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Commission authorizes up to $251,158.96 in forfeiture funds for police equipment and operations
Summary
The commission approved spending up to $251,158.96 in federal forfeiture and state contraband funds for law enforcement equipment, recurring fees, overtime, training and employee development for FY2025–26.
The City Commission approved a request from the Police Department to authorize expenditures of federal forfeiture and state contraband funds up to $251,158.96 for FY2025–26.
"The police department has requested that the city commission authorize the expenditure of federal forfeiture and state contraband funds in amount up to $251,158.96 for next fiscal year," Chief Vaccaro told the commission, listing equipment, recurring program fees, overtime, training and employee development among planned uses. Commissioners moved and the item passed 5–0.
Chief Vaccaro said the department uses these funds sparingly and that the authorization would give the department flexibility to maintain critical systems—such as CCTV coverage and equipment—without tapping the general fund.
