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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Durham County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Emergency management grants and training
Three grant items would bring in $89,300 total for hazardous materials planning, railway-focused HazMat response training, and general emergency management operations.
Emergency Operations Center Construction Contract
The County is moving ahead on a new Emergency Operations Center, trimming the project budget to about $49.5 million and lining up a $38.9 million construction contract with Bordeaux Construction plus testing and design contract amendments. This is the facility the County will run disaster response from.
Family Caregivers Month proclamation
November is now Family Caregivers Month in Durham County. Aging Well Durham is building a caregiving coalition and invited commissioners to join.
Detention Center Healthcare Costs
County officials and WellPath medical providers reviewed the high costs and complex challenges of treating chronic illness, HIV, and severe mental health conditions in the county jail.