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Police chief outlines planned purchases from seizure-and-forfeiture fund
Summary
Gun Barrel City's police chief presented a proposed budget for the seizure-and-forfeiture fund, identifying about $5,200 in equipment needs (uniforms, restraints, antennas, life jackets, and vehicle upfit); council was informed the fund balance was $10,870.13 as of Aug. 2025 and that state law requires council review before expenditures.
At the Dec. 16 meeting the Gun Barrel City police chief presented a proposed expenditure plan for the police seizure-and-forfeiture fund and reminded council that state law requires the governing body to receive the budget before the department may spend proceeds.
Dr. Smith said the fund balance…
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