Big boost: 99 area projects that are getting millions in state funds

Credit: Katie Metallica

Credit: Katie Metallica

The $3.5 billion capital projects bill the Ohio General Assembly passed this week includes $74 million for specific projects in Miami Valley counties.

The capital budget is used for renovation or construction projects at state-owned buildings, school districts and public colleges; infrastructure grants and loans to local governments; and direct funding of “community projects of local or regional importance.”

The package is about $200 million bigger than originally presented. It includes $191 million in community projects, up from an earlier estimate of $163.5 million.

Here’s a look at which area projects will get funding.

Butler County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Miami University - MainBachelor Hall Renovation$22,311,930
Department of AgricultureButler County Fairgrounds Grandstands$750,000
Department of Rehabilitation and CorrectionButler County Correctional Complex Medical Unit$500,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionNational Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting$500,000
University of Cincinnati - MainUC Health GME Family Medicine Center$500,000
Miami University - MainCollege@ELM Innovation and Workforce Development Center at Miami University$500,000
Department of Natural ResourcesHamilton Beltline Recreational Trail$380,000
Department of Natural ResourcesHarbin Park ADA-Accessible Play Area and Splash Pad$300,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionRobert (Sonny) Hill Community Center Expansion and Redevelopment Project$300,000
Department of Natural ResourcesCity of Monroe Lookout Point$200,000
Department of Natural ResourcesGreat Miami River Trail - Middletown to Monroe Segment Construction Project$200,000
Department of Natural ResourcesFairfield Township Veterans Memorial Project$100,000
Miami University - MainEarly College Academy at Miami University$75,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesYWCA Hamilton$75,000
Department of Natural ResourcesVoice of America MetroPark Tylersville Road Entrance$70,000
Department of Natural ResourcesWilhelmina Park Trail and Shelter Project$70,000

Champaign County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionChampaign Aviation Museum Improvements$500,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionChampaign County Historical Society-Museum Additions and Renovation$300,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionGloria Theatre and the Urbana Youth Center Improvements$300,000
Department of Natural ResourcesThe Pony Wagon Trail$100,000

Clark County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Clark State Community CollegeRhodes Hall and Applied Science Center Renovation$3,258,997
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionA.B. Graham Memorial at I-70 and SR 72$750,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionSpringfield Art Museum$750,000
Clark State Community CollegeCommunity Health Partners Musculoskeletal Institute Center of Excellence$125,000

Darke County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Department of Natural ResourcesDarke County Art Trail$180,000
Department of Natural ResourcesWard Park Swimming Pool Filtration System Replacement.$171,000
Department of Natural ResourcesGreenville Downtown Park$150,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionJohn and Iris Hathaway Education and Community Center$125,000

Greene County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Wright State University - MainCampus Energy Efficiency and Controls$4,000,000
Wright State University - MainUniversity Safety Initiative$3,100,000
Wright State University - MainEnvelope Repairs$1,500,000
Wright State University - MainCampus Paving and Grounds$1,000,000
Wright State University - MainHealth College Renovations$1,000,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionOHS - National Afro-American Museum$900,000
Central State UniversityBasic Renovations$755,599
Department of Natural ResourcesGlen Helen Nature Preserve Accessibility Improvements$750,000
Central State UniversityInformation Technology - Cable and Fiber Project$500,000
Central State UniversityCentral State University Center for Health and Wellness$500,000
Broadcast Educational Media CommissionNew WYSO Headquarters$300,000
Wright State University - MainUSAF Research Partnership$250,000
Central State UniversityCommunity STE[A]M Academy - Xenia$175,000
Wright State University - MainWright State University Archives Facilities Upgrade Project$100,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionSugarcreek Township Veterans Memorial$90,000
Department of Natural ResourcesFairborn Memorial Park$75,000
Department of Natural ResourcesLittle Miami River Access and Park Development$75,000

Miami County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Edison Community CollegeConvocation Center Expansion$800,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionMiami Valley Veterans Museum$500,000
Edison Community CollegeNorth Hall Window Replacement$420,000
Edison Community CollegeParking Lot Resurfacing$300,000
Department of Natural ResourcesCovington - Schoolhouse Park$250,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionPiqua Arts - The Bank$250,000
Edison Community CollegeClassroom and Laboratory Renovation$250,000
Department of Natural ResourcesLock Nine Riverfront Park$150,000
Edison Community CollegeElevator Upgrades$123,489
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionRailroad Museum Upgrades - Bradford$50,000

Montgomery County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Sinclair Community CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Training Hubs$5,000,000
Sinclair Community CollegeFire Sprinkler System$4,000,000
Sinclair Community CollegeUtility Tunnel Restoration$1,861,114
University of Cincinnati - MainRonald McDonald House of Dayton$750,000
Sinclair Community CollegeDayton Riverview Pantry$600,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionDay Air Credit Union Ballpark Professional Development License Facility Standard Improvements$500,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionDayton Institute of Art$500,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionNational Aviation Hall of Fame Innovation Laboratory$500,000
Central State UniversityYWCA Dayton - Huber Heights Campus$500,000
Sinclair Community CollegeBoys and Girls Club of Dayton$500,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionSchuster Center$450,000
Sinclair Community CollegeEast End Family Service Hub$450,000
Department of AgricultureMontgomery County Fairgrounds Improvments$400,000
Sinclair Community CollegeSinclair Community College/Premier Health Partners Center for Nursing Excellence$375,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionVandalia Art Park Amphitheater$300,000
Sinclair Community CollegeGreater West Dayton Incubator$300,000
Department of Natural ResourcesWest Carrollton Whitewater Park a$250,000
Wright State University - MainInfinity Labs Power House$250,000
Sinclair Community CollegeAircraft Mechanic Training Center$250,000
Department of Natural ResourcesCenterville Benham's Grove$200,000
Wright State University - MainNorthwest Health and Wellness Campus$200,000
Department of Natural ResourcesFlight Line: East Dayton Rails-to- Trails$125,000
Department of Natural ResourcesMiami Valley Research Park Bike Path and Pedestrian Bridge$125,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionBoonshoft Museum of Discovery$100,000
Department of Natural ResourcesLevitt Pavilion Dayton$50,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionDayton Contemporary Dance Arts and Cultural Center $25,000

Preble County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionPreble County Historical Society Restoration and Nature Reserve$240,000
Wright State University - MainVillage of Camden Technology Center$175,000
Department of Natural ResourcesWest Alexandria Smith Street Park$100,000

Warren County

Funding agencyProject NameAppropriations
Department of Natural ResourcesLebanon Scenic Railway Bridge$750,000
Department of AgricultureFairgrounds Multipurpose Facility - Warren County$400,000
Department of Natural ResourcesMason Makino Park$400,000
Department of Natural ResourcesCamp Joy$300,000
Department of Natural ResourcesClearcreek Park Trail$250,000
Department of Natural ResourcesGirl Scouts of Western Ohio - EMPOWER HER$250,000
Department of Developmental DisabilitiesOpportunity for All Building - Community Recreation Center for the Developmentally Disabled$200,000
Sinclair Community CollegeRoof Replacements$200,000
Department of Natural ResourcesSouth Lebanon Veteran's Park Playground$110,000
Department of Natural ResourcesPickleball Courts at Patricia Allyn Park$100,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionMiddletown Entertainment and Sports Venue$100,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionPleasant Square Community Center$75,000
Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionWarren County Community Services$75,000
Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesYMCA Competitive Sports Training Facility$75,000

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