Manning Announces Initial Phase Of Capital Budget Process
COLUMBUS—State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announced the investment of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to support meaningful projects that will benefit local communities and residents for years to come.
"I am thrilled with the support that Lorain and Huron counties received through this one-time fund,” Manning said. “This investment into the district will help us improve our communities’ infrastructure, enhance services to our constituents, build and expand upon recreational facilities, and provide new developmental opportunities for numerous municipalities and organizations.”
Below is a full list of projects secured by Senator Manning in the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund:
Lorain County Fairs, $1,500,000
Boys and Girls Club of Elyria South, $588,481
Lorain County PACE Site Modifications, $1,000,000
The Nord Center Capital Improvement Project, $500,000
French Creek Sports Complex, $925,000
Lorain County Administrative Building, $750,000
North Ridgeville Cypress Avenue Project, $700,000
Sheffield Lake Field House Rec Complex, $600,000
Black River Landing Amphitheater, $500,000
Haven Center Emergency Shelter / Neighborhood Alliance, $500,000
Norwalk Theater Restoration, $1,000,000
Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) Project – Lorain, $500,000
Lorain County Health and Dental Facility, $375,000
Elyria Public Library West River Branch, $300,000
Lorain County Kennel Project, $250,000
El Centro Facility Improvements, $200,000
Good Knights Bed Building Center, $150,000
Sheffield Village Colorado Avenue Side Path, $150,000
Carlisle Township Hall Project, $100,000
VFW Roof Repairs Wellington Post 6941, $6,000
Norwalk Public Library Rehab, $400,000
Feichtner Memorial Building Improvements, $250,000
Some projects previously received funding in a separate House measure regarding the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund.
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. Find a complete list of projects here.