November 18, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil changes a contract to build the McCormick Field improvements.
Council voted to change its contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in Association with W.C. Construction Company to build the McCormick Field improvements.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
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.
More from the minutes
- “The project is currently in its final phase, with completion planned by April 2026 in time for the Tourist baseball’s 2026 season.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with Frank l. Blum Construction Company, in association with W.C. construction Company, for the construction of the McCormick Field improvements, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change orders that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount
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. 25-273 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND A CONTRACT WITH FRANK L. BLUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN ASSOCIATION WITH W.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCORMICK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE PROJECT UP TO THE CONTINGENCY AMOUNT”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item N