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Allegany County open-space committee recommends funding nine projects totaling $89,184 for FY26
Summary
A Program Open Space subcommittee presented funding recommendations for FY26, proposing about $89,184 across nine projects. The board took no action tonight; staff will post the recommendations for public comment and return in two weeks for adoption.
Andrew Cowan presented the Program Open Space subcommittee's recommendations for fiscal year 2026, saying the committee reviewed 10 applications and recommended funding nine projects with a total presented amount of $89,184.
The committee's recommendations, as presented, included: Eaves Creek Suspension Bridge and Wetlands Boardwalk (Halligan College of Maryland) ' original request $67,500; committee recommends $25,000; a park renovation request of $14,400 with a committee recommendation of $8,100; Civic Crest Town civic improvement site fencing replacement and additions ' original request $23,285; committee recommends full funding; City of Frostburg field renovations ' original request $13,050; committee recommends full funding; Frostburg Community Parks improvement ' original request $11,970; committee recommends full funding; PBAA ball-field lighting at Weber Field ' original request $60,000; committee recommends $60,000; City of Cumberland Jean Mason Sports Complex ' regional request $54,000; committee recommended not funding the project this year; Flintstone Community Park field renovations ' original request $16,200; committee recommends full funding; Bishop Hall School athletic field improvements ' original request $857,700; committee recommends $30,171; Allegany County government public works Willowbrook outdoor wellness program ' approved for phase 2 and committee recommended corresponding funding.
Cowan characterized this presentation as the committee's recommendations only: the list will be posted for public comment and the board will consider adopting the FY26 allocations at a meeting in roughly two weeks. No vote was taken this evening.
