In July 2023, the Ohio Legislature injected an additional $350 million into the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program (OBRP) due to the success of the program in the prior two years. Funding was split into $175 million in FY 24 and a second $175 million available in FY 25. The Legislature also reserved $1 million in
State Launches $750 Million All Ohio Future Fund for Project-Ready Sites
On February 16th, Ohio launched the All Ohio Future Fund which provides $750 million in funding to assist communities with infrastructure costs in order to create project-ready economic development sites. The purpose of the funding is to attract new businesses or grow existing Ohio businesses. It is not meant to be a job retention program.
Ohio Brownfield Grant Program Massively Oversubscribed
In July 2023, the Ohio Legislature injected an additional $350 million into the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program (OBRP) due to the success of the program in the prior two years. At the end of the first cycle of funding, the Program was significantly oversubscribed. Therefore, it was anticipated there would be more projects in the
Final Round of Ohio Brownfield Grants Awarded
On December 16, 2022, Governor DeWine announced $88 million in grant funding for 123 brownfield remediation projects. This marks the third round of funding. Collectively, the three rounds of funding have resulted in a total of $341 million in grant funding awarded in one year. Of the $341 million in grant funds provided $19.2 million
State Halts Applications for Brownfield Grant Program
Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Develop put the following notice on the Clean Ohio Fund webpage:
NOTICE
Effective immediately: The Clean Ohio Assistance Fund is no longer accepting applications. If you have a project and would like to discuss other funding opportunities please contact us.
Back in October, Governor Kasich announced that he was redirecting
Loans Versus Grants to Spur Brownfield Redevelopment
Current Debate Regarding the Future of the Clean Ohio Program
The Kasich Administration has announced that it is re-evaluating the Clean Ohio program. The next round of the Clean Ohio Revitalization Program (Round 12) will be the last. Also, funding under the Clean Ohio Assistance Fund, which pays for sampling on brownfield properties, is likely to
Miceli Dairy Project Highlights the Benefits of the Clean Ohio Program
Last Friday, I attended the Clean Ohio Council meeting with my client Miceli Dairy Products, Inc. (Miceli Dairy). I had worked with Miceli Dairy over the last couple years on evaluating five parcels of property adjacent to their current facility on which the Dairy would like to expand its operations.
The Dairy submitted an application
Kasich Administration Releases Plan for Reorganization of the Ohio Department of Development
One of Governor Kasich’s top priorities is to restructure the Ohio Department of Development shifting some of its core functions to the private sector. The General Assembly passed the JohsOhio Bill which launched an evaluation of the current Department.
The bill allowed for the creation of a non-profit corporation which would assume some of the
Policies Released on Brownfield Loan Program
The Ohio Department of Development working with the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) has released their policies for use of the revamped low interest brownfield loan program. Under the program, private companies (among others) can get a low interest loan up to $500,000 for performing sampling (assessment) and up to $5 million for clean up.
As discussed
Ohio EPA Budget Testimony Sheds Light on New Initiatives
On April 5th, Ohio EPA Director Nally testified on the Agency’s proposed budget before the House Finance and Appropriations – Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee. According to the Director’s Testimony, Ohio EPA is not asking for any fee increases. Ohio EPA’s proposed budget calls for a reduction of 11.8% for fiscal year 2012 and 13.8%