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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC00031 Recognizing a $10,000 Duke Energy donation to the Emergency Management Division's Emergency Evacuation Center program.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 12, 2019
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC00031 recognizing a $10,000 donation from Duke Energy to the City/County Emergency Management Division's emergency evacuation center program. This is the first donation that the Emergency Management Division has received from Duke Energy. A representative from Duke Energy will attend the November 12, 2019 Board meeting and present the donation.
This investment comes as a result of damages that have occurred in Durham County due to Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael in 2018. Funds from this donation will be used to bolster Durham's sheltering capabilities by ensuring that mobile equipment trailers are mechanically reliable and capable of delivering shelter supplies when needed and where they are needed. Any remaining funds will be used to procure shelter signage and to conduct emergency shelter training.
The Duke Energy Foundation's Powerful Communities programs make strategic investments to build powerful communities where natural resources thrive, students can excel, and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all. The Foundation annually funds more than $30 million to communities throughout Duke Energy's seven state service area.
No additional matching County funds are required.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This donation aligns with the County's Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community.
Resource Persons: Jim Groves, Emergency Services Director; Indira Everett, District Manager, Duke Energy Government and Community Relations
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 20BCC00031 recognizing a $10,000 donation from Duke Energy to the...
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