HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-29-20 Public Comment - C. Kellner - Do not increase the MSU RPPDFrom:Christopher Kellner
To:Agenda
Subject:Do not increase the MSU RPPD
Date:Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:13:24 AM
Hello,
I already disagree with having to purchase a parking permit to park in front of my house at 719
S 5th Ave. As a property owner and property tax payer, street parking should not cost me
anything extra. That said, increasing the cost from $30 to $35 seems even more ridiculous.
Per the 1993 City Commission minutes, the permit fees AS WELL AS parking violation fines are
supposed to be used to fund the program. When parking fines are added to the equation, the
program is bringing in a roughly $45,000 surplus, which would justify a decrease in the permit
fee to $10 (multiplied by the approximately 2082 permits sold would bring in $20, 820). When
added to the approximate $100,000 in fines/citations, that would more than cover the
$115,471 FY 2021 Budget Expenses for MSU/BHS RPPDs.
Thank you,
Chris Kellner
719 S 5th Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715