State Representative
Richard Adams
Capital
Budget Bill
Appropriations for local communities announced
COLUMBUS – State
Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) today announced that funding
for Capital Projects for House District 80 will be available starting
July 1st . Ohio’s Capital Budget Bill, House Bill 497, was signed
into law by Governor Kasich on April 1st. House Bill 497 was the
outcome of continuous collaboration between the House and Senate that
passed with strong bipartisan support. This legislation allocates
money for local investment to improve neighborhoods and communities
across the state.
$500,000 in state funding
from the Capital Budget has been allocated to projects in Miami and
Darke Counties. The Bradford Rail Museum and The Gettysburg Cardinal
Center have received funding for renovations and will be supervised
under the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The Bradford Rail
Museum, located in Miami County, was allocated $275,000 to add a
children’s interactive learning center and to repair a moisture
issue. The Gettysburg Cardinal Center, in Darke County, will offer
educational and athletic programs, community events and
entrepreneurial activities in a currently unused school building with
the help of $75,000 provided in HB 497.
The Treasure Island River
Corridor located in Miami County will make improvements with a
$150,000 appropriation. This project, with the assistance of the
Department of Natural Resources, seeks to revitalize and make
improvements to the corridor in an effort to encourage economic
benefits and promote environmental awareness.
Nearly $1.3 million
provided by House Bill 497 has also been distributed to Edison
Community College to enhance its facilities. The funding will
allow for an electronic lock system and security camera additions, as
well as HVAC, parking lot, and roof repairs. These projects are
outstanding investments that will greatly enhance the campus for the
benefit of current and future students as well as the surrounding
community.
“This capital budget
represents the collaborative efforts of state and local officials,”
said Representative Adams. “It shows the state’s commitment to
local investment and reinforces the importance of amenities and
infrastructure that local communities have on economic development.
I’m pleased to announce the funding to our local projects and
excited to see the impact these will have on the future of our
communities.”
|
