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EV Station Garage Project: Quality Electric will be installing EV stations in four CCDC/ParkBOI Garages (9th & Main, 10th & Front, 11th & Front Capitol & Myrtle). A single pole two charge system will be installed, adding two charging spots per garage. The project is complete as of March 1, 2023. ParkBOI Garage system now has 10 EV charging stations at 6 locations. The project cost is $64,000. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

421 N. 10th St. Property: The Agency initiated its vision to transform Block 68 and nearby parcels in its Westside District by acquiring this property in early 2018. The property includes an aging commercial building and small surface lot, which The Agency has converted to a public parking opportunity at the low rate of $5 per day. The Car Park is managing the lot and has added signage and a payment system through ParkMobile. Agency is improving the lighting in the lot. DBA will be alerting downtown service workers to this inexpensive parking option. This property is currently subject to a land exchange agreement with the Treasure Valley YMCA. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

City GO: Formerly known as the Downtown Mobility Collaborative, downtown Boise’s Transportation Management Association is up and running. This partnership of Valley Regional Transit, the City of Boise, ACHD Commuteride, Boise State University, St Luke’s Hospital, Downtown Boise Association, and CCDC involves marketing its transportation products and services to the downtown community. The CCDC Board approved a renewed Memorandum of Understanding for City Go at its October 2020 meeting. In response to a request from VRT, the Agency has included a $60,000 contribution to City Go in the proposed FY2023 budget for CCDC. An overview is located at citygoboise.com. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

10th & Front Garage Structural Concrete Repairs – Phase 2: The Agency received board approval at the December meeting to award the contract to Consurco, the lowest bidder on this project. The scope of work consists of partial depth repairs on level four across the entire length of the beams, removal/replacement of concrete, installation of anodes, and the removal and replacement of any damaged rebar with epoxy-coated rebar. The Agency’s budget includes sufficient funds and will start in April 2023. The contract amount is $790,997. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson