Modica and the case of driveways, a modification of the Cup has been proposed

On the eve of the City Council meeting scheduled for March 19, the public debate ignites on a topic that affects the daily lives and budgets of many: the regulation of driveways and the related assessment notices.

Socialist Alternative, in the spirit of a bottom-up participatory democracy, presents a series of concrete measures to the councilors, claiming for the contribution of citizens a political dignity that transcends institutional roles.

To restore a climate of trust between the administration and taxpayers, the movement first proposes the suspension of all assessment acts sent by Creset.

The halt should be accompanied by a voluntary regularization procedure for “de facto” driveways, allowing compliance without penalties or interest, thus promoting a fair and non-punitive amnesty.

“However, the heart of our proposal – explains Antonio Ruta – lies in a profound conceptual revision of the Cup Regulation. It is essential that the Single Fee is no longer treated as a mere tax, but rather as the economic counterpart of a concession. This distinction is not just terminological, but substantial: viewing the Cup from a concession perspective would allow for the introduction of a greater proportionality and contractual equality between the Municipality and the citizen. This would pave the way for a flexible and equitable fee, capable of distinguishing between different real situations, such as cases where the parking ban entails an actual sacrifice of public land compared to less impactful contexts.”

“In this perspective of social justice, we believe it is necessary to include the hypothesis of a seasonal Cup and a wide range of reductions and exemptions. We think of the elderly, families with children or low income, people with disabilities, and those non-resident owners who, despite owning a garage, do not actually use it. Special attention must be given to owners in the historic center, an area already severely affected by numerous issues. Adding new annual fees for those who live or own premises in the heart of the city means fueling the economic depression of a zone that risks becoming increasingly less attractive for residential purposes.”