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Council approves pilot parking sensors as procurement dispute puts paid‑parking launch at risk
Summary
The council authorized a 180‑day pilot of solar parking sensors donated by Municipal Parking Services, but separate paid‑parking implementation was complicated when the staffing vendor objected to insurance requirements for its contract extension, prompting staff to pull that agenda item pending resolution.
The City Council voted to authorize a demonstration pilot of six solar parking-sensor posts donated by Municipal Parking Services (MPS) but also learned the paid‑parking program’s vendor extension faces a procurement snag that could delay the program’s start.
Under the pilot, MPS will deploy six solar sensor posts at locations selected with Public Works; the company will donate product, installation and cellular data services for a 180‑day demonstration. The system will detect occupancy and send images and license-plate information to staff for enforcement planning; Municipal Parking Services said it will work with the city to assess occupancy…
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