The City Council conducted an agenda briefing worksession and a formal meeting. Key actions included the approval of a budget amendment for the Eagle and Market Street Enhancements Project, authorization of an agreement with the UNC School of Government for the North Carolina Benchmarking Project, and approval of various employee insurance contracts. The Council also renewed an automatic aid agreement with the Reems Creek Fire Department, awarded a contract for the Public Works Air Handler Unit Replacement Project, and addressed municipal property tax refunds. A public hearing was held regarding a substantial amendment to the CDBG-DR Action Plan. Additionally, the Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 annual operating budget and parking fee adjustments, authorized the submission of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME programs, and approved an additional award of CDBG-DR multi-family housing funds for the Terrace at River Hills project.
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The City Council meeting included a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the city's commitment to reducing gun violence through public health responses and community partnerships. The council conducted a quarterly recovery update regarding tropical storm Helen, detailing progress on federal funding, FEMA public assistance projects, hazard mitigation programs, and the activation of small business support through the Asheville Recovers Together program. Additionally, the council discussed upcoming public hearing opportunities regarding substantial amendments to housing and infrastructure funding.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
Asheville City Council City Council Meeting
The meeting featured a proclamation for the 14th annual pollinator celebration month and a report on the fiscal year 2025-2026 capital update. Discussions included structural repairs for the municipal building fire station, the Biltmore Village infrastructure project regarding sidewalk and lighting improvements, and progress on public art and park improvement projects.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council conducted an agenda briefing worksession and a formal meeting. Key topics included the presentation of a capital update for the third quarter of the fiscal year, a public hearing regarding the proposed annual operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a public hearing on the annual action plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. The Council adopted resolutions concerning interim limited obligation bonds for capital projects, funding increases for the Litter and Cleanliness Program, and contract amendments for heavy truck repair services. Additionally, the Council revised the future meeting schedule and heard public comments on various city matters.
