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15 (4) The purposes for which the Authority has been formed are to develop a regional refuse collection and disposal system, as such terms are defined in Virginia Code Section 15.2-5101 of the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, including development of systems and facilities for recycling, waste reduction and disposal alternatives with the ultimate goal of acquiring, financing, constructing, and / or operating and maintaining regional solid waste disposal areas, systems and facilities, all pursuant to the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act. (5) Since its inception the Authority has assumed all responsibility for the operation of the existing landfill which has served the City and the County. Additional projects will be identified by the Authority and implemented through agreements with and among the City and the County. It is not practical to set forth herein any estimates of the Authority’s capital costs, project proposals and project service rates. (6) The Authority shall cause an annual audit of its books and records to be made by an independent certified public accountant at the end of each fiscal year and a certified copy thereof to be filed promptly with the governing bodies of the City and the County. REPORT : PARKS MASTER PLANNING PROCESS (INCLUDING MCINTIRE PARK) Mr. Brian Daly, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed the proposed parks master plan process. He said he wants to ensure that there is an open, transparent and consistent process using the best parks and recreation management planning. He said the plans will be developed in the context of the entire park system. Mr. Norris asked about the process for amending a plan without having to go through the entire process, and Mr. Daly said in that case it would move to the later stage unless there are major changes. Mr. Huja said he thinks the Planning Commission should be involved in the approval of the final plans. Mr. Norris suggested adding an amendment process. On motion by Mr. Huja, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Council approved the proposed process, as amended to add involvement by the Planning Commission and an amendment process, by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Mr. Norris said he will be asking Council to amend the McIntire Park plan regarding softball. APPROPRIATION : $10,353,701 – GRANT FUNDS FROM VDOT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR URBAN CONSTRUCTION (ALLOCATED IN FY nd 2005 – FY 2008) (2reading) Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, explained that in May of 2005 the City began to participate in VDOT’s urban initiative where we manage our own projects. He said funds from VDOT did not get appropriated though most has already been received. He said the State funds are earmarked for Hillsdale Drive and the Federal funds are earmarked for the 250 Bypass interchange. He said this will balance the books with VDOT funding. Mr. Huja said this is basically a housekeeping matter. Mr. Norris said he would prefer to see the dollars spent other places. Dr. Brown noted that we do not have the discretion to spend the money elsewhere, and would have to give it back if not used for the original purpose. th The $10,353,701 appropriation, which was offered on February 17, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Huja, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: Ms. Edwards and Mr. Norris.