WEEKLY BULLETIN | June 1, 2018
Congratulations to all of the winners of the "If I Were Mayor, I Would..." essay contest. Every year, the Maryland Municipal League and the Maryland Mayor's Association host a contest for Maryland 4th graders to write an essay about what they would do as Mayor. The District 9 (Prince George's County Winner) was Fahey James of Holy Redeemer School, and three of the semi-finalists for our District were also from the City. To watch the video of them reading their essays during the May 22 Mayor and Council Meeting, please click here .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
June Municipal Scene is Out Now!
It's already June which means, a brand new Municipal Scene! Check out this month's Municipal Scene here .
Help your Gardens Bloom with Compost and Wood Mulch
Does your garden need a little tender loving care? Maybe it’s time to replenish your tired soil with compost! Do your flower beds dry out too quickly, or are you tired of pulling weeds? Wood mulch helps conserve soil moisture and inhibit weed growth.

Both products are available for pickup or delivery. SMARTLEAF® compost is $28.00 per cubic yard while wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard. Material may be picked up at the Department of Public Works located at 9217 51st Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Deliveries may also be arranged for an additional fee, please call 240-487-3590. 

Bring your open-bed pickup truck or trailer during the hours listed above and material can be loaded onto your vehicle. Trucks with a four-foot bed can hold half cubic yard, a six-foot bed can hold one cubic yard, and an eight-foot bed can hold two cubic yards.

Don't have a truck? Bring a shovel and your own containers (bins, buckets, bags, etc.) and be prepared to load your containers yourself. We sell in 1/4 cubic yard increments. 
  • 1/2 cubic yard is approximately 20 five gallon buckets
  • 1/4 cubic yard is approximately 10 five-gallon buckets; or 3 paper yard waste bags filled half full

For more information, click here to visit our site.
Pet Microchip Clinics in June
On Saturday, June 2 at the Hollywood Market and on Sunday, June 17 at the Downtown Farmers Market, the  City of College Park Animal Control will offer FREE microchipping for dogs and cats for City residents (or only $20 for non-residents). 

Microchipping is a quick and pretty painless procedure that can help return pets to their families if lost. We encourage residents to bring their furry family members to participate in this free program!

Please make sure that all pets are properly restrained (leash, carrier, etc.) for safety. City residents, don't forget your proof of residency!
Happy Birthday mBike!
mBike is celebrating it's second birthday on May 4 and we're celebrating all month long with a " mBikeSpringFling " two hour free ride code!

Enjoy the beautiful weather by bicycling to where you need or want to go with mBike.
Free Summer Parking
From May 26 through August 19, 2018, the Downtown College Park Garage and the City Hall Lot will offer free parking Monday through Friday after 5:00 pm and all-day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Try a new restaurant for dinner or visit a new store during these free parking summer weekends and nights in Downtown College Park!
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Department of Public Works
A new dog waste station was installed at the Crystal Springs playground. It will dispense waste pick up bags as well as a receptacle to deposit the bagged waste. The unit was funded by the Committee for a Better Environment.

The Four Cities Sweeper completed another cycle of the citywide sweeping this week.

DPW Crews are working diligently on over 80 Bulk Pickups and move-outs this week. 

Backyard Composting Bins are available to purchase from DPW for $20.00 (city residents) and $40.00 (non-residents).

Requests for replacement street trees are now being accepted for fall planting. Call 240-487-3590 or email Brenda Alexander at [email protected] .

Spring is a great time of year for tree planting. City of College Park property owners can utilize the Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (TCEP) for reimbursement of the cost of an approved tree up to $150.00 annually for tree(s) planted on their residential lot. Please see our website or call Brenda Alexander for more information.

Mosquito Control
  • The City of College Park cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations. Larviciding treatments are made by MDA personnel to known areas of standing water to control mosquito larva that will prevent development into adult mosquitos. Spraying to control adult mosquitoes begins on June 6th, weather permitting, and runs through September. Wednesday night is the designated day when spraying for adult mosquitoes may occur in College Park. MDA doesn’t spray individual properties; they treat neighborhoods that meet certain thresholds.
  • MDA has initiated a new mosquito complaint procedure; click here to provide your information.
  • Request for Exemption from Adult Mosquito Control Services. Any resident who wishes to have his/her property excluded from adult mosquito control pesticide applications by truck-mounted ultra low volume (ULV) sprayers must fill out this form annually. Click here for the application.
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.

Yard Waste Carts
Yard Wast Carts are back in stock and they have been rolling out the door! The beige yard waste carts are offered to City residents for $25.00. Purchase and pick up carts at Public Works - 9217 51 st Avenue, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also call 301-487-3590 to make other arrangements.
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
May 11 - 17 and May 18 - 24, 2018
5/7 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Pedestrian Safety) at Baltimore Avenue and Campus Drive. 4 warnings were issued to pedestrians for failure to cross in a crosswalk. (Late Entry)

5/9 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Pedestrian Safety) at Baltimore Avenue and Campus Drive. 3 warnings were issued to drivers for failure to yield to the upright hand signal. (late Entry)

5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Pedestrian Safety) in the 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue. 2 citations and 9 warnings were issued.

