The City Council Continues to Discuss the Sports Complex
Ocean City, Maryland – (February 1, 2023): Ocean City Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 31, to invite the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) and their consultant to present an updated Sports Complex Market and Economic Feasibility Study at an upcoming meeting. The meeting, expected to take place in March, will be held at the Ocean City Convention Center and will be open to Worcester County elected officials.
“A Worcester County Sports Complex has remained a top priority for the City Council for the past several years,” commented City Manager Terry McGean. “The City believes it is very important for the Maryland Stadium Authority to present the Sports Complex and Economic Analysis Update to the council, commissioners, other local elected officials and the public.”
The updated study, released in November 2022, includes updated market research, economic and fiscal impact analysis, an updated summary of sports participation trends, and construction cost estimate. In addition, the updated study provides key findings, including the estimated tax revenue generated from the ongoing operation of the sports complex.
“There are many questions surrounding the proposed sports complex, and we believe that inviting MSA here with their consultant will give elected officials the opportunity to ask questions about the project and the report’s findings, ” concluded McGean. “The Ocean City Mayor and City Council remain interested in building a sports complex in Worcester County, and we hope this meeting will be a new beginning and the beginning of further discussions on how to move forward with what what we believe is an exciting opportunity for economic development, tourism and our local citizens in the county.”
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