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City Council Meeting September 26, 2023

Welcome to the September 26, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting

Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - September 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.

The Agenda Briefing...

Welcome to the September 26, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting   Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - September 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page. The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed to to the City's YouTube Channel and broadcast on Spectrum Channel 193.Pursuant to NC General Statutes sec. 143-318.13 and City Council Rules of Procdure 36(b), the Agenda Briefing Meetings will be held virtually.   On September 26, City Council will meet in-person at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, N.C. A worksession regarding the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium will precede the meeting at 3 p.m. Persons wishing to speak live at the 5 p.m. meeting will be required to attend in person, and are required to sign up at the door.    Parking Available Free parking will be available in the two city employee parking lots along Marjorie Street after 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting (55 Valley Street and 17 Marjorie Street).   Face Coverings in Public Spaces Face coverings are no longer required in public indoor spaces. For City of Asheville buildings, we will no longer require face coverings. However, public health officials still strongly recommend wearing them especially in crowded indoor spaces. To be clear, the public will no longer be required to wear face coverings in City of Asheville buildings but will be encouraged to wear them.   Presentations at the Meeting For those wishing to make a slide or PowerPoint presentation at a formal meeting of City Council, the presentation must be submitted to Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov by Noon the day before the formal meeting.    How to Participate Remotely To accommodate those who do not yet feel secure attending in person, or those whose are precluded from attending because of schedules or other personal factors, City Council will continue to engage with those members of our community using the following options for participation: Remote comments via email (ashevillecitycouncilsept262023@publicinput.com) or voicemail (855-925-2801, meeting code 2196) will continue to be accepted and reviewed by City Council prior to the meeting so long as they are received by 9:00 a.m. on September 26.  The live meeting will be streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be accessed through the YouTube icon on the front page of the City's website or via the livestream at the bottom of this page.The live meeting will be available on Charter/Spectrum channel 193.You may listen to the meeting through via phone (855-925-2801, meeting code 2196).Finally, the public can communicate with the Council by emailing them directly at any time - ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov.    Link to Council Agenda web page        

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City Council Meeting September 12, 2023

Welcome to the September 12, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting

Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - September 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.

The Agenda Briefing...

Welcome to the September 12, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting   Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - September 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page. The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed to to the City's YouTube Channel and broadcast on Spectrum Channel 193.Pursuant to NC General Statutes sec. 143-318.13 and City Council Rules of Procdure 36(b), the Agenda Briefing Meetings will be held virtually.     On September 12, City Council will meet in-person at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, N.C. Persons wishing to speak live at the 5 p.m. meeting will be required to attend in person, and are required to sign up at the door.    Parking Available Free parking will be available in the two city employee parking lots along Marjorie Street after 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting (55 Valley Street and 17 Marjorie Street).   Face Coverings in Public Spaces Face coverings are no longer required in public indoor spaces. For City of Asheville buildings, we will no longer require face coverings. However, public health officials still strongly recommend wearing them especially in crowded indoor spaces. To be clear, the public will no longer be required to wear face coverings in City of Asheville buildings but will be encouraged to wear them.   Presentations at the Meeting For those wishing to make a slide or PowerPoint presentation at a formal meeting of City Council, the presentation must be submitted to Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov by Noon the day before the formal meeting.    How to Participate Remotely To accommodate those who do not yet feel secure attending in person, or those whose are precluded from attending because of schedules or other personal factors, City Council will continue to engage with those members of our community using the following options for participation: Remote comments via email (ashevillecitycouncilsept122023@publicinput.com) or voicemail (855-925-2801, meeting code 8410) will continue to be accepted and reviewed by City Council prior to the meeting so long as they are received by 9:00 a.m. on September 12.  The live meeting will be streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be accessed through the YouTube icon on the front page of the City's website or via the livestream at the bottom of this page.The live meeting will be available on Charter/Spectrum channel 193.You may listen to the meeting through via phone (855-925-2801, meeting code 8410).Finally, the public can communicate with the Council by emailing them directly at any time - ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov.    Link to Council Agenda web page        

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Asheville Stormwater Public Survey

Your input matters and we want to hear from you!

