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WHEREAS, Saturday, November 29, 2014 is celebrated nationwide as Small Business Saturday; and,
WHEREAS, Small Business Saturday is a campaign to raise awareness about the important role that small retailers play in our local economy; and,
WHEREAS, small retailers make between 10 and 20% of their entire annual profits during the holiday shopping season; and,
WHEREAS, offering free on-street parking for four days-on Friday, November 28, 2014, Saturday, November 29, 2014, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, and Wednesday, December 24, 2014-will increase sales at our small neighborhood retailers and show City Council's support for small businesses during some of their busiest shopping days of the year.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsburgh Parking Authority is hereby authorized to offer free parking for on-street metered parking spaces on Friday, November 28, 2014, Saturday, November 29, 2014, Tuesday, December 23, 2014, and Wednesday, December 24, 2014; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby encourages the Pittsburgh Parking Authority to offer free parking in off-street parking lots to support small businesses.