Chavez Announces Over $29 Million for District Projects
COLUMBUS—State Senator Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) announced the investment of over $29 million to support important projects that will benefit our local communities and residents for years to come. These dollars were included in House Bill 2, the Capital Budget bill.
"I am pleased to announce we have secured so much funding for so many important projects across this very large district," said Senator Chavez. "We can expect to see meaningful improvements in our region in a variety of areas including education, the fine arts, outdoor recreation, cultural enhancement, and historic preservation."
Every two years the legislature generally approves a Capital Budget, funding improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, infrastructure, and mental health and addiction facilities. House Bill 2 includes $600 million for new construction and facility upgrades at Ohio's public schools and $575 million for local infrastructure projects such as roads and water and sewer projects.
In addition to the traditional capital budget, the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) set aside $700 million as another source of funding. This money allowed communities and organizations to apply for help with projects that might not have qualified as part of the state's traditional Capital Budget.
Some projects funded in Senator Chavez’s district include:
Athens County: Athens Regional Training Center
The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks Food Sector Accelerator Project
Nelsonville-York Elementary School (NYES) Playground Renovation
York Township VFD Project
City of Nelsonville Dog Park
Boys and Girls Club of Athens
Buchtel Village Park Project
Edna Brooks Domestic Violence Shelter
Alexander Local Schools
Stuart's Opera House Improvements
Belmont County: Pultney Township Community Center and Garage
Recreation & Entertainment Complex: Improvements to Commerce Park
Barnesville Train Depot
Barton VFD Station
Belmont Volunteer Fire Department New Station
The Sargus Center Revitalization / Sustainability Initiative
Mead Township Hall and Garage Project
VFW roof Repairs Powhatan Point pst 5565
Guernsey County:Cambridge YMCA
Route 40 East Sewer Extension
Cambridge Fire Department Renovations
Old Washington Community VFD Station
Byesville Park Improvements
Harrison County:The Mark At The Park Sponsors VIP Pavilion
Harrison County Fairground Replacement and Enhancement
Regional Safety Center at Tappan Lake
Jewett Fire and Emergency Equipment Storage Building
Village of Bowerston Maintenance Building
Village of Bowerston VFD Project
Jefferson County:Jefferson County Agricultural Society Small Animal Barn
Belleview pool Improvement
Adena Golden Wave Stadium Renovation
Jefferson County Fair Grounds
Meigs County:Syracuse Doggie Park
Ohio University Airport Improvements
Meigs County Transportation Hub
Racine Entertainment District
1872 Hall Complex
Meigs County Fair
Monroe County:Bethel Township VFD Improvements
Graysville and Community VFD Improvements
Bethel Community Center Improvements
Woodsfield Government and Community Center
Midway Community and Senior Citizens
Laings Community Center
VFW Roof Repairs Sardis Post 9930
Monroe County Fairgrounds Transformation
Lee Township Community Center Improvements
Morgan County:Morgan County Jail Improvements
Morgan County Historical Society
Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department - New Building
Historic Preservation, Job Creation, and Healthcare Expansion at the Stanbery Building (McConnelsville)
Malta / McConnelsville Fire and EMS Equipment Project
Chesterhill VFD Station
Morgan County Emergency Communication Center
Morgan County Fair
Reinersville Volunteer Fire Department
Noble County:The Tribe Athletic Complex Track
Woody Hayes Cabin Park
Washington County:Start Westward Memorial
Washington County Historical Society
Marietta Castle Museum
Mid Ohio Valley Aquatic Center
Decatur Township Building Construction
Boys and Girls Club of Marietta
Marietta Saint Mary of the Assumption Roof Project
Betsy Mills Drainage Project
Marietta College Womens Softball Complex
VFW Roof Repairs New Matamoras Post 3387
House Bill 2 now goes to the Governor's desk for his signature. See a full list of Capital Budget projects by clicking here.