Rep. Synenberg Delivers Over $22M in Capital Funding for Cuyahoga County's Community Projects, $27M for Higher Education

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4 billion for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects including $1.4 million for House District 21.  

“Investing in our communities means investing in Ohio’s future. I am proud to have helped secure more than $22 million for over 70 projects across Cuyahoga County, including $1.4 million for initiatives right here in our district,” said Rep. Synenberg. “Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with local organizations and city officials, to see firsthand the incredible work they are doing, and hear directly about their needs and priorities. This funding reflects our commitment to the people who are making a difference in our communities every day, and I am excited to see these projects get underway and the positive impact they will have on the residents we serve.”

In Cuyahoga County over $22 million dollars in capital dollars were secured for community renovation projects and approximately $1.4 million were invested into District 21. Rep. Synenberg worked to secure funding for the following projects:
 

• $700,000 to the City of Euclid for Sims Park improvements;
• $250,000 to Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Gallery in Beachwood for redevelopment and security enhancements;
• $150,000 to the City of Lyndhurst for Lyndhurst Community Amphitheater;
• $100,000 to the City of Euclid for the Euclid Heritage Trail Project;
• $100,000 to the City of Euclid for pool renovations;
• $100,000 to the City of University Heights for University Heights Community Park.
   

Other notable projects in Cuyahoga County are:

• $2,000,000 to the Cleveland Museum of Art for campus renovations;
• $2,000,000 to the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame for renovations;
• $1,000,000 to Playhouse Square Foundation for theater preservation;
• $750,000 to Cleveland Zoological Society for Cleveland Zoo Primate Forest;
• $750,000 to Baldwin Wallace University for Campus and Community Access Initiative;
• $200,000 to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for building project;
• $150,000 to Birthing Beautiful Communities for a birth center;
• $100,000 to Friendship Circle of Cleveland for improvements.
   

Additionally, more than $234 million dollars were appropriated across Ohio’s thirteen public universities and colleges including:

• $15,000,000 to Cleveland State University; and
• $12,600,000 to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).
   

The capital budget is the mechanism by which the state funds its brick-and-mortar needs. This ranges from the construction and renovation of K-12 public schools and higher education facilities to public works programs and mental health treatment centers, as well as funding local community projects. It includes funding for projects that expand access to healthcare, strengthen local economies, preserve cultural institutions, improve public infrastructure, and enhance quality of life for residents across the state.

SB 450 now heads to the governor's desk for his signature.