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

December 14, 2021Asheville City Council

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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.
More from the minutes
  • “The APD is currently down 34% in sworn staffing and is having to use overtime to help cover critical operational assignments until we can get staffing levels back up.”
  • “Ensures the ability to better protect the safety of the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.”

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

Carried

From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kilgore and carried on a roll call vote of 6-1, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”

Read the motion as recorded

“Councilwoman Wisler moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accept the U.S. Dept.”

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