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 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 12, 2026·Board meeting
Asheville City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting was primarily dedicated to the presentation of several proclamations recognizing community organizations and awareness weeks. These included World Facilities Management Day, National Public Works Week, Strive Not to Drive Week, National Salvation Army Week, and National Tennis Month. Representatives from the respective organizations attended to receive the proclamations and provided brief overviews of their ongoing community programs and contributions.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular City Council Formal Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including the issuance of Water System Revenue Bonds, a contract amendment for internal audit services, and the authorization of a Utility Relocation Agreement with Duke Energy for the Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk project. Council also authorized design and engineering services for Helene Recovery projects and approved property tax refunds. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the City Manager's proposed budget presentation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, highlighting budget reductions, property tax revaluation scenarios, and CIP investments. Public hearings were conducted regarding the issuance of interim Limited Obligation Bonds, the permanent closure of an unopened right-of-way on Saint Dunstan's Road, and conditional zoning requests for two multi-family developments. Finally, Council authorized the award of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds for several multi-family housing projects.
