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Poulsbo council approves contract with LAZ Parking and midyear budget amendment for downtown enforcement
Summary
The Poulsbo City Council authorized the mayor to sign a three‑year contract with LAZ Parking and approved a midyear budget amendment to begin downtown parking enforcement, with staff and council saying enforcement will start in a phased way and be adjusted based on data and seasonal demand.
Poulsbo City Council members voted July 16 to authorize the mayor to sign a three‑year contract with LAZ Parking and to approve a midyear budget amendment to fund the first months of a downtown parking enforcement program.
City staff said the contract will fund manager and customer service support, a mobile license‑plate‑recognition patrol, technology and program setup. Council and staff said the program will be rolled out in stages: new signage and employee parking arrangements first, followed by light enforcement (with warning notices) and eventually robust enforcement tied to a paid‑parking rollout next year.
Why it matters: Council and downtown business owners have said lack of turnover in prime spaces reduces customer access. Staff and LAZ representatives said enforcement is intended to increase turnover, free up spaces for visitors, and gather data—average length of stay,…
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