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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 10, 2025
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1. 2025 DCo Cares Recipient Organization Applications Open - The 2025 DCo Cares Recipient Organization Applications are now open to all nonprofits serving the Triangle community. Durham County (DCo) Cares is the annual Durham County Government Employee Giving Campaign, in which our employees donate funds to those nonprofit agencies chosen as our annual recipient organizations. Applications will be open through February 21, 2025. For more information, or to apply to be a recipient organization, please visit www.dcocares.org <http://www.dcocares.org>.
2. DCo Transportation Seeks Public Input on Draft FY26 Work Program - Durham County Transportation is seeking public input on its Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Work Program. The Public Comment period goes from Jan. 31 to Feb. 21. Residents may take a survey at <https://publicinput.com/draftfy26> or email comments to TransitPlan@dconc.gov <mailto:TransitPlan@dconc.gov>. DCo Transportation will also hold two more in-person tabling sessions at Durham Station, 515 W. Pettigrew Street, on Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. You can also visit <https://bit.ly/DCoTransitWorkPrograms> for more information.
3. Celebrate Black History Month at Library - The Durham County Library system is celebrating Black History Month with a plethora of events for all ages. All throughout February, check out events - both big and small - created to help us all learn about the rich contributions, achievements, and resilience of the Black Community throughout history. Visting <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com> and search for “Black History Month.”
4. Farmland Protection Plan Public Engagement Event - The Durham County Farmland Protection Advisory Board, the Foothills Regional Commission, and Durham Soil and Water Conservation District invite residents to attend a public engagement event on the Durham County Farmland Protection Plan. The purpose of the event is to review the current conditions of Durham County farming and discuss problem solving strategies. To be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Bahama Ruritan Club, 8202 Stagville Road. Register at <https://forms.gle/aZAXZzupsvVAJxyL7>. Questions: mlong@frcnc.gov <mailto:mlong@frcnc.gov> or sscully@dconc.gov <mailto:sscully@dconc.gov>.
5. Durham Area Food & Resources Map - Check out the Durham Area Food and Resource map. It’s a one-stop resource to find food pantries, places to get a hot meal, farmers’ markets that take SNAP and WIC benefits and grocery stores that take SNAP and WIC benefits. Find the map here: <https://durham-area-food-resources-durhamnc.hub.arcgis.com/>. Visit End Hunger Durham for a printable list of food pantries at <https://www.endhungerdurham.org/food-resources/>.
6. Advertisement of Tax Liens - The Durham County Tax Administration wants all taxpayers to know that North Carolina law requires the tax collector to annually publish current year unpaid real estate taxes. Durham County real property taxes not paid by 5 p.m. on March 11, 2025, will be advertised in a local newspaper on March 26, 2025. For information, visit www.dconc.gov/tax <http://www.dconc.gov/tax> or call 919-560-0300.
7. 2025 Reappraisal Notices - Durham County taxpayers will be mailed their 2025 Reappraisal Notices by the first week of March 2025. These notices will inform taxpayers of their 2025 assessed values after the 2025 General Reappraisal process. Property owners are encouraged to visit the Tax Administration website at www.dconc.gov/tax <http://www.dconc.gov/tax> to review the values, compare them with sales they have observed, and verify that their property tax listing is accurate.
8. Free NC Voter ID Outreach Event - The Durham County Board of Elections will hold a free NC Voter Photo Identification Card event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 12 to 3 p.m. at North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road. The DCoBOE is holding an event every month at libraries to help distribute free IDs. Visit www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/voter-id <http://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/voters/voter-id> for find out more information.
9. DCo Library Hosts “ ÍÏæÊÉ ÈÇáÚÑÈí : A Story in Arabic” - Come out to the Durham County Main Library’s Main Children’s Programming Room to enjoy a story and other activities in Arabic language with Fayrouz Kaddal. Registration is required. They will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays - Feb. 15, March 29, April 26, and May 17. Register for the first date here: <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13736608>. Email Kaddal at fayrouz.kaddal@gmail.com <mailto:fayrouz.kaddal@gmail.com> for more information.
10. Office of the Sheriff Community Academy - Looking to learn about the Sheriff’s Office, give helpful feedback, build relationships and raise awareness? Apply today for the Community Academy hosted by the Durham County Office of the Sheriff. For additional information and to apply, please visit www.durhamsheriff.com <http://www.durhamsheriff.com> or call 919-560-0897.
Continuous Announcement for Posting Only - Will Not be Read During the Meeting
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.