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An Ordinance Amending Section 15-3-18 of the Oak Park Village Code to Extend the Free Parking Time at the Village's Avenue Garage from Sixty (60) Minutes to Ninety (90) Minutes to Provide Business Support During the "Renew the Avenue" Streetscape Project
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Introduction
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Due to the deferral of the "Renew the Avenue" streetscape project to 2026, staff recommends the Village expand the free parking time at The Avenue parking garage from sixty (60) minutes to ninety (90) minutes to support the Hemmingway Business District during the period of March 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
On February 4, 2025, the Village Board adopted Ordinance 24-104 to extend the free parking time at the Avenue Garage from sixty (60) to ninety (90) minutes during the 2025 streetscape project however the project has now been deferred to 2026.
Background
The "Renew the Avenue" streetscape project is now planned for construction in early spring of 2026. The project includes utility replacement and road construction between Randolph Street and Ontario Street, with the larger streetscape improvements focused from Pleasant Street to Ontario Street. Village staff has conducted several public meetings and one-on-one meetings with individual business owners, property owners, and Hemmingway Business District leadership. Through these discussions, staff has developed a series of recommendations for business support, including extending the free parking time at The Avenue parking garage from sixty (60) minutes to ninety (90) minutes. Staff believes the garage utilization capacity is enough to accommodate this proposed program and parking fee change.
A presentation to the Finance Committee of the Village Board occurred on October 29, 2024, for consideration of this item in relation to the FY 25 budget. The memo presented that night is included as an attachment. This item is related to ...
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