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Missoula Parking Commission previews FY26 budget, seeks to fund LPR and three new staff/equipment requests

3287537 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

The Missoula Parking Commission reviewed fiscal year 2026 revenue and expense projections, flagged items that remain contingent on city approvals and union negotiations, and outlined three new requests plus a CIP to move gated facilities to fixed license-plate recognition (LPR). The full budget will be presented for board approval in June.

The Missoula Parking Commission on Tuesday reviewed preliminary revenue and expense projections for fiscal year 2026 and identified three new spending requests plus a capital project to replace gated access with fixed license-plate recognition (LPR).

Jody (Director, Missoula Parking Commission) told the commission the board will be asked to approve the finalized budget at its June meeting and that the materials being presented were a preview to elicit questions. “This agenda item is to give you all a heads up on where we are, with the budget right now and what you'll be asked to approve next month,” Jody said.

The staff projection shows modest revenue increases in several categories if recent policy changes and operational trends hold. Ticket revenue was projected to increase by roughly $3,100 for FY26 based on year-to-date collection rates and a five‑year averaging method; meter revenue is expected to rise by just over $10,000; short‑term garage revenue by nearly $5,000; permit…

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