March 25, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Applies for the 2024 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept, and accepts it if awarded.
- Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The funding will allow the purchase of 73 bulletproof vests over the two-year life of the grant.”
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2024 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant from the United States Department of Justice and adopt a budget amendment in the City’s Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $58,546.94.”
- Why it matters: An application asks for money. The City gets it only if the grant is awarded.
Official title: Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accepted the 2024 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept
Carried 6–1
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no.”
Read the motion as recorded
“Vice-Mayor Mosley moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept the 2024 BVP Grant from the U.S. Dept.”
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