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Budget Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue is generated from violations and fines?
FY2006 Actual: $2,251,207
FY2005 Actual: $2,089,928
FY2004 Actual: $2,067,180
FY2003 Actual: $2,224,507

How much money is expended on parking enforcement and traffic control?
FY2006 Actual: $2,084,945
FY2005 Actual:$2,265,567
FY2004 Actual: $2,328,817
FY2003 Actual: $2,315,641

(Note that when uncollectable citations are taken into account, fine revenue does not cover the cost of enforcement. However, it is a necessary function to maintain the free flow of traffic, emergency access and available parking for customers that have legitimately purchased a permit to park.)

What is the Parking Unit’s annual operating budget for expense and transfers?
FY 2007 Budgeted Expense: $8,860,534
FY 2007 Budgeted Debt Service: $6,364,488

What are the Parking Unit’s sources of income?
The Parking Unit of Transportation Services receives income (in order of importance) from permit sales, visitor parking, violations and fines and charging for services.

What is the total amount borrowed for capital improvements since 1988?
Total debt incurred for capital improvements are as follows:

1 Northside Garage $8,929,745
2 Southside Garage $9,068,442
3 University Center Garage $9,936,733
4 Central Campus Garage $8,562,546
5 West Campus Garage $30,360,477
6 Pedestrian Passageway $13,768,923
  (Less $3,000,000 recently switched to UAT funding ) ($3,000,000)
  TOTAL $77,626,866

How many permits are sold and how much revenue is generated from permit sales?
Approximation for year

Garage 7060 $2,589,058
Priority Bay 168 $84,182
Garage Numbered 973 $440,131
Night/Motorcycle 4130 $253,637
Surface (mostly staff) 8453 $1,443,851
Surface (mostly student) 15495 $3,205,241
Gated Lot 544 $135,789
Surface Numbered 1376 $478,868
University Apartments 507 $79,106

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