February 25, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Extends the contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group to extend the Contract period from 60 to 100 days and to increase…
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “This contract amendment adds $43,000 to the existing contract, for a total of $415,009.70.”
- Why it matters: Changing a contract can change its cost, its length or the work it covers.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City manager to execute an amendment to the Contract with Biltmore Farms Hotel Group to extend the Contract period from 60 to 100 days and to increase funding to cover lodging expenses for first responders, essential employees and out-of-area emergency resources associated with Tropical Storm Helene through January 1, 2025
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 25-32 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH BILTMORE FARMS HOTEL GROUP TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT PERIOD FROM 60 TO 100 DAYS AND TO INCREASE FUNDING TO COVER LODGING EXPENSES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND OUT-OF-AREA EMERGENCY RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL STORM HELENE THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2025”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item C