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~-jj(~(;; GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
PATE; MAY 20, 1986
T #: CD-25-86
FIIF #: 77.39.2.
SUB.~CT: CONTROLLED PARKING - BOWMANVILLE
COMMERCIAL AREA.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. Tit at Report CD-25-86 be received; and
2. That the hourly rate for on-street parking and long-term parking in the Silver
Street Parking Lot in Bowmanville, be increased to twenty-five (.25¢) cents per
hour; and
3. That the hourly rate for off-street parking in the parking lot at Church and
Division Streets, Bowmanville, be increased to twenty cents (.20¢) per hour; and
4. That staff be directed to establish a monthly parking program in the Church
Street Division Street parking lot for use by employees of downtown businesses
and others; and
5. That the monthly rate referred to in recommendation 4, be set at $32.00 per month
and parking permits be issued on a monthly basis only; and
6. That the costs associated with the conversion of the meters be charged to the
Parking Meter Reserve Account; and
7. That staff prepare the necessary by-law amendments to give effect to the
changes approved by Committee and Council.
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
During the past year or more, a number of meetings were held between staff and the
Parking Committee of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area for the purpose of
discussing parking and parking related matters. .The intent was to develop a
position, or strategy which would, over time, permit the available parking to
expand in a way that the needs of the area could be met, as the demand for both
short and long term parking increased.
For the purposes of defining the areas examined and identifying the conclusions
reached, eight subjects all impinging upon parking were discussed.
1. Parking lots and on-street parking;
2. Monthly parking;
3. Current revenue generation;
4. Increased parking rates;
5. Cost of conversion of the present systems equipment;
6. Potential for increased revenue;
7. Availability of capital for future land acquisitions;
8. Establishment of a parking authority for the municipality.
1. Parking Lots and On-Street Parking
The Bowmanville Business Centre is presently served by two municipally-controlled
parking lots;
(a) The Church/Division Street Lot has parking for 87 vehicles. The lot
generally is in good repair and should not require any major capital outlay
for a number of years. This lot was constructed in 1983 as a joint venture
between the municipality, the B.I.A., and the Province of Ontario, who funded
approximately $165,000 of the cost which is repayable over 10 years. Control
is via a central meter system and can provide hourly parking in increments
up to eight hours. Long term parkers are presently efficiently served by
the system.
(b) The Silver Street Parking Lot has parking for 27 vehicles. This lot is in
good repair having been totally reconstructed at the time that the Division
Street Lot was built. Parking control is via individual meters which have
a two-hour limit. The lot is on leased lands and, I believe, a condition
of the lease is that the municipality can purchase the land at an appraisal
value at the end of the present lease, or renew fora further period of time.
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(c) In addition to the two commercial lots, there is a third lot which is
located on the Police and Fire Building Lands. This lot is used for staff
parking on the east side, and Police, Courts Administration and the public
on the west side. The municipal staff parking lot contains 38 one-hour
meters, the west area contains 9 meters, the remainder of the lot is all
reserved parking for Police and Court Staff and Officials.
(d) Finally, the commercial area has on-street metered parking for 170
vehicles at one hour meters.
In summary, there is parking available in the downtown commercial core area
for 331 vehicles. During the day approximately 295-300 would be available
to the public; the balance would be utilized by municipal staff.
2. Monthly Parking
Following the opening of the Division Street Parking Lot and the installation
of the central meter, regular users expressed objection to the inconvenience and
felt frustrated by the need to purchase a day's parking by depositing the correct
amount of change in the central meter. The matter of monthly parking was raised
with the Mayor, by and on behalf of the employees of area banks and other
centrally located businesses. A monthly parking program could be instituted but
it would not fully resolve the question of convenience. More importantly, it
was felt that the purpose of the central parking lot(s) was to maximize the
shopping potential for downtown merchants by providing an increased amount of
public parking. This was the position taken when it was proposed, that municipal
employees park in the centrally metered Division Street Lot and free up the
metered parking lot adjacent to the water tower for use by short term parkers.
The question of establishing monthly parking was discussed at two meetings
attended by George Webster and Al Strike, David Johnston and David Oakes. It
was the opinion of the B.I.A, that monthly parking should not be instituted.
However, in a letter dated November 12th 1985, the B.I.A. reversed its earlier
position and recommended that monthly parking be implemented on a trial basis.
Staff have no objection to the establishing of monthly parking at the Church/
Division Street Lot only.
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3. Current Revenue Generation
Parking rates in all of the Bowmanville Business area have been unchanged
since the introduction of metered parking. The rate remains at .10¢ per hour.
For the purpose of evaluation, revenues for the last three years have been
reviewed.
1983 meter revenue $23,595.55
1984 meter (street & Lots) $27,113.00
1985 meter revenue $29,235.45
1983 operating costs $23,187.00
1984 operating costs $25,337.00
1985 operating costs $20,751.37
1983 Parking Tickets Issued 4,470
1984 Parking Tickets Issued 6,372
1985 Parking Tickets Issued 6,250
1983 Fines Revenue $14,888.00
1984 Fines Revenue $16,G29.00
1985 Fines Revenue $16,196.88
1983 Net Position + $15,300.55
1984 Net Position + $18,405.00
1985 Net Position + $24,680.96
It is anticipated, that 1986 and succeeding years will not see net revenues
increase beyond 1985 levels if rates remain unchanged..
