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- The board approved the meeting agenda. The motion was moved by Commissioner Michelle Burton and seconded by Commissioner Stephen Valentine; the chair called for the ayes and the motion carried.

- The board approved the minutes of a prior meeting. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee and seconded by Commissioner Michelle Burton; the minutes were approved by voice vote.

- The consent agenda, which included a contract related to the county's reappraisal call-center support and other routine items, was approved. The motion was moved by Commissioner Stephen Valentine and seconded by Commissioner Wendy Jacobs and the board voted to adopt the consent agenda.

- The board adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee and seconded by Commissioner Michelle Burton; the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting record shows approvals recorded by voice with commissioners responding \"Aye.\" No roll-call tallies with individual yes/no votes were read into the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Durham BOCC Regular Session Feb 10th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Feb. 10, 2025 meeting the Durham County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and the consent agenda; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.","taxTitle","Durham County, North Carolina","taxId",5765,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677240,"Durham County introduces Evan Kramer as Memorial Stadium manager",179,1382000,1561000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0&start=1382&end=1561","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0/thumbnail_1382000.jpg","/articles/6677240/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-County-introduces-Evan-Kramer-as-Memorial-Stadium-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677240-c8b684337eeeb3d9bd4c35bbf2740bd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775319006&Signature=g9yEfFktJ~UsMfXjjbwOu3bI4ZWOOpldfXVDfqe9c2H3wxnjepddqq3cLbA~vAKvrk5DHbQb2DGfEBXEhtRKWSII~uJG-r6So4w~aaM-m2sH3MkSnbrqT35fh3vOUaAMK-~4TRku~r4E0AJuX13UkP~9MGguVijdaaEDJMuSnDcAiWHS8cBFvNRqomDhdMHRUJES4e~FJcDRmEY4xGd9b60V4LreT4Y9wfESSBCGxAVRscVtbmd1HcWXBQgIzp4DMRJ~7g8vWm3BjhyYI5moFfhcXkJrCuGfi4MTqRgZLAI0Q~euC7V6TluGNGYMjFh~OUyIw-X6XgLl-x1ozBIxYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham County General Services Deputy Director Crystal Thomas introduced Evan Kramer as the new manager of Durham County Memorial Stadium at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 10, 2025.

Thomas said Kramer \"graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\" with degrees in sports administration and management and holds a master's degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sports management from North Carolina State University. She noted Kramer joined Durham County General Services as event coordinator in November 2022 and had served as acting stadium manager for the previous three months. Thomas said Kramer led or supported major events including the CIAA track and field championship and North Carolina High School Athletic Association lacrosse championships.

Kramer told the board, \"It's an honor to be selected for this position. And reiterate, I'm really excited to continue the work of growing and developing the stadium. I think it's a great resource for the local community and a great asset for the county.\" Commissioners thanked Kramer and said they look forward to new ideas to make the stadium more accessible for residents.

No formal board vote was recorded for the appointment; the introduction was presented as a ceremonial item and Kramer will serve as the stadium manager under General Services.","Durham County General Services introduced Evan Kramer as the new manager of Durham County Memorial Stadium at the Feb. 10 commissioners meeting; Kramer previously served as acting manager and as event coordinator.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677246,"Durham commissioners proclaim Black History Month, adopt resolution honoring 10th anniversary of Chapel Hill victims",813,1647000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0&start=1647&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0/thumbnail_1647000.jpg","/articles/6677246/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-commissioners-proclaim-Black-History-Month-adopt-resolution-honoring-10th-anniversary-of-Chapel-Hill-victims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677246-e7b5e60de25fc7080a8f8b426a9c8543/orig.mp4?Expires=1775319006&Signature=okJcDhY4~1Zr2GHvIzi1rjCSMmhh46EtNSxYF2azW2whfJA7YE91OcWjJ4oIS0NN-NTiJcMuxk01Jv8iN2TkQmNsbfM48FJj3ESH9kWlhLof4QkQke1dEf67OclQfuJqYChZcDSIg83J6JI2CObiunJzOmzHN7RZ2yWSQ5NlX53OIcMiryjehctBYHAeC8GLyn7-YnazRH6gY1X5k88LX4sCarMB6fv7goz7oA-s2fiKHzxk3~YEOkdAM7JYOIKm8mC3JHJ2E5Ta17k5~BQzoOY5-Vx60JwB6FHuJaOjAXfNfifuhlno2ZY3nLrSCMv28jRqqv32Taz8xN9~FWjjvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 10, 2025 meeting the Durham County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and a separate resolution honoring the lives and legacy of Diya Shadi Barakat, Youssir (Yasser) Mohammed Abu Salha and Razan (Rizan) Mohammed Abu Salha on the 10th anniversary of their deaths.

