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The City Council unanimously approved funding and capital project ordinances for the Durham Transmission Main Bypass and Renaissance Drive Looping Watermain projects, using funds from the Chatham County Cost Center. Council also accepted a $21,700 grant with no required match to buy 12 automated external defibrillators for the Fire Department.
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The water project approvals establish funding and project accounts for utility improvements assumed through the recent merger of utility systems. The grant will equip all fire trucks and staff vehicles with new defibrillators, devices used to help restart a person’s heart during cardiac arrest. Council also approved temporary city parking and street closures for several 2026 community events.
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