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Council waives parking-meter fees for Oxford Masonic Lodge car show, totaling $1,404
Summary
Council approved a resolution waiving parking-meter fees (117 spaces at $12/day) for the Oxford Masonic Lodge car show, at a cost not to exceed $1,404; council discussed business impacts and staff said organizers will still pay for required police and public-safety staffing and road-closure fees.
Oxford City Council on May 20 approved a resolution waiving parking-meter fees for the Oxford Masonic Lodge car show at a cost not to exceed $1,404.
Staff said the event historically was held on a Sunday when parking is free; this year the event is scheduled for a Saturday when parking is typically charged. Organizers requested a waiver for 117 parking spots at $12 per spot for the day, totaling $1,404. Staff noted the event will still be responsible for staffing costs for street personnel and public safety and for road-closure fees ($150 per closure, $300 total noted in the record).
Councilors discussed business impacts and precedent-setting concerns; some council members reported that uptown business owners dislike losing parking on busy Saturdays and urged careful consideration of future fee-waiver requests. Staff said they are working on a consistent approach to event-fee waivers and will bring proposals back to council later in the summer.
The resolution passed by voice vote. The record shows no amendment to the waiver amount.
