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Animal Control: What are the City’s pet licensing requirements? All cats, dogs, and ferrets must have a current rabies vaccination and a current Prince George’s County Pet License. Licenses may be obtained in the City’s Animal Control Office at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. (After 5 p.m. and on weekends, payment must be made by check.) A current rabies vaccination certificate is required to obtain a license. The cost of the license is $25 or just $5 if you can provide proof that the animal has been spayed or neutered. Animal Control: I lost/found a pet. What can I do? If you lose your pet, contact the Animal Control Office to make a report. If you discover a lost animal, call the Animal Control Office to have the animal picked up; or if you wish to house the lost animal, a "found" report can be taken by telephone. Animal Control: Are pets allowed to roam the neighborhood? The City Code prohibits all domestic animals (cats, dogs, ferrets, etc.) from being at-large. At-large means off the real property limits of the owner and not under restraint, by a leash, lead, or confined in a vehicle. Animal Control: The neighbor’s pet is a nuisance. What can I do? If a neighborhood pet creates a nuisance by repeatedly running at-large, intimidating pedestrians, or barking constantly, please call the City’s Animal Control Office. Be prepared to provide the following information: address of owner, description of animal, and times and dates of offense. Animal Control: How do I contact the Animal Control Office? To contact the City's Animal Control Office, stop by City Hall, call 301-809-3002 or 301-262-6200, extension 3002. Animal Control: What do I do if I suspect I have a rodent problem? |
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Cable: How do I report problems with Comcast Cable Television? Cable problems should be reported to the City’s cable provider, Comcast, at their Customer Service Office in Lanham at 301-731-4260 or log onto to their web site www.comcast.com. Recurring problems should be brought to the attention of the City’s Cable Coordinator by calling 301- 809-3031 or 301-262-6200, extension 3031, or email dmahoney@cityofbowie.org. |
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City Council: How can I keep informed about the actions of the City Council? Regular meetings of the City Council are held on the first and third
Mondays of each month at 8 p.m. The second and fourth Mondays are reserved
for worksessions regarding various issues. The public is welcome to attend
any of these sessions. Meeting agendas are available on Channel 71 (Comcast)
and Channel 10 (Verizon), are
advertised in the Bowie Blade-News, and are posted at City
Hall. Agendas may also be viewed on this web site by clicking agendas.
Council meetings and worksessions are also broadcast live on the government
channel (Comcast Channel 71 and Verizon Channel 10)
and are rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. The meetings
may also be viewed at any time as a video on City Council: Does the City inform residents about matters in their neighborhoods that may affect them? Property owners are notified by mail when a new project is planned within 500 feet of their property. Stakeholders meetings are held to provide residents and businesses with information about planned projects. Signs announcing a public hearing for a project are posted at the site. Information regarding public hearings on development or road projects is also posted on Government Channel 10 (Verizon) and 71 (Comcast), and in legal notices which appear in the Bowie Blade-News. City Council: How can I address City Council at a public meeting? Citizens are always welcome to address Council during Public Hearings on specific topics or during the Citizen Participation portion of each Regular Meeting. Citizens are given five minutes to state their position. For more information or to sign up to speak, please call the City Clerk 301-809-3029 or 301-262-6200, extension 3029, or email pfleming@cityofbowie.org. |
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City Events: What’s the best way to keep informed about City-sponsored events? Information about City events can be obtained from the City’s web site using the This Month in Bowie feature, by reading the Bowie Spotlight newsletter sent bi-monthly to all households in Bowie, by visiting our Special Events page and by tuning in to Government Channel 10 (Verizon) or 71 (Comcast). You may also call City Hall at 301-262-6200 to reach the appropriate department sponsoring a particular event. Local papers also cover upcoming City events. |