The City of Asheville has initiated the Stormwater Utility Program Assessment and Fee Study. As part of the Study, we are reviewing Asheville's Stormwater...

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Downtown Safety Initiative

The City of Asheville’s Downtown Safety Initiative to develop a sustainable approach to addressing community safety and cleanliness issues will transition from a pilot initiative to an ongoing effort...

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Your Voice, Your Choice

The City of Asheville is taking additional steps to connect with people whose voices are often missing from decision making processes. “Your Voice, Your Choice” is an opportunity to sign up...

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Community Reparations Commission

The Community Reparations Commission is developing short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to boost economic mobility and opportunity...

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Active Projects & Surveys

Reed Creek Greenway Extension - Feasibility Study

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The City of Asheville is seeking your input on the Reed Creek Greenway Extension Feasibility Study.

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Asheville Business Inclusion

The City of Asheville's Business Inclusion Office is responsible for supporting the implementation of the City of Asheville Business Inclusion Contracting Policy. The Business Inclusion Office actively...

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City Council Meeting August 22, 2023

Welcome to the August 22, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting

Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - August 17, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.

The Agenda Briefing...

Welcome to the August 22, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting   Find the Virtual Agenda Briefing Meeting - August 17, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page. The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed to to the City's YouTube Channel and broadcast on Spectrum Channel 193.Pursuant to NC General Statutes sec. 143-318.13 and City Council Rules of Procdure 36(b), the Agenda Briefing Meetings will be held virtually.   Preceding the 5 p.m. meeting, a work session will be held at 3 p.m. to discuss the Independent Review Committee recommendations on the Water Outage over December/January. On August 22, City Council will meet in-person at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, N.C. Persons wishing to speak live at the 5 p.m. meeting will be required to attend in person, and are required to sign up at the door.    Parking Available Free parking will be available in the two city employee parking lots along Marjorie Street after 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting (55 Valley Street and 17 Marjorie Street).   Face Coverings in Public Spaces Face coverings are no longer required in public indoor spaces. For City of Asheville buildings, we will no longer require face coverings. However, public health officials still strongly recommend wearing them especially in crowded indoor spaces. To be clear, the public will no longer be required to wear face coverings in City of Asheville buildings but will be encouraged to wear them.   Presentations at the Meeting For those wishing to make a slide or PowerPoint presentation at a formal meeting of City Council, the presentation must be submitted to Maggie Burleson at mburleson@ashevillenc.gov by Noon the day before the formal meeting.    How to Participate Remotely To accommodate those who do not yet feel secure attending in person, or those whose are precluded from attending because of schedules or other personal factors, City Council will continue to engage with those members of our community using the following options for participation: Remote comments via email (ashevillecitycouncilaug222023@publicinput.com) or voicemail (855-925-2801, meeting code 6806) will continue to be accepted and reviewed by City Council prior to the meeting so long as they are received by 9:00 a.m. on August 22.  The live meeting will be streamed on the City's YouTube Channel which can be accessed through the YouTube icon on the front page of the City's website or via the livestream at the bottom of this page.The live meeting will be available on Charter/Spectrum channel 193.You may listen to the meeting through via phone (855-925-2801, meeting code 6806).Finally, the public can communicate with the Council by emailing them directly at any time - ashevillenccouncil@ashevillenc.gov.    Link to Council Agenda web page        

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Board and Commission Member Resource Page

Welcome to the City of Asheville Boards and Commissions Member Page!

This site provides current and newly appointed board and commission members with the resources they need to succeed in their service...

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EOP & COOP Update

The City of Asheville is currently working to update the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans. The EOP is a plan that details how the City will prepare for,...

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Water Incident Independent Review Committee

Background

A series of events associated with sub-freezing temperatures in December 2022 led to water outages in the southern and western portions of Asheville’s water system for an...

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Disparity Study 2023

Background

The City of Asheville's Community and Economic Development Department has commissioned Miller³ Consulting, Inc. (M³ Consulting) to conduct a five year comprehensive...

