Item:
Title
Approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Contract with Downtown Durham, Inc. for Economic Development Services in the Amount of $200,000
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: July 13, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to execute the attached contract in the amount of $200,000 with Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) to support downtown economic development services.
The agreement and Scope of Services will continue to seek service delivery that assists in the business recruitment and retention of downtown Durham, strategic planning, and concurrent tax base growth. This Scope of Services reflects current levels of service delivery carried out by Downtown Development, Inc., as well as reflecting responsibilities and metrics that align with the County’s Strategic Plan. Funds for this agreement were included as part of the FY 2026-2027 Approved Budget.
This item requires a separate vote. Vice Chair Nida Allam currently sits on DDI’s Board of Directors and will need to recuse herself from this vote.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Regional Leadership 1b.
Resource Persons: Andrew Miracle, Economic Development Director; Maurice Jones, Deputy County Manager of External Affairs.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute the attached contract in the amount of $200,000 with Downtown Durham, Inc., for services that support economic development in FY 2026-2027.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________