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INSIDE IOWA STATE January 18, 2002 Parking ramp, deck are part of permit proposalby Steve SullivanIowa State officials are considering a proposal to significantly enhance parking for faculty, staff and students. The proposal, which would require approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, would be funded with an existing $1 million fund and phased increases for parking fees. The proposal involves three projects: new and renovated student parking around Jack Trice Stadium; a parking deck over an existing university lot and a multi-level parking garage. The estimated cost of the three projects is $12.5 million. The project would be funded by revenue from parking permit fees, parking fines and special events. Other university departments, including athletics, also would provide funding. Under the proposal, all categories of permits would rise incrementally each year for three years. After three years, parking permit fees would see only inflationary increases. If approved, the increases would go into effect for the 2002-03 academic year. Work on the lots near the stadium would begin this summer and could be completed by fall. Over the last five years, the parking division has created a $1 million fund to improve parking. But the parking needs on campus have changed dramatically during that time, said Doug Houghton, parking manager. Five years ago, an estimated 45 percent of Iowa State students brought cars to campus. Enrollment has increased substantially, and now Houghton estimates that 65 percent of students bring cars to campus. The stadium plan would add an estimated 645 spaces in new and renovated lots around the stadium and would relieve the student parking crunch. This project would cost an estimated $3 million, funded by the increase in student parking fees. Plans for the parking deck and multi-level garage, including potential locations, still are being discussed. The deck would add an estimated 160 spaces, while the multi-level facility would add 450 to 500. The projects would cost approximately $9.5 million and be funded by increased faculty and staff parking fees, and pay-by-hour parking within the facilities. The three-pronged proposal has been discussed with university officials and student leaders, and will be presented formally to campus organizations. It could be presented to the board of regents this spring. Proposed permit increases
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