The City of Lima is reminding residents that clearing sidewalks after snow or ice events is required under city ordinance and plays a key role in public safety.
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The department increased its income guidelines in 2023, allowing more residents to access services, but also leading to a significant increase in applicants.
The City of Lima has received 27 applications for these funds. On Monday evening, city administration personnel discussed which organizations have submitted proposals to receive funding. For 2023, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated over $300,000 of HOME funds to support possible housing and rental possibilities and improving living situations throughout the city. A little over $1.05 million have been allocated for CDBG funds where the money will go towards administration, economic development, public facilities, and public services organizations. With these federal dollars coming into Lima, city leaders are working to funnel this money into the community.
It was a busy Monday night at Lima City Council as multiple pieces of legislation were passed to help spur the economy and boost living conditions in the city.
The program is for income-eligible individuals looking to buy their first home. It is a 2-week session with 4 classes that will teach you about the requirements of buying a home from financing to property maintenance. By taking the class you could earn up to $6,000 toward a down payment and closing costs.
Matching grant programs are available for neighborhood associations to implement enhancement projects. The project must kick off on October 17th and be completed by April 17th of 2023. The association could get up to $2,500. There will be a free grant workshop on Wednesday, September 21st to assist anyone interested in applying for the matching grant dollars. It will start at 5:30 p.m. in city council chambers.
On Monday Evening, Lima City Council approved an action plan drafted by the Department of Housing and Neighborhoods to allocate funds to services within the city. Following 3 public hearings, the Community Development Block Grant, known as CDBG, has been awarded to city and public services throughout the City of Lima with an approximate total of 1.087 million dollars.