Building Project Funds Introduced by State Lawmakers

COLUMBUS — State lawmakers unveiled a $2.1 billion capital spending bill Tuesday to pay for state and local building projects.

The largest recipient of the funds are state universities with plans to renovate buildings, repave parking lots and make safety and technology upgrades on campuses. The massive bill also includes money for community projects such as $50,000 for an inclusive playground  in Logan County and $2.7 million for campus energy and efficiency controls at Wright State University.

In a written statement released when the bill was unveiled, Senate President Larry Obhof said the plan is to pass the capital bill by the end of the week with a vote scheduled for Thursday. “The state capital budget plays a major role in making needed improvements to our hometowns while at the same time creating jobs and growing our economy,” said Obhof.

Here is a list of the local projects funded in the bill, SB 310, identified by county:

Auglaize

• Auglaize Mercer Rec Complex $750,000
• Wapakoneta Veterans Memorial Park Splash Pad $75,000
• New Bremen STEM waterway $25,000
• New Bremen StoryWalk $7,500
• Stained Glass Window Restoration for the Wapakoneta Museum $22,000

Total Auglaize $879,500

Champaign

• Champaign County Historical Museum $300,000

Total Champaign $300,000

Clark

• Springfield Museum of Art Renovation $250,000
• Clark State Community College  Rhodes Hall and Applied Science Center Renovation $3,039,265
• Clark State Community College  Clark State Performing Arts Center $1,100,000

Total Clark $4,389,265

Darke

• Darke County Swine and Community Pavilion $500,000
• Darke County Art Trail Initiative $40,000

Total Darke $540,000

Greene

• Wright Patterson AFB Main Gate Park Land Acquisition $350,000
• Hobson Freedom Park $95,000
• Karohl Park CXT Restrooms $95,000
• Athletes in Action Chapel $250,000
• Central State University
• Campus Security Update $500,000
• Classroom Technology Upgrades $370,000
• ADA and Fire Safety Campus Updates $1,000,000
• Campus Parking Lots, Building Entrances, and Sidewalks $950,000
• Center for Academic Research and Innovation Rehabilitation $550,000
• Wright State University
• University Safety Initiative $1,070,000
• Campus Paving and Grounds $343,000
• Campus Energy Efficiency and Controls $2,721,000
• Gas Line Replacement $5,221,000
• Laboratory Animal Resources Occupational Safety $580,000
• IT Infrastructure Upgrades $1,606,000
• Health College Renovations $319,000

Total Greene $16,020,000

Logan

• Mary Rutan Tennis Court Project $115,000
• Fox Island Inclusive Playground $50,000
• Logan County Jail $139,000
• West Liberty Town Hall Opera House Community Center Restoration and Renovation $100,000

Total Logan $404,000

Mercer

• Marion Township Greenway Phase 1 $85,000
• Wright State University -  Workforce Development Center - Lake Campus $1,500,000
• Wright State University -  Trenary Hall Renovations - Lake Campus $500,000
• Wright State University Celina Workforce Development Center $500,000

Total Mercer $2,585,000

Miami

• Piqua Downtown Riverfront Park Improvements $150,000
• Arbogast Performing Arts Center $400,000
• Bowling Green State University  Piqua Public Safety Regional Training Center $400,000
• Edison Community College  Basic Renovations $716,100
• Edison Community College  IT Upgrades $307,000
• Edison Community College HVAC Repair and Replacements $350,000
• Edison Community College Parking Lot Resurfacing $400,000

Total Miami $2,723,100

Montgomery

• Stubbs Park Improvements $800,000
• Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton Nature Trail $50,000
• Ohio Task Force One (OH-TF1) Warehouse $50,000
• Dayton Air Credit Union Ballpark $1,000,000
• Heritage Hall and Education Center $250,000
• Protect Our Bones: Critical Infrastructure Improvements at the Boonshoft Museum $200,000
• SteAm Collaboratory at K12 Gallery & TEJAS $200,000
• YWCA Dayton Historic Building Renovation $500,000
• Xenia Avenue Market Redevelopment $150,000
• Sinclair Community College  Building Clean and Seal Masonry $1,800,000
• Sinclair Community College Campus Wide HVAC-Chillers and Boilers Upgrades $4,500,000
• Sinclair Community College Electrical Grid and Utility System Replacements $1,000,000
• Sinclair Community College  Diesel Generators Replacement $700,000
• Sinclair Community College  Fire Sprinkler System Installation Buildings 1-7 $1,603,245
• Sinclair Community College  Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Training Hubs-DHE $1,000,000
• Sinclair Community College  National Aerospace Electric Power Innovation Center $1,000,000
• Sinclair Community College  Hope Center for Families $25,000
• Sinclair Community College  Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Training Hubs $200,000
• Dayton Arcade North Improvements $200,000
• 21st Century Boys and Girls Club $1,000,000
• West Dayton Farmers Market and Food Hub $500,000
• Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Comprehensive Outpatient Program Expansion (COPE) $1,000,000
• Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services  West Dayton Community Services Center $200,000

Total Montgomery $17,928,245

Preble

• Preble County Fairgrounds Conference Center and Grounds Improvement $100,000
• Education Center at Wild Hearts African Farm $400,000
• Gratis Bicentennial Park $100,000
• Lewisburg MARCS Tower $400,000
• Camden Opera House Second Floor Renovation $100,000

Total Preble $1,100,000

Shelby

• Shelby County Fairgrounds $100,000
• Great Miami River Recreation Bike Trail $500,000
• Sidney Canal Feeder Trail $350,000
• Kettlersville Village Park Improvement $50,000
• Wilderness Trail Museum Electrical Upgrade $24,000
• Packer Historical Center for the Anna District $21,000
• Shelby House Museum $20,000
• Jackson Center Museum Building Improvements $13,500

Total Shelby $1,078,500

Warren

• Loveland Parking Facility $900,000
• Makino Park Inclusive Fields $675,000
• Memorable Morrow $400,000
• E. Milo Beck Park-Clearcreek ParkHazel Woods Connector Trail $250,000
• Lebanon Sports Complex Improvements $200,000
• Lebanon Bicentenial Park Restrooms $175,000
• Camp Butterworth $100,000
• Camp Stoneybrook $100,000
• WhipPoorWill $100,000
• Harveysburg First Free Black School $322,500

Total Warren $3,222,500

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