HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 29-R-25 to Allow a Pilot Program for Free Metered Parking on the First Saturday Evening of Each Month for 2025 (1)3/10/2025
29-R-25
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Create a Pilot Program for 2025 to
Allow for Free Parking at Meters in Evanston from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
in the Retail Districts the first Saturday of Each Month
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston (the “City”) seeks to encourage
economic development and community building throughout Evanston ; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that offering free parking may encourage
economic development and community building ; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have a pilot program in 2025 to allow free
parking at meters in Evanston on the first Saturday of every month from 6:00pm until
9:00pm in the retail districts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston believes it is in the best
interest of the City to offer this pilot program.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City manager is hereby authorized and directed to create
a pilot program to allow for free parking at meters in Evanston on the first Saturday of
every month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the retail districts during 2025.
SECTION 3: This Resolution 29-R-25 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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29-R-25
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: March 31, 2025
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation
Counsel
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