Background The City of Asheville's Community and Economic Development Department has commissioned Miller³ Consulting, Inc. (M³ Consulting) to conduct a five year comprehensive Disparity Study of its contractual awards in goods, professional and general services, and construction. The objective is to determine the effectiveness of the City’s current Business Inclusion (formerly Minority and Women Business Enterprise) program and recommend modifications and adjustments, if necessary, to the City’s Business Inclusion program that are in compliance with the law.  Disparity Studies are the primary means by which municipalities determine whether there is legal justification for the establishment, continuation or modification of programs designed to promote the full and fair participation of minority and women business enterprises (M/WBE) in government contracting.  The City of Asheville Disparity Study period is from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022. For information on the 2018 Disparity Study, click here. Happening NowYou can provide comments Please submit any comments that you may have about your experiences working in the local marketplace, working with the City, or about the disparity study. Topic areas could include: Conditions in the local marketplace, including any potential barriers that businesses face in being successful or growing;Contracting opportunities with the City or other local government agencies;Business assistance programs that the City or other local agencies currently use;Any recommendations for additional business assistance programs that the City could consider implementing. Your comments will be treated confidentially. They will be integrated as part of the project team’s analyses of local marketplace conditions without identifying you as the source. E-mail your comments directly to the project team at CityofAshevilleDS@miller3group.com. Frequently Asked Questions What is a disparity study? A Disparity Study determines whether a government entity, either in the past or currently, engages in exclusionary practices in the solicitation and award of contracts to minority, and women‐owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs).   What is the purpose of a disparity study? The study is necessitated in part by the 1989 U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson. The court decision imposed legal requirements on jurisdictions to establish a “compelling interest” to support the establishment of a minority and women business program. The results of this study will determine if a compelling interest exists for the City to have a M/WBE program.   Why is the City of Asheville conducting a disparity study? The City is conducting a disparity study to aid the City in evaluating and improving its current programs and to undertake all necessary and affirmative steps to ensure that Diverse Business Enterprises are afforded opportunities to participate in City procurements.   When will the disparity study be completed? October 2023   How can local business owners and community stakeholders get involved and stay informed? The participation of stakeholders and business owners is crucial to the Disparity Study’s success. The project team will  conduct stakeholder meetings, business owner interviews, send surveys and hold focus groups throughout the course of the Study to gather information. Local business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to attend. The business owner meetings and focus groups will allow the project team to document anecdotal testimony from firms and/or individuals that have done business or are interested in doing business directly with the City or indirectly through its prime contractors/lead professional consultants. You can also share your insights about working in the local marketplace by emailing the project team directly at CityofAshevilleDS@miller3group.com. Data collected throughout the Study will be considered and incorporated into the final report.   What types of contracts are being reviewed? The study will focus on M/WBE’s in the procurement categories of goods, professional and general services, and construction from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.   Will the results of the disparity study be made public? Yes, the results of the disparity study will be made public at the end of the process.     Timeline October 2022 – Project kick off, study begins. Spring 2023 – Engagement with community begins to include interviews, focus groups and public meetings. October 2023 – Study complete.   Supporting Documents The City will provide access to relevant disparity study notes, presentations, and reports below. Please check back periodically for updated documents throughout the course of the study.   Contact Information Frank McGowan Interim Asst. Director City of Asheville Community & Economic Development Dept. 828-259-5811, fmcgowan@ashevillenc.gov Sherry Williams Project Manager, Miller³ Consulting, Inc. swilliams@miller3group.com Larry Scott Assistant Project Manager, Miller³ Consulting, Inc. lscott@miller3group.com

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Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart

The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are partnering with McAdams Company to document the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, which sits...

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Boards and Commissions - Realignment Project

The City of Asheville staff is working with stakeholders to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system.

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Past Projects & Surveys

Downtown Restroom Site Configuration Preference Survey

The City is moving forward with the purchase and installation of a prefabricated public restroom facility to be located in the public space on the College Street Side of the Ranking Avenue parking garage....

