How well are Asheville's buses and streets working, and what is the City spending on them?

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the N.C. Dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Of this anticipated funding, the Federal Transit Administration will contribute an 80% share, totaling $151,871.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the N.C. Dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Federal Transit Administration Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program annual funding in the amount of $189,839 for Fiscal Year 2027, and enter into any agreements necessary for grant acceptance

What it does

Applies for the N.C. Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• 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 N.C. Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NCDOT to fund the Apprenticeship for Fiscal Year 2028 and to expend funding on the local match or balance of project costs

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into the Fiscal Year 2027 N.C. Dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program funding agreement.

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fiscal Year 2027 N.C. Dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program funding agreement

What it does

Applies for the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The application will include a scalable,phased plan in the event the fully requested amount is not able to be awarded (this scaling is also an application requirement).”
• 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 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program to construct a new Asheville Rides Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility

What it does

Signs an agreement with the Town of Black Mountain Wherein They Support Funding for Route 170 in Fiscal Year 2027- Resolution Book No. 46 - Page…

• 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 the Town of Black Mountain wherein they support funding for Route 170 in Fiscal Year 2027- Resolution Book No. 46 - Page 447 Asheville Rides Transit provides daily service between Downtown Asheville an

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a planning and conceptual design contract with HR&A for the Asheville Rides Transit Place Project at 50…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a planning and conceptual design contract with HR&A for the Asheville Rides Transit Place Project at 50 Asheland Avenue

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the existing paratransit contract with Buncombe County to reflect an increase in funding for Fiscal Year 2026…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Resolution No. 22-100 authorized a total of $1,242,622 in paratransit costs for Fiscal Year 2026 to be added to the contract.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing paratransit contract with Buncombe County to reflect an increase in funding for Fiscal Year 2026 and to sign all documents necessary to effect this amendment

What it does

Signs a contract with Buncombe County for Americans with Disabilities Paratransit Services for Fiscal Year 2027.

• 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 execute a contract with Buncombe County for ADA Paratransit Services not to exceed $1,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2027.”
• 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 Buncombe County for Americans with Disabilities Paratransit Services for Fiscal Year 2027

What it does

Changes the budget to add $584,124 to the General Capital Projects Fund to reflect revenue collected…

• 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: Budget amendment to add $584,124 to the General Capital Projects Fund to reflect revenue collected within the City’s Sidewalk Fee-in-Lieu project, to be used for future design and construction of pedestrian improvements

What it does

Signs a contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for City-wide roadway and sidewalk…

• 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 Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Tropical Storm Helene design and engineering services for City-wide roadway and sidewalk repairs; 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 HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for the Fiscal Year 2026 Design Curb Ramps for Resurfacing 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 HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for the Fiscal Year 2026 Design Curb Ramps for Resurfacing Project

What it does

States Council's support for the Leonard Antonelli, Jacob Hill and Alex Rozos Bicycle Safety Zone Act…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution in support of the Leonard Antonelli, Jacob Hill and Alex Rozos Bicycle Safety Zone Act of 2025 (“Lennie’s Law”)

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a Utility Relocation Agreement with Duke Energy for utility relocations for the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Utility Relocations…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will construct around 1 mile of sidewalk along Johnston Boulevard (S.R. 1319) between Patton Avenue (U.S. 19) and Iona Circle, near the Johnston Elementary School in Buncombe County.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Utility Relocation Agreement with Duke Energy for utility relocations for the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Utility Relocations Project; and to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount

What it does

Signs a contract with VHB Engineering NC PC for design and engineering services for Helene Recovery Project - Citywide Road Structures…

• 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 VHB Engineering NC PC for design and engineering services for Helene Recovery Project - Citywide Road Structures Repairs and Replacements to repair and replace damaged bridges and large culverts; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project

What it does

Authorizes the City Manager to submit an application to the Federal Highway Administration - Emergency Relief Program…

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

Official title: Resolution to authorize the City Manager to submit an application to the Federal Highway Administration - Emergency Relief Program (FHWA-ER) for funding of repairs on Federal-aid routes in the City of Asheville; to accept said grant funds if awarded; enter into any documents necessary for such acceptance from the FHWA-ER; and enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the N.C. Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program funding.

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the N.C. Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program funding; and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NCDOT to fund the Apprenticeship for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 and to expend funding on the local match

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5307 Job Access…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Section 5307 Urban Transit Funds Section 5307 JARC Funding will be distributed as follows: Subrecipient City of Asheville under project Route 170, S3, and S6 Operations is awarded a Federal amount of $420,732 and Local Match amount of $420,732.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute Program and the Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements with the applicable transit Subrecipients for the disbursement of the approved funds

What it does

Resolution ratifying the City’s February 2026 Application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program…

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

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a four-year contract with RATP Dev.

