August 23, 2022Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil changes the budget by $419,214.47 to establish an expenditure budget for funds already received by the City.
- 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.”
What that means
- Budget amendment:
- A change to the City's spending plan after it's passed. It adds money that came in, or moves money to a new use.
More from the minutes
- “This proposed budget amendment would authorize the use of this funding for a new DNA Analyzer system, replacing an end of life bomb robot, and advanced Forensic training for four Forensic Technicians.”
- “Councilwoman Roney said that the ACLU has warned in general around asset seizure, cautioning against policing for profit which risks integrity and trust as it becomes the burden of residents to challenge asset seizure even before they are found guilty.”
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
Carried 5–2
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Wisler and carried on a 5-2 vote, with Vice-Mayor Smith and Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner moved to adopt 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.”
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