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File #: ORD 16-052    Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 5/2/2016 Final action: 5/2/2016
Title: An Ordinance Authorizing Changes to Meter Hours for On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Oak Park and Parking Time Limits in Off-Street Parking Lots 3, 10, and 118
Attachments: 1. Parking Meters and Lots 04-22-16

Submitted By                     

Jill Velan, Parking and Mobility Services Director

 

Reviewed By

LKS

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

An Ordinance Authorizing Changes to Meter Hours for On-Street Parking Spaces in Downtown Oak Park and Parking Time Limits in Off-Street Parking Lots 3, 10, and 118

 

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Overview

Overview

On April 18, 2016 the Village Board voted to direct staff to implement a three hour time limit for the pay by space machines in lots 3, 10 and 118, as well as, install up to ten 15-minute meters (red tops) on Marion and Lake Streets in the Downtown Oak Park Area.

 

Body

Staff Recommendation

Approve the Ordinance.

 

Fiscal Impact

N/A.

 

Background

Since the start of construction at the Oak Park Station Development in Downtown Oak Park, the number of convenient short-term parking spaces has decreased significantly. 

 

In response the downtown businesses requested (via a petition), that the surface parking lots in the area be designated with a 3 hour parking limit.  In addition staff requested that several on-street meters be converted to 15 minute parking to help facilitate quick trips to those retailers.

 

Per Village Board direction on Monday, April 18th staff began changing signage in the parking lots to reflect the 3 hour limit and started an education process in the Downtown area with customers and businesses.  The fifteen minute meters are also being installed.

 

Alternatives

The Village Board can seek another meeting for further review.

 

Previous Board Action

N/A.

 

Citizen Advisory Commission Action

N/A.

 

Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

N/A.

 

Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

N/A.

 

Performance Management (MAP) Alignment

Parking and Mobility Services is Scheduled start MAP in the final phase.