Durham BOCC Regular Session June 22nd, 2026

The Durham Board of County Commissioners held a regular session on June 22, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Notably, the board approved three service contracts pulled from the consent agenda: a $51,000 contract with Recovery Innovations, Inc. for after-hours and telehealth services addressing mental health concerns at the Durham County Detention Center; a $124,000 contract with Just a Clean House to operate a six-bed transitional living facility for individuals receiving justice services; and a contract with Psychiatric Services for a psychoeducational program. These contracts aim to enhance mental health support and reentry services for detainees. Additionally, the board adopted a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to streamline the process for adopting development moratoria, particularly to enable stronger local control over data center developments. The amendment passed unanimously, reflecting community input and concerns about environmental and infrastructure impacts of data centers. The meeting also featured recognitions of long-serving county employees and appointments to various boards and commissions, but the primary procurement focus was on the mental health service contracts and the UDO amendment enabling future moratoria.