The City Council conducted an agenda briefing, a budget worksession, and a formal meeting. Key topics included discussions on Enterprise Fund financial status, parking fee adjustments and expansion, Business Improvement District budget and sales tax utilization, General Fund budget updates, and the Capital Improvement Program. The Council authorized a contract for police background checks and polygraph services, approved a memorandum of understanding with the Housing Authority for police personnel, and authorized the audit of city accounts. Furthermore, the Council addressed the issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds, initiated the permanent closure of an unopened right-of-way, and reviewed updates on digital accessibility requirements. Additional legislative actions included amending the graffiti ordinance definition, establishing regulations for abandoned structures, and authorizing the renaming of Lewis McCormick Field to Hometrust Park.
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The City Council conducted an agenda briefing, a budget worksession, and a formal meeting. Key topics included discussions on Enterprise Fund financial status, parking fee adjustments, the Business Improvement District budget, General Fund budget projections, and Capital Improvement Program updates. The Council approved a contract for police applicant background checks, authorized sole-source procurement of radio subscription services, and executed an MOU for police personnel at Housing Authority properties. Additionally, the Council authorized auditing services for the upcoming fiscal year, approved an application for Water System Revenue Bonds, initiated a public hearing for a street closure, and discussed new federal ADA website accessibility requirements. Zoning amendments for McCormick Field were approved, an ordinance regulating graffiti was amended, and a new ordinance regarding abandoned structures was adopted. Finally, the Council approved the renaming of McCormick Field to Hometrust Park.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
Asheville City Council City Council Meeting
The council meeting included the issuance of proclamations for Procurement Month, Social Work Month, and Arbor Day in the River Arts District, along with recognition of city staff and community service professionals. The council approved a consent agenda that included expanding behavioral health counseling services for first responders. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Director provided a progress update on infrastructure recovery projects, detailing design concepts for parks recovery, including flood resiliency and ecosystem restoration, and the community's engagement in identifying preferred amenities.
Mar 19, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Agenda Briefing Worksession, Budget Worksession, And Regular Meeting
City Council held an agenda briefing worksession to discuss future agenda items and upcoming committees. A budget worksession followed, covering FY 2027 General Fund expense projections, major expenditure drivers including debt service and compensation adjustments, and potential service reduction strategies. The council also reviewed proposed parking services fee changes and South Slope expansion. During the regular meeting, the Council presented proclamations for Procurement Month, Social Work Month, and Arbor Day, recognized an award recipient, authorized contracts for behavioral health counseling and strategic planning software, and approved a grant application for the Walton Street Park project. The Council discussed parks recovery projects, approved FY 2027 fees and charges, passed a resolution to reserve the Parkside property for an arts and entertainment facility while establishing community partnerships, and approved a contract for transit system operations and maintenance.
