City Council Meeting

At its October 26, 2026 City Council meeting, the City of Greenbelt discussed several potential funding and procurement matters, but approved no contract awards or bids. The city manager reported receiving $231,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for Cherrywood Lane resurfacing; staff will prepare procurement documents for council review and approval. The city also received $328,000 for police communications encryption upgrades, including radios. A multi-year Bradford pear replacement program is underway, with an estimated total cost exceeding $1 million. Residents asked the city to consider support for a proposed regional robotics center and to revisit an additional $25,000 for Greenbelt Cinema, but no funding decisions were made on those requests.

Council reviewed a draft scope for an RFP to hire a consultant to develop an implementation plan for the city’s equity, inclusion, and belonging work. Discussion included broadening the scope to address equitable delivery of city services, accessibility, and prior efforts; staff indicated it would incorporate edits and continue preparing the solicitation, with no vote to authorize its release. Council also approved, 5–2, a resolution affirming the city’s intent to acquire the former Greenbelt High School property if it is decommissioned, while noting the potential costs and historic-preservation requirements. The resolution does not itself authorize an acquisition.