Wood County projects are in line to receive funding in the Capital Budget.
The legislature generally approves a capital budget every two years, funding needed improvements to public services and facilities across the state, including schools, roads and bridges, and mental health and addiction facilities.
Among the projects funded are:
- $1.1 million for improvements for the Wood County CAD System. This is a countywide dispatch system that will connect fire, EMS and police and make it easier to respond to emergencies.
- $1.25 million for repairs and Improvements to the Toledo Museum of Art.
- $900,000 for Mental Health Facilities in Lucas and Wood Counties.
The Capital Budget also makes a $100 million investment for school security projects around the state. It also allocates more than $600 million for school facility upgrades.
Following passage by both chambers, the Capital Budget bill will go to Governor Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature.
