Clippers Offer Settlement in Their Dispute Over Parking Charges at State-Owned Lot

The Clippers have proposed a settlement to the directors of the California Museum of Science and Industry in a parking dispute. A state audit showed that the team overcharged fans who bought season parking in a state-owned lot for the 1984-85 season by a total of $161,098.

“They haven’t given it to us in writing yet,” said Donald Muchmore, executive director of the museum. “It will be sent to the agency of State and Consumer Services and to the attorney general for review.”

The directors are expected to vote on the proposal at a board meeting next month.

The parking controversy surfaced last March when it was discovered that the Clippers had been charging an average of $4.76 a game to park in the lot, rather than $2 as stipulated in their contract with the state.

The Clippers also overcharged fans for parking in 1985-86. A state audit is being conducted to determine the amount of a settlement the Clippers would have to pay the state for that season.