The City of Frederick is committed to providing uninterrupted essential services to our residents and are making strategic decisions on how best to deliver other services long term. The City of Frederick will be enacting a modified delivery of City services, department access, and processing deadlines. Additional services and orders have been enacted by the State. 

(updated 7/7/2020; most recent updates in bold)

PUBLIC MEETINGS

• Until further notice, all boards and commissions will be meeting in a virtual format. Viewing and commenting is still possible. Learn more.
• To reduce the risk of exposure and spread NAC meetings are now postponed through the City’s State of the Emergency except for the purposes of planning approvals required by the Land Management Code.

CITY FACILITIES

• Public access to City facilities is restricted and by appointment only. Residents should contact the appropriate City staff member to arrange appointments. Please note that reduced staffing levels of some offices will likely occur.

POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

• FPD continues to conduct proactive patrol checks of neighborhoods, businesses, grocery stores, medical facilities, financial institutions, and all other areas in our City.
• FPD will always respond to in-progress calls for service, calls for service requiring evidence collection, and of course, all emergencies. All call response will be immediate, adhering to already established protocols and procedures. However, we have modified specific response protocols, incorporating telephonic reporting procedures, for certain offenses. An example of those offenses includes minor thefts where no evidence exists to collect, and the suspect is not on scene. In those instances, the officer will collect all relevant information and provide the reporting person with their name and case report number. 
• FPD is enforcing all laws and work with our criminal justice system partners, such as the Frederick County State’s Attorney Office and the District and Circuit Courts, and other local and regional law enforcement agencies. The District Court Commissioner’s Office continues operations, remaining available for application of charging and protection (protective and peace order) orders.
• FPD Neighborhood Advisory Council liaisons are making weekly contact with resident NAC coordinators to inform our communities of what is occurring in their neighborhoods and to answer any questions.

WATER & SANITATION

• Trash pickup, yard waste, and commercial recycling are operating on their normal schedules.
• The City’s Freecycle program has been postponed until the next event on October 17, 2020. 

FREDERICK COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Health Center

• The health center is operating 9AM-5PM
• The health center is offering telehealth to existing patients which can be scheduled by email to telehealthfcaa@cityoffrederickmd.gov or calling 301-600-1393 or 301-600-1506.
• If you are not a current patient of the Frederick Community Action Agency Community Action Health Center and are in need of healthcare services at this time, please complete an online intake form at bit.ly/FCAAHealthIntake to see if you qualify for healthcare services at our health center. A staff member will contact you within 24-72 hours after submission of your application

Food Supports

• The soup kitchen will be carryout only until further notice and is open 5:30PM-6:30PM daily
• The Foodbank is operating Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 2PM-4PM
• In collaboration with the Salvation Army, the Frederick Community Action Agency has mobilized its Food Bank to serve local seniors and families. The current food drops are in operation: 
  • Food bags, which hold three to five days worth of food, are delivered to Taney Village and Catoctin Manor to serve over 150 seniors weekly. 
  • Food drops on the West side of the City are coordinated with the Asian American Center of Frederick and the Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland in Frederick.
  • A full list of current food drop locations: 
    • Monday - Monocacy Village Shopping Center - 12 pm (Parking lot in front of Dollar General)
    • Tuesday - Amber Meadows park – 12 pm 201 Amber Drive & American Legion parking lot– 1 pm 1450 Taney Avenue
    • Wednesday - Hickory Hills (next to the pool) – 12 pm 1445 Key Parkway
    • Thursday - Windsor Gardens Apartments – 12 pm 1111 Key Parkway & Hillcrest Park – 1 pm 501 S. McCain Drive
    • Friday - Hill Street Skate Park - 12 pm 100 Hill Street & Grove Park – 1:30pm Corner of Franklin and E. South Street
• Able to help? View the food needs as of 4/10/2020. 

Other Services

• Additional agency services (transportation, housing and weatherization, and energy assistance) have been reduced to allow staff to work on emergency and urgent needs. For more information, visit the FCAA Website. 
• Additionally, we are monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable in our community. We are in active conversations with fellow human service providers to ensure all populations are cared for during this public health crisis.

PARKING

• Daytime meter enforcement has returned (as of July 1, 2020). 
• Street sweeping has returned to its normal schedule (view street sweeping schedule).
• Curbside Pick-Up Zones will continue throughout the downtown area and do not require meter payment. Parking garages continue to offer 30 minutes of free parking for pickup at this time.
• Restrooms are open in the Carroll Creek and Church parking garages from 9AM-10PM with regular cleanings in place and adequately stocked with handwashing supplies.

AIRPORT

• The Frederick Municipal Airport is open and operating. Offices are closed to the public. The airport restaurant will be available for carryout only. 

