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Port Clinton

NicknameApodo
Walleye Capital of the World“Capital mundial del walleye”
SourcesFuentes

NicknameApodoSelf-dubbed: The Municipal, Nov. 28, 2015Como se hace llamar: The Municipal, 28 de noviembre de 2015

Checked Oct. 28, 2026.Verificado el 28 de oct. de 2026.

BudgetPresupuestoGeneral fund, 2024, auditedFondo general, 2024, auditado

Every dollar the City of Port Clinton’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 and sewer run on their own funds and are not in this picture. Port Clinton reports on a cash basis: money received and paid out during the year.Cada dólar que recibió el fondo general de la ciudad de Port Clinton en 2024, y en qué se gastó. El fondo general paga el trabajo diario de la ciudad; el agua y el alcantarillado tienen fondos propios y no están aquí. Port Clinton reporta en base de efectivo: el dinero recibido y pagado durante el año.

Swipe the chart to see where the money goes →Deslice el gráfico para ver a dónde va →

Port Clinton general fund 2024: where the money came from and where it wentProperty and other local taxes: $1,025,663 (18%)Municipal income taxes: $3,582,448 (63%)State and federal money: $471,394 (8%)Charges for services: $392,780 (7%)Other sources: $214,811 (4%)Police and fire (public safety): $3,037,758 (53%)Public health: $405,040 (7%)Parks and recreation: $167,536 (3%)Community environment: $25,543 (0%)General government: $1,356,322 (24%)Debt payments: $225,484 (4%)Moved to other city funds: $118,656 (2%)Lent to other city funds: $203,490 (4%)Added to reserves: $147,267 (3%)Property and other local taxes$1.0 million · 18%Municipal income taxes$3.6 million · 63%State and federal money$471,000 · 8%Charges for services$393,000 · 7%Other sources$215,000 · 4%Police and fire (public safety)$3.0 million · 53%Public health$405,000 · 7%Parks and recreation$168,000 · 3%Community environment$26,000 · <1%General government$1.4 million · 24%Debt payments$225,000 · 4%Moved to other city funds$119,000 · 2%Lent to other city funds$203,000 · 4%Added to reserves$147,000 · 3%General fund$5.7 million
The numbersLas cifras
Money inIngresos
Property and other local taxes$1,025,66318%
Municipal income taxes$3,582,44863%
State and federal money$471,3948%
Special assessments$4,048<1%
Charges for services$392,7807%
Fines, licenses and permits$80,4051%
Investment earnings and interest$27<1%
Other$122,8962%
Sale of city property$7,435<1%
Impuestos a la propiedad y otros impuestos locales$1,025,66318%
Impuesto municipal sobre la renta$3,582,44863%
Fondos estatales y federales$471,3948%
Contribuciones especiales$4,048<1%
Cobros por servicios$392,7807%
Multas, licencias y permisos$80,4051%
Rendimientos de inversiones e intereses$27<1%
Otros$122,8962%
Venta de bienes de la ciudad$7,435<1%
TotalTotal$5,687,096100%
Money outEgresos
Police and fire (public safety)$3,037,75853%
Public health$405,0407%
Parks and recreation$167,5363%
Community environment$25,543<1%
General government$1,356,32224%
Debt payments$225,4844%
Moved to other city funds$118,6562%
Lent to other city funds$203,4904%
Added to reserves$147,2673%
Policía y bomberos (seguridad pública)$3,037,75853%
Salud pública$405,0407%
Parques y recreación$167,5363%
Entorno comunitario$25,543<1%
Gobierno general$1,356,32224%
Pagos de deuda$225,4844%
Transferido a otros fondos$118,6562%
Prestado a otros fondos$203,4904%
Añadido a la reserva$147,2673%
TotalTotal$5,687,096100%

Source: City of Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), page 5.Fuente: City of Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Ohio Auditor of State), página 5.

In the paperEn el periódico19 stories that name Port Clinton19 notas que nombran Port Clinton

