Consent Agenda

2. Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (Discover Durham) – Appointment

To appoint L. Douglas Pender to the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau (Discover Durham) representing Lodging– Full Services with the term to expire on October 31, 2029. 

(Due to the term expiration of L. Douglas Pender) [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: ASHLEE M ADAMS - 919-560-4166 EXT. 12263) (PR# 20621)

3. Approval of City Council Minutes

To approve the City Council Minutes for the following meetings: Minutes from the August 3, 2026 Work Session, August 3, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 6, 2026 Work Session, August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 20, 2026 Work Session, and September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: PAOLA ROLAND - 919-560-4166 EXT. 04166) (PR# 20620)

4. Request to Carryover funding from Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2026-27 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Ordinance, and the Internal Service Funds Spending Plans

To adopt a budget ordinance amending the City of Durham Budget Ordinance as amended, Fiscal Year 2026-27, the same being Ordinance #16645, to appropriate fund balance for the carryover request, appropriate fund balance to recognize encumbrances brought forward from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and make other needed ordinance amendments;

To adopt an ordinance amending the General Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2026-27, as amended, the same being Ordinance # 16646;

To adopt an ordinance amending the Housing Capital Improvement Project Ordinance, Fiscal Year 2026-27, as amended, the same being Ordinance # 16652; and

To adopt a Resolution superseding Resolution #10445 to amend the Internal Service Funds Fiscal Year 2026-27 Financial Plan for the purpose of recognizing encumbrance carryforwards. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: CHRISTINA RIORDAN - 919-560-4111 EXT. 20280) (PR# 20623)

5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant, Grant Project Ordinance

To adopt the FY 2026-2027 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Planning Grant, Grant Project Ordinance in the amount of $158,755, of which $31,751 is a required local match from the General Fund; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $127,004. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: COLIN DAVIS - 984-242-3006 EXT. 22272) (PR# 20624)

6. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant, Grant Project Ordinance

To adopt the FY 2026-2027 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant, Grant Project Ordinance in the amount of $350,218 made up of $170,218 Emergency Solution Grant and $180,000 of City Dedicated Housing Fund funds; and

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement in the amount of $170,218. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: COLIN DAVIS - 984-242-3006 EXT. 22272) (PR# 20625)

7. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract SW-52D LaSalle Street Pedestrian Improvements (TIP# EB-5703)

To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract SW-52D LaSalle Street Pedestrian Improvements Project with GFT Infrastructure, Inc., in the amount of $91,061.10 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $306,057.34. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: CLINT BLACKBURN - 919-560-4326 EXT. 30245) (PR# 20616)

8. Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract SW-45D Cornwallis Road Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Project (TIP# U-4724)

To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Contract SW-45D Cornwallis Road Bike and Pedestrian Facilities Project with ALTA Planning + Design, Inc., in the amount of $157,693.36 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $853,414.17. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: CLINT BLACKBURN - 919-560-4326 EXT. 30245) (PR# 20617)

9. Amendment No. 1 to Contract SD-2026-01, Huntingridge and West Lavender Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements

To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract SD-2026-01, Huntingridge and West Lavender Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements, with White Oak Construction Corp. of N.C., in the amount of $122,533 for a total revised contract amount of $590,242;

To increase the existing contingency fund in the amount of $18,379.95 for a revised, total contingency amount of $88,536.30; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to Contract SD-2026-01, provided the total cost of the contract including contingency does not exceed $678,778.30. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: MEGAN WALSH - 919-560-4326 EXT. 30246) (PR# 20618)

10. Environmental & Geotechnical Professional Services Design Contract with A1 Consulting Group, Inc. for Pre-Regulatory Landfill Parks Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement with A1 Consulting Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $643,415;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $31,342; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the Supplemental Agreement, provided that the total contract amount including contingency funds does not exceed $674,757. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: CHRIS LISZKA - 984-303-8937 EXT. 38937) (PR# 20614)

11. Construction Services Contract with The Daniele Company L.L.C. for the Durham City Hall Reconfiguration Project

A presentation on Durham City Hall Reconfiguration project progress was received during the October 8, 2026 Work Session.

To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with The Daniele Company L.L.C. for the construction of the Durham City Hall Reconfiguration project in an amount not to exceed $547,698;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $83,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the contract with The Daniele Company L.L.C., provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $630,698. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: JOHN PACES-WILES - 919-560-4197 EXT. 21252) (PR# 20615)

12. Agenda Item – Objection After Assessment Roll Confirmation for Curb, Gutter and Paving on Amber Place

To reconsider and affirm the assessment roll for the curb, gutter, and paving improvements to Amber Place from Humphrey Street North to East Pettigrew Street. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: JUSTIN MILLER - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20610)

13. First Amendment to Contract #21588 (Supplemental Agreement #6 to Master Agreement #18908) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Design of Multimodal Improvements on State-Maintained Streets

To authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Contract #21588 (Supplemental Agreement #6 to Master Agreement #18908) for Transportation Engineering On-Call Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $48,000 for a revised, total contract amount not to exceed $296,500. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: LESLIE TRACEY - 919-560-4366 EXT. 36437) (PR# 20605)

14. Supplemental Agreement #4 to Governing Agreement #21549 with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for Design of Duke-Gregson Corridor Improvements

To authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement #4 to Governing Agreement #21549 for Transportation On-Call Services with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,575,169;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $320,000; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the contract, provided that the total contract amount, including existing contingency funds, does not exceed $1,895,169. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: LESLIE TRACEY - 919-560-4366 EXT. 36437) (PR# 20606)

