Government & Community Relations

East Hill Notes, Oct. 24th and 25th
Most recent Ithaca Journal article reflecting town-gown news and events.

Odd / Even Parking Regulations Go into Effect November 1, 2009
The City of Ithaca would like to remind its residents and visitors that between November 1, 2009 and April 1, 2010, the City’s Odd/ Even Parking Regulation will be in effect. The regulation reads:
“Effective November 1- April 1 of each year no person shall park a vehicle between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the odd-numbered side of all City streets on the odd-numbered days of the calendar month, and
on the even-numbered side of all City streets on the even-numbered
days of the calendar month. “

To explain this regulation in simple terms: when you park your car for the evening (before midnight) on even numbered days, park on the side of the street where the house numbers are even, and on the odd side of the street on odd numbered days of the week. This tip does not work if you park after midnight because the date has changed, so follow the city code language. In addition, beware of instances when the 31st of the month changes to the 1st of the month as both are odd-numbered days.

If your street is not marked with 24 hour parking signs, and there is only parking on one side of the street, you must move your car to another street on the off evenings.

The City also has a year-round 24 hour parking restriction that is effective Monday – Friday. This means that no matter what street you live on, you must move your vehicle every 24 hours during the week. 
Vehicles that have not moved in 72 hours could be considered abandoned and become subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

Your compliance with this regulation ensures that the city streets are kept free from accumulated snow and debris, and that parking spaces remain available to residents, commuters, and visitors.

For more information on these parking regulations, please contact the City Chamberlain’s Office (607) 274-6580.

Seminar on Cayuga Lake phosphorus
Article about panel discussion of increased phosphorus level concerns in Cayuga Lake.

Skorton announces directive to reform purchasing system; could yield savings of up to $40 million
President David Skorton has committed to developing and implementing sweeping changes in the way Cornell buys goods and services. The improved procurement system will allow staff and faculty to purchase the same goods and services they always have, but at better prices -- and save up to $40 million a year.

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Tompkins County joint economic impact statement 2009
The Tompkins County join impact statement relates how Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College impact the Tompkins County economy.