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During council questions, members asked whether the grant contained any new stipulations or federal requirements that would affect the city’s obligations. Mr. Someron said he had reviewed the agreement and did not identify new stipulations such as federal certification or other language that would raise compliance concerns. Council requested that staff provide the grant documentation to the council if any additional questions arise.

The grant agreement was reported as an administrative update; council did not take separate formal action on the item during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported that a signed HUD grant agreement was received this week, securing funding for a service coordinator at Green Ridge House for another year; council asked staff and received confirmation there were no new grant stipulations identified in the review.","taxTitle","Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland","taxId",70652,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6158439,"Greenbelt to seek federal earmark and issue RFPs for youth center roof and solar after sewage closure",144,949000,1093000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005&start=949&end=1093","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005/thumbnail_949000.jpg","/articles/6158439/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Greenbelt-to-seek-federal-earmark-and-issue-RFPs-for-youth-center-roof-and-solar-after-sewage-closure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158439-836de4204fcef63eabfd6374a0d41909/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179586&Signature=gbZFukRO74NW3kIu7R~58FoFkwdgG21FjvfcaaKiM0PQ621pCPzoel38fok9p1fELxIzB34n3wT3shJtyw663HG-dhbxQQxPKTMmV7nzUbZP3HyG5Ds7Oc6SUF0nL-xNFf~jGf7B1iPhzIwXCA54uURoxphMTijyObPKG3pWqV6o76mXUxIigah-ajtBxJTxZR4yUr5rEPPyWVGgbbrk6d8VCjhWFGBAJ66rpCOpkwtKHEEYA9uVALWcekpohVPBGY3UdB~um82Hgpie-EHwDIvMDUi9reZyhAVPPxgZjSB6SqlKEI7lFBRWIaUGhZ-7JCCkitVObIMA~GlWEriD0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Mr. Someron reported the Greenbelt Youth Center was briefly closed because of a sewage backup; staff said crews are working to clear and repair sewer lines so scheduled summer camps can open. The city manager said staff view this as urgent because several summer camps are oversubscribed and start within days.

Mr. Someron told council the city has submitted federal earmark requests for the youth center roof and that the city’s federal delegation previously supported a $250,000 earmark for the project. He said the delegation has endorsed the youth center roof request and the city will pursue funding that could support both a full roof replacement and a rooftop solar generation system. To prepare, the city will issue two requests for proposals: one for full roof replacement and a second for solar panel installation, and staff expects to release both RFPs in the coming weeks.

The manager also reported the city received a signed HUD grant agreement this week to continue funding a service coordinator position for Green Ridge House (see separate item). He said legal review related to NEPA analyses is complete and that staff will provide additional details if council requests them.

Mr. Someron outlined other administrative preparations: vaccine/flu clinic planning in partnership with county and community providers, microchipping plans led by the animal shelter, façade improvement grant work for Roosevelt Center, and safety planning for Fourth of July events (including potential road closures and shuttles to reduce parking demand).","City staff reported a sewage backup that briefly closed the youth center and said federal earmark requests are pending to fund a roof replacement and an accompanying solar installation; the city will issue two RFPs for roof replacement and rooftop solar.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6158444,"Greenbelt council to send governor letter offering partnership on reparations work",515,1393000,1908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005&start=1393&end=1908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005/thumbnail_1393000.jpg","/articles/6158444/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Greenbelt-council-to-send-governor-letter-offering-partnership-on-reparations-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158444-9d28bc3fb74e624ae0bcd7215d665828/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179586&Signature=cAWHRX59zSOaaAr8UYDaaE8Aw4b~4zjwPa5lX5-V3ZS~-L4m-BkoCSeUX5STbVgAljAlfXGcLWmoWOJ3recCmNXI9Fo6RZm7fZ0MJUtS41oUcw3esXiZCYckhOFFu7iuvQMn~EIAgAE0ssKdS-Tgo-r0eT9vQY8Em4zpRTysBL1iHY9aAjYt4W~ncTZkiYhikNM3Ig-f6romvNrQWCKroeo-a6uAFrLr~vHJSB9opZmevSVuwhmoaV8xKsp32J8vYxwsOerw58wSMkO62~UjbJ0cjBiIuh94HEiyqmvSrAZiFitAI3QpdwMXcXqtXCKscFRPk9Elga3XSunXIBu0mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Greenbelt City Council voted to send a revised letter to Maryland’s governor about the statewide reparations process and the work of Greenbelt’s Reparations Commission. The council asked staff to add language that emphasizes partnership between the state and Greenbelt’s local commission and to explicitly reference Indigenous peoples alongside African Americans.

Councilmember Pompey described the state legislation creating a statewide reparations committee and noted the governor vetoed that bill. Pompey told the council the city should remind the governor of Greenbelt’s local work and seek a cooperative relationship should the state process move forward. Other council members urged a tone of partnership rather than confrontation and recommended waiting until the legislature’s likely veto‑override effort concludes; representatives of the city manager and several councilmembers said they still favored sending the letter now, framed as collaborative.

Councilmember Pompey moved and council approved a motion to send the letter with the proposed edits, including a paragraph tying the statewide work to Greenbelt’s existing efforts and an explicit mention of Indigenous peoples. Councilmembers emphasized the letter would not preclude future engagement with the legislature and that more substantive coordination could follow if the state override proceeds.

