How was construction for the Marina Wharf building funded?
The marina building located at the Huron Boat Basin was funded by two revenue sources, (1) Ohio Department of Natural Resource – Division of Watercraft (ODNR) and (2) Capital Improvement Fund. In the summer of 1999, the City of Huron was awarded a grant for approximately $563,000 from ODNR – Division of Watercraft. In order to secure this grant the City of Huron committed the required 25% match of approximately $189,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (CIF). The Waterways Safety Fund (WSF), deposited with the Treasurer of the State, is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The WSF was created by the 101st General Assembly in 1955 (Section 1547.75 O.R.C.). The fund was established at that time to provide monies for the construction or improvement of public facilities for recreational boating on the navigable waters within the state (Section 1547.72 O.R.C.). The fund was also set up to enable the state to obtain federal matching funds f
