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City of Bowie
Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026
Council Chambers - 8 p.m.
AGENDA
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. QUORUM
IV. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/AMENDMENTS
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. Diversity Committee Presentation on Women's History Month
VII. CITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VIII. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
X. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Adoption of Resolution R-34-26 Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements
of Section 61 “Purchasing and Contracting” of the Charter of the City of Bowie
and Awarding a Contract to Motive Technologies, Inc. in the Amount of
$14,256.00 for the Purchase of Fleet Management Technologies with Related
Software Solutions, By Piggybacking a Sourcewell Contract
B. Adoption of Resolution R-35-26 Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase Order to
KCI Technologies, Inc. for Task Order/RFP#11-04 in the Amount of $75,099.48
in Accordance with the Master Contract Approved on January 7, 2019
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Ordinance O-3-26 - Amending the Adopted Budget for the Fiscal
Year Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2026, as Embodied in
Ordinance O-4-25 and Amended by Ordinances O-11-25, O-13-25, and O-1-26,
to Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $142,100 for a Network Connectivity
Redundancy Project and Fiber Optic Network Expansion Project, and to
Appropriate $67,600 to Replace Tasers for the Police Department and to
Account for the Receipt of a Grant From Prince Georges County and Allocate
the Grant Funds to Certain Services - Public Hearing/Eligible for Action
B. Bowie Brighter Strategic Plan
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request for Council Approval - New Speed Camera Locations
B. Opportunities for County Funding
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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.
This meeting will be televised live on Verizon Channel 10 and Comcast Channel 71 and
996, repeated on 3/18/2026 and 3/21/2026 at 7:00 p.m., and web-streamed live.
For a closed-captioned version of the meeting video, please go
to https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofbowiemd/playlists and select the 2026 Council
Meetings list. Once the meeting video opens, be sure to click on “CC” button to turn on
closed captioning.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOWIE CITY COUNCIL - MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 -
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:00 P.M.
City of Bowie
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Nick Spurgeon, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Diversity Committee Presentation on Women's History Month
DATE: 03/12/2026
The City of Bowie Diversity Committee will conduct a brief presentation in recognition of Women’s
History and Heritage Month. This annual observance celebrates the vital contributions women have
made to history, culture, and society, while honoring their lasting impact on our community and
nation.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 20260316 - WHM Presentation Diversity Committee
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Bowie City Council Meeting Presentation - Diversity Committee
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Presented by: Awo Osei-Anto - Diversity Committee Vice Chair
Staff Liaison: Allyssa Jarrett ajarrett@cityofbowie.org
Women’s History Month 2026
Good evening, Council members and Acting Mayor, I am pleased to represent the Diversity
Committee to recognize the women who have shaped our nation, our state, and our own
community of Bowie. Women’s history is foundational to American history and women have
been an integral part of society, from our classrooms to our boardrooms, churches, homes, and
our civic life.
Women’s History Month began as Women’s History Week in 1980, when President Jimmy
Carter issued the first presidential proclamation recognizing the contributions of women to the
United States. In 1987, after sustained advocacy by educators and historians, Congress expanded
the observance to the full month of March. The movement grew from grassroots efforts to ensure
that women’s contributions, often overlooked or minimized, would be honored and integrated
into our shared understanding of who we are as a nation.
The strides women have made over the last century are profound. They broke barriers in
education, entering professions once closed to them. Women have shaped public policy,
advanced scientific discovery, built businesses, led movements for civil rights and social justice,
and strengthened families across generations. Here in Maryland, Prince George’s County, and
Bowie, we have excellent examples of women who have been central to civic leadership,
education, public service, and entrepreneurship.
And yet, while much progress has been made, challenges remain. Women continue to experience
wage disparities compared to men. Women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented in
senior leadership positions across sectors. Many shoulder a disproportionate share of caregiving
responsibilities while navigating careers. Access to affordable childcare, maternal health
disparities, and economic security in retirement remain pressing concerns. Recognizing
Women’s History Month means honoring achievements, but it also means acknowledging the
work that still lies ahead.
