AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8 p.m.
I.

Call meeting to order

II.

Pledge of allegiance

III.

Quorum

IV.

Agenda Additions/Deletions/Amendments

V.

Citizen Participation

VI.

Presentations

A.

Heritage Month Presentations by the Diversity Committee

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Jewish American Heritage Month
B.

Presentation of Proclamation and Certificate to Tameeka Washington

VII.

CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII.

Council Announcements

IX.

City Manager's Report

X.

Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of April 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - April 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes.pdf
B.

Approval of Proclamation P-9-22

Recognizing May 2022 as Apraxia Awareness Month in the City of Bowie

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Proclamation P-9-22.pdf
C.

Adoption of Proclamation P-10-22

Recognizing May 2022 as National Bike Month

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Proclamation P-10-22.pdf
D.

Adoption of Proclamation P-11-22

Proclaiming May 1-7, 2022 as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Bowie

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Proclamation P-11-22.pdf
E.

Approval of Letter to Prince George’s County Council in Reference to their FY 2023 Proposed Budget & Capital Improvement Program

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - County Budget Letter - FY 2023.pdf
F.

Approval of Letter to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Reference to their FY 2023 Proposed Budget/CIP

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - MNCPPC Budget Letter - FY 2023.pdf
G.

Approval of Letter to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Reference to Allen Pond Park Regional Amenity Budget Support

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - MNCPPC Budget Request - Allen Pond Park FY 2023.pdf
XI.

Old Business

A.

FY2023 Budget, CIP and Constant Yield Tax Rate

Staff will discuss Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, CIP and Constant Yield Tax Rate - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - FY2023 Budget CIP Constant Yield Tax Rate.pdf
B.

Water Filtration Rebate Program

Staff will provide Council an update on the status of the program

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Water Filtration Rebate Program Update.pdf
XII.

New Business

A.

Economic Development Strategy Presentation and Briefing

The City's consultants will present an Economic Development Strategy for the City - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Economic Development Strategy Presentation and Briefing.pdf
B.

Adoption of Resolution R-15-22

Adopting the Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023 - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - Resolution R-15-22.pdf
C.

City Water Service

Staff will update Council on the results of a fact-finding meeting with WSSC in regards to the City's water service

Documents:
  1. 20220502 - City Water Service.pdf
D.

Outdoor Restaurant Grant Program

Council will discuss the possibility of creating a grant program for small restaurants to include outdoor dining

XIII.

Adjournment

Note:  The Ethics Commission has advised that under certain circumstances, members of the public may qualify as lobbyists when they testify before the City Council. If so, the Bowie Ethics Ordinance requires that certain information be filed with the Ethics Commission. Please review the information about lobbying that is provided with the City Clerk. If you have any questions about lobbying, please contact the Ethics Commission or the Assistant City Manager.



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NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOWIE CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022 - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:00 P.M.