April-May 2016 Edition

ATTENTION EDMONSTON RESIDENTSATENCIÓN RESIDENTES Edmonston

You are invited to theTown of Edmonston’s Public Hearing on the Proposed FY16-17 Annual Budget, Wednesday, May 11, 7:00

p.m., Town Hall, 5005 52nd Avenue. Usted está invitado a la ciudad de audiencia pública de Edmonston en el

FY16-17 proyecto de presupuesto anual, miércoles, 11 de mayo de 19:00, Ayuntamiento, 5005 52ª Avenida.

For information on the proposed budget contact the

Town Administrator at 301 699-8806. Para obtener información sobre el contacto de presupuesto del administrador de la ciudad en el 301

699-8806.

Broadcast live on Comcast Channel 71 and Verizon Channel 30 beginning at 7:00 p.m., May 11th.

Current Tax Rate FY15-16: $0.66 per $ 100 AssessedProposed Tax Rate FY16-17: $ 0.6379 per $ 100 AssessedCurrent Business Personal Property Tax Rate: $1.50 per $ 100 AssessedProposed Business Personal Property Tax Rate: $ 1.50 per $ 100 Assessed

ORDINANCE 2016-O-01

Proposed Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017

Current FY15-16 Budget Proposed FY16-17 BudgetGeneral Government: $364,357 $395,163Public Works: $292,077 $327,019Police Department: $755,284 $774,874Capital Expenditures: $ 49,154 $114,292Totals: $1,460,872 $1,611,349Reserve Fund:  $262,316  $362,316Revenues: $1,560,872 $1,711,349

Copies of the Proposed Budget are available to the public at the Town Hall

Council Awards Trash contract to Bates Trucking……Bates Trucking will continue to provide trash collection service for Edmonston residents. The Mayor and Council awarded the 3 year bid to Bates at their March Town Council meeting. Premios del Consejo de contrato de la basura a Bates Camiones Camiones ......

Bates continuará proporcionando el servicio de recolección de basura para los residentes Edmonston. El Alcalde y el Consejo otorgan la oferta de 3 años para Bates en su reunión de marzo de Ayuntamiento.

Trash Pickup scheduleOur Trash Pickup schedule for the Town is a follows:Scheduled of Trash Services:

Household Trash: Tuesdays and Fridays Bulk / Volume Trash:

Wednesdays - by appointment only, to be placed on the list you must call no later than at noon on Tuesday. Call 301 773-2069 to schedule a pickup.

Yard waste: Wednesdays Recycling: Fridays

Programa de Recogido de BasuraNuestro programa de recogido de basura esta a

continuación:

Basura Regular: Martes y Viernes Basura de Abultado/Volumen:

Solamente por cita los Miércoles. Llamar a lo más tardar el martes al mediodía para anotarse en la lista. Llame 301 773-2069 para programar una recolección.

Basura de Patio: Miércoles Reciclaje: Viernes

___________________________________________________________________________________Recycling Tips

Thank you for keeping Edmonston Clean and Green!¡Gracias por mantener a Edmonston limpio y Verde!

Sustainability is our responsibility. La sostenibilidad es nuestra responsabilidad.

Use the yellow container to RECYCLE your clean:Utilice el contendor amarillo para reciclar ya

enguadados:

Glass and plastic bottles Aluminum cans Paper: newspapers, junk

mail, copy paper and phone books

Botellas de vidrio y plásticos

Latas de aluminio

Productos de papel tales como periódico, fotocopias

y guías de teléfono

Police Department Activity Occurring inJanuary 2016 February 2016

Criminal, Civil Citation, Traffic & Warrant Svc. Arrests

4 3

Traffic Arrests (other than DWI) 0 0Drive While Intoxicated Arrests 3 0Maryland Moving Violations Issued 83 45Parking Citations 20 43Recovered Stolen Autos 1 1Traffic Violation Warnings 127 36Vehicle Impounds 16 11Vehicle Safety Repair Orders 37 20

(not all calls for service result in written reports)Calls for accidents 4 3Armed Suspects 0 0Assaults 0 0Assist Fire Dept/Other Agency/Code Enforcement

23 9

Burglar Alarms 2 4Breaking & Entering Residential 0 0Breaking & Entering Commercial 0 0Carjacking 0 0Check on Welfare of Resident 4 0Customer Dispute Call 7 4Death Investigation Call 0 0Disorderly Persons 18 7Domestic Disturbance 5 3Fight in Progress 0 1Hold up Alarm 1 0Homicide 0 0Landlord Tenant Dispute 0 2Loud Noise Complaint 0 4Robbery 0 0Calls for Sounds of Gunshots 1 0Stolen Auto 0 1Suspicious Persons 3 4Suspicious Vehicles 9 3Theft 1 4Calls for Unknown Trouble 1 1Vandalism 1 1Calls for 911 Hang-ups 2 1Miscellaneous 26 36

Total Calls for Service 108 88

EDMONSTON COMMUNITY GARDEN READY TO PRODUCEHurry and reserve your plot today……only 3 plots

remaining. For more information, contact the Town Administrator at 301 699-8806. The grand opening of the garden is scheduled for May 15th at 2:00 p.m.

