April 12, 2022Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Amends a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Since the execution of the contract, the vendor has completed 26 full, 3 partial, and 10 non-sworn background investigations as well as 2 polygraphs for a total of $59,574.40.”
More from the minutes
- “APD is currently understaffed and we do not have sworn administrative staff available to complete these hiring functions especially given the large increase in volume of new personnel needing to be vetted for hire.”
- “Ensures the ability to better protect the safety of the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County by allowing as many sworn staff as possible to be available for patrol duties.”
Official title: Resolution amending a contract with uss iss Agency inc. for new hire background investigations
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Smith and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 22-63 - RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH USS ISS AGENCY INC. FOR NEW HIRE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item C