The story of women in America is one of persistence, leadership, and courage. It is a story that
continues to unfold in cities like Bowie, where women are shaping the next chapter.
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In that spirit, the Diversity Committee would like to highlight several accomplished women with
strong ties to Bowie, Prince George’s County, and Maryland who exemplify leadership and
service.
Dr. Aminta H. Breaux - President, Bowie State University
Dr. Aminta Breaux serves as President of Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically
Black university. Under her leadership, the university has expanded academic programs,
strengthened community partnerships, and advanced initiatives in STEM and student success.
Her work directly impacts Bowie residents and reinforces the city’s role as a center for higher
education and opportunity.
Senator Joanne C. Benson - Former Maryland State Senator, Prince George’s County
Senator Joanne Benson represented Prince George’s County in the Maryland General Assembly
and was a strong advocate for education, public safety, and community development. A longtime
educator and public servant, she has devoted decades to strengthening opportunities for families
across the county. Her leadership has had a lasting impact on policy and civic engagement in our
region.
Eva Cassidy - Renowned Vocalist & Musician
Born in Washington, D.C., Cassidy lived in Bowie and attended Bowie High School. She
became internationally acclaimed posthumously for her emotionally powerful interpretations of
jazz, folk, and blues. Her albums have topped charts worldwide and influenced generations of
vocalists.
Sheila R. Tillerson Adams - Pioneering Jurist
Judge Sheila Tillerson Adams was a trailblazer in the Prince George’s County legal system as
the first African American woman to serve as deputy county attorney and later as a District Court
judge. She went on to become Chief and Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court, where she
emphasized community engagement and innovative approaches to youth justice before retiring in
2023.
Elizabeth M. Hewlett - Trailblazer in Public Service and Planning
Elizabeth Hewlett served as Chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board, the first
woman and first African American to hold that role. Over her 22-year tenure, she guided major
development projects, park system enhancements, and community planning efforts that shaped
growth across the County. After retirement, she was appointed Vice Chair of the National
Capital Planning Commission, continuing her influence in regional planning and civic
leadership.
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Women’s history is our history. It is the story of resilience, contribution, and leadership. As we
observe Women’s History Month, may we continue to recognize achievements, confront
remaining challenges, and ensure that opportunity in Bowie is accessible to all.
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Hyung Ahn, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Waive Bidding for the Purchase of Fleet Management Technologies with Related
Software Solutions - Resolution R-34-26
DATE: 03/12/2026
The FY26 budget allows for the purchase of Fleet Management Technologies, which will be used by
the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department located a contract awarded by
Sourcewell, a unit of Minnesota State Government formed for cooperative bidding purposes, to
Motive Technologies, Inc. (Master Agreement #102924), for Fleet Management Technologies with
Related Software Solutions meeting the needs of the Public Works Department. The cost for these
services for the remainder of FY26 is $14,256.00, which is within the budgeted amount. The
proposed contract price for the services to be procured will potentially exceed fifty thousand dollars
with the Contract Renewals for FY27-29.
The Sourcewell contract may be deemed not substantially equivalent to the City’s procurement
practices for purposes of applying the cooperative bidding section of the City Charter, because
Sourcewell charges a fee to participating vendors. The Department investigated whether better
results might be obtained through piggybacking another entity. The prices received were greater than
the price offered under the Sourcewell contract. Therefore, in the Department’s judgment, good
cause exists under Section 61(b)(3) of the Charter to waive the competitive procurement
requirements of Section 62. The waiver requires the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the Council.
In accordance with City Charter Section 61, we are requesting that Council waive bidding
requirements and Award a Contract to Motive Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $14,256.00.
