“For Phoenixville pride, and for Phoenixville pocketbooks: Push Parking!”–Patricia Matson of The Phoenix.
I am reminded of the quote that ran in The Phoenix May 10, 2007:
“ ‘Get us our garage ...’ said Ken Beard of Jaworski’s Music.”
What I suggested to Mr. Beard at that time is reproduced below. Not Mr. Beard, Ms. Matson, Mr. Lawrence, nor anyone on the Council or the CDC has yet put forward in public any answers.
Dear Mr. Beard:
Thank you for your order to Garages ‘R Us. In order for us to process your order, please fill in the following information in our order form:
1. Size of garage (number of spaces): _________
2. Price per space: ____________
3. Base construction cost (1 x 2) = ___________
4. Land acquisition cost: ____________
5. Administration, miscellaneous costs: ________
6. Total price (3 + 4 + 5): ________________
7. How will you be paying for your new garage:_________________ (i.e., cash, credit, yours or someone else’s).
8. Will parking be free or will a parking fee be charged? _____
9. Estimated fee ___________, estimated occupancy ________, estimated fees collected (per month or year) _______________.
10. What are the estimated operating costs for your new garage: _______________/year.
11. How will you pay the operating costs: _______________
12. If you are financing your garage, what are the estimated payments (principal and interest) per year: _______________
13. How will you pay the principal and interest: _________________
14. Do the estimated fees cover the estimated operating, capital, and financing costs?
We look forward to receiving your completed order.
Cordially,
Garages ‘R Us
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2 comments:
Mr. Breuer,
I appreciate your approach. I think your "application", while a humorous/sarcastic approach, is a good, basic template that the public should consider. Residents and business owners alike are quick to shake their fists about a need or a problem, but often slow to realize the measured steps required for planning a viable solution. They want answers NOW...but these things take time. Now, a few years after realization of the parking problem, our Councilmembers have a difficult task at hand this very evening. Tongiht we will see who gets to answer those questions, a task force or a parking authority.
I say task force.
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