WEEKLY BULLETIN | March 27, 2020
The Census is adjusting operations due to COVID-19 and is asking students in universities that are temporarily closed due to the virus to count themselves based on where they live and sleep most of the year. For college students living off-campus, you should be counted at your College Park address, not your parent’s home. You can respond online at   https://my2020census.gov/  using your address. You do not need the code from the Census Bureau letter in the mail. You can also call 1-844-330-2020 to respond by phone. University students living on campus or in University-sponsored housing will be counted administratively by group quarters and do not need to take action.  

The City of College Park urges all households to fill out the form online, over the phone, or by mail. For more information, click  https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/census2020  or contact the Planning Department at 240-487-3541.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Updates During COVID-19

The website has been updated to include information about City parks as well as a resource directory of essential businesses that are currently open: Click here for more information.
VeoRide Temporary Service Changes

VeoRide’s shared bikes and scooters are still operational in the City of College Park. A no-ride zone has been implemented on campus temporarily due to the University of Maryland transitioning to online classes. Micro-mobility can serve as an alternative to other forms of public transportation and there are some steps you can take to protect yourself:

  1. Wipe down any shared surface with disinfectant before and after taking a ride
  2. Wash your hands with soap before and after taking a ride
  3. Consider wearing gloves as a precaution
Disaster Relief for Small Businesses
The Small Business Administration is a resource for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COV-19), and recently announced that there will be low-interest Federal disaster loans available for businesses that are effected. For more information, click here .

The State of Maryland also has information and resources for small businesses. Click here for more information .
City Youth UMD Summer Camp Scholarships - Application Extended!
For Rising K-12 City Students

Due today!

The City of College Park provides scholarships for rising kindergarteners through 12th graders who are College Park residents to summer camps held at the University of Maryland in the summer of 2020.

Click here to Apply!   The application deadline has been extended to Friday, March 27, 2020. The application can be sent via email to [email protected] .

The application will contain a non-comprehensive list of available summer camps at the University of Maryland, along with instructions as to how to find more camp offerings. Please remember our application is not an application for a summer camp, only an application for the scholarship.

For questions, please contact Latisha Moore at the City’s Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services at (240)487-3552 or   [email protected] .

(Photo courtesy of Terp Quest Camp)
Purple Line Construction Updates
For all Purple Line updates, please visit www.purplelinemd.com/construction/construction-updates .
A WEEK IN REVIEW
Department of Public Works
Special/Bulk trash and brush collections after March 20 have been suspended until further notice.

The Department's April Cleanup Saturdays have been suspended until further notice.

Delivery services have resumed for the City’s SMARTLEAF® Compost. Unfortunately, Wood Mulch is sold out until late April! 

Request a Compost Delivery by clicking here .

For more information about  SMARTLEAF Compost  or  Wood Mulch , please click here .
For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or

The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items available to purchase from the Department:

55-gallon rain barrels for $72 (don't forget about the County's rain check rebate to offset the cost!). Click here for more information.

Yard Waste Carts for City residents for $25. Click here for more information.

Backyard Composting Bins for $20 (City residents) and $40 (non-residents). Click here for more information.

SMARTLEAF® Compost ($28/cubic yard) and wood mulch ($12/cubic yard) are available for pick up only. Click here for more information.
Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
March 16 - March 22, 2020
There were no Municipal Infractions issued for the Noise or Nuisance (Unruly Social Gathering) Ordinances.
Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
March 13 - March 19, 2020
3/13 Contract officer was on proactive patrol and observed an individual with an open alcoholic beverage at Knox Road and Princeton Avenue. Student referral was submitted. 

3/13 Contract officers responded to a call for service in the 10000 block of Baltimore Avenue for 80 plus street racers in the parking lot. One vehicle was stopped for traffic violations as the driver received 7 citations and his vehicle was impounded. 

3/13 Contract officer responded to a call for service for a loud party in the 4300 block of Knox Road. A student referral was submitted. 

3/14 Contract officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle hit a light pole at Berwyn Road at Baltimore Avenue. The driver was arrested for DUI.
 
3/16 Contract officer observed a vehicle doing “donuts” in the parking lot. The driver was issued 8 citations. 

3/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 21 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.” 

3/17 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4900 block of Greenbelt Road. 44 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.” 

3/18 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 4900 block of Greenbelt Road. 48 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”  

There were several premise checks conducted throughout the City.
Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations:73
Warnings:97
Equipment Repair Orders: 1
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 2
Field Observation Report: 6
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest:0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 1
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 8
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 2
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 30
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
Monthly Public Safety Maps
The January maps are now available. For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety .
CITY EVENTS
April Cleanup Saturdays & Shredding Event - POSTPONED

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

Instructions to watch the Budget Worksessions:
Meeting number (access code): 794 246 682
Meeting password: a2pGds9wPT8
Dial in Number: 202-860-2110

Need help? Go to  http://help.webex.com
Saturday, March 28, 2020 – 8:00 a.m.
  • Mayor and Council Budget Worksession

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – If Needed – Time TBD
  • Mayor and Council Budget Worksession
Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
District 1 Coffee Club: TBD
Community Police Meeting: TBD
Instructions to watch or participate in the Council Meetings:
Meeting number (access code): 795 041 585
Meeting password: k3xSTz2Z3eX
Dial in Number: 202-860-2110

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Worksession

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Worksession

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
  • Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
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