5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 2 warnings were issued.

5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Pedestrian Safety) at Knox Road and Baltimore Avenue. 1 citation and 7 warnings were issued.

5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Pedestrian Safety) in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue. 2 citations and 7 warnings were issued.

5/12 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 4 citations and 8 warnings were issued.

5/12 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 3 citations and 1 ERO were issued.

5/14 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 7 citations and 1 warning were issued.

5/14 Contract officer observed an occupied suspicious vehicle at Marlborough Way and Limestone Place. A field interview was conducted, and the occupants were sent on their way.

5/15 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Campus Drive and River Road. No violations were noted.

5/15 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 5 citations and 21 warnings were issued.

5/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 1 citation and 4 warnings were issued.
5/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4400 block of Campus Drive. (9 citations were issued as the officer was operating the Dragon Camera.)

5/18 Contract officer responded to a call for service for a disorderly complaint at the College Park Diner, 9206 Baltimore Avenue. The officer spoke with the owner of the T/A, who stated that a homeless male came into the T/A and became extremely disorderly (yelling and cursing at employees and patrons). The disorderly male was stopped on Baltimore Avenue and was placed under arrest after a brief struggle.  

5/19 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Rhode Island Avenue and Delaware Street for a minor infraction. The driver didn’t possess a license and was wanted on an outstanding warrant for assault. He was placed under arrest and transported to DOC for processing.

5/19 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at 51 st Avenue and Magnum Road. 2 warning citations were issued.

5/19 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 5 citations and 1 warning were issued.

5/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 4 citations and 1 warning were issued.

5/20 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 2 citations and 4 warnings were issued. Note- (One driver did not possess a driver’s license)

5/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 5100 block of Campus Drive. (61 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Dragon Camera.”)

5/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 3 citations and 5 warnings were issued.

5/21 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 3 citations were issued.

5/15 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 5 citations and 21 warnings were issued.

5/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 1 citation and 4 warnings were issued.
5/22 Contract officer responded to a call for service for a Breaking and Entering in progress in the 8500 block of 49 th Avenue. The Contract Officer was the first unit on the scene and determined the incident was a Residential Robbery. Investigation was turned over to CID.

5/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 2 citations and 2 warnings were issued.

5/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 5100 block of Campus Drive. (66 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Dragon Camera.”)

5/23 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) at Hollywood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. 1 citation and 14 warnings were issued.

5/24 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edmonston Road and Knoxville Road. 2 citations were issued.

5/24 Contract officer while on routine patrol observed a silver Chevrolet Cruze bearing DC registration traveling southbound on Baltimore Avenue with no illuminated headlights or taillights. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle at Baltimore Avenue and Amherst Road. Investigation revealed the driver and passenger were in possession of 2 handguns and 462 grams of marijuana. Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to DOC for processing.
May 11 - 17
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 71
Warnings: 133
Equipment Repair Orders: 17
Distracted Driving Citations: 4
Parking Citations: 2
Field Observation Report: 4
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 9
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 15
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 15
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 14
North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 2
May 18 - 24
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 51
Warnings: 108
Equipment Repair Orders: 15
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 1
Field Observation Report: 7
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 1
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 11
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 1
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 18
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
CITY EVENTS
Father's Day Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 17
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Duvall Field

 Join us as we celebrate Father's Day with an Ice Cream Social! We'll be at Duvall Field (9100 Rhode Island Ave) from 2pm-4pm on Sunday, June 17, 2018. 

For more information or to RSVP, contact the City's Department of Public Services at 240.487.3570 or [email protected] . For the Facebook Event Page, click here .

Sponsored by the City's Recreation Board.
Free Senior Concert
Wednesday, June 20
11:30 a.m.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Grand Pavilion

The National Orchestral Institute + Festival presents The Ad elphi Quartet. Join NOI’s returning string quartet in residence for an afternoon of music and conversation. The group is comprised of primarily New York based Sphinx musicians. The Sphinx Organization dedicates itself to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. These talented musicians will showcase their expertise in a free, hour long performance followed by a complimentary lunch with the artists.

For more information on the National Orchestral Institute + Festival, please visit our website at theclarice.umd.edu/noi . If you are a City of College Park resident and wish for transportation, more information, or to RSVP, contact the City’s Seniors Program at 301.345.8100 by Wednesday, June 13th.
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Notice of Meetings
  • Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Worksession
  • Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Regular Meeting 
City Manager's Office | 240.487.3501 | [email protected]