Lucas County Children Services operations are funded largely (51%) by two property tax levies that are periodically placed before voters for re-approval. Thirty-five percent of the agency’s revenue comes from the Federal government, largely in the form of adoption reimbursements. LCCS receives about 12 percent of its funding from the State of Ohio, and the remaining one percent from other sources.
As of 2020, LCCS had an operating budget of approximately $47 million.
2020 LCCS Revenue Sources
| 2020 Revenue | ||
|---|---|---|
| Levy | 51% | $27,046,929 |
| Federal | 35% | $18,534,325 |
| State | 12% | $6,281,130 |
| Other | 1% | $709,097 |
| TOTAL REVENUE | 100% | $52,571,480 |
Total revenue increased by over $3.9 million in 2020; an increase of eight percent from 2019. Revenue increased from all sources. Levy funding remained the largest source of revenue at 51 percent, followed by federal funding at 35 percent.
| 2020 Expense | |
|---|---|
| Salaries & Benefits | $27,826,093 |
| Placement Costs | $11,109,645 |
| Child Welfare Contracts | $334,280 |
| Daycare | $1,415,794 |
| Other Client Costs | $1,248,086 |
| Intergovernmental Contracts | $2,333,394 |
| Other Contracts | $210,550 |
| Other Operating Cost | $2,802,256 |
| TOTAL EXPENSE | $47,280,101 |
Levy A
| Year | Rate | Type | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Nov.3) | 1.8 Mills | 1.80 mill Renewal (5 yrs.) | 136,836 (70.3%) | 57,863 (29.7%) | Passed |
| 2016 (Nov. 8) | 1.8 Mills | 1.4 mill Renewal + .4 Mill Increase | 117,383 (61.99%) | 71,961 (38.01%) | Passed |
| 2014 (Nov. 4) | 1.85 Mills | 1.4 mill Renewal + .35 Mill Increase | 50,346 (48.5%) | 53,405 (51.5%) | Failed |
| 2011 (Nov. 8) | 1.0 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 83,070 (67%) | 41,198 (33%) | Passed |
| 2008 (Nov. 4) | 1.0 Mills | 5-Year Replacement | 127,210 (66%) | 65,788 (34%) | Passed |
| 2003 (Nov. 4) | 1.0 Mills | 5-Year Replacement / Reduction | 59,522 (59.9%) | 39,929 (40.1%) | Passed |
| 1998* (Nov. 3) | 1.25 Mills | 5-Year Replacement | 84,258 (69%) | 37,934 (31%) | Passed |
| 1993 (Nov. 2) | 1.25 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 75,500 (70.7%) | 31,332 (29.3%) | Passed |
| 1988 (Nov. 8) | 1.25 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 85,295 (56.1%) | 66,630 (43.9%) | Passed |
| 1982 (Nov. 2) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 82,842 (53.9%) | 49,353 (46.1%) | Passed |
| 1977 (Nov. 8) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 118,368 (76.6%) | 36,248 (23.4%) | Passed |
| 1972 (Nov. 7) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 108,005 (65.8%) | 56,035 (34.2%) | Passed |
| 1968 (Nov. 5) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 75,861 (50.4%) | 74,666 (49.6%) | Passed |
| 1967 (Nov. 7) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 41,665 (37.3%) | 70,034 (62.7%) | Failed |
*The 1998 levy replaced the 1982 levy, which was generating revenue based on 1969 property valuations. Because it was based on current property values, the reduced rate of 1.25 mills actually yielded more revenue than its 1.5 mills predecessor.
Levy B
| Year | Rate | Type | For | Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (Nov. 6) | 1.85 Mills | 10-Year Renewal | 107,547 (71/8%) | 42,237 (28.2%) | Passed |
| 2012*** (Nov. 6) | 1.85 Mills | 5-Year Renewal w/Increase | 108,520 (55.23%) | 87,966 (44.77%) | Passed |
| 2006 (Nov. 7) | 1.4 Mills | Renewal | 89,386 (63.49%) | 51,409 (36.51%) | Passed |
| 2001 (Nov. 6) | 1.4 Mills | 5-Year Replacement / Reduction | 68,448 (70.9%) | 28,075 (29.1%) | Passed |
| 1996 (Nov. 5) | 2.25 Mills | 5-Year Renewal | 105,961 (71.1%) | 42,999 (28.9%) | Passed |
| 1991* (Nov. 5) | 2.25 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 63,182 (53%) | 56,116 (47%) | Passed |
| 1986** (May 6) | 1.5 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 27,227 (57.7%) | 19,957 (42.3%) | Passed |
| 1981 (Nov. 3) | 1.0 Mills | 5-Year Additional | 71,305 (63.4%) | 41,170 (36.6%) | Passed |
*The 1991 levy replaced the 1986 levy with an additional 0.75 mills.
**The 1986 levy replaced the 1981 levy with an additional 0.5 mills.
*** Voters in 2012 approved a levy renewal and increase originally scheduled for the 2013 ballot to go into effect in 2014.
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