All City of College Park offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of the President's Day holiday. Refuse and recycling will occur one day later than normal during this holiday week:

• Monday collections will occur Tuesday, February 20
• Tuesday collections will occur Wednesday, February 21
• Wednesday collections will occur Thursday, February 22 Special collections for brush and bulky items will only be scheduled for Friday, February 23, of this holiday week. You must call 240-487-3590 or email publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov to schedule a pickup before setting your items out to the curb.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

The Subcommittee on the Needs Based Student Housing Subsidy will present its draft proposal and respond to questions committee members have received at an Information Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m.

The Subcommittee first presented a draft proposal for use of a portion of the FY24 3-cent tax increase on commercial, industrial and apartment property at the January 23 Council Meeting. Additional information and responses to questions raised on January 23 will be provided during the February 6 Information Meeting.

Questions and recommendations for the Subcommittee may be submitted in writing to cpmc@collegeparkmd.gov and will be forwarded to the Subcommittee for evaluation and consideration. The record will be kept open until February 9, 2024, for submittal of questions and recommendations to the subcommittee, after which the Subcommittee will finalize their report to Council.

The Information Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall and streamed over Zoom. The meeting will end at 7:15 p.m. and the regular Council meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

There will not be a public comment period during the February 6 Information Meeting. The Mayor and Council will provide the usual and customary opportunities for public comment when the proposal comes up for Council consideration at a future meeting.

This will be a Hybrid meeting:

• In Person: City Hall, 7401 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, 2nd Floor Council Chambers
• On Line: Zoom Dial-in information Phone number: 301-715-8592 Enter Meeting ID: 923 9857 4069 then press #

The City of College Park is preparing to offer online tutoring for the 2023-2024 school year! This program will be offered through Imagine Learning and offers support for GED, College Prep, reading, and math for residents of College Park. Learn more at www.collegeparkmd.gov/2023Tutoring and fill out an interest form.

The City of College Park has entered into a contract with Care Solace to assist all residents more easily in accessing mental health care and substance abuse services. Read more here.

Reach out to Care Solace for mental health support at caresolace.com/site/md-collegepark or call 888-515-7881 at any time.

Effective September 1, 2023, the Better Bag Ordinance encourages shoppers and patrons to use reusable bags for their groceries and other purchases.

This new ordinance aims to reduce single-use plastic bag waste and litter in our local waterways and tributary system by restricting the use of non-reusable plastic bags given or received at the point of purchase by City retailers and restaurants. As part of the Ordinance, alternative bags like paper bags or reusable bags can be provided, but retailers must charge a minimum of $.10 per bag and may retain the entirety of the fee to cover costs. Learn more at www.collegeparkmd.gov/betterbag.