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The board approved minutes for the Nov. 25 regular session and the Nov. 2 work session after a motion by Commissioner Jacobs and a second by Vice Chair Dr. Lee. The consent agenda was later moved by Commissioner Burton and seconded by Commissioner Valentine and approved by voice vote.

Attorney Williamson announced selections for multiple boards and commissions, including William Vademfook for the county resident alternate position on the Board of Adjustments; Thomas Veralt for the Durham County employee position on the Dangerous Dog Appeal Board; Latasha Bestagati and Hope Veneta for at-large seats on the Durham County Women’s Commission; and Eric Faust, Courtney Maguire and Ramsey Ritchie for vacant positions on the Open Space and Trails Commission. The board then voted to appoint the listed individuals (agenda item 24-0790) during the meeting.

The transcript shows unanimous voice approval for the motions recorded during the meeting. Commissioners also discussed the county’s waiting lists for Meals on Wheels and child-care subsidies and asked staff to place those items for future agenda discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioner Meeting Dec 9, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","Durham County commissioners approved the consent agenda (including procurement items), approved minutes and confirmed multiple board and commission appointments during the Dec. 12 meeting.","taxTitle","Durham County, North Carolina","taxId",5765,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671024,"Commissioners approve sheriff's five-year contract for new body-worn and in-car cameras; staff detail retention and access policies",625,2110000,2735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad&start=2110&end=2735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad/thumbnail_2110000.jpg","/articles/6671024/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-sheriffs-five-year-contract-for-new-body-worn-and-in-car-cameras-staff-detail-retention-and-access-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671024-6cee7cde133bf2b2020440e3926ec32c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149754&Signature=bZf29XJW1RkcQ-1SEHlZHyvi~MoP7edneKetyAaTw-jCUohGAiGK56T0h8BKhezCxonr5vshjyLKuMdhtXmIvmC08ThBim5Ruv3vSuLxcGSz3P8DMLggzNIhQCflcBpRhYXMfnmIOhnjoXyoby2sSLwOM4g3YRHvW7XK-5mkIZ~~x0hkLOV6BqVj0jw1p9kiynz49-TlmJ~v0s08QKWMJCE1H4VE5hEChDaec6G5FNwUZHtkx7kdIVWSQwodJF0pMbuqLahKA4tOKlilMskKWKI3L6N3INj2Zp4eulZv7-pJF0t0fwiNtqvFyb58C2JAoxKVeCDCkXZHHc0CpRY34Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year program to replace the sheriff's office body-worn cameras and in-vehicle cameras and authorized the associated procurement as part of the consent agenda.

Vincent Drader, director of technology and emergency communications for the sheriff's office, told commissioners that the department's existing cameras are at end-of-life and that vendor upgrades will make spare parts unavailable after Jan. 1, so replacement is necessary. He described the planned purchase as covering 243 body-worn cameras and 193 in-vehicle units over a five-year contract and said Motorola will replace all cameras at no extra charge in year three to keep the county on an industry-standard replacement cycle.

Drader said the new system will add GPS tracking and live-view capabilities. “The new cameras also give us more capabilities with license plate readers,” he said, adding the live view will let supervisors monitor deputy locations and respond if deputies are in trouble.

Commissioner Sherpa Birkett asked about policies for monitoring and public access. A sheriff's office representative said administrative staff and investigators review footage that requires further investigation and that a new state law requires a court order for public access to body camera footage. The transcript does not supply the statute citation.

The item was part of the consent agenda (listed in the agenda as item 24-0701). Commissioner Burton moved approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Valentine; the consent agenda motion carried on a unanimous voice vote in the transcript.","The board approved a five-year contract to replace aging body-worn and in-car cameras for the sheriff's office and heard staff explain the replacement schedule, capabilities and public-access rules; commissioners asked about lifecycle and oversight.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671026,"Durham County approves ARPA budget realignment and contract amendments; manager outlines compliance controls",872,2684000,3556000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad&start=2684&end=3556","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad/thumbnail_2684000.jpg","/articles/6671026/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-approves-ARPA-budget-realignment-and-contract-amendments-manager-outlines-compliance-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671026-d94d2b5dc475cc055f986c7cd45f6a65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149754&Signature=iDJkNlBxb0uzSOKn1n2GVvRJo~c8VzfGMvfj5p2EVTqOpew3shHtadWfanQ7zy4ptfD83LkBc7T3KMgO3q~So-fqqTU-R-Whwgj~ARwVvcPEEK9FO72x7xrcfxsLHGDBy-S9bN6lyFno1nB-qz0UrSb3Q-FLgwMo9GDj31HH0bq1HXJ-bkquSsluEbNcyxvGg7IthyZZOXDaENw8dl2q0EqsbDrtDsicZT37~G0hkHYtE0BM~dRNE2ixMjzFA98xQ2-18KTC6FBLo~oA7r9UL~qtoK9Imymiw9CRW29h0vKxNCV5XCY9nTNJMpqCjHFmHNhRqWGyqwMgwYYz4TsuEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved a package of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget realignments and contract amendments intended to align funding with final project authorizations and to meet U.S. Treasury encumbrance guidance.

