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Ocean Isle Beach approves paid parking, authorizes local bill and budget amendment
Summary
The Town of Ocean Isle Beach commissioners voted to implement island-wide paid parking starting this season, approved a management contract with AutoConnect, sought a local legislative change on revenue use, and approved a $50,000 budget amendment for signage and preparatory work.
The Town of Ocean Isle Beach Board of Commissioners voted to implement paid parking for the upcoming season and approved a contract with AutoConnect to manage the program, the board said during a lengthy discussion that included debate over residents’ access and revenue estimates.
Commissioners adopted a resolution asking the North Carolina Legislature to allow on-street paid-parking revenue to be used with the same flexibility as off-street parking revenue, and approved a $50,000 budget amendment to cover initial signage, posts and preparatory work for public and business parking areas.
Supporters said paid parking is intended to create structured parking, reduce traffic and generate revenue for the town. “The impact would be, they believe it'll be a reduction in traffic,” Commissioner Tom said while…
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