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

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to execute a four-year contract with RATP Dev in the amount of $54,899,942 for the Operations and Maintenance of the Asheville Rides Transit fixed-route transit system

What it does

Resolution ratifying the submission of an application for a 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant from the US dept. of Transportation…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The study will also investigate assessments of rights-of-way, above-ground and subsurface utilities, topography, accessibility needs, intersection improvements, and possible reconfigurations, along with planning-level cost estimates.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The total cost of the proposed planning study is $650,000, with a grant amount of $585,000.”

What it does

Lets the City Manager increase the existing contract with cmv syncromatics for digital signage at the Asheville Rides Transit Transit Center…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The contract amount is not changing and funding is available in the transit operations fund.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to increase the existing contract with cmv syncromatics for digital signage at the Asheville Rides Transit Transit Center at 49 Coxe Avenue and extend the contract by one year

What it does

Signs a contract with French Broad Paving Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing contract.

• 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 execute a contract and any associated change orders with French Broad Paving, Inc. in the amount of $2,745,113.30 plus a 15% contingency of $411,767.00 ($3,156,880.30 budget total) for the FY 26 Asphalt Resurfacing contract.”
• 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 French Broad Paving Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing contract

What it does

Signs a contract with Kittelson & Associates to update the City’s Traffic Calming Policy & Implementation Process.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The project will include numerous opportunities for public engagement and input/ feedback, including the formation of a project working group.”
• 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 Kittelson & Associates to update the City’s Traffic Calming Policy & Implementation Process

What it does

Signs an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the Deaverview Road Complete Streets Project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City is responsible for a 20% match totaling $2.98 million.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the N.C. dept. of transportation for the Deaverview Road Complete Streets Project

What it does

Signs an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the Craven Street Bike/Ped Bridge project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will improve multimodal connectivity within and to the River Arts District.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City is responsible for a 20% match totaling $2.086 million.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the Craven Street Bike/Ped Bridge project

What it does

Resolution ratifying an amendment for a one-year extension of the existing transit scheduling software contract with Remix/Via executed on January 1, 2026.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of resolution ratifying an amendment of the existing transit scheduling software contract between the City of Asheville and Remix/Via executed on January 1, 2026, that extended the contract for one-year in the amount of $27,400, for a new total contract amount of $123,400.”

What it does

States Council's support for the French Broad River metropolitan planning organization’s Safe Streets for wnc safety…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The plan will provide regional counties and municipalities with detailed information about crash and safety histories and offer strategies and countermeasures as the region strives for safer roadways for all users.”
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution supporting the French Broad River metropolitan planning organization’s Safe Streets for wnc safety plan

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants apportioned to the Asheville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Year 2017…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants apportioned to the Asheville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 2018 from the Section 5307 Urban Transit funding, Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute, and Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program; and to execute all necessary agreements between the City of Asheville and applicable transit Subrecipients for the disbursement of approved funds

What it does

Signs an agreement with Vertosoft Under the Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative Purchasing.

• 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 an agreement with Vertosoft under the Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative purchasing

What it does

Applies for a Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program grant from the French…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This plan is intended to coordinate future changes associated with NCDOT’s I-26 Connector project, specifically addressing functionality changes on Patton Avenue and surrounding streets, including improvements at the Clingman Avenue and Hilliard Avenue intersection.”
• 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 a Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program grant from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization for a planning study for the Hilliard Avenue corridor, and if awarded, accept the funds and sign necessary agreements

What it does

Applies to the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization for the annual Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute 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 apply to the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) for the annual FY 2025 Section 5307 (JARC) grant funding in the amount of $420,732 to fund existing transit operations for Routes 170, S3, and S6.”
• 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 to the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization for the annual Fiscal Year 2025 Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute Grant Program to fund existing transit Operations for Routes 170, S3 and S6

What it does

Applies for the N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City provides 10% of the cost, not to exceed $5,682.”
• 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 N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NCDOT to fund the Apprenticeship for Fiscal Year 2027

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute the full and fair disposition of city-owned real property at 99999 Wilmington Street to the N.C. dept…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the full and fair disposition of city-owned real property at 99999 Wilmington Street to the N.C. dept. of Transportation for $135,000

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a contract NHM Constructors for the Construction of the Airport Road Sidewalk project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will construct just over a half-mile of sidewalk along Airport Road (SR 3526) from the south Walmart Driveway to Hendersonville Rd (US 25).”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract NHM Constructors for the Construction of the Airport Road Sidewalk project

