Rep. Robinson announces over $1.1 million in capital funds for District 6 community projects, over $23.8 million for Cuyahoga

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Phil Robinson (D-Solon) today announced the introduction of the $2.1 billion capital appropriations budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 as an amendment during the Senate Bill (SB) 310 conference committee. Cuyahoga County will be receiving over $80.6 million in capital appropriations for projects.

The capital appropriations budget includes $186.5 million for community projects. Cuyahoga County will receive over $23.8 million total in community project funding, a number of which that will be for projects in House District 6 communities:

• $100,000 in funds for Independence Civic Center Renovations
• $100,000 in funds for Mayfield Village Civic Center Upgrades
• $100,000 in funds for Chagrin Falls Village Riverside Park Walking Path
• $75,000 in funds for Brecksville Blossom Hill Baseball Field Lighting
• $75,000 in funds for Seven Hills Calvin Park Concession Project
• $75,000 in funds for Village of Moreland Hills Forest Ridge Park Improvements
• $50,000 in funds for Lyndhurst Inclusive and Accessible Playground Project
• $100,000 in funds for Broadview Heights Community Amphitheater
• $50,000 in funds for Chagrin Falls Historical Society Campaign for the 1874 Italianate House
• $250,000 in funds for Jennings Center for Older Adults Safe Movement Equipment
• $150,000 in funds for Solon Innovation Center
• $1,125,000 in funds for District 6 Projects

“I’m glad we were able to come together to keep funding essential, major brick-and-mortar and local community projects in these difficult times, as we address COVID-19 and its impact,” said Rep. Robinson. “Ohio and the federal government need to avoid the failed policy of austerity in favor of stimulating local economies by funding what benefits our communities.”

Some of the many major Cuyahoga community projects that benefit the entire county include:

• $2,250,000 in funds for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, for their Investing in Science Education facilities.         
• $2,000,000 in funds for City Block, to convert Cleveland’s Tower City into a center for technological innovation and entrepreneurship.             
• $1,750,000 in funds for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center Connector.
• $1,000,000 in funds for Playhouse Square Connor Palace Theatre, for renovations and improvements.        
• $1,000,000 in funds for Bellefaire JCB Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital and Autism School
• $1,000,000 in funds for Cuyahoga County Restoration & Mental Health Diversion Center
• $850,000 in funds for The Foundry, to renovate and improve access to the river and lake.
• $800,000 in funding for Cleveland MetroParks Zoo
• $800,000 in funds for Severance Hall
• $750,000 in funds for Cleveland Museum of Art
• $400,000 in funds for Providence House
• $250,000 in funds for Cleveland Rape Crisis Centers
• $250,000 in funds for MetroHealth Rehabilitation Research Institute
• $250,000 in funds for Greater Cleveland Food Bank
• $150,000 in funds for Cleveland African American Museum
• $150,000 in funds for Cleveland Institute of Music
• $150,000 in funds for Cleveland Institute of Art Interactive Media Lab
• $100,000 in funds for Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Reimagine Project

The capital budget and SB 310 are anticipated to advance to the House floor for a vote on the conference committee report on Thursday.