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What it does

Approves, after the fact, an agreement with for Automatic Aid Service with Reems Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This agreement allows the City of Asheville to strengthen its standard of response and cover in the Beaverdam Valley, with the Reem’s Creek Fire Department as the most appropriate organization to provide the service.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution ratifying the renewal agreement for automatic aid service between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department in an amount of $121,105.99.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying the agreement for automatic aid service with Reems Creek Fire Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the U.S. Dept. of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and execute all documents associated with the grant, and to adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $80,898.00.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the U.S. Dept. of Justice 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the grant

What it does

Lets the City Manager ally and accept the 2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from the United States Department of Justice.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 68 bulletproof vests over the grant's two-year term.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The DOJ has determined that the Asheville Police Department (APD) is eligible to receive the 2025 grant in the amount of $40,235.90, which requires a dollar-for-dollar match from the City.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ally and accept the 2025 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from the United States Department of Justice

What it does

Amends Section 4 of the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget Ordinance to reflect a property tax rate of 50.78 cents per $100 of assessed…

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Sage Turner.

Official title: Council amended Section 4 of the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget Ordinance to reflect a property tax rate of 50.78 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property; and to amend Section 5 of the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget Ordinance to reflect a property tax rate of 8.77 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the Downtown Asheville Business Improvement District (BID)

What it does

Extends the agreement with the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement for automatic aid service between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department in an amount of $118,658.23.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the automatic aid agreement between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department

What it does

Signs a contract worth up to $360,000 with US ISS Agency, LLC on Behalf of the City… for a Police Applicant Background Check and Polygraph Testing Provider, with two additional…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with US ISS Agency, LLC on behalf of the City of Asheville for a Police Applicant Background Check and Polygraph Testing Provider, with two additional one-year options to renew, not to exceed $360,000 upon budgetary approval by Council for each fiscal year

What it does

Signs an agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) for supplemental Asheville Police Department personnel to serve all HACA properties.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) for supplemental Asheville Police Department personnel to serve all HACA properties

What it does

Signs a contract with Global Public Safety LLC for the installation of police equipment and lighting to 45 new Asheville Police…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Global Public Safety LLC for the installation of police equipment and lighting to 45 new Asheville Police Department vehicles

What it does

Applies for the department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2025 Local Law Enforcement Crime…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This grant allows personnel expenses to be funded.”

Official title: Resolution to apply for the department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2025 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative grant and authorize the City Manager to sign all of the appropriate application documents

What it does

Accepts grant money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Grant money comes from outside the City. It usually has to be spent on a set purpose.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the federal emergency management agency

What it does

Changes the budget for fire Department to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This request provides formal approval for AFD to expend the available donation balance for special projects in a manner consistent with donor intent and City financial policies, while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $45,266.38 authorizing the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal departmental initiatives.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment for fire Department to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal departmental initiatives

What it does

Accepts a donation of a pick-up truck, a trailer, and an all-terraine vehicle from the Asheville Police Foundation to the Asheville Police Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Grant money comes from outside the City. It usually has to be spent on a set purpose.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept donation of a pick-up truck, a trailer, and an all-terraine vehicle from the Asheville Police Foundation to the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Amendment with First Due for a record management system for the Asheville Fire Department to expire December…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify the amendment of a contract with First Due in the amount of $80,797.50 (total contract amount with amendment is $113,715.00) for a record management system to expire December 31, 2025.”
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution ratifying a Contract Amendment with First Due for a record management system for the Asheville Fire Department to expire December 31, 2025

What it does

Accepts grant money from the N.C. Dept. of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal’s…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Grant money comes from outside the City. It usually has to be spent on a set purpose.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds from the N.C. dept. of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal’s Helene Disaster Recovery Grant

What it does

Lets the City Manager renew the automatic mutual aid agreement with Reems Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement for automatic aid service between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department in an amount of $116,560.15.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the automatic mutual aid agreement with Reems Creek Fire Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into all Opioid Settlement Agreements in order to maximize the total funding attributed to North Carolina…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This resolution will empower the City Attorney to continue the City’s participation in all future opioid settlements.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to enter into all Opioid Settlement Agreements in order to maximize the total funding attributed to North Carolina and its local governments, and to ensure the City’s eligibility to receive funds from each settlement

