Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accepted the U.S. Dept, By the Record Asheville

December 14, 2021Asheville City Council

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What it does

Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2021 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $76,873.”
Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.

More from the minutes

“The APD is currently down 34% in sworn staffing and is having to use overtime to help cover critical operational assignments until we can get staffing levels back up.”
“Ensures the ability to better protect the safety of the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accepted the U.S. Dept

Carried

From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kilgore and carried on a roll call vote of 6-1, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”

Read the motion as recorded

“Councilwoman Wisler moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accept the U.S. Dept.”

Open the minutesMotion text in the minutes

Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and accepted the U.S. Dept