What it does

Applies for the annual Fiscal Year 2026 N.C. dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance…, and accepts it if awarded.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• 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 annual Fiscal Year 2026 N.C. dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program grant funds to support transit operations, accept the funds, and sign all associated required documents

What it does

Resolution ratifying technical amendments to three Resolutions that had authorized the City Manager to purchase sole source bus technology to identify the correct vendor…

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

What it does

Resolution ratifying the grant application and contract agreement with the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority to accept the Legacy Investment from Tourism Grant…

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

What it does

Signs a contract with Appalachian Sitework Inc. for the Construction of the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will construct 5,000 linear feet of sidewalk along Johnston Boulevard (S.R. 1319) between Patton Avenue (U.S. 19) and Iona Circle in Buncombe County.”
• 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 Appalachian Sitework Inc. for the Construction of the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk project

What it does

Signs a contract with GFT, Inc. for the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Construction Engineering and Inspection services; and further authorizing…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will construct 5,000 linear feet of sidewalk along Johnston Boulevard (S.R. 1319) between Patton Avenue (U.S. 19) and Iona Circle in Buncombe County.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with GFT, Inc. in the amount of $389,606.07 for the Johnston Blvd.”
• 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 GFT, Inc. for the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Construction Engineering and Inspection services; 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the n. Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration project (woodfin to Walnut).

• 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the n. Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Restoration project (woodfin to Walnut)

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the existing Paratransit Contract with Buncombe County to reflect an increase in funding and to sign all…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Resolution No. 24-141 authorized a total of $1,211,815 in paratransit costs for Fiscal Year 2025 to be added to the contract.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing Paratransit Contract with Buncombe County to reflect an increase in funding and to sign all documents necessary to effect this amendment

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend buncombe county’s Supplemental Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program agreement to increase the Local Match for Fiscal…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend Buncombe County's Supplemental Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (SEDTAP) agreement to increase the local match for FY24 Section 5310 Funds from $52,532 to $65,665 and sign all documents necessary to effect this amendment.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager amend buncombe county’s Supplemental Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program agreement to increase the Local Match for Fiscal Year 2024 section 5310 Funds and sign all documents necessary to effect this amendment

What it does

Ends the I-26 Connector Aesthetics Committee.

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

Official title: Resolution dissolving the I-26 Connector Aesthetics Committee

What it does

Signs a contract with NV5 Engineerings and Consultants Inc. for Design and Construction Administration Services for the London Road Sidewalk Improvements project…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will directly achieve City 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 NV5 engineerings and Consultants Inc. for Design and Construction Administration Services for the London Road Sidewalk Improvements project; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any additional service requests that may arise during the project up to the Contingency amount

What it does

Ordinance enacting a 25 mile per hour speed limit on (1) Emma Road from Craven Street to 0.44 miles southeast of bringham road; (2)…

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

What it does

States Council's support for and requesting the N.C. dept. of Transportation to dedicate a section…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution supporting and requesting the N.C. dept. of Transportation to dedicate a section of I-40 at Exit 51 in memory of Jim Daniels

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the N.C. dept. of Transportation Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program funds.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City provides 10% of the cost, not to exceed $5,718.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the N.C. dept. of Transportation Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program funds

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept the N.C. dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program annual funding…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of this item is to accept the grant funds for FY 26.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the N.C. dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program annual funding to fund a portion of the existing Transit Division personnel budget in Fiscal Year 2026

What it does

Resolution authorizing the execution of a Purchase order with Gillig to acquire five 25-foot hybrid buses for Asheville Rides Transit, using the Washington State…

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

What it does

Signs an agreement with Buncombe County for the purpose of providing reduced transit fares for County employees though…

• 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 an Agreement with Buncombe County for the purpose of providing reduced transit fares for County employees though the Asheville Rides Transit Passport Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027

What it does

Signs a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for the North Reed Creek Greenway Phase i.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project is being considered as part of emergency protective measures and will be eligible for reimbursement through the FEMA PA process.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manger to contract with Herc Rentals, Inc., for the temporary provision of Parks & Recreation vehicles damaged by Hurricane Helene in an amount not to exceed $355,436 in response to Topical Storm Helene Emergency Response.”
• 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates for the North Reed Creek Greenway Phase i

What it does

Signs a contract with United Casualty and Surety Insurance to complete the N.C. dept. of Transportation southside connectivity improvement Project with Patton…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract will replace the contract that was awarded to DanGrady Company, LLC in September 2024, but has been terminated due to default/non-performance issues.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Funds for the original construction were encumbered in the amount of $1,283,975.44 for the original contract with DanGrady Company, LLC. ○ These funds will be released back to the project upon termination of the right to work on the project by DanGrady Company, LLC.”
• 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 United Casualty and Surety Insurance to complete the N.C. dept. of Transportation southside connectivity improvement Project with Patton Construction Group LLC

What it does

Makes technical changes to the budget.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a Technical Budget Amendment in the amount of $4.2 million in the City’s Multi-Year Enterprise Funds for year-end clean up related to Tropical Storm Helene budgets adopted earlier in the fiscal year, and in the amount of $776,000 for debt refunding expenses in the Transit Services Fund.”
• Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.