What it does

Signs a contract with ADW Architects, P.A. for the Oakley Fire Station 9 New Construction project; and further authorizing…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The project will advance the City towards its sustainability goals.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with ADW Architects, P.A. for the Oakley Fire Station 9 New Construction project; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that May arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with ImageTrend LLC for the asheville fire department’s records management system.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The new system is intended to make the process of recording information simpler, faster, and more accurate; increasing consistent data collection and saving staff time.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with two optional, one-year renewals, with ImageTrend, LLC., for a fire department records management system, at a total cost not to exceed $434,190.05.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ImageTrend LLC for the asheville fire department’s records management system

What it does

Resolution for City Manager to accept the Internal Revenue Service clean energy tax credit funds from purchase of electric vehicles and installation…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

What it does

Lets the City Manager exercise up to two options to renew the City’s contract with the FMRT Group, LLC, for continuing Before-Hire…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise up to two options to renew the City’s contract with the FMRT Group, LLC, for continuing Before-Hire and After-Hire Psychological and Medical Support Services for the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into the final renewal agreement with Zips Car Wash, LLC, for continuing vehicle automated washing services…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract has one final annual renewal available, and the City would like approval to execute the renewal.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the final renewal agreement with Zips Car Wash, LLC, for continuing vehicle automated washing services for the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Establishes a special revenue fund for opioid settlement funds.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution establishing a special revenue fund for opioid settlement funds

What it does

Buys, from a single supplier without bidding, Paratech rescue equipment for the Asheville Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This spends public money on equipment or services.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the procurement of Paratech rescue equipment for the Asheville Fire Department from sole source vendor Safe Industries

What it does

Approves the appointment of the proposed slate of directors for the Asheville Downtown Improvement District Board (the entity operating the Downtown Business Improvement…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

Official title: Council approved the appointment of the proposed slate of directors for the Asheville Downtown Improvement District Board (the entity operating the Downtown Business Improvement District)

What it does

Amends the Tax Collection Agreement between Buncombe County and the City of Asheville related to the collection…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution amending the Tax Collection Agreement between Buncombe County and the City of Asheville related to the collection of taxes from the City of Asheville Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and authorized…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and authorized the City Manager to sign all of the appropriate agreements, and adopted a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $71,999

What it does

Applies for the 2024 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 73 bulletproof vests over the two-year life of the grant.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2024 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant from the United States Department of Justice and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $58,546.94.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the 2024 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept

What it does

Signs an agreement with Safeguard Recruiting LLC for the current renewal and one additional year’s optional renewal for continuing Police…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Safeguard Recruiting LLC for the current renewal and one additional year’s optional renewal for continuing Police Recruiting Services for the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Signs a contract with the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) for a three year term with two additional one year options for renewal…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to execute contract with the Asheville Downtown Improvement District (ADID) for a three year term with two additional one year options for renewal for managing and executing Downtown Business Improvement District operations and services in the maximum first year amount of $1,250,000, less any fees for the collection and distribution of the BID tax; and for future annual amounts to be determined by the established tax rate set by City Council and revenues generated from the BID tax, less any fees for the collection and distribution of the BID tax, as well as additional funds which may be allocated by the City; and to further authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to give effect to this resolution

What it does

Changes the contract with Fiserv for harrah’s cherokee center - asheville’s Point of sale software licensing.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville’s (HCCA) contract with Fiserv by increasing the contract amount by $48,072.00, for a revised amount of $237,911.00, for software subscriptions for the point of sale system.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Fiserv for harrah’s cherokee center - asheville’s Point of sale software licensing

What it does

Extends the agreement with the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the automatic aid agreement between the City of Asheville and Reems Creek Fire Department

What it does

Changes the contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions for Standardization of Pierce Fire Apparatus.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract allows Fleet to lessen repair downtime for 15 Pierce Fire Trucks owned and operated by the City of Asheville.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The original Contract amount for the initial (1) one year term to be $400,000 with a total not-to -exceed contract amount of $1,200,000 for all 3 years (if both optional renewals are exercised).”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a Contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions for Standardization of Pierce Fire Apparatus

What it does

Accepts the 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Wildland Fire Personal…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This grant will strategically address the recognized need for improved Wildland Fire Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to authorize (1) the City Manager to accept grant funds from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and (2) a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $74,970 utilizing the $68,154.55 in grant funds and $6,815.45 in operating funds.”

