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1 ;-. .t! .,J ,,: :l: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1976 1. In an effort to assist Henry County in meeting its parking needs related to the operation of its Court facility and other offices at its present location, it is recommended that sufficient parking on a long-term basis be offered the County in the existing City-leased Depot Street parking lot and in the lot owned by the Carolina and Northwestern Railway; That the two owners of these properties be contacted in an effort to secure long-term leases or purchase of these properties in order to insure general permanence of such parking; and, Further that all meters situated along the perimeter of the Court House property be removed and an arrangement of parking in these spaces be established as desired by the Board of Supervisors. (The City Administration to work with and assist the County in arranging such parking). 2. As a gesture of good-will and for the purpose of ascertaining the overall effect of permitting free parking without a time limit on Saturdays within the CBD, it is recommended that on a trial basis free parking without time limit be permitted in all City-operated off-street parking lots through November 15, 1976. Upon motion by Councilman West, who commended the CBD Commission for its study and report and (who) noted that its recommendations are in accord with the purpose of his initial proposal acted upon by Council at Council's September 7th meeting, with the motion being seconded by Councilman Oakes, and with Councilman Greene abstaining from voting, Council adopted said report and recommendations, with the recommendation pertaining to free parking on Saturdays to become effective Saturday, September 11, 1976. As a matter of interest and not requiring any action of Council, Police Chief