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No Cost Space Agreement for Disaster Recovery Center
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 28, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the No Cost Space Agreement between Durham County Library North Branch and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) for temporary usage of the study rooms as the Disaster Recovery Center site for Durham County.
Emergency Management (EM) is responsible for the coordination of response and recovery operations for significant emergencies and disasters in Durham County in accordance with Chapter 10 Article II Sec. 10-26(b) and NCGS 166A-7. Following the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, EM recognized the need for additional support. An important concept of recovery is ensuring that our community members are connected with appropriate information and resources. After extensive discussion, logistical navigation and coordination, the library site was identified to be the most feasible based upon its proximity to the residents with the greatest impact.
At the August Work Session, a proposal will be presented to delegate authority to the County Manager to sign leases for County property of up to one year in duration.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request supports the Safe & Resilient Community focus area.
Resource Persons: Curtis Massey, Legal; Elizabeth Schroeder, Chief of Emergency Management; Mark Lockhart, Director of Office of Emergency Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the no cost space agreement and authorize the County Manager to execute the agreement.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________