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9 ORDINANCE : CHANGES TO HOURS OF CERTAIN PARKS Mr. Svetz explained that Council had expressed concern about closing Lee and Jackson Parks at 9:00 p.m.. He said the proposal is to close both parks from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and to add closing times for other neighborhood parks not previously included in the ordinance. Mr. Lynch made a motion to amend the ordinance as proposed by Mr. Svetz, Mr. Norris seconded the motion, and the ordinance was amended by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. The ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING SECTION 18-1 OF CHAPTER 18 (PARKS AND RECREATION) RELATING TO THE TIME, PLACE OR MANNER OF PARK USE,” as amended, which was offered at the September 17 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, said that staff recommend that the City apply for grant funds for a bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail and bridge near the proposed McIntire Road interchange. Mr. Lynch said he thinks that is a good idea, but he thinks it could go further east. Mr. Tolbert said that the exact location will be dealt with during design, and it is recommended that the location be flexible at this time. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Stephen Bach, 1208 Meriwether Street, said he is a bicycle commuter, member of ACCT and CHART, and has an intense interest in improving the trails, and he hopes Council will go forward with the application. As there were no further speakers the public hearing was closed. On motion by Mr. Norris, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the Resolution Authorizing Grant Application for Transportation Enhance Funds was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. WHEREAS , grant funds are available from the Virginia Department of Transportation for Transportation Enhancement Grants; and WHEREAS , staff recommends that the City apply for such grant funds to help fund the costs of a bicycle and pedestrian commuter trail and bridge near the proposed McIntire Road Interchange (McIntire Park Trail); and WHEREAS , the required financial match from the City (20%) is available in already appropriate funds in the Capital Improvements Fund; and WHEREAS , a public hearing before City Council was held on October 15, 2007 on the proposed grant application; now, there BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application for Transportation Enhancement Funds to construct the above-described McIntire Park Trail.