Prepare to pay to park at The Chevy

YOUNGSTOWN —Those going to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Saturday and other events at the Chevrolet Centre for at least the foreseeable future will probably have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to pay an additional parking fee.

A majority of city council members said Wednesday they intend to end a contract with USA Parking Systems to provide spaces in parking decks and lots for those attending events at the center. The contract expires Friday.

“When you go to an event at any other facility, you pay to park,” said Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti, D-4th and chair of the finance committee. “Sometimes it costs $20.”

The decision by council came as a surprise to Finance Director David Bozanich, who thought the legislative body gave him the go-ahead at an Oct. 15 meeting to renew the contract for the month of November while council decided on a long-term deal.

But most members of council said the extension was only for this month.

When asked by The Vindicator after its meeting about the parking issue, most of council said they were letting the parking deal expire.

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