Senator Huffman Announces $2.1 Billion Investment in Ohio's Communities, Highlights Local Projects
Capital Bill provides economic stimulus, jobs to local communities by funding improvements to Ohio's schools, infrastructure and public services
December 18, 2020
Matt Huffman News
COLUMBUS—State Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) today announced the passage of the state's capital budget, a $2.1 billion investment in Ohio's schools, infrastructure, public services and local community projects.
The legislature generally approves a capital budget every two years, and the bill funds needed improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, roads and bridges, and mental health and addiction facilities. The budget was passed today as an amendment to Senate Bill 310.
“Ohio's sound fiscal management of state dollars has put us in a position to provide this stimulus into our local communities,” said Huffman. “These local initiatives, along with impactful county-wide projects, will improve our region's economy as we rebuild after this very difficult year.” LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Over $171 million will be used for economic development and cultural projects of local and regional importance to boost growth and increase opportunities throughout the state. Below is a summary of key community project funding in the 12th district. A full list of community projects can be found here.
“Ohio's sound fiscal management of state dollars has put us in a position to provide this stimulus into our local communities,” said Huffman. “These local initiatives, along with impactful county-wide projects, will improve our region's economy as we rebuild after this very difficult year.” LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Over $171 million will be used for economic development and cultural projects of local and regional importance to boost growth and increase opportunities throughout the state. Below is a summary of key community project funding in the 12th district. A full list of community projects can be found here.
- $1.25 million for the Lima Rotary Stage and Park
- $750,000 for the Auglaize Mercer Recreation Complex
- $200,000 for the Champaign County Historical Museum
- $500,000 for the Darke County Fairgrounds Swine and Community Pavilion
- $100,000 for the West Liberty Town Hall Opera House
- $500,000 for the Celina Workforce Development Center
- $500,000 for the Great Miami River Recreation Bike Trail
- $305 million will be invested in local school construction, including repairs, renovations and maintenance for primary and secondary facilities. This is in addition to the $300 million already approved this year by the General Assembly in Senate Bill 4.
- $452 million will be invested in projects supporting Ohio’s 37 public colleges and universities.
- A substantial portion of capital spending goes to local roads, bridges, water-supply systems, storm sewers and wastewater systems, and $280 million will be directed to local infrastructure projects through the Public Works Commission. This is in addition to the $255 million for the Public Works Commission already approved by the General Assembly in Senate Bill 4.
- $253 million for the maintenance and preservation of Ohio’s dams, parks, trails, waterways and wildlife.
- $62.5 million to support the Clean Ohio program which funds preservation of green space, farmland, open spaces and expanded recreational opportunities.
- $18 million to improve the security and efficiency of public agency websites and the MARCS first responder communications system.
- $95.6 million will be invested in critical health and human services funding for mental health and addiction treatment facilities in communities across the state.
- $280.7 million for renovations of state and local prisons.