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City confirms 15% parking tax on ticketed events; Ecollect handles audits and collections

6402269 · October 23, 2025
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Summary

City staff told the Budget & Finance Committee that a 15% parking tax applies to charged event parking, that Ecollect administers collection and audits, and that revenues flow to the general fund with no pass-through to other organizations.

City staff told the Budget & Finance Committee on Oct. 20 that Chester’s parking tax on charged event parking operates at a 15% rate and is collected and enforced by the contractor Ecollect.

The chief explained that where an event holder charges for parking, the ordinance places a 15% tax on top of that parking charge and that Ecollect is the city’s…

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