Athens meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Athens officials weigh $8M housing grant, polling changes; no decisions yet

No final decisions were made at Athens-Clarke County government meetings in the past two weeks, but several significant items moved forward, including a potential $8 million federal housing grant and a rezoning request that would allow mixed-density housing on College Avenue. All recent meetings were agenda-setting or informational sessions; minutes have not yet been published.

Mayor & Commission

The Mayor and Commission held an agenda-setting session on Aug. 18 to discuss items that will come up for public hearing on Sept. 1. Among the items:

• **$8 million HUD PRO Housing grant application** for affordable housing.
• **$943,346 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant application**.
• **Rezoning of 940 College Avenue** (7.84 acres) from E-I to RM-3 (PD) for mixed-density residential.
• **$200,000 change order** for Memorial Park improvements (SPLOST 2020).
• **ARPA fund recapture and reallocation**, including $1.41 million not recaptured and a $40,000 transfer to Destined.

Earlier, on Aug. 11, the commission held a work session with no action, receiving updates on the Athens In Motion transportation plan, a space allocation assessment, and litter and illegal dumping efforts. Two special called sessions were held on Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 to enter executive session for confidential personnel matters and pending litigation, respectively.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met Aug. 11 to consider extending the temporary polling location change for precinct 8A from Gaines Elementary to Hilsman Middle, and to set the advanced voting schedule for the November General Election. The board also discussed a possible relocation of the Timothy Road precinct (6C) to the former fire station on Mitchell Bridge Road. No votes were taken.

Other boards and commissions

• **Deferred Compensation Board** (Aug. 12): Reviewed investment performance and plan charges, discussed plan design and trustee roles, and revised the FY27 meeting calendar. The board also announced the election of Courtney Gale (Police) to a two-year term as general employee representative.
• **TAD Advisory Committee** (Aug. 18): Reviewed its role in Tax Allocation District applications and discussed affordable housing with Athens Land Trust and Athens Housing Authority. The account balance was reported at $1,571,221.44.
• **Historic Preservation Commission** (Aug. 19): Reviewed Certificates of Appropriateness for eight property modifications, including a partial demolition and rear addition at 357 S. Milledge Ave., demolition of an accessory structure at 347 & 375 N. Church St., and a new two-story garage at 263 Milledge Cir.
• **Board of Tax Assessors** (Aug. 20): Approved homestead exemption removals and approvals, and received updates on the 2026 tax digest and appeals.
• **Human Relations Commission** (Aug. 22): Held a retreat to develop a work plan, reviewing community survey results and conducting a start/stop/continue exercise.

Coming up

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Sept. 3 to consider several rezoning requests, overlay districts, and zoning text amendments. Items include a special district overlay for Westclox at 100 Newton Bridge Road, a rezone along US 29, a mall area overlay on Atlanta Highway, and amendments to inclusionary zoning and building height rules. The meeting is open to the public.

KACCB approves small expenditures; other Athens boards consider larger projects

The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful board approved $174.40 for persimmons and $350 for event expenses, and seated three new members, in the only final actions taken among the county's boards and commissions over the past two weeks. Other bodies met to consider items ranging from a $755,480 LED lighting retrofit to zoning changes, but no votes were recorded.

Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful

The board approved routine financial reports, a $174.40 request for persimmons for Bring One for the Chipper, and $350 for a Flagpole ad and snacks for the Dirty Dance. It also seated Erica McCurley, Joe Hill, and Chloe Simran as new members. All votes were unanimous.

SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee

The committee reviewed a proposed $755,480 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park tennis courts and ballfields. Staff projected annual utility savings of $42,900 and maintenance savings of $24,900. No vote was taken. The committee also reviewed draft minutes and received updates on BAC structure, ACCGov staffing, TSPLOST 2026, and construction procurement.

Airport Authority

The Athens Ben Epps Airport Authority discussed capital improvement projects, the Lexington Corridor update, and a landmark trees conservation project. It also received reports on finances, marketing, operations, tower status, and an FAA inspection. No decisions were recorded.

