This year the police and fire department make up more than 50 percent of the 2020 budget. The police department is looking for a five percent increase for personnel costs. The fire department's budget has decreased by 2 percent with most it going towards personnel costs as well. According to the Lima Police Chief Kevin Martin, the police department's total estimated budget for 2020 is just a little under $11.2 million. The 5 percent increase will go towards contractual raises for employees and an additional pay period.