The city of Cumberland and Allegany County will split the $250,000 cost to buy 40 acres of land at the junction of Messick Road and Route 51. The land will possibly be a location for a distribution center or other business venture and is located less than a half-mile from the previously announced site of the FedEx Distribution Center at Mexico Farms. The agreement still must be approved by the Cumberland Mayor and City Council. A developer for the property has not been secured.