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Bike/Ped Count 2023 Registration

At this time, all volunteer positions have been filled. If you are interested in signing up to volunteer or being placed on a waitlist, please reach out directly to Anna Sexton, Urban Planner at asexton@ashevillenc.gov.

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Patton Avenue Water Distribution Project

Project Overview

The Patton Avenue Water Distribution project is located along Patton Avenue (US-19) between Florida Avenue and Haywood Road. This project includes 7,000 feet of 24-inch waterline along...

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Missing Middle Housing Survey

The City of Asheville is conducting a Missing Middle Housing Study to understand better the housing conditions and preferences of its residents, especially current renters. By participating in this survey,...

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Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget Document

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Plastic Reduction Initial Community Survey

The City of Asheville is considering a local ordinance to prohibit single-use plastic bags and styrofoam™ containers. A survey to receive feedback from Asheville residents and business...

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Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Follow along with the City of Asheville Fiscal Year 23-24 budget process. Work sessions can be watched via the stream below and each meeting has a phone number that you can call and listen to on your phone. ...

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CAPS: Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project

The Carter – Ann – Patton Stormwater Improvements project design has been completed and the contract is being assembled to advertise the project for construction. This is a Public Works Stormwater...

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Sulphur Springs Road Stormwater Project

To our West Asheville neighbors in the Sulphur Springs Road area: Stormwater improvements are coming your way.

The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up...

To our West Asheville neighbors in the Sulphur Springs Road area: Stormwater improvements are coming your way.  The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up along Sulphur Springs Road, just past the recently renamed Lucy S. Herring Elementary School. This work is being done in advance of City bond project repaving as a system improvement and efficiency cost-saving measure. Here is what’s happening and how it may affect you:   What: This $1 million project will include installation of new drainage structures and pipes, as well as upgrading a smaller existing stormwater system in order to improve drainage and reduce flooding on the roadway.  MSD is coordinating with Stormwater to upgrade their pipes ahead of the paving project as well.    Where: The project will span the right-of-way along Sulphur Springs Road from Lucy S. Herring Elementary School to just past Carrier Street. Clinton Avenue, Covington Street and Belmont Avenue will also have infrastructure installed near their intersections with Sulphur Springs Road.      When: The project will go out for bid in May, with construction to begin this summer.   Traffic impacts: Lane closures due to construction will impact traffic in this project area. We ask for your patience in advance. Nearby residents may wish to reroute when possible during weekdays when active construction is happening. The City will make every effort to notify residents in the construction zone prior to traffic impacts.   Environmental enhancements: This stormwater project will include streambank repair in this area to correct erosion. Once completed water should flow through the stream without causing erosion.   Thank you in advance for your patience while we perform these needed installations.   Let us hear from you Do you live, work or own property or a business in this area? Please scroll down to give us feedback in advance of the construction.   About Stormwater Services The City’s stormwater program is a requirement established by the federal government’s Clean Water Act (CWA), which is dedicated to implementing broad-based watershed strategies to reduce water pollution.  The federal government requires the City of Asheville, and all similarly-sized U.S. cities, to create and maintain stormwater programs in an effort to protect surface waters from the impacts of stormwater pollutants and runoff. Stormwater fees collected in the combined utility statement help fund projects such as this one.    

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Kenilworth Stormwater Project

Hello Kenilworth neighbors! Stormwater improvements are coming your way.

The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up in the Forest Hills Drive / Caledonia Road...

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South Slope Vision Plan

Welcome to the South Slope Vision Plan project page! We are excited to share this draft plan with you.

Navigating the Site: The following tabs break the plan down into sections...

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Reimagining Public Safety

The survey has closed as of Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.Results Overview

This engagement surfaced many themes in how the City of Asheville and partners in the community could re-imagine and reinvest in...

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Close the GAP Survey

The City of Asheville is underway in a project to update the City’s Greenway (G), Accessibility (A), and Pedestrian (P) Plans. The combined plan, which we’re referring to as “Close the...