4. Increase in Parking Rates
As indicated earlier, rates for parking have remained unchanged since the
inception of the program. Costs of the program have not remained static. Parts,
equipment, parking tickets, service materials, salaries, have all increased
annually. At both meetings with members of the B.I.A. Executive, serious
consideration was given to the need fora rate increase. The concensus was,
that consideration of increasing the parking rate to .25¢ per hour would be
logical and acceptable to the B.I.A., and as a concession to parking lot users
in the west end of Bowmanville, it was suggested, that the Silver Street Parking
Lot be converted to four hour meters. To consider a lesser amount would not be
practical given the cost of conversion as outlined under Section 5.
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5. Cost of Conversion of Present System Equipment
(a) Central Meter Church/Division Street Parking Lot can be converted to .25¢
per hour at a cost of approximately $250.00. The element required would
have to be ordered from England. The time from ordering to delivery
approximately 8 to 10 months. The alternative is to switch the meter
from .10¢ to .20¢ per hour at no cost to the Town. This conversion can
be done by simply turning a switch in the machine. Given the complex
nature of converting to .25¢ per hour, and wishing to offer encouragement
to long term parkers, it would be appropriate to (i) set the rate for this
lot at .20¢ per hour and (ii) base the monthly parking rate on the same
scale.
The other alternative which was discarded was to convert to individual
meters at a cost of $42,934.50.
Vin-Street and Metered Parking Lots
(b) The logical program to be pursued in these areas would be the conversion of
the meters to .25¢ per hour. The cost of this program has been estimated
at $24,400.00. However, staff are of the opinion that the project can be
completed for substantially less by purchasing only the parts actually
required, rather than the conversion kits proposed by the supplier.
Supplier Estimates $24,977.10 plus PST
Staff Estimates' $13,352..10 plus PST
Labour to Complete Conversion estimated at $ 2,000.00
Conversion costs would be covered as a capital expenditure ~n the year in
which the work was done and charged to the Parking Meter Reserve Fund.
It is believed that paid parking in the business area is in operation for
approximately 250 days per year. Estimates suggest that we are generating
approximately 50% of revenue capability at any given time. At capacity
gross revenues could reach (250 days x .90¢ per day x 295 metered spaces) _
$65,375.00.
At .25¢ per hour using the same constants, revenues could reach
(250 days x $2.25 per day x 295 metered spaces) _ $165,937.00.
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Realistically, most parking spaces are in use for approximately 50% of the
time at best. And, we could anticipate that revenues would increase beyond
1985 actual meter revenues by 2'/2 times maximum. That is, revenues from
parking could be pegged at (2'/2 x $29,235.45 ) $73,088.63
The annual operation costs would increase by an amount to cover the normal
costs of purchasing the various operating supplies. Salaries would be
increased annually as new contracts are negotiated. Revenues from the
issuing of parking tickets would also increase beyond current (1985) levels.
Finally, with respect to parking tickets, it was suggested that the penalty
be increased from $2.00 to $3.00, but that an increase not be initiated for
about a year following implementation of a parking rate increase. However,
the opinion is that the rate for parking tickets would have to increase immediately
and it is suggested that they be increased to $3.00.
7. Availability of Capital for Future Land Acquisitions
During our discussions with the B.I.A. Officials, it was the opinion that
the increase in parking rates would generate funds in sufficient amounts to
permit the acquisition of the Silver Street Parking Lot, pursuant to the terms
of the present lease. As well, it was thought that additional lands might be
purchased for parking purposes much sooner than under the present system if a
revised system of rates and fines were introduced into the parking program of
the municipality.
8. Establishment of a Municipa l Parking Authority
A brief discussion of this topic quickly led to the conclusion that such an
authority would be premature at this time.
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Arising out of the discussions and research relating to the subject the following
imperatives be established:
(a) That parking rates at meters be increased to .25¢ per hour;
(b) That parking rates in the centrally metered Church/Division Street Lot
be increased to .20¢ per hour;
(c) That a new fines' rate be established at $3.00 for each offence;
(d) That all meters be converted during 1986 at a cost not to exceed $24,000;
(e) That staff introduce a monthly parking program for use in the Church/Division
Street Parking Lot;
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(f) That the Silver Street Parking Lot be purchased as soon as funds become
available;
(g) That land be acquired in other areas to provide for future parking
requirements;
(h) That no action be taken with respect to establishing a Parking Authority
at this time;
(i) That staff bring forward the necessary by-law amendment to give effect
to the change in parking fees and fines.
(j) That the Parking Committee be thanked for its assistance and co-operation
and provided with a copy of this report.
Respectfully submitted,
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David W. Oakes, B.A., A.M.C.T., C.M.O.,
Town Clerk.
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May 14, 1986.
