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MEMORANDUM August 3, 1999 Page 2 Lot 10 is used by a few County employees, employees of the Telephone Company, the post office, the bank, other downtown businesses and the general public. Citizens reporting for jury duty also are advised that this lot is available for their use. Lot 9 is the unpaved lot that we are in the process of developing in conjunction with the City of Concord. It is used by County employees, adjacent businesses and the public doing business at either the Government Center or the courthouse. The Costs of Parking Land acquisition costs, which vary over time and need to include the demolition costs of buildings if applicable, amount to only about half of the costs associated with providing parking. Based on rough estimates, parking spaces cost between $2,500 and $5,000 for surface lot spaces, and $8,000 and $12,000 for garage spaces, plus the cost of land and demolition. The County has the equivalent (in today's dollars) of $3 million in surface lots and another $2 million in garage parking. Other than the monthly parking fees paid by County staff and a limited number of leased spaces (10 or 12), these spaces are made available without costs to those using them. Future Needs As the County has focused its administrative operations, the jail, Sheriff and courts in downtown Concord, parking has become an issue. Expansion of courts and court related facilities will place further demands on parking facilities that wilt be difficult and expensive to resolve. Other than local zoning regulations related to building occupancy, I am unaware of any legal requirement for the County to provide parking. Employment issues and public service access do dictate the County assumes some responsibility for providing adequate parking. However, the County holds no liability for providing parking for general public/business uses not directly linked to County supported operations. (We own no lots in Kannapolis, Mt. Pleasant, or Harrisburg.)