Official title: Technical Budget Amendment in the City’s Multi-Year Enterprise Funds for year-end clean up related to Tropical Storm Helene budgets adopted earlier in the Fiscal Year; and for debt refunding expenses in the Transit Services Fund

What it does

Signs a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt for the Fiscal Year 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The award of this contract will result in the resurfacing of 4.32 miles of City streets.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt in the amount of $1,850,118.10 plus a 15% contingency of $277,517.72 ($2,127,635.82 total) for the FY 25 Asphalt Resurfacing contract.”
• 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 Tarheel Paving and Asphalt for the Fiscal Year 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing project

What it does

Signs a contract with Haynes Electric Utility for the traffic and pedestrian signal and pole installation at the South Charlotte…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Haynes Electric Utility, a division of MB Haynes Corporation in the amount of $399,350 with a contingency amount of $59,900 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $459,250.”
• 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 Haynes Electric Utility for the traffic and pedestrian signal and pole installation at the South Charlotte Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive intersection

What it does

Ordinance enacting a 20 miles per hour speed limit on Atlanta Avenue in its entirety; Baker Avenue in its entirety; Boyd Avenue…

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

What it does

Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This proposed zoning text amendment will restore the sections removed inadvertently to what existed prior to the adoption of Ordinance 5127, while retaining the intended change to not require sidewalks when the use of a building has ceased for a period of more than 180 days.”
• Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.

Official title: Council approved amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances

What it does

Resolution for the City of Asheville to expend and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants apportioned to the Asheville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Year (fy)…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The total of pass-through funding in the amount of $4,413,775 will be appropriated by the budget amendment in the Transit Services Multi-Year Fund.”

What it does

Sets new speed limits, including 20 miles per hour on Short Coxe Avenue from Southside Avenue to Biltmore Avenue.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A speed limit is the fastest drivers may legally go on that street.

Official title: Ordinance enacting (1) a 20 miles per hour speed limit on Short Coxe Avenue from Southside Avenue to Biltmore Avenue; and (2) a 20 miles per hour speed limit on Clingman Avenue Extension from Clingman Avenue to Lyman Street

What it does

Signs a contract with Buncombe County for american with disabilities act Paratransit Services for Fiscal Year 2026.

• 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 execute a contract with Buncombe County for ADA Paratransit Services not to exceed $1,242,622 for Fiscal Year 2026.”
• 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 Buncombe County for american with disabilities act Paratransit Services for Fiscal Year 2026

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract between the City of Asheville and radtpdev USA to Extend…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract between the City of Asheville and RATPDev USA to extend the contract for one year and to add $11,800,000 for Fiscal Year 2026.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract between the City of Asheville and radtpdev USA to Extend the contract for one year and to Add funds for Fiscal Year 2026

What it does

Accepts a rescission of $864,334 of 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County and include…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adopt a resolution accepting a rescission of $864,334 of 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County and include the funds in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Operations Fund.”

Official title: Resolution accepting a rescission of $864,334 of 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County and include the Funds in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Operations Fund

What it does

Signs a contract with Appalachian Sitework Inc. for the Patton Avenue sidewalk Improvements project, and further authorizing the City Manager…

• 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 enter into a contract with Appalachian Sitework Inc. in the amount of $743,339.07, for Patton Ave.”
• 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 Appalachian Sitework Inc. for the Patton Avenue sidewalk Improvements 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

Lets the City Manager amend existing subrecipient agreements with Mountain Projects and expend and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants from Fiscal Year…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend existing subrecipient agreements with Mountain Projects and expend and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants from Fiscal Year 2019 from Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute Funding

What it does

States Council's support for the N.C. dept. of Transportation to abandon a segment of Campus Drive…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution of support for the N.C. dept. of Transportation to abandon a segment of Campus Drive as Requested by the University of North Carolina at Asheville

