SPANISH VERSION DURHAM CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 02052026

This was a City of Durham, NC City Council work session held on February 5, 2026, conducted in Spanish. The meeting included various council member announcements and public comments, with a focus on community issues such as homelessness, immigrant legal assistance, and public infrastructure. Key procurement-related discussions involved the authorization of a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for a capital improvement project related to a radio tower, with a contract value not to exceed $7,700. Additionally, the council adopted a budget ordinance to add funds to the radio tower project. There was also discussion about professional services contracts for transportation infrastructure design, including a $2.2 million contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for a roundabout design and contracts with HDR Engineering for project management. The council discussed transportation projects including bus rapid transit (BRT) and electric bus fleet expansion, highlighting funding sources and cost considerations. The meeting also covered regulatory compliance topics related to riparian buffer protections and environmental permitting processes, with emphasis on transparency and public engagement. Several annual reports from city boards and commissions were presented, but no other contract awards or RFPs were noted. Motions related to contract approvals and budget amendments passed unanimously.