November 18, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil changes a contract for counseling services to employees and their families.
Council voted to change its contract with Responder Support Services for counseling services to employees and their families.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the City says it's for: “The requested amendment will allow time for HR to develop an updated RFP while ensuring no disruption in services to employees and families utilizing counseling services.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “The amendment will extend the contract through 3-31-26 and increase the total contract amount by $43,500 to for a total amount of $224,749.”
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.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Responder Support Services for counseling services to employees and their families
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 25-266 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH RESPONDER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR COUNSELING SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item G