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.