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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 18, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 1
SUBJECT: Discussion of Durham Technical Community College
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bonnie Hammersley, (919) 245-2300
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Kirk Vaughn, (919) 245-2153
PURPOSE: To review and discuss the Durham Tech Community College FY 2023-24 Operating
and Capital Investment Plan Budgets.
BACKGROUND: The County Manager presented the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget on May
2, 2023. Since that time, the Board has conducted one public hearing to receive residents'
comments regarding the proposed funding plan. This discussion is the first opportunity the Board
has had to discuss next year's recommended funding plan related to Durham Tech Community
College (DTCC)
Operating and Capital Funding: Current Expense for Durham Tech Community College is
recommended to increase by 10% or $80,941. In addition, Durham Tech is recommended to be
funded $390,000 from Article 46 sales tax proceeds. The total funding for Durham Tech
Community College is $1 ,544,379 from all sources, including debt service payments. The funding
for DTCC is discussed on pages 134 and 137 of the FY 2023-24 Recommended Operating
Budget.
In the Capital Investment Plan, Durham Tech has $10,500,000 in year one funding to expand its
Orange County Campus. The project is found on page 144 of the Recommended Capital
Investment Plan, and has $500,000 of available planning funds authorized by the Board in FY
2022-23.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Information on the financial impact is included in the above Background
section.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goals associated with
this item.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts associated with discussion of this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss the topics noted
and provide direction to staff, as appropriate.