Athens in Motion Commission

The commission discussed updates to the Athens in Motion Plan and project progress. It scheduled a work session for August 11, an agenda-setting meeting for August 18, and a voting meeting for September 1. It also discussed Reconnecting Communities Program updates for Hawthorne Avenue and Oglethorpe Avenue. No final action was taken.

Mayor & Commission

The Mayor and Commission held a meeting on August 4 to consider a consent agenda with multiple grant adoptions and infrastructure projects, as well as public hearings on four rezoning requests and two text amendments. Items included rezoning 1490 Whit Davis Road, a special use permit for a fraternity house at 357 S. Milledge Avenue, and parking prohibitions on Atlanta Avenue and South Pope Street. No votes were recorded.

TAD Advisory Committee – Newton Bridge Area

The committee discussed a Transportation Corridor Study and confirmed its remaining 2026 meeting schedule. The TAD account balance was reported as $900,684.64 (unaudited).

Pension Board

The board reviewed investment activity through June 30, 2026, and considered the FY27 pension fund budget. It also elected a vice chair and reviewed the code of ethics. No decisions were recorded.

Joint Development Authority

The JDA considered approving a loan payment plan extension, granting banking access to Lynn Crosland Fortson Bentley Griffin CPA, and approving the annual audit. Staff provided updates on ARPA grant reporting and board recruitment. No votes were taken.

Board of Elections

The board considered approving a referendum (Act 691) to place a question on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It also reviewed minutes from a June 22 special meeting. No decision was recorded.

Audit Committee

The committee reviewed the status of FY26 and FY27 workplans and received an update from the Internal Auditor. It also approved minutes from May 7, 2026.

Planning Commission

The commission considered several land-use actions, including rezoning 490 Clover St from RS-8 and C-G to RM-2, a planned development change for 940 College Avenue, and special-use requests on US-29 properties. It also reviewed preliminary planned developments at 660 West Broad St and 2295 Barnett Shoals Rd. No votes were recorded.

Legislative Review Committee

The committee discussed modifying the definition of "family" for properties with a homestead exemption, as assigned by Mayor Girtz. It also approved minutes from April 2, 2026. A future consideration to ban plastic bags at points-of-sale was noted but not scheduled.

Coming up

• August 11: Mayor and Commission work session on Athens In Motion, space allocation, and litter updates (no public comment).
• August 11: Special called session for confidential personnel matters.
• August 19: Historic Preservation Commission to review 8 property modification requests, including 357 S. Milledge Ave and 263 Milledge Cir.

Athens-Clarke County roundup: Property tax rates, LED retrofit, and zoning on the agenda

Athens in Motion Plan revision approved

The Athens in Motion Commission approved the revised Athens in Motion Plan at its July 28 meeting after compiling final comments and voting. The commission also discussed Reconnecting Communities Program updates for Hawthorne Avenue (Prince to Baxter) and Oglethorpe Avenue (Prince to Mitchell Bridge), with contract negotiations underway. This was the only item in the past two weeks with a confirmed decision; all other meetings listed below had agendas published but minutes not yet available.

Mayor and Commission: 2026 property tax rates on the agenda

The Mayor and Commission had multiple items scheduled for July 21, including adoption of 2026 property tax rates and the current property tax digest, an ordinance to levy and assess taxes for the Clarke County School Board for 2026, a School Resource Officer agreement for the 2026–2027 academic year, and a bid award for the Heard Community Center accessible parking and improvements. Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not confirmed whether these items were adopted.

Also on the July 21 consent agenda was SPLOST Project 11 Subproject #16, an LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park ballfields projected to save $42,900 annually in utility costs. Additional items included a lease agreement with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems for property at 250 Bray Street, parking prohibitions on Atlanta Avenue covering three segments totaling 1,337 feet of on-street parking, and rezoning of 9.48 acres at 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 (Single-Family Residential) to AR (Agricultural Residential). A partnership with the University of Georgia to apply for a GDOT LMIG and an intergovernmental agreement for the South Milledge roundabout at the State Botanical Garden was also listed.

