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Selma approves public safety facility contracts

SelmaFeb 12, 20262 min read

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The council approved two public-safety construction contracts totaling up to $2,575,910: $1.5 million for Phase 1 of the Public Safety Training Facility and $1,075,910 for a Class A fire training prop and burn tower.

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These contracts authorize construction and equipment for expanded police and fire training. The council also accepted a clean annual audit; the General Fund had $22.3 million in fund balance, including $16.1 million unassigned, equal to 14 months of average operating expenses. Other actions included approving a food-establishment alcohol-permit exemption, ordering a general election, and authorizing participation in a trunked radio system.

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Approved a variance recommendation and Ordinance Number 021226-01 for property in the Forum Shopping Center at 8355 Agora Parkway by a 4-0 vote.
Approved Ordinance Number 021226-02 exempting certain food establishments from also having to obtain a City alcohol beverage permit by a 4-0 vote.
Awarded a Phase 1 Public Safety Training Facility construction contract for up to $1,500,000 by a 4-0 vote.
Approved a cooperative purchasing contract for a Class A fire training prop and burn tower for up to $1,075,910 by a 4-0 vote.
Approved an interlocal agreement for a trunked radio system by passing Resolution Number 021226-01 on a 4-0 vote.
Ordered a general election for Mayor and two councilmembers through Resolution Number 021226-02 on a 4-0 vote.
Accepted the annual financial audit for the period ending October 31, 2025. The audit received an unmodified, or clean, opinion; the General Fund balance was $22.3 million and the combined balance for all governmental funds was $34.5 million.
Approved the quarterly investment report for the period ending December 31, 2025, by a 4-0 vote.
No action was taken on the pending litigation matter after an executive session.

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