WEEKLY BULLETIN | November 19, 2021
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All City Offices are Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
All City offices are closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. No special collections will occur during this holiday week.
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City Earns Perfect Score on Municipal Equality Index
We are very proud to announce that the City of College Park is a welcoming and inclusive home for everyone. The City earned perfect marks on the Human Right Campaign’s 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the City’s laws, policies, and services for our LGBTQ+ community. The MEI rates 506 cities across the nation on 49 different criteria, of which College Park scored 100 out of 100 points. This recognition showcases the City’s commitment to celebrate diversity and work towards equity, part of a key objective of our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan.
Thank you to our residents, Mayor and Council, and staff for making the City of College Park a community for all! To read the full report or learn more, please visit hrc.org/mei. To learn more about the City’s Strategic Plan, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/strategicplan.
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Preliminary Sector Plan: Adelphi Purple Line Station Area
From the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: The Preliminary Adelphi Road-UMGC-UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan and its Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) can be found here.
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New City Hall Opens December 2021
The City of College Park is very excited to announce the opening of our brand new City Hall on December 6, 2021. City Departments of Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Planning & Community Development, and Public Services will be moving to the new building. Please note our new address 7401 Baltimore Avenue (between Knox Road and Lehigh Road), but office hours and phone numbers remain the same.
For more details click here.
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Survey and Community Forum on ARPA Funding
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Community Forum
November 30, 2021
7:00 pm
Join City of College Park staff and elected officials to learn about the purposes of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), eligible uses of the funds, and provide your comments on City needs to be addressed. Use this link to participate: https://zoom.us/j/97586111140.
For more information, call 240-487-3538.
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Survey
To better understand the ongoing needs of residents and businesses and to provide maximum transparency, we are seeking input from those who live and work within the City. The survey closes on November 19, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 emergency. The City of College Park will receive $22 million as a part of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. These funds may be used for the following broad categories of eligible activities including:
- To respond to the COVID-19 emergency or its negative economic impacts;
- To assist workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 emergency;
- For the provision of government services impacted by reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 emergency; and
- To make investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure.
- Serve the hardest hit communities and families including investments in housing and neighborhoods such as affordable housing development and housing vouchers.
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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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For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
For a list of changes to Special Collection Pickups, including Yard Waste and for information about the Bulk Trash Changes, please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wood mulch is back in stock. All deliveries are finished for the season, but 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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Noise and Nuisance Municipal Infractions
November 8, 2021 to November 14, 2021
There were no violations of the Noise Ordinance, 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
November 5, 2021 to November 11, 2021
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11/5 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Edgewood Road and 51st Avenue. During the assignment the officer issued 3 citation and 3 warning and 1 SERO.
11/6 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue and Cherokee Street The driver was issued 10 Citations and 2 SERO's.
11/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 1 citation and 4 warnings were issued.
11/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle with loud exhaust at Cherry Hill Road and Baltimore Avenue. The driver was issued 7 citations and 1 SERO.
11/8 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the area of Metzerott Road and University Blvd. During the assignment the officer issued 7 warnings
11/10 Contract officers responded to the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue for a fight in progress. Officers arrived on scene and located the subjects in involved. Both parties were separated and advised, and Referrals were written on both subjects.
11/10 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the area of Metzerott Road and University Blvd. During the assignment the officer issued 12 warnings and 4 SERO's.
11/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 1 citation 3 warnings were issued.
11/11 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the area of Metzerott Road and University Blvd. During the assignment the officer issued 6 citations, 6 warnings, and 3 SERO's.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 24
Warnings: 72
Equipment Repair Orders: 8
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 0
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: 1
Premise Checks: 9
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 28
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: 17
Warnings: 0
SERO's: 3
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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CITY EVENTS AND RECREATION
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College Park Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 9:00 am | Acredale Park
Join College Park parkrun, the City of College Park, Prince George’s County Parks and the University of Maryland at this Thanksgiving Day 5k along the beautiful Paint Branch Trail in College Park.
This is a free event; bring friends and family to join! Register at parkrun.us/collegepark; print out the barcode and bring it with you to the 5k.
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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 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, December 7, 2021 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession
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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 Public Safety Discussion:
Zoom Meeting (every 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)
Join by phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 961 6899 4626
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