Faculty Senate Resolution #02-43

Approved by the Faculty Senate: December 3, 2002

Approved, with modifications by the Chancellor: January 2, 2003 (modifications are noted in bold print)

Proposed Parking Plan Resolution as follows:

WHEREAS, parking operations at East Carolina University must be self-sufficient, and

WHEREAS, the current proposal has been created based on certain assumptions among these being:

1. An oversell ratio in Zones A and B of approximately 1.1.

2. The anticipation of no changes in the parking fees for a four-year period.

3. Spaces reserved for those with disabilities will not change from the current plan in terms of quantity and location.

4. Enforcement practices adequate to ensure operational objectives.

5. Transportation enhancements necessary to support an increase in remote parking.

6. Faculty and staff have a preference when permits are issued in Zones A and B.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate is in general agreement with the plan proposed at the November 5, 2002, Faculty Senate meeting, and that such agreement is based on the assumptions presented in that plan, some of which are enumerated above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate requests that the plan be modified in the following respects:

1. Provide retired faculty with a free Zone A permit in a manner similar to current practice.

* Chancellor Muse will make a final determination as to whether retired faculty permits will be Zone A or B before the plan is implemented. *

2. Given the stated goal of providing readily available parking, explicitly provide that:

a. the oversell ratio in Zone A and B will not exceed a ratio of 1.1, and

b. parking fees will remain constant over a 4 year period, and

c. Certain lots east of Founders Drive and surrounding the Jenkins Building not be opened to other University registered vehicles until 6:30 p.m.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, responsible for Campus Operations, provide an annual report concerning Parking and Traffic matters, including parking lot shuttle services, to the Faculty Senate each year at their January meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate urge the Chancellor to accelerate efforts to create a public transportation system that effectively combines the SGA system and that of the City of Greenville.

* Chancellor Muse will do further analysis on a public transportation system that merges the Student Transit System with the City of Greenville before a final decision is made.