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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 25, 2025
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1. Durham County to Observe Labor Day Holiday - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed for in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025. All offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2. Please note that the Board of County Commissioners’ Work Session will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, not the usual first Monday of the month. For other impacts to services, visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.
2. Durham County Residents Mailed Tax Bills - The Durham County Tax Administration mailed out 2025 property tax bills to all real property owners on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Current year bills are due by September 1, 2025, and may be paid without penalty through Monday, January 5, 2026. Property owners may visit www.dconc.gov/tax or call 919-560-0300 for more information. To search online for your tax bill, visit https://property.spatialest.com/nc/durham-tax/#/ <https://property.spatialest.com/nc/durham-tax/>.
3. Disaster Recovery Center Open Through Aug. 30 - If you were impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, you can get in-person help at the Durham County Library North Regional Branch (221 Milton Rd.) through Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Apply for disaster aid and loans, connect with recovery agencies, and get information on resources available. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. More info: <https://www.durhamnc.gov/4888>.
4. Briggs Avenue Community Garden Fall Festival & Plant Sale - The Durham County Cooperative Extension is holding its annual Briggs Avenue Community Garden Fall Festival and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. Come out to 1314 S. Briggs Avenue for free seeds and compost, ask a Master Gardener Table, pepper tasting, kids activities, and the plant sale (cash and check only!). Info: <https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/event/4829739950/briggs-ave-garden-fall-festival-plant-sale/>.
5. Welcome Baby’s 2nd Annual Socktember - Join Welcome Baby and help smash the goal of 4,000 pair of socks during the 2nd Annual Socktember Sock Drive during the month of September! Donate children’s socks - sizes newborn through children’s 9 - at 721 Foster Street. All donations will be shared with families during the weekly Giving Closet. You can organize your own sock drive in your neighborhood, social club, sports team, work, or faith community. Contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Cindy Riley at ckriley@dconc.gov <mailto:ckriley@dconc.gov> or 919-560-7319.
6. 500 East Main Street Parking Deck Opened Aug. 25 - Durham County’s 500 E. Main Street parking deck (physical address of 114 S. Elizabeth Street) is now open to the public as of today, Monday, August 25, 2025. Residents visiting the Human Services Building at 414 E. Main Street, will be allowed to utilize the deck - receiving parking validation inside the Departmental Lobby service areas. You must present your parking ticket for validation. Please note, if you do not receive validation, regular parking deck charges will apply. The deck has three entrances (Main, Dillard and Elizabeth streets available for use.
7. Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus - Mosquito activity is high this time of year, so it’s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites and illnesses carried by mosquitoes like West Nile virus. Prevent West Nile virus by avoiding mosquito bites, by applying EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing long clothing, using screens on doors and windows, and dumping standing water in objects like birdbaths and tires to prevent mosquitoes breeding near water. For more information on West Nile virus, visit <https://CDC.gov/WestNile>.
8. HomeShare Durham - HomeShare Durham is looking to help people seeking affordable housing with those who have extra space. This offers companionship support, reduce housing cost and provide security and stability. For more information, please visit www.dcia.org/homesharedurham <http://www.dcia.org/homesharedurham> or email homesharedurham@gmail.com <mailto:homesharedurham@gmail.com>.