March 28, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Applies for the Expanding Digital Opportunities in Western North Carolina through Land of Sky…
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “The City will be responsible for maintenance after the initial 5 year period at approximately $500 per bus per year, for a total of $16,500 for all 33 buses.”
- Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Expanding Digital Opportunities in Western North Carolina through Land of Sky Regional Council and the Dogwood Health Trust to make public WiFi available on public transit vehicles
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 NO. 23-68 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE EXPANDING DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH LAND OF SKY REGIONAL COUNCIL AND THE DOGWOOD HEALTH TRUST TO MAKE PUBLIC WIFI AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLES”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item O