MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach City Council gave initial approval to bring back free parking in key downtown areas during the off-season.<\/p>\n
The new amendment would eliminate parking fees between 21st Avenue North and 6th Avenue South from Oct. 1 through Feb. 28 each year. <\/p>\n
Currently, visitors and residents must pay for parking at all meters and city-owned lots throughout the year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s good for the vacationers, I think it\u2019s good for the locals who want to come like now and not have to put money into the meters,\u201d said Barbara Kaczorowski, a Myrtle Beach resident. <\/p>\n
The first reading passed after extensive debate among council members.<\/p>\n
Council also discussed a decal program that would allow full-time city employees to park throughout the downtown area year-round without paying fees.<\/p>\n
That was almost voted down, but the majority of the council wanted to keep that in. <\/p>\n
As part of broader parking solutions, the city also wants to enter an agreement with First Methodist Church along 9th Avenue on a 60+ space parking lot. <\/p>\n
The agreement, as written, shows the city would share 40 spaces with the church, and 20 spaces would be reserved for church functions. <\/p>\n
The cost of this is an estimated $300,000. If approved, the city would make a one-time investment of $150,000. <\/p>\n
This item also passed first reading. <\/p>\n
Both items are expected to be on the next agenda in two weeks, for a second and final reading and vote. <\/p>\n
Stay with WMBF News for updates. <\/p>\n
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