WEEKLY BULLETIN
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June 28, 2019
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Celebrate the Fourth of July at the City and University's Independence Day Celebration. There will be live music and a fireworks spectacular. Details below under Events.
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City Offices Closed for Independence Day
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All City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in observation of Independence Day. There are no changes to the regular refuse and recycling schedule that week except that special and brush collections will only occur on Friday, July 5. Always call the Department of Public Works for an appointment before putting your items to the curb.
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50th Place - Construction Notification
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From the City Engineer:
On or about Monday, June 24, NZI Construction Inc., working for the City, will begin replacing curbs and driveway aprons along 50th Place between Branchville Road and Blackfoot Place. Following the completion of the concrete work the road will be milled and resurfaced. We expect the entire project will be completed by the end of July.
Everybody living along 50th Place will be inconvenienced during the construction. This past Monday, door hanger notifications were hand delivered to each of the affected properties along 50th Place.
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Purple Line Long-Term Lane Closure Notice
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From Maryland Purple Line:
Beginning on or about July 22, 2019, crews will initiate a long-term lane closure along River Road between Rivertech Court and Kenilworth Avenue. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.
As work continues, we will strive to keep you informed of the progress of this exciting project. For information on construction activities, schedules and other updates, please visit
www.purplelinemd.com/construction
. For immediate construction concerns, please email us at
outreach@pltcllc.com
or call the construction hotline at 240-424-5325.
All activities are subject to change due to traffic, weather or emergency situations.
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City Tribute to Dr. King Event Survey
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Have you gone (or thought of going) to the City's Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King event? Have ideas to improve it? Take this survey about the event and tell us what you think!
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Free Summer Parking in
Do
wntown College Park
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Now through August 18, 2019, the Downtown Garage and City Hall lot will have free parking after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and all-day on weekends. Be sure check out a restaurant or local business this summer!
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Office of the City Manager
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City Manager Scott Somers along with City staff, the Mayor and several members of Council attended the Maryland Municipal League (MML) annual summer conference this past week. The conference is a way for local leaders and staff to learn about and discuss municipal issues as well as network with fellow city and town officials.
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Department of Public Works
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Cashier hours will be extended the last week in June (June 24 through 28) and the first week in July (July 1, 2, 3 and 5) to facilitate Parking Permits and Visitor Passes that are expiring. During these two weeks, hours at Davis Hall will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. In addition to parking related items, residents can also stop by to pick up a food scrap bucket or purchase compost bins, yard waste bins and rain barrels.
MDA Mosquito Control Program
- The City cooperates with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to identify and control mosquito populations. The program consists of:
- Larviciding standing water; treatments are made by MDA personnel to known areas of standing water to control mosquito larva preventing their development into adult mosquitoes. MDA does this every 4-6 weeks.
- Spraying to control adult mosquitoes has begun and goes through early September. Spraying for adult mosquitoes may occur in College Park (weather permitting) after dusk on Wednesday evenings by truck mounted ultra-low volume sprayers. MDA does not spray individual properties; they treat neighborhoods that meet certain thresholds.
- Prince George’s County Health Department reminds residents to follow the three D’s to keep mosquitoes away:
- Drain: Standing water attracts mosquitoes. Empty out any outside water containers near your home at least once per week
- Dress: Dark clothing attracts mosquitoes. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Defend: Properly apply an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535, or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. For permanent areas of standing water (ponds, rain barrels, etc), contact the City's Department of Public Works for a mosquito torpedo which releases an insect growth regulator in water that prevents adult mosquito development.
- To report areas of heavy mosquito populations, go to the following link and provide your information http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=740Kl54#
- Request for Exemption from Adult Mosquito Control Services:
- Any resident who wishes to have his/her property excluded from adult mosquito control pesticide applications by truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayers must fill out this form annually. Click here for application.
- For more information, please visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/pets#mosquitoes.
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.
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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 ($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
June 14 - 20, 2019
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6/14
Contract officers responded to the 4300 block of Knox Road for a female passed out in the lobby. The female was extremely intoxicated and was in possession of a “fake identification card.” Student referral was submitted.
6/14
Contract officer responded to a call for service for the activation of a burglary alarm at the IKEA located at 10100 Baltimore Avenue. Contract officer arrived on the scene and determine it was accidental by the employee.
6/15
Contract officers assisted District I patrol officers with a citizen robbery in the 4500 block of College Avenue.
6/19
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. 52 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
6/19
Contract officers responded to a call for a suspicious person in a back yard in the 4800 block of Guilford Road. Officers didn’t locate anyone but started a check in the neighborhood. Officers located 2 suspects but as they approached the suspects fled on foot. One suspect made good on his escape by jumping on the Metro, but the second suspect was located in the 4600 block on Knox Road. They were wanted on an outstanding warrant. Investigation revealed the 2 suspects were near a stolen moped that was just removed from the 4800 block of Harvard Avenue and a second moped was damaged. Investigation is ongoing.
6/20
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place and Duke Street. 1 citation and 5 warnings were issued.
6/20
Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Speed Enforcement) in the 5100 block of Campus Drive. 17 citations were issued as the officer was operating the portable “Mobile Camera.”
Contract Officers conducted numerous checks at the parking garage regarding the complaint of a homeless individual sleeping in the stairwell.
Premise checks were conducted at 4700 Black Foot Road regarding missing signposts.
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Statistical Data and Issued:
MD State Citations: 45
Warnings: 49
Equipment Repair Orders: 10
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 2
Field Observation Report: 8
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: 17
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
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Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2019
7:00 p.m.
University of Maryland Lot 1
The City of College Park and the University of Maryland are once again breaking out the red, white and blue for a fabulous Independence Day celebration!
A FREE concert and fireworks spectacular are on tap for Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the University of Maryland Campus in Parking Lot 1 adjacent to Campus Drive.
NightLife will entertain from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. followed by a 30 minute Fireworks Extravaganza at dusk! Fun for all ages!
Please follow and like the City's Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date event information!
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Concessions open at 5:00 p.m. offering hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones, soda and bottled water. Grass seating is limited, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Personal coolers are also allowed, but alcohol is not permitted. If you're thinking of bringing your pets to this event...Think again! Loud noises, flashing lights and large crowds can have traumatic effects on your pets. Let's do our best to keep them safe by leaving them at home.
In case of storm or the sounding of the weather warning siren, guests should seek shelter as directed by the University of Maryland Police Department. Rain date (fireworks only): Friday, July 5, 2019. For more information, please contact the City's Department of Public Services at (240)487-3570.
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All You Ever Wanted to Know about Asian Tiger Mosquitoes
Monday, July 15, 2019
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Davis Hall (9217 51st Ave)
Mosquito Control staff from MDA will be presenting a workshop in College Park about the Asian tiger mosquito, our imported container-breeding mosquito. It is our #1 pest species in much of the State, and is very difficult to control due to its habits & habitats.
You will learn about: general mosquito life cycle, mosquito habitat & habits, an in-depth exploration of containers used by Asian tiger mosquitoes, & more. There will be time at the end for questions.
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Meetings at a Glance
City of College Park Mayor and Council Notice of Meetings
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Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 7:30 p.m.
- Mayor and Council Worksession, followed by a Closed Session.
Tuesday, July 9, 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
- August 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., MOM's Organic Market Cafe
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