City Council Agenda Briefing – July 23, 2026

The City of Asheville held a City Council Agenda Briefing on July 23, 2026, primarily to review upcoming agenda items and committee reports. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of $22.2 million to Renew NC for reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene, and authorization of a contract for demolition of Helene-damaged structures along the French Broad Riverfront, funded through FEMA recovery. The council also reviewed bond-funded capital improvement projects totaling over $10 million for community centers and parks. Additionally, the council discussed federal grants for law enforcement bulletproof vest replacement and drug trafficking programs. Upcoming procurement actions flagged included a major contract for updating the city’s comprehensive plan and unified development ordinance, and a planning feasibility study contract for the ArtPlace project involving transit center expansion and affordable housing. The council also reviewed proposed updates to the sanitation ordinance to streamline enforcement and align with state law, and discussed revisions to the employee grievance ordinance to comply with state statute. No formal votes were taken during this briefing session, but several items were scheduled for council action in upcoming meetings.