§ 7-8. Setting rates and payment methods.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article:

(1) the Director of Transportation may set the rates for metered parking on all metered-parking lots temporarily or permanently under the control of the City; and

(2) with the approval of the Board of Estimates, the Director may:

(i) set the rates for all other metered parking in the City; and

(ii) designate the methods of payment to be used for the various parking systems.