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New Castle County Council OKs $700,000 realignment for fuel and police supplies after debate
Summary
New Castle County Council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-032 realigning $700,000 in the FY2025 operating budget—$350,000 for gasoline in Public Works and $350,000 for police materials and supplies—after council members questioned line-item detail and the police chief explained higher costs and an unexpectedly large academy class.
New Castle County Council voted unanimously at its April 2025 meeting to approve Ordinance 25-032, realigning $700,000 in the FY2025 operating budget to cover rising fuel costs and police materials and supplies.
The ordinance moves $700,000 from general fund debt service: $350,000 to the Department of Public Works, division of fleet operations (to fund gasoline) and $350,000 to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police (materials and supplies). The council passed the measure by roll call; the clerk reported 13 yes votes and no no votes.
Why it matters: The transfer is intended to cover immediate operating shortfalls for fuel and police equipment during FY2025. Council members pressed county staff for details about the breakdown and why the funds were needed mid‑year.
Council debate and questions
Councilman Street pressed for more detail on the origin and prior handling of the funds,…
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