August 27, 2024Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves, after the fact, (motion consent-res-24-199).
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “This resolution includes an increase of $138,577.12, for a total of $1,138,577.12 for Fiscal Year 2024 to cover the cost of additional Paratransit Services provided by the County in excess of the original budget estimate of $1,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2024.”
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 service is mandated under federal requirements to ensure complimentary paratransit service within ¾ of a mile of fixed-route transit services.”
- “The City of Asheville’s policy goes beyond the required ¾ mile, providing services city-wide to all eligible individuals who meet ADA certification.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify (motion consent-res-24-199)
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
“RESOLUTION NO. 24-199 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RATIFY”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item V