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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 11, 2025
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1. Disaster Recovery Center Now Open - 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>.
2. 2025 Annual Property Tax Billing - The Durham County Tax Administration is expected to mail 2025 tax bills to Durham County property owners on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Taxes are due September 1, 2025, but must be paid by January 5, 2026, to avoid interest and additional costs. For information, visit our website at www.dconc.gov/tax or contact Durham County Government Call Center at 919-560-0300. Payment may be made by check, bank draft, money order, cash, or online at <https://bit.ly/DCoTaxBillSearch>.
3. Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan Public Engagement - The Durham County Government and City of Durham, in partnership with the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO), the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the East Coast Greenway Alliance, are excited to announce the second round of community engagement for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study - a community-driven initiative to assess the transformation of an 18-mile inactive rail corridor into a multi-use trail. We’re offering three drop-in public workshops where attendees can provide their input at their convenience on August 18, 5-7 PM at Durham County Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St.), August 27, 6-8 PM at Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 Murray Ave.) and August 28, 6-8 PM at Spruce Pine Lodge (2235 Bahama Rd.) Online survey and more information at: <https://durham2roxborotrailplan.com/>.
4. Exploring Alzheimer’s Care and Support Services Session - Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for the next in a year-long series of a year programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves. On Friday, August 15 between 12-1 p.m., at Main Library, the topic will be Exploring Care and Support Services, which examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes including respite care, residential care, and end of life care. Register at <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/13538470>