January 27, 2026Asheville City Council
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Resolution authorizing staff to submit a request to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation requesting a federal authorization and funding for a City of Asheville…
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
- The money, in the minutes' words: “Con(s): Work must be conducted by United States Army Corps of Engineers which will impact the total cost of the project Fiscal Impact : The City anticipates requesting a total of $87 million, If allocated, the City will be required to provide a 25% match of $21.75 million.”
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 26-19 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REQUESTING A FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING FOR A CITY OF ASHEVILLE COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCY AND CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT DESIGNED TO EXPAND SERVICE RELIABILITY, STRENGTHEN SYSTEM REDUNDANCY, AND REDUCE VULNERABILITIES THAT COULD RESULT IN FUTURE POTABLE WATER SERVICE DISRUPTIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT FUNDS IF ALLOCATED”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item H