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West Lafayette council amends parking-meter ordinance, gives Board of Works implementation authority
Summary
After public comment from students, residents and businesses, the council approved an amended ordinance moving implementation authority for on-street parking meters to the Board of Works to allow flexible rollouts and adjustments; council emphasized phased implementation and coordination with Purdue.
The West Lafayette Common Council on Nov. 4 approved an amended ordinance to permit and regulate parking meters on city streets and moved implementation authority to the Board of Works to allow quicker adjustments.
The ordinance (28-20-24), sponsored by Mayor Easter, was amended by substitution before the vote. Mayor Easter told the council staff and public that the change "gives the opportunity . . . for a bit more flexibility" and would let the Board of Works add or remove meter zones without returning the ordinance to the council. Deputy Chief Van Bactcher reiterated enforcement and safety…
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