Patton Brings Investment To Cuyahoga County

June 4, 2026

COLUMBUS — Senator Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) and The Ohio Senate announced the investment of $3.7 billion to support local projects across Ohio. These dollars were included in Senate Bill 450, the Capital Budget bill, which was passed by the Senate yesterday.

“This Capital Budget invests directly into our state, growing Ohio with much-needed upgrades to our state agencies, schools, and universities," said Senator Patton. "I can confidently say that projects funded in this bill will continue to make Cuyahoga County and the State of Ohio an attractive place to live and work."

The legislature generally passes 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. Senate Bill 450 includes:

$645 Million for the Public Works Commission
$611 Million for the School Facilities Commission
$425 Million for Higher Education Institutions
$385 Million for the Department of Behavioral Health
$265 Million for the Department of Natural Resources

The following projects in the 24th Senate district were allocated funding in the capital budget:

Berea- Baldwin Wallace University Campus and Community Access Initiative, $750,000
Berea Recreation Center Expansion, $750,000
North Royalton Memorial Park Pavilion, $700,000
Strongsville Community Dog Park, $150,000
Brooklyn- John M Coyne Recreation Center, $100,000
Middleburg Heights Old District 10 Schoolhouse Renovation, $100,000
North Olmsted Veteran's Memorial, $100,000
Olmsted Township Greenway Trail, $100,000
Brook Park- Beautifying James E. Cavanaugh Park, $100,000
North Olmsted Old Town Hall Renovation, $75,000
Parma- James Day Park Improvements, $50,000
Parma- Roehm Field Reclamation Project, $12,500

The following Cuyahoga County projects also received funding:

Cleveland Museum of Art Campus Renovation, $2,000,000
Rock & Roll Hall of Rame Renovations, $2,000,000
Cleveland Orchestra Severance Hall, $1,500,000
Playhouse Square Theater Preservation, $1,000,000
Cleveland Metroparks Public Saling Center, $750,000
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Primate Forest, $750,000
Bellefaire JCB, $650,000
Irishtown Bend Park Heritage Site, $500,000
Nearwest Theatre Project, $500,000
Cornerstone of Hope Emancipation Project, $450,000
Great Lakes Science Center, $300,000
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, $250,000
Cleveland Rowing Foundation, $250,000
Cleveland's Historic Shaker Square Improvements, $250,000
Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Building Project, $200,000
Cuyahoga Riverfront Development Project, $200,000
Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center, $150,000
Greek Cultural Garden of Cleveland Restoration, $100,000
Lutheran Metro Ministry Workforce Training Center, $100,000
Transplant House of Cleveland, $100,000
University Circle Wade Oval Project, $100,000
Darl Center for the Arts Improvements, $50,000

The Capital Budget now heads to the Ohio House of Representatives for further consideration.

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