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Richardson Announces State Funding for Local Capital Projects

December 16, 2020
Tracy M. Richardson News

COLUMBUS – State. Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) announced state lawmakers began hearings on Ohio’s proposed two-year state construction budget, which includes funding for a variety of initiatives across the state as well as aid for local projects in Marion and Union counties.

“This budget includes important projects for the 86th District,” said Richardson. “It supports growing Ohio’s economy, improving our aging infrastructure and investing in our state’s future. Our communities will directly benefit from the Capital Bill.”

Local projects in the 86th District funded in the bill include:

  • Marion Palace Theater, $550,000;
  • Waldo Community Center Walking Bridge, $99,000;
  • Jim Simmons Trail Reservoir Trail, $500,000;
  • Lake Baccarat Richwood Park Improvements, $76,739;
  • Marysville Avalon Theater, $500,000;
  • Milford Center Rail Depot, $50,000;
  • Richwood Opera House, $50,000;
  • Kurt Tunnell Memorial Trail, $500,000

The capital bill is being added to Senate Bill 310, which is currently pending in a House-Senate conference committee. The measure is expected to be approved by the legislature this week. The bill would then go to Governor Mike DeWine for his signature.

Statewide, the bill includes more than $2 billion in new capital appropriations for a wide variety of infrastructure across Ohio. This is in addition to more than $500 million previously approved by lawmakers for schools and local infrastructure projects. Statewide highlights include:

  • $452 million for the Department of Higher Education, which includes funding for traditional and regional campuses and community colleges.
  • $300 million for K-12 school building construction and improvements.
  • $10 million for safety grants for K-12 schools and Ohio’s colleges and universities.
  • $280 million for the Ohio Public Works Commission, which supports a variety of infrastructure initiatives, including local water, sewer and road projects.
  • $62.5 million for the Clean Ohio Program.
  • $50 million for county jail projects. Funding will be allocated through a competitive, needs-based process.