15. Construction Award to Carolina Civilworks Inc. for the Duke University Rd/N Driver St Waterline Replacement

To authorize the City Manager to execute the Duke University Rd/N Driver St Waterline Replacement with Carolina Civilworks Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,137,531;

To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $513,753; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute modifications to the Duke University Rd/N Driver St Waterline Replacement provided that the total contract amount including existing contingency funds does not exceed $5,651,284. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: LISA MITCHELL - 919-560-4381 EXT. 35568) (PR# 20568)

16. Professional Services Contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Brown Water Treatment Plant Filtrate and Lagoon Decant Discharge Upgrades

To authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Brown Water Treatment Plant Filtrate and Lagoon Decant Discharge Upgrades project in an amount not to exceed $343,100; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the contract, provided the total cost of the original contract together with all amendments does not exceed $343,100. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: DANIEL HAMLIN - 919-560-4381 EXT. 35299) (PR# 20569)

17. Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21869 with McKim & Creed, Inc. for the South Durham Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Filter Replacement and Miscellaneous Process Rehabilitation Items Project

To authorize the City Manager to execute contract Amendment No. 1 with McKim & Creed, Inc. for final design, permitting and bidding services for the South Durham Water Reclamation Facility Tertiary Filter Replacement and Miscellaneous Process Rehabilitation Items project in the amount of $5,162,857, for a total, revised contract amount of $6,688,857;

To establish additional contingency funds of $363,686, along with the original unused contract contingency of $152,600, increasing the total contract contingency amount to $516,286; and

To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to the contract, provided the total cost of the original contract together with all amendments does not exceed $7,205,143. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: DAN HAMLIN - 919-560-4381 EXT. 35299) (PR# 20595)

General Business Agenda - Public Hearings

18. Mini Assessment Rolls for Curb, Gutter and Paving, and Water and Sewer Laterals on Chalmers Street

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for the curb, gutter and paving improvement to Chalmers Street from Hemlock Avenue to the north property line of REID 133231.  [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

Motion 2:  To adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for the water and sewer lateral improvement to Chalmers Street from Hemlock Avenue to the north property line of REID 133231. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: JUSTIN MILLER - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20608)

19. Confirmation of Assessment Rolls for Ribbon Paving, Water Main, and Water and Sewer Laterals on Lang Street from Glenco Road East to the East Property Line of REID 164518

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for the ribbon paving improvement to Lang Street from Glenco Road east to the east property line of REID 164518. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

Motion 2: To adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for the water main improvement to Lang Street from Glenco Road east to the east property line of REID 164518. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

Motion 3: To adopt the resolution confirming the assessment roll for the water and sewer lateral improvements to Lang Street from Glenco Road east to the east property line of REID 164518. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: JUSTIN MILLER - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20609)

20. Landmark Designation Report - Cranford-Wannamaker House

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motion:

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance designating the Cranford-Wannamaker House as a local historic landmark, including both the building and the land. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: KARLA ROSENBERG - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20611)

22. Consolidated Annexation – 508 Olive Branch

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing '508 Olive Branch' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with JC Construction LLC. [Approved by Vote 6/1. Ayes: Mayor Williams, Mayor Pro Tempore Caballero and Council Members Burris, Cook, Kopac and Rist. Noes: Council Member Baker. Absent: None.]

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of the Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, county jurisdiction and establishing the same as Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, city jurisdiction. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605. [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: PEYTON BURGESS - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20613)

Supplemental Item

24. Resolution Regarding the Impact of the 2026 Constitutional Amendments on Durham

To adopt a Resolution Regarding the Impact of the 2026 Constitutional Amendments on Durham [Approved by Vote: 7/0]

(Resource Person: COUNCIL MEMBER MATT KOPAC - 919-560-4396) (PR# 20839)

Other Matters

Adjournment: 9:05 PM

No Action Agenda Items for Informational Purposes Only:

The items listed below were discussed at the October 8, 2026 Work Session and won't come up at tonight's Council meeting. That's because they fall into one of these categories: they were informational only and did not need a vote, they were already voted on during the Work Session, they were sent back to staff for more work, or they were public comments that were already heard during the Work Session.

1. Karen Boswell

Public Comments were received during the October 8, 2026 Work Session. No vote is needed.

(Resource Person: MARY S. BROOKS - 919-560-4222 EXT. 11222) (PR# 20653)

21. Consolidated Annexation – Courtyards at Leesville

[This agenda item was referred back to staff during the October 8, 2026 Work Session.]

To conduct a public hearing to receive comments and consider the following motions:

Motion 1: To adopt an ordinance annexing 'Courtyards at Leesville' into the City of Durham and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility extension agreement with Epcon Communities Carolinas, LLC;

Motion 2: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance by taking property out of Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, county jurisdiction, and establishing the same as Planned Development Residential 3.739 and Residential Rural, Falls/Jordan District B Watershed Protection Overlay, city jurisdiction; and

Motion 3: To adopt a Consistency Statement as required by N.C.G.S. Sec. 160D-605.

(Resource Person: PEYTON BURGESS - 919-560-4137 EXT. 04137) (PR# 20612)

23. Capital Investment and Job Creation Incentive Agreement with AbbVie Inc. - Postponed from September 17, 2026 Meeting.  Original PR# 20236

[This Public Hearing has been postponed. There will be no public hearing held and no vote during the October 19, 2026 City Council Meeting.]

To conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments and consider the following motion:

Motion: To authorize the City Manager to execute an economic development incentive agreement with AbbVie Inc. for a total incentive payment amount not to exceed $9,312,721.

(Resource Person: JOSHUA GUNN - 919-560-4965 EXT. 15219) (PR# 20735)