Budget Sessions Start - Everyone is Welcome!
Allegany County Government’s budgeting process is underway for FY 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) according to Director of Finance Jason M. Bennett, CPA. The Allegany County Commissioners, Jacob C. Shade, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., and William R. Valentine, invite the general public to attend all events. All budget sessions are held at the Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland.
There are two components: the FY 2018 Operating Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget FY 2018 – FY 2022. Public hearings begin on March 9. The budgets are scheduled for adoption on June 1.
Schedule as of March 1, 2017
Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, MD 21502
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
Outside Agencies Public Hearings
1:00 p.m. University of Maryland Extension of Allegany County
1:05 p.m. Upper Potomac River Commission (UPRC)
1:10 p.m. Allegany County Public Library System
1:15 p.m. Orphan’s Court of Allegany County
1:20 p.m. Allegany County Circuit Court
1:25 p.m. Allegany County Fire and Rescue Board and Allegany County Department of Social Services
1:30 p.m. Allegany County Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
1:35 p.m. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
1:55 p.m. Allegany College of Maryland
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 1:00 p.m.
Outside Agencies Public Hearings
1:00 p.m. Allegany Arts Council
1:05 p.m. Cumberland Theatre
1:10 p.m. Family Crisis Resource Center
1:15 p.m. Allegany County Public Housing Authority
1:20 p.m. Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC)
1:30 p.m. Allegany County Detention Center
1:35 p.m. Allegany County Sheriff
1:40 p.m. Potomac Highlands Airport Authority
1:45 p.m. Allegany County State’s Attorney
1:55 p.m. Allegany County Health Department
2:10 p.m. Allegany County Board of Education
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
- Constant Yield Public Hearing
Thursday, April 6, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Monday, April 10, 2017
- The Maryland General Assembly ends the 90-day session.
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
- Preliminary Budget Presentation
- Preliminary Budget First Public Hearing
Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
- Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2018 - FY 2022 Budget Presentation
- Preliminary Budget Second Public Hearing
Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
- Preliminary Budget Third Public Hearing
Thursday, June 1, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
- Allegany County FY 2018 Budget Adoption
- Allegany County Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2018 - FY 2022 Budget Adoption
Historical Financial Information
Allegany County Government’s historical financial information is presented on the website,
www.alleganygov.org. Documents beginning with the FY 2000 budget as well as Capital Improvement Program (CIP) documents beginning with the FY 2004 - FY 2008 are
available.
Economic Development - Barton Business Park
Allegany County has constructed a 40,000-square foot shell building on 27.5 acres in the Barton Business Park. The primary objective is the creation of jobs according to Allegany County Department of Economic and Community Development Acting Director Jeffrey S. Barclay.
This building was constructed to appeal to a light manufacturer. It is now completed and is being shown to prospective tenants. Lease, Lease/Purchase, and a straight Purchase are all options to take advantage of this property. Allegany County lacks available space, especially new space, in the 40,000 to 50,000 square foot range. This building was designed to be expandable to 80,000-square feet.
The speculative building approach is standard for Allegany County and has been used since the mid-1980’s to attract businesses. This construction was financed by the county; through the proceeds of sales and leases of other County-owned assets and properties. In our market, speculative industrial buildings are not usually taken on by private developers due to the financial risks involved. Tenants should be attracted to the new shell building because all significant obstacles are mitigated. Electricity as well as water and sewer systems are installed and ready for use. All permits, most notably the Maryland Department of the Environment non-tidal wetlands and waterways permits, are in place. The building is ready for immediate occupancy. The time it takes to be open for business is usually a critical component to potential tenants. In the case of the Barton Shell Building, prospective businesses will be able to locate here and start operations quickly. Having a completed shell building is a competitive advantage for Allegany County.
Barclay may be contacted at 301-777-5967, 800-555-4080, and jbarclay@alleganygov.org. The website for the Allegany County Department of Economic & Community Development is www.alleganyworks.org.
Read Shell Building Real Estate Listing & View Photographs
Read Barton Business Park Information Sheet
PACE: Positive Attitudes Change Everything
Allegany County Presents 125M of Water and Sewer Projects
The 41st PACE was successful. PACE is under the sponsorship of the Cumberland / Allegany County Industrial Foundation, Inc. (CACIF) and the Garrett County Development Corporation. The reception attracted 475 and 330 attended the breakfast in Annapolis at the Loews Hotel in late January.
Maryland Governor Lawrence J. Hogan gave the keynote address at the breakfast. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and US Senators Benjamin Cardin and Christopher Van Hollen made remarks. Franchot presented the Comptroller’s Medallion to the PACE Co-Chairs. This recognizes Marylanders who make a difference in their communities.
PACE is a self-funded, annual premier economic development event for Allegany and Garrett Counties. PACE provides a valuable and effective venue for these two Mountain Maryland counties to present strategic needs and specific requests to the Maryland General Assembly. Allegany and Garrett Counties have this important voice in Annapolis because of personal participation and superior support.
