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Downtown parking revenue shows early recovery; staff reports permit migration and fee changes
Summary
City parking staff presented quarter‑one FY26 figures showing rising paid transactions and occupancy trends, a completed transition of roughly 950 permit holders to a new system and a recent reduction then partial recovery in PBIA revenue.
Parking staff presented the FY26 quarter‑one financial report and told the Downtown Parking Committee that paid transactions and overall parking revenue have trended upward since FY24.
Ethan, who presented the slides, said permit holders historically account for about 20% of revenue while making up roughly 30% of occupancy, and that paid transactions have increased since the FY24 hourly rate change. He noted the hourly rate was $2.50 in FY23 and moved to $3.00 beginning in FY24 after a 75‑minute courtesy period, which contributed to higher paid transaction revenue.
Staff also reported operational changes that affect the data. The department extended hours in several lots on Fridays and Saturdays, moved some revenues (outdoor business facility fees) to the general fund, and completed a transition of about 950 permit holders into a new permit management system (Skidata/ecom) — an effort staff said required substantial customer support during the changeover.
The committee asked for more granular breakdowns in future reports, including separate accounting for mobile/app payments (referred to in the presentation as "Sweb") and clearer evening/weekday distinctions. Staff said they would provide more detailed occupancy slides and zonal breakdowns in later quarters.
No formal action was taken on the financial report; the presentation concluded before public comment and adjournment.
