City of Clermont Council Parking Garage Meeting. Aug 13th, 2026

The City of Clermont Government held a committee meeting on August 13, 2026, focused on planning and conceptualizing parking garage options for two potential sites: Seventh and Minnola, and behind City Hall. The committee discussed the complexity of designing parking garages in a downtown context, emphasizing the need for conceptual plans and budget estimates rather than finalized designs. They reviewed existing studies and plans, considered factors such as parking demand, downtown walkability, and potential impacts on local businesses and events. The committee was tasked with providing recommendations on design features and site suitability within a 60-day timeframe to guide a future RFP for construction and potential public-private partnerships. Discussions also covered parking management strategies, funding sources including CRA involvement, and the importance of integrating parking solutions with broader transportation and downtown development plans. The meeting concluded with plans for weekly meetings and a focus on gathering input to inform conceptual visualizations and cost estimates for the council's consideration.