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Pocomoke City asks Worcester County for 10% boost to FY2027 grant, requests $150,000 for community center
Summary
Pocomoke City submitted a FY2027 funding request to Worcester County seeking a 10% increase in its unrestricted county grant (to $605,000), $150,000 toward a new community center, and $42,153 in restricted infrastructure funds for sidewalks to support operations and capital needs.
Pocomoke City formally requested a 10% increase in its unrestricted Worcester County grant for fiscal year 2027, asking the county to raise the award to $605,000 to support public works, police, water and wastewater services and economic development. An unidentified Pocomoke City representative read the request to the council, saying the additional funding would help offset rising costs for materials, equipment, fuel, energy and supplies.
The city also asked Worcester County for $150,000 in additional funding to assist with construction of a new community center, describing that earmark as essential to securing other funding sources for the project. The request included a proposed restricted infrastructure grant award of $42,153 to support sidewalk repairs and accessibility improvements.
Why it matters: City leaders told the council the increase would provide general-fund support across multiple departments at a time of higher material and operational costs, and that the community center funding would leverage other grants. The representative said the sidewalk funds would improve pedestrian safety and routes to school.
Council action and next steps: The council reviewed the letter and later voted to approve sending the Worcester County requested funds letter to the county (motion by an unidentified council member, seconded; voice vote carried). City staff said follow-up will include continued coordination with county officials and work to position the community center project for additional grant opportunities.
What’s unresolved: The letter requests from the county are proposals only; any County award is subject to the county’s budget process. The letter specifies the requested amounts but the transcript does not record a county response or a timeline for a decision.