A separate special session was scheduled for the same day to enter executive session for an attorney/client conference on threatened or pending litigation. No other items were listed.

SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee reviews $755,480 park lighting project

On July 27, the SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee reviewed a proposed $755,480 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park tennis courts and ballfields. Staff projected annual savings of approximately $42,900 in utility costs and $24,900 in maintenance. The committee had not yet voted on the proposal. Other agenda items included updates on BAC structure, ACCGov staffing, TSPLOST 2026, and construction and procurement.

East Downtown TAD Advisory Committee discusses grocery store analysis

The East Downtown Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee met July 21 to discuss McKinley Drive speed tables, housing and ownership programs, and a grocery store analysis. The committee also planned to appoint a Vice Chair. The TAD account balance was reported at $1,571,221.44 as of July 20, 2026, with 70% east of the North Oconee River.

Airport Authority reviews capital projects and Lexington Corridor

The Athens Ben Epps Airport Authority met July 28 to review capital improvement project updates, discuss the Lexington Corridor update, and close out the landmark trees conservation project and parking lot issue. The agenda also included an FAA inspection report and financial reports review.

Coming up

• **August 4 — Mayor and Commission:** Public hearings on four rezoning requests, including 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 to AR, a special use permit for a fraternity house at 357 S. Milledge Avenue, a special use permit for a commercial parking lot at 1960 Barnett Shoals Road, and text amendments to Title IX regarding secondary dwellings and minimum dwelling unit size.
• **August 5 — Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Board:** Discussion of a $500 grant to Sovereign Soil Collective for the Little Gardens Everywhere micro garden project, plus scheduling of litter cleanup events.
• **August 6 — Audit Committee:** Review of FY26 and FY27 workplan status and an Internal Auditor's update.
• **August 6 — Planning Commission:** Rezoning requests including 490 Clover St from RS-8 and C-G to RM-2, 940 College Avenue from E-I to RM-3, and 4320 Atlanta Hwy from E-O to RM-3.
• **August 6 — Legislative Review Committee:** Discussion of modifying the definition of "family" for properties with homestead exemption, assigned by Mayor Girtz.

Athens boards advance voting plans, cultural commission renames department; property tax vote set for July 21

The Athens-Clarke County Human Relations Commission adopted a new department name and continued a community survey, while the Board of Elections scheduled a work session to refine advance voting for November. Several other boards met but have not yet published minutes, limiting what can be reported from those sessions.

Human Relations Commission

On July 15, the commission approved continuation and further development of the current summer survey for community feedback. It adopted the new department name: Office of Community Wellbeing and Civil Rights, replacing the People & Belonging Department designation. The commission decided to compile Pridefest and Hot Corner event data for future discussion and set the August education session focus on housing and discrimination ordinance education. The agenda and May 20, 2026 meeting minutes were approved.

Board of Elections

On July 7, the board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 16 minutes. It agreed to hold a work session to further refine the proposed advance voting schedule template before the November election. No vote was recorded on the work session item. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Hearings Board — July 8

The Hearings Board was scheduled to consider two variance requests. The first sought to increase maximum lot coverage from 35% to 39.38% at 115 Wells Drive, petitioned by Cromie Family Living Trust in an RS-25 zoning district. The second requested removal of the sidewalk requirement at 425 Bob Holman Road for a wholesale plant nursery, petitioned by Louis DeReuil in an AR zoning district. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Cultural Affairs Commission — July 13

The commission was set to approve May minutes, receive staff reports, hear a presentation on the Judicial Center, and discuss updates on arts administration vacancies and upcoming calls for art. Minutes have not yet been published.

