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Troutdale reports $13,655 net from weekend paid parking at Glen Auto Park; residents eligible for exemptions
Summary
Parks staff told the Parks Advisory Committee that the new paid-parking system at Glen Auto Park generated $13,655 in net revenue since collections began on weekends; staff said more than 400 resident exemption applications have been received and enforcement remains a separate issue.
Jonah Jacobson, parks superintendent, told the Parks Advisory Committee on Sept. 17 that the city’s new paid-parking system at Glen Auto Park has produced net weekend revenue since it began collecting in July.
Jacobson said the total net revenue figure on the financial summary was $13,655. “So it's generating some income on the on the weekends,” he told committee members. He said collections are limited to Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays “through the busiest times.”
Why it matters: The program was approved and funded by the City Council for the parks division; the revenue is intended to help cover park operations and maintenance costs that the parks budget does not fully cover. Committee members asked about startup costs and break-even timelines. Jacobson said he believed the initial outlay for the paid-parking system was “$15,000,” and that the city is “getting close to breaking even on it,” excluding ongoing app-processing fees and enforcement costs.
Who pays and who does not: Jacobson described a resident exemption process. “So far, there's over 400 residential residents [who] have applied for exemptions,” he said, noting residents may register up to two license plates per household and apply online or in person at city hall.
Enforcement and next steps: Committee members noted enforcement will affect net revenue and compliance. Jacobson and members said enforcement resources or a staffed enforcement solution would increase collections but also raise recurring costs. No formal enforcement policy change was adopted at the meeting; discussions about enforcement were described as ongoing.
Other implementation notes: Jacobson said the payment provider’s reports break revenue down by point of payment (app versus website), which showed separate lines labeled “passport/parking” and “passport.” He explained those differences reflect payment channel breakdowns in the vendor reports.
What’s next: Committee members suggested the city track revenue and enforcement costs together as the program continues, and asked staff to return with updated financial information in future meetings.
