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Gary council funds code enforcement upgrades; officers report increased citations and new vehicles
Summary
Council approved a budget amendment backing mobile equipment, vehicles and office technology for code enforcement. Staff presented enforcement numbers, said morale has improved and noted new city vehicles and planned mobile-capable computers.
The Gary Common Council on June 17 approved CPO 2025-26, a budget item supporting code enforcement operations, and heard a staff presentation describing equipment purchases, staffing and enforcement activity.
Pastor Edwards, presenting the budget overview for code enforcement, said the funds will support mobile computing in cars, reliable vehicles and office equipment so officers can complete citations and inspections from the field.
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