I concur with the above recommendation and request your approval of Resolution R-34-26.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 20260316 - Resolution R-34-26
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R-34-26
RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 61
“PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING” OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
BOWIE AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,256.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FLEET MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES WITH RELATED SOFTWARE
SOLUTIONS, BY PIGGYBACKING A SOURCEWELL CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Bowie, Maryland (hereinafter, “the City”)
requires, in section 61, that all expenditures for inter alia, materials, construction of
public improvements or contractual services involving more than fifty thousand dollars
be made by written contract upon sealed bids to the lowest responsible bidder, except
where the City Council by two-thirds (2/3) vote of its members waives the bidding
requirement for good cause shown; and
WHEREAS, the FY26 budget allows for the purchase of Fleet Management
Technologies, which will be used by the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department located a contract awarded by
Sourcewell, a unit of Minnesota State Government formed for cooperative bidding
purposes, to Motive Technologies, Inc. (Master Agreement #102924), for Fleet
Management Technologies with Related Software Solutions meeting the needs of the
Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the cost for these services for the remainder of FY26 is $14,256.00,
which is within the budgeted amount. The proposed contract price for the services to
be procured will potentially exceed fifty thousand dollars with the Contract Renewals
for FY27-29; and
WHEREAS, the Sourcewell contract may be deemed not substantially
equivalent to the City’s procurement practices for purposes of applying the cooperative
bidding section of the City Charter, because Sourcewell charges a fee to participating
vendors; and
WHEREAS, the Department investigated whether better results might be
obtained through piggybacking another entity; and
WHEREAS, the prices received were greater than the price offered under the
Sourcewell contract; and
WHEREAS, in the Department’s judgment, good cause exists under Section
61(b)(3) of the Charter to waive the competitive procurement requirements of Section
62; and
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R-34-26
WHEREAS, the proposed contract price for the services to be procured will
potentially exceed fifty thousand dollars and the City Council deems the aforestated
economic efficiencies to constitute good cause to waive the bidding requirements
otherwise required by the Charter; and
WHEREAS, the waiver requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bowie,
Maryland, by at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its members, that:
Section 1. The competitive bidding requirements of Section 61 of the Bowie City
Charter for good cause shown, are hereby waived.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
with the said company for the above mentioned services.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at
a meeting on March 16, 2026, by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of
the Council.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
____________________________ _____________________________
Awilda Hernandez, MMC H.L. Dufour Woolfley
City Clerk Acting Mayor
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Hyung Ahn, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: RFP/Task Order #11-04 On-Site Senior Construction Inspector - Resolution R-35-26
DATE: 03/12/2026
On January 7, 2019 and February 4, 2019, the City entered into an Architect/Engineering Open End
Agreement for Category 11-Planning and Administrative for A/E Services with KCI Technologies, Inc.
(KCI) of Sparks, Maryland; Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K), of Baltimore, MD; and Hill
International, Inc. (Hill) of Glen Burnie, MD. Professional Services delivered through these
Agreements are negotiated and procured on a Task Order basis as the City’s needs arise.
On March 11, 2026, the Public Works Department advertised a Notice of Intent to Negotiate with KCI
for FY26 Task Order/RFP#11-04 On-Site Senior Construction Inspector under the
Architect/Engineering Open End Agreement. A Proposal was received and accepted from KCI for this
task and selected based on experience, qualifications, cost, capacity to perform in a timely manner
and understanding of the scope of services.
In accordance with City Charter Section 61(b)(4), a fee of $75,099.48 for the required services was
negotiated. This will be funded from FY26 Public Works Solid Waste Professional Services Budget.
The Public Works Department recommends that Council authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order
to KCI for Task Order/RFP#11-04 pursuant to the Master Contract approved on January 7, 2019.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 20260316 - Resolution R-35-26
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R-35-26
RESOLUTION
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO KCI
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR TASK ORDER/RFP#11-04 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$75,099.48 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER CONTRACT APPROVED ON
JANUARY 7, 2019
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2026, the Public Works Department advertised a
Notice of Intent to Negotiate with KCI for FY26 Task Order/RFP#11-04 On-Site Senior
Construction Inspector; and
WHEREAS, there are three (3) firms which have open ended professional
services agreements with the City for Planning and Administrative A/E Services.
