CAMPUS
COMMUNICATION
DATE: July 31, 2008
TO: All Drake Faculty, Staff, Contract Employees, and Students
FROM: Victoria F. Payseur,
Vice President for Business and Finance
RE: Registration of Vehicles 2008-09
All University faculty, staff, contract employees and students who wish to park their vehicles in a University-owned parking lot (other than the Olmsted pay lot) for the 2008-09 school year will need to register their vehicles and purchase a parking hang tag. See the chart below for fee information.
Parking Committee Changes for 2008-09:
Recall that last year, the University Parking Committee announced a number of changes to the parking regulations which were intended to improve the campus parking situation. One change involves the addition of approximately 500 new parking spaces to the campus perimeter which will be completed this summer. Also, parking permits and parking lots are now designated as either daily commuter or as overnight parking. Be sure to purchase the appropriately designated permit and read the signage designation posted on the entrance to each parking lot. The type of permit will determine where you are allowed to park on campus.
Overnight Parking Permits:
Only students living in Drake residence halls and the Drake West Village will be allowed to purchase overnight permits. Overnight parking permits will be sold on a “first-come-first-served” basis and will only be issued for the actual number of overnight-designated parking spots (1,100 spots for 2008-09).
Daily Commuter Parking Permits:
All non-residence hall students and employees should purchase the daily commuter permit. Despite the addition of 500 spaces, given the number of students, employees and visitors on the campus each day, there are simply not enough parking spaces on campus to ensure a convenient parking spot for every daily commuter permit sold.
Where to Buy Permits:
Employees and students purchasing a daily commuter parking permit may do so at the University Book Store at 3003 Forest Avenue or in the Office of Student Accounts in room 102 Old Main during normal business hours. Residence hall (and Drake West Village) students who wish to purchase an overnight parking permit may do so in the Office of Student Accounts. Commuter-only vehicle registration can also be completed after August 1, 2008, in the D-Shoppe located in the Olmsted Center.
Parking Reminders:
Throughout the year, some lots will have special parking restrictions for construction and special events. Notification of these special parking restrictions will be posted at the lot and/or information will be disseminated by email. Drivers should be reminded to “comply with all parking regulations” and temporary lot postings.
Beginning Monday, August 25, 2008, campus parking citations will be issued for vehicles parked in university-owned lots without the proper campus hang tag permit.
Owners of vehicles parked in Drake-owned lots without the hang tag will be subject to a $25 fine and possible towing at owner's expense.
A copy of this memo and updated parking regulations are online at: www.drake.edu/busfin click on “parking”.
| Parking Hang Tag Type | Period | Fee |
| Daily Commuter | Annual | $140.00 |
| Residence Hall/Overnight | Annual | $225.00 |
| Daily Commuter | Fall Only | $90.00 |
| Daily Commuter | Spring Only | $90.00 |
| Residence Hall | Overnight Fall | $150.00 |
| Residence Hall | Overnight Spring | $150.00 |
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NEW DRAKE UNIVERSITY PARKING REGULATIONS
REVISED JULY 2008
Issued by the University’s (Faculty-Staff-Student) Parking Committee
REGISTRATION AND DISPLAY OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION PERMIT/(HANG TAG)
1. All faculty, staff, contract employees and students are eligible to park in designated lots owned and maintained by the University (with the exception of the Olmsted Visitor Parking Lot) upon proper registration of their vehicles and proper display of a valid Drake registration hang tag. The Olmsted Lot will continue to provide convenient parking readily accessible to several campus buildings for visitors, faculty, staff, contract employees, and students. Group parking arrangements in the Olmsted Lot need to be coordinated 30 days in advance with the Drake Campus Security Department 271-2222.
2. All motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, must be registered prior to the fall and spring term respectively. (See section “Parking permit definitions and fee structure 08-09) This includes vehicles wishing to park only occasionally in Drake lots (e.g., during weekend or evening classes). Vehicles larger than a pick-up or van can not be registered (e.g., semis, RVs).
3. Students living in residence halls who wish to purchase a student overnight parking permit may register their vehicles during regular business hours in the Office of Student Accounts, located in room 102 in Old Main Hall. Students, faculty and staff who commute each day may purchase a daily commuter permit in the University Bookstore or in the Office of Student Accounts.
4. The applicant is responsible for control of the registration permit/hang-tag once issued and will not be allowed to pass them on to a second party. Violation of this provision will subject applicant to automatic revocation of any campus parking privilege and will cause his/her parking registration to be canceled for the remainder of the registration year. Falsification of information on a registration form will result in revocation of the parking permit for the remainder of the year. The registrant of a motor vehicle is responsible for all violations, including those received while the registered vehicle is in the possession of another person.
5. Only Drake faculty, staff, contract employees and students are eligible to purchase the mirror hang tag. The hang tag must be displayed prominently on the interior rear-view mirror of any vehicle being parked on campus. Each hang tag registers a maximum of two vehicles. Owners should check with Security regarding placement of the parking permit for motorcycles and mopeds. Faculty, staff, contract employees and students with a hang tag who trade or buy a new motor vehicle during the registration year will be allowed to retain their permit but must notify the Security Office of appropriate vehicle changes. Lost hang tag(s) will not be replaced.
6. Failure to register or to properly display a current Drake registration permit on any motor vehicle parked in a University owned parking facility by any person eligible to register a vehicle will make a violator liable for a fine of $25.00. Violator's vehicles are subject to being towed, without notification, with towing and storage costs at owner's expense.