What it does

Signs a contract with Jarrett Walker & Associates LLC to conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of the City of asheville’s rides transit…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The study will assess current operations, explore new service delivery methods like microtransit, consider environmental and financial sustainability, and recommend short-term (1-5 years) and long-term (6-10 years) service changes for potential implementation.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “3-11-25 Page 21 Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Jarrett Walker & Associates, LLC in an amount not to exceed $299,877 to conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of the City’s Asheville Rides Transit system.”
• 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 Jarrett Walker & Associates LLC to conduct a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of the City of asheville’s rides transit system

What it does

Lets the City Manager accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants apportioned to the Asheville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Year (fy)…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept, expend, and disburse Federal Transit Administration Grants apportioned to the Asheville Urbanized Area for Fiscal Year (fy) 2019, fy 2020, and fy 2023 from the Section 5307 Urban Transit Funding, Section 5307 job access reverse community, and Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Programs; and to execute all necessary agreements between the City of Asheville and applicable transit Subrecipients for the disbursement of approved funds

What it does

Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith.
• Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.

Official title: Council approved the resident-led proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the addition of Appendix 7-F-Other Parcels (outlined in Map 3 referenced) and applicability of the new regulations only to the parcels not listed within the new Appendix

What it does

Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Kim Roney, Sheneika Smith.
• Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.

Official title: Council approved the resident-led proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the addition of Appendix 7-F-Other Parcels (outlined in Map 3 referenced) and applicability of the new regulations only to the parcels not listed within the new Appendix

What it does

Resolution authorizing City council to accept grant funds for the Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 from the N.C. dept…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City provides 10% of the cost, not to exceed $5,718.”

What it does

Applies to the N.C. Dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility… for Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program annual funding to fund a portion…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• 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 to the N.C. dept. of Transportation - Integrated Mobility Division for Section 5303 Metropolitan Planning Program annual funding to fund a portion of the existing Transit Planning Division personnel budget in Fiscal Year 2026

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2025 State Maintenance Assistance Program (SMAP) grant funds…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• 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 annual agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2025 State Maintenance Assistance Program (SMAP) grant funds to support transit operations and authorizing City council to accept the funds

What it does

Applies to the French Broad River Metropolitan Planing Organization for the annual Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute Grant Program to fund…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• 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 to the french broad river metropolitan planing organization for the annual Section 5307 Job Access Reverse Commute Grant Program to fund existing transit operations for routes 170 and S3

What it does

Changes the budget for the purpose of the acquisition of equipment needed to continue operations…

• 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 $500,000 from Debt Proceeds in the Street Cut Fund for the purpose of the acquisition of equipment needed to continue operations of the utility cut program.”
• 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 purpose of the acquisition of equipment needed to continue operations of the utility cut program

What it does

Signs a contract with TranSystems Corporation for the New Haw Creek Sidewalk Project Construction Engineering and Inspection services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will install approximately 1 mile of 6’ wide sidewalk along New Haw Creek Rd. from Beverly Rd. to Bell Rd., where no safe pedestrian facilities currently exist.”
• 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 TranSystems Corporation for the New Haw Creek Sidewalk Project Construction Engineering and Inspection services

What it does

Resolution of support from the City of Asheville to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization…

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

What it does

Approves, after the fact, a contract with Renewal for remaining option years.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “With Via Transportation Inc. for Transit Scheduling and Planning Software by $26,000 for a total contract amount of $115,500 for the final option year; and 1-28-25 Page 5”
• 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 contract renewal for remaining option years and authorizing the City Manager to increase the existing contract amounts as follows: (1) with via Transportation Inc. for Transit Scheduling and Planning Software; and (2) with Urban Transportation Associates, Inc. for Automatic Passenger Counter Software

What it does

Resolution certifying and declaring Results of special bond referendum on the bond orders authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds held for the City…

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

What it does

Signs a contract with Site Development Corp for the construction of the New Haw Creek Sidewalk project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Site Development Corp. in the amount not to exceed $3,284,727.50 plus a construction contingency of $328,472. for a total not to exceed contract of $3,613,199.50, for the construction of the New Haw Creek Road Sidewalk 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 construction contract with Site Development Corp for the construction of the New Haw Creek Sidewalk project

What it does

Approves, after the fact, an emergency contract with RATPDev Usa LLC for Supplemental Transit Operations and Maintenance Services.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: Ratify means approve after the fact. Sometimes the City has to act first, as in an emergency.

