Asheville City Council Agenda Briefing Work Session
The agenda briefing work session covered various items, including homelessness prevention and housing initiatives, funding for the Code Purple emergency shelter, and the renewal of the Asheville City Market agreement. Discussions also addressed policies for in-kind support for community events, a budget amendment for law enforcement bonuses, and FEMA grant allocations for fire safety equipment. Further topics included land conveyance for the I-26 connector, HIDTA grant funding, and watershed protection projects related to storm damage. The meeting concluded with presentations on Bearwise activities and financial updates, along with a public hearing regarding conditional zoning and flood mitigation strategies for a redevelopment project.
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The workshop focused on gathering the Council's vision for the Revitalization of Flooded Commercial Districts program. Discussions were held to establish priorities that will inform the development of a future Notice of Funding Opportunity. Council members participated in breakout sessions covering commercial redevelopment, economic vitality and small business recovery, and public realm and infrastructure investments, the results of which will be used to refine program documentation and assess project feasibility.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
City of Asheville City Council Action Agenda
The council approved several items, including grant funding for the Water Resources Department for lead pipe replacement, a contract renewal for WNC Nature Center software licensing, and an agreement for an after-school program with the Asheville City Schools Foundation. Additionally, the council authorized alcohol permits for the Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival, an interlocal agreement with Buncombe County for the General Assistance Program, and funding for NCDOT transit grants and apprenticeship programs. A three-year contract for municipal facility cleaning services was also approved. The meeting included a manager's report on recovery preparedness and a public hearing regarding the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Sep 17, 2026·Board meeting
Ashland City Council Agenda Briefing Work Session
The meeting served as an agenda briefing and work session to review upcoming municipal business. Key topics included preparations for the council agenda, specifically regarding lead and copper rule compliance, grant funding for housing initiatives, contract renewals for city services, and transit facility administrative costs. Presentations were planned for storm recovery efforts and substantial amendments to the HOME ARP allocation plan. The council also coordinated board appointments, reviewed the eight-week look-ahead schedule for future projects, and discussed upcoming public safety committee agenda items including gun violence reduction and local homelessness response.
