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Page 2 . Vance noted that the Traffic & Lighting Division is currently studying parking zones because of the "chopped" sequence in the downtown area. Two meter maids and limited policemen enforce by ticketing. Councilman Voorde suggested that perhaps senior citizens could assist in this area. Councilman Puzzello asked of Mrs. Nimitz the collection procedure and she indicated that there was a considerable backlog and currently she does the processing by hand and believes that computers would assist greatly. Mr. Vance noted that much of the delay is from the county. Councilman Beck and Councilman Puzzello voiced concern over stressing enforcement in different zones. Councilman Puzzello questioned the status of the free lot. Councilman Barcome noted that 60%, currently being collected, could be increased as high as 80% which would create an additional $20, 000. 00 in revenue. Mr. Vance added that the parking garages are up for sale and that an approximate balance remaining is at $3 , 600,000. 00. Councilman Beck noted that the parking garages were built under the Mayor Allen administration and were refinanced under the Mayor Nemeth administration. It also was noted that if the garages would not be refinanced, that a balloon payment would have been due in 1990. Currently there is a reserve being built of $239 , 000. 00 debt service annually. The parking garages are to be paid off in the year 2015 . Councilman Serge voiced concern that the time is wrong for raising the fees. Councilman Barcome suggested that he would support the bills once the remaining two blocks would be opened. Mr. Vance noted that the problem is deficit financing. The council attorney noted that she had been contacted by a group of county employees who voiced opposition to the $3. 00 increase in monthly parking rates. She also noted that it appeared from the discussion that the counsel was concerned over raising the parking fines to the $5 . 00 level for the initial fine. She suggested that perhaps a $3. 00 parking violation at the initial level, and maintaining the proposed $10. 00 fine after the five day period had elapsed, would be a compromised position. Several councilmen agreed to this basic concept . It was suggested that on August 1st effective date to be possible for both bills. Following further discussion, Councilman Barcome made a motion, seconded by Councilman Paszek that bill number 64-86 be amended to include a $3. 00 fine and settlement of the offense and a $10. 00 fine thereafter, with an effective date of August 1st. The motion passed unanimously.