WEEKLY BULLETIN | September 7, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Development Update and Business Beat
The City's Economic Development's Business Beat and Development Update are available on our website. Check out all the new restaurant, store or business news, openings and coming soons. Read all about what's going on here.
Have you visited one of the local Farmers Markets yet?
Looking for some yummy food? Check out the Downtown and Hollywood Farmers Markets! Fresh produce, delicious food trucks/stands, plants, local meat and eggs, crafts and so much more happening every week at these two markets. Come on by for local food, music and fun.

Hollywood Farmers Market: 
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Shopping Center (by MOM's)

Downtown Farmers Market: 
Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall (4500 Knox Road)
Utility Work along the Trolley Trail
Utility work along the Trolley Trail in the Berwyn and Lakeland neighborhoods began Friday, August 31. There will be detour signage set up during times that work is performed along the trail between Patuxent and Berwyn House Road where they will be installing the bolts through which the new wires will be pulled. Rockingham Construction, a Pepco contractor expects to be working along this portion of the trail for approximately 10 days (although the days will not be consecutive).

Work will include the installation of a new overhead cable above the trail. This work requires the closure of the trail due to the quantity of equipment needed to install the new cable. The new cable will run from Greenbelt Rd to Berwyn House Rd. Additional information regarding this project will be released when details become available.
The City is offering 50-gallon rain barrels for $72.00 (includes tax)
Rain barrels are a great way to keep runoff from leaving your home. In the spring, and summer, outdoor watering accounts for a large percentage of water consumption. By having a rain barrel and storing rainfall, you’ll have water for outdoor irrigation.

Once installed, Prince George’s County residents can apply for a Rain Check Rebate , off-setting most of the cost!

Purchase and pick up rain barrels from the Department of Public Works.

Rain barrels come with lid, overflow cap, pre-installed screen and ring, flex overflow hose, ball valve – spigot, re-usable zip ties, hose clamp and rubber washer.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Department of Public Services

The Department's Administrative, Animal Control and Code Enforcement offices have moved to the Artemesia building located at 8400 Baltimore Avenue Suite 340. Phone numbers and email addresses remain the same, including the 24/7 Code hotline, however the new mailing address is City Hall, located at 4500 Knox Road.

Building permit applications are received and issued at the City's Department of Planning, Community and Economic Development located at the lower level of City Hall.
Department of Public Works
Pre-bid Meeting was held on September 6 for CP-19-01 the Replacement of HVAC System at Youth and Family Services Building. Thirteen vendors attended the pre-bid meeting and bids are due on Friday, September 14.

Old Parish House Historic Window repairs continue and expect to be completed by next Friday. Plans are prepared to install a new Mitsubishi AC split unit. Waiting on historical review of permit.

The Storage Garage at DPW is being repaired. The first phase of repairs recommended was to paint all structural steel of the garage. Hahn & Hahn Contractors is performing the paint work. After the structural steel painting is completed, a new roof will be next for repair.

Kick-Off Meeting for the Solid Waste Study was held on September 6. Field surveys will take place next week. All work is expected to be completed by beginning of November.

Crews installed the College Park Day banner on Rhode Island at Duvall Field.

The Department met Long Fence at the Parking Garage to provide options for increased top level protection. Meeting other vendors next week for options and costs.

Please contact the Department to schedule an appointment before placing bulk trash, appliances, brush, and electronic recycling to the curb. Call early to schedule as slots fill quickly.

Yard Waste carts are currently available for City residents. The beige yard waste carts are offered to City residents for $25.00. Contact the Department for more information.

Requests for replacement street trees are now being accepted for fall planting. Call 240-487-3590 or email Brenda Alexander at balexander@collegeparkmd.gov for further information.
For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at:
240-487-3590 or publicworks@

The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave.
Did You Know?
SMARTLEAF® compost and wood mulch are available!

Delivery is available Monday-Friday for an additional fee. Compost is $28.00 per cubic yard and wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard. Material may be picked up at Public Works, during business hours.

Backyard Composting Bins are available to purchase from the Department for $20.00 (City residents) and $40.00 (non-residents).
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
August 24 - 30, 2018
8/24 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 7300 block of Rhode Island Avenue The incident was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation. CEO issued an official notice to the resident.

8/24 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 4600 block of Guilford Place. The incident was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation.

8/24 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint at in the 7300 block of Rhode Island Avenue The incident was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation. CEO issued an official notice to the resident.

8/25 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 5100 block of Roanoke Place. The incident was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation.

8/25 Contract officer responded to a party complaint in the 4800 block of Osage Street. The incident was verified as the student resident was highly intoxicated, vomiting and could barely speak. The student was referred to the University for code of conduct violation.

8/25 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 4800 block of Osage Street. The disturbance was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation.
8/25 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 7300 block of Rhode Island Avenue The incident (large party) was verified as the student resident was referred to the University for code of conduct violation.

8/25 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 7500 block of Hopkins Avenue The large party (over 200 persons) created a disturbance in the neighborhood as the student resident was referred to the university for code of conduct violation

8/25 Contract officer responded to a noise complaint in the 7300 block of Rhode Island Avenue The large party (over 200 persons) created a disturbance in the neighborhood as the student resident was referred to the university for code of conduct violation.

8/26 Contract officer responded to a call for “shots fired” at the McDonalds located at Baltimore Ave and Berwyn House Road. The officer located 5 spent shell castings in the parking lot. No victim was located as the address was placed on the “premise check.”

8/27 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 4 citations and 6 warning citations were issued.

8/28 While conducting a vacation check on 50th Ave the Contract Officer discovered an unsecured door. The door was secured prior to the officer leaving.

8/29 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 5200 block of Campus Drive. (58 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the 7500 block of Rhode Island Avenue observed an individual with an open alcohol container. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct and received a criminal citation.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the 4600 block of Knox Road observed an individual with an open alcohol container. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct and received a criminal citation.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the 4700 block of Norwich Road observed an individual with an open alcohol container. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct and received a criminal citation.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the 4700 block of College Avenue observed an individual with an open alcohol container. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct and received a criminal citation.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol at Norwich Road and Rhode Island Avenue observed an individual attempting to remove a Shuttle UM sign. There was no damage to the sign as the student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the area of Norwich Road and Dartmouth Avenue observed 2 individuals with an open alcohol container. Both students were referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

8/30 Contract officer on routine patrol in the 4700 block of College Ave observed an individual with an open alcohol container. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct and received a criminal citation.
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 32
Warnings: 108
Equipment Repair Orders: 10
Distracted Driving Citations: 1
Parking Citations: 1
Field Observation Report: 11
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 5
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 12
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 17
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn - Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn - Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
CITY EVENTS
College Park Day
Saturday, October 6
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive

Join your friends, neighbors and the entire City of College Park community at the 9th Annual College Park Day Festival on Saturday, October 6 at the College Park Aviation Museum!

This FREE event is fun for the whole family with live music, awesome kids zones, delicious food and drink, live performances, exhibitors and so much more! Plus free museum entry during the event!

For more information, visit our Facebook event page or our Eventbrite page .
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Notice of Meetings
  • Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
  • Public Hearing on Ordinance 18-O-08, amending Chapter 38, Code of Ethics
  • Public Hearing on Ordinance 18-O-09, amending Chapter 34, Elections
  • Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter: City Manager's Performance Evaluation
  • Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Worksession
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