WEEKLY BULLETIN
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OCTOBER 11, 2019
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The Department of Public Work's Fall Cleanups begin tomorrow! For details, see below under events.
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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.
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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Business of the Year - Voting Ends Today!
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College Park’s growing and vibrant business community is full of unsung heroes who provide well-paying jobs for our residents, develop creative solutions to everyday problems, and take care of the community that they call home.
The City has been collecting nominations for Business of the Year all summer and three finalists have been selected for College Park's Business of the Year! Vote for your favorite before polls close on Friday Oct 11th!
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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 relocated to 8400 Baltimore Avenue Suite 340 (in the same suite as the Department of Public Services).
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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Construction Notification - St. Andrews Place
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On October 8, NZI Construction Inc., working for the City, began replacing selective (currently marked with white paint) curbs and driveway aprons along St
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Andrews Place
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At a date to be determined, St Andrews Place ( Metzerott Rd to Dewberry), Marlbrough Court, and half of Limestone Pl (Davison St to Pepco RW) be milled and resurfaced. Milling and paving is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year. When the milling and paving schedule is determined, door hanger notifications will be hand delivered to each of the affected properties.
Washington Gas is planning to replace the gas main in St Andrews Pl from Dewberry La into the St Andrews cul-de-sac this coming spring.
DePauw Pl will be milled and resurfaced depending on when M-NCPPC completes their trail work at the dead end of DePauw Pl.
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Department of Planning, Community and Economic Development
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The City of College Park Complete Count Committee ran a successful booth at College Park Day, with many activities and prizes. We estimate a total of 650 people came to the booth and interacted with Committee members by putting a dot on a map of College Park to show where their house was, playing spin wheel census trivia and guessing the number of Skittles in an oversized jar (one lucky winner won it all!). Hundreds of people filled out pledge cards that will be mailed to them in the Spring as a reminder to fill out the census form on or around Census Day, April 1. Flyers listing the important reasons for all College Park residents to be counted in College Park were also distributed. All in all it was a success, and tons of fun!
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Department of Public Works
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The first fall cleanup Saturday is tomorrow, October 12 (and again on October 26) from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW will be open for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, metal and appliances, block Styrofoam for recycling, electronics for recycling, brush and yard trim. You must show proof of City residency. Once again, we are accepting donations for Community Forklift and GreenDrop; donations should be 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. Compost and wood mulch will be available, residency is not required to purchase.
Crews installed two new bicycle racks at Youth and Family Services.
Crews power washed the Downtown Parking Garage as well as the curb and gutter on Knox Road in front of Ledo’s.
Fall pansies and spring flowering bulbs have been delivered and the landscape crew is beginning to install them at the various display beds throughout the City.
The trommel screen was delivered to start scheduled screening of compost, to clear the composting pad in preparation for in-coming fall leaves.
FREE Compost Saturdays!
During the clean-up events on October 12 and 26, residents of College Park can pick-up FREE Smartleaf® screened compost from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Works (DPW), 9217 51st Avenue, College Park. 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.
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 balexander@collegeparkmd.gov.
- 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
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This week's report will be included in next week's Weekly Bulletin.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations:
Warnings:
Equipment Repair Orders:
Distracted Driving Citations:
Parking Citations:
Field Observation Report:
Youth Field Observation Report:
Citations in Lieu of Arrest:
Civil Citation:
Criminal Arrests:
DWS Arrest:
DWI Arrest:
Warrant Arrest:
Premise Checks:
Referral Student Code of Conduct:
Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings:
Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations:
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings:
Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations:
North College Park Pedestrian Warnings:
North College Park Pedestrian Citations:
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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
Saturdays, October 12 and 26
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
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 15, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Regular 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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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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