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Durham County to fund urgent repairs at Lincoln Community Health Center; lease responsibilities disputed with Duke
Summary
Durham County commissioners approved capital repairs for Lincoln Community Health Center after staff said the county must step in for HVAC, parking and elevator work despite an existing lease that assigns maintenance to Duke. Commissioners requested detailed cost history and follow-up with Duke leadership.
Durham County commissioners approved funding for repairs and upgrades at Lincoln Community Health Center on Sept. 22 after staff described immediate risks to operations and commissioners pressed for clarity on who must pay under an existing lease.
The board approved the item as part of the consent agenda. County staff described the work as repairs needed to keep Lincoln operating, including HVAC replacement work, a new generator, resurfacing of parking lots, an additional upper-level parking area under construction and replacement of two elevators.
Commissioner Jacobs said the building and systems are aging and emphasized service impacts. “This is a building that is about 40 years old,”…
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