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Council approves $100,000 amendment to confiscated assets fund for police shields and small tools
Summary
City manager Eden Freeman requested and the council approved a $100,000 transfer from the confiscated assets fund to purchase lightweight shields (~$64,000) and other small tools and equipment for the police department (agenda item 2025-269).
The Sandy Springs City Council approved a $100,000 amendment to the confiscated assets fund budget to move funds into a 'small tools and equipment' account for the police department (agenda item 2025-269).
City manager Eden Freeman told council the request is to transfer $100,000 from the fund balance to cover purchases this fiscal year. Freeman said the cost of lightweight shields is estimated at $64,000 and staff requests an additional $36,000 to prepare for other potential small tools and equipment.
Dr. Kelly moved approval of the resolution; Miss Mueller seconded. Council asked where the fund balance is reported and Freeman said the information is in the monthly financial reports; Freeman will follow up with the finance officer for a specific page reference. The council approved the budget amendment on the motion.
Next steps: finance staff will record the transfer and the police department will proceed with procurement for lightweight shields and other authorized small tools and equipment.
