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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 27, 2025
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1. BULLS ACADEMY Cohort 11 Info Session - Open Enrollment for Cohort 11 of the Bulls Academy is now open, but you must join the February 5th session to receive the application. Please visit www.madeindurham.org/bulls-academy to gain access to the information session and to receive additional information.
2. Open Office Hours with Planning Staff - The Durham City-County Planning Department is updating the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)! The UDO sets the rules for how land is developed in Durham, and we want your input! We will be hosting recurring office hours throughout the project. Drop in with your questions and feedback at the Durham County Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St.) on First Thursdays 3-6 p.m. and Third Thursdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through August 2025. Website: https://engagedurham.com/35/New-UDO. Contact: NewUDO@DurhamNC.gov.
3. 2025 General Reappraisal - Reappraisal is the process of taking a Jan.1, 2025, market value "snapshot" of all real property. It resets taxable values to its current market value and is required by North Carolina General Statute ?105-286. Durham County is completing reappraisals and new values will be mailed in early March. More information at www.dconc.gov/tax, call 919-560-0300, or email tax-reval@dconc.gov.
4. An Evening to Shine from DPS - The Durham Public Schools Foundation (DPSF) and Durham Public Schools (DPS) are excited to announce the annual student arts showcase and scholarship fundraising event, An Evening to Shine, at the Durham Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Guided by vocal clinicians, artists, and choreographers, over 500 elementary, middle, and high school students will display their vocal, dance, and visual arts talents in front of over 2,500 community members. Proceeds from An Evening to Shine support the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund, which provides schola...
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