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Overtime enforcement pilot yields 72 tickets in 10 hours; city to continue weekend meter enforcement
Summary
A pilot of overtime parking enforcement produced 72 tickets across roughly 10 officer‑hours; staff said many were safety violations and indicated an intention to continue periodic weekend meter enforcement and provide regular reports to the committee.
City staff reported to the Finance Committee on April 12 that a concentrated overtime enforcement pilot—five shifts totaling about 10 officer‑hours during weekdays and a weekend shift—resulted in 72 citations, many for safety violations including parking in front of hydrants, blocking sidewalks, parking in bus stops and accessible spaces, and crosswalk obstructions.
The enforcement lead said the pilot produced an average of about 17 tickets per officer‑hour during the shifts and that the activity has been effective at addressing safety issues and commercial meter misuse. The team said parking meter enforcement on Saturdays is now happening on a rotating basis to remind drivers that meters can be enforced on weekends. The presenter said the enforcement work is coordinated with Kingston Police Department when incidents require police response or involve occupants in vehicles.
Committee members asked whether staff would produce a written report; staff said they planned to provide ongoing reports summarizing enforcement activity and revenues. The presenter said enforcement is typically concentrated in meter and business districts but officers will respond to complaints outside those areas as needed.
No policy changes were adopted at the meeting; staff described the work as a pilot that could continue so long as overtime assignments remain productive and officers are available.
