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2 to the south and north, and will cut across the City's second largest park. He said the money could be better spent on public transportation and making McIntire Park more accessible. Mr. Stratton Salidas, 110 Kent Terrace, sai d he hopes the Councilors who favor the Meadowcreek Parkway will change their perspective and put money toward walking and biking. He said the interchanges on Route 29 were supposed to come before the Parkway, 29 Bypass has been taken off the table by the County, and the conditions for Meadowcreek Parkway have not been met. Mr. Cox said the abatement program is being evaluated by the Housing Policy Task Force and specific recommendations will be brought to Council about how to increase its usage by famil ies. CONSENT AGENDA Referring to the resolution waiving certain fees for the Dogwood Festival, Mr. Caravati said that by waiving these fees Council is supporting one of the biggest events the community has. He noted that the park incurred damage last y ear but only a portion of the cost is being reimbursed. Mr. Lynch said he supports the Dogwood Festival, but received complaints about the condition the park was left in. He said he feels that the operators of the equipment could have been more sensitiv e to the park. He asked Dogwood Festival members to make sure the vendors know that the park is a valuable resource and it should be left in the same condition it was found. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the following consent agenda items were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. a. Minutes of January 20 RESOLUTION b. : Waiver of Certain Fees for 2004 Dogwood Festival APPROPRIATION : Reimbursement of C leanup Costs from 2003 Dogwood Festival (carried over) th WHEREAS , the 55 annual Dogwood Festival will take place from April 13 - 25, 2004; and WHEREAS , it has been requested that Council waive certain license tax and other requirements applicable to the Dogwood Festival, for the duration of the Festival; and WHEREAS , City Council is willing to support this request to the extent set forth below; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the following fees and requirements are waived for the Dogwood Festiva l: 1. The carnival business license tax imposed by City Code §14 - 23(1) ($550/day); 2. The tent erection fee imposed by City Code §5 - 56 ($50); 3. The zoning inspection. 4. Fees for inspection of amusement rides associated with festival. BE IT FURTHER RESO LVED by the Council that the following matters, to the extent applicable, are not waived : 1. Peddler's license and fee imposed by City Code §14 - 17(d). 2. Policing deposit for carnival imposed by City Code §3 - 2 ($50/day).