Members of Congress are able to submit a very limited number of qualified, local projects to the Appropriations Committee for consideration of targeted federal funds. The full details of the selected request are required to be posted publicly on my website to ensure full transparency. Below you can find all necessary information submitted by a requesting organization.
FY'25
Requestor:
Seneca County Board of Commissioners – Seneca County Agricultural Service Center
Description: The funds will be used to renovate a recently purchased building at 320 Nelson Street, Tiffin, Ohio, to house the Seneca County Agricultural Service Center.
Request: $1,102,843
Letter of support
City of Elyria – Elyria Middle Avenue Community Connection Sewer Extension Project
Description: The Elyria Middle Avenue Community Connection Sewer Extension Project is a public infrastructure project in the south-central area of the city of Elyria, which is bordered by Carlisle Township. There has been interest for many years in extending a sewer into Carlisle Township, where the City’s Facility Planning Area (Clean Water Act Section 208) extends outside the corporation limit into Lorain County. A sewer extension in this area would not only help spur growth both residential and commercially but provide a sewer for existing homes with septic systems. This is an opportunity to improve water quality by eliminating home sewage treatment systems (HSTS) by existing homes having an option other than repairing or replacing the aging septic system
Request: $3.2M
Letter of support
Joint Township District Hospital Board – Wyandot Memorial Hospital
Description: Funding will be used on construction and equipping of a cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) at the hospital. Federal funding, supported by a cost match from the community, will be used to acquire capital equipment, conduct necessary renovations for the space, and purchase the software needed to effectively operate the facility. Once completed, WMH’s CCL will allow the hospital’s cardiologists and cardio-thoracic surgeons to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures on patients. Without this facility, patients currently have to travel lengthy distances to receive care with an undue burden and unreasonable cost for care.
Request: $1,603,200
Letter of support
Lorain County Agricultural Society – Fair Buildings and Upgrades
Description: Funding will be used for the construction and expansion of; 1) Covered Outdoor Arena with Parking lot improvements; and 3) the replacement of three Junior Fair livestock buildings with a new beef barn.
Request: $2,000,000
Letter of support
City of Sheffield Lake - Lake Recreation Center/Field House
Description: The City of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, proposes a new 10,000 sq ft recreation center to expand access to affordable fitness and sports programs for residents of all ages and abilities. This project directly addresses the needs of 600 youth athletes by providing a dedicated indoor training facility. The center will also serve as a crucial linkage point for existing trails, promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable transportation. Affordable memberships and program pricing structures ensure inclusivity for moderate and low-income residents. This project aligns with federal goals of promoting health, community development, and economic opportunity.
Request: $500,000
Letter of support
Ohio Department of Transportation – Van Wert US 30 Interchange Planning
Description: The funds will advance project development activities, such as environmental and engineering studies and design plan development. The project eliminates the existing Liberty Union Road/US 30 intersection and realigns it to connect to the existing US 30/US 224 interchange. The project also includes widening US 127 from Bonnewitz Avenue to the eastbound US 30 interchange ramps.
Request: $1.5M
Letter of support
City of Lorain – E 36th Street Corridor Revitalization Planning and Design
Description: The project aims to design approximately 3.3 miles of new and improved roadway, multi-use path, and green infrastructure to enhance accessibility, connectivity, and environmental sustainability. This includes 9,400 ft of new and/or re-aligned street roadway, 5,300 ft of repaired existing roadway, 17300 ft of new multi-use path, and 5,600 ft of restored/improved stream channel for stormwater management. E. 36th Street serves as a main vein in Lorain, crucial for transportation and commerce, and with these improvements, it will be a catalyst for the revitalization of our community.
Request: $1.25M
Letter of support
Seneca County Board of Commissioners – Law Enforcement Training and Equipment
Description: The Seneca County Commissioners request funding to provide enhanced training opportunities for law enforcement personnel through in-person events and online certificates and to purchase a mobile simulator to be used in training scenarios. Training opportunities would initially be focused on law enforcement personnel in Seneca County, with the possibility of expansion to others throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. Improved training opportunities serve as a magnet for officers, offering avenues for their professional development within the department. Furthermore, advanced training results in reduced attrition rates among law enforcement personnel, as investments in training underscore a steadfast dedication to their well-being and advancement.
Request: $900,000
Letter of support
