“The General Assembly and the governor stayed true to their word and efficiently passed a strong capital budget that invests in vital economic development and community priorities in the Dayton region. The Dayton area business community, Dayton area legislators and the administration were well-coordinated in a joint effort to ensure these important investments come to fruition,” said Phil Parker, president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Here are local highlights of the budget by county:
Montgomery
Department of Natural Resources: Dayton Webster Station Landing, $200,000
Department of Natural Resources: Meadowbrook and Clayton Community Center Renovations, $100,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center, $100,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Dayton Society of Natural History Boonshoft Exhibit Space, $250,000
Credit: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Credit: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Dayton Art Institute Historic Stair and Hillside Preservation, $750,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Victoria Theater Arts Annex, $350,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Dayton Arcade Innovation Hub, $1,000,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Wright Factory Unit - Dayton, $175,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Kettering Rosewood Arts Center Renovation, $450,000
Central State University: Historic YWCA Dayton Building Renovation, $725,000
Wright State University: Dayton Children’s Hospital Center for Community Health and Advocacy Facility, $200,000 Sinclair Community College : Gem City Market, $200,000
Sinclair Community College: Southern Miami Valley Shared Community Fiber Network Project, $125,000
Sinclair Community College: Dayton Hope Center for Families, $725,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Dayton Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit and Detox Center, $800,000
Greene
Department of Natural Resources: Fairborn Fairfield Park Enhancements, $50,000
Department of Natural Resources: Clifton to Yellow Springs Bike Trail, $20,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Fairborn Military Veterans Memorial, $25,000
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Wright State University: Fairborn Fiber Expansion Project, $75,000
Clark State Community College: Greene County Career Center Take Flight Initiative, $850,000
Warren
Department of Agriculture: Warren County Fairgrounds Event Center, $400,000
Department of Natural Resources: Little Miami State Park / Little Miami Trail, $200,000
Department of Natural Resources: Mason Common Ground Park, $400,000
Department of Natural Resources: Lebanon Countryside YMCA Trail Realignment, $100,000
Department of Public Safety: Warren County Drug Task Force Headquarters, $500,000
Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: Warren County Jail Interceptor Center, $750,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Building Franklin’s Hope Project, $150,000
Miami
Department of Natural Resources: Piqua Great Miami River Trail Bridge Replacement Project, $300,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Bradford Rail Museum Tower Exhibits, $25,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Tri-County One Wellness Place Troy Facility, $450,000
Clark
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Springfield Museum of Art Improvements $250,000
Clark State Community College: Springfield Downtown Parking Facility $800,000
Clark State Community College: Clark State Performing Arts Center and Conference Center, $400,000
Champaign
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Champaign Aviation Museum Work & Education Space $350,000
Butler
Department of Natural Resources: Voice of America Park Turf Fields, $350,000
Department of Natural Resources: Miami Canal Trail Extension at Gilmore MetroPark, $350,000
Department of Natural Resources: Monroe Crossings Park, $165,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Historic Sorg Opera House Renovation, $250,000
Miami University: Butler Tech Manufacturing Center, $200,000
Miami University: Middletown Regional Airport Aviation Workforce Training Center, $750,000
Miami University: Hillel Building Improvements $400,000
Preble
Department of Agriculture: Preble County Agricultural Facility Improvements, $50,000
Department of Natural Resources: Village of New Paris Community Park Splash Pad Development, $200,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Lewisburg Bicentennial Museum, $25,000
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission: Preble County Art Association Historic Renovation, $250,000
Shelby
Department of Agriculture: Shelby County Agricultural Facility Improvements, $100,000
Department of Natural Resources: Redskin Memorial Park Playground, $145,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Sidney STAR Transitional Treatment House, $325,000
Darke
Department of Natural Resources: Versailles Poultry Days Ampitheater, $275,000
Department of Natural Resources: Greenville Parks Projects, $100,000
Edison Community College: Arcanum Butler Agricultural Education Initiative, $150,000
Auglaize
Department of Natural Resources: Grand Lake Shoreline Water Quality Improvements $250,000
Department of Natural Resources: New Bremen Bike Path $250,000
Department of Natural Resources: $100,000
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