Rep. Brent Votes to Allocate $42,450,000 in Funds for Economic Growth, Community Development for Cuyahoga County
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) this week voted to pass House Bill (HB) 2, the $350M One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) for economic development and community investments that will help drive economic growth and generate opportunities across Ohio.
“This landmark investment will fuel economic development, empower communities, and pave the way for a brighter, more prosperous future for all Ohioans," said Rep. Brent. “The $42 million investment into business development, maternal health, aging, and veterans will improve the quality of life of all in Cuyahoga County.”
The $42,450,000 of OTSCIF funds will be distributed to several local entities, including:
$3.5 M - Flats River Development
$1 M- Irishtown Bend Park
$1 M - Brook Park Community Center Restoration
$750k - Cleveland Public Square Improvements
$1 M- YMCA of Greater Cleveland - New Facility Construction
$500k - Hospice of the Western Reserve Center for Community Engagement and Hospice Care
$800k - Glenville YMCA
$1.4 M - West Side Market in Cleveland
$1M – Cleveland Women's Soccer Stadium
$500k - YWCA of Greater Cleveland
$400k - Connecting the Circle
$500k - Valor Acres Brecksville Veterans Affairs Hospital Site Redevelopment
$500k - JumpStart Northern Ohio Operations
$450k - Richmond Heights Salt Bin
$400k - Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center
$750k - Park Synagogue
$5 M - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Expansion and Renovation Project
$20 M - Cuyahoga County NorthCoast Connector
$400k - Magnolia Clubhouse
$400k - Middleburg Heights Central Park Phase 1
$500k - The Music Settlement – Gries House Redevelopment
$1 M - Cahoon Park
$500K - Ohio Aerospace Institute Sensitive Information Research Facility
$200K - Olmsted Falls Visibility Project
HB 2 includes half of the $700M from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund and was voted out of the House with a (75-19) vote.
HB 2 now heads to the Ohio Senate for further consideration.