July 28, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil hires a contractor to tear down damaged riverfront park structures, up to $436,657.
Austin Construction Co. will tear down seven damaged buildings and dozens of park features at parks along the French Broad River. The contract is $396,657.84, with up to $40,000 more for changes. The City says the work removes unsafe structures. It also says it will receive federal and state money for this work.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Still pending: The timing depends on an environmental and historic review. That review could last through fall 2026.
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 execute a contract with Austin Construction Co. for demolition of damaged facilities within the French Broad Riverfront Park; further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change order that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount
Carried, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Mosley and carried unanim ously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Resolution Number 26-150 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Austin Construction Co. for demolition of damaged facilities within the French Broad Riverfront Park; further authorizing the City Manager to execute any change order that may arise during the project up to the contingency amount”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item D