These firms include KCI Technologies, Inc. (KCI) of Sparks, Maryland, Rummel,
Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K), of Baltimore, MD and Hill International, Inc. of Glen
Burnie, MD; and
WHEREAS, a Proposal was received and accepted from KCI for this task and
selected based on experience, qualifications, cost, capacity to perform in a timely
manner and understanding of the scope of services; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Charter Section 61(b)(4), a fee of
$75,099.48 for the required services was negotiated. This will be funded from FY26
Public Works Solid Waste Professional Services Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bowie,
Maryland, in accordance with City Charter Section 61(b)(4), a fee of $75,099.48 for the
required services was negotiated. This will be funded from FY26 Public Works Solid
Waste Professional Services Budget.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at
a meeting on March 16, 2026.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
_____________________________ _____________________________
Awilda Hernandez, MMC H.L. Dufour Woolfley
City Clerk Acting Mayor
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Lola Ogunremi, Assistant Finance Director
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Approving Supplemental Appropriations for the Annual Budget for Fiscal
Year 2026 - Ordinance O-3-26
DATE: 03/12/2026
Ordinance O-3-26 proposes to amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget to provide
additional appropriations for the following purpose:
$142,100 in additional funding is requested to address the Network Connectivity Redundancy and
Expansion Fiber Optic Project. Due to a critical increase in the scope of work — specifically a change
in fiber optic design, engineering, and procurement services to expand project to the new Ice Arena
and adjacent Golf Course — additional funding is required to design Phase II of this project. This
amendment ensures the project remains on track for its scheduled completion in FY2027. The project
is 100% funded by the PEG funds received via our Franchise Agreements with Comcast and
Verizon.
The City has received a grant of $42,500 from Prince George’s County for approved housing, fair
housing and homelessness services. The Grants department is requesting that an additional $42,500
be appropriated for housing assistance.
$67,600 is requested from the Police Department to replace Tasers no longer in warranty. Tasers are
an integral part of policing, they are a required piece of equipment for the City of Bowie Police
Department. Presently, the Tasers that are issued to the City’s Police Officers are more than five (5)
years old and are now out of warranty. This presents potential challenges if the Tasers are ineffective
upon use, which exposes the City to the potential for civil exposure. Therefore, it is incumbent upon
the City to replace the existing Tasers in use with newer Tasers that are fully under warranty.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 20260316 - Ordinance O-3-26
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O-3-26
ORDINANCE
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AS EMBODIED IN ORDINANCE
O-4-25 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCES O-11-25, O-13-25, AND O-1-26,
TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,100 FOR A NETWORK
CONNECTIVITY REDUNDANCY PROJECT AND FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
EXPANSION PROJECT, AND TO APPROPRIATE $67,600 TO REPLACE TASERS
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO ACCOUNT FOR THE RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY AND ALLOCATE THE GRANT
FUNDS TO CERTAIN SERVICES
WHEREAS, as required by the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code
of Maryland and the Charter of the City of Bowie, the Bowie City Council (hereinafter,
“the City Council”) adopted Ordinance No. O-4-25 to appropriate funds for the several
objects and purposes for which the City intended to provide for the Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. O-4-25 was amended by Ordinance No. O-11-25,
O-13-25 and O-1-26; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 45 of the City Charter, no public money
may be expended without having been appropriated by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, supplemental appropriations are necessary to reflect additional
expenditures that were not included in Ordinances O-4-25 as amended; and
WHEREAS, an additional appropriation to the Appropriated Fund Balance of
$142,100 is required to facilitate immediate design, engineering, and procurement
services to the Network Connectivity Redundancy and Fiber Optic Network Expansion
Project and an additional appropriation of $67,600 to the Appropriated Fund Balance
is required to replace Tasers for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to allocate $142,100 hereby appropriated to the
Business Operations expense line item for the Network Connectivity Redundancy and
Fiber Optic Network Expansion Project and to allocate $67,600 hereby appropriated to
the Police Department line item for the acquisition of replacement Tasers for the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City has received additional revenue in the amount of $42,500
through a grant from Prince George’s County (“the Housing Grant”) for which the