Official title: Resolution approving a contract with RATPDev usa LLC entered into on an emergency basis in the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene for Supplemental Transit Operations and Maintenance Services

What it does

Signs a contract with Appalachian Site Works Inc. for the construction of the New Haw Creek Sidewalk Project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will install approximately 1 mile of 6’ wide sidewalk along New Haw Creek Road from Beverly Road to Bell Road, where no safe pedestrian facilities currently exist.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Appalachian SiteWork, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,940,901 plus a construction contingency of $294,090 for a total not to exceed contract of $3,234,991, for the construction of the New Haw Creek Sidewalk 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 Appalachian Site Works Inc. for the construction of the New Haw Creek Sidewalk Project

What it does

Sets new speed limits, including 25 miles per hour on Haywood Road from Patton Avenue to Oakwood Street and Haywood Road…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A speed limit is the fastest drivers may legally go on that street.

Official title: Ordinance enacting (1) a 25 mph speed limit on Haywood Road from Patton Avenue to Oakwood Street and Haywood Road from Westwood Place to Riverview Drive; and (2) a 35 mph speed limit on Swannanoa River Road from byson street to Tunnel Road

What it does

Accepts a rescission of $1,374,797 of section 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County; agrees…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funds will enhance the City’s ability to continue to provide ART transit service.”

Official title: Resolution Accepting a rescission of $1,374,797 of section 5307 Urban Federal Transit Grant Funds from Buncombe County; agrees to comply with any lawful and reasonable conditions imposed upon such funds; authorizes expenditures from such funds; authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with state or federal entities related to this funding or contracts or agreements with Buncombe County related to this fund

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a professional services contract amendment with Equinox Environmental Consultation and Design of Asheville for the Swannanoa River…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “In June of 2020, a contract amendment with Equinox was issued for completing design, construction documents and permitting for a total fee of not to exceed $657,930.42”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract amendment with Equinox Environmental Consultation and Design of Asheville for the Swannanoa River Greenway Project

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a funding and maintenance agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the design and construction…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The Transportation Department applied for and received a federal transportation grant in the amount of $352,000 with a 20% match of $88,000 from the French Broad River 8-27-24 Page 24 Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) in Fiscal Year 2021 to design and construct the signal.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a funding and maintenance agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Biltmore Avenue/John Walker Avenue/White Fawn Drive

What it does

States Council's support for sole-source procurement for standardization of transit-related.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “A total of $21,660 is required to support this action in FY 2025.”
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution supporting sole-source procurement for standardization of transit-related

What it does

Approves a bond order to borrow $20,000,000 through General Obligation Transportation Bonds.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Bonds are loans the City pays back over many years, with interest.

Official title: Council adopted a Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Transportation Bonds of the City of Asheville, N.C. without change or amendment and directed the Clerk to publish a notice of adoption

What it does

Lets the City Manager amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract with RATPDev USA for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The proposed amendment will be the 5th amendment to the contract and it will cover services provided between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract between the City of Asheville and RATPDev USA for a total of $11,204,300 for Fiscal Year 2025.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the existing Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract with RATPDev USA for Fiscal Year 2025

What it does

Signs a contract with Buncombe County for Mountain Mobility to provide the services for american…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “6-25-24 Page 16 DISABILITIES ACT PARATRANSIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Buncombe County for ADA Paratransit Services not to exceed $1,211,815 for Fiscal Year 2025.”
• 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 Buncombe County for Mountain Mobility to provide the services for american with

What it does

Signs an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation for the Haywood Road Resurfacing project and Pedestrian Improvement Project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The funding for this aspect of the project is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund.”
• Why it matters: Contracts are how the City pays companies and groups to do work.

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the Haywood Road Resurfacing project and Pedestrian Improvement Project

What it does

Changes the contract with Tennoca Construction Company to accommodate additional pavement repair for the Onteora Boulevard Sidewalk Project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Under the requested change order, the construction contract will increase from $912,889.00 to a not to exceed amount of $1,002,889.00.”
• 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 with Tennoca Construction Company to accommodate additional pavement repair for the Onteora Boulevard Sidewalk Project

What it does

Motion to deny the zoning request for the properties located at 28 Roberts St died without a second.

• Failed.

What it does

States Council's support for two N.C. dept. of Transportation projects and authorization to execute associated maintenance…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The project will include constructing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalks and also, per City of Asheville request, a new ADA-accessible bus pad at the transit stop, which is also being relocated to be closer to the intersection.”
• Why it matters: A resolution of support states Council's position. It does not spend money by itself.

