Item:
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Public Hearing - Creation of the Mangum Fire Protection Service District in Durham County (20min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 9, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing as required by North Carolina General Statute §153A-320(c) regarding the creation of the Mangum Fire Protection Service District in Durham County as defined within the staff report “Report to the Board of County Commissioners Regarding the Proposal to Establish the Mangum Fire Protection Service District”. The proposed service district has historically been served by the Moriah Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department based in Rougemont, NC without any fee or revenue provided by Durham County. Moriah Volunteer Fire and Rescue is no longer able to service this area without revenue to cover the expenses associated with emergency response into this area.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Safe and Resilient Community.
Resource Persons: Mark Lockhart, NRP, Director, Office of Emergency Services.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board conducts a public hearing and if appropriate based on the comments received during the public hearing, create the Mangum Fire Protection Service District as defined by the staff report “Report to the Board of County Commissioners Regarding the Proposal to Establish the Mangum Fire Protection Service District.”
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________