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Council authorizes Toys for Tots parking‑ticket donation program running Nov. 3–Dec. 4
Summary
The council approved an annual program allowing residents to donate a $10 toy to dismiss a $19 parking ticket; staff said last year the program collected 102 toys and dismissed 114 tickets.
The Tuscaloosa City Council approved an annual Toys for Tots parking‑ticket donation program that will run Nov. 3 through Dec. 4, allowing a $10 toy donation in exchange for dismissal of a $19 parking ticket.
Miss Stewart, staff member, presented the program and said it pairs a $10 toy donation with dismissal of the $19 ticket. Council members asked clarifying questions about the donation minimum and past participation; Miss Stewart said, “last year, we had a 102 toys and dismissed a 114 tickets.”
A council member moved to approve the item, another seconded, and the motion passed on a voice vote.
Staff did not specify additional eligibility details, collection points, or enforcement procedures at the meeting; those operational details were not specified in the public discussion.
