WEEKLY BULLETIN | May 21, 2021
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The Great College Park Scavenger Hunt is
Tomorrow!
Saturday, May 22, 2021
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for a city-wide scavenger hunt.
Your mission (should you chose to accept) is to follow the clues with your team (a.k.a family or friends) to discover fun places and hidden surprises throughout the City!
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Position Available: Part-Time Contract Secretary
The City is seeking a part-time Contract Secretary to attend, record, and prepare minutes for evening Advisory Board meetings. This position requires a reliable person with strong grammar and secretarial skills to prepare a summary of the proceedings, make approved revisions, and provide a final set of minutes in a timely manner. This assignment does not require word-for-word reporting. Meetings are currently being conducted via Zoom, but will normally be held at public facilities in College Park on weekday evenings.
Contract rate is $22.00 per hour, with a guaranteed minimum of two hours per meeting, plus payment for preparation of minutes at $11.00 per half-hour. We estimate six to twelve hours per month to start, depending upon board assignments. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: College Park City Clerk’s Office, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740, or email to [email protected].
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All City Offices Closed on Memorial Day
All City offices will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week:
- Monday collections will occur Tuesday, June 1
- Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, June 2
- Wednesday collections will occur Thursday, June 3
Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, June 4, of this holiday week. Call 240-487-3590 or email [email protected] to schedule a pickup before setting items out to the curb.
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Prince George's County Vaccine Outreach Team
The Prince George’s County Vaccine Outreach Team is going door-to-door in several communities in the City, in addition to calling and texting residents across the county. If the team knocks on your door or reaches out, please do your best to answer. Canvassers will be knocking on doors every day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. They are helping residents schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations and providing information on government resources like rental assistance.
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The Jack Perry Award
From May 15 to July 15 each year, any resident, neighborhood association or organization in the City may submit a nomination for the Jack Perry Award. Nominations should be submitted in writing to the City Clerk for the City of College Park, 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375, College Park, MD, 20740, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Nominations will be reviewed by a Committee that includes a member of the Perry family. This non-monetary award will be presented by the City Council in the fall. For criteria and eligibility requirements visit our website at: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=242.
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Metro’s Summer 2021 Platform Improvement Project
Starting Saturday May 29, Metro’s Greenbelt, College Park-U of Md, Prince George’s Plaza and West Hyattsville stations will be closed for the Platform Improvement Project.
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Department of Public Works |
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Items available to purchase from the Department:
Click for more information, or visit: www.colllegeparkmd.gov/products.
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Save the Date: Mosquito Workshop
On June 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. the City’s Committee for a Better Environment will co-host a virtual Mosquito presentation with the Maryland Department of Agriculture who will present information on mosquito control and GAT mosquito trap usage. More information will be forthcoming, including a link to register.
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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 [email protected].
For a list of changes to Special Collection Pickups, including Yard Waste and for information about the Bulk Trash Pilot Program, please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
May 10 - May 16, 2021
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There were 46 municipal infractions issued for two violations the Noise Ordinance, 46 municipal infractions issued for two violations of Article I, 141-1 Danger to Public Safety/Health and none issued for Article II, 141-13 Unruly Social Gatherings. |
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
April 30 - May 6, 2021
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5/8 Contract officer conducted an enforcement for loud exhaust at 51st and Cree Lane. No violations
5/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Baltimore Ave and issued 37 Dragon Camera violations.
5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic for a stop sign violation at Saint Andrews Place at Duke Street. Warning citation was issued. The driver was making a food delivery in the neighborhood.
5/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Baltimore Ave and issued 42 Dragon Camera violations.
5/12 Contract officer conducted a traffic for a stop sign violation at Saint Andrews Place at Duke Street. One citation was issued.
5/12 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Ave and University Blvd. The driver was issued 2 warning citations.
5/13 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 Baltimore Ave and issued 52 Dragon Camera violations.
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Statistics:
Citations: 0; Warnings: 2; EROs: 0
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 5
Warnings: 32
Equipment Repair Orders: 8
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 2
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: 14
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
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
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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CITY EVENTS AND RECREATION |
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – The Great College Park Scavenger Hunt
Join us on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for a city-wide scavenger hunt. Your mission (should you chose to accept) is to follow the clues with your team (aka family) to discover fun places and hidden surprises throughout the City!
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Grief & Growth Gardens Event
Please join the City's Department of Youth, Family & Senior Services on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. to acknowledge the losses of the past year and celebrate your resilience! Register for the live workshop and request materials at collegeparkmd.gov/griefandgrowthgardenmay2021.
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Meetings will be held virtually until further notice.
Zoom ID Number: 923 9857 4069
Zoom Password: CPjoinMCM
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, May 25, 2021 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
- Public Hearing on 21-O-06, Bulk Trash Hardship Waiver
- Public Hearing on 21-O-08, Prohibited Vehicle Public Notice
- Closed Session after the meeting
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession
- Closed Session after the meeting
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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
Community Police Meeting:
Webinar (every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)
Join by phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 828 5917 0824, Password: 241758
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