Official title: Resolution for City Council to accept the 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Wildland Fire Personal Protective Equipment

What it does

Extends the contract with Allbrite Cleaning Company LLC for hard floor and carpet Cleaning services in City Hall, Public Works, Municipal…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Staff is seeking to renew for a second year at $45,277.53 and have the option to renew up to three additional 12-month periods with a total contract amount not to exceed a 5 year total of $226,387.65.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with Allbrite Cleaning Company LLC for hard floor and carpet Cleaning services in City Hall, Public Works, Municipal Building, Fire Station 13 and Fleet

What it does

Lets the City Attorney enter into an Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to enter into an Opioid Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.

What it does

Directs the expenditure of opioid Settlement funds.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national settlement agreements and bankruptcy resolutions are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation (MOA).”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “As noted, the City is currently scheduled to receive a total of $2,746,294 in opioid settlement funds over 18 years, and will have received $811,808 by the end of next fiscal year.”

Official title: Resolution directing the expenditure of opioid Settlement funds

What it does

Signs a lease with Miami Made, LLC for real property located at 104 Eastside Drive, #210, Black Mountain, North Carolina…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This lease agreement will allow for planned structural repairs to proceed at the Municipal Building.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Miami Made, LLC, for real property located at 104 Eastside Drive, #210, Black Mountain, North Carolina, in order to secure office and warehouse space for the Asheville Fire Department Logistics operations

What it does

Adopts the second and final reading of an ordinance creating a Downtown Asheville Business Improvement District.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

Official title: Council adopted the second and final reading of an ordinance creating a Downtown Asheville Business Improvement District

What it does

Adopts the City budget for fiscal year 2025, with a one-cent tax increase to pay for the staff’s salary options of (1)…

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith.
• Why it matters: The yearly budget sets how much the City can spend on each service and what it charges in taxes and fees.

Official title: Council adopted the the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget with a one-cent tax increase to pay for the staff’s salary options of (1) a flat dollar increase of $4,053 for beginning on-shift firefighters with a 2.5% separation between steps in the Fire Pay Plan; (2) provide an annual increase of 6% for employees on the Police Pay Plan; and (3) provide an annual increase of $2,400 or 4.11%, whichever is greater, for all regular full-time 6-11-24 Page 15 permanent employees on the City’s other pay plans

What it does

Adopts the first reading of an ordinance establishing the Business Improvement District.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The resolution could provide clear direction on the governance structure (including designation of seats and how those seats would be filled), how the BID is managed and by whom; and training criteria for ambassadors.”

Official title: Council adopted the first reading of an ordinance establishing the Business Improvement District

What it does

Signs an agreement with Leica Geosystems Inc. for the current renewal and an additional two years of optional renewals…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Leica Geosystems Inc. for the current renewal and an additional two years of optional renewals for continuing the maintenance, service, and subscriptions for the Asheville Police Department’s Leica rtc 360 Laser Scanner contract

What it does

Applies for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance…, and accepts it if awarded, for $83,673.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant, and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $83,673.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant, and adopted a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $83,673

What it does

Applies for the 2023 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 52 bulletproof vests over the two-year life of the grant.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the 2023 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice; and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $40,973.40.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the 2023 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept

What it does

Adopts a resolution for City Council to authorize the City Manager to apply for the 2024 Office of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS)…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution for City Council to authorize the City Manager to apply for the 2024 Office of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS), U.S. Dept

What it does

Amends Sections 2-111 through 2-130 of the Asheville City Code of Ordinances to dissolve the Asheville Police…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Ordinance amending Sections 2-111 through 2-130 of the Asheville City Code of Ordinances to dissolve the Asheville Police Officers and Asheville Firefighters Disability Review Board

What it does

Approves the City Manager to enter into interlocal agreements with the Asheville City Board of Education whereby the Asheville…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City of Asheville will pay each SRO in one lump sum minus the appropriate deductions. ○ A total of $1,200 for each SRO to maintain equipment, to be paid at the beginning of each fiscal year.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution approving the City Manager to enter into interlocal agreements with the Asheville City Board of Education whereby the Asheville Police Department will provide up to five School Resource Officers

What it does

Resolution authorizing the exception to competitive bidding on procurement of goods and Services from Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purpose of standardization of Pierce…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This Contract will be for an initial term of (1) one year with the option for (2) two one year renewals”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The Contract amount for the initial (1) one year term will be $400,000 with a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,200,000 for the (3) three year term.”

