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MEMORANDUM August 3, 1999 Page 4 The City and County could share ownership and expense of constructing the parking garage. It is estimated that 610 spaces could be created at a cost estimated at $6 million. This would be an addition of 487 spaces above the existing 123 on Lots 1 and 2. It would make best use of the land area and maximize parking potential. This project represents the best approach to providing public parking near the Courthouse - Jail facilities. Further expansion of surface lots can be pursued on properties not now owned by the County. This approach continues to remove properties from the tax rolls and negatively impacts opportunities for small business dex elopment in downtown Concord. This course of action is dependent on the availability of property in areas close to County facilities. Controlling Parking Access Making sure parking is available for the public doing business in County facilities and for County employees remains difficult. The only controlled access parking in current use is the basement of the Government Center. Some further use of controlled access parking could be pursued in conjunction with other measures. We may want to consider a parking fee system to offset the cost of providing and maintaining parking lots. (Some County employees now pay for daily parking). Without control measures, it will be difficult to assure that those doing business at County facilities or County staff will have parking available when required, regardless of how many parking lots the County builds and maintains. Overview An important element in addressing these issues is that i_f County facilities remain in downtown Concord as the County grows, parking (public and staff) will be a significant limitation. As we address these issues, a long-term perspective should remain in the forefront.