By Paula Pyzik Scott
On June 28, Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2, $4.2 billion capital budget for Fiscal Years 2025-and 2026. The bill includes $500,000 in funding for Ada War Memorial Park improvements and $500,000 in funding for an ONU Healthwise Mobile Clinic. Alger Baseball Field is receiving $40,000 for improvements.
In addition to the traditional capital budget, the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) is providing $700 million as an added source of funding. The fund was created in February to tap excess funding from the previous fiscal year.
Hardin County Support
- Ada War Memorial Park - $500,000
- Hardin County Fair - $500,000
- Kenton Fire Department - $500,000
- Ohio Northern University HealthWise Mobile Clinic - $500,000
- Pump House Funding – Rodney Hensel - $200,000
- Hardin County Veterans Memorial Park District - $50,000
- Alger Baseball Field - $40,000
WAR MEMORIAL PARK
In November 2023, the park board presented $1.43M in desired improvements to the Village of Ada Council (reported HERE) and has been preparing to secure loans for half that amount. The Ada Schools rent facilities at the park for multiple sports.
https://www.adaicon.com/news/202311/park-board-outlines-proposed-improve...
ONU Healthwise Mobile Clinic
House Bill 2 also includes $500,000 to help buy a second vehicle for the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Mobile Clinic. The mobile clinic brings health and wellness services to residents in the region, including those who live in underserved rural areas. Services include lipid, glucose and diabetes screenings; blood pressure checks; vaccinations; disease risk assessment; tobacco cessation; and patient referrals to primary medical care.
