Durham City Council Meeting June 15, 2026

The City of Durham City Council held a meeting on June 15, 2026, where they conducted a range of procurement and policy discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and the 2027-2032 capital improvement plan, which involved tough budget decisions with no property tax increase but included funding for affordable housing, parks, and city services. The council approved contracts such as a $656,000 contract with Family Promise of Wake County for housing stabilization case management services and a design-build services contract for the South Durham Transmission Main project. They also approved a contract with HR&A Advisors to develop an affordable housing plan and investment strategy. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution extending a temporary moratorium on development approvals for data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and related high-impact data processing facilities for 12 months to allow staff to develop appropriate regulations. Other procurement-related items included utility extension agreements and zoning map changes to support economic development projects like Parmer Edge. The council also discussed the impact of property tax appeals favoring large corporate landlords, which affected the budget and service funding. Several public hearings were held on zoning changes, street closures, and housing code amendments. Motions were passed unanimously or with majority votes on these items, reflecting a focus on affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and regulatory oversight of emerging technologies and development.