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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 13, 2026
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1. Solid Waste Convenience Sites to Close on Thursday, July 16 - All Durham County Solid Waste Convenience Sites will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 16, for a scheduled staff development day. During the closure, operations at all convenience sites will be suspended. The convenience site locations include Parkwood Convenience Site (5928 Highway 55) and Northern Convenience Site (11894 N. Roxboro Road). Both sites will reopen with normal operating hours at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 17.
2. County Launches New Digital Platform for Property Tax Payments - Durham County Government has launched PayDCoNC, a new digital platform that makes it easier for residents to manage and pay property taxes online. PayDCoNC is available now at pay.dconc.gov. PayDCoNC gives residents the flexibility to manage property taxes in a way that works for their schedule and budget. More information on PayDCoNC can be found here: <https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/Durham-County-Launches-New-Digital-Platform-for-Property-Tax-Payments.htm>.
3. Sheriff Invited to Address National Association of Latino Elected Officials - Sheriff Birkhead will represent Durham County at this week’s National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Conference. He is invited to be a featured speaker at a “Leadership Forum” to discuss immigration reform, and how we in Durham County are handling the balance between local law enforcement and this national policy challenge. He is scheduled to speak on July 16th and will be joined by the Police Chief of Santa Ana, California in neighboring Orange County. More information is available on the NALEO website.
4. Sheriff's Office Collecting Donations for School Supply Drive - Durham County Sheriff's Office is collecting school supplies during the month of July to support students of all ages returning to school for the 2026-2027 school year. School supplies are being collected in the marked boxes on the 1st-3rd floor lobbies of the Sheriff’s Office located in the Durham County Courthouse at 510 S. Dillard Street. Donations will be distributed at the Back to School and Stop the Violence Community Resource Fair on August 1st. For more information, contact Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator Tamika Gilmer at 919-560-7702. Donations are due July 24.
5. Stay Informed with “In Touch with Durham County” - In the July episode, host Deborah Craig-Ray, Chief Communications Officer, welcomes Ellen Beckmann, Director of Durham County Transportation, and Miles Spann, Community Engagement Analyst. Beckmann highlights ongoing efforts to improve and connect transportation across the region as Durham continues to grow. Spann discusses how Durham County Community Partnerships & Engagement is strengthening relationships, elevating community voices, and connecting residents to resources. Watch the full episode on the Durham County Government YouTube Channel: <https://youtu.be/gFOA5IfdGcs?si=Gzm5w6zbPp68ojIF>.