Edmonston COMUNIDAD JARDÍNLISTO PARA PRODUCIR

Date prisa y reservar su parcela de hoy ...... sólo 3 parcelas restantes. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el administrador de la ciudad en el 301 699-8806. La gran apertura del jardín está programada para el 15 de mayo en 14:00

Announcing Live Broadcast of the Edmonston Town Council meetings beginning March 9, 2016

Se Anuncia la Transmisión en vivo de las sesiones del Consejo de la Ciudad de Edmonston a partir del

9 de marzo, 2016

Tune to Channel 30 Verizon and/or Channel 71

on Comcast.Sintonice el canal 30 de Verizon y / o

canal 71 en Comcast

Meetings are televised the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and repeated at various times through

the month.

Las reuniones son televisadas el segundo miércoles del mes a las 19:00 y se repitieron en

varias ocasiones durante el mes.

The Bladensburg Police Department, Bladensburg COPS program, the Town of Edmonston, Cities and Town’s in Prince George’s County, Maryland are providing weatherization upgrades, funded by a MEA and DHCD grant, at no cost to the home owner if qualified, that will save you money on monthly utility bills and make your home more energy efficient.

Please contact Rod Barnes at the Edmonston Town Hall at 301 699-8806 to obtain additional information.

Prince George’s County, Maryland, homeowners must meet income criteria and be willing to provide documentation of income. Page 1 and Page 2 of Federal Income Tax Return form 1040

Number of People Living in House

Owner(s) Only Annual Income Less than:

Number of People Living in House

Owner(s) Only Annual Income Less than:

1 $65,000.00 2 $74,300.003 $83,550.00 4 $92,800.005 $100,300.00 6 $107,700.00

The following make the home ineligible for this opportunity: False Income Statements or;Aggressive dogs not being safely handled; Drug use on premises; Threats to auditor; structurally inadequate; rental property; and/or other safety or issues prohibited by grant special conditions.

In addition to the above, the following could (after inspection) also make the home ineligible:Nub and Tub wiring (means you can’t install attic insulation); Mold problem; water problem such as a hole in the roof or standing water in the basement; home sealed too tight resulting in the inability of fumes to escape through natural ventilation; major roof issues; major plumbing issues; or a Gas leak.Veterans and/or Retired Homeowners will be given preference. Please contact the Edmonston Town Hall to obtain an application. You can call 301 699-8806 and ask for Rod Barnes, Town Administrator to receive additional information.

SUMMER MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM……….The Town of Edmonston will be participating with the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s mosquito control program again this summer. The program runs from May 31, 2016 through September 21, 2016. Due to variable weather conditions and other factors, there is no guarantee that surveillance or spraying will be done in any given week even if the Town is receiving complaints.

There has been a surge in the urban mosquito population due to the introduction of the Asian tiger mosquito (ATM). The ATM displays a strong preference for breeding in small, manmade containers such as flower pots, trash cans, tires, buckets, etc. It does not breed in wetlands or waterways. Staff from the Department of Agriculture can assist residents by identifying actual ATM breeding containers, but it is the resident’s responsibility to use this information to locate and eliminate additional breeding sites on his/her property. Individuals, communities and businesses are strongly urged to take a proactive stance in the fight against the Asian tiger mosquito.

OBJECTION TO ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROLIf you have an objection to adult mosquito control at your property, you may request for an exemption from the adult mosquito control services by requesting an exemption from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Your request for exemption WILL NOT be processed unless ALL of the information requested has been supplied. You have the right to inspect, amend, or correct this information. Under State Government, Article, 10-617, Annotated Code of Maryland, this information may be generally available for public inspection. This information is not routinely shared with state, federal or local government agencies. Individuals should direct correspondence regarding this issue to: Maryland Department of AgricultureMosquito Control Section8071 Greenmead DriveCollege Park, MD 20740.

Recent Actions Taken by the Town Council:

a. Approved a Resolution to Support the Prince George’s County Municipal Collaboration FY 2016 MEA EmPOWER LMI Communities Grant Application and DHCD Sustainable Communities-Community Legacy Grant Applications.

b. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Bladensburg – Prince George’s County Municipal Collaboration (PGCMC) DHCD-Community Legacy P. G. Municipal Collaboration Grant MEA LMI Weatherization EmPOWER Communities Grant.

c. Approved Ecosite’s proposal to complete Veteran’s Park construction engineering plans to obtain DPIE permits at a cost of $2,900.00.

d. Heard that the Town was successful with a Conservation Corp member grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. The Town will have an intern for 1 year at 30 hours per week to work on environmental issues.