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City Information: How can I contact City offices? Call 301-262-6200 to reach any City office. Use our telephone directory to reach a City office or a particular staff person directly. You may also visit City Hall at 2614 Kenhill Drive. City Information: What is the mailing address for the City of Bowie Government? The mailing address is: Bowie City Hall City Information: What is the City’s population? According to the 2000 census, the population of the City of Bowie in 2000 was 50,269. Current estimates in 2008 place it approximately 55,831persons. For more information about the City's demographics, please contact the Planning Department at 301-809-3047 or 301-262-6200, extension 3047. To learn more about the 2000 census, visit their website at www.census.gov. More statistics about Bowie are available in the About Bowie section of this web site. City Information: Which holidays does the City of Bowie observe? City offices are closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day *** There is no refuse or recycling collection in the City on these dates. Recycling and refuse will be picked up on the next reqularly scheduled day.*** City Information: When are City offices open? City Hall offices are open for business Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Water bills may be paid during these times at the Finance Department window. The Public Works department is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To report problems or emergencies after hours, call 301-262-6200. The reception desk at City Hall is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. City Hall is closed on Sundays. |
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City Publications: What publications are available at City Hall? In addition to the City's Newsletter, the Bowie Spotlight, the Senior Newsletter, and Musings, the quarterly newsletter of the City Museums Division, there are hundreds of informational brochures available at City Hall on a variety of topics. Want to know what the regulations are about Code Compliance, what's playing at the Bowie Playhouse, how to talk to your children about drugs, what are the demographics of the City, or what programs are scheduled at the Senior Center this month? Then visit or call the Public Information Office at 301-809-3032 or 301-262-6200, extension 3032 for information or email publicinfo@cityofbowie.org. Interested parties may also view the City Code or purchase a complete
copy of the City Code ($100). The City's Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program is also available. All public records are maintained
by the City Clerk. Minutes
of City Council meetings are available in the City Clerk's Office or on
this web site. Please call the City Clerk for more information about public
records at 301-809-3029 or 301-262-6200, extension 3029 or email pfleming@cityofbowie.org. |
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City Services: What are my trash collection days? Trash is collected from City residents twice a week. If a City holiday falls on your pickup day, then there will be no collection on that day. For that week only, you will have only one trash collection. Trash, in cans or bags, should weigh no more than 50 pounds each and should be at curbside by 7 a.m. Refuse should be placed out in containers with tight-fitting covers or in strong plastic bags which prevent scattering of trash by animals and birds. Tires and items that are mostly metal (appliances, bicycles, grills, etc.) require a special pickup and may not be put out with regular refuse. Call 301-809-2344 or 301-262-6200, extension 2344 for more information. Click here for the City Refuse Collection Schedule. City Services: What is my recycling pickup day? Recycling is picked up once a week. Items to be recycled should be placed at curbside by 7 a.m. Click here to view the Recycling Collection Schedule. City Services: What items are picked up on recycling days? Glass food and beverage containers, metal and aluminum cans, plastic bottles, newspapers, office paper, junk mail, catalogs, magazines, telephone books, cardboard and paperboard are collected weekly at curbside according to the recycling collection schedule. Yard waste (grass and leaves), bagged, boxed or in cans; and branches, no larger than three inches in diameter and no longer than four feet long, tied in bundles, should only be put out for pick up on Wednesdays. Branches thicker than 3" are collected with regular trash, but should also be tied and bundled, weighing no more than 50 pounds or cut and split into fireplace size pieces of about 8 inches in diameter by 18 inches long. Household hazardous waste is collected by Prince George's
County in Upper Marlboro on Thursday and
Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. at the Brown Station Landfill. For more information call 301-883-5045. Electronics
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City Services: Does the City pick up leaves in the fall? The City's curbside leaf collection program begins in late October/early November each year. Each single-family residence in the City will be visited twice by leaf collection crews according to the published Leaf Collection Schedule. Leaves must be raked to the curb by 7 a.m. on the day scheduled for pickup. Bagged leaves are collected year round on Wednesdays, as part of the City's yard waste collection program. The curbside leaf collection schedule is published each fall in the Bowie
Spotlight, on
this website, and in local papers. Weather may disrupt
the collection schedule.
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City Services: I need to get a large item picked up. How can I do that? Large items such as mattresses, couches, etc. may be left at curbside
for pick up with your regular trash. No special call-in is required.
