October 22, 2019Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Applies for the 2019 high impact drug trafficking areas Grant, and accepts it if awarded.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of the HIDTA program is to reduce drug trafficking and production in the United States, specifically in areas where drug related activities are having a significant harmful impact.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “ORDINANCE NO. 4769 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2019 HIGH IMPACT DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS GRANT Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2019 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Grant and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $285,416.”
- Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, the 2019 high impact drug trafficking areas Grant
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilman Kapoor and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 19-234 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT IF AWARDED, THE 2019 HIGH IMPACT DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS GRANT”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item G