WEEKLY BULLETIN
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OCTOBER 18, 2019
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The City has once again partnered with the National Research Center (NRC) to conduct a comprehensive community survey. This upcoming City of College Park Community Survey will again measure residents’ attitudes and opinions on City services like refuse and recycling collection, City facilities and parks, City events, and economic development. This will be the second scientifically representative survey conducted in the City of College Park.
A randomly selected sample of College Park residents will receive postcards from the City in October notifying them of their selection in the survey process. Mailed paper surveys will arrive later in the month, with a City cover letter and instructions to complete and return the survey. Responses are anonymous. The mailed paper survey will be in English, but a Spanish version of the survey will be available online for the selected respondents. An online version of the survey will be made available in November.
Participation in the survey is very important. The results will help City officials better serve the College Park community, so please complete the survey if your household is selected. Help us shape the future of College Park!
For questions about the 2019 City of College Park Community Survey, please call 240-487-3501 or email
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Downtown Farmers Market Closed
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The Downtown College Park Farmers Market is ceasing their operations for the 2019 season due to low customer turnout. We want to thank our many friends for supporting our Market this year and look forward to seeing you at the other College Park Farmers Markets.
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End of Season Compost Sale
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SMARTLEAF Compost is 25% off now through October 31 for pickup orders only!*
For a limited time only, get your screened SMARTLEAF compost for only $21/cubic yard when you pick up at our facility. This 25% savings won't last long - promotion ends on October 31, 2019 or while supplies last. Residency is not required.
Pick up your compost at:
City of College Park
Department of Public Works
9217 51st Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
*While supplies last. For pickup orders only. Promotion ends 10/31/2019.
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With construction of the new City Hall scheduled to begin next year, the previous City Hall at 4500 Knox Road has closed.
All Mayor and Council meetings are now held at Davis Hall (9217 51st Avenue).
The Departments of Planning, Community & Economic Development and the Administration, Finance and Human Resources have relocated to our new address at 8400 Baltimore Avenue.
The new mailing address for City Hall is 8400 Baltimore Avenue Suite 375, College Park, MD 20740. City phone numbers and office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) remain the same.
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Purple Line Construction Updates
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Office of the City Manager
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The City Manager’s Office and Department of Planning staff met with development team Greystar to discuss and review proposed plans for a student housing and retail project in the downtown area. This item was discussed in greater detail during the Council meeting on Tuesday, October 15.
The City Manager met with property owner, Mr. Alvin Jenkins, to discuss options for completing the Trolley Trail in the Berwyn neighborhood. An agreement is being drafted and will be presented to the Council the future for consideration.
The City Manager met with representatives from the University of Maryland to discuss ongoing collaborative efforts between the City and University such as the City Hall project and neighborhood quality of life improvements.
City staff finalized the move to temporary City Hall facilities at 8400 Baltimore Ave. Ste. 375.
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Department of Public Works
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The final fall cleanup Saturday is next weekend, October 26, from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works.
City residents can pick up free compost during the October 26 clean-up event from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works. Limit 2 cubic yards per resident, per trip. You must bring proof of City of College Park residency to participate. We will load open bed trucks. If you don’t have a truck and want to get some compost, bring your own containers or bags as well as a shovel and be prepared to dig and get dirty.
During last weekend’s clean-up event we had 126 visits (some residents came multiple times)
- Gave away 10 ½ cubic yards of compost for free
- Gave away 6 food waste buckets for free
- Sold 4 Rain-barrels
- Sold 1 Compost Bin
- Sold 3 Yard Waste Carts
- Collected a pick-up truck of block Styrofoam for recycling
Duvall athletic field was core aerated to help reduce soil compaction which will stimulate fall root growth and increase water infiltration.
Moved picnic tables from City Hall to various City properties
Diverted 609 lbs of food scraps from the landfill this past week.
Don’t forget you can compost your pumpkins and many other things.
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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
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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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 is on sale for pick-up orders only for $21/cubic yard
(delivery is $28/cubic yard) and wood mulch ($12/cubic yard) are available for pick up and delivery.
Click here
for more information.
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity
September 27 - October 3, 2019
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9/27
Contract officer responded to a citizen robbery that occurred in the 7000 block of Wake Forest Road. Officer assisted on duty officers with the investigation/canvass.
9/27
Contract officer responded to a loud party complaint in the 7500 block of Columbia Avenue. Student referral was submitted.
9/28
Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Baltimore Avenue and Lakeland Road. The driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
9/30
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 24 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
10/2
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Davidson Street. 3 citations and 4 warnings were issued.
10/3
Contract officer responded to a report of a shooting in the 4200 block of Metzerott Road. The incident occurred on MNCPP property as we assist them.
10/3
Contract officer responded to a loud party complaint in the 8100 block of Baltimore Avenue. The music was loud as 50 persons were attending the party in the apartment. Student referral was submitted.
