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Provo East District residents press city on parking permits as enforcement costs outpace revenue
Summary
Residents at the East District meeting criticized recent permit price increases, inconsistent enforcement times and citation practices. City parking staff said permit sales and citation revenue do not fully cover enforcement costs and urged neighborhood feedback on program design.
Provo City parking staff told East District residents that current permit sales and enforcement costs are out of balance, while neighbors pushed for changes to hours, pricing and exemptions.
Sandy Buschiel, Provo’s parking program manager, said the city operates three active permit areas and that last year permit sales yielded about $22,000—below what the city spends on enforcement, software and officer staffing. Buschiel listed program costs including officers, office administration, vehicle fuel and maintenance, monthly fees for…
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