Findlay Times

State Senator Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced the investment of $32,770,478 to support various projects aimed at benefiting local communities and residents. These funds were included in House Bill 2, the Capital Budget bill, which passed out of the Senate today.

"The Capital Budget Process allows us to invest in our communities and other critical needs throughout the state, and Senate District 26 will reap many benefits as a result of the funding secured," Reineke said. "I strongly advocated for each project because I believe they were all exceptional. The projects funded will make a positive impact on our families, businesses, and neighborhoods."

The legislature typically approves a Capital Budget every two years to fund improvements to public services and facilities across Ohio, including schools, infrastructure, and mental health and addiction facilities. House Bill 2 allocates $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 systems.

Additionally, the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) set aside $700 million as another source of funding. This initiative allowed communities and organizations to apply for assistance with projects that might not have qualified under the state's traditional Capital Budget.

Projects funded in Senator Reineke's district through both the traditional Capital Budget and OTSCIF include:

Crawford County:

- Bucyrus Aumiller Recreational Trail Project

- Norton Bicentennial Park Buildout Project

- Maplecrest Community Center

- The Galion Depot Canopy Restoration Project

- The New Washington Veteran's Memorial Park Project

Marion County:

- Engineering Classroom & Lab Renovations at Marion Technical College

- Stengel-True Museum Parking

- Marion Harding Performing Arts Center

- Marion Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Chapel

- George W. King Mansion - Etowah

- Boys & Girls Club of Oak Street

- Terradise Nature Center Interpretive Center

- Women's History Resource Center (Phase II)

Morrow County:

- Morrow County Engineers Facility

- Morrow County Health Department Renovations

- Flying Horse Farms Renovation & Updates to Facilities

Sandusky County:

- Robert Peters Park Improvement Project

- Clyde Community Nature Trail

- Hayes Presidential Library Improvements

- Fremont Water Access Emergency Response

- Fremont Downtown Revitalization

Seneca County:

- YMCA of Bucyrus Aquatic Center

- Tiffin Community Play Space

- Fostoria Learning Center Security

- Court Street Streetscape Project

- Ritz Theatre Marquee Renovation

- Seneca County Museum Interior Revitalization

- Bettsville Emergency Medical Services Renovation

- Attica-Venice Township Joint Cemetery Mausoleum

- Seneca County Agricultural Center

Union County:

- Union County Agricultural Society

- Reservoir Connector Trail Project

- Leesburg Township Walking Trail & Playground Project

- The Village of Richwood Fairgrounds Transportation Research Center Inc. Lab Upgrades

Wyandot County:

- Carey Memorial Park Inclusive Playground Upper Sandusky Midway Industrial Park VFW Roof Repairs Carey Post 3759

House Bill 2 now goes to the Governor's desk for his signature.