January 10, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves, after the fact, the execution of a contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. for safety repairs to the HVAC system.
Council voted to approve, after the fact, the execution of a contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. for safety repairs to the HVAC system at harrah’s cherokee center - asheville.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution ratifying the execution of a contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in the amount not to exceed $165,600 for HVAC emergency repairs and upgrades at Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville.”
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
- After the fact:
- Council approves something the City already did. This often happens in an emergency, when there's no time to wait for a meeting.
More from the minutes
- “This included installation of 10 new air handler units, new boiler systems and additional support infrastructure.”
- “In the course of 14 months three of the ten new air handler units have failed, as well as numerous portions of support infrastructure down the line.”
Official title: Resolution to ratify the execution of a contract with Daikin Applied Americas Inc. for safety repairs to the HVAC system at harrah’s cherokee center - asheville
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Smith and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 23-1 - RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH DAIKIN APPLIED AMERICAS INC. FOR SAFETY REPAIRS TO THE HVAC SYSTEM AT HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CENTER - ASHEVILLE”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item C