April 28, 2026Asheville City Council
What it does
Adds $7.2M to the Helene recovery budget.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- Why it matters: Helene-related budget amendments had reached $28.8M at this point. This added $7.2M, including a temporary bridge for Gashes Creek, funded by reimbursements rather than local taxes.
Official title: Add $7.2M to the Helene recovery budget
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
What was voted on
adopt a $7.2M budget amendment ($5.1M in additional Helene disaster-recovery expenses funded with FEMA and state emergency-management reimbursements, and $2.1M allocating insurance proceeds for recovery projects). Adopted as part of the consent agenda, moved by Councilwoman Ullman, seconded by Councilwoman Turner.
Open the minutesOrdinance 5215