May 26, 2020Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Applies for with the executive Office of the president, Office of National Drug Control…, 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. 4805 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE 2020 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS GRANT Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution to apply for and accept the 2020 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, with the executive Office of the president, Office of National Drug Control Policy for the 2020 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Smith and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 20-94 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT IF AWARDED, WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY FOR THE 2020 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS GRANT”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item M