Government
BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
City looks to implement paid on-street parking The city of New Braunfels is looking to implement a paid, on-street parking system downtown where a free, two-hour parking system currently exists. If approved, the new parking system would improve access, reduce traffic congestion and support local businesses, Jeff Jewell, director of eco- nomic and community development, said during an April 28 City Council meeting. What you need to know The paid, on-street parking system, also referred to as a managed parking system, would allow downtown visitors to park for free for the first hour. Each additional hour would be $2, with a daily max of $10, Jewell said. The new system, which would be enforced by Interstate Parking, is expected to help regulate high-demand areas like downtown districts. If implemented, Interstate Parking will provide
City OKs extension for Texas Tito’s facility New Braunfels City Council approved another six-month extension for the con- struction of Texas Tito’s new facility near 1286 River Road on April 14. The overview The extension was requested by the company due to federal permitting compli- cations with a flood plain revision agenda documents state. There are no additional fiscal impacts for extending the agreement.
Proposed downtown parking fee system
Free
0-1 hour
$2
1-2 hours
$4
2-3 hours
$6
3-4 hours
$8
4-5 hours
$10
5 hours or more
SOURCE: CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
parking ambassadors that can help drivers find available parking, assist with payments and monitor parking spaces for violations, according to the city’s website. Paid parking revenue would allow the city to reinvest in downtown parking through property acquisitions, parking leases and signage, according to the presentation. Any ordinance changes that must be approved by City Council will be on the May 12 and May 27 agendas, according to the presentation.
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Comal County accepts 39-acre land donation
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to provide the public with land where they can observe and study native plants, birds and wild- life. Other future goals include establishing ponds and enhancing native food sources for birds and wildlife, according to the agreement. Comal County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jen Crownover said they’d like to brainstorm ideas for developing trails on the property, and then the county will begin budgeting for the project.
Comal County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Christchurch Texas L.P. accepting the gift of 39.31 acres of land, located at 1500 Hancock Road, Canyon Lake, on April 17 for a future nature sanctuary. The details The sanctuary will be named Clora Edna Haier Nature Sanctuary. The goal of the sanctuary is
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