Tech Upgrades, Food Aid, and Alcohol Licenses

The Commission authorized several hundred thousand dollars for computers, network upgrades, and emergency alert radios, and set aside $150,000 for community food distribution. It also backed housing counseling with ARPA interest, accepted a sheriff deputy wellness grant, and reviewed alcohol license applications. 7mins

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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
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November 4, 2025 Pre-Commission & Commission Meetings
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Nathaniel Shue
Durham, North Carolina
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In This Video
  • The commission began the meeting by considering alcohol licenses. Some were rejected, including on the basis of back taxes owed. Others were approved.
  • The commission passed a resolution to issue a $104,400 purchase order to Dell for computers and hardware, funded by the IT department’s repairs and maintenance budget.
  • The commission next approved a resolution purchasing from 1 Accord Technologies $130,384 to upgraded network equipment, funded by the IT department’s security and infrastructure repairs and maintenance budget.
  • The commission next passed a resolution purchasing from Midland Radio Corporation $122,970 in emergency alert radio systems, funded by the 2025 supplies fund.
  • The commission passed an ordinance to appropriate up to $50,000 from interest earned on ARPA funds to support HomeFirst Housing Resource Services, Inc., for homeownership counseling and homebuyer education.
  • The commission authorized acceptance of a $97,024 Department of Justice "COPS' grant to establish a mental health and wellness program for sheriff’s office employees and added the item to the consent agenda.
  • The commission authorized acceptance of a $14,280 Georgia Tree Council grant to plant shade trees at the Dolores Brooks Recreation Center.
  • The commission passed an ordinance to appropriate up to $150,000 to community food distribution efforts. It directed funds to a local food bank, with purchases allowed from numerous retailers.
  • The commission entered into executive session to consult legal counsel regarding pending or potential litigation and related matters.
  • The commission quickly approved the consent agenda, formalizing actions taken earlier in the meeting and noting that alcohol license items would proceed through legal review.
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