adopted budget did not account; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to appropriate the monies received through the
Housing Grant to the City Manager line item to make corresponding expenditures of
$42,500 for approved housing and homelessness-related services; and
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O-3-26
WHEREAS, pursuant to Md. Code Ann., Local Gov’t Article, § 5-205, the City
may spend money for a purpose different from the purpose for which the money was
appropriated or spend money not appropriated at the time of the annual levy if
approved by a two-thirds vote of all the individuals elected to the Council; and
WHEREAS, City Charter, Sec. 12 “Procedure for enacting ordinances” requires
that ordinances become effective at the expiration of thirty (30) calendar days following
their passage by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, by the Council of the
City of Bowie, Maryland that the Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025,
ending June 30, 2026, as adopted by Ordinance O-4-25, amended by O-11-25, O-13-
05 and O-1-26; is further amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES
***
Revenues and Other Financing Sources [$71,419,500] $71,462,000
Appropriated Fund Balance [19,846,800] 20,056,500
TOTAL REVENUES [$91,798,400] $92,050,600
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APPROPRIATION BY ACTIVITY
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City Manager [$2,036,000] $ 2,078,500
Business Operations [867,400] 1,009,500
Police [18,069,600] 18,137,200
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS [$91,798,400] $92,050,600
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AND, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOWIE that, this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its enactment
by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland provided that it has been approved by a
vote of 2/3 of the City Council and a fair summary of this Ordinance is published at
least once prior to the passage and at least once within ten (10) days after the date of
passage in a newspaper having general circulation in the City.
INTRODUCED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at a meeting on
March 2, 2026.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at a meeting on
___________, 20___.
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O-3-26
ATTEST: THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND
___________________________ _____________________________
Awilda Hernandez, MMC H.L. Dufour Woolfley
City Clerk Acting Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
SUFFICIENCY:
___________________________
Elissa D. Levan
City Attorney
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Daniel Mears, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Bowie Brighter Strategic Plan
DATE: 03/12/2026
Following work by the City Council, community engagement in the summer of 2024, establishment of
the City's Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals, the City Council tasked staff with the development of
objectives and initiatives for its strategic plan. Through the spring of 2025 a cross-department team of
employees developed the initiatives to support the strategic plan. The City's SPARK Team presented
the plan along with Priority Initiatives to the City Council in August 2025. Staff then returned to work
to incorporate funding needs into the draft of the FY 2027 budget.
Members of the SPARK Team will present the final Bowie Brighter Strategic Plan to the City Council,
highlighting all of the initiatives that have been included in support of the City's Mission and Vision.
The presentation will cover the initiatives in advance of the City Council's review of the proposed
budget beginning in April 2026. It is anticipated that discussion of the specific items and their
inclusion in the budget will take place during the City Council's budget worksessions.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 20260316 - Bowie Brighter Strategic Plan - with cover
2. 20260316 - Bowie Brighter Presentation - March 2026
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City of Bowie, MD Strategic Plan
As of April 14, 2025
This strategic plan includes…
• Mission and vision statements drafted by Council, reviewed by senior staff with
feedback from mid-level managers and the community, and finalized by Council
• Values and values statements from staff and reviewed by Council
• Goals and goals statements from staff and reviewed by Council
• Outcome measures, objectives, and initiatives from the SPARK Team
The Strategic Planning Framework
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Mission & Vision
The mission statement is:
To provide high standard, cost-efficient services that enhance the
quality of life in Bowie.
The vision statement is:
A thriving and inclusive community with great services where
people aspire to live, work, and play.
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Values
Values and value statements
Respect
We value everyone’s concerns and contributions.
Improvement
We evaluate, innovate, and implement new methods to deliver high quality
services.
Accountability
We are responsive and responsible for our decisions, actions, and outcomes.
Collaboration
We listen, compromise, share, and establish lines of communication with
stakeholders.
Integrity
We are equitable and transparent in our interactions and the services we provide.