Land Bank Authority — July 14

The board was scheduled to approve June 22, 2026 minutes, review and vote on updated bylaws, and discuss a draft work plan, proposed budget, and Executive Director job description. Additional items included continued development of a memorandum of understanding with ACCGov for Mayor and Commission approval. Minutes have not yet been published.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 15

The commission was set to review Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties, including a new six-story structure at 290 W. Clayton St., a full demolition request for 480 N. Billups St., a new two-story building at 520 Cleveland Ave., a major rear addition at 255 Beulah Ave., and gravel parking installation at 297 Bloomfield St. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Tax Assessors — July 16

The board was scheduled to review 2026 homestead removals and approvals, decide on homestead exemption appeal applications, consider new conservation use applications 321 001 & 321 001D, and discuss the FY2027 budget. Minutes have not yet been published.

Arena District Steering Committee — July 17

The committee was set to receive a progress update on the Arena District development, including design status and finance information, and review summaries of stakeholder meetings held May 28–June 24, 2026. No formal approvals were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Mayor & Commission:** Special session for an executive session attorney/client conference on threatened or pending litigation.
• **July 21 — Mayor & Commission:** Adoption of 2026 property tax rates and current property tax digest; ordinance to levy and assess taxes for the Clarke County School Board for 2026; School Resource Officer agreement for 2026–2027; bid award for Heard Community Center Accessible Parking & Improvements.
• **July 21 — Mayor & Commission (consent agenda):** SPLOST Project 11 Subproject #16 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park ballfields, projected $42,900 annual utility savings; lease agreement with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems at 250 Bray Street; Atlanta Avenue parking prohibitions covering 1,337 feet; rezoning of 9.48 acres at 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 to AR; UGA partnership for South Milledge roundabout at the State Botanical Garden.
• **July 27 — SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee:** Review of $755,480 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park tennis courts and ballfields, with projected annual savings of $42,900 in utility costs and $24,900 in maintenance.

Athens boards weighed zoning, buffer variances; LED park retrofit and historic reviews ahead

Several Athens-Clarke County boards met over the past two weeks to take up zoning changes, riparian buffer variances, and election logistics, but minutes have not yet been published for any of those sessions, so outcomes are not yet part of the public record. What follows is based on the published agendas.

Hearings Board: riparian buffer and lot coverage variances

The Hearings Board had two sessions on its calendar. On June 29, the agenda called for consideration of a variance request from Orion Athens LLC to reduce the required riparian buffer width to match state standards for a proposed mixed-use residential development spanning 600 W Broad St, 660 W Broad St, 363 Reese St, and 0 N Finley St.

On July 8, the board was scheduled to hear two variance requests. The first, petitioned by Cromie Family Living Trust, sought to increase maximum lot coverage from 35% to 39.38% at 115 Wells Drive, which is zoned RS-25 (Single-Family Residential). The second, petitioned by Louis DeReuil, requested removal of the sidewalk requirement at 425 Bob Holman Road — zoned AR (Agricultural Residential) — for a wholesale plant nursery.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known how the board ruled on any of these items.

Planning Commission: rezonings and special use permits along US 29

The Planning Commission's July 2 agenda included several zoning decisions:

• Rezone 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 to AR.
• Special use permit for 1960 Barnett Shoals Road in a C-G zone.
• Rezone 1295 US 29 Highway from AR to C-G, with a corresponding land use change.
• Special use permits for multiple parcels along US 29 Highway North.
• A proposed Westclox Special District Overlay for 100 Newton Bridge Road.

No vote tallies or outcomes are available; minutes have not been published.

Board of Elections: advance voting and outreach

The Board of Elections met July 7 to review a proposed advance voting schedule template and discuss advertising outlets and associated costs for voter outreach. The agenda also listed poll worker recruitment and training schedules, Logic and Accuracy testing of voting equipment scheduled for Sept. 21–25, and a voter registration deadline of Oct. 5 for the Nov. 3 Midterm Election. No decisions are confirmed in the record.

Coming up

July 15 — Historic Preservation Commission: The commission will review Certificates of Appropriateness including a new six-story structure at 290 W. Clayton St., a full demolition request for 480 N. Billups St., a new two-story building at 520 Cleveland Ave., a major rear addition at 255 Beulah Ave., and gravel parking installation at 297 Bloomfield St.

