Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article
or any other provisions of this chapter, the Board of Trustees or,
if duly authorized by resolution of such Board, the Mayor or Superintendent
of Public Works is hereby authorized and empowered, by order of such
Board or duly designated officer, to temporarily suspend the metered
parking regulations otherwise applicable under the provisions of this
article or any other article, section or schedule enacted under or
pursuant to this chapter, on legal holidays, during snow or other
declared emergencies or for and during certain authorized special
events, including but not limited to parades, processions or public
assemblages, upon such terms and conditions as may be reasonably determined
by such Board or officer and set forth in such order to be necessary
to protect or preserve the public health, safety, welfare or good
order.