What it does

Approves the City Manager to sign the Master Agreement and give the City of Asheville Purchasing Manager authority to sign purchasing agreements…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The purchase will be acquired through the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPI).”

Official title: Council approved the City Manager to sign the Master Agreement and give the City of Asheville Purchasing Manager authority to sign purchasing agreements with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the Asheville Police Department’s body-worn camera system, taser system, in-car camera system, interview room recording system, and drone management software

What it does

Signs an agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office for use of Asheville Police radio channels.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This agreement will automatically renew annually as long as both parties agree to continue the agreement.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office for use of Asheville Police radio channels

What it does

Lets the City Manager approve the donation of Asheville Police Department surplus radios to the Woodfin Police Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Equipment to be donated consists of 14 Motorola APX Radios, at an estimated cost of $300 each for a total of $4,200.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager or her assigns to approve the donation of Asheville Police Department surplus radios to the Woodfin Police Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a renewal agreement for the automatic aid service with Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement for the automatic aid service with Reem’s Creek Fire Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager donate used police related gear and equipment to the University of North Carolina Asheville campus police department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate used police related gear and equipment to the University of North Carolina Asheville campus police department

What it does

Allows Asheville Police Department (APD) the initial purchase of a DNA Analyzer System bundle and service contracts…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.

Official title: Council approved a resolution to allow Asheville Police Department (APD) the initial purchase of a DNA Analyzer System bundle and service contracts (to include warranty and licensing), as well as supplies that are used to run samples in the system, in years two (2) and three (3), along with allowing the APD to purchase continued annual service contracts and supplies to be purchased as needed for the life of the DNA Analyzer system

What it does

Approves, after the fact, the contract with Evidence IQ to allow for the renewal for an additional three years…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution to ratify the contract with Evidence IQ to allow for the renewal for an additional three years for continuing the subscription, service agreement and purchase of additional Virtual Correlation Center (VCC) cartridge cases for the Asheville Police Department’s Ballistics IQ Triage Solution

What it does

Signs a contract with US Iss Agency LLC for a Police Applicant Background Check and Polygraph Testing Provider.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with US iss Agency LLC for a Police Applicant Background Check and Polygraph Testing Provider

What it does

Lets the City Attorney execute all documents necessary to enter into opioid settlement agreements with Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Allergan, and Teva…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to execute all documents necessary to enter into opioid settlement agreements with Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Allergan, and Teva; and to execute the Supplemental Agreement to the Original Memorandum of Agreement between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments relating to additional settlements of Opioid Litigation

What it does

Changes the contract with the Contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to add additional station alerting equipment at the Broadway Public Safety Station.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The requested equipment will extend visual and audible alerts to additional spaces within the building.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to the contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to add additional station alerting equipment at the Broadway Public Safety Station in the amount of $11,941.20.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a change order to the contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to add additional station alerting equipment at the Broadway Public Safety Station

What it does

Execute a contract with Cole Pro Media for police transparency engagement advising services.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution to execute a contract with Cole Pro Media for police transparency engagement advising services

What it does

Adopts the motion appointing Councilwoman Ullman to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, resolution appointing Councilwoman Turner to the Audit Committee, and resolution appointing Councilwoman…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted the motion appointing Councilwoman Ullman to the Metropolitan Planning Organization, resolution appointing Councilwoman Turner to the Audit Committee, and resolution appointing Councilwoman Ullman to the Citizens-Police Advisory Committee

What it does

Adds money to the budget from 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, for self-contained breathing apparatus Compressor.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This equipment would be utilized to support the department's Air Management and Cancer Prevention Policies.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment, in the amount of $65,000, for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor Background:”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment from 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for self-contained breathing apparatus Compressor

