Berkeley may start charging for parking at some Marina lots amid budget woes
Briefly

The Berkeley City Council is proposing new parking fees at three of the busiest lots at the Marina to address an ongoing budget deficit of $1.3 million. The proposed fees are $1 per hour or up to $6 per day, with a $500 annual pass for regular visitors. While these changes aim to generate an estimated $182,000 annually for the Marina Fund, the rest of the parking areas will remain free. The fund has faced financial strain due to long-standing deficits and loss of rental income.
The new parking proposal at Berkeley Marina, which includes fees of $1 per hour and a $500 annual pass, aims to address a $1.3 million budget deficit.
City officials assert that the new parking fees, alongside charges for group use permits, are vital to boost the Marina Fund, which supports essential waterfront operations.
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