7. The University reserves the right to tow, without notification, or revoke the privilege of operating a vehicle on campus in the case of excessive violations. Five violations per school year are considered to be excessive.
PARKING REGULATIONS
All eligible persons may drive motor vehicles in University parking facilities as long as the vehicles are driven and parked with proper regard for the safety and rights of others. All vehicles in lots must be parked in a space properly designated for parking. Where lots are marked, proper parking requires the vehicle to be within the lines designating a parking space. Vehicles may not be parked in such a way as to block or partially block aisles, driveways, exits or entrances to parking facilities, pedestrian drop off zones, or to otherwise restrict the free flow of traffic. Vehicles may not be parked across sidewalks, on lawns, in front of dumpsters, or in any other place not properly designated for parking. Vehicles operated by any person who is eligible to register a car may not be parked in any parking space designated for "visitors."
Vehicles may not be parked in places designated as "No Parking" or "Restricted Parking" such as loading zones, handicapped zones, fire lanes, or areas where the hours are restricted. Every posted sign must be complied with twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. University-owned streets, service drives and circles are not designated parking areas. Violations will result in a ticket or tow.
Violators of parking regulations as contained herein or as conveyed by any posted sign will be subject to a fine of $25.00 for each offense. Cars are also subject to towing, without notification, with towing and storage costs at owner's expense.
Cars will be removed from any lot upon proper direction for any emergency purpose such as snow removal, maintenance of the lot, or as directed by the Security Supervisor. Instructions to remove cars may be issued by posting signs, an email or Drake web site announcement, or may be communicated verbally. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $25.00 and the vehicle may be towed, without notification, with towing and storage at owner's expense. Any vehicle obviously abandoned on Drake University property will be towed.
Motorcycles and mopeds will only be permitted to operate where other vehicles are allowed. Registered motorcycles and mopeds may park in lots and areas designated and reserved for their use about campus. Vehicles may not park in parking spaces specifically designated for motorcycles.
PAYMENT OF FINES
Failure to pay a fine within 30 days from the date the ticket is issued will result in an additional “late” fine of $15.00. Any faculty, staff, contract employee, or student may appeal any ticket. See Parking Violations - Appeals Procedures for additional information. Copies of this document may be obtained at the Security Office or in the Olmsted Center or on the Business and Finance web site: http://www.drake.edu/busfin then click on “parking”. After 30 days, unpaid fines will be treated as any other past due obligation to the University and may result in withholding of transcripts and denial of permission to subsequently register for any classes.
Parking permits will not be issued to students, faculty, contract employees or staff who have unpaid fines.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
For special occasions such as the Drake Relays, football games, or any other University event where unusual parking problems are expected, the University parking lots may be used for parking on a fee basis. Parking lots or portions thereof may be reserved for parking by on or off-campus groups or individuals without payment of fee if approved by the Security Chief of Drake University.
Parking facilities at Drake University are limited. Purchase of a commuter permit does not guarantee that a parking spot in a University parking lot will always be available. The inability to locate an open parking spot is not an excuse for violation of these parking regulations. Drake University assumes no responsibility or liability for any property loss or damage for any vehicle parking on Drake owned property. Residence hall area directors must apply for special reserved-spot permits.
The cost to purchase a parking permit is an individual employee/student expense. University budgets may never be used to purchase parking permits or lot dots for use by employees or students.
Drake University provides for handicapped parking. Permits to use such designated parking areas will be issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Parking in spaces designated for handicapped parking without the appropriate State handicapped permit will result in a fine of $100.00 for each offense. Handicapped spaces may be monitored by both Drake and the City of Des Moines.
THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REASSIGN DESIGNATED LOTS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR IF NECESSARY IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN USAGE AND DEMAND. THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY PARKING REGULATIONS AS NEEDED TO ENSURE FAIRNESS AND SAFETY.
Parking Permit Definitions and Fee Structure 2008-09
NOTE: Daily commuter permit holders are prohibited from parking in overnight designated student parking lots. Student overnight permit holders are prohibited from parking in designated daily commuter permit parking lots.
See parking lot signs and/or review campus map for parking lot designations. Violators using improper lots will be ticketed and/or towed.
Commuter Daily Permit – Annual - $140.00
Permit allows for daily parking in campus commuter lots on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking overnight, 2 AM – 6 AM, is prohibited
Commuter Daily Permit – Fall 08 Semester only - $90.00
Permits allows for daily parking in campus commuter lots on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking overnight, 2 AM – 6 AM is prohibited
Fall 08 Semester permit expires 12/31/08.
Commuter Daily Permit–Spring 09 Semester only - $90.00
Permits allows for daily parking in campus commuter lots on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking overnight, 2 AM – 6 AM is prohibited.
Spring 09 Semester permit is valid for period 1/1/09 - 5/31/09.
Student Residence Hall Overnight Permit–Annual $225.00
Permit allows students living in residence halls on campus to park overnight. Only 1100 permits will be issued, thus guaranteeing a campus parking space on a “first-come-first-served” basis in any overnight designated parking lot.
Permit will expire 8/24/09.
Student Residence Hall Overnight Permit–Fall 08 Semester Only - $150.
Same regulations as Student overnight annual permit, however the permit expires 12/31/08
Student Residence Hall Overnight Permit – Spring 09 Semester Only - $150.
Same regulations as Student overnight annual permit, however the permit begins January 1, 2009 and expires 5/31/09.
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