Summary
The downtown parking garage burned $123,000 in cash last year and has borrowed about $350,000 from other city funds. With meter revenue gone and the elevator broken, committee members discussed possibly selling the garage during budget season.
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Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $350,000 borrowed from other city funds so far, with $123,000 burned in 2025 alone.
Fixing or selling the garage would free other city funds from covering its losses.
Downtown parkers could lose affordable monthly parking if the garage is sold.
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