The only exceptions are items that are mostly metal and tires. A special
Wednesday pickup may (must) be scheduled for metal and tires by calling
301-809-2344 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Requests must be
made by Tuesday at noon for a Wednesday pickup. City Services: I just moved to Bowie. How can I set up a water and sewer account? The City of Bowie Water and Sewer System serves most homes in the City that are located north of MD Route 50 in the Levitt-built sections, as well as the Heather Hills section. If you are moving to one of these areas, you should come to the Cashier Window at City Hall to apply for service. You will be required to pay a $50 deposit, (which will be applied to your final bill when you move) and a $25 non-refundable account processing fee. At the same time, you may pick up a "Welcome to Bowie" information packet and a recycling bucket at the front reception desk. To determine whether or not you are served by City of Bowie Water and Sewer Service, please call 301-809-2344 or view the list below. If you are moving to one of the other areas of the City, served by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), call 301- 206-4001 for information on setting up your new account. Don’t forget to stop by City Hall to pick up your "Welcome" packet and recycling bucket! Neighborhoods served by City of Bowie Water System |
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Code Compliance: How do I know what the City Code requires? Contact the Code Compliance Office at Bowie City Hall by calling 301-809-3008 or 301-262-6200, extension 3008, or visit Room 201 to learn about what the City requires of residents. A brochure entitled " City of Bowie Code Compliance Program" is available in the office or will be mailed upon request. Click here for more information about the Code Compliance Program. Code Compliance: Can I rent out my home? Yes. Residential property owners must obtain a City rental license before they may lease a dwelling to another person or family. There is a fee for this license. No license is required when at least one of the property owners resides at the residence, or when the landlord/tenant relationship is between parent and child. All rental properties are subject to a periodic inspection, which is conducted by a City Code Compliance Officer. The owner is responsible for ensuring compliance with City Codes. Code Compliance: What type of projects require City/County permits? Residents must obtain County and City building permits for home improvement projects, including fences over four feet high, additions, basement and garage renovations, decks and porches. Code Compliance: How do I obtain home improvement building permits? County permit application must be made first, by bringing site and project plans to the County offices in Largo. Call 301-883-5784 for information or directions. Once the County permit has been issued, applicants must come to Room 201 at Bowie City Hall to apply for a City permit. Work may begin when the City permit has been issued. For more information about City permits, call 301- 809-3008 or 301-262-6200 or email rsharp@cityofbowie.org |
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Community Planning: How can I find out the status of development projects? Information about the current status of a particular development project can be obtained by calling the City Planning Office at 301- 809-3047 or 301-262-6200, extension 3047. Your call will be directed to the City Planner responsible for that project. A document summarizing development and highway projects planned in and around the City of Bowie is published annually by the City Planning Office. Copies are available at City Hall. Click here to view the Development Sites Outline. Community Planning: Can I get a copy of the site plan for my property? The City does not have site plans for each homeowner’s site. In most instances, a house location survey is required at the time of settlement and will be included with a homeowner’s settlement paperwork. The Planning Office does have subdivision record plats which show the lots and streets in a development. Community Planning: How do I find out the zoning classification for my property? Zones for all Bowie neighborhoods are listed in the Bowie-Collington-Mitchellville Master Plan. Residents may contact the Zoning Information Office at Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission for information about the Master Plan at 301- 952-3195. A copy of this document is also kept in the City’s Planning Office at City Hall and may be viewed by the public. |
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Elected Officials: Who are Bowie’s elected officials? Bowie elects a Mayor and six Councilmembers. The current City Council was elected in November 2005. The next election will take place on November 6, 2007. G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor Bowie City Council information Other elected officials representing Bowie: United States Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, 5th Congressional DistrictUnited States Congressman Albert Wynn, 4th Congressional District United States
Senator Ben Cardin Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson Prince George’s County Councilmember Ingrid Turner, 4th Councilmanic
District For telephone numbers and addresses view the Public Officials Directory. |
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Elections: When is the next City election? The next City election will take place on November 3, 2009. Elections: How do I register to vote in City elections? If you are registered to vote with Prince George’s County and live in the corporate limits of the City of Bowie, then you are automatically registered to vote in City elections. If you need to register for County and City elections, you may call the Board of Elections for Prince George’s County at 301- 952-3270 for information and forms. Voter registration forms are also available in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or at any Motor Vehicle Administration office. If you wish to register only for City elections, you must complete a City registration form. Please call 301-809-3029 or 301-262-6200, extension 3029, email pfleming@cityofbowie.org or visit the City Clerk’s office to obtain a form. Voter registration rolls close 30 days before an election. Click here for more information on registering to vote or running for City office. |
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Employment: How can I find out about City Job Openings? Openings are posted on the City’s web site and at City Hall. Positions are also advertised in local papers. Job Openings. |
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Various teams and organizations have scheduled time at the City gym. During open gym sessions the gym may only be used by City residents, living within the corporate limits of the City. The purchase of annual membership card is required. The cost of the membership card is $10/year for youth (6-17) and $30/year for adults (18-54). There is no charge for those older than 54 years of age. Open gym sessions may vary by season. Please contact the gym directly for more information at 301-809-2388 or email the Gymnasium at gymfrontdesk@cityofbowie.org Gymnasium: What are the hours of operation?