Official title: Resolution of support for two N.C. dept. of Transportation projects and authorization to execute associated maintenance agreements - Spot Safety Project to construct sidewalks along sections of Smokey Park Highway and a Spot Mobility Project to extend the southbound right turn lane on US 25 (Hendersonville Road) at NC 146 (Long Shoals Road)

What it does

Signs a contract with Rock Creek Grading LLC for the Fiscal Year 2024 Bridge Maintenance project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This contract is intended to address these recommendations for bridges on Beaver Valley Road, Chestnut Street, Chunns Cove Road, Depot Street, Faircrest Road and Meadowview Road.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Rock Creek Grading, LLC. in the amount of $368,000.00 plus a 12% contingency of $44,160.00 ($412,160.00 total) for the FY 2023-24 Bridge Maintenance contract.”
• 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 Rock Creek Grading LLC for the Fiscal Year 2024 Bridge Maintenance project

What it does

Changes the contract with Sitework Studios for Nasty Branch Greenway construction Drawing and specification revisions.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project provides an important East / West connection in the overall greenway network”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “To-date, the City has contracted with Siteworks Studios totaling $577,000 for project design.”
• 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 Sitework Studios for Nasty Branch Greenway construction Drawing and specification revisions

What it does

Applies to the Federal Transit Administration Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The purchase of new fareboxes is intended to replace the existing fareboxes that are no longer manufactured and the City is no longer able to purchase replacement parts.”
• 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 to the Federal Transit Administration Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program

What it does

Signs a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Asphalt Resurfacing contract.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The award of this contract will result in the resurfacing of 5.01 miles of City streets.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $2,527,521.27, plus a 15% contingency of $379,128.19 ($2,906,649.46 total) for the FY 2023-24 Asphalt Resurfacing contract.”
• 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 Tarheel Paving and Asphalt Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Asphalt Resurfacing contract

What it does

Changes the budget by $107,251 to add funds to the agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The agreement required the City to provide additional funding if the actual cost was above the original estimate.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment to add an additional $29,501.12 to the agreement between the City of Asheville and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, for a total cost of $107,251.12, for the purpose of funding the construction of the sidewalk on Amboy Road bridge.”
• 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 add funds to the agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the construction of the sidewalk on Amboy Road Bridge

What it does

Sets new speed limits, including 10 miles per hour on Battery Park Alley from Battery Park Avenue to Page Avenue.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A speed limit is the fastest drivers may legally go on that street.

Official title: Ordinance enacting (1) a 10 mph speed limit on Battery Park Alley from Battery Park Avenue to Page Avenue; (2) a 20 mph speed limit on Woodfin Street from North Market Street to Oak Street; and (3) a 25 mph speed limit on Harvard Place from Middlemont Avenue to Ormond Avenue and Ormond Avenue from Harvard Place to Haywood Road

What it does

Lets the City Attorney condemn an easement needed for the Hominy Creek Greenway.

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to condemn an easement needed for the Hominy Creek Greenway

What it does

Resolution authorizing the City Manager, the Transportation department director, the interim Transportation director, or any designee to any of these individuals, to apply…

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

What it does

Buys, from a single supplier without bidding, a Total of three new buses for the Asheville Rides Transit 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 Purchasing Division to purchase a Total of three new buses for the Asheville Rides Transit System including transit accessories and features utilizing the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Cooperative Purchasing Agreement approved by the Washington State Department of Enterprise on October 20, 2021; and utilizing Sole Source procurement on the basis of standardization to make purchases for technology equipment to be installed on each bus from Clever Devices, Seon, UTA and Mobileye

What it does

Resolution authorizing the City Manager, the transportation director, the interim transportation department director, or any designee to any of these Individuals, to apply…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The grant and associated expenses will be included in the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget for the Transit Fund.”

What it does

Lets the City Manager sign an amended grant agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) for the North RADTIP (Wilma Dykeman)…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The grant funds were scoped for preliminary engineering for a multi-use path along/near Riverside Drive/NC 251 from Hill Street to Pearson Bridge Road named North RADTIP (Wilma Dykeman) Greenway.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amended grant agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) for the North RADTIP (Wilma Dykeman) Greenway Preliminary Engineering allowing NCDOT to manage the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Project; and that City Council accept the grant funds

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into an agreement for additional construction work with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the I-26 Connector…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “At the time the funding letter of commitment was sent, the anticipated cost of the aesthetic treatments was $5,889,024 and the betterments was $1,412,900, for a total of $7,301,924.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement for additional construction work with the N.C. dept. of Transportation for the I-26 Connector Project sections I-251B and i-1253d

What it does

Applies for the N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• The money, in the minutes' words: “The City provides 10% of the cost, not to exceed $5,491.”
• 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 N.C. dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) Public Transit Apprenticeship Grant Program and if awarded, authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to fund the Apprenticeship for Fiscal Year 2024-25

What it does

Signs a contract with Hendrickson Transportation Group to secure transit-related administrative service,s training, and grant management support for Federal Transit…

