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Lima
BudgetPresupuestoGeneral fund, 2024, auditedFondo general, 2024, auditado
Every dollar the City of Lima’s general fund took in during 2024, and what it paid for. The general fund pays for the city’s day-to-day work; water, sewer, refuse and storm water run on their own funds and are not in this picture.Cada dólar que recibió el fondo general de la ciudad de Lima en 2024, y en qué se gastó. El fondo general paga el trabajo diario de la ciudad; el agua, el alcantarillado, la basura y el agua pluvial tienen fondos propios y no están aquí.
Swipe the chart to see where the money goes →Deslice el gráfico para ver a dónde va →
The numbersLas cifras
| Property taxes | $1,316,705 | 3% |
| Municipal income taxes | $23,051,279 | 52% |
| State and federal money | $1,631,494 | 4% |
| Charges for services | $11,312,357 | 26% |
| Fees, licenses and permits | $986,015 | 2% |
| Fines, forfeitures and settlements | $1,120,640 | 3% |
| Contributions and donations | $1,020 | <1% |
| Investment earnings and interest | $3,199,753 | 7% |
| Other | $464,110 | 1% |
| Sale of city property | $14,640 | <1% |
| Software subscription financing | $1,083,285 | 2% |
| Impuestos a la propiedad | $1,316,705 | 3% |
| Impuesto municipal sobre la renta | $23,051,279 | 52% |
| Fondos estatales y federales | $1,631,494 | 4% |
| Cobros por servicios | $11,312,357 | 26% |
| Tarifas, licencias y permisos | $986,015 | 2% |
| Multas, decomisos y acuerdos | $1,120,640 | 3% |
| Contribuciones y donaciones | $1,020 | <1% |
| Rendimientos de inversiones e intereses | $3,199,753 | 7% |
| Otros | $464,110 | 1% |
| Venta de bienes de la ciudad | $14,640 | <1% |
| Financiamiento de suscripciones de software | $1,083,285 | 2% |
| TotalTotal | $44,181,298 | 100% |
| Police and fire (public safety) | $17,215,368 | 39% |
| Parks and recreation | $1,296,520 | 3% |
| Community environment | $2,170,196 | 5% |
| Streets and transportation | $1,287,033 | 3% |
| General government | $12,337,301 | 28% |
| Capital projects | $3,775,614 | 9% |
| Debt payments | $366,081 | 1% |
| Moved to other city funds | $1,378,780 | 3% |
| Added to reserves | $4,354,405 | 10% |
| Policía y bomberos (seguridad pública) | $17,215,368 | 39% |
| Parques y recreación | $1,296,520 | 3% |
| Entorno comunitario | $2,170,196 | 5% |
| Calles y transporte | $1,287,033 | 3% |
| Gobierno general | $12,337,301 | 28% |
| Proyectos de capital | $3,775,614 | 9% |
| Pagos de deuda | $366,081 | 1% |
| Transferido a otros fondos | $1,378,780 | 3% |
| Añadido a la reserva | $4,354,405 | 10% |
| TotalTotal | $44,181,298 | 100% |
Source: City of Lima, Allen County, Ohio, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), page 23.Fuente: City of Lima, Allen County, Ohio, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), página 23.
In the paperEn el periódico37 stories that name Lima37 notas que nombran Lima
St. Francis reaches the state soccer tournament, its first since 2003St. Francis reaches the state soccer tournament, its first since 2003St. Francis de Sales beat Kings Mills 3-0 in a Division II regional final Sunday in Lima.Nov. 9, 20269 de nov. de 2026State seeks enforcement of Lima housing-discrimination awardState seeks enforcement of Lima housing-discrimination awardOct. 29, 202629 de oct. de 2026Lima’s tank plant takes on submarine workLima’s tank plant takes on submarine workOct. 29, 202629 de oct. de 2026Lima playground adds an adult-size changing tableLima playground adds an adult-size changing tableOct. 29, 202629 de oct. de 2026Lima is still owed $249,000 for its own cleanupsLima is still owed $249,000 for its own cleanupsOct. 29, 202629 de oct. de 2026City awaits $704,112 in grants as capital plan nearsCity awaits $704,112 in grants as capital plan nearsPerrysburg Public Utilities Committee · Monday · agenda Lima City Council · Monday · agendaOct. 28, 202628 de oct. de 2026Toledo fill-ups cost more despite Ohio’s gas-tax cutToledo fill-ups cost more despite Ohio’s gas-tax cutPrice snapshot: Oct. 25; Lima regular and midgrade rechecked at 9:37 p.m. Report ages, credit/cash conditions, membership and withheld grades appear in the…Oct. 26, 202626 de oct. de 2026The Block family is selling The Blade. What’s left?The Block family is selling The Blade. 