Columbus: Mayor Ginther Announces 2025 Capital Budget Proposal
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~ Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has unveiled his proposed $2.9 billion 2025 Capital Budget, which aims to prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents. The budget includes funding for various projects, including the construction of a new Easton police sub-station, fire apparatus, safety enhancements along four Clean and Safe Corridors, a new police records management system, and improvements to high-crash intersections throughout the city.

In addition to these safety measures, the budget also allocates funds for affordable housing, street resurfacing, sidewalks, and upgrades to recreation centers and utilities. This includes over $1 billion for the city's fourth water plant and more than $8 million for capital projects supporting Columbus non-profits.

According to Mayor Ginther, this budget reflects his top priority of ensuring the health, safety, and stability of all Columbus residents. He stated that these funds will be used to repair roofs for seniors in need of stable housing, provide clean water for the community, upgrade emergency response vehicles for quicker response times, expand the geographic footprint of Columbus Police to meet the growing needs of the city, and create safer routes for children walking to school.

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Other notable highlights from the 2025 Capital Budget include $50 million for building new affordable homes and preserving existing affordable housing options. An additional $26 million will go towards street resurfacing projects while $19 million will be used for enhancements and repairs at Recreation and Parks facilities. The Marion Road outpost will also be replaced with an $18 million investment.

The budget also includes funding for community projects such as the Capital Line cultural trail project downtown and sidewalk improvements totaling $7.9 million. Additionally, facilities managed by Columbus non-profits like the Columbus Urban League and St. Stephen's Community House will receive a total of $7.7 million in funding.

The 2025 Capital Budget is funded through bond sales backed by the Income Tax Set Aside fund and debt issued by the Department of Public Utilities. Mayor Ginther's proposal will be submitted to Columbus City Council for consideration via ordinance. Community education sessions will also be held on July 10, 14, and 15 to provide more information about the budget. The full budget and details on the education sessions can be found at www.Columbus.gov/capital.

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