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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 upcoming "Renew the Avenue" streetscape project, staff recommends the Village extend the free parking time at The Avenue parking garage from sixty (60) minutes to ninety (90) minutes to support the Hemmingway Business District.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The "Renew the Avenue" streetscape project is planned for construction in early spring of 2025. 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 proposed Resolutions 25-124 and 25-122 to present a comprehensive business support program during the Renew the Avenue construction in 2025.
Timing Considerations
Staff believes it is advantageous to the business community to extend the free parking time prio...
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