ATTACHMENT #2
Resolution fIGPA-496-86
Controll~~~1 Parking Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton
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Commercial Area 1. That Re{port CD-25-B6 be received; and
77.39.2.
2. That the hourly rate for on-street parking and long- erm
parking in the Silver Street Parking Lot in l3owmanville,
be increased to twenty-five (.25¢) cents per hour; and
3, a) That the hourly rate for off-street parking in the
parking lot at Church and Division Streets,
Bowrnanville, be increased to twenty cents (.20~) per
hour; and
b) That the parking fine rate be increased to $3.00;
4, That staff be directed to establish a monthly parking
program in the Church Street Division Street parking lot
for use by employees of downtown businesses and others; and
5. That the monthly rate referred to in ~er~cortnrnebdais°ued'obe
set at $32.00 per month and parking p
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6. Tetersrrbec~harga lstolthedParkinghMetervResc~~veof the
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Account; and
7. That staff prepare the necessary by-law amendments to dive
effect to the changes approved by Committee and Council.
Resolution #GPA-X497-86 Councillor Hubbard
( Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by
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Improvement Area Board
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ATTACHMENT #3
TELEPHONE (416) 623-5791
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BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
A. ALAN H. STRIKE, B.A., Q.C.
RONALD R. M. STRIKE, B. A., LL. B.
W. RO55 ST RIKE, O. C.(R ETIRED)
P, O. BOX 7
38 KING 8T. W.
BOWMANVILLE, ONT.
LIC 3K8
March 2nd, 1987
Mr. David W. Oakes, B.A.,A.M.C.T.,C.M.O.,
Clerk Corporation o.f the Town of Newcastle,
40 Temperence St.,
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario.
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Dear Sir;
Re: Parking Report CD-25-86
Y'ou'r file 77.39.2
Our apologies for not having responded with
comments to the above park_.ing report earlier. Almost all of our
concerns communicated to you earlier were favourably dealt with in
Parking Report CD-25-86.
We formally respond to the recommendation
contained in Report CD-25-86 as follows:
1.
2.
Recommendation
Parking Lot in
No'.' 2 h'our~y rite 'far' street a
d Si:,lver Street
O~ha~a on-street parking is now 50~ der hoax. Assuming that the
38 one hour parking meter spaces to the east of the police and
fire building property will bd reserved for municipal staf_f_, we
would suggest that consideration be given to increasing the 9
meter spaces on the west side of the police and fire building to
25~ with the possibility of_ increasing these meters to two hour
times to accommodate people who attend court other than the police
and staff who have reserved spaces. [~7e realize that the cost of
changing the times on meters might be a deterrent in this situation.
Rec'n No. 2 Division Street L'o't increased to 204 per hour - We
note that the cost of going to 25~ per hour would be approximately
$250 but that it would take some eight to ten months to obtain
the necessary conversion equipment. We would like to see the
Division Street Lon go to 25~ per hour eventually but leave the
cost of permit parking at 20~ per hour which results in a $32
monthly charge and encourages use of the off-street parking by
employees o_f downtown businesses.
3. Rec'n No. 4 monthly parking program on Division Street Lot -
would like to seethe monthly permit program extended to the
Silver Street Lotus well, and suggest that consideration be
to issuing upwards of 30 spaces for the Division Street Lot
We
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March 2nd, 1987
a maximum o.f 10 spaces for the Silver Street Lot on a trial
basis. Our executive would like to participate in the review
of the permit parking program after say six months and assist
in establishing the criteria for its continuance. We would
also be pleased to circulate our members as to the establish-
ment of the permit program.
4. Rec'n No'. 5 monthly park'ing permit rate' at $32 - We agree that
this is a reasonable starting rate based on the 20~ per hour
for 40 hours of parking Monday through Friday each week..
5 . Rec' n No .' 6 convers:i'on o'f' mete'r's' 't'o 'h'e' 'ch'arged 'to the Parking
Meter R'e's'erve'Acc'ount - We concur.
6. New Fine R'at'e at $3'.'0'0 - This is in your conclusion (c) at the
end of this report and we concur in this increase.
7. Purchase of S'il've'r'8tre'e't P'arkin'g h'ot -This is contained in
conclusion .(f) of the Town Report .and we comment that this should
be done well in advance of the expiration of the Silver Street
Lot lease.
8. F'urthe'r lan'd' a'c'quis'itiori 'f'o'r parking - Your item (g) in the
Conclusions suggests that land be acquired in other areas for
future parking. We would be quite happy-to review the future
parking requirements as new developments, including the expansion
of the Town offices take place and hopefully as net revenues
from the parking program increase and provide additional funds
with which to acquire or develop parking areas.
tae wish to compliment you on a very fine
and comphrensive Parking Report and thank you for involving us in
the procedure.
As we come in contact with other B.I.A.'s
in Southern Ontario, we are particularly proud of our co-operative
relationship with the Town in providing a revitalized streetscape
and parking facilities in the downtown core for the use and enjoyment
of those who wer77l~-~_a~~d--r~7.o-_b~u-~=n~ess there and the public generally.
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