What it does

Changes the budget for the Office of Community Oriented Police Services Law Enforcement and Mental Health…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This position will be advertised and filled using the hiring process established and currently employed by the City of Asheville Human Resources department.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $175,000 for grant funding from the Office of Community Oriented Police Services (COPS), U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) Law Enforcement and Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA).”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment for the Office of Community Oriented Police Services Law Enforcement and Mental Health and wellness grant

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute an addendum to the Axon Enterprise Inc.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract amendment will add these required missing fees for our Fleet vehicle cameras for the last three years of the contract as well the missing fees for our Interview Room platform for the last year of the contract at the price points they would have been originally included at back in 2020.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to the Axon Enterprise Inc.

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a renewal agreement for automatic service between the City of Asheville and Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement for automatic service between the City of Asheville and Reem’s Creek Fire Department

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a contract amendment with ADW Architects for the Broadway Public Safety Station Project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This facility will enhance Fire service coverage in the identified areas.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contract amendments with ADW Architects, P.A., up to an additional $20,000 in contingency, resulting in a total contract amount of $970,565 to provide services for the Broadway Public Safety Station project.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with ADW Architects for the Broadway Public Safety Station Project

What it does

Adopts a budget amendment.

• Passed. Voted no: Sheneika Smith, Kim Roney.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $419,214.47 in the Special Revenue Fund to establish an expenditure budget for funds already received by the City.”

Official title: Council adopted a budget amendment in the amount of $419,214.47 in the Special Revenue Fund to establish an expenditure budget for funds already received by the City

What it does

Donates fitness equipment to Asheville High School.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This moves City-owned land or property to a new owner or a new use.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the donation of fitness equipment to Asheville High School

What it does

Donates three expired ballistic shields to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office for training…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This moves City-owned land or property to a new owner or a new use.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the donation of three expired ballistic shields to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office for training purposes only

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the recommended allocations of the American Rescue Plan Act funding…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “After approval of this budget amendment in the amount of $11,723,257, the City will have budgeted $20,109,469 in ARPA funding; unbudgeted ARPA funding will total $6,184,384.”

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the recommended allocations of the American Rescue Plan Act funding as shown below: Proposal Title Organization Name Recommended Funding COA Inclusive and Accessible Government City of Asheville CAPE $514,120 Community Engagement for Equitable Response Young Men’s Institute Cultural Center (YMICC) $800,000 Southside Kitchen We Give A Share, Inc $90,000 Homeless Services Program Eliada Homes, Inc. $473,050 Litter & Cleanliness Program City of Asheville $500,000 HELP2Day Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation $143,128 Mobile Meals Expansion Food Connection Inc $221,676 Domestic Violence Intervention Program SPARC Foundation $153,483 Increasing Access to Affordable Housing Thrive Asheville $135,000 Modernization & upgrade Downtown restrooms City of Asheville $650,000 Emergency Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors Helpmate $2,000,000 Mountain Community Capital Fund Expansion Mountain BizCapital, Inc. dba Mountain BizWorks $1,293,000 Continuum of Victims' Services The Mediation Center $900,000 Permanent Supportive Housing Expansion Project Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina $999,900 Equity & Resiliency Thru Affordable Homeownership Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity $600,000 Clean-Energy Upgrades for Low-Income Housing Green Built Alliance $250,000 Transformation Village Housing for Women & Children ABCCM $999,900 Housing & Income Stability Pisgah Legal Services $1,000,000 18 Total $ of initial recommended funding $11,723,257

What it does

Amends a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Since the execution of the contract, the vendor has completed 26 full, 3 partial, and 10 non-sworn background investigations as well as 2 polygraphs for a total of $59,574.40.”

Official title: Resolution amending a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations

What it does

Applies for a grant from the U.S. dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Mental…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This position will be advertised and filled using the hiring process established and currently employed by the City of Asheville Human Resources department.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a grant, and sign all necessary documents if awarded, from the U.S. dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Mental Health and Wellness Act grant 2022 for a Wellness Coordinator position in the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Amends a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Since the execution of the contract, the vendor has completed 26 full, 3 partial, and 10 non-sworn background investigations as well as 2 polygraphs for a total of $59,574.40.”