The motion carried on a voice vote.","The Greenbelt City Council approved a letter to the governor about the state reparations study, asking that the statewide effort partner with Greenbelt's local reparations commission and suggesting edits to emphasize collaboration and recognition of Indigenous peoples.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":91,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6158449,"Greenbelt council approves one‑year 'Save As You Throw' pilot for trash fees starting Jan. 1",4326,6234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005&start=1908&end=6234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458497-78e4f0f2db286f950fbc47dc539bf005/thumbnail_1908000.jpg","/articles/6158449/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Greenbelt-council-approves-oneyear-Save-As-You-Throw-pilot-for-trash-fees-starting-Jan-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158449-0832b29785b177971ed48d9d06e04b04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179586&Signature=PmQ8YUGZjWhY78UVbhr2H4jJ8V8k~NCpZtyYSoEakTF5H~xdniTqyl5OjVIaHqyW2x~vbbpHJmgaxXJUq6uDcx1k8MTjFIsIO6-MuYuk9XWS~xNNV-m~zxrOGsjouUvgBzdPNbSPaE8KtzraBcQ56JdcKbDQICG4XksB1sWINLgTGMX-hJ4RDvNGGtO0t6IDnlm6nA~YxLxLlYviQ9v-eCkJY6vLQ-mlEtkXbq2zRwa0hC-u127Bs0yo3OnHyU9HQtukE-YIZa5xaPA5xXuww58pxlvhIl5LrnHjNyAQLar7audD3DqaZ7WSnL9zP1aHwZcartzckYy5VUVjyQbeHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Greenbelt City Council voted unanimously to authorize a one‑year pilot of a “Save As You Throw” (pay‑as‑you‑throw) trash fee program beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The pilot sets a proposed base residential fee of $240 per year for households that buy city‑approved trash bags and an opt‑out annual fee of $380 for households that do not participate. The council also approved continuing the curbside food‑scrap pilot for 410 existing participating accounts with a proposed city subsidy of $14.13 per household per month and a $5 monthly participant contribution.

Council members said the program is intended to reduce landfill disposal and increase recycling by making part of each household’s trash fee proportional to the amount of landfill waste it generates. The council instructed staff to draft an ordinance implementing the pilot and to return with the ordinance for formal readings and public comment (first reading in July, second in August if scheduled).

The pilot’s mechanics presented to council call for retail sale of city‑approved bags in local stores; most of the fee beyond the base or opt‑out charge would be collected through bag sales and remitted to the city via a third‑party administrator. Presenters said typical bag prices in the proposal are: 8‑gallon small bag (about $0.80), 13‑gallon medium bag ($1.25), and 33‑gallon large bag ($2). Households would purchase the number and size of bags they need; collectors would look for the city‑approved bags when picking up trash. Staff and presenters said the pilot assumes initial household participation rates commonly seen in other municipalities of roughly 40–60 percent, which affects revenue projections and the city’s net gain compared with a flat fee.

Public works and finance staff described implementation tasks: staff training for collection crews and billing, an outreach campaign to educate residents and retailers, coordination with the vendor (WasteZero) to stock bags at local stores and to manage remittances, and a simple enforcement procedure based on stickers and warning notices for noncompliance. Dr. Robles, Public Works staff, said existing pickup crews already note noncompliant containers and leave a written notice when items are not collected, and that crews would follow similar procedures for bag compliance.

Council and residents repeatedly raised concerns about equity and logistics. Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) representatives asked how the co‑op’s billing and already‑paid GHI fees would be reconciled because GHI’s fiscal year starts Jan. 1 and many GHI members prepay trash costs; staff said the January start date gives time to coordinate. Staff reported there are about 2,300 residential accounts served by city collection; about 1,600 of those accounts are GHI members and roughly 900 are non‑GHI households. City staff said it can assume billing for GHI accounts if GHI prefers to stop handling billing for the city, but that change would require additional city administrative work.

Presenters and staff said WasteZero offered to support setup and retailer outreach without upfront cost to the city; WasteZero would retain a small portion of bag revenue to cover its services but the bulk of bag purchase revenue would be returned to the city. Staff said the city currently charges $280 per year for residential collection, and the recently adopted budget includes a planned flat increase to $336; Prince George’s County’s comparable per‑household fee was cited at about $356.32 per year. Proponents said the pilot’s projected revenue at reasonable participation rates would exceed the city’s flat‑fee revenue and could fund the continued food‑scrap program beyond the USDA grant period.

The council asked staff to address remaining operational questions (retailer participation, counterfeit bag risk, fraud prevention, and fine/enforcement details) before final ordinance adoption. The pilot was approved as a policy direction to draft an ordinance; council members emphasized the program remains subject to the full ordinance process and public hearings.

The council set a one‑year evaluation period; staff will report back with participation, revenue, waste diversion, and recommended adjustments before any long‑term change.","The Greenbelt City Council voted unanimously to implement a one‑year 'Save As You Throw' pilot beginning Jan. 1 that changes how residents pay for trash service, sets a $240 annual base rate for participants, a $380 opt‑out rate, and continues a subsidized curbside food‑scrap pilot for 410 households.","actionData","errors"]

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