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Donate items, get parking tickets dismissed in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette
Nov. 28, 2016 3:51 pm
Park Cedar Rapids is renewing a program allowing people with downtown parking tickets to donate items for the needy instead of paying their fines.
During the Forget the Fine Citation Forgiveness Event, which goes until Dec. 21, Park CR will dismiss citations up to $100 per donation in exchange for donated items of equivalent value. For example, four large bath towels = $25 parking ticket.
People may bring new items to the Park CR Office, at 349 Fourth Ave. SE, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Park CR will donate all items to Waypoint Services or the Willis Dady Emergency Shelter.
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Items that can be purchased include the following:
$10 fine
64ct Baby Wipes & 18ct Diapers (All Sizes)
6pk Toilet Paper & 2pk Paper Towels
Winter Hat & Gloves
Small Blanket
28oz Body Wash & 25oz Dish Soap
2oz Deodorant, 12oz Shampoo & Conditioner
24ct Tylenol (2)
16oz Rubbing Alcohol (2) & 75ct Disinfecting Wipes
$15 Fine
Baby Clothes
2pk Washcloths & 10 Pairs of Socks (All Sizes)
75oz Detergent & 24oz Pine-Sol Cleaner
Bedding Sheet Set (All Sizes)
Broom & Air Fresheners (2)
18oz Lotion & 10pk Hand Warmers
6pk Paper Towels & 55ct Facial Tissues (2)
Female Care Products
30ct Cough Drops (4) & 4oz Cold Medicine (2)
24ct Toilet Paper
$25 Fine
Grocery Store Gift Card (Equal to $20 or More)
2pk Baby Bottles & 12oz Formula
Large Pillows (4)
Large Blanket
Diaper Bag
Large Bath Towels (4)
$100 Fine
Grocery Store Gift Card (Equal to $90 or more)
Bedding Sets (All Sizes)
Stroller
Pots and Pans Set
31-Day Bus Passes (2)
12oz Baby Formula (5)
For more information about ticket forgiveness program, please call (319) 365-7275 or email contactus@parkcedarrapids.com.
(File Photo) One of the electronic parking meters in downtown Cedar Rapids.