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February 15- 1973 As you know, it was the Portsmouth Parking Authority's recommendation that surface parking be initiated at only $7.00 per month, and average rental from the new ramp be only $10.00 per month. They also suggested turning over all metered parking proceeds to the Portsmouth Parking Authority in order to service deficit expected in the amount of approxi- mately $41,500 per year. This Commission feels that the demand for parkiBg as shown by the two studies justifies our recommendation for eight (8) and twelve (12) dollar rates for monthly parking. We support the Portsmouth Parking Authority's recommendation that all mstered parking facilities be administered by the Parking Authority and receive all revenue therefrom. How- ever, as outlined in provision one of this recommendation, we support 104 per hour instead of the current 54 now being charged for City meters and that all meters on off-street lots 50~ for all day parking. The approximate income from neighborhood of $53,000 per year at 56 per hour. With estimated the parking meter revenue will increase approxi. be 10% for cue hour and aminimum of City owned parking meters is in the the increase to 10e per hour, it is mately $47,000 per year. Based on the foregoing change offset the projected deficit of the Portsmouth to the City. in rate structurs, the additional revenue should Parking Authority, and return a cash more than surplus It should be further noted that the projected completion of the new ramp coincides with the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority's expected completion of the Crawford Urban Renewal Project. The City wculd receive non-cash credits for the total construction cost of the proposed ramp in addition to satisfying the growing demand for parking in this area of the City. This~Commission also feels that the Portsmouth Parking Authority should review their plans i~iorder to determine if additional levels would be required at Edinburgh. If so, coul~ additional floors be feasibly added based on current plans. Secondly, consider whether the cost of roofing the third floor would increase revenue sufficiently to more than justify cost thereof. The above recommendations were approved at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Finance Commission and are forwarded for your information." The following letter from the City Manager was read: "Due to the legal requirements, City Council is required to set the rates for all on-str~ parking in the City of Portsmouth. Based on this, it is my recommendation that the on-street metered parking rates be set at 54 for each half hour. This rate will coincide with the Muni~ ipal Finance Commission's recommendation of 10t per hour but will allow for S4 parking in 30- minute increments. Also, it is my recommendation that an agreement for operation of the parking meters and ramp parking be drawn between the City and the Portsmouth Parking Authority, that this agreem~ contain all fees for parking, metered rates and an annual budget for operation and debt re- quirements for all parking facilities. I recommend that the City Attorney draft this agreement and submit it to City Council for approval. Motion~of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Early, Johnson, Nays: None Abstaining: Wentz King, Smith, Barnes et at - NEW BUSINESS - 73-56 - The fcllowing letter was received from Mrs. Miriam Haywood, 4008 Windymille Drive: "I would like to know what is proposed for the residents of the Churchland area con- cerning recreation areas. Please consider the fact that there are no play grounds or any other type of recreational facilities in Churchland. Therefore, our children from tots to teens ~ave no place to play except in the streets. This is not only dangerous for our youngsters b~t for drivers as well Our teenagers are in dire need of a supervised recreation center as are our younger children. I~ ap.peal to you, not only as a taxpayer, but as a concerned parent to have some con- sideration~ for our children and provide 'them-with a safe place to p~ay. Let the residents of Churchland see some of their tax and perhaps save their children. I believe whole heartedly that we deserve this much. dollars put Don't you?" to work in their area