July 15 — Human Relations Commission: Members are scheduled to vote on a date for an August "Tenants Rights" education session, discuss and vote on an August HRC Retreat, and vote on an agenda for a December "Meet Your HRC" session. A "Unity in the Community" event is also listed for discussion.

July 27 — SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee: The committee will review a proposed $755,480 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park tennis courts and ballfields under SPLOST 2020 Project 11, Subproject #16. Staff project annual utility savings of approximately $42,900 and maintenance savings of $24,900. The committee has not yet voted on the proposal. The agenda also includes updates on BAC structure, ACCGov staffing, TSPLOST 2026, and construction procurement.

Athens boards review elections, zoning, airport, and land bank budget in late June

Several Athens-Clarke County boards and commissions met in late June to take up election certification, zoning changes, airport improvements, and a proposed Land Bank Authority budget. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available in the public record.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections held a special meeting on June 22 to receive a pre-certification report from the director for the May 19 election results. A certification meeting was scheduled for 5:30 PM the same day. The board also announced a statewide recount of the Republican Primary for Public Service Commissioner District 3 on June 24, a Risk Limiting Audit for the June Runoff on June 26, and a Ballot Imaging Audit for the June Runoff on June 29.

A separate June 22 agenda indicates the board planned to consider approving or rejecting provisional ballots from the June General Primary and Non-Partisan General Runoff Election, review an unofficial election summary, and vote on certification. Public comment was also scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, the certification vote and provisional ballot decisions cannot be confirmed.

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority met June 22 to elect a Board Secretary/Treasurer and vote on a proposed budget, work plan, bylaws updates, and an Executive Director job description. The board also planned to continue developing a memorandum of understanding with ACCGov. Future steps listed on the agenda include finalizing documents and preparing an agenda for Mayor and Commission approval. No dollar amounts for the proposed budget were included in the agenda summary.

Airport Authority

The Athens Ben Epps Airport Authority met June 23 to review financial and operational reports and discuss capital improvement projects. Discussion items included preservation efforts for landmark trees and new signage on the Lexington Highway frontage. The agenda also listed a draft 2025 Annual Report review and a safety briefing from Tower Manager Jessica Turner.

Athens in Motion Commission

The Athens in Motion Commission met June 23 to review the final draft of the Athens in Motion plan revision from Toole Design Group. Staff provided updates on the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, which the agenda states was accepted by the Mayor and Commission, along with efforts to apply for implementation funding. Other items included a RAISE Grant agenda item for the May/June cycle, contract negotiations for the Reconnecting Communities Program on Hawthorne from Prince to Baxter and Oglethorpe from Prince to Mitchell Bridge, passage of TSPLOST 2026, and a Better Bus Athens Networking Workshop on June 8.

Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board

The Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board met June 24 to review public safety compliments and complaints, discuss Policy Review 2026-01, discuss technology, and receive an update from the Internal Auditor.

Hearings Board

The Hearings Board met June 29 to consider a variance request from Orion Athens LLC to reduce the required riparian buffer width under Sec. 8-6-4(c) to match state standards for a proposed mixed-use residential development at 600 W Broad St, 660 W Broad St, 363 Reese St, and 0 N Finley St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 2 to vote on multiple zoning changes and special use permits. Items included rezoning 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 to AR, a special use permit for 1960 Barnett Shoals Road in a C-G zone, rezoning 1295 US 29 Highway from AR to C-G with a land use change, special use permits for multiple parcels along US 29 Highway North, and a Westclox Special District Overlay proposal for 100 Newton Bridge Road.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Board of Elections:** Review of a proposed advance voting schedule template, advertising outlets and costs, poll worker recruitment and training schedules, Logic and Accuracy testing of voting equipment (Sept 21–25), and the voter registration deadline for the Nov 3 Midterm Election (Oct 5).
• **July 15 — Historic Preservation Commission:** Review of Certificates of Appropriateness, including a new six-story structure at 290 W. Clayton St., a full demolition request for 480 N. Billups St., a new two-story building at 520 Cleveland Ave., a major rear addition at 255 Beulah Ave., and gravel parking installation at 297 Bloomfield St.

