Rep. Brennan Announces Passage of State Capital Budget, Securing Vital Community Investments in Cuyahoga County

June 10, 2026

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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D–Parma) today announced the passage of Senate Bill 450, the state's biennial capital appropriations budget. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, universities, school districts, and other community projects.

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 region.

Rep. Brennan helped secure $22,128,500 for Cuyahoga County.

The state capital budget is one of the most important investments we make because it supports projects that strengthen our communities, improve quality of life, and create economic opportunity. I am proud to help secure more than $22 million for Cuyahoga County projects that will enhance our parks, cultural institutions, workforce development programs, healthcare services, educational opportunities, and neighborhood infrastructure. These investments will have a lasting impact on residents throughout our region,” said Rep. Brennan.

Approximately $12,365,000 will be distributed to the following projects within Parma and Cleveland:

$50,000 to James Day Park Improvements, sponsored by the City of Parma
$1,500,000 to Cleveland Orchestra Severance Hall, sponsored by the Musical Arts Association
$50,000 to African Town Plaza, sponsored by JSAACC LLC
$100,000 to Argonaut Maritime Center of Excellence, sponsored by Argonaut
$150,000 to Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center, sponsored by Birthing Beautiful Communities
$250,000 to Canal Basin Park, sponsored by North Cuyahoga Valley Corridor, Inc.
$100,000 to CATS Safety & Security Project, sponsored by Community Assessment & Treatment Center Services, inc (CATS)
$100,000 to Cleveland Edgewater Park Shared Use Path, sponsored by the City of Cleveland
$200,000 to Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Building Project, sponsored by Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
$100,000 to Cleveland Institute of Art Interactive Media Lab, sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Art
$750,000 to Cleveland Metroparks Public Sailing Center, sponsored by The Foundry
$750,000 to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Primate Forest, sponsored by the Cleveland Zoological Society
$2,000,000 to Cleveland Museum of Art Campus Renovation, sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Art
$250,000 to Cleveland Museum of Natural History, sponsored by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
$250,000 to Cleveland Rowing Foundation, sponsored by the Cleveland Rowing Foundation
$50,000 to Cleveland's Historic Shaker Square Improvements, sponsored by Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
$200,000 to Cuyahoga Riverfront Development Project, sponsored by Bedrock
$50,000 to Darl Center for the Arts Improvements, sponsored by the Darl Center for the Arts
$100,000 to Great Lakes Science Center Project, sponsored by the Great Lakes Science Center
$100,000 to Greek Cultural Garden of Cleveland Restoration, sponsored by the Greek Garden Association
$200,000 to Greenstone Historic Community Stabilization Project, sponsored by Greenstone Lifeline Connection, Inc.
$500,000 to Irishtown Bend Park Heritage Site, sponsored by the Irish American Archives Society
$100,000 to Lutheran Metro Ministry Workforce Training Center, sponsored by Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry
$100,000 to Magnolia Clubhouse Facilities Improvements, sponsored by Magnolia Clubhouse
$100,000 to Nature Center Education Pavilion Replacement, sponsored by the Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center d.b.a Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
$415,000 to Near West Theatre Project, sponsored by the Near West Theatre, Inc
$1,000,000 to Playhouse Square Theater Preservation, sponsored by the Playhouse Square Foundation
$200,000 to Providence House Community Healthcare Hub, sponsored by Providence House, Inc
$2,000,000 to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Renovations, sponsored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
$100,000 to Superior Farm Food Project, sponsored by Food Strong
$100,000 to Transplant House of Cleveland, sponsored by Transplant House of Cleveland
$100,000 to University Circle Wade Oval Project, sponsored by University Circle Inc.
$250,000 to Western Reserve Historical Society Project, sponsored by the Western Reserve Historical Society
$100,000 to Mill Creek Restoration Project, sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

“These investments demonstrate what government can accomplish when we focus on community needs and long-term planning. By supporting institutions, parks, cultural attractions, and neighborhood projects, we are helping ensure that future generations inherit a stronger and more vibrant Northeast Ohio,” said Rep. Brennan.

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