919-201-3629) (Attachment #19 - 2 pages) (PR# 4914)

20. Proposed Acquisition of Property Located at 5418 and 5420 Fayetteville Road for Phase II of the Fayetteville Road Widening Project

To approve the fee simple absolute acquisition of land and improvements from the Willie Belser Heirs (Parcel ID #147697 and 147698) for $99,000.00.

(Resource Person: Judy Simuel – 4197 ext. 244) (Attachment #20 - 3 pages) (PR# 4948)

21. Proposed Sale of 2218 E. Main Street (Parcel 112294) to Mack Vickers

To accept the back-up offer of $500.00 from Mack L. Vickers, Jr. to purchase 2218 E. Main Street, Parcel 111833, City Tract # 489; and

To authorize the City Manager to sell and the Mayor to convey the property with a non-warranty deed subject to reservations and easements to be retained by the City of Durham.

(Resource Person: Donna Lunsford – 4197 ext. 242) (Attachment #21 - 8 pages) (PR# 4973)

22. Amendment No.2 to Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager & Amendment to the Agreement to Design Renovations for the Solid Waste Transfer Station between the City of Durham and KCI Associates of North Carolina, P.A.

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 with Balfour Beatty Construction for the renovation of the Solid Waste Transfer Station, if the final Guaranteed Maximum Price does not exceed $794,869.00;

To establish a project contingency equal to the difference between $840,169.00, which is the full amount budgeted for construction phase services, and the final GMP;

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders on the Solid Waste Transfer Station Project, provided the total project cost does not exceed the amount budgeted for construction phase services;

To authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Amendment to the "Agreement to Design Renovations for the Solid Waste Transfer Station between the City of Durham and KCI Associates of North Carolina, P.A" to increase the contract amount by $6,429.00 for a total amount of $31,729.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the compensation to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City.

(Resource Person: Lesa Rikard – 4197 ext. 258) (Attachment #22 - 13 pages) (PR# 4974)

23. Proposed Sale of Parcel #S 108616, 108617 and 108618 to Self-Help Ventures for Affordable Housing and Amendment to FY 06-07 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreement with Self Help CDC

To declare Parcel #s108616, 108617, 108618 surplus;

To adopt a Resolution authorizing the private sale of Parcel #s 108616, 108617 and 108618 to Self-Help Ventures Fund under G. S. 160A-279;

To authorize the City Manager to execute and make changes to the Development Agreement and Right of Entry Agreement prior to execution;

To authorize the Mayor to convey the properties by a non-warranty Deed; and

To authorize the City Manager to amend the FY 06-07 CDBG Sub-recipient Agreement with Self Help CDC.

(Resource Person: Sandra Harper – 4197 ext. 243) (Attachment #23 – 20 pages) (PR# 4975)

24. 2007 Annual Report of the Development Review Board

To receive the 2007 Annual Report of the Development Review Board.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #24 - 3 pages) (PR# 4942)

25. Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of Equipment to be used for Police Operations

To approve the Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for the purchase of equipment to be used for police operations.

(Resource Person: Captain L. L. Clyburn – 4322) (Attachment #25 - 3 pages) (PR# 4959)

26. Contract for Domestic Violence Project and Community Life Court

To authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Durham and the County of Durham under which $15,000.00 will be reimbursed to the County to fund a portion of salary and benefits for one (1) ADA Position for the 14th Judicial District to prosecute domestic violence cases for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008.

(Resource Person: Jesse Burwell – 4589) (Attachment #26 - 5 pages) (PR# 5008)

27. Contract ST-228, 2008 Street Repairs and Resurfacing

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for ST-228 Street Repairs and Resurfacing with Barnhill Contracting Company in the amount of $1,474,579.50;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $221,186.93 (15%); and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate change orders provided that the cost of all change orders does not exceed $221,186.93 and the total project cost does not exceed $1,695,766.43.