Athens government roundup: Zoning changes, election certification highlight recent meetings

This week in Athens-Clarke County, boards and commissions took up a range of planning, elections, and administrative items. Here is a roundup of meetings from June 22 through July 2, plus key dates ahead.

Planning Commission weighs rezoning along US 29

The Planning Commission on July 2 held a work session on multiple land-use requests. The agenda included a proposal to rezone 1490 Whit Davis Road from RS-25 to AR, a special use permit for 1960 Barnett Shoals Road in the C-G zone, and a rezone of 1295 US 29 Highway from AR to C-G with an associated land use change. The board also discussed special use permits for several parcels along US 29 Highway North and a proposed Westclox Special District Overlay for 100 Newton Bridge Road. The meeting agenda did not include final votes; a public hearing and recommendation to the Mayor and Commission are expected in future sessions.

Elections Board certifies June runoff results

The Board of Elections convened on June 22 to certify the June General Primary and Non-Partisan General Runoff Election. The agenda included a review of unofficial election summaries, approval or rejection of provisional ballots, and a vote on certification. The board also announced a statewide recount for the Republican Primary for Public Service Commissioner District 3 scheduled for June 24, plus a Risk Limiting Audit on June 26 and a Ballot Imaging Audit on June 29. Earlier that day, the board had received a pre-certification report from the elections director and scheduled a certification meeting for 5:30 PM.

Land Bank Authority advances budget and bylaws

The Land Bank Authority met June 22 to elect a board Secretary/Treasurer and vote on several administrative items. The body considered a proposed budget, work plan, updates to bylaws, and an Executive Director job description. Open discussion topics and continued development of a memorandum of understanding with the Athens-Clarke County government were also on the agenda.

Airport Authority eyes Lexington Corridor beautification

On June 23, the Athens Ben Epps Airport Authority reviewed financial and operational reports and received updates on capital improvement projects. The board discussed a landmark tree conservation project and new signage for the Lexington Highway frontage. A draft 2025 Annual Report was presented for review, and Tower Manager Jessica Turner delivered a safety briefing.

Athens in Motion Commission reviews final plan draft

The Athens in Motion Commission met June 23 to examine the final draft of the Athens in Motion plan revision prepared by Toole Design Group. Commissioner comments were due June 5. Staff noted that the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan had been accepted by the Mayor and Commission, and the commission is now applying for implementation funding. Discussions also covered the RAISE Grant for the May/June cycle, contract negotiations for the Reconnecting Communities Program along Hawthorne Avenue (Prince to Baxter) and Oglethorpe Avenue (Prince to Mitchell Bridge), and upcoming Better Bus Athens networking workshop.

Public Safety Oversight Board handles complaints and policy

The Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board met June 24 to review recent public compliments and complaints. Members discussed a policy review (designated 2026-01), technology updates, and received an update from the Internal Auditor.

Hearings Board takes up riparian buffer variance

On June 29, the Hearings Board considered a variance request from Orion Athens LLC to reduce the required riparian buffer at multiple parcels on West Broad and Reese Streets to match state standards, facilitating a proposed mixed-use residential development at 600 and 660 W Broad Street, 363 Reese Street, and 0 N Finley Street.

Coming up

Board of Elections – July 7. The board will review a proposed advance voting schedule template, discuss advertising outlets and costs for voter outreach, and address poll worker recruitment and training schedules. Also on the agenda: Logic and Accuracy testing of voting equipment set for Sept. 21–25 and the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 Midterm Election on Oct. 5.

Historic Preservation Commission – July 15. Commissioners will examine a certificate of appropriateness for a new six-story structure at 290 W. Clayton Street, a full demolition request for 480 N. Billups Street, a new two-story building at 520 Cleveland Avenue, a major rear addition at 255 Beulah Avenue, and a gravel parking installation at 297 Bloomfield Street.