Gymnasium: What facilities does the gymasium have? The facility consists of two full sized basketball courts (one 84' x 50' and the other 90' x 50') overlaid with two intermediate basketball courts (74' x 42') and overlaid with five volleyball courts (30' x 60'), which can also be used for young basketball players. The gym can be partioned into quarters with ceiling to floor curtains to allow for various activities at the same time. The facility also includes two team rooms that can be divided into four smaller rooms, a sitting and concession area, and office and storage rooms. Ice Arena: What are the hours of operation for the Bowie Ice Arena? The Ice Arena is open daily for various practices by clubs and teams. Public Skating Sessions vary from day to day and are subject to change. The Ice Arena is closed during the months of May and June each year. Call the Ice Arena at 301- 809-3090 for more information or email crobertson@cityofbowie.org. Ice Arena: Are lessons offered? Skating and hockey lessons are offered throughout the year. Skating lessons are offered at all levels, beginning at 18 months of age. Skate rental is included with the lesson fee. Hockey classes are offered on Mondays and Saturdays. All other classes are scheduled on Friday mornings, Saturday mornings, or Thursday afternoons. Call the Ice Arena at 301- 809-3090 for a schedule of class times or for more information. Ice Arena: How much does it cost to skate at the Ice Arena? Admission Rates: (as of July 1, 2006) Group Rates (10 or more): Adults $4.00 Family Discounts ($12 for up to five family members) are available at designated family public sessions only. (Does not include skate rental fee.) |
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Museums: What museums are available in the City? Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Drive Bowie Railroad Station and Huntington Museum Eleventh Street and Chestnut Avenue in Old Bowie The Belair Stable Museum 2385 Belair Drive The Old Town Bowie Welcome Center & Interactive Children's Museum 8606
Chestnut Avenue The Radio and Television Museum 2608 Mitchellville Road The Prince George’s Genealogical Library 12219 Tulip Grove Drive Museums: Directions Click here for directions to Belair Mansion, Belair Stable, Genealogical Library, Bowie Railroad Station and Huntington Museum, Welcome Center and The Radio and Television Museum. Museums: What are the fees for rental of Belair Mansion? Complete rental policy and more rental information Rental Fees: Cover the entire function from initial set up through final clean-up. Additional use of Belair, such as a wedding rehearsal the day preceding the wedding, will be scheduled and billed as an additional rental function. There are no special fee considerations for any groups or individuals.
