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July 8, 2024
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It was a winding path to the final state capital budget, as has been the case for most of the policy discussions in the 135th General Assembly. While initial conversations about the capital budget began at the end of 2023, and the House passed an initial version of a capital budget back in February, the Senate held off on making any definitive decisions on the capital budget until just a few weeks ago. On June 18th, Kimberly Murnieks, director of the Office of Budget and Management gave testimony in the Ohio House Finance Committee to review where the state stood, fiscally speaking, regarding the capital budget.

From placeholders to House Bill 2 greenlight

The House and Senate both used what were placeholder bills (House Bill 629 and Senate Bill 292, respectively) to begin formal deliberations on the capital budget, despite behind-the-scenes conversations happening for the last several weeks. The final vehicle for the capital budget ended up being House Bill 2, which ironically was the bill that the House passed back in February, although the as-passed version was much different. The Governor signed House Bill 2 at the end of June, greenlighting $3.5 billion in capital appropriations and $700 million in One Time Strategic Community Investment funds to make their way into communities across Ohio.

In a previous article, we outlined the Capital Budget process, as well as more appropriations provided by H.B. 33(the state appropriations budget) to create the One-Time Strategic Community Investments Fund. Let’s look at where everything landed, given all the moving parts over the last several months.

What funding was included in House Bill 2?

According to the Legislative Service Commission (LSC), the Ohio Capital Budget is passed in the second year of every biennium. The Capital Budget allocates funds for projects that improve the infrastructure of buildings and the amenities of agencies other than the Department of Transportation.

H.B. 2 makes capital appropriations totaling $3.5 billion for state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-SFY 2026, largely supported by debt. The legislation also includes $2.0 billion in reappropriated capital funds, which represents the estimated available balance on July 1, 2024. The actual reappropriation will be equal to the available money at the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Additionally,H.B. 2 appropriates $717.8 million in SFY 2025 from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund. Projects are spread throughout the state and fundmany projects that would not have been capable of receiving funding through the traditional capital budget process due to the constraints that apply to capital funding.

Northeast Ohio gained $150 million in one-time investment funding

Cuyahoga County and its neighboring counties received $149.9 million from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund for local projects.

Cuyahoga County received $83 million from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund. In addition to this appropriation, the Capital Budget appropriated Cuyahoga County $53.3 million.

These funds will support projects across a variety of agency activities in Cuyahoga County to bolster, develop, and improve the region. The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) published a thorough fiscal analysis of earmarks in the Capital Budget. Below is a breakdown of support provided to Cuyahoga County, NE Ohio, and the broader statewide projects.

Capital Appropriations by Agency - OHIO

Capital Appropriations by Agency

Abbreviation Agency Amount
DDD Department of Developmental Disabilities $56,324,000
DYS Department of Youth Services $178,100,000
MHA Department of Mental Health and Addiction $154,251,364
ALL AGENCIES $388,675,364
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Developmental Disabilities

The Department of Developmental Disabilities received $56 million to support the Mental Health Facilities Improvement Fund (7033). DODD appropriated $25 million to support statewide Community Assistance Projects(C59004). Community Assistance Projects are funds that help create, acquire, or improve residential/day programs provided to individuals eligible for DODD services. These entities include county boards of developmental disabilities or DODD.

Beloware DODD appropriations to Cuyahoga County and other Northeast Ohio counties:

Appropriations to the Department of Developmental Disabilities

Fund County Project Amount
C59004 Statewide  Community Assistance Projects $25,000,000
C59034 Multi-county: Clermont, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Knox, Lucas, Seneca Statewide Developmental Centers $29,005,000
C59088 Cuyahoga Two Foundation - Building Purchase and Renovation Project $375,000
C59089 Stark Pegasus Farm Education and Wellness Center $150,000
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Department of Youth Services

The Department of Youth Services (DYS) received $178.1 million appropriated to the Juvenile Correctional Building Fund. Other notable statewide appropriations will be used for creating corrections facilities (C47003 – Community Rehabilitation Centers) and renovating juvenile detention centers (C47007 –Local Detention Centers).

Department of Youth Services Statewide

Fund Project Amount
C47003 Community Rehabilitation Centers $32,695,413
C47007 Local Detention Centers $1,104,387
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In addition to these projects, there were two appropriations that will support Cuyahoga County. These two projects will expand, improve, or renovate juvenile facilities, their safety, and security.

Department of Youth Services – Cuyahoga County

Fund County Project Amount
C47002 Multi-county - Cuyahoga, Pickaway, Stark General Institutional Renovation $8,000,200
C47032 Multi-county - Cuyahoga, Stark Facility Construction $130,000,000
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Department of Mental Health and Addiction

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) received $154.2 million appropriated to the Mental Health Facilities Fund. From these appropriations, there are three statewide initiatives which support individuals with behavioral health issues, provide project support at OMHAS operated facilities, or bolster projects to develop treatment services.

OMHAS Mental Health Facilities Fund

Fund County Amount
C58001 Community Assistance Projects $25,000,000
C58007 Infrastructure Renovations $95,000,000
C58048 Community Resiliency Projects $3,500,000
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Below is a list of projects providing multi-county support for behavioral health services and treatment (C58050 – Community Support).

