August 25, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves applying for a state grant to clear leftover Hurricane Helene debris.
The state program, paid for by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, helps western North Carolina clean up debris left by Hurricane Helene. Each applicant can get up to $3,000,000, with no local match. The City says several properties in the city were missed by the first debris removal, and its application will focus on them. The deadline to apply is September 14, 2026.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the City says it's for: “This application will focus on those unmet needs.”
Still pending: This is an application. The state hasn't awarded it. If it does, the work must be finished within three years.
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 submit an application for funding from the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management Debris Recovery & Disposal Grant Program; to accept said grant funds if awarded; and enter into any agreement documents necessary for such acceptance
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Resolution Number 26-179 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for funding from the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management Debris Recovery & Disposal Grant Program; to accept said grant funds if awarded; and enter into any agreement documents necessary for such acceptance”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item U