Official title: Resolution amending a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations

What it does

Applies for a grant from the U.S. dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Mental…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This position will be advertised and filled using the hiring process established and currently employed by the City of Asheville Human Resources department.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a grant, and sign all necessary documents if awarded, from the U.S. dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Mental Health and Wellness Act grant 2022 for a Wellness Coordinator position in the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Signs a contract with Patton Construction Group Inc. for the Weaver Park Bridge project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Construction contract with Patton Construction Group Inc. for the Weaver Park Bridge project

What it does

Signs a contract with Encore Technology Group of Easley, South Carolina to provide design and installation services for the audio visual systems…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This work will be coordinated with the overall Broadway Public Safety Station project.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Encore Technology Group of Easley, south carolina, to provide design and installation services for the audio visual systems for the Emergency Operations Center

What it does

Signs a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to extend the Mach Alert station alerting system to the Broadway Public Safety…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The facility requires a station alerting system to provide visual and audible notification to fire and rescue personnel of incoming emergency response events.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $145,691 to extend the Mach Alert station alerting system to the Broadway Public Safety Station.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to extend the Mach Alert station alerting system to the Broadway Public Safety Station

What it does

Changes the dates of Council meetings.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This changes when Council meets.

Official title: Resolution amending the 2022 City Council meeting schedule to add a virtual american rescue plan act worksession on tuesday, february 1, 2022, beginning at 10:00 A.M. and on wednesday, february 2, 2022, beginning at 11:00 A.M.

What it does

Applies for the U.S. Dept, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2021 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $76,873.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accepted the U.S. Dept

What it does

Approves the application and acceptance of the grant from the U.S. Dept.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 84 bulletproof vests over the 2 year life of the grant.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2021 Bulletproof Vest (BVP) Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice; and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $61,740.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution approving the application and acceptance of the grant from the U.S. Dept

What it does

Signs a contract with EPIC Recruiting to create recruiting media, create a recruitment website, and strategize and market…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with EPIC Recruiting to create recruiting media, create a recruitment website, and strategize and market the City of Asheville and the Asheville Police Department to recruit exceptional police applicants

What it does

Authorizes the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to Consolidate 911 Services…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to Consolidate 911 Services to occur on January 1, 2022

What it does

Adopts a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund, in the amount of $837,605, from County contributions toward City's radio maintenance for the consolidation of a 911 System

What it does

Lets the City Manager create a program of work for the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to create a program of work for the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds that allocates the fund to the following categories: affordable housing, care for aging residents, city infrastructure, community communication, domestic violence prevention and assistance, food systems, homelessness services, revenue losses, small business recovery, climate change, and workforce development

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a renewal aid agreement with Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal aid agreement with Reem’s Creek Fire Department

What it does

Signs a contract with Gleeson Builders LLC for the Broadway Public Safety Station project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gleeson Builders LLC for the Broadway Public Safety Station project

What it does

Buys, from a single supplier without bidding, Fire Station alerting security upgrades to maintain the existing mach Alert system…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This spends public money on equipment or services.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a sole-source procurement of Fire Station alerting security upgrades to maintain the existing mach Alert system used in all Asheville fire stations

What it does

Signs a contract with Gleeson Builders, LLC for the Broadway Public Safety Station project; and further authorizing the City Manager…

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The project is striving for the LEED Silver green building certification and will include a 60 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic array.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Gleeson Builders, LLC, in the amount of $ 10,984,000 for the Broadway Public Safety Station project; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount of 8% ($878,720)

What it does

Applies for from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This equipment would be utilized to support the department's Air Management and Cancer Prevention Policies.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and if awarded accept the Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $130,910.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application, and if awarded accept grant funds, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

What it does

Amends Chapter 13, Article II, of the code of ordinances relating the Rules and procedures…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article II, of the code of ordinances relating the the Rules and procedures of Police Alarms

What it does

Signs a contract with Brooks Network Services, LLC for the replacement and installation of cameras at the municipal building.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will replace fifty-five cameras with new cameras.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brooks Network Services, LLC, for the replacement and installation of cameras at the municipal building

