September 8, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil agrees to seek and accept $1,104,732 in state bus maintenance money for fiscal year 2027.
The N.C. Department of Transportation gives this formula grant each year to eligible cities that run bus systems. The money can only pay to run and maintain the system, such as upkeep of the City's transit fleet, equipment and buildings. The amount is 0.59% more than the $1,098,253 the City got for fiscal year 2026.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
Still pending: The state still has to grant the money.
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.
- Fiscal year:
- The City's budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. Fiscal year 2027 runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fiscal Year 2027 N.C. Dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program funding agreement
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
“Resolution Number 26-186 - Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fiscal Year 2027 N.C. Dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program funding agreement”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item H