• 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 execute a contract with Hendrickson Transportation Group for $124,600 to secure transit-related administrative services, training, and grant management support for Federal Transit Administration Grants.”
• 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 Hendrickson Transportation Group to secure transit-related administrative service,s training, and grant management support for Federal Transit Administration Grants

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a supplemental agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation to release Transportation Alternative Grant Funds…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This facility will feature improved high-visibility crosswalks, a wide shared use-path along a portion of Southside Avenue and on Short Coxe Avenue, and greenway wayfinding”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a supplemental agreement with the N.C. dept. of Transportation to release Transportation Alternative Grant Funds for constructing the Greenway Connectors project

What it does

Lets the City Attorney condemn an easement needed for the Swannanoa River greenway project.

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to condemn an easement needed for the Swannanoa River greenway project

What it does

Lets the City Manager enter into a supplemental agreement with the N.C. dept. of transportation to release transportation alternative grant funds…

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a supplemental agreement with the N.C. dept. of transportation to release transportation alternative grant funds for constructing the greenway connectors project budget amendment for the greenway connector project

What it does

Changes speed limits on portion of Sand Hill Road, Holt Lane, Baneberry Court, Sorrel Court, portion…

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• Why it matters: A speed limit is the fastest drivers may legally go on that street.

Official title: Ordinance enacting speed limit changes on the following roads: portion of Sand Hill Road, Holt Lane, Baneberry Court, Sorrel Court, portion of Dearborn Street, portion of Amboy Road/Meadow Road, Walton Street, portion of Middlebrook Drive, portion of Pinchot Drive, portion of Louisiana Avenue and portion of Elkwood Avenue

What it does

Changes the City's fees and charges for outdoor dining on public sidewalks and streets.

• Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
• Why it matters: Fees are what the City charges for services like water, permits and parking.

Official title: Council adopted an ordinance amending the Fees and Charges Manual for outdoor dining on public sidewalks and streets

What it does

Lets the City Manager direct staff to move forward with the College Patton Complete Streets Project, and to prepare ordinance amendments…

• Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley, Sheneika Smith.

Official title: Council authorized the City Manager to direct staff to move forward with the College Patton Complete Streets Project, and to prepare ordinance amendments to permit use of all modes of personal transportation within bike lanes

What it does

Lets the City Attorney condemn easements needed for the Swannanoa River greenway project.

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

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to condemn easements needed for the Swannanoa River greenway project

What it does

Lets the City Attorney condemn easements needed for the New Haw Creek Road sidewalk project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “This project will install a +/-1 mile of sidewalk along New Haw Creek Rd. from Beverly Rd. to Bell Rd., where no safe pedestrian facilities currently exist.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to condemn easements needed for the New Haw Creek Road sidewalk project

What it does

Lets the City Manager execute a Contract Amendment with French Broad Paving Inc. for the Sulphur Springs Road resurfacing project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The work will be a further disruption to a neighborhood that has experienced a lot of construction recently.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “7-25-23 Page 2 Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with French Broad Paving, Inc. in the amount of $25,000 for the Sulphur Springs Road Resurfacing Contract.”

Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Amendment with French Broad Paving Inc. for the Sulphur Springs Road resurfacing project

What it does

Signs a contract with TranSystems Corporation for Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the New Leicester Highway Sidewalk 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 contract with TranSystems Corporation for Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the New Leicester Highway Sidewalk project

What it does

Signs a contract with Cinderella Partners Inc. for the shiloh community Sidewalk 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 contract with Cinderella Partners Inc. for the shiloh community Sidewalk Project

What it does

Signs a contract with Smart Builders Construction for the murphy-oakley playground and Sidewalk 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 enter into a contract with Smart Builders Construction for the murphy-oakley playground and Sidewalk Project

What it does

Signs a contract with Cinderella Partners, Inc. for the Vermont Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project.

• 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 execute a construction contract with Cinderella Partners, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $396,253.21 plus a ~10% construction contingency of $40,000. for a total not to exceed contract of $436,253.21, for the Vermont Ave.”
• 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 Cinderella Partners, Inc. for the Vermont Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project

What it does

Signs a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 20220-23 Asphalt Resurfacing Part 2 project.

• Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
• What the minutes say it will do: “The award of this contract will result in the resurfacing of 1.16 miles of City streets.”
• The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tarheel Paving and Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $839,861.90, plus a 20% contingency of $167,972.00 ($1,007,833.90 total) for the FY 2022-23 Asphalt Resurfacing Part 2 contract.”
• 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 Tarheel Paving and Asphalt, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 20220-23 Asphalt Resurfacing Part 2 project