March 25, 2025Asheville City Council
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Lets the City Manager accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and authorized…
- Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
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Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and authorized the City Manager to sign all of the appropriate agreements, and adopted a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $71,999
Carried 6–1
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilman Hess moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 2024 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant and authorize the City Manager to sign all of the appropriate agreements, and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $71,999.”
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