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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Durham County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund Rate Increase
The Chin Page Road lift station, force main, and outfall project would grow by $49.2 million to a $52.3 million total, with a $47 million construction contract amendment with Garney Companies. That's one of the County's largest utility investments on the books.
Chin Page Road sewer expansion for RTP growth
A $52.3 million lift station, force main, and outfall project — with the Garney construction contract ballooning from $1.4 million to $48.4 million — to provide sewer capacity for RTP-area development.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Modernization
Durham County is replacing its 20-year-old computer operating system with modern Oracle software. The multi-year upgrade will streamline county finances, human resources, and data management while preventing costly technical failures.
Redwood Convenience Site Renovation Funding Shortfall
Solid waste staff reported that bids for the Redwood Convenience Site renovation came in higher than expected due to inflation and material costs, requiring an additional $1.68 million.