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Commission approves revised parking fees but drops proposed 'sunset' surcharge
Summary
After public comment and discussion about local businesses and dynamic pricing options, the commission adopted Resolution 2026‑07 updating parking rates (seasonal/weekend/holiday language) but voted to exclude the proposed sunset‑time surcharge; staff will return with data on duration‑based/dynamic pricing.
The City Commission adopted an amended parking fee resolution that implements a package of staff‑recommended adjustments to seasonal, weekend and holiday pricing while excluding a proposed 'sunset' surcharge.
Assistant City Manager Adam Poyer summarized options from a recent parking action plan, including a $1 increase for seasonal hours, a standardization of citywide rates, and alternative weekend/holiday pricing. After public comment urging simple 24‑hour pricing or modest increases and commissioners’ discussion about impacts to local restaurants and shoppers, the commission voted to approve staff recommendations with the specific exclusion of the sunset‑hour surcharge.
Mayor and commissioners also asked staff to return with a data‑driven proposal for duration‑based (tiered) pricing that would keep short visits (one to two hours) relatively affordable while charging higher incremental rates for longer stays that tie up prime curb space. Staff said the vendor platform (ParkMobile/Flowbird) can implement duration‑tiered rates but that city data limits mean staff will need roughly 30–60 days to model concrete proposals and revenue projections.
The commission approved Resolution 2026‑07 as amended (roll call recorded in minutes). Staff will monitor holiday transactions during Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day and report back on effects of special‑event pricing and any recommended adjustments.
