February 24, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes the budget for fire Department to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal…
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the minutes say it will do: “This request provides formal approval for AFD to expend the available donation balance for special projects in a manner consistent with donor intent and City financial policies, while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a budget amendment in the amount of $45,266.38 authorizing the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal departmental initiatives.”
- Why it matters: The budget is the City's spending plan. An amendment adds money or moves it to a new use.
Official title: Budget amendment for fire Department to expend donation funds for approved special projects and internal departmental initiatives
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. 5198 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXPEND DONATION FUNDS FOR APPROVED SPECIAL PROJECTS AND INTERNAL DEPARTMENTAL INITIATIVES”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item I