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Ward 5 Special Election - Information for Candidates
Date
Information is available online for candidates interested in running for the Ward 5 City Council seat. The election will be held on July 17. The deadline to submit petitions is June 27.
Piney Branch Construction News
May 5, 2012
FROM SHA:
Crews will begin the final phase of a $2 million safety and resurfacing project on a two-mile section of MD 320 (Piney Branch Road) between the DC city line and MD 193 (University Boulevard) beginning this Sunday night, May 6, at 9 p.m. Weather permitting, the project should be complete late July. During this phase, SHA will grind (remove top layer of pavement), patch and resurface all lanes of Piney Branch Road, as well as restripe the roadway.
Through late July, crews will close one lane in both directions of MD 320 at 9 p.m., then two lanes in both directions at 11 p.m. nightly, Sunday through Thursday. All lanes will be open by 5 a.m. daily. Parking restrictions will be in place during construction, so motorists should allow extra time to locate alternate parking. Vehicles will be towed if parked illegally during construction.
Flower Ave Green Street Bid Responses
April 23, 2012
The bid responses from the upcoming Flower Avenue Green Street Project RFP (request for proposals) are now available. The responses are posted to the document section of the Flower Avenue Green Street Project page, alongside all other relevant documents posted for the project to date.
The Takoma Park Arts and Humanities Commission is seeking applications for its new Recycling Artist–in-Residence Program. Area artists working with re-cycled materials are encouraged to apply for this two-month summer residency. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 30. Additional information and the Application Form are available HERE.
Executive Search Services for the Selection of a New Police Chief RFP
April 5, 2012
The City of Takoma Park is currently requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide executive search services for the selection of a new Police Chief. Bids are due April 24, 2012.
FAP No. SRTS-1(913) E/State Contract No. AX352B51
Three Year Indefinite Quantities Sidewalk and Streetscape Construction Contract
March 30, 2012
A public Bid opening took place at the City of Takoma Park Community Center at 3:30 pm, Thursday February 23, 2012 in the presence of the representatives from Garcete Construction, Rubin-Co. Inc., Romero Construction Inc. and Fort Myer Construction Corporation. A total of nine (9) bids were received. Bid evaluation, approval and contract award are in progress. Tabulated bid results are available for download here.
May 18: Bike To Work Day in Takoma Park!
March 15, 2012
On Friday May 18, 2012 you're invited to join over 10,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Bike to Work Day is a free event for both new and experienced bicycle commuters throughout the Washington metropolitan region. Those who register and attend one of 59 regional pit stops will receive a free Bike to Work Day T-Shirt*, food, drinks, and a chance at winning bicycles or other great raffle prizes. (*T-Shirt supplies are limited to first 11,000 who register).
Three pit stops will be in Takoma Park this year, welcoming folks cycling to work, school, or Metro with refreshments, giveaways and the opportunity to win prizes:
- Gazebo in Old Town
- Sligo Creek Trail at New Hampshire Avenue
- Takoma/Langley Crossroads (by the Starbucks) To learn more and register online, see: http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/
Bio Retention Project Designed For Prince Georges and Circle Avenues
March 2, 2012
The following documents detail the plans for a bio-retention basin to be located on City property at Prince Georges and Circle Avenues. The project will begin construction this Spring or Summer. The bio-retention basin will replace a traditional stormwater inlet and pipe system currently located in that area. In addition to the environmentally sound design, the project will include the removal of invasive plants and replacement with native plants as part of a landscaping design. Please contact the City Engineer for additional information.
The Public Works department is currently requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to establish a contract with the City of Takoma Park for stormwater system cleaning and video inspection.
The City of Takoma Park is pleased to introduce the Façade Easement Program, which provides matching funds to business and property owners for physical improvements to building exteriors and their surroundings. The program will provide a dollar for dollar match up to 50% of the overall cost for eligible improvement expenses, with a minimum value of $2,000 and a maximum value of $10,000 per storefront. Similar easement and grant programs from past years for façade-related improvements have had significant positive impacts on the City's commercial areas.
Please download the letter below outlining the eligible areas in the city, types of improvements covered in the program, and details on an information session on February 28 at the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium. The application deadline is March 31, 2012 and applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss potential improvements with staff prior to making a submission. For more information, contact Erkin Ozberk at (301) 891-7213 or ErkinO@takomagov.org.
PEPCO has been developing work plans for regular maintenance pruning along low voltage delivery lines around the City. They will be working on the single and vertical triple lines that residential service wires connect to. PEPCO foresters are determining what areas need pruning and are inspecting nearby trees for faults.
If a tree with a significant fault is found where failure might cause the tree to damage wires, PEPCO is asking permission from the City and the homeowner for removal. If the tree is dead, hazardous, or scores in the 1% range, according to the factors listed in the City Code, permission to remove will be given. A 1% ranked tree is likely to need removal within a few years and it seems sensible to allow these removals at no cost to the property owners. Since the property owners will get the declining tree removed at no cost to them, it is strongly encouraged that they replant new trees to replace the lost canopy.
PEPCO is also removing City trees from the right of way that are agreed to be hazardous or near death. After the tree removal work is completed, the City will bring in a contractor to grind stumps in the right of way; home owners will be responsible for stumps on their own property. The planting spaces that become vacant will be added to the City's potential tree planting inventory and the City will replace the tree when it schedules replanting on that street.
Information About Washington Adventist Hospital's Request to Move
December 2, 2011
Information about Washington Adventist Hospital's request to move and a questionnaire to find out your thoughts are in the December issue of the Takoma Park Newsletter. An online version of the questionnaire is available HERE and background information from the Certificate of Need evidentiary hearing is available HERE.
Fair Return Rent Petition Regulations
November 22, 2011
Attention tenants: If your landlord in Takoma Park has filed a fair return rent increase petition your rent could increase beyond the current rent stabilization allowance.
The City of Takoma Park has made the return rent petition regulation available for download. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. Download the document here. (PDF)
Ward 6 - New Sidewalk Proposal
October 6, 2011
The rollplan documents for the new Ward 6 proposal are now available. The two PDF documents can be downloaded below.
Washington Gas Service Line Replacement Project Web Page For Project Tracking
July 6, 2011
The City has set up a page on the City's website for the upcoming Washington Gas service line replacement project in Old Takoma. The page can be accessed at www.takomaparkmd.gov/washingtongas. The page will post updates as they become available. Currently the page has a copy of the informational letter provided by Washington Gas, the City permit copy, the list of affected addresses and contact information. A schedule for the project has not yet been established. There is also the option for users to request notice via email or text whenever the page is updated.
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