County Manager Hager told the board the action realigns dollars among functional areas where projects ultimately landed and ensures contracts related to ARPA funds were encumbered within federal timelines. “We wanted to make sure we were extra vigilant,” Hager said, noting the county had coordinated with multiple nonprofit partners and established internal compliance reviews.

Hager and staff described nearly 50 projects funded through the county’s ARPA allocation, including water and sewer investments and affordable housing partnerships with the City of Durham. In answering questions from commissioners, Hager said the county will continue internal audits and outside compliance checks and will avoid using ARPA funds where the eligibility is ambiguous.

Commissioner Valentine moved approval of the ARPA budget reconciliation (agenda item 24-0742); the motion was seconded by Commissioner Burton and approved by the board. The same meeting approved related items, including item 24-0793 and a capital project amendment identified in the transcript as CP8028.

Manager Hager described a risk-mitigation approach: if a contractor cannot perform or a project’s quality is in question, staff will recommend realignment of funds to other priorities such as childcare subsidies, food security, or water/sewer projects. Hager said the county maintains internal auditors and compliance staff who review ARPA-funded projects ahead of federal audits.

The board’s action moves ARPA dollars into the functional categories that correspond to final project outcomes and authorizes contract amendments needed to implement the funded projects. The transcript shows the board approved the items by voice vote with all commissioners present saying “aye.”","The board approved an ARPA budget reconciliation package that shifts funds between functional areas to align with final project authorizations and approved related contract and capital amendments; county staff stressed adherence to U.S. Treasury guidance and internal compliance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671027,"Durham County reads resolution designating Jan. 1, 2025, as Emancipation Day",271,1513000,1784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad&start=1513&end=1784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171637-98731e10ca96a7553e95efc91238e5ad/thumbnail_1513000.jpg","/articles/6671027/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-reads-resolution-designating-Jan-1-2025-as-Emancipation-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671027-c117683b11f5aa3c4db9eda68d993a3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149754&Signature=ZVIYOBZwC419ZdqnYXeeDAY23zlIeHqErnRSBo-dn4CXnIy-iTITDYV1O7d7SV-VCfp9uPqhLPglnW-Sv6WFAacIgo07NaKU9qreCH6NCb3adMIJGoeDve8li~yXZ-wnpjDDnXKwIqgz8sd2uI981eL4eGOgRXMC~qlz1yRUPZLVi4KYX9c2ULps~nqdXEtqMcEVyxfGrAmHhLdgyYJNQmJk70HV4O25BkPwhew7or-DsHoJwWZaiiHMRYSrOXWJCO8qJXZt9DfMU0MXV52sn8R5cXtrui6aIwlpIRVZLsWUdT2V3xun3-4NCvwKkxMEiWIvVnFulGUDorDQJ58RpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham County Board of Commissioners read a resolution designating Jan. 1, 2025, as Emancipation Day and heard remarks from community stakeholders, who urged the county to pair the observance with ongoing investments in racial equity programs.

The resolution, read aloud during the Dec. 12 meeting by Vice Chair Dr. Lee, traces Emancipation Day observances in North Carolina back to Jan. 1, 1865, when freed people held public readings and processions in Union-occupied New Bern. It says the observance “honors a legacy of resilience” and encourages residents, businesses and institutions to mark the day with reflection and events.

The county received public comment from Dawn Page, founder of Concerned Black American Citizens, who thanked the board for accepting the proposed resolution and urged follow-up work on economic and procurement support for historically underutilized businesses. “We are eager to work with Durham County and our dedicated community allies to ensure these initiatives receive the fiscal support and collaborative engagement needed,” Page said.

Commissioner Jacobs thanked Page and other community partners, noting that the resolution and accompanying materials educated her about the history of Emancipation Day in North Carolina. Commissioners offered supportive remarks but the meeting transcript does not record a formal motion or roll-call vote adopting the resolution.

The reading and public comments occurred during the regular session under the agenda item titled for the Emancipation Day resolution. The transcript indicates community groups and local stakeholders helped prepare the text and one-page summaries of the observance for public distribution.","The Durham County Board of Commissioners read a resolution recognizing Jan. 1, 2025, as Emancipation Day and heard remarks from community representatives; no formal adoption vote is recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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