Delaware County Review

State Senator Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) announced the allocation of millions of dollars from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) to support various projects aimed at benefiting local communities and residents.

"The OTSCIF provided our counties a unique opportunity to look at their needs and see how the state could provide financial resources to positively impact each community," said Brenner. "I wanted to make sure the dollars were spread around so that they benefit every part of the district."

The funded projects include:

Coshocton County:

- City of Coshocton Fire Training Tower - $1,000,000

- Coshocton Skip's Landing & Downtown Revitalization - $750,000

- City of Coshocton Roscoe Cemetery improvements - $460,000

- City of Coshocton Pickleball Court Upgrades - $300,000

- City of Coshocton Water Plant Electrical Upgrades - $300,000

- City of Coshocton Town Hall Roof Project - $240,000

- City of Coshocton Emergency Generator Project - $200,000

- Coshocton County Library Masonry Project - $48,000

Delaware County:

- Little Brown Jug Grandstand Renovation - $1,500,000

- Sunbury Ohio-to-Erie Trail Expansion - $1,250,000

- Boardman Arts Improvements Whimsy Venue - $1,000,000

- Stockhands Horses for Healing Capital Project - $408,000

- Dempsey Wildlife and Education Renovation - $600,000

- Delaware County Bicentennial Barn Renovation - $500,000

- Powell Adventure Park Expansion - $480,000

- “Smuirfield” Golf Project - $225,000

- VFW Roof Repairs Sunbury Post 8736 - $28,500

- Worenstaff Memorial Public Library Renovation - $34,000

Holmes County:

- Agriculture Society Millersburg Expo - $750,000

- Safe Harbor Ohio - $500,000

Knox County:

- Mount Vernon Police Station - $2,000,000

- Fredericktown Water Infrastructure Improvement - $750,000

- Family Fun Grounds in Knox County –$35,00

Some projects had previously received funding through a separate House measure related to the OTSCIF. The fund was established under House Bill 33 passed by the Ohio General Assembly in June 2023. The OTSCIF set aside a total of $700 million for communities and organizations to apply for assistance with projects not typically covered by the state's traditional Capital Budget.

Each legislative chamber developed plans for distributing half of the total amount while coordinating negotiations on project selections. The Senate Finance Committee will commence hearings on legislation addressing OTSCIF funding immediately.

Further details on specific projects in senators’ districts can be found online. Follow On The Record for additional updates as the Capital Budget progresses through the General Assembly.