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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: April 28, 2025
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1. Apply to be a Student Election Assistant - Do you know a high school student interested in getting paid to support the Durham community and our democracy? The Durham County Board of Elections is looking for Student Election Assistants! For more information, check out the Student Election Assistant section of the Precinct Officials page on our website at www.dcovotes.com <http://www.dcovotes.com>!
2. CIAA Track and Field Championships on May 2-3 - The CIAA will host its annual Track and Field Championship meet at Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Drive) on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day, with events starting at 9 a.m. For more information, visit <https://theciaa.com/tournaments/?id=352>.
3. Bullseye Awards Nomination - The “2025 Bullseye Awards" was developed to honor organizations/person(s) who are making significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents and dedication. The honorees selected should serve as role models for compassion and service and be striving to make Durham a better place. To submit your nominations, please visit <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuYfdkZUs5hI_wd1hhmWSGZmtNE_UQJ3/edit?tab=t.0>. Nominations close May 2nd, 2025, at 5pm.
4. Renegade Apartments Application Event - Renegade Apartments, downtown Durham apartments built for comfort, convenience, and value - is hosting a pre-leasing event on Thursday, May 15th from 11am - 3pm at the Durham Bottling Co. (506 Ramseur Street). For more information, please visit <https://www.renegadedurham.com/>
Learn more at <https://www.renegadedurham.com/apartments/nc/durham/apply>. The application fee is $25 per person (18+). Bring your valid ID and money order or cashier’s check (no cash, cards, or personal checks). First-come, first-served - don’t miss your chance to apply! Learn about Renegade, part of the 300/500 East Main Street Redevelopment from Durham County, here - <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/project-management-division/current-projects/300-and-500-e-main-redevelopment>.
5. Veteran Services Wants to Honor Gold Star Families - The Durham County Veteran Services Department will hold its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event on Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m. at the Administration II Building. Veteran Services wants to honor Gold Star Families during the program and invites family members to email veteranservices@dconc.gov <mailto:veteranservices@dconc.gov> or call 919-560-8387 to let them know you are interested in attending.
6. Help Shape Durham’s Future - The Destination Master Plan was created with input from over 2200 Durham residents, and community engagement is foundational in ensuring the ongoing work of Durham Next lives up to its vision to create a welcoming, inclusive, innovative and vibrant destination while honoring its history and people. Apply now to join the Durham Next Community Advisory Council by visiting <https://durhamnext.org/community-advisory-council/>
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: www.engagedurham.com <http://www.engagedurham.com> Contact: NewUDO@DurhamNC.gov <mailto:NewUDO@DurhamNC.gov>.
Cigna Healthcare has selected Durham County Government as a recipient of their 2024 gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
Vitality is defined as the capacity to pursue life with health, strength and energy. It is both a driver and an outcome of health and work/life engagement, and Cigna Healthcare believes it is not only essential to individuals, but also a catalyst for business and community growth. Research conducted as part of the Evernorth Vitality Index confirms that those with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health along with higher levels of job satisfaction and performance. An opportunity remains for employers as less than one in five U.S. adults report having high levels of vitality. A workplace well-being program that takes a comprehensive approach to employee health can be critical in boosting vitality and building a workforce that experiences better overall health and job productivity.
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for organizational health and vitality. Cigna Healthcare is proud to honor Durham County Government with the gold level designation for having made strong progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program.
For more details, visit <https://cignahwd.com/>