WEEKLY BULLETIN | July 22, 2022

DPW crews are continuing cleanup work to pick up debris from the severe weather event that occurred on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Due to the excessive amount of woody debris created in the aftermath of the storm, the requirements to prepare debris for curbside collection are being expanded for large diameter branches & limbs, which should be cut into lengths 8 feet or less. Place material at the curb, not in the street and set away from poles, wires, trees, fire hydrants and vehicles for easier collection. The revised requirement for collection of woody material will be effective until Friday, July 29^th. Contact DPW to request a pick-up and let us know what size material needs to be collected, as this will dictate the equipment sent to perform the collection.

Join the virtual session tomorrow, Saturday, July 23, 12pm-2pm using this link: https://zoomgov.com/j/1603802898

The City’s contractor will continue sidewalk repairs in the Lakeland neighborhood next week along 48^th Avenue, Navahoe Street, Lakeland Road, and Berwyn House Road.

Sidewalks may be temporarily closed during construction.

Please contact engineering@collegeparkmd.gov with any questions or concerns.

If you have a fallen or damaged tree on your property because of the weather emergency on 7-12-2022, you can remove the tree or fallen branches without a permit. Document or photograph the damage/emergency and send to DPW after (arborist@collegeparkmd.gov).Those who wish to remove or prune a surviving tree must submit an application for a permit. There is no application fee to obtain a permit.

For details, FAQs and tree permit application, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/315/Trees.

Effective July 1st, the City began use of a new reporting system for general concerns and/or complaints. Links to and registrations for reporting through Comcate are deactivated. Please share your concerns about a property in the City, such as tall grass or other issues at www.collegeparkmd.gov/tellus.

To create a new application, you must register for an account. Details available here.

Homeowners can apply for residential parking permits and visitor parking passes online at https://collegepark.aimsparking.com. You will need to create an account in order to get your passes online. Residents can also apply via mail or in-person at City Hall. 

Visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/payandapply#residentialpermits for full details (including printable application forms) or for more information on parking permits for tenants or monthly pre-paid permits. 

Free Summer parking is in effect between May 28 to August 13, 2022 in the Downtown College Park Parking Garage!

Park there for free while you visit local shops and restaurants on weekdays after 5:00 pm and all-day on weekends.

Help us divert compostable materials from the landfill ­-- join the City of College Park's Food Scrap Collection Program!

Soon, City residents can opt-in to receive curbside composting pick-up services. By participating, you help reduce excessive methane greenhouse gas emissions, protect our environment, and support the City in reaching its sustainability goals!

More information to come on how to sign up – stay tuned to the City’s website and media for updates.

Project Restore grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development can help new and growing businesses with rent payments and operating costs in their first year.

Businesses opening or expanding into vacant retail and commercial properties may be eligible for a grant. Applications are open!

For more information on how to apply, visit https://dhcd.maryland.gov/projectrestore

Trees provide many benefits such as reduction of cooling and heating costs, interception of rainwater, increasing property values and improving air quality. The City offers a few ways to help. More information is available at www.collegeparkmd.gov/trees.

REQUESTS FOR STREET TREES: The City has a program that pays for and provides street tree planting in the right-of-way area, which includes the grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. College Park residents interested in requesting a tree can contact Brenda Alexander at 240-487-3590 or balexander@collegeparkmd.gov. The location will be inspected to determine if it is suitable.

TREE CANOPY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (TCEP): City of College Park property owners can apply for reimbursement of up to $150.00 annually, for approved tree(s) planted on their residential lot. The completed application should be sent to horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov for review and approval. Click here for a link to the guidelines and application.

TREE MAINTENANCE The City is responsible for tree maintenance in the rights-of-way, City maintained buildings and parks, and on public property. Trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner.

If you are interested in having a tree planted on your property by a contractor, please complete the interest form on the City website in the trees section or click here. When filling out the form, select "Tree Planting on residential property" or contact horticulturist@collegeparkmd.gov.

For more information, visit the MDA’s Mosquito Control website (https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx) which includes details about the program, including their policy, insecticides used, product labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS), and more.

Residents can request exclusion from the adult spray program by completing an exemption form annually.

7/01 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51^st Avenue. 4 warnings and 2 citations were issued

7/01 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at University Blvd and Golf Course Drive. The driver was under the influence of alcohol and arrested. The driver was issued 10 citations.

7/01 Contract officers conducted a traffic stop at University Blvd and Metzerott Road. During the traffic stop detected strong odor of marijuana. Contract officer recovered 248.2 grams of marijuana. The driver was arrested and issued 8 citations.

7/02 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Mangum Road and 51^st Avenue. 5 warning citations were issued

7/02 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle at Baltimore Avenue and Guilford Road. Contract officer conducted a safety inspection and discovered the commercial vehicle had 10 critical safety violations and was placed out of service and issued 10 warnings.

7/02 Contract officer conducted speed enforcement Dragon Cam in 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 33 Citations were issued.

7/02 Contract officer conducted speed enforcement at Campus Drive and 51^st Avenue. 23 citations and 2 safety equipment repair orders were issued.

7/04 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Berwyn Road and Rhode Island Avenue, 2 warnings were issued.

7/05 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51^st Avenue, 3 citations and 3 warnings were issued.

7/05   Contract officer assisted patrol units with a Citizen Armed Robbery located at 9137 Baltimore Avenue.

7/06 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for load exhaust at Rhode Island Avenue and Niagara Road. The driver was issued 1 safety equipment repair order and 2 warnings.

7/06 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) in the 5000 block of Edgewood Road,

7/10 Contract officer responded to the 4800 block of Calvert Road for a homeless individual. Individual sent on his way.

7/11 Contract officer responded to the 7300 block of Baltimore Avenue for a homeless individual. Mobile crisis unit was advised and assisted.

7/12 Contract officers assisted homeowners from the damage caused by the serve thunderstorms in the city. Numerous traffic assignments due to the power outage.

7/14 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) in the 5000 block of Berwyn Road. 7 warning citations were issued.

7/15 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle at Baltimore Avenue and Guilford Road. Contract officer conducted a safety inspection and discovered the commercial vehicle had 10 critical safety violations and was placed out of service and issued 10 warnings.

7/15 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at 8800 Baltimore Avenue. 1 citation was issued.

7/15 Contract officers attended the special event at City Hall during the evening.

7/15 Contract officers received several calls for motorcycles racing in the 10100 block of Baltimore Avenue. The motorcycles fled from the officers.

For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.

Activities start around 7:00 PM with games for kids and adults. The movie, Bad Guys, will be shown around 8:00 PM.

Popcorn will be available. Admission and parking are free. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit outside on the grass.

No pets, tents, or umbrellas.

Check our website for more information.

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