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The City of Snellville held a work session on December 10, 2025, focusing primarily on a $4 million lease-purchase financing agreement facilitated through the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) for a capital project. The financing features a 15-year term at a 4.25% interest rate with provisions allowing early buyback without penalties, which was a key factor in selecting the lending bank among four applicants. The council discussed the implications of annual budget appropriations required to service the debt and the transfer of project title back to the city upon loan completion. Additionally, the meeting addressed the surplus and sale of four police vehicles, ongoing capital improvements at Briscoe Park including installation of security cameras and gunshot detection devices, and upcoming development projects subject to regional review by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The council also deliberated on public smoking policies, particularly concerning marijuana use in public spaces and residential complexes, considering enforcement challenges and potential signage to discourage smoking in city-owned areas. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but motions to approve the financing resolution and surplus vehicles were indicated as forthcoming.