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a traffic review and inspection agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the City…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Clare Avenue and to submit payment to NCDOT in the amount of $7,500 upon partial execution of the agreement by the City.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a traffic review and inspection agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the City to design and install a fire preemption traffic signal at the new Fire Station along Broadway Street

What it does

Signs an agreement with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to provide temporary space for Asheville fire department’s Station 8.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the dept. of Veterans Affairs to provide temporary space for Asheville fire department’s Station 8

What it does

Buys, from a single supplier without bidding, station alerting equipment for Fire Station 4 to match the existing Mach…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The project will require specific equipment or systems to be procured with sole source methods.”
• Why it matters: This spends public money on equipment or services.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a sole-source procurement of station alerting equipment for Fire Station 4 to match the existing Mach Alert system used in all other Asheville fire stations

What it does

Adds money to the budget from insurance funds anticipated to be received in consideration, for a totaled City of Asheville fire truck to apply towards the purchase…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Move to adopt a budget amendment in both the Capital Projects Fund and the Property and Liability Fund in the amount of $550,000 from property insurance proceeds to apply towards the purchase of a new fire truck and equipment.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment from insurance funds anticipated to be received in consideration for a totaled City of Asheville fire truck to apply towards the purchase of a new fire truck and equipment

What it does

Lets the City Manager use the sole source procurement method, and Preferred Alternates, for the listed projects in the BID specifications…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to use the sole source procurement method, and Preferred Alternates, for the listed projects in the BID specifications for the Broadway Public Safety Station and dr. wesley grant sr. southside center

What it does

Adopts a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Approval of a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $20,000 for a private donation to help fund additional non-budgeted tactical de-escalation training for the Asheville Police Department (APD).”

Official title: Council adopted a budget amendment in the Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $20,000 for private donations to help provide additional, non-budgeted tactical de-escalation training for the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Approves the application and acceptance of the grant and a budget ordinance amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund.

• Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney, Sage Turner.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Page 24 Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2020 JAG and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $62,044.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution approving the application and acceptance of the grant and a budget ordinance amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $62,044

What it does

Changes the budget to budget police buncombe County anti-crime task force funds.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $141,208.44 in the Special Revenue Fund to establish an expenditure budget for funds already received by the City. 11-10-20 Page 13 Background:”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment to budget police buncombe County anti-crime task force funds

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a renewal agreement for automatic aid service with Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement for automatic aid service with Reem’s Creek Fire Department

What it does

Signs a contract with Carolina Specialities Construction LLC for the expansion of the Skyland Fire Department located at 9 Miller Road…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will renovate the existing City owned space to create living quarters and dedicated operations space for Fire and allows the City to completely vacate the Skyland portion of the building.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Carolina Specialities Construction LLC, for the expansion of the Skyland Fire Department located at 9 Miller Road south to accommodate operational needs for Fire Station #4

What it does

Motion to deny the budget amendment because it does not advance our stated goals and instead perpetuates systematic racism when we have a generous…

• Outcome as recorded in the minutes.

What it does

Buys, from a single supplier without bidding, key box access equipment and security of commercial buildings for the Asheville…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: This spends public money on equipment or services.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the procurement of key box access equipment and security of commercial buildings for the Asheville Fire Department from sole Source vendor Knox Company

What it does

Motion to authorize the City Attorney to execute the contract with Hillard Heintze to perform an evaluation of the Asheville Police Department response…

• Put off to a later meeting.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract will be funded from the Asheville Police Department Budget.”

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the terms of the 2019 agreement with Advent Health to provide annual physicals examinations for firefighters.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the terms of the 2019 agreement with Advent Health to provide annual physical examinations for firefighters in 2019 in the amount of $117,300.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the terms of the 2019 agreement with Advent Health to provide annual physicals examinations for firefighters

What it does

Authorizes Daniel Flinn, Division Chief - Administration, Fire Department and Abigail Riley, Financial Business Manager as primary and secondary…

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing Daniel Flinn, Division Chief - Administration, Fire Department and Abigail Riley, Financial Business Manager as primary and secondary agents to apply for and receive financial assistance from FEMA Public Assistance for the COVID 19 pandemic

What it does

Changes the budget to accept private donations to purchase K-9 ballistic vests.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Approval of a budget amendment in the General Fund in the amount of $5,000 to budget private donations to help purchase K-9 ballistic vests for the Asheville Police Department (APD).”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment to accept private donations to purchase K-9 ballistic vests

