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On Monday night at city council, Lima's Public Works Department shared with councilors the work accomplished last year through the Public Works 2023 Annual Report. One big focus was to remove blight and dilapidated structures through Mayor Sharetta Smith's "Better Together Plan." Last year, the city demolished a total of 87 structures with nearly $600,000 being paid to contractors and demolition separately. The building department also improved the online system with the street department being able to pursue more projects thanks to the recently mild winters. With 2023 in the books, the Public Works Department shares with Your Hometown Stations what's next for 2024.