Commissioner Michelle Burton read the Black History Month proclamation on behalf of the board. Attorney Nisha Williams, who spoke after the proclamation, said, \"Black history in America, in particular in Durham County, is vital to our understanding of this country and this county's complex past.\" Dr. Brent Lewis, representing the Office of Equitable Well-being, thanked commissioners for the proclamation.

Commissioner Wendy Jacobs highlighted local community events tied to the observance, including a Durham County Library series presented by the Stagville Descendants Council and sessions at regional libraries throughout February and March. She also noted a documentary screening and other community events honoring the three victims.

The board then adopted a resolution marking the tenth anniversary of the 2015 shooting that killed Diya Shadi Barakat, Youssir Mohammed Abu Salha and Razan Mohammed Abu Salha. The resolution memorialized the victims' community service and cited local charitable initiatives that continue their legacy, including the Dia, Yossair and Razan Memorial Fund, the R3 Winners Foundation and the Lighthouse Project. A commissioner noted community events and a food drive tied to remembrance activities, including a final collection day on Feb. 23 at the Lighthouse Project on Kildare Farm Road.

Both the Black History Month proclamation and the anniversary resolution were signed on behalf of the board by the chair and commissioners and were presented to representatives of the Office of Equitable Well-being and the Racial Equity Commission for distribution to families and community groups.

Remarks in support emphasized the county's commitment to inclusion and to confronting hate. Commissioner Stephen Valentine said, in part, \"…this family is still in pain…and to the larger Muslim American community, that we love and embrace you and that love will always trump hate.\" Commissioners also encouraged public participation in memorial events scheduled by community groups.","The Durham County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring February 2025 Black History Month and a resolution honoring the tenth anniversary of the murders of Diya Shadi Barakat, Youssir Mohammed Abu Salha and Razan Mohammed Abu Salha.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677250,"Durham tax administrator outlines 2025 general reappraisal, warns of steep value increases and explains appeals process",1200,3600000,4800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0&start=3600&end=4800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2255918-75392180e08c69f90a4d5e2a7b5348d0/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6677250/Durham-County/North-Carolina/Durham-tax-administrator-outlines-2025-general-reappraisal-warns-of-steep-value-increases-and-explains-appeals-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677250-0b9f8daa7dfcf8a5d4df057bb1eb33f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775319006&Signature=joQHiNn4hL0vNpvBFVu4nnGWBhYAPzKKQz9QpXY3St8kINwLKyoZeGZsax8LXCePQRgIdag2XjCwwvn3I3W4VX5xGILFPCFZSOmiam7pF2WtvFHJZ3xq3QvgkONLQRr10Q6eqoTT2HbDJrk5m9c4ZQGNqWNZgt0vhyN3ii2pZCFero04cHSRWGQZDHIb1tWq8cQbPdMlwhiw3MU3NnpqgDI9taHswHCRhxI3y5BjtiyfBlzBUWUe~yHErWG1g63E8vriWo9Xp56v3caJvaJG1pH9Xc-1qJp737NISt7LwQ6hgQdll83yjdsF601yBYTZxsCrhJJjIhnV9r~Wmm-c8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keyardo, Durham County's tax administrator, presented the county's 2025 general reappraisal at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Feb. 10, 2025, explaining the legal requirement to reappraise and giving dates for notice mailings, appeals and the Board of Equalization and Review.