Security Deposit: For all rentals, a refundable security deposit of $500.00 is required 30 days in advance. Call 301-575-2488 or email museumrental@cityofbowie.org for more information about renting the Belair Mansion. Museums: What is the history of Bowie? Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fourth largest city in the State of Maryland. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town grew up around the Bowie Station, and emerged as an important rail town. It was subsequently renamed Bowie in honor of Governor Bowie. In 1957, the firm of Levitt and Sons acquired the Belair Estate, the original colonial plantation of Governor Samuel Ogle, where it developed the residential community of "Belair at Bowie". Two years later the Town of Bowie annexed the Levitt properties, and then it re-incorporated as a city in 1963. The City’s Belair Mansion (circa 1745), was the plantation home of Governor Samuel Ogle, and his son Governor Benjamin Ogle. In the first half of the 20th Century, the Mansion was also the home of William Woodward. Belair Stable, on the Belair Estate, was part of the famous "Belair Stud", one of the country’s premier racing stables in the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Until its closing in 1957, Belair was the oldest continually operated thoroughbred horse farm in the country. |
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Parks and Recreation: What kind of parks are in the City? The City maintains six parks and is home to numerous other parks and play areas maintained by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. See the "Leisure Activities" section for more information about recreational opportunities in the City. Parks and Recreation: How can I find out if a ballfield is closed? To learn if a City ballfield has been closed because of bad weather or poor field conditions, click the ballfield status link or call 301- 262-6200. The call is answered by an automated system. Weekdays during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., press 3 for ballfield status line, then 2 for field line, then 1 for field status. After-hours, please dial the same number, then select 3 for ballfield status, and then 1 for field status. |
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Playhouse: What is the Bowie Playhouse?
Bowie Community Theater (BCT) - 301-805-0219. 2nd Star Productions - 301-858-7245. Playhouse: How can I reserve the Bowie Playhouse for my group? |
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Police/Public Safety: Does the City have its own police force? In November 2005, the voters approved an advisory question regarding the establishment of a city police department. City Council authorized the creation of the department in December 2005. It is expected that it will take up to five years to establish a full police department. For more information on this subject, go to the police department page. Police/Public Safety: How Do I Contact the Bowie Police Department? Emergency Response: 911 Public Safety: Who do I call in the case of emergencies? Emergency calls should always be directed to "911". Public Safety: Does the City fund its own fire department? The City of Bowie does not fund its own fire department. Fire and emergency services are provided in Prince George’s County through a combination of volunteer and paid firefighters. Each year the City of Bowie makes a substantial contribution to the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department to fund Volunteer Fire Department activities and equipment acquisition. Public Safety: What can the City do about speeding on my street? The City is currently conducting an aggressive Speed Reduction Program in an effort to reduce speeding on our streets. The program has two components:
To request speed enforcement or to have the radar trailer located on your street, call 301- 809-3079 or 301-262-6200, extension 3079 or email acreveling@cityofbowie.org or click here for more information about the City’s Speed Reduction Program. |
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Senior Services: Are there assisted living facilities in Bowie? Yes. Call the Senior Center at 301- 809-2300 or 301-262-6200, extension 2300 to obtain information about assisted living facilities located in Bowie and the nearby vicinity. Senior Services: Are there any senior citizen apartments in Bowie? The following communities, developed for seniors, are located within the City:
Senior Services: Does the City provide transportation for senior citizens? The City of Bowie Senior Transportation Services operates and provides transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities within the municipal limits of the City. This includes door-to-door transportation for medical appointments, shopping, Senior Center activities, senior clubs, and other needs, as scheduling and resources permit. Service is provided Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays. Call the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance to schedule transportation. Appointments are on a "first come, first served" basis. The Senior Center telephone number is 301- 809-2324 or 301-262-6200, extension 2324. Senior Services: Is there a service available that provides for delivery of meals to homebound individuals? There are two sources for meal delivery to homebound individuals:
Senior Services: I recently retired and would like to know what kind of activities are available to senior citizens? The Bowie Senior Center is located at 14900 Health Center Drive. It provides a program that consists of a broad range of activities and services for older persons including:
For more information, contact the Senior Center at 301- 809-2300 or 301-262-6200, extension 2300. |
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Street Lights: How do I report street light outages? To report a street light outage or malfunction, call the City’s Public Works Office between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 301- 809-2344 or complete the online street light outage reporting form. You may also email jtayman@cityofbowie.org. Please be prepared to provide the following information::