Several premise checks were performed throughout the City.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 62
Warnings: 370
Equipment Repair Orders: 11
Distracted Driving Citations: 1
Parking Citations: 5
Field Observation Report: 3
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: 1
Premise Checks: 6
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 2
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 215
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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10/5
Contract officer responded to a disorderly complaint in the 10100 block of Baltimore Avenue. Unauthorized car show was being held in the parking lot. Everyone was sent on their way.
10/5
Contract officers assist with the homicide that occurred in the 5700 block of College Avenue.
10/7
Contract officers assist investigators with an unattended death in the 4800 block of Berwyn House Road. Death appears to be “accidental.”
10/7
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Davidson Street. 4 citations and 5 warnings were issued.
10/7
Contract officer responded to a report of a theft at Rhode Island Avenue and Norwich Road. The victim was approached by the suspects who asked if they could use their phone in which they complied. The suspects fled with the victim’s property. During the canvass, officers spotted the suspects and they fled on the bike path but were apprehended shortly thereafter near Campus Drive. The suspects were charged with theft. The suspects lived in Silver Spring and Beltsville.
10/8
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 47 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
10/9
Contract officers responded to an attempted robbery in the 7700 Block of Baltimore Avenue and a citizen robbery at Rhode Island Avenue and Knox Road within 30 minutes of each other. The victim stated the suspect ran towards a red sedan. While canvassing the area RID detectives stated they were looking for a red Hyundai with MD tags 7CW3217. The vehicle was wanted for other robberies in the District I. Contract officer positioned himself in the Bank of America drive-thru and monitored traffic on Baltimore Ave looking for the suspect vehicle. The vehicle passed the officers going S/B on Baltimore Avenue. Felony stop was conducted in the 4000 block of Clagett Way. Three suspects were taken into custody. RID detectives responded to the scene and all suspects were transported to Dist. I for interviews. Inside the passenger area was two masks and approximately 6 cell phones. The vehicle was impounded and taken to District I for processing.
10/10
Contract officers attended the community walk in the Hollywood Community.
10/10
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Rhode Island Avenue and Hollywood Road. 9 warnings were issued.
10/10
Contract officer was conducting proactive enforcement in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue and was randomly conducting computer vehicle registrations checks on vehicles in the area. Officer conducted a computer vehicle registration check on an Ohio registration attached to a gold in color Buick Century vehicle. Officer received a positive return for a stolen tag regarding Ohio registration as the plate was reported stolen through Ann Arundel County on October 7, 2019. The driver was placed under arrest for theft.
Several premise checks were performed throughout the City.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 25
Warnings: 122
Equipment Repair Orders: 4
Distracted Driving Citations: 1
Parking Citations: 5
Field Observation Report: 2
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 6
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 5
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 83
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
The August 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
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Department of Public Works Fall Cleanup Days
Saturday, October 26
7:30 a.m. to noon
Department of Public Works
9217 51st Avenue
The Department will be open for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, electronics for recycling, brush, and yard trim.
FREE Smartleaf® Compost. City residents may pick up free Smartleaf® screened compost during the two clean-up day events. Limit 2 cubic yards per resident, per trip. You must bring proof of City of College Park residency to participate. We will load open bed trucks. If you don’t have a truck and want to get some compost, bring your own containers or bags as well as a shovel and be prepared to dig and get dirty.
The following will be available for purchase and pick-up: Rain barrels ($72), yard waste carts ($25), and backyard compost bins ($20).
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 dispose of one of each of the following items per year for free: air conditioners, heat pumps, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators. Tires will incur a disposal fee of $4.00 each.
Hazardous materials will not be accepted (light bulbs/tubes, batteries, shingles, paint, etc.)
Two participating organizations Community Forklift and GreenDrop are accepting donations that are still in good condition. Clean out your homes, garages, and sheds, and bring the items you no longer use or need and donate them for reuse. Donations are tax deductible. The following types of materials will be collected separately so they may be reused:
Community Forklift: Items must be in good condition! Building, remodeling, and gardening materials – any surplus or salvaged items from your latest home or garden improvement job, including but not limited to bricks and pavers, tiles and flooring material, cabinets, solid wood doors, gardening supplies, and tools. For more information,
click here
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GreenDrop: Clothing and household items – cookware, dishes, books, linens, games, toys, clothes, shoes, and intact furniture items (NO upholstered furniture or mattresses/box springs). For more information,
click here
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Halloween Thing
Saturday, October 26
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Youth and Family Services
4912 Nantucket Road
Something Spooky is coming to College Park....
It's our Annual Halloween Thing!
The City of College Park's Youth, Family and Senior Services with Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation present the Halloween Thing! Saturday, October 26 from 10am to 12pm at the City's Youth and Family Services (4912 Nantucket Rd. College Park).
Featuring:
Haunted Hallways, Moon Bounce, Arts & Crafts, Games, Face Painting, Costume Parade, Raffle, and so much more!
This is a FREE event and kids of all ages are invited. For more information, please call 240-487-3550
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Notice of Meetings
at Davis Hall
9217 51st Ave
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 2019 – 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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District 1 Coffee Club
- Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Jason's Deli
Community Police Meeting
- November 7, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., MOM's Organic Market Cafe
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