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Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the United States Department of…

April 23, 2024Asheville City Council

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What it does

Applies for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance…, and accepts it if awarded, for $83,673.

  • Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
  • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant, and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $83,673.”
  • Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.
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  • “Ensures the ability to better protect the safety of the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.”

Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant, and adopted a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $83,673

Carried 5–1

From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried on a 5-1 vote, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”

Read the motion as recorded

“Councilwoman Mosley moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant, and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $83,673.”

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