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Taxes: What do our City taxes pay for? City taxes pay for services provided by the City government. These services include residential trash collection and curbside recycling collection, street and bike trail maintenance, snow removal, street lighting, storm drainage control, parks and recreational facilities, youth and family counseling, senior services, housing and property inspections, and animal control, among others. Taxes: How can I calculate my City taxes? For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, the City’s property tax rate is $.352 per $100 of assessed valuation. Real property is assessed by the State at 100% of its appraised market value. Therefore, a home valued at $300,000 would have an assessed valuation of $300,000 and a City property tax levy of $1,056. This will provide an approximation of your City property taxes. Personal property used in a business is assessed at 100% of its depreciated value as reported in annual business filings with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Therefore a business with property valued at $100,000 would owe $880 ($.88 per $100 of assessed valuation) in personal property tax. Taxes: How do I pay my City taxes? The City real property tax is collected by Prince George’s County as a part of the County property tax bill, payable to the Prince George’s County Treasurer by September 30 of each year. For properties with mortgages, real property taxes are often paid directly by your mortgage company out of your escrow account. Businesses in the City will receive a personal property tax bill directly from the City, and may pay by mail or in person at the Cashier Window at City Hall. |
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Problems with the electric, gas, telephone service, or WSSC should be reported directly to your service provider for repair. For situations where the utility service provider fails to resolve a problem, please call the City Manager’s Office at 301- 809-3075, 301-262-6200, extension 3075 or email jfitzwater@cityofbowie.org. Water or sewer problems for residents using the Bowie water system should be reported to 301-809-2342 or 301-809-2344. BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC The following information is provided as a service to City residents. It is taken from the BGE website. The City of Bowie is not responsible for the accuracy of the information nor for resolution of service problems logged. Website: www.bge.com BGE Emergencies Power Outage Residential Customer Service Business Customer Service WASHINGTON GAS Website: www.washingtongas.com Gas Emergencies: If you smell gas, or if you have an emergency involving natural gas, leave the area immediately, and call Washington Gas at 703-750-1400 or 1-800- 752-7520. Customer Service (703) 750-1000 - Main WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION The following information is provided as a service to City residents. It is taken from the WSSC website. The City of Bowie is not responsible for the accuracy of the information nor for resolution of service problems logged. Website: www.wssc.dst.md.us Important Numbers: Main Switchboard 301-206-9772 |
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Water and Sewer Service: How do I pay my water and sewer bill? Bills are mailed quarterly and are due 20 days after the billing date. Payment may be made by mailing a check or money order to City Hall, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20715. Payment may also be made in person at the Cashier Window. For more information about your City of Bowie Water and Sewer bill please call 301-809-3016 or 301-262-6200, extension 3016. |
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Youth & Family Services: My family is having problems; how can I request help with family therapy? On Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. a counselor is available for call-ins or walk-ins. Families with children up to age 18 who are residents of Bowie or the local surrounding Prince George's County area, may call 301- 809-3033 or 301-262-6200, extension 3033 to speak with this counselor. The counselor will complete an intake report with you by telephone or in person if you have come to the office. As soon as possible, a counselor will be assigned to work with your family. That counselor will then contact you to schedule an appointment for you and your family. Youth & Family Services: Is there a fee for counseling services? Bowie Youth & Family Services provides free counseling services to eligible families who reside within the corporate limits of the City of Bowie.. Contributions are encouraged. Contributors can participate by directly giving to Bowie Youth & Family Services, or through the United Way of Central Maryland, P.O. Box 1576, 22 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21203-1576, by designating Bowie Youth & Family Services #3769. Youth & Family Services: Do you offer parenting groups? Yes. A variety of groups are offered according to the needs of the community. The types of groups include: Active Parenting; "My Family and Me" -- Separation/Divorce Group; and, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Group. Other groups are developed as needed. Groups are led by staff counselors. Group sessions usually run in the Spring and Fall. There is a small charge for the groups, to cover the cost of materials provided to the participants. Youth & Family Services: How can I register for the Teen Job Bank? Our Teen Job Bank provides a valuable community service to youth, senior citizens, and others in the City. Through the Job Bank, teens ages 13 - 18 may be hired for occasional lawn/yard work, snow shoveling, baby-sitting, housework, and other odd jobs. Teens may call or stop by the Youth & Family Services office at City Hall to obtain a Job Bank application. Once it is completed, signed by a parent or guardian, and returned, the applicant will be added to our Job Bank. Please call 301- 809-3033 or 301-262-6200, extension 3033 to request an application, or to request the Job Bank list of teens willing to work for a fee. |
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