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Marysville presenters outline plan to use OFCC funding and seek community levy by 2027
Summary
District officials explained how the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) ELPP program could fund part of a proposed $128 million facilities plan, described a 12‑month window to lock state funding, and said the district could seek voter approval for a levy as soon as May 2027 to preserve local capacity.
Todd, a district presenter, told the audience, "OFCC is Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, and it's something you might not have heard of," and described the ELPP program as one that requires local investment up front with state credit on the back end.
The district presented a revised facilities program with preliminary cost estimates near $128,000,000 and said the OFCC could cover a mid‑50s percent share of eligible costs. "The state share of the cost is estimated to be 54%," Zach said, noting the district would have a 12‑month window after OFCC engagement to secure matching local funding. Presenters said the district could approve a master plan as early as December 2026 and, if the community approves a levy during the funding window, place a levy on the May 2027 ballot; OFCC acceptance and design steps are expected in mid‑to‑late 2027 and construction could begin in 2028 if timelines hold.
The presenters stressed the urgency of timing: delaying risks a lower state share and higher construction inflation (industry estimates cited were about 4.5% per year). The district did not present final levy language or a confirmed funding mechanism; officials said options under consideration include an earned‑income tax or other levy structures and that specific ballot language and voter materials would follow board approval and additional stakeholder work.