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the existing repair agreement with Safe Industries for services related to the repair of Asheville Fire Department…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing repair agreement with Safe Industries related to the repair of Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Truck 9574 to increase the contract amount from $78,636 to $117,991.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing repair agreement with Safe Industries for services related to the repair of Asheville Fire Department apparatus

What it does

Signs a lease with Pulliam State Bureau LLC at 9 Walden Ridge for the South Asheville Police Resource Center.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease with Pulliam State Bureau LLC at 9 Walden Ridge for the South Asheville Police Resource Center

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a contract amendment with ADW Architects P.A. for the New Fire Station 13 building design services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This facility will serve the joint use of the Fire and Police Departments and will help to improve the service response in the Five Points, Montford, UNC-Asheville, and Richmond Hill communities.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a contract (amendment) in the amount of $407,567 to increase professional services with ADW Architects, P.A., beyond the schematic design phase and to provide services for design development through project close-out for the full scope of the Fire Station 13 Design Services Project.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with ADW Architects P.A. for the New Fire Station 13 building design services

What it does

Applies for Grant funds from the U.S. department of justice for the 2019 bulletproof…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 78 bulletproof vests over the 2 year life of the grant.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “ORDINANCE NO. 4777 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2019 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2019 BVP Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $50,438.62.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to apply for, and accept, Grant funds from the U.S. department of justice for the 2019 bulletproof vest partnership Grant

What it does

Changes the budget to accept Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant for upstaffing…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the City's Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $868,014 utilizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant and City matching funds.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment to accept Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant for upstaffing in the Asheville Fire Department

What it does

Applies for the 2019 edward byrne Justice of assistance Grant, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “ORDINANCE NO. 4767 - 2019 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE OF ASSISTANCE GRANT Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2019 JAG Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $60,531.”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, the 2019 edward byrne Justice of assistance Grant

What it does

Signs an agreement with Reem’s Creek Fire Department.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an automatic aid service renewal agreement with Reem’s Creek Fire Department

What it does

Changes the budget related to Asheville Police Department auto insurance recovery funds.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $15,074.59 from insurance funds received from damaged Asheville Police Department (APD) vehicles to utilize towards APD vehicle or equipment replacement.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment related to Asheville Police Department auto insurance recovery funds

What it does

Names Police Headquarters in memory of former Police Lieutenant Walter Robertson.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution naming Police Headquarters in memory of former Police Lieutenant Walter Robertson

What it does

Amends the membership of the citizens-police advisory committee.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

Official title: Resolution amending the membership of the citizens-police advisory committee

What it does

Changes the agreement with Fields Consulting Group to the promotional processes in the Asheville Police Department, for $92,000.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The Fields Consulting Group contract needs to be amended by $3,000 to a total of $92,000 to allow for payment of the vendor’s final invoice.”
• Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with Fields Consulting Group related to the promotional processes in the Asheville Police Department

What it does

Changes the budget for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 purchase of two.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Capital project budget amendment associated with the Fiscal Year 2018-19 purchase of two

What it does

Accepts grant money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The grant allows for the procurement of two extractors and two dryers.”
• Why it matters: Grant money comes from outside the City. It usually has to be spent on a set purpose.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

What it does

Adds money to the budget from UNC-Asheville, for the Asheville Fire Department to provide emergency standby.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Summary: The consideration of a budget amendment authorizing the City Manager to receive reimbursement funds from UNC-Asheville in the amount of $153,000 in the General Fund budget for the reimbursement.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Budget amendment from UNC-Asheville for the Asheville Fire Department to provide emergency standby

What it does

Applies for the following three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: (1) Assistance to Firefighters…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The grant would allow a much-needed infusion of protective gear”
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the following three Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: (1) Assistance to Firefighters Grant; (2) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant; and (3) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant; and if Awarded, enter into said agreements

What it does

Applies for $100,000 from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta “community hero” program…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Who it's for: Households earning up to 20% of the area median income: up to $20,480 a year for a family of four, or $14,340 for one person (HUD's 2026 income limits for tax-credit housing in the Asheville area).
• Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.