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Google County tax break and Lima water deal, 2025; under construction 4 MARA · Findlay MARA (its own bitcoin mining) Bitcoin-mining center running since 2024; no…Oct. 11, 202611 de oct. de 2026A FAFSA night for Van Wert County families, Oct. 28A FAFSA night for Van Wert County families, Oct. 28…School, 205 W. Crawford St. Tony Dickman, financial aid coordinator at Ohio State University at Lima, will walk through the steps for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and take questions.Oct. 8, 20268 de oct. de 2026Same blood test: $313 cash at ProMedica, under $36 at MercySame blood test: $313 cash at ProMedica, under $36 at MercyIn Lima, Mercy Health's St. Rita's Medical Center lists the metabolic panel at $420.60 for cash patients, more than any of the seven…Oct. 6, 20266 de oct. de 2026Toledo-area unemployment fell to 4.3%, but 3,469 fewer people had jobsToledo-area unemployment fell to 4.3%, but 3,469 fewer people had jobs…of Findlay 2,632 OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Tiffin 2,449 OhioMeansJobs Within 20 miles of Lima 2,184 OhioMeansJobs All of Ohio 137,292 Pure Michigan Talent Connect Within 25 miles of Detroit 5,875 Pure Michigan Talent…Oct. 3, 20263 de oct. de 2026Lima counts 233 deadly or serious-injury crashes in 10 yearsLima counts 233 deadly or serious-injury crashes in 10 yearsOct. 1, 20261 de oct. de 2026Nite Hoops brings free Saturday-night basketball to Lima students Oct. 3Nite Hoops brings free Saturday-night basketball to Lima students Oct. 3Oct. 1, 20261 de oct. de 2026Defiance and Paulding bridge work is open for comment until Oct. 15Defiance and Paulding bridge work is open for comment until Oct. 15…on the project page or in writing to ODOT District 1, Attn: Paige Dunn, 1885 N. McCullough St., Lima 45801, or paige.dunn@dot.ohio.gov.Sept. 30, 202630 de sept. de 2026Utility costs for a typical Toledo household are up 5.5%Utility costs for a typical Toledo household are up 5.5%The same 750-kilowatt-hour household pays $154.87 on Ohio Edison, which serves Sandusky, and $168.95 on AEP Ohio in Lima, by the commission's September survey.Sept. 28, 202628 de sept. de 2026Lima names four buildings in a warning about unapproved event venuesLima names four buildings in a warning about unapproved event venuesSept. 25, 202625 de sept. de 2026A 15-year-old gets 22 years for a Lima drive-byA 15-year-old gets 22 years for a Lima drive-bySept. 22, 202622 de sept. de 2026A BGSU poll finds 78 percent of Ohioans favor pausing data centersA BGSU poll finds 78 percent of Ohioans favor pausing data centersThe finding lands in a region that has argued about them all month: Lima passed an 18-month moratorium, and whether Defiance has a ban on its Nov. 3 ballot remains an open question.Sept. 21, 202621 de sept. de 2026Shawnee Township has drawn a finding for recovery in each of its last two state auditsShawnee Township has drawn a finding for recovery in each of its last two state audits…ambulance service to the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, the government-owned Army plant in Lima, and did not invoice for it: the last quarter of one contract, $17,032; the last quarter of the next, $17,629; and every quarter…Sept. 19, 202619 de sept. de 2026The U.S. 24 interchange at Okolona opens today, and a county road intersection closes with itThe U.S. 24 interchange at Okolona opens today, and a county road intersection closes with it…the interstates: "Come to find out, this spot has more truck traffic than Interstate 75 south of Lima."Sept. 18, 202618 de sept. de 2026Lima says four buildings held events without the approvals to do itLima says four buildings held events without the approvals to do itSept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026Ohio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsOhio’s report cards split achievement from progress across 17 local districtsLima City holds at two, with a growth index of minus 13.6.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026What a gallon costs from Edon to Detroit, pump by pumpWhat a gallon costs from Edon to Detroit, pump by pumpDiesel set records Wednesday in Toledo, Lima, Ann Arbor and Detroit.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026Pioneer’s moratorium is the second out here this weekPioneer’s moratorium is the second out here this weekLima and Pioneer are the latest communities in the region to pass data-center moratoriums.Sept. 16, 202616 de sept. de 2026Lima council puts an 18-month hold on new data centersLima council puts an 18-month hold on new data centersSept. 15, 202615 de sept. de 2026A trucker got 20 days for the I-75 crash that killed a Lima father and his sonA trucker got 20 days for the I-75 crash that killed a Lima father and his sonSept. 9, 20269 de sept. de 2026Lima is asking its small businesses what they needLima is asking its small businesses what they needSept. 8, 20268 de sept. de 2026Comment on Lima’s Union Street rebuild closes Sept. 19Comment on Lima’s Union Street rebuild closes Sept. 19Sept. 8, 20268 de sept. de 2026Lima’s city hall elevator is out for six weeks, and the council movedLima’s city hall elevator is out for six weeks, and the council movedSept. 1, 20261 de sept. de 2026The Allen County Fair is on in Lima,The Allen County Fair is on in Lima,Aug. 18, 202618 de ago. de 2026Superior Credit Union is putting $2.5 million into Lima.Superior Credit Union is putting $2.5 million into Lima.Aug. 18, 202618 de ago. de 2026
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