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Goals and Goal Statements
Safe Community • Improve safety in the community through
education, engagement, and resource
commitment
Connected and • Foster opportunities for community members
Informed Community to engage with their government
Sustainable Practices • Incorporate and prioritize environmentally
friendly and long-lasting actions
Responsive Service • Adapt current services to address emerging
Delivery community priorities
Staff Development • Recruit, train, and retain the best people for
today and the future
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Goals and goal statements with outcome measures
Safe Community Improve safety in the community through education,
engagement, and resource commitment
• As measured by:
• The number of current users vs number of new users on Alert Bowie and new
social media
• Reduce crimes against persons and property by 10%
Objectives: What we must do well today or barriers we must overcome
Objective 1.1: Improve the Objective 1.2: Increase Objective 1.3: Update
process to better route cross-departmental safety infrastructure on
emergency and non- conversations about City property
emergency reporting safety
Initiatives:
1A. Execute targeted and timely updates and follow-up on safety issues across all
communication channels
1B. Diversify the type of content on Bowie alerts
1C. Update the resident reporting systems to better respond to emergencies*
1D. Develop crime safety preventative measure campaign: “chief chats”, YouTube,
social media campaign
1E. Explore alternative safety/operational resources: drones, cameras, better lighting,
emergency phones, etc.
*Initiatives with an asterisk indicate priority initiatives
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Connected and Foster opportunities for community members to
Informed Community engage with their government
As measured by:
• Number of community events
• Participation at events, Council meetings, and on social media
• Survey response rates
Objectives: What we must do well today or barriers we must overcome
Objective 2.1: Promote Objective 2.2: Increase Objective 2.3: Conduct
information sharing at community participation outreach prior to “special
events and public engagement events”
Initiatives:
2A. Have more cross-departmental participation at regional events to promote their
services*
2B. Explore opportunities to make Council meetings more engaging (including time of
day)
2C. Implement community pulse surveys (Use polls in Alert Bowie?)
2D. Diversify the type of content on Alert Bowie and social media
Initiatives with an asterisk indicate priority initiatives
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Sustainable Practices Incorporate and prioritize environmentally friendly and
long-lasting actions
As measured by:
• Completion of the Environmental Action Plan
• Per Capita tonnage of solid waste
• Reduce City of Bowie carbon footprint
Objectives: What we must do well today or barriers we must overcome
Objective 3.1: Reduce Objective 3.2: Operate as a Objective 3.3: Reduce fuel
solid waste disposal Smart City usage/increase alternative fuel
tonnage usage
Initiatives:
3A. Implement Environmental Action Plan
3B. Complete trail system and Wayfinding plan
3C. Develop internal Native Species policy
3D. Implement Smart City Framework*
3E. Create a green fleet policy
3F. Develop programs for energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and renewables on City
facilities and through resident programs (e.g. solar farm, EV charging stations,
etc.)*
3G. Expand food waste services*
Initiatives with an asterisk indicate priority initiatives
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Responsive Service Adapt current services to address emerging
Delivery community priorities
As measured by:
• Community customer satisfaction and number of respondents on surveys
• Resident participant and engagement at events and on social media
Objectives: What we must do well today or barriers we must overcome
Objective 4.1: Offer more Objective 4.2: Identify Objective 4.3: Identify
accessible information barriers to community emerging community
(People with disabilities, members using City priorities
English for Speakers of Other services
Languages, residents)
Initiatives:
4A. Make all materials and website accessible by 2026 (State requirement)*
4B. Translate materials into Spanish
4C. Disseminate targeted service documents more often via all communication
channels
4D. Address community needs and determine the budget to support them by hosting
a cross-departmental retreat to consider topics such as sustainability, safety, and
technology
4E. Implement a customer satisfaction survey (either City-wide or department-
specific)
Initiatives with an asterisk indicate priority initiatives
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Staff Development Recruit, train, and retain the best people for today
and the future
As measured by:
• Employee surveys
• Time to fill open positions
Objectives: What we must do well today or barriers we must overcome
Objective 5.1: Create Objective 5.2: Objective 5.3: Objective 5.4:
individual training Expand Develop methods Provide leadership
paths positional to measure development
stratification employees training
Initiatives:
5A. Create individual employee interest assessment for training
5B. Develop employee surveys*
5C. Develop comprehensive stratification plan
5D. Develop a cross-training and shadowing program
5E. Develop budget for training and training paths
5F. Create quick link and QR code referring people to information page on website
that lists careers for wider community visibility
5G. Create a more comprehensive performance evaluation process (including a 360
review, mid-year review, more consistent check-ins, etc.)
