The [Red] Cow, the he-goat which is sent [to Azazel], and the strip of red wool are purchased with funds withdrawn from the [treasury] chamber.  The ramp for [the transport of] the [Red] Cow, the ramp for [the transport of] the he-goat which is sent [to Azazel], and the strip of wool [which is tied] between its horns, the water canal, the walls of the city and its towers, and all the needs of the city are funded from the remainder of the [treasury] chamber.  Abba Shaul says: The Kohanim Gedolim built the ramp for [the transport of] the [Red] Cow from their own [funds].

What did they do with the surplus of the remainder of the [treasury] chamber? With it they would purchase wines, oils, and fine flour [which they would subsequently resell], the profits accruing to the Temple —- [these are] the words of R’ Yishmael.  R’ Akiva says: Investments may not be made with that which belongs to the Temple nor with funds [collected] for the poor.