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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 10, 2025
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1. Property Value Notices Have Arrived, Now What? - The Durham County Tax Administration mailed reappraisal notices to all property owners in Durham County the week of Feb. 28. Property owners are encouraged to review the information and report any out of date/incorrect information to the tax office, compare your property value with the sale price of similar properties, and if you disagree with your assessed value, you can file an appeal with the Board of Equalization and Review. Property owners may schedule a Reappraisal Information Meeting with a tax staff representative from March 17 to April 12 at various locations in the County. See dates/times at www.dconc.gov/tax <http://www.dconc.gov/tax>. It is preferred that appointments are scheduled to ensure property owners are allocated the proper amount of individual time with an appraiser. Find information on all of these subjects, as well as Tax Relief Programs available to eligible taxpayers, at the Tax Help webpage at <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/tax-administration/tax-help> or by calling 919-560-0300.
2. Moving Forward Together - Join the Durham County Library, Sister Cities of Durham, and the Durham County Women’s Commission for an evening of celebrating and connecting with women empowering women and strengthening Durham County as a place of local and global influence and commerce at “Moving Forward Together” at Main Library on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. Durham City Councilwoman Javiera Caballero will moderate a panel discussing how women can move forward together, remain connected, and empower future women leaders in our local and international communities within and beyond Durham County. Register here: <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/14193625>.
3. Planning Academy Application Open until March 14! - The Durham Planning Academy is a free interactive course that gives residents the chance to learn more about how the planning process works in our community, how to use available planning tools, and how to engage in planning work with your City-County Planning Department. The Spring Planning Academy runs on May 2-3. Registration is open until March 14! Apply here: <https://www.durhamnc.gov/3173/Durham-Planning-Academy>.
4. Design Budget Book Cover Illustration! - Calling all Durham County Youth! Our Durham County Budget and Management Services is holding a contest for you to draw art for the cover of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Book! The contest is open to all DCo youth from Pre-K to 12th grade - homeschool, public school, private school. We encourage you to display your creative skills by showcasing "What is Your Favorite Part of Durham County?" One submission will be chosen by staff for the cover illustration. Other entries may be used throughout the Budget Book! Entries are due by April 15th! Download and submit entry forms online here: <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX2YMCN>. For more information on the contest or its rules, please contact Durham County Budget Analyst Shannon Wright at sjwright@dconc.gov <mailto:sjwright@dconc.gov>.
5. Durham 4-H Summer Camp - Register for Durham 4-H Summer Camps today! The registration deadline is April 15. Space is limited for each camp. First, register your student at <https://v2.4honline.com> - select “Durham County Member at Large” if you are not currently enrolled. Next, pay for camp at Eventbrite links here - <https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/4hsummercamp/>. If you’d like to be put on the waitlist, contact Durham’s 4-H Program Assistant at rawilso9@ncsu.edu <mailto:rawilso9@ncsu.edu>.
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/>