City Council Advances Key Parking Ordinance Amid Community Praise

During a recent city council meeting, Alderman Brickman proposed an amendment to ordinance Z-1624, specifically addressing parking regulations for a property in the 5th ward. The amendment allows property owners to park on their own premises, a change from previous restrictions that prohibited parking on adjacent properties. The council unanimously supported the amendment, with Alderman Escherka seconding the motion.

Following the amendment, the council moved to adopt the ordinance on its first reading. Alderman Brickman again led the motion, which was seconded by Alderman Smith, and it passed with no opposition. The ordinance will now advance to a second reading for further consideration.

In addition to the ordinance discussions, Alderman Moylan took a moment to commend the city’s finance department for their efforts in maintaining a fiscally responsible budget, particularly in light of recent tax bills. He highlighted that nearly 15% of the tax bill contributes to city services, emphasizing the importance of responsible financial management.

Alderman Sand also recognized the police department for their community engagement efforts, particularly praising their initiatives that have received positive feedback from residents.

The meeting concluded with a reminder about the upcoming National Night Out event scheduled for August 6th from 5 to 8 PM at Metropolitan Square, encouraging community participation.