HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Council Action Form dated June 24, 2003 r
ITEM # � `
DATE June 24, 2003
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN ILLEGAL PARKING FINES - $5.00 to $10.00
BACKGROUND:
For the first time in thirty years state lawmakers lifted the cap on parking fines. The City
of Ames has for many years experienced parking problems around the community.
This problem has been magnified during large crowd events at Jack Trice Stadium
where, in many cases, it is cheaper to park illegally and receive a $5 illegal parking fine
than to pay for parking on University grounds.
Iowa State University, not bound by the previous $5 state fine limit, has set illegal
parking at $12. This difference in illegal fines has caused many to park in residential
areas of Campustown to avoid the higher Iowa State University parking violations.
It is proposed that the City increase illegal parking from $5 to $10 and $15 if paid after
thirty (30) days. It is proposed that City parking meter violations remain at the $3
amount.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Approve the attached ordinance increasing illegal parking fines from $5 to $10 and
$15 if paid after thirty (30) days.
2. Make no change in the parking fine schedule.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve alternative
number one authorizing approval of the attached ordinance increasing illegal parking
fines from $5 to $10 and $15 if paid after thirty (30) days.
COUNCIL ACTION: