November 15, 2022Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat 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.
More from the minutes
- “To fill bottles for these members, AFD relies upon neighboring fire departments that support a countywide air unit which responds to the incident scene.”
- “This unit is reliable, but there are times where it is unavailable due to being used by one of the other 21 Buncombe County fire departments or being serviced.”
Official title: Budget amendment from 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for self-contained breathing apparatus Compressor
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“ORDINANCE NO. 4982 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FROM 2021 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS COMPRESSOR”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item G