HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Downtown Parking Enforcement One-Year Project Update AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 10/3/2016
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Courtney Griesel, CMO Staff Phone No: 541-736-7132
Estimated Time: 30 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Community and Economic Development and
Revitalization ITEM TITLE: DOWNTOWN PARKING ENFORCEMENT ONE-YEAR PROJECT UPDATE
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Provide comment and feedback on staff presented overview of the Park Downtown
Springfield pilot program year.
ISSUE STATEMENT: Beginning in July of 2015, the City of Springfield reinitiated parking enforcement and management in Downtown after nearly 10 years of no regular enforcement. Park
Downtown program activities include management of long-term permitting, special event parking, on and off-street enforcement, residential programs and key messaging through
signage and brochures. This initial year has provided opportunities for ongoing program
improvement and refinement as staff work to manage the program while maintaining the community defined mission; to create a positive Downtown experience for all visitors and
businesses by providing convenient, responsive, and fair parking solutions. City Staff will
provide Council with a look at the past start-up year with an overview of key program areas and opportunities for further refinement and improvement into the second year. This
is also an opportunity for staff to answer questions related to the program and receive
feedback from the Mayor and Council.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Park Downtown Springfield Map and Handout
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Park Downtown program is key to providing support and amenities to Downtown businesses, residents, employees and visitors. As identified in the 2010 adopted Downtown
Vision Plan, the availability and management of publically owned on and off-street parking infrastructure has a direct value to businesses and residents who require access to
those spaces. Maintaining a healthy turnover of parking spaces during peak demand hours
allows visitors and patrons to access Downtown businesses with ease.
Park Downtown program amenities in Springfield include;
Free On-Street Parking; 2 & 3 Hour
Free Off-Street Parking; 3 Hour
Monthly and Quarterly Permits; On and Off Street Areas
Residential Permits
Special Event Permits
Ability to Contest Tickets in an Administrative Setting Opposed to Court Setting
The initial first year of the Park Downtown program implementation was focused on education and orientation for downtown visitors, businesses and residents with an intention
to approach enforcement with a soft ‘hand.’ For this reason, forecasted revenues
anticipated light enforcement activities, leniency in granting citation voids and a slow rate of permit program adoption, estimating total revenue to approximately $45,000 in the first
year. The program carries an annual contracted enforcement cost of $94,164. In anticipation of low revenues in initial start-up years, an additional $50k was budgeted in Downtown urban renewal funds to support any projected gap between program revenue
and program cost. Due in great part to a higher than anticipated permit program adoption, the Park Downtown program generated approximately $57,400 in the first year ending
June 30, 2016. These revenues, including an overview of other program activities like
enforcement and permit activities, will be discussed so that Council might provide feedback as staff work to further improve the program in the second year.
220 Fifth Street, Suite 110 541.736.7121 www.rpnw.com Operated by Republic Parking Northwest Free Time Limited 2-Hour and 3-Hour On-Street Parking Enforced all days 8:00am to 5:00pm except City observed holidays. Free Unrestricted All Day Off-Street Weekend Parking! All City operated off-street parking areas signed as permit only Monday to Friday are free to the public and without time limits on Saturdays and Sundays. One Block Face Per Day A person may only move their vehicle one block face per day. A block face is defined as one side of the street between two intersections. Monthly/Quarterly Permits and Residential Permits are offered and available in many areas of Downtown including some on-street areas. Parking Enforcement, Permit Sales & Citation Payment Republic Parking Northwest (RPNW) operates the City of Springfield’s Downtown Parking Program. Please contact RPNW with any questions about parking in Downtown or for permit purchases and citation payment: 220 Fifth Street, Suite 110 541.736.7121 www.rpnw.com Special Event Parking Passes may be available for your event. Please email questions or requests specific to Special Event Passes to parkingfeedback@springfield-or.gov Some Pay by Space Hourly Parking Some non-City managed parking lots are available for hourly pay by space parking. These lots are operated by other firms like Diamond Parking. Don’t Be Confused by signage in non-city operat-ed lots as it may appear similar to City signage but with different rules and regulations. Parking in Downtown Springfield CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 2016 (RPNW) operates the City of Springfield’s Downtown Parking Program. Please contact RPNW with any questions about parking in Downtown. 220 Fifth Street, Suite 110 541.736.7121 www.rpnw.com TheCityofSpringfieldDowntownParkingProgramstrivestocreateaposiveDowntownexperienceforallvisitorsandbusinessesbyprovidingconvenient,responsive,andfairparkingsoluons.WelcometoDowntownSpringfield!Attachment 1, Page 1 of 2
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