e. Approved working with the Neighborhood Design Center to develop a bicycle pedestrian master plan for the Town of Edmonston.

f. Authorized the installation of a speed bump in the 5100 block of the street.

g. Requested the staff to set a public hearing to hear input on designating 51st Street as a one way from Decatur to Buchanan with local access to businesses on Buchanan allowed.

h. Hired Amusements by Pony Express for Edmonston Day in the amount of $4,526.

i. Approved the location of 2 Big Belly Waste Receptacles to be located at the intersections of Decatur/Kenilworth and at Decatur/Taylor. The Town received a grant for the purchase of the receptacles.

j. Approved a contribution of $1,000 to the Port Towns Farmer’s Market that will be located in the Three Brothers Parking Lot beginning on June 4th.

k. Denied a request by Lisa Williford, 5109 Emerson to install a street light at 5109 Emerson.

l. Approved the annual Mosquito Control program with Prince George’s County. The annual cost is $1,000.

m. Approved the purchase of one new Public Works pickup in the amount of $28,523.00 from the State of Maryland contract.

n. Approved the hiring of Smith Contracting to connect the Town Hall with the Public Works Building via a water line, computer line and phone cable.

o. Approved replacing the Town Hall’s phone system at a cost of $342.29 per month for 3 years.

WALKING CLUB TO START…….

Want to enjoy the beauty of Edmonston and get some great exercise at the same time?  The Port Towns Community Health Partnership is starting a walk club every Friday at 8 a.m., beginning on Friday, June 24 at the Edmonston Recreation Center.   Each Friday throughout the summer, we will be walking

on the Anacostia Trail.   All ages are welcome.

GREEN TEAM REPORT:America In Bloom Judges coming. The Town will be hosting two judges July 11 and 12. They will be judging the community on six criteria: Overall Impression, Landscaped Areas, Urban Forestry, Heritage Preservation, Floral Displays and Environmental Efforts. The Edmonston In Bloom team (Green Team) is fast at work planning the visit. Please take a few minutes to spruce up your yard.

Last year, the Town of Edmonston won the Environmental Award. This years goal is to be the overall winner for our population category. Join the Green Team the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall to participate in helping Edmonston win the America In Bloom award.

Join us on Saturday, June 11th for the Edmonston Day Celebration and Parade. Starting with a parade at 11 a.m., along Decatur Street towards the Edmonston Recreation Building where we will have free rides, exhibitions, presentations by local artist, great music and food available

for sale.

We will have a variety of all types of music, from the Caribbean, to Norteño and Salvadorian music, along with exhibits and orientations on how to protect our environment.

Edmonston Day & Parade

Se comenzara la celebraciones con una parada a las 11am, a lo largo de la Calle Decatur hasta llegar al centro recreativo de la cuidad. Tendremos ruedas gratis, exhibiciones,

presentaciones de artistas locales, buena música y comida a la venta

Tendremos una variedad de música de todos los tipos. Música caribeña, Norteño y del Salvador. Habrá exhibiciones y demonstraciones de cómo proteger nuestro ambiente

Town of Edmonston5005 52nd Avenue Edmonston, Maryland 20781

! Noticias en Español!

Directory: www.edmonstonmd.gov Mayor Tracy Gant 240 821-4269 For Police Emergency 911

tfarrish@edmonstonmd.gov Non-Emergency Line 301 352-1200 Police Department 301 699-8805

Council Members-Ward 1Sophie Layne Bee 240-687-2622 Chief Stephen E. Walker swalker@edmonstonmd.gov

sbee@edmonstonmd.gov Selita Bennett – White 240-305-5103 Crime Hotline

swhite@edmonstonmd.gov edmerimehotline@edmonstonmd.gov

Council Members-Ward 2 Bates Trash/Bulk Trash Pickup 301 773-2069Margaret Pooley 240-353-7213

mpooley@edmonstonmd.gov Prince George’s County Council MemberJohn Johnson 240-605-0374 Andrea Harrison 301 952-3864

jjohnson@edmonstonmd.gov acharrison@co.pg.md.us Town Administrator: Foreclosure Help 1-877-462-7555Rod Barnes 785-223-1037 www.mdhope.org

rbarnes@edmonstonmd.gov Bladensburg Fire Department 301 883-7709

Town Hall / Town Clerk 301-699-8806 www.BV9FD.comtownhall@edmonstonmd.gov Call-A-Bus 301 499-8603

Public Works: Steve Ramsey Pepco 202 833-7500edmpublicworks@edmonstonmd.gov Power Outages 1-877-737-2662

Wire Down Emergency 202 872-3432Code Enforcement: Rocio Treminio Washington Gas 703 750-1000

Codeinfo@edmonstonmd.gov Smell Gas 703 750-1400

WSSC 301 206-4002 Emergency 301 206-4002Verizon FIOS 1-888-881-8161Comcast Cable 301 731-4260

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