Mayor Ginther Unveils 2022 Capital Improvements Budget
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today released the proposed
2022 Capital Improvements Budget, which will receive its first reading at
the Columbus City Council meeting on July 11.
This year’s capital budget of $1.24 billion includes
significant funding to expand affordable housing, enhance public safety, and
improve parks, streets, sidewalks and services citywide. The budget consists of
$859.1 million in new funding and $379.3 million in carryover dollars.
“This capital budget is an investment in every Columbus
neighborhood,” said Mayor Ginther. “From new police and fire facilities and
equipment to increasing affordable housing to improving parks, pools, roadways
and sidewalks, these projects will be transformative and help to build a more
equitable and inclusive future for all Columbus residents.”
Highlights of the capital budget include:
- Over $21 million to help keep more Columbus
residents in their homes and increase access to safe housing everyone can
afford.
- More than $12 million supporting the ADAMH
treatment facility and Columbus Public Health.
- More than $66 million to develop and improve
parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, including $20 million to build
the Broad Street Arts Center and $1.5 million to design new Marion Franklin and
Tuttle pools.
- $125 million for Public Service, including $9
million for additional refuse vehicles, $30 million for resurfacing, and over
$2 million for continued improvements on Hudson Avenue.
Columbus City Council will hold public hearings to discuss
the proposed capital budget:
Tuesday, July 5
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Open Door
540 Industrial Mile Road. Columbus, OH 43228
Thursday, July 7
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Woodward Park Community Center
5147 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229
Tuesday, July 12
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Family Missionary Baptist Church
996 Oakwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
Thursday, July 14
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Far East Community Center
1826 Lattimer Drive, Columbus, OH 43227
The second reading and a council vote are expected on Monday,
July 25.