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Police department outlines 2025 budget; personnel costs dominate, chief says
Summary
The police department presented its 2025 operating budget showing personnel as roughly 86% of costs, described K‑9, vehicle and radio plans, grant funding and current staffing levels (43 officers, goal ~45).
The Barberton Police Department presented its portion of the 2025 budget during the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on Feb. 18, reporting a total department budget roughly in the $7.6 million range and noting that personnel costs account for the largest share of that total.
The chief said personnel represent about 86% of department expenditures and described operating, capital and debt‑service line items. Capital requests include two vehicles and continuing fleet replacement; the department said it plans vehicle purchases this year rather than leasing. The chief told the committee two vehicles are included in the capital plan and that fleet maintenance and radio…
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