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Sweetwater commissioners agree to study parking options as student housing increases street parking pressure
Summary
Commissioners discussed student parking blocking residential spaces, a proposed parking study funded by CITT money, consideration of ParkMobile and PayByPhone solutions, and a question to the Department of Revenue about sales-tax treatment for on-street versus off-street parking.
Commissioner Benoit and city staff told the City of Sweetwater commission that rising student housing and new buildings are straining available on-street parking, prompting the city to pursue a parking study and modern payment options. Staff said two vendors, ParkMobile and PayByPhone, are under consideration and that a parking study would be paid for with CITT funds and brought to the commission later if above the mayor—s contracting threshold.
The discussion matters to residents in areas with new dorm-style housing because staff and commissioners said students sometimes park in front of residences and block driveways, leading to…
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