Dear Senator McKay and Delegate Buckel,

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Board of Public Works will be considering several items that impact District 1B. Specifically:

• A request to amend a grant agreement between the State and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for a $250,000 operating grant (FY 2026) (Item 15 of the Secretary’s Agenda).
• A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit $46,215 from Program Open Space funding allocated to Allegany County to replace the existing brick walkway and drainage system at the Frostburg Depot (Item 1A.1 of the Department of Natural Resources’ Real Property Agenda).
• A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit $17,728 from Program Open Space funding allocated to Allegany County to purchase and install new picnic tables and park benches at the Cresaptown Sports Complex (Item 1A.2 of the Department of Natural Resources’ Real Property Agenda).

You can find more information on these items by clicking here for the July 2, 2025, BPW Agenda.

Treasurer Davis asked that I keep you informed of these items. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Joanna W. Kille
Board of Public Works Liaison
Maryland State Treasurer’s Office
80 Calvert Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Office: (410) 260-7588
Cell: (443) 239-2615
jkille@treasurer.state.md.us