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Commissioners approve $323,266 smart‑parking system for performing arts center area
Summary
The board approved an independent contractor agreement with 11x US Inc. for a smart parking system — a one‑time capital cost of $323,265.99 and annual services of $37,230.48 — with staff saying the vendor agreed to include a mobile app; the vote passed 4–1.
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners voted to purchase a smart parking system to manage availability at and around the performing arts center, approving an independent contractor agreement with 11x US Incorporated for a one‑time capital cost of $323,265.99 and an annual maintenance/operational amount of $37,230.48.
Commissioner 2 moved for approval and Commissioner 11 (staff presenting the item) summarized committee discussion: the system will display parking availability in the parking deck and the surrounding public parking areas used during large events. Staff said negotiations reduced the annual amount and the vendor agreed to include the mobile application as a one‑time add‑on. Supporters said the technology should reduce circling and improve safety during events.
The motion passed on a recorded margin of 4–1. Commissioners and staff said the purchase is intended to maximize existing parking capacity before spending on additional parking infrastructure; implementation and app rollout will be coordinated by county staff.
