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Quitman board accepts claims; auction and fines expected to help general fund

City of Quitman Board/City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council accepted the claims docket and noted auction receipts could clear about $68,000; officials said proceeds plus fines revenue are expected to help replenish reserves and fund a planned vehicle purchase.

The board reviewed and approved the claims docket and discussed receipts expected from a recent auction. Staff said that if all auction payments are received they expect to clear about $68,000; that money, together with additional fines revenue the police department hopes to collect, was cited as one way to help replenish the general fund and cover an intended vehicle purchase.

The board moved to accept the claims docket on the record. Members also discussed coding a prior water association renewal fee under the water department budget and agreed to reallocate expenses where appropriate across departments for property insurance and other rising costs.