Item:
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Announcements
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 28, 2020
Request for Board Action:
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1. Durham Center for Senior Life Presents: Everyday Essentials Supply Drive - The DCSL will be hosting a supply drive and are seeking donations. Curbside drop-off will begin on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For a list of items needed, please visit www.dcslnc.org <http://www.dcslnc.org> or call 919-688-8247
2. EAT NC Delivers DPS School Meals - If your DPS Student is attending school at home and you are unable to pick up school meals from a DPS site, please sign up for EAT NC’s weekly home meal deliveries by visiting www.eatnorthcarolina.org/dpsschoolmeals <http://www.eatnorthcarolina.org/dpsschoolmeals>
This work is made possible by Durham County Government and a growing list of businesses, organizations and people. To support his effort, please visit <https://tinyurl.com/drivemeals>
3. Durham Pre-K is Still Accepting Applications for the 20-21 School Year - Durham PreK is still accepting applications for this school year. Please note there will be NO monthly parent fees this year due to COVID-19 regardless of family income.
For more information please call 1-833-773-5338 or visit www.durhamprek.org/enrollment <http://www.durhamprek.org/enrollment>
4. DCHC MPO Seeks Comments on U.S. 15-501 Corridor Study - The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization is now seeking public feedback on their proposed study for the corridor. This study identifies future highway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation improvements along U.S. 15-501.
Those interested in submitting comments can do on Wednesday, October 14th beginning at 9 a.m. during the public hearing. Please contact Andrew Henry by phone at 919-560-5366 ext. 36419 or by email at andrew.henry@durhamnc.gov <mailto:andrew.henry@durhamnc.gov> for more information.
5. Triangle Commuter Rail Survey - The Triangle Commuter Rail Line included in the transit plans of Wake and Durham counties has entered its last preliminary study phase and planners will be asking for public input throughout the next 12-18 months.
Please visit www.goforwardnc.org/commuterrail <http://www.goforwardnc.org/commuterrail> to complete the survey and share your input.
6. State Announces Additional $40 Million COVID Relief for Small Businesses - The N.C. Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief program can provide up to $20,000 in relief funds per qualifying business location. Business applicants from certain industry sectors that have not been able to operate during the COVID period may apply for up to two of their business locations. Applicants can apply for up to four months of mortgage interest or rent expenses, and utility expenses. Applications to the program will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and applicants must certify that they were closed during the period April 1 through July 31, 2020; they expect to be able to operate after the COVID crisis has passed; and they have not been reimbursed by any other federal source for the expenses for which they seek reimbursement through this program.
For more information: <http://www.nccommerce.com/murr>
7. Coronavirus Economic Support for Families: Extra Credit Grant Program - Most NC families with children ages 16 or younger are eligible for a $335 COVID-19 relief payment. Eligible families will receive the payment automatically, however; if you did not file a 2019 state tax return, you may qualify if you apply before October 15, 2020.
For more information, please visit www.ncdor.gov/extracredit <http://www.ncdor.gov/extracredit>
8. Triangle Career Expo - If you are an employer and would like to participate in the Career Expo, please register by visiting <https://premiervirtual.com/event/register-company/1337-triangle-career-expo>
The expo will held on Thursday, October 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This FREE event for businesses will offer branding for your booth, live chat/video with candidates and the review of real-time applications.