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Commission tells staff to draft temporary free parking for Aggieville construction, continues talks on reserved downtown stalls
Summary
City staff will draft a resolution to suspend Aggieville garage fees during a planned Morrow Street closure and continue negotiating a contract with HCW/Hilton for reserved stalls in the downtown garage to raise revenue for needed repairs, commissioners said at the April 8 work session.
Commissioners directed staff to draft a resolution to change the Aggieville garage fee schedule during a 30-day construction window and to continue negotiations with HCW (owner/operator of the Hilton Garden Inn) about reserving stalls in the downtown garage.
The direction came after a presentation from Parking Services staff about the division’s budget, recent investments in the downtown garage and usage in the Aggieville garage, followed by public comment from business owners and residents.
The parking updates explained that the Parking Services Division was established in 2022 and now includes roughly 5.5 full-time equivalents who manage two garage facilities, residential color-zone permits and enforcement across two business districts. “I lead a small but effective team that consists of 2 full time parking officers,” Parking Services Manager Heath Romine said, describing staff duties and limited…
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