Fifty entities were sponsors and provided financial support for the 41st PACE. Eighteen informative, interactive, and personally staffed displays were showcased at the reception and breakfast. Fifteen entities in Allegany and Garrett Counties contributed the door prizes. These featured products, services, and experiences. The grand prize was a mountain bike.
Allegany and Garrett Counties organize individual strategic meetings before and after PACE to discuss projects with key state and federal officials. Of note, this year Allegany County officials had the opportunity to discuss 125 M of water and sewer projects. Specifically, Allegany County Commissioners, County Administrator, County Attorney, Finance Director, Public Works Director, Economic Development Director, and staff members presented water and sewer projects to funding partners: US Department of Agriculture/Rural Development, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Municipal representatives from Cumberland, Frostburg, Lonaconing, Luke, and Westernport, and LaVale Sanitary Commission representatives also presented individual projects to these officials.
You are warmly invited to support the 42nd PACE in 2018!
Forever A Hero - Kenneth Lee May
Kenneth Lee May was honored by the Allegany County Commissioners for his volunteer commitment to public safety. He was presented with The Encore for a Hero Award in February. May served as President of LaVale Rescue Squad, Inc. for 35 years. May was joined by family members and fellow members of LaVale Rescue Squad and LaVale Lions Club at the ceremony. Left to right are Commissioners William M. Valentine, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., May’s daughter, Jayne M. Miller, Kenneth L. May, May’s son, Walter K. May, and Commissioner Jacob C. Shade.
Sam Perlozzo Week
The Allegany County Commissioners, Jacob C. Shade, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., William R. Valentine, will publicly recognize Samuel Benjamin Perlozzo, an Allegany County native. He has had an exceptional professional baseball career and rose to become the Baltimore Orioles Manager. The Commissioners will proclaim the opening week of the 2017 baseball season as Sam Perlozzo Week in Allegany County. This recognition of Sam Perlozzo will be during the public business meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Allegany Office Building, 701 Kelly Road – Allegany Room 100, Cumberland. The general public is invited to attend. Photographs may be taken during the event. The building is handicapped accessible with an entrance ramp, electric doors, and an elevator. There is ample, free parking at the door.
Allegany County Opportunity Scholarship
The Allegany County Commissioners are providing scholarship funds for local residents to attend Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland, and Frostburg State University. Individuals can pursue many different courses of study. There are deadlines to apply. Do not wait. Contact these educational institutions for information now!
Allegany College of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
T 301-784-5200
F 301-784-5038
sstein@allegany.edu
Frostburg State University
Financial Aid Office
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532
T 301-687-4301
F 301-687-7074
fsufinaid@frostburg.edu
Allegany County Office Building
The Allegany County Office Building, 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, now has new names for two room destinations frequently used by the members of the general public.
- The Allegany Room: Room 100: The Allegany County Commissioners hold their public business meetings in this room. The room number did not change.
- The Potomac Room: Room 230. The Allegany County Commissioners hold their public work sessions in this room. This room was previously identified as Room 212.
There are also three functionally designated conference rooms in the building:
- The Administrative Conference Room: Room 424. This room was previously identified as Room 408.
- The Finance Conference Room: Room 207.
- The Public Works Conference Room: Room 313.
The Allegany County Office Building was originally the headquarters of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Allegany County Government began operations here in June, 1991 and the building was named the Allegany County Office Building. The building was constructed in two independent and different phases a number of years apart. The resulting internal design/layout is not ideal and can be confusing to members of the general public. A receptionist is at the main entrance to greet and assist all visitors.
Spring in Mountain Maryland means the ever-popular Hooley Plunge and the ACIT.
Go jump in the lake! The Hooley Plunge will be
Saturday, March 4, at Rocky Gap State Park. All proceeds support programs for the developmentally disabled in Allegany County.
The 57th Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament (ACIT), Allegany County’s own March Madness, will be held at Frostburg State University, Thursday, March 9 – Saturday, March 11. Joseph W. Carter, ACIT General Chairperson, highlighted the basketball greats who have played in the ACIT at a recent public business meeting. Left to right, Allegany County Commissioners William R. Valentine, Creade V. Brodie, Jr., Carter, and Jacob C. Shade.
Concerts at the Allegany County Fairgrounds!
Tickets on sale now for concerts at the Allegany County Fairgrounds!
DelFest featuring
The Del McCoury Band, Trey Anastasio Band, Gov't Mule, Bela Fleck & Chris Thile, Leftover Salmon, Hot Rize, The Infamous Stringdusters and many more! May 25 – 28, 2017.
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Trace Adkins, Sidewalk Prophets and Chris Lane in concert at the Allegany County Fair and Ag Expo, July 15 – 22, 2017 (Early Access Sales - March 1, General Public Sales - March 10)
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