5H. Create an on-boarding program including new hire orientation, on-the-job
training, and introductions around the City
Initiatives with an asterisk indicate priority initiatives
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Priority Initiatives:
Initiative Initiative Owner
Number
4A Make all materials and website Communications
accessible by 2026 (State requirement)
2A Have more cross-departmental Community Services
participation at regional events to
promote their services
5B Develop employee surveys Human Resources
3D Implement Smart City Framework Information Technology
3G Expand food waste services Public Works & Planning
and Sustainability
3F Develop programs for energy efficiency, Planning and
alternative fuels, and renewables on City Sustainability & Business
facilities and through resident programs Operations
(e.g. solar farm, EV charging stations,
etc.)
1C Update the resident reporting systems to Communications, Police,
better respond to emergencies & Public Works
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MISSION & VISION
Mission Statement
To provide high standard, cost-efficient services that
enhance the quality of life in Bowie.
Vision Statement
A thriving and inclusive community with great
services where people aspire to live, work, and play.
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CORE VALUES
Respect
We value everyone’s concerns and contributions
Improvement
We evaluate, innovate, make changes, and implement new
methods to deliver high quality services
Accountability
We are responsive and responsible for our decisions, actions,
and outcomes
Collaboration
We listen, compromise, share, and establish lines of
communication with stakeholders
Integrity
We are equitable and transparent in our interactions and the
services we provide
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GOAL 1: SAFE COMMUNITY
Improve safety in the community through education, engagement, and
resource commitment
Objectives
1 . 1 1 . 2 1 . 3
Increase cross- Update safety
Improve the process
departmental infrastructure on City
to better route
conversations about property
emergency and non-
safety
emergency reporting
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GOAL 1: SAFE COMMUNITY
As Measured By:
The number of current users vs
1
number of new users on Alert Bowie
and new social media
Reduce crimes against persons and
2
property by 10%
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GOAL 1: SAFE COMMUNITY
Initiatives
Execute targeted and timely updates and
1A:
follow-up on safety issues accross all
communication channels
1B: Diversify the type of content on Bowie alerts
Update the resident reporting systems to
1C:
better respond to emergencies
Develop crime safety preventative measure
1D:
campaign: “chief chats”, YouTube, Social Media
Explore alternative safety/operational
1E:
resources: drones, cameras, lighting, etc.
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GOAL 2: CONNECTED AND
INFORMED COMMUNITY
Foster opportunities for community members to engage with their government
Objectives
2 . 1 2 . 2 2 . 3
Increase community Conduct outreach prior
Promote information
participation and to “special events”
sharing at events
public engagement
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GOAL 2: CONNECTED AND
INFORMED COMMUNITY
As Measured By:
1 Number of community events
Participation at events, Council
2
meetings, and on social media
3 Survey response rates
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GOAL 2: CONNECTED AND
INFORMED COMMUNITY
Initiatives
Have more cross-departmental participation
2A:
at regional events to promote their services
Explore opportunities to make Council
2B:
meetings more engaging
2C: Implement community pulse surveys
Diversify the type of content on Alert Bowie
2D:
and social media
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GOAL 3: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Incorporate and prioritize environmentally friendly and long-lasting actions
Objectives
3 . 1 3 . 2 3 . 3
Operate as a Reduce Fuel
Reduce solid waste
Smart City usage/increase
disposal tonnage
alternative fuel usage
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GOAL 3: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
As Measured By:
Completion of the Environmental
1
Action Plan
2 Per Capita tonnage of solid waste
Reduce City of Bowie carbon
3
footprint
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GOAL 3: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Initiatives
3A:
Implement Environmental Action Plan
3B:
Complete trail system and Wayfinding plan
3C: Develop internal Native Species policy
3D: Implement Smart City Framework
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GOAL 3: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Initiatives Continued
3E:
Create a green fleet policy
Develop programs for energy efficiency,
3F:
alternative fuels, and renewables on City
facilities and through resident programs
3G: Expand food waste services