Cuyahoga County

Project Amount
Cleveland Christian Home - Child Wellness Campus $1,500,000
Bellefaire Child and Youth Services Center $750,000
Applewood Centers Inc. $425,000
May Dugan Center Renovation $400,000
Journey Center for Safety and Healing $300,000
Haven Home Renovations $100,000
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Geauga County

Project Amount
Ravenwood Health Renovation $500,000
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Lake County

Project Amount
Tri-County Response Center Project $500,000
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Lorain County

Project Amount
Lorain County Safe Harbor $115,000
Beyond the Walls $100,000
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Medina County

Project Amount
Integrated Community Solutions Community Center $350,000
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Stark County

Project Amount
Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter $250,000
Alliance YWCA Headquarters Improvements $250,000
CommQuest Reception Project $250,000
Perry Township Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm $200,000
Canton Domestic Violence Shelter $175,000
Veterans Resource Center Project $50,000
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Summit County

Project Amount
Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CGFS) - Akron Project $200,000
Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CGFS) - Stow Buildout $200,000
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One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund: A Refresher

The 135th General Assembly created the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund in H.B.33, the biennial operating budget, and transferred $700 million from the General Revenue Fund to the newly established fund to support local projects.

While H.B. 33 did not specifically outline the allowable uses for the fund, the hope was that it will fund meaningful, transformational one-time investments that positively affect Ohioans and will not need more state funding for completion in the future. The most noteworthy benefit of this newly established fund is that it is free from the many constraints that apply to the traditional capital budget.

Cuyahoga County and its neighboring counties received $149.9 million from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund for local projects.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $149.9 million for Northeast Ohio

County Amount
Cuyahoga $83,000,000
Geauga $7,043,817
Lake $8,730,181
Lorain $14,312,276
Medina $8,855,732
Summit $28,000,000
Total $149,942,006
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Of Cuyahoga County’s appropriated $83 million from the One-Time Community Investment Fund, $9.5 million is for projects in the health and human service space. Some of the funded projects include: $2.3 million for the Glenville and Greater Cleveland YMCAs, $800,000 for the Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center, and $500,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Broadway in Cuyahoga County.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $9.5 million for Cuyahoga County

Project Amount
Birthing Beautiful Communities Birth Center $800,000
Boys and Girls Club of Broadway in Cuyahoga County $485,000
Camp Cheerful Reimagined $175,000
Cleveland Habitat Building Project $507,500
Glenville YMCA $800,000
Greenstone Lifeline Connection Improvements $327,867
Hospice of the Western Reserve Center for Community Engagement and Hospice Care $500,000
Jenning’s Center for Older Adults $250,000 
Journey Center for Safety and Healing/Domestic Violence Shelter $200,000 
JumpStart Northern Ohio Operations $500,000 
Magnolia Clubhouse $400,000 
MetroHealth Emergency Department Refresh $200,000 
Two Foundation Building Purchase and Renovation $1,625,000 
University Hospitals Breast Center – Parma $700,000 
Vocational Guidance Services Renovation Cleveland Facility $500,000 
YMCA of Greater Cleveland – New Facility Construction $1,000,000 
YWCA of Greater Cleveland $500,000 
Total $9,470,372 
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Lake County received $8.7 million from the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund with $1 million funding health and human service projects. Funded projects Resources for Restoring Lives and Providing Safety and Security, and University Hospitals TriPoint Breast Center.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $1.0 million for Lake County

Project Amount
Resources for Restoring Lives and Providing Safety and Security $15,328
University Hospitals TriPoint Breast Center – Painesville $938,750
Total $954,078
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Lorain County received $3.2 million for six health and human services projects funded through the One-Time Community Investment Fund. This includes $1 million for the Boys and Girls Club of Elyria South, $1 million for The Nord Center, and $500,000 for the Haven Center. All funded health and human services projects in Lorain County can be seen below.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $3.2 million for Lorain County

Project Amount
Boys and Girls Club of Elyria South $1,000,000
El Centro Facility Improvements $200,000
Good Knights Bed Building Center $150,000
Haven Center Emergency Shelter/Neighborhood Alliance $500,000 
Lorain County Health and Dental Facility $375,000 
The Nord Center Capital Improvement Project $1,000,000 
Total $3,225,000 
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Medina County received funding for three different projects in the health and human service space totaling $1.8 million. The three funded projects include Akron Children's Medina Health Center, Equine Assisted Mental Health Community Campus, and Majestic Equine Connections.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $1.8 million for Medina County

Project Amount
Akron Children’s Medina Health Center $1,400,000
Equine Assisted Mental Health Community Campus $200,000
Total $1,800,000
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There are five funded health and human service projects funded in Summit County totaling $2.6 million. The Boys and Girls Club received $440,913, Special Education Cornerstone Community School received $76,393, and the Akron Community Health Center Addiction One Campus received $1.25 million.

One-Time Strategic Investment Fund - $2.6 million for Summit County

Project Amount
Akron Community Health Center Addiction One Campus Expansion $1,250,000
Akron Urban League Building Improvements $400,000
Boys and Girls Club – Steve Wise $440,913
Child Guidance and Family Solutions – Multi-Campus $450,000 
Special Education Cornerstone Community School $76,393 
Total $2,617,306 
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Geauga County did not have any health and human services projects funded.

Conclusion

With H.B. 2 receiving Governor DeWine’s signature on June 28, 2024, the capital budget process officially ends. This allows The Center for Community Solution and other advocates in the state to turn our attention to the SFY 2026 – 2027 operating budget process. Community Solutions will actively engage in the operating budget process and will provide updates once the Governor releases his budget priorities later in the year.

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