There will be a parking meter rate increase public hearing at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 in city hall, 10 E. Church St. The Bethlehem Parking Authority board has been designated as the conductor of this meeting.

The BPA and Desman will give a presentation on meter rates. There will be time for public input.

The BPA had made a recommendation to the mayor to raise the street meter rates to $1.50 an hour, after which the mayor or designated representative shall hold a public hearing, per Article #533 of the Codified Ordinances of Bethlehem.