April 28, 2026Asheville City Council
What it does
Accepts county funds for Code Purple winter shelter.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- Why it matters: Code Purple keeps shelters open in life-threatening cold. This covered the cost of daytime openings during the February 2026 storm, split between the city and the county.
Official title: Accept county funds for Code Purple winter shelter
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
What was voted on
amend the interlocal agreement with Buncombe County to accept $4,376.64 in county matching funds for Code Purple emergency shelter daytime operations on February 1–2, 2026, during Winter Storm Gianna, with matching city funds from ARPA. Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilwoman Ullman, seconded by Councilwoman Turner.
Open the minutesResolution No. 26-68