Meeting Overview

  • Meeting objectives included discussing various projects and allocations.

Key Projects Discussed

  • ThinkDayton Project:
      - $76,000,000 project on a 38-acre site (former fairgrounds).
      - Strong involvement from University of Dayton, Air Force, and Premier Health.
      - Concerns about earlier struggles with similar projects.
      - Objective to secure $20,000,000 commitment from CDEs for the project.

  • Indiana Tech:
      - Significant growth and development potential.
      - Supports high school to workforce training continuum.
      - Planning to request $10,000,000 allocation from CDE.
      - Commitment to further education opportunities for underserved communities.

Financial Considerations

  • Discussion about the need for clarity on allocation impact and credit.

  • Importance of quantifying job creation and community benefits.

  • Focus on working with CDEs to ensure proper credit is taken for job impacts.

Allocation Votes

  • Motion made to approve allocation contingent on securing impact credit documentation.

  • Affirmative vote for allocations to both projects discussed.

Future Considerations

  • Continuous engagement with other CDEs for collaboration.

  • Potential for future meetings to align on project updates and impacts.

  • Clarification on timing for future applications needed from the treasury department.