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Key votes recorded in the transcript
- The council approved a six‑month contract, with a renewal option, with RevSpring Inc. for printing and mailing services for the city, authorizing the city manager to execute the contract for “up to the amount of 1,143,576 dollars” (as stated in the meeting). The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice.

- The council approved a contingency appropriation in the same amount (the transcript shows a motion accepting a contingency fund of \"1143700 576 dollars\" in the record); that motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice in the meeting segment.

- The council authorized the city manager to renegotiate and execute contract modifications for an existing services agreement, with a not‑to‑exceed amount recorded in the transcript (the meeting record states a figure of approximately “2,287,1152” — transcription contains numeric ambiguity). That motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice.

Why it matters
These votes authorize short‑term contracting to ensure continuity of printing and mail services and give the manager limited authority to finalize negotiated contract changes; the transcript records the motions and voice approvals but some numeric amounts in the spoken record contain transcription ambiguity and should be confirmed in the official minutes and contract documents.

Next steps and verification
The city manager’s office and procurement staff will finalize and sign the RevSpring contract and implement the contingency appropriation. Exact dollar amounts and contract terms should be confirmed against the official meeting minutes and the signed contract documents for fiscal reporting.

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The resident said the city’s initial acquisition offer appeared low — “they offered 15,000 dollars” — and that the family would be unable to live in, or later sell, the three‑bedroom house if the driveway could accommodate only one car. The resident said the family had received limited direct negotiation and asked the council to renegotiate compensation and design.

City response
Tara Nichols, identified as a senior real estate officer in the city’s General Services department, told the council the city is still negotiating and that the city’s legal office has been in contact with the property owner’s attorney. Nichols said the city has not finalized all details and that condemnation (eminent domain) would be litigated only if negotiations failed.

Josh Barrett, engineering manager in Public Works, said the project follows North Carolina Department of Transportation standards for the state road and that the city tries to minimize property impacts early in project design. An appraisal official said the city used the tax‑valued figures current at project initiation and that updated reassessments can factor into negotiations.

Why it matters
The homeowner said the proposed acquisition would materially reduce the property’s usability and marketability. Councilmembers and staff described standard negotiation processes, appraisal steps and the city’s preference to avoid condemnation when possible.

Next steps
City staff said negotiations are ongoing and that the city’s legal team and the owner’s counsel have been involved in discussions. No formal council action was recorded on this item in the provided transcript.

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Why it matters: The contract would deploy city funds for home repairs that city officials say support long‑term homeownership and neighborhood stability. Councilmembers sought assurances about capacity and measurable annual outputs.

What staff told the council
Dr. Michael Pollon, identified as the city’s manager for community development and neighborhood stabilization work, told councilmembers the contract is structured for three years with annual performance targets and would include the option to terminate for underperformance. Pollon said there is a minimum contract target of 113 projects, with the expectation that work will be staged so roughly one‑third of the total is completed each year.

Representatives from Habitat for Humanity told councilmembers the organization expects to grow capacity and will subcontract portions of the work to meet the contract milestones. A Habitat representative said the organization views repairs as investments in “generational wealth,” noting the program’s focus on preserving homeownership for low‑income households.

Council questions
Councilmember Ruiz and others asked about turnover in Habitat leadership and whether the organization can scale to meet the proposed annual targets. Pollon said the contract includes annual goals and performance standards and that staff would evaluate results year by year with the option to terminate if targets are not met.

Budget and scope
Staff described the contract’s budget in the packet as approximately $1.7 million for the three‑year term and noted the program target of at least 113 projects across the contract period. Councilmembers said the program warranted continued monitoring and periodic reanalysis of scope and cost.

Next steps
Staff indicated the contract would be structured with annual performance metrics and ongoing reporting; the transcript does not include a final recorded council vote on this contract in the provided excerpt.

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At a council meeting where DHA officials presented financial figures, Ashanti Brown, identified as Chief Operating Officer of the Durham Housing Authority, told the council the authority manages “more than 4,000 units” and that typical annual rental receipts for public housing equal “1,400,000” while outstanding or uncollected rents total “3,100,000.” Brown said DHA’s overall budget is about “56,000,000” and that rent-collection rates were running near 65 percent, short of a stated goal of 98 percent.

Why it matters: DHA provides a large share of deeply affordable housing in Durham. Council members said they were prepared to consider a city loan to help DHA continue operations and complete needed repairs, while pressing DHA for stronger financial controls, resident outreach and maintenance assurances.

Council discussion and DHA explanation
Councilmember Ruiz (identified in the meeting as leading the item) urged support for the loan while emphasizing the city’s fiduciary duty. Brown told the council the figures in the staff memorandum reflect accounts receivable and rent shortfalls that stem in part from pandemic-era nonpayment policies and large wait lists for assistance.

“1,400,000 is what we would normally collect annually for public housing,” Brown said, adding that the higher 3,100,000 figure represents total uncollected rent across program types. She also said DHA had filed 86 cases for nonpayment since July 2024 and that the authority had a budget of roughly 56 million dollars.

Council members voiced both sympathy for residents and concern about DHA management and accountability. Councilmember Cook, citing site visits and constituent reports, described substandard living conditions in some units and said the proposed city support must include enforceable performance measures. “If DHA comes to us in two years and asks for another 1.5 million, we need more substance in the contracts,” Cook said.

Several council members said they supported a loan rather than a grant but insisted on explicit reporting, monthly financial reviews and audit requirements. City staff told the council they would incorporate those expectations into any agreement: monthly in-person financial meetings, reporting requirements and compliance audits.

What was not decided
The transcript records lengthy discussion and an expression of support from several council members but does not show a formal, final council vote on the loan during the provided portion of the meeting. Staff described negotiation items and reporting expectations that would be written into an agreement, but the record here ends with the council’s discussion and staff noting they would negotiate and incorporate oversight terms.

Context and numbers cited
- DHA units: “more than 4,000 units” (as presented by DHA staff).
- Typical annual rent receipts for public housing: “1,400,000” (per DHA presentation).
- Total uncollected rents cited: “3,100,000” (per DHA presentation).
- Rent-collection rate stated in memo: ~65 percent collected, internal goal set at 85–98 percent in different places of the record.
- DHA budget referenced: “56,000,000” (as stated by DHA staff).
- DHA reported 86 cases filed for nonpayment since July 2024 and 13 evictions resolved in that period (as stated by DHA staff).

Outlook
Councilmembers said they will proceed with a loan structure that includes oversight and reporting requirements; staff said they would negotiate the details. The transcript did not include a final vote during the excerpt provided.

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