Senator McColley Announces More Than $24 Million Supporting District Projects
COLUMBUS - State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) announced the investment of $24,730,465 from the Capital Budget to support meaningful projects that will benefit our local communities and residents for years to come. These dollars were included in House Bill 2, which passed out of the Senate today.
"These transformative projects are investments that will have a lasting impact for the community in the 1st Senate District for decades to come," said McColley. "We can expect to see meaningful improvements in our region in a variety of areas including education, public safety, outdoor recreation, and cultural enhancement."
The legislature generally approves a Capital Budget every two years, 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 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.
"This one-time fund gives us an opportunity to invest in our local communities, universities, and other state assets that need necessary updates," McColley said.
Below are some of the projects funded in Senator McColley's district through the traditional Capital Budget and OTSCIF:
Defiance County
Community Pool and Pool House - $750,000
Defiance Fairgrounds Electrical Project - $450,000
Ney/Washington Township Fire Department Building - $300,000
Veterans Memorial Park at Latty’s Grove Rehabilitation Project - $200,000
Fulton County
North Eagle Park Revitalization - $46,500
Building the Future of 4-H Camp Palmer - $1,825,000
Community Event and Recreational Facility Renovation in Wauseon - $500,000
Fulton County Fairgrounds Arts and Craft Building - $80,000
Hancock County
Hancock Co ADAMH Board - $200,000
Findlay YMCA - $1,250,000
Hancock County Fair - $500,000
Hancock County Park District - $250,000
Owens State Community College CDL Facilities - $250,000
Hardin County
Ada War Memorial Park - $500,000
Hardin County Fair - $500,000
Kenton Fire Department - $500,000
Ohio Northern University HealthWise Mobile Clinic - $500,000
Pump House Funding – Rodney Hensel - $200,000
Hardin County Veterans Memorial Park District - $50,000
Alger Baseball Field - $40,000
Henry County
Pirate Park Restroom - $25,000
Concession stand and ADA restrooms at Veterans Memorial Park - $80,000
Napoleon Public Library Improvements - $1,000,000
The Henry County Community Event Center Office Addition - $1,000,000
Corn City Regional Fire District New Fire Station - $500,000
Napoleon Water Tower Upgrades - $135,000
Core Networking Equipment at The Center for Child and Family Advocacy (CCFA) - $72,000
Malinta Community Historical Society Site Project - $45,000
Logan County
West Liberty W. Columbus St. Bridge - $1,265,000
West Liberty Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek Improvements - $44,000
Indian Lake Advocacy Group - $5,000,000
Logan County Sewer District Flat Branch Upgrades - $1,500,000
Bellefontaine Calvary Christian School - $250,000
Indian Lake Pickleball - $150,000
Paulding County
Paulding County Agricultural Society Racetrack Improvements - $40,275
Antwerp Village Community Park - $33,000
Paulding County Agricultural Society Racetrack Lighting Improvement - $41,000
Antwerp Rotary Basketball Court - $40,000
Putnam County
Glandorf Deters Park Expansion - $375,000
Fort Jennings Park Improvements - $350,000
Continental Buckeye Park Improvements - $60,000
Van Wert County
Convoy Edgewood Park Improvements - $250,000
Northwest State Community College Van Wert Campus Renovation - $1,000,000
Van Wert Regional Airport Runway Project - $350,000
Van Wert Municipal Public Swimming Pool - $250,000
VFW Roof Repairs Van Wert Post 5803 - $41,754
Middle Point Memorial Park - $25,000
Moser Park Concession Stand Replacement - $19,860
Williams County
Village of Pioneer Community Splash Pad - $200,000
Wabash Cannonball Trail: Design Engineering - $153,500
Wabash Park Inclusive Playground - $55,000
George Bible Park Aeration System - $20,000
Edgerton Community Center - $425,000
Installation of Elevator to North Annex Building in Williams County - $187,076
Wabash Cannonball Trail: Design Engineering - $153,500
House Bill 2 now goes to the Ohio House for a concurrence vote and then the Governor's desk for his signature. See a full list of Capital Budget projects by clicking here.