A law was recently passed by the State Legislature that would allow California community colleges to raise their student parking fees.
This would be the first time in five years that the costs would be increased. The new fees would be $50 for a Fall or Spring permit, $25 for the summer, and $90 for an academic year permit.
“I think that is going to be a big problem since the tuition is going to be higher too,” said Kathleen Decena, a student of Skyline Colege. “I don’t think it’s going to be practical for a lot of people.”
The district looked at prior figures and hopes that the increased fees will eventually return $300,000 back to students in terms of programs and funds.
“The fees pay for security on all three campuses in the district, parking lot up-keeping, striping, lighting, facility maintenance, cleanup, garbage pickup, etc.” said Chief of Public Safety, Robert Dean. “The parking fund district-wide is $1 million and the district subsidizes that.”
The student senate will make the final decision on whether there will be an increase or not. If they pass it, the new fees would most likely take effect in the Spring 2013 semester.
“So is it definitely going to happen? No, but it is something they will look at,” said Dean.
