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Durham commissioners approve $186.65 million bond appropriation for New Durham School of Arts site
Summary
The Durham County Board of Commissioners approved Capital Project Amendment No. 25CPA-36 on March 10, 2025, appropriating $186,649,809.10 of 2022 GO bond funds to the New Durham School of Arts project, bringing the total project budget to $241,070,536.
Durham County commissioners approved a capital project amendment March 10 that directs $186,649,809.10 in 2022 general obligation bond proceeds to the New Durham School of Arts project, raising the project budget to $241,070,536.
The appropriation, identified as Capital Project Amendment No. 25CPA-36 for Project #59105400SH299, was entered on the consent agenda and approved unanimously after a brief exchange during which Commissioner Wendy Jacobs asked for periodic updates on project costs and progress. County Manager Hager said she had spoken with the school superintendent and committed to providing timely updates to the Board and including community input following the budget session.
The consent agenda motion to approve the item and related budget ordinances was moved by Commissioner Michelle Burton and seconded by Vice Chair Dr. Mike Lee; the motion carried unanimously. The formal ordinance text updating the project budget to $241,070,536 was recorded as part of the March 10 meeting.
Why it matters: the appropriation is a major allocation of voter-approved GO bond funds for a school capital project and will substantially increase the County's committed capital spending for the New Durham School of Arts. Commissioner Jacobs’ request for regular cost and progress updates signals ongoing board oversight as the project moves forward.
What’s next: County staff indicated they will provide updates to the Board on cost and the project timeline during post-budget briefings and planning director communications.
