WEEKLY BULLETIN | March 18, 2022
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No-Mow Month is this April
The City of College Park is encouraging its residents to reduce or refrain from mowing their lawns in support of local pollinators during the month of April. The pilot “No-Mow April” is an initiative of the City’s Bee City USA Committee and was sanctioned by Mayor and Council to encourage property owners to help our native pollinators grow and thrive during this critical period in their life cycle.
Once you register, you can pick up a yard sign to proudly display in your front yard. They are available at the Department of Public Works and City Hall. When the campaign is over, we request that the signs be returned to the Department of Public Works.
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MDOT SHA Upcoming Project Activity Notice
• Where: Campus Drive at Alumni Drive/Mowatt Lane
• Activity: Sidewalk ramp construction work beginning March 21. Weather and progress permitting, all work should be complete by late spring 2022.
• Work/Flagging Operation Hours: Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional work times may be needed to expedite this work. Equipment used for construction may be disruptive.
• Motorists and pedestrians should travel undistracted through the work zone and be aware of changing vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns.
• For more information about this work, please contact Mr. Godwin Archibong, MDOT SHA Project Engineer, 443-845-1498.
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Proposed Operating Budget & CIP for FY2023
Click here to view the City's Proposed Operating Budget for FY2023.
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Pepco Appliance Recycling Offer for March
Pepco is offering customers $75 for a limited time for recycling their old working refrigerators and freezers. Customers must schedule their pick-up by March 31 and have their appliance picked up by April 14 to qualify. Customers can also recycle a dehumidifier or room A/C at the same time to receive an additional $25. Pepco’s Appliance Recycling program typically offers customers $50 for recycling their old appliances.
The Appliance Recycling program aims to save customers energy and money by offering a convenient, environmentally friendly option for getting rid of old appliances. Customers can also select the pick-up option most comfortable for them. Pepco offers in-home no-contact pick-ups, in which contractors pick up the appliance while maintaining a safe distance of six feet from the homeowners, or outside no-contact pick-ups, in which contractors pick up an appliance from a designated garage or outbuilding.
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Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) Comprehensive School Boundary Initiative
From the Education Advisory Committee
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COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Distribution
Limited Number of Free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits Available for City Residents
The City of College Park will begin distributing more than 1,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits to City residents in early February. If you are a City resident and would like a FREE COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit, you must fill out the reservation request form here. More details are available at https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=334.
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Department of Public Works |
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Items available to purchase from the Department:
Call 240-487-3590 for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
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For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Compost and wood mulch: click here to schedule a delivery. Material is available year-round for pick up, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Bring a shovel and containers and be prepared to dig.
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Spring is a Good Time to Plant Trees
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.
• REQUESTS FOR STREET TREES. The City has a program that provides for 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 the horticulturist at 240-487-3595 or horticulturist@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 review and approval. Click here for a link to the guidelines and application.
TREE MAINTENANCE
The City is responsible for tree maintenance of street trees 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.
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Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
March 7, 2022 to March 13, 2022
There were five municipal infractions issued for two violations of the Noise Ordinance, and none for Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health or Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings.
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
March 4, 2022 to March 10, 2022
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3/4 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Berwyn Road and 49th Avenue. 2 citations and 3 warnings were issued.
3/4 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51st Avenue. 2 citations and 5 warning citations were issued.
3/4 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Traffic Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Metzerott Road. 8 warning citations were issued.
3/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 6 warning citations were issued.
3/5 Contract Officers responded to a parking complaint in the 9500 block of 48th Avenue. The resident was concerned about a possible abandoned vehicle. The vehicle in questioned( Ford Explorer) was issued a parking citation and impounded (expired California Tags).
3/5 Contract officer impounded 1 vehicle for "false registration tags" in the 9200 block of 52nd Avenue.
3/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust in the 9700 block of 53rd Avenue. The driver was issued 6 citations as he did not have a valid license. Driver is a College Park resident.
3/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Edgewood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. The driver was issued 8 citations and 1 civil citation for possession of marijuana under 10 grams.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 24
Warnings: 110
Equipment Repair Orders: 4
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 2
Field Observation Report: 1
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 1
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 23
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 61
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 14
Warnings: 0
SERO's: 0
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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Clean-Up Saturdays & Shredding Event*
April 2*, 9, 30, and May 21, 2022
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue
*Shredding event is on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m.
The City of College Park Public Works facility will be open for City residents to drop off bulky trash, white goods, electronics recycling, brush, and yard trim. You must be a resident of the City of College Park and bring proof of City residency to participate, although anyone can buy compost or wood mulch during this event. Residents may also bring Styrofoam, small quantities of light bulbs and tubes, and batteries for recycling.
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Please note that by participating in City events, you acknowledge and assume all risks and liabilities including possible exposure to illnesses, including but not limited to COVID-19. Masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged. |
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings
Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069
Dial in Phone Number: 301-715-8592
- After dialing the phone number, enter the meeting ID when prompted, press #.
- There is no participant ID, press #.
- Enter the meeting password 419048, press #.
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to use Zoom.
Please note: participants will be muted during the meeting, except during public comment.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting - In person & Online
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Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
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PGPD District 1 Coffee Club:
Webinar (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)
Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
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