PLANNING, ENGINEERING & BUILDING PERMITS

• The City debuted an online submittal portal for applications, plans, and fee payments for work with the Planning, Engineering, and Building Departments on 4/1/2020. Through this service, the public can submit for the intake of building permit applications, site and subdivision plans, Historic Preservation Commission applications, Zoning Board of Appeals, Archelogy, public improvement/grading plans, and many other applications. For more information, please Building & Permits, Planning, and Engineering.
• The Historic Preservation Tax Credit deadline has been extended until April 30, 2020. Applications will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission once the meetings resume.  After review and approval by the Historic Preservation Committee, the tax credit will be calculated and forwarded to the County in a timely fashion. If the tax credits are not included on the July 1 tax bill, the County will send out an amended tax bill.  If the tax bill has been paid, property owners will receive a refund of the tax credit. Those who wait for a revised tax bill may see impacts on the discount/interest amount.

CODE ENFORCEMENT

• Code Enforcement inspectors continue to monitor City properties and are patrolling on an amended schedule. Inspectors are adhering to State Executive Orders, City policies, and CDC guidelines to ensure safety during their efforts. Even during this challenging time, it remains important for all City residents to maintain one’s property in a customary way to avoid unintended harmful situations. 

BILLS & CITATION PAYMENTS

• Due dates for City bills, permits, licensures, and citations will be extended to thirty days after the City State of the Emergency ends. 

INSPECTIONS

• Inspections that require City oversight will occur on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Certain items may be inspected at a future date if not critical to be checked at this time. Inspections requiring coordination with other City departments outside of the DPW Projects Departments will require two weeks advance notice. More information for the Land Development Community. 
• Water sampling must be performed through the City. City labs will accept samples for testing Tuesday through Thursday before noon. Collection on site must occur no later than 11 AM that day. Sampling must be scheduled two weeks in advance. 

PARKS AND RECREATION

• The William R. Talley Recreation Center will be open for select pre-registered programming.   Walk-in activities are not permitted at this time. New facility reservations are currently unavailable. All existing reservations have been canceled and cannot be rescheduled.
• All satellite recreation centers will be closed until further notice. Return to usage plans will be in place and announced as conditions warrant. New facility reservations are currently unavailable. All existing reservations have been canceled and cannot be rescheduled.
• The Talley Fitness Center reopened on Monday, June 22, 2020, with safety precautions and a reservation system in place for members only.
• The Edward P. Thomas, Jr. pool will remain closed for the summer 2020 season. This decision was reached after carefully considering the significant staffing shortages, continued maintenance delays, and restrictive guidelines for safe operations. We appreciate the community’s understanding, and we continue to prioritize the life, health, and safety of our community and employees.
• The William R. Diggs pool will open on Monday, July 13, 2020, with safety precautions, limited capacity, physical distancing, and a reservation system in place for city residents only.  Additional Information | Register Now
• The Department will be offering six outdoor playground program camp locations which include Greenleaf, Hillcrest, Lake Coventry, Monocacy Village, Overlook, and Willow Brook Parks. The program will operate weekdays July 6, 2020, through August 21, 2020, from 8 AM to 5 PM.  Return to Recreation – Summer 2020 Program Brochure |  Register Now
• Return to Recreation programming will be offered beginning Monday, July 13, 2020. Programming will include indoor fitness classes, tennis lessons and camps, pickleball, and other activities. Return to Recreation – Summer 2020 Program Brochure | Register Now
• All park pavilion permits, permitted use of city fields, and permitted use of city tennis courts will resume on July 1, 2020. Return to play/usage plans and a revised reservation process have been implemented. Applications are being accepted effective Tuesday, June 16 for permits beginning July 1, 2020. 
  • City Pavilion Permit Application
  • City Field Permit Application
  • City Tennis Courts Permit Application

• All other Park facility permits remain suspended until further notice. This includes amenities within Baker Park and Carroll Creek Linear Park. Patrons will receive a refund. Refunds will be processed and issued as promptly as possible. Return to play/usage plans and a revised reservation process are being planned and will be announced as conditions warrant.The Weinberg Center for the Arts is closed. Please contact the Weinberg Center for information on event rescheduling.

• All parade/walk/race permits are canceled through July 31. Patrons will receive a refund. Refunds will be processed and issued as promptly as possible. New applications and applications currently under review for parade/walk/race permits are not being accepted/processed at this time. As conditions warrant, the City will communicate plans to resume the application and permit process.

• All park playgrounds and pavilions are open effective Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.

• Basketball courts, tennis courts, in-line rinks, and skate parks are open. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.

• Parks remain open to the community. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings. The community is encouraged to use parks local and adjacent to one’s neighborhood to limit non-essential travel.

• The Dog Park is open for use. Users are encouraged to practice physical distancing, practice proper hand hygiene, and avoid large gatherings.

• The Clustered Spires Golf Course is open with safe operating procedures in place. Please contact the facility at 301-600-1295 for more information on tee times, safety measures, and operations.

WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS

• The Weinberg Center for the Arts is closed. Please contact the Weinberg Center for information on event rescheduling.