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GOAL 4: RESPONSIVE SERVICE
DELIVERY
Adapt current services to address emerging community priorities
Objectives
4 . 1 4 . 2 4 . 3
Offer more accessible Identify barriers to Identify emerging
community members community priorities
information for
using City services
people with
disabilities and Non-
English speakers
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GOAL 4: RESPONSIVE SERVICE
DELIVERY
As Measured By:
Community customer satisfaction
1
and number of respondents on
surveys
Resident participation and
2
engagement at events and on
social media
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GOAL 4: RESPONSIVE SERVICE
DELIVERY
Initiatives
Make all materials and website accessible
4A:
by 2026
4B: Translate materials into Spanish
Disseminate targeted service documents
4C:
more often via all communication channels
Address community needs and determine the
4D:
budget to support them by hosting a cross-
departmental retreat
4E: Implement a customer satisfaction survey
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GOAL 5: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Recruit, train, and retain the best people for today and the future
Objectives
5 . 1 5 . 2 5 . 3 5 . 4
Create individual Expand positional Develop methods to Provide leadership
stratification measure employees development training
training paths
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GOAL 5: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
As Measured By:
1
Employee Surveys
2 Time to fill open positions
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GOAL 5: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Initiatives
Create individual employee interest
5A:
assessment for training
5B:
Develop employee surveys
5C: Develop comprehensive stratification plan
5D: Develop cross-training and shadowing program
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GOAL 5: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Initiatives Continued
5E: Develop budget for training & training paths
Create quick link and QR code referring
5F: people to information page on website that
lists careers for wider community visibility
Create a more comprehensive performance
5G:
evaluation process
Create an on-boarding program including new
5H: hire orientation, on-the-job training, and
introductions around the City
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THANK YOU
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Dwayne Preston, Police Chief
SUBJECT: Request for Approval - New Speed Camera Locations
DATE: 03/12/2026
The City of Bowie Police Department is requesting approval to add speed cameras to new locations
which have been identified as having problems with speeding and related negligent driving. The
Maryland Transportation Article 21-809 and City Code §14-17B, permit the use of speed cameras in
both school zones (operational M-F 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM) and residential zones (operational 24-7).
The City currently has 12 cameras which are rotated between 41 current locations. These locations
are advertised using various media and are listed on the City’s website.
Below are additional locations assembled from City Council members, community complaints, Public
Works, and Police Department personnel, which will benefit from automated enforcement. These
locations have been evaluated by the police department as possible sites for future automated
enforcement, in keeping with the City’s Safe Speed programs.
Proposed New Speed Camera Locations:
• 3400 Block of Mitchellville Road - residential zone (operational 24-7) – Approved by PGC
• 2800, 2900, 3000, and 3100 Blocks of Stonybrook Drive - residential zone (operational 24-7)
• 3100 and 3200 Block of Superior Lane - residential zone (operational 24-7)
• 3400 and 3500 Blocks of Moylan Drive - residential zone (operational 24-7)
• 300, 600, 700, and 900 Blocks of Jennings Mill Drive - residential zone (operational 24-7)
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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Memorandum
TO: City Council
FROM: Daniel Mears, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of items to consider for County funding support
DATE: 03/12/2026
On Tuesday March 10, 2026, City staff was contacted by District 4 County Council Member Tim
Adams' office for ideas on needs within the City of Bowie that could benefit from Prince Georges
County budget support. While the inquiry sought to have a list of priorities by March 12, it has been
requested to have a broader discussion among the members of the City Council. City staff has
communicated potential areas of County financial support with Economic Development, Regional
Recreation, and Environmental Remediation. This item is added to the agenda to facilitate the open
discussion among the City Council for their priorities for Council Member Adams' requests for budget
support.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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