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City Extends Parking Time on Downtown Meters

Council also signs deal with Service Electric that will net the city $5,000 a year.

Easton City Council voted to amend the city's parking ordinance to extend the allowable parking time at most Downtown parking meters.

The move to a three-hour limit from the current two. Meters around Centre Square will retain a two-hour limit.

The changes will go into effect as soon as can be marked appropriately, officials said.

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“I'm hoping it's going to make a difference for our businesses and those visiting our city,” said Councilman Jeff Warren, who introduced the ordinance.

Also Wednesday, council approved a 5-year lease agreement with Service Electric Cable for their communications tower on Paxinosa Road.

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The agreement will provide the city with $5,000 per year in rent for the parcel, with a 3 percent increase annually. In addition, the city will receive 50 percent of the revenue from the first cellular carrier on the tower, and 40 percent of the revenue from the second and subsequent carriers, city administrator Glen Steckmann said.

The tower also provides space free of charge for the city's communications and county 911 service.

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