Clay Township officer's visitation Wednesday, funeral ThursdayClay Township officer's visitation Wednesday, funeral ThursdayHis funeral begins Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E. State Road, Port Clinton.Oct. 20, 202620 de oct. de 2026Ottawa County: Port Clinton opens $25 million water-sewer bids FridayOttawa County: Port Clinton opens $25 million water-sewer bids FridayOct. 18, 202618 de oct. de 2026Christmas help registration closes Friday in Lucas CountyChristmas help registration closes Friday in Lucas County…application at the Ottawa County public library or at the Salvation Army at 1834 E. Perry St. in Port Clinton, and that county's period runs to Dec. 1.Oct. 15, 202615 de oct. de 2026State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. indicted on two gun feloniesState Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. indicted on two gun feloniesOct. 28Court dateArraignment on the indictment, 11 a.m., Common Pleas Court, Port Clinton, Judge Bruce Winters.Oct. 10, 202610 de oct. de 2026Grand jury indicts State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr.; his municipal court cases will be dismissedGrand jury indicts State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr.; his municipal court cases will be dismissedHe said he was coming from Port Clinton and heading home.Oct. 9, 20269 de oct. de 2026Port Clinton’s insurer pays $1.7 million to settle a harassment suitPort Clinton’s insurer pays $1.7 million to settle a harassment suitOct. 9, 20269 de oct. de 2026Port Clinton votes to rebuild its sewer plant and buy seven pumpsPort Clinton votes to rebuild its sewer plant and buy seven pumpsSept. 27, 202627 de sept. de 2026Port Clinton’s water, sewer and lead-line rebuild goes to bid this fallPort Clinton’s water, sewer and lead-line rebuild goes to bid this fallSept. 21, 202621 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 districtsPort Clinton City rose to four and a half stars and Defiance City and Wauseon Exempted Village each rose to four.Sept. 17, 202617 de sept. de 2026Rep. Elgin Rogers may drive again while his OVI and gun charges wait for a Sept. 18 hearingRep. Elgin Rogers may drive again while his OVI and gun charges wait for a Sept. 18 hearingAll three cases are set for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Port Clinton: a preliminary hearing on the felony, which decides whether it goes to a grand jury, and a pretrial on the two traffic charges.Sept. 7, 20267 de sept. de 2026Lake Erie’s bloom grew again this week, to 380 square miles, and the toxins are above the recreational limitLake Erie’s bloom grew again this week, to 380 square miles, and the toxins are above the recreational limitIt runs from Stony Point, Mich., down to Port Clinton, with patches thrown as far east as Sandusky and the islands.Aug. 29, 202629 de ago. de 2026THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSE EVER LISTED ON PUT-IN-BAY IS ASKING $3.45 MILLION,THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSE EVER LISTED ON PUT-IN-BAY IS ASKING $3.45 MILLION,The agent is Richard "Rudy" Cooks of Howard Hanna – Port Clinton. ⚠️ The coverage named him by surname only; this desk had a first name from directory listings and would not print it, because a…Aug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026AND THE DUCKS RAN AT DERBY POND ON SATURDAY.AND THE DUCKS RAN AT DERBY POND ON SATURDAY.…Duck Race, United Way's signature Ottawa County fundraiser, launched at 2 p.m. in Waterworks Park, Port Clinton, with Port Clinton Fire and Rescue pouring them in and hosing them along.Aug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026Camp Perry breaks ground on a 32-point indoor range, and the congressman puts the National Matches at $34 million a yearCamp Perry breaks ground on a 32-point indoor range, and the congressman puts the National Matches at $34 million a yearJonathan Stewart, Port Clinton Mayor Mike Snider, and Gary Anderson himself.Aug. 17, 202617 de ago. de 2026The Diocese of Toledo took nine new seminarians — its biggest one-year jump in 23 years.The Diocese of Toledo took nine new seminarians — its biggest one-year jump in 23 years.…and they come from parishes in Mansfield, Bellevue, Sylvania, Oregon, Ottawa, Swanton, Van Wert, Port Clinton and Ottoville.Aug. 16, 202616 de ago. de 2026One man will now run both the tourism and the economics of the east lakeshoreOne man will now run both the tourism and the economics of the east lakeshore…organization for Erie and Ottawa counties, which is to say for Put-in-Bay, Kelleys, Marblehead, Port Clinton, Catawba and the whole east end of this paper's map.Aug. 10, 202610 de ago. de 2026Bulletin watch, day eight — and a new note about HuronBulletin watch, day eight — and a new note about Huron…while the agency's daily satellite notes keep working: bloom near 340 square miles, Monroe down to Port Clinton, thickest in Maumee Bay, toxins in open water still below the recreational limit.Aug. 7, 20267 de ago. de 2026The federal bloom bulletin is now a week late. The bloom did not wait.The federal bloom bulletin is now a week late. The bloom did not wait.…doesn't, describe a bloom of roughly 340 square miles, stretching from north of Monroe down to Port Clinton, thickest in Maumee Bay, and larger than it was at the start of the week.Aug. 6, 20266 de ago. de 2026The bloom is growing: 340 square miles, Monroe to Port ClintonThe bloom is growing: 340 square miles, Monroe to Port ClintonAug. 5, 20265 de ago. de 2026
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