(Resource Person: Edward R. Venable – 4326 ext. 233) (Attachment #27 - 2 pages) (PR# 4910)

28. Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with Real Estate Associates, Inc. to Serve Brightleaf Commons

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a water and sewer extension agreement with Real Estate Associates to serve Brightleaf Commons; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326) (Attachment #28 - 11 pages) (PR# 4923)

29. Water and Sewer Extension Agreement with EPCON Communities Carolinas, LLC to Serve EPCON Neighborhood

To authorize the City Manager to enter into a water and sewer extension agreement with EPCON Communities Carolinas, LLC to serve EPCON Neighborhood; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract prior to execution provided that such modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and do not significantly decrease the obligations of the contractor.

(Resource Person: Robert N. Joyner – 4326) (Attachment #29 - 10 pages) (PR# 4936)

30. Contract Amendment ST-227 Street Improvements

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment for ST-227 Street Improvements in the amount of $1,330,000.00; and

To authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.

(Resource Person: Edward R Venable – 4326 ext. 233) (Attachment #30 - 3 pages) (PR# 4967)

31. Approval of a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for City of Durham Rainfall and Streamflow Network

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey and to pay, under such agreement, and additional letters implementing such agreement, an amount of up to $172,000.00 for the time period in the agreement, for capital expenses associated with the precipitation and stream flow monitoring system; and

To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the Joint Funding Agreement provided such changes do not increase the City's obligations or substantially modify the intent or material conditions of the project to the detriment of the City.

(Resource Person: John Cox – 1328 ext. 251) (Attachment #31 - 8 pages) (PR# 4972)

33. Homeownership Purchase Programs Update

To receive the report on two enhanced homeownership purchase programs – Neighborhood Incentive Program (NIP) and Individual Development Account (IDA) Program – and changes to the housing purchase program underwriting guidelines.

(Resource Person: Juanita Massenburg – 4570 ext. 240) (Attachment #33 - 8 pages) (PR# 4920)

37 – 38. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.

39. Approval of the FY 2008-09 Annual Action Plan for the Use of CDBG, HOME, ADDI and ESG Funds

To approve the FY 2008-09 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG, HOME, ADDI and ESG funds for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Attachment A);

To authorize the City Manager to execute all administrative requirements and contractual documents necessary for implementation of the Annual Action Plan to include all CDBG, HOME/ADDI and ESG program agreements and related documents;

To adopt the City of Durham/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant project ordinance in the amount of $1,996,798.00 (Attachment B);

To adopt the City of Durham/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME Investment Partnerships Program/American Dream Down payment Initiative grant project ordinance in the amount of $1,404,985.00 (Attachment C); and

To adopt the City of Durham/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Shelter Grant project ordinance in the amount of $84,684.00 (Attachment D).

(Resource Person: Wilmur Conyers – 4570 ext. 277) (Attachment #39 - 60 pages) (PR# 4935)

40 – 45. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.

49. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

51. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.

52. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.

[General Business Agenda]

Assessments and Improvements

49. Adoption of Proposed Water and Sewer Rates for FY 2008-2009

To adopt an Ordinance amending Durham City Code Section 70-51, Monthly Rates for Water Service, Sewer Service, and Water and Sewer Service and adopting revised fees in the City's Fee Schedule with an effective date on June 1, 2008; and

To adopt an Ordinance amending Durham City Code Section 70-50(a) pertaining to Water and Sewer Capital Facilities Fees and adopting revised fees in the City's Fee Schedule with an effective date of September 1, 2008.

(Resource Person: Don Greeley – 4381) (Attachment #49 –10 pages) (PR# 5007)

52. Purchase and Contract Approval Thresholds

To adopt a Resolution to supersede Resolution #7638 and grant the City Manager authority to make, approve, award, execute and amend service contracts as long as the original or amended amount of the contract does not exceed $150,000.00 for services; and

To direct the City Manager to make a recommendation, to the appropriate Council committee, for a local act to be adopted by the N. C. General Assembly during 2009 that will allow the Council to delegate authority to the City Manager to make, approve, award and execute the purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials and equipment, and contracts for construction and repair contracts with dollar amount limits as specified by the Council.

