WEEKLY BULLETIN
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
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Did you know that the City offers two different tree planting programs?
Tree Planting in the Right-of-Way:
If you would like a tree planted in the right-of way in front of your home, please contact Brenda Alexander to discuss options at 240-487-3595 or
[email protected]
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Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (TCEP) on Private Property:
The City has a program to reimburse the cost (up to $150.00) of approved trees on private property. Click
here
for more information and application.
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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 current City Hall at 4500 Knox Road is closing.
All Mayor and Council meetings are now held at Davis Hall (9217 51st Avenue).
On Monday, October 7, the Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development and the Parking Enforcement Division of the Department of Public Services will relocate to 8400 Baltimore Avenue Suite 340 (in the same suite as the Department of Public Services). However, parking permit applications and parking ticket payments can be made at the current City Hall until Friday, October 11 at 12:00 p.m.
On Monday, October 14, Administration, Finance and Human Resources will relocate to 8400 Baltimore Avenue Suite 375. The building at 4500 Knox Road will be permanently closed to the public.
Effective October 14, 2019, the new mailing address for City Hall will be 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.) will remain the same.
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Purple Line Construction Updates
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Department of Public Works
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We received the required County permit to install a new City Department of Public Works sign at 9217 51st Avenue.
Fleet maintenance staff are performing preventive maintenance work on all leaf machines and snow equipment to prepare for upcoming seasonal activities
If you would like to start diverting your food scraps, we have 5-gallon food scrap buckets available at the Department during regular business hours. The buckets are useful to transport collected food scraps to the drop off location.
We continue to receive calls about trees maintenance on private property. Please note that the property owner is responsible for any tree issues on their property.
Tree programs offered by the City
- Tree Planting in the Right-of-Way: If you would like a tree planted in the right-of way in front of your home, please contact Brenda Alexander to discuss options at 240-487-3595 or [email protected].
- Tree Canopy Enhancement Program (TCEP) on Private Property: The City has a program to reimburse the cost (up to $150.00) of approved trees on private property. Click here for more information and application.
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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 6 - 12, 2019
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9/7
Contract officer responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue regarding a noise/party complaint. Officer observed 100 persons attending the party. A student referral was submitted.
9/7
Contract officer responded to the 4700 block of Norwich Road regarding a noise/party complaint. Officer observed 60 to 70 persons at the party. A student referral was submitted.
9/7
Contract officer stopped a student for possession on an open alcoholic beverage at College Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue. A student referral was submitted.
9/7
Contract officer noticed a loud party at in the 4600 block of Knox Road. The party was “shut down” and a student referral was submitted. The party (tent) had about 100 persons in attendance.
9/7
Contract officer conducted a traffic stop at Baltimore Avenue and Guilford Road. The driver was arrested for possession of 129 grams of marijuana.
9/8
Contract officer responded to a call for service for a male armed with a handgun in the 7300 block of Baltimore Avenue. The suspect made a threatening gesture by placing his hand on the gun after someone accidentally spilled a drink on them. The suspect was arrested and transported to DOC for processing.
9/9
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 10 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 84
Warnings: 291
Equipment Repair Orders: 10
Distracted Driving Citations: 4
Parking Citations: 5
Field Observation Report: 9
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: 0
Premise Checks: 7
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 4
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 70
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 12
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 5
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 July 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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College Park Day
Saturday, October 5
College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Cpl Frank Scott Drive
Join your friends, neighbors and the entire The City of College Park, MD community at the 10th Annual College Park Day Festival on Saturday, October 5 at the College Park Aviation Museum and the Field of Firsts Foundation
This FREE event is fun for the whole family with live music, awesome kids zones, delicious food and drink, live performances, exhibitors and so much more! Plus free museum entry during the event!
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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, September 24, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
- Public Hearing on Ordinance 19-O-09, amendments to Chapter 138, Noise
- Public Hearing on Ordinance 19-O-13, amendments to Chapter 141, Nuisances
- Closed Session following the meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession
- Closed Session following the meeting to discuss a personnel matter
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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
- October 3, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., MOM's Organic Market Cafe
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