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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lima public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Board of Building Appeals Appointment
Mayor Smith proposed appointing James Wall to the Board of Building Appeals to finish an unexpired term through November 2028, with council concurrence needed.
Disposal of retired ambulance
The Fire Department's 2012 McCoy Miller ambulance is being sold through govdeals.com after being taken out of service.
AEDs for city parks and recreation facilities
A three-year, $32,760 Cintas agreement will lease and maintain Zoll AED 3 defibrillators at city parks and rec facilities, meeting House Bill 47 requirements.
Fire and police department equipment donations and transfers
The fire department was slated to receive donated Planet Fitness workout equipment plus a trailer and structural collapse gear from Allen County EMA, while giving EMA its retired 2004 heavy rescue. Police would get two treadmills and a stair-mill worth about $8,000 from Planet Fitness.
Federal JAG grant for law enforcement
A $27,333 federal grant would be split with Allen County, leaving the police department about $15,033 to support law enforcement activities.