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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
DECEMBER 5, 1983.
CD-74-83 - File: 77.39.2.
SUBJECT: PARKING LOTS - PARKING PERMITS AND PARKS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That this report be received for information.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Several years ago, the Municipality established a policy which provided for
the issuing of parking permits to all members of Council , staff and certain
other persons and agencies regularly requiring parking. This process has
proven to be a reasonable and effective way of dealing with long term parking
needs.
Recently, the Town of Newcastle in conjunction with the B. I.A. , acquired two
new parking lots (Silver Street and Church Street). In order to control the
use of these lots , and the other metered areas of the downtown, the existing
parking card system was reviewed and revised. Members of Council and staff
have been advised of the new process by separate memorandum from the By-law
Enforcement Officer dated November 22nd 1983. The new system has seen the
issuing of a colour-coded card which indicates where the holder of the card
can park his motor vehicle. Colour coding will assist parking enforcement to
control parking.
Everyone presently parking adjacent to the Community Services Office and those
parking at the side of the Town Hall , have been issued parking permits
authorizing them to park in the parking lot east of the water tower. As well ,
to accommodate fire emergencies, staff presently parking immediately east of
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the Fire Station, have been issued cards and requested to relocate east of the water
tower. These revisions to the parking program will be monitored and further
alterations made if required.
During an earlier review of the parking program by senior staff, the parking area
at the Town Hall was given consideration. It was the opinion, that the use of the
area for vehicular parking should be discontinued. The reasons for this proposition
related to:
1. Its proximity to the intersection;
2. The dangers associated with entering and exiting the area, particularly at
peak periods ;
3. The possibility of property damage to parked vehicles from falling ice and
snow during the winter months.
Having regard for the problems associated with the use of the area, it is
suggested that a single loading ramp access be retained and the remainder of the
area turned into a public parkette with benches and potted trees. This suggested
use will be amplified and put forward for consideration at budget time.
As members of Council can appreciate, this is considered as a first step. Any
suggestions that members of Council might wish to make which would help to
improve the program would be appreciated. There might be a better way.
Respectfully submitted,
David W. Oakes , B.A. , A.M.C.T.
Town Clerk.
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November 25, 1983.
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