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Council approves major sidewalk repairs

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Durham Approves Major Water Meter Upgrade

The City Council authorized an Advanced Meter Infrastructure water-meter project with Ferguson Enterprises totaling up to $91,788,466.48, including contingency funds. The council also approved up to $500,000 in grants and $127,500 for administration and outreach for the Low-Income Homeowner’s Relief Program.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Council discusses Durham-led water plan

Council acknowledged a shift from a regional finished-water partnership to a Durham-led infrastructure model after anticipated regional cost-sharing was lost. Members emphasized securing Durham’s long-term water future, while leaving open the possibility of regional cooperation on raw-water sales.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Council Approves Major Transportation Project Design

The City Council unanimously approved up to $2,488,629 for professional design services and contingency funds for the Junction Road Paratransit Facility and Fay Street Transportation Renovation projects. It also approved $231,000 for additional roundabout design work at Morreene Road and American Drive and authorized condemnation of a temporary construction easement for the Horton Road Pedestrian Improvement Project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Council Approves $7.7 Million Radio Tower Project

The City Council unanimously authorized a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. of up to $7,716,701.30 for radio tower additions and relocation and approved additional FY2025-26 budget funding for the project.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Durham Approves $13.8 Million Street Repairs

The City Council approved a street-repair and repaving contract with a total spending limit of $13,804,076.47, including contingency funds. It also approved $5,962,938.03 for pavement preservation, accepted a grant for the South Ellerbe stormwater project, and authorized five replacement GoDurham ACCESS vehicles for up to $596,940.60.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Police technology contract sent for full debate

The Council did not decide whether to approve a contract with Peregrine Technologies for a Durham Police Department operations management platform; after public opposition and support, it moved the item to the upcoming General Business Agenda.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves major service investments

The Council unanimously authorized construction funding for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 19, with total contract costs capped at $24,181,880, including contingency. It also approved purchases of 40 patrol vehicles for $1,985,902 and five rear-load garbage trucks for $1,958,832.50.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council approves major sidewalk repairs

The Council unanimously approved two sidewalk-repair construction contracts with maximum costs of $2,176,940.85 and $5,995,808, plus up to $1,532,500 for inspections. It also approved a $392,495 principal-forgiveness loan for a study of treatment options for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water.

2 min readMunicipal coverage