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Frostburg council approves multiple resolutions including CSO funding, tax credit and appointments
Summary
In routine business the council approved resolutions to accept CSO grant/loan packages for two phases, a commercial rehabilitation tax credit for Evergreen Associates not to exceed $346,918.33, an LOI extension for Allegheny Group, early termination of a parking lease with Borden Mining, and reappointment and administrator confirmation.
At its December meeting the Frostburg Mayor and City Council approved several resolutions covering infrastructure funding, economic development, property disposition and personnel.
Infrastructure: The council approved Resolution 2025‑62 (CSO phase 10b) and Resolution 2025‑63 (CSO phase 10c) authorizing the city to apply for and execute grant and SRF loan agreements with the Maryland Department of the Environment. City staff said phase 10b is estimated at approximately $5,000,000 with $1,798,000 in grant funds and up to $3,000,000 in SRF loan/loan forgiveness; phase 10c is estimated at about $3,750,000 with $558,660 in supplemental assistance grant funds and up to $3,000,000 in SRF loan/loan forgiveness. Staff stated the city has a multi‑year commitment to eliminate combined sewer overflows and that the projects will proceed through state procurement and permitting.
Economic development and property: The council approved Resolution 2025‑60 to authorize a commercial rehabilitation tax credit for Evergreen Associates not to exceed $346,918.33 for work on the Hill Street School property; the credit would not begin until after a certificate of use and occupancy is issued and would be applied over a 10‑year period. Resolution 2025‑61 authorizes a 12‑month extension to an Allegheny Group letter of intent for redevelopment of eight Center Street properties while the developer continues due diligence and secures additional funding; council members said parking and financing remained outstanding issues.
Leases and personnel: Resolution 2025‑64 authorizes early termination of the land‑lease with Borden Mining Company related to football parking, effective Jan. 1, 2026; staff described replacement parking on city property behind the scoreboard after necessary drainage and grading. Resolution 2025‑59 reappoints Julia Williams to the Frostburg Board of Zoning Appeals for a three‑year term; Resolution 2025‑65 confirms the city administrator’s appointment following successful completion of a six‑month probationary period.
All motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the meeting minutes. Several items included brief clarifying discussion by staff about timing, funding mechanics and next steps. The council accepted departmental reports earlier in the meeting and set routine schedules for sanitation and special pickups for 2026.
