At its recent meeting, the Asheville City Council approved measures to support recovery after Tropical Storm Helene. The council focused on disaster recovery management and funding for debris removal. These steps aim to keep recovery projects moving forward.
The council passed a resolution to amend a contract with Benevate LLC, also known as Neighborly Software. This change is intended to improve management of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. Nikki Reid, Director of Community and Economic Development, said a strong grant management system is needed for federal disaster fund oversight…