(Resource Person: Arche McAdoo – 4455) (Attachment #52 – 4 pages) (PR# 4595)

[General Business Agenda – Public Hearings]

37. Mini Assessment Roll for Sewer Main on Hillock Place from West Property Line of Tax Map 821-1-6 to North Property Line of Tax Map 821-1-7H

To find that the property of County of Durham, identified as Hillock Place, Lot 1, PIN 0814-02-55-2161, has not benefited from the sewer main improvement at this time and to relieve the assessment in the amount of $3,783.03 with the provision that a future frontage charge will be due and payable at the prevailing rate should the property connect to the sewer (in accordance with City policy).

(Resource Persons: Edward R. Venable and Nathan L. McHenry - 4326) (Attachment #37 - 1 page) (PR# 4918)

38. Mini Assessment Roll for Water Main on Massey Chapel Road from Abron Drive to Fayetteville Road

To find that the property of Sarah Nicholson, identified as 7722 Massey Chapel Road, PIN 0718-04-61-6104, has benefited from the water main improvement and to confirm the assessment in the original amount of $1,920.00 with the terms of payment to be those specified by the Assessment Hardship Policy.

(Resource Persons: Edward R. Venable and Nathan L. McHenry – 4326) (Attachment #38 - 1 page) (PR# 4919)

40. T.W. Alexander Properties (Z07-24)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for T.W. Alexander Properties (Z07-24);

To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z07-24 out of CN, RS-M, and RR and placing same in and establishing same as OI(D) and CN(D); and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, should the pending plan amendment (A07-09) be approved, and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials; or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, should the plan amendment be approved, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, should the plan amendment be approved, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Denial, 7-4 on March 11, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission does not believe this request is reasonable or in the public interest in light of the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing. The Commission recommends denial based on concerns regarding impact on the environment and inadequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities provided in the development plan.

[The site is located between South Alston Avenue and T.W. Alexander Drive, south of Stonesthrow Lane. PINs: 0737-01-47-4898, -48-5553]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #40 - 37 pages) (PR# 4945)

41. McClain Houses (Z0800006)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for McClain Houses (Z0800006);

To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z0800006 out of RR placing same in and establishing same as RS-10; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials; or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 11-0 on March 11, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

[The site is located at the northeast corner of Cheek Road and Roane Street. PINs: 0842-17-20-3753, -3898)]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #41 - 14 pages) (PR# 4947)

42. Sierra Initial (Z07-14A)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the initial zoning map change for Sierra Initial (Z07-14A);

To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish PDR 3.000, RR; F/J-B zoning for the property described in the attached staff report; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest given that this reflects the zoning of the property in the County and in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on annexation by the Council and the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the resolution adopted by the Commission on December 13, 2005 and attached to the staff report.

[The site is located on the east side of Doc Nichols Road, north of Leesville Road and east of Olive Branch Road. PIN's 0860-03-33-3314, -01-20-8767, 0767-01-27-6679, -28-5772]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #42 - 17 pages) (PR# 4926)

43. Plan Amendment – T.W. Alexander Properties (A07-09)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the T.W. Alexander Properties (A07-09) Plan Amendment; and

To adopt a Resolution to Change the Land Use designation on the Future Land Use Map of the Durham Comprehensive Plan from Office to Commercial and Commercial to Office.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #43 - 13 pages) (PR# 4911)

44. Southwest Regional Library (Z0800004)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for Southwest Regional Library (Z0800004);

To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z0800004 out of OI(D) and RS-10 and placing same in and establishing same as OI; and

To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials; or

Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.

Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.

Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 11-0 on March 11, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.

[The site is located on the east side of Shannon Road, north of Old Chapel Hill Road, south of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway. PINs: 0810-14-33-4686, -5910, -34-5036)]

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #44 - 15 pages) (PR# 4946)

45. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment – FEMA Firm Update (TC0800002)

To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change – FEMA Firm Update (TC0800002); and

To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, incorporating revisions to Article 8, Environmental Protection.

(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #45 - 5 pages) (PR# 4977)

51. Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Impact Fee Revisions

To conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2008 to receive citizen's comments on proposed changes to the Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Ordinance (Durham City Code - Chapter 25); and

To adopt the revised Street, Parks and Recreation and Open Space Ordinance (Durham City Code - Chapter 25).

(Resource Person: Julie Brenman – 4111 ext. 282) (Attachment #51 – 23 pages) (PR# 5022)

[Supplimental Agenda]

[Adjournment]