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Resolution Regarding New Parking Meters
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Whereas, The A2DDA has managed the off-street public parking system since 1992 and the on-street metered parking system since 2002 for a combined public parking system of approximately 7,100 parking spaces;
Whereas, The DDA/City Parking Agreement has the DDA and City working together to ensure that the public benefits from this parking system;
Whereas, The City and the DDA wish to maintain healthy near downtown neighborhoods and a vibrant urban core;
RESOLVED, That net revenues from the 350 South Fifth lot be directed to the General Fund, provided that “net revenues” shall be gross revenues less incurred installation costs (other than demolition costs) and operational costs;
RESOLVED, The City shall suspend the plan to install its own parking meters;
RESOLVED, The City requests that the DDA present a plan to Council at its April 19, 2010 meeting for a public parking management plan. The plan should include but is not limited to:
- a communication plan to Downtown patrons, merchants and evening employees
- options for low cost parking for evening employees
- variation of rates and meter time limits based on meter location
- hours of enforcement
- methods of enforcement
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized and directed to take all necessary actions to implement this Resolution.
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Sandi Smith and Stephen Kunselman
As Amended by City Council on December 21, 2009