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Meetings & Events

Boards & Committees

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is composed of thirteen (13) members who will represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing.The Committee will work in conjunction with City leadership and staff to implement... Read More

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African American Heritage Commission

The City-County African American Heritage Commission consists of nine members. Three of those members are appointed by the Asheville City Council, three are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and three are appointed by the six appointed... Read More

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Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC)

The purpose of The Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC) is to recommend to the City and County an overall policy for the continued development and sustainability of the regional riverfront. The Commission provides recommendations... Read More

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Asheville Downtown Commission

The Asheville Downtown Commission was created by City Council for the sustainability and continued development of downtown - a vital urban center of western North Carolina's economic, cultural and visitor activity. The Downtown Commission provides City Council with recommendations on Downtown policies and programs. In addition, Downtown Commissioners fill 3 out of 9 seats on the City’s Design Review Committee, which reviews development projects within the Central Business District, the River Arts District and hotel projects outside of those areas. The Downtown Commission provides input on development projects outside of the scope of Design Review, including impacts related to land-use, economic development, parking, public space, safety, sustainability, etc. More information about the the Downtown Commission is available here.More information about the Design Review Committee is available here. Scheduled Meetings & Participation *Updates as of August 2023*The Downtown Commission meets in-person on the *Fourth Friday of each month at *9:00 a.m. The typical length of a meeting is 1.5 to 2 hours. Agendas and meeting materials can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage.The public can access meetings and provide comment in the following ways: Watch the live stream on this page or the City’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272.Leave pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272 (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Submit written public comments by email to: AVLdowntowncommission@publicinput.com (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Attend the meeting in-person and speak during the Public Comment portion of the agendaNote: Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to commissioners prior to the meeting. Only comments made in-person during the meeting will be aired during the meeting. The Downtown Commission's Public Space Management Committee meets on an ad-hoc basis. Updates can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage. Please contact staff liaison Dana Frankel, Downtown Planning Manager, with any questions, dfrankel@ashevillenc.gov.

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Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Board

The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) consists of contiguous units of general local governments that come together to qualify for a direct allocation of HOME funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ... Read More

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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee was established with responsibilities to:Review internal audit reportsReview (with management and the external auditors) the results of the financial statements auditReport to City Council about committee activities, issues, and related... Read More

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Board of Adjustment

This PublicInput page was retired July, 2023 and is no longer being maintained.Please see the City of Asheville Board of Adjustment page for current information. The City of Asheville’s Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to... Read More

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Boards and Commissions Committee

The Boards & Commissions Committee was established to review citizen’s applications to boards and commissions and recommend appointments to City Council. The Committee also provides guidance on establishing new boards and commissions and develops... Read More

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Civic Center Commission

The Civic Center Commission consists of nine voting members; seven voting members shall be appointed by the City Council and two voting members shall be appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The term of office is three years. The Commission... Read More

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Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board consists of five members: two appointed by City Council (which must be city residents), two elected by members of the Classified Service, and one member appointed by the other four members of the board. The term of... Read More

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Environment and Safety Committee

The Environment and Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:The contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized and valued and that maintaining their health... Read More

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Equity and Engagement Committee

The Equity and Engagement Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure fairness and equity in the provision of City resources and livelihood needs of all community member and groups and an equitable community... Read More

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Historic Resources Commission

The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) was created in 1979 through a local ordinance adopted by both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes. The joint city/county commission consists of 12... Read More

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Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee

The Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee (HIAC), a joint committee of Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commission, is composed of not more than 16 members representing various focus areas or agencies related to homelessness. The... Read More

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Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) carries out the following duties to include, but are not limited to:Making policy recommendations to the City Council which promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the CitySupporting... Read More

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Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee

Sponsored by The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Self-Help Ventures Fund (“Self-Help”), Carolina Small Business, and Mountain BizWorks, the Mountain Community Capital Fund (MCCF) is aimed at providing debt financing to small business enterprises... Read More

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Multimodal Transportation Commission

The mission of the Multimodal Transportation Commission (MMTC) is to assist the City in furthering, advancing, and promoting a comprehensive and integrative transportation system that incorporates multimodal concepts, including but not limited to transit,... Read More

