As the City of Delaware continues to study public parking management, the City Council on December 18 voted to delay until April the parking meter rate change that was to begin Jan. 1. The amendment changes the effective date of the 50-cent increase to April 1, 2024. The new date will allow Delaware more time to continue its parking program update, including phasing out older meters and more online options. The council earlier in 2023 approved a phased rate increase that included a 50-cent hike that went into effect July 1.