Notice of Adoption - Fair Summary

Ordinance 22-O-02

An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budget of the City of College Park, Maryland (Amendment #2). This ordinance will amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating and Capital Budget to transfer the recovery of lost revenue of $10 million, as allowed by the US Treasury’s Final Rule, from the City’s ARPA Allocation Fund to the General Fund. Click here to view the staff report. 22-O-02 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on February 22, 2022, a Public Hearing was held on March 8, 2022. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 8, 2022 and will become effective on March 29, 2022.

Ordinance 22-O-03

An Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park, Amending Chapter 175 “Taxation,” Article IV, “Revitalization Tax Credit,” §175-10 “Eligibility Criteria” To Authorize The Mayor And Council To Approve A Level Two Tax Credit For A Property That Has Received Authority From Prince George’s County For A Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Under §7-506.1 Of The Taxation-Property Article, Annotated Code Of Maryland. This Ordinance will allow developers who wish to provide housing for lower income individuals to apply for a City Level Two Revitalization Tax Credit. This would encourage the construction of affordable housing, which is one of the City’s strategic plan objectives. Click here to view the staff report. 22-O-03 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on February 22, 2022 and a Public Hearing was held on March 8, 2022. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 8, 2022 and will become effective March 29, 2022.

Ordinance 22-O-04

Emergency Amended Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park Authorizing the Acquisition of certain property located at 4704 Calvert Road and 7307 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, Maryland, for a public purpose.

This Emergency Ordinance would allow the City to purchase the property located at 7404 Calvert Road and 7307 Rhode Island Avenue for public use. Click here to view the staff report. 22-O-04 was introduced at the Regular Meeting on February 22, 2022 and a Public Hearing was held on March 8, 2022. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 8, 2022 and will become effective March 8, 2022.

Resolution 22-R-06 To Reauthorize the City's Participation in the Greater College Park Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise (Rise) Zone

The RISE Zone program was created in 2014 by the state of Maryland to encourage investment and job creation near universities committed to economic development in their communities. The City has been working with the University of Maryland, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Authority, and the Town of Riverdale Park on a joint renewal RISE Zone application. The total area of the proposed RISE Zone is four hundred seventy (470) acres which creates the largest RISE Zone in the state of Maryland. The parcel of the RISE Zone for College Park is comprised of approximately one hundred ten (110) acres (see map) and includes four major locations at: (1) UMD’s Technology Advancement Building, (2) UMD’s Innovation District (3) UMD’s Research Park and other nearby development sites and (4) the Property fronting Baltimore Avenue from Fordham Lane to Maryland Route 193.

Petition Request For Traffic Calming In The 4600 Block Of Guilford Road

The Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to take public comment on the petition request to install a traffic calming device (speed hump) in the 4600 Block of Guilford Road. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council approved the installation of a traffic calming device on this block, to be located at the discretion of the City Engineer. The City Engineer anticipates installation by mid-June. Click here to review the staff report and traffic study.

Copies of all legislation may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 7401 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 201, College Park, MD 20740, by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City’s website: www.collegeparkmd.gov. For additional information please contact the City Clerk, Janeen S. Miller, at 240-487-3501.