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Neighborhood Advisory Committee

The Committee consists of nine members, all appointed by City Council, with representation from specific community sectors. Members shall be residents of the City or the City’s extra-territorial zoning jurisdiction and shall reflect the socio-economic diversity of Asheville. The term of office is three years.The Committee was established to advise the City Council on neighborhoods within the City of Asheville’s zoning and planning jurisdiction. The Committee shall have the following powers and duties:Develop rules and by-laws for the conduct of its business, including but not limited to meeting schedules, officers, voting, sub-committees;Develop a plan to strengthen neighborhood identity and resilience, and to facilitate communication and cooperation between Asheville’s neighborhoods and City offices;Develop benchmarks and standards by which progress towards implementing the plan can be measured; andWork on special projects that are consistent with the goals of the committee, as assigned or directed by the City Council.Click HERE for meeting materials. Monday, August 28, 2023 Meeting - In person meeting held at City Hall in the First Floor North Conference Room - Meeting Start time 6:00 p.m.The Neighborhood Advisory Committee voted unanimously to return to in-person meetings on August 22, 2022. Comments made prior to the meeting can be submitted via the following: Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9247.Written public comments can be sent by email to NeighborhoodAdvisoryCommittee@PublicInput.com.NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed live via the City of Asheville YouTube channel. Live Call-in for public comments will not be accepted at this meeting. In-person comments are welcome. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. A sign in sheet will be provided for those wishing to provide public comments.

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Noise Advisory Board

The City of Asheville consists of a unique and diverse makeup of residents, tourists, businesses, organizations, and institutions - all are protected by the city’s noise ordinance from excessive noise that degrades quality of life. An updated noise ordinance became effective on September 15, 2021 following a two-year public engagement process to develop just, fair, clear, enforceable and effective measures to control excessive noise. The updated ordinance also established the Noise Advisory Board to provide City Council with periodic updates and suggestions for future ordinance revisions. The Noise Advisory Board performs the following advisory functions:Evaluate the effectiveness of the noise ordinance and related city policies with the goal of developing recommendations regarding amendments, additions, or deletions.Evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement of the noise ordinance , including but not limited to response times, compliance rates, distribution of complaints, and ensuring equitable outcomes.Propose long-term objectives for achieving reduction of sound levels in the community, and propose means for implementing such objectives.The Board consists of seven voting members that serve three-year terms:Three city residents representing different geographic areas of the cityOne representative of the performing artsOne representative of the restaurant industryOne representative of the industrial or construction industryOne professional in acoustic engineering or a related field. The Noise Control Administrator serves as a nonvoting memberPUBLIC ACCESSPursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means: Watch live stream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.PUBLIC COMMENT:Voicemail public comments: Please call: 855-925-2801 Enter Code 4657. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes. Written public comments, please see meeting specific email.Live Call-in : Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801 Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cueNOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud.

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Planning and Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will recommend policies to support City Council’s long-range vision and comprehensive planning goals. Areas of focus include developing policies to enhance the employability of Asheville residents,... Read More

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Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee

The Policy, Finance, and Human Resources Committee will hear and review policy updates on:Governance related matters and the policy development process;City Council’s Rules of Procedures, establishment of the Council Retreat Committee,... Read More

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Public Art and Cultural Commission

The Public Art and Cultural Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for... Read More

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Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment

The Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment is the committee responsible for developing and recommending policy to support topics such as sustainable energy, waste reduction, sustainable economic development and land... Read More

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Transit Committee

The Transit Committee functions as an advisory board to the Multimodal Transportation Commission and to City staff on matters affecting the transit system and its operation. The Transit Committee consists of at least seven members and up to... Read More

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Urban Forestry Commission

The City of Asheville, realizing that trees have a profound effect on the quality of life in the community, deems it necessary and desirable in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare to enact an ordinance for the preservation, planting,... Read More

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Asheville Stormwater Public Survey

Downtown Safety Initiative

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Reed Creek Greenway Extension - Feasibility Study

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