Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC038 to Recognize $21,347 in Community Donations from Carolina Arbors Community to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 8, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC038 to recognize $21,347 in community donations from Caolina Arbors to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. These funds will support the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit.
Community engagement is one of the pillars of modern-day law enforcement and the Sheriff’s Office is focused on building and expanding relationships across Durham County. There were 259 donations received from community members that reside in the Carolina Arbors Community. The Sheriff’s Office will be using these funds to support the K-9 Unit; expenses include but are not limited to K-9’s, gear, equipment, travel and training.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal 3: Safe Community
Resource Persons: Keisha Gaither, Finance Manager, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Clarence Birkhead, Durham County Sheriff.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC038 to recognize $21,347 in community donations from Carolina Arbors to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. These funds will support the Sheriff’s K-9 Unit.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________