THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

Monday, October 8, 2001

 

7:00 P.M. Regular Session

 

AGENDA

 

 

 1.    Opening of Regular Session?Pledge of Allegiance

 

 2.    Agenda Adjustments

 

 3.    Minutes

 

August 30, 2001, Worksession

 

4.        Consent Agenda

 

a.       Closed Session Minutes (approve minutes to be opened as public record);

b.       Resolution honoring the life of John P. ?Jack" Bond (approve the resolution for presentation to Mr. Bond?s family);

c.       Proclamation?St. Joseph?s Historic Foundation Inc./Hayti Heritage Center Week (proclaim the week of September 30 through October 6, 2001 as ?St. Joseph?s Historic Foundation Inc./Hayti Heritage Center Week);

d.       Board Appointment?Convention and Visitors Bureau joint appointment (appoint Commissioner Joe W. Bowser subject to approval of City Council);

e.       Final offer to purchase County property?717 Kent Street (approve the offer submitted of $10,000 and prepare a nonwarranty deed for Chairman?s signature);

f.         Public Health?Establishment of a security guard position (approve the establishment of a security guard position at the Health Department);

g.       Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000019?Public Health/Health Education Division (approve budget ordinance amendment to recognize $12,500 in grant funds from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Minority Infant Mortality Program);

h.       Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000021?Public Health/Health Education Division (approve budget ordinance amendment to recognize $24,000 in grant funds from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Syphilis Elimination Project);

i.         Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000022?Public Health/Nutrition Division (approve budget ordinance amendment to recognize revenue in the amount of $10,309.50 for the Health Department?s Nutrition Division);

j.         Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000023?Public Health/ Environmental Health Division (approve budget ordinance amendment to recognize $2,618 from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Summer Food Program to purchase computer upgrades);

k.       Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000024?Public Health/Health Education Division (approve budget ordinance amendment to recognize $6,687 in revenue from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Adolescent Pregnancy Program); and

l.         Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 02BCC000025?Public Health/Health Education Division (approve budget ordinance amendment in the amount of $17,608 to recognize a one-time payment from Duke Health Systems for health education services provided in FY 1999-2000, to be used to purchase computer equipment).

 

5.        Public Hearing?Consider Allocating Economic Development Investment Funds to EMD Pharmaceuticals

 

EMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (EMD) is considering expanding its U.S. Headquarters and building its new manufacturing plant in Treyburn Industrial Park.  EMD develops, manufactures, and commercializes biopharmaceutical products for the treatment of cancer and diabetes.

 

The proposed investment for the campus in Treyburn is estimated to be approximately $262.7 million upon completion.  The campus consists of a manufacturing plant, warehouse, office buildings, and parking structures.  Upon completion of the campus in 2010, it is expected that EMD will bring 1,400 new jobs to Durham County.

 

EMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is in the process of making the final decision as to where to locate the proposed campus.  Staff is aware of several other sites being considered for this investment, including two in the Boston, MA area and one in Germany.  EMD has communicated to the County Manager and staff that Durham County?s financial support for this project will be a key consideration in the final decision.  EMD is requesting that the County participate in the costs of site preparation activities, such as site clearing and grading, and the extension of utilities to the campus.

 

Staff is recommending that the County participate in this economic development project by reimbursing EMD up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the costs of site preparation activities, extension of utilities, and associated County development fees.

 

This public hearing was advertised on Friday, September 28, 2001 as required by Statute.

 

Resource Person(s):  Michael M. Ruffin, County Manager, and Carolyn P. Titus, Deputy County Manager

 

County Manager?s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board hold the public hearing and, based upon the information received, approve the Contract between the County of Durham and EMD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to allow for the reimbursement of costs associated with the site preparation, such as site clearing and grading, and the extension of utilities to the proposed campus.

 

6.        Board and Commission Appointments

 

Garry E. Umstead, CMC, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to make appointments to the following boards and commissions:

 

·         Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee

·         Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

·         Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team

·         Criminal Justice Partnership Act Advisory Board

·         Durham Planning Commission

·         Historic Preservation Commission

·         Open Space and Trails Commission

 

Resource Person:  Garry E. Umstead, CMC, Clerk to the Board