Senator Landis Announces Millions of Dollars for District Projects
COLUMBUS—State Senator Al Landis (R-Dover) announced the investment of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to fund meaningful projects that will benefit our local communities and residents for years to come.
"It is crucial that we fund projects that will make a meaningful impact in the lives of our constituents," said Landis. "The OTSCIF is a unique opportunity for communities to look at projects that will make their area a better place to live, work, and raise a family."
The following are some of the projects awarded funding in Senate District 31:
Wooster Community Hospital Improvements - $1,000,000: These funds will help construct a brand-new state-of-the-art emergency department. This will help make care easier and safer for hospital staff, patients, and EMT responders.
The Wilds Giraffe Barn and Innovative Guest Lodging - $2,500,000: These dollars will be used to build a new barn for global preservation of the giraffe population. This barn will create an innovative guest experience and help expand the conservation program at The Wilds.
Cambridge YMCA - $1,500,000: This will help fund an expansion to the existing YMCA structure including a therapy pool, competitive 6-lane pool, viewing area, recreational pool, and family locker rooms.
Shreve Wastewater Treatment Plant System Improvements - $1,750,000: The village will use these dollars to replace a deteriorated trickling filter at their wastewater treatment plant with a modern aeration tank.
Tuscarawas County Engineer Building - $1,350,000: The funds will add an updated extension to the existing building to allow for additional workrooms and offices.
The funding for these projects came from the unique, one-time fund established under the state's current operating budget, House Bill 33, passed by the Ohio General Assembly in June of 2023.
The OTSCIF set aside $700 million as an additional source of funding allowing communities and organizations to apply for help with projects that might not qualify as part of the state's traditional Capital Budget that happens every two years.
Each chamber developed a plan for $350 million of the total amount while coordinating good faith negotiations to determine projects for the OTSCIF.
The Senate Finance Committee will begin hearings on the bill addressing the OTSCIF funding immediately. Click here for a list of projects and a link highlighting specific projects in senators’ districts. Follow On The Record for additional updates as the Capital Budget advances through the General Assembly.