Ocean City leaders are considering a proposal that would expand how hotel room tax revenue can be used, a move supporters say could help finance a proposed sports complex while continuing to market the resort town to visitors.

Berlin leaders are urging the Town of Ocean City to remove a proposed sports complex location near Stephen Decatur High School from consideration after a contentious public meeting over the weekend.

OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Efforts are underway in Ocean City as officials strive to bring a sports complex to town, with a dedicated committee formed earlier this year to navigate the difficult task. While significant progress has been made, not everyone in Ocean City is embracing the developments with unreserved positivity.