The presentation warned that Durham property values have climbed sharply since the last reappraisal in 2019: the countywide median sale price rose from about $240,000 in 2019 to roughly $416,000 as of December 2024. Keyardo said the reappraisal's goal is \"to bring all property values to a hundred percent market value,\" and repeated the state requirement that counties reappraise at least once every eight years under North Carolina General Statute 105.286.

The tax administrator detailed the reappraisal timetable: change-of-value notices will be mailed to owners on or about March 1; the online appeal module will open March 3 for 2025 appeals; informational meetings for property owners will run March 11'March 25 (including weekday and Saturday sessions); the Board of Equalization and Review will convene May 5 and is scheduled to adjourn June 16.

Keyardo described recent market examples to illustrate the scale of change: one property that sold for $325,000 in 2018 sold again in 2024 for $560,000 (about a 72% increase); another rose from $210,000 in 2018 to $441,000 in 2024 (about 110% increase). She also summarized commercial-sector trends: office vacancy rates are higher than in 2019 while price-per-square-foot and certain sale prices have risen; multifamily vacancies are at record highs with rental rates declining.

On legal and procedural points, Keyardo cited North Carolina General Statute 105.286 (reappraisal requirement) and 105.287 (limitations on changing tax values in non-reevaluation years). She urged property owners to review the county's public data, correct any outdated property records, and, if needed, file an appeal with the Board of Equalization and Review.

The board and staff discussed tax-relief programs administered locally and by state law. Keyardo summarized three state-supported programs administered by counties: the elderly/disabled homestead exclusion, the circuit breaker deferment for elderly/disabled taxpayers (which requires annual application), and the disabled-veteran exclusion (which uses VA disability certification and excludes up to $45,000 of appraised value for qualifying veterans or surviving spouses). She also reviewed the county's Department of Social Services low-income homeowner relief program, which uses a three-tier income model tied to area median income (AMI) and requires five years of continuous primary-residence ownership for eligibility.

Commissioners pressed staff on outreach, transparency and program limits. One commissioner proposed adding a simple breakdown showing how a property tax bill funds services (for example, an itemized or pie-chart display) in the online property-tax dashboard or future mailed statements; Keyardo and County Manager Hager said they could work with Budget to create such materials for the dashboard and future mailings. Commissioners also asked about the DSS homeowner-relief cap; staff said the program has changed over time and that DSS would supply exact cap figures and recipient counts.

Staff provided recent program figures: in fiscal year 2023-24 the DSS homeowner-relief program served about 493 recipients and dispersed roughly $690,000; staff reported the program had already expended over $500,000 by early December of the subsequent year.

Several commissioners noted that many property owners wait to appeal until they receive a tax bill rather than a change-of-value notice. Keyardo emphasized that legal appeal deadlines are tied to the valuation notice, not the subsequent tax bill, and encouraged owners to use the March informational meetings and the March 3 online appeal module to supply conditions or data (for example, interior-condition issues or rental income) that appraisers cannot always observe during external reviews.

Keyardo reviewed the reappraisal history and recommended keeping a more frequent cycle: previous county reappraisals were in 2008, 2016 and 2019; staff argued a four-year cycle improves horizontal and vertical equity and reduces extreme swings. She told commissioners she is already planning analyses needed to return the county to a shorter cycle when feasible.

Next steps: change-of-value notices by March 1; appeal portal opens March 3; informational sessions March 11'March 25 (posted on the tax office website and included in the mailed notice); Board of Equalization hearings starting May 5 with adjournment targeted June 16.

The presentation drew extended Q&A but no formal board action. Commissioners thanked Keyardo and her team for outreach and said they would continue reviewing relief-program parameters and outreach plans.","Durham County Tax Administration presented the county's 2025 reappraisal timeline, market findings and appeals process at the Feb. 10 Board of Commissioners meeting, noting large increases in median sale prices and describing tax-relief options and key deadlines.","actionData","errors"]

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