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Committee weighs convenience fees and ParkMobile charges as part of parking reforms
Summary
Members discussed ParkMobile's ~30¢ convenience fee and whether the city may pass a credit‑card convenience fee; they asked staff to seek Department of Consumer Protection guidance before deciding.
Committee members raised questions about app and credit‑card convenience fees during the parking‑rate debate, noting ParkMobile charges roughly $0.30 per transaction and that payment‑processing rules vary by state and card network.
One member said, "When I used the app... it costs me the dollar plus 30¢," noting the 30¢ app convenience fee. Staff and members discussed whether a municipal convenience fee could legally be charged, with staff recommending they consult the Department of Consumer Protection and general counsel before adding any separate convenience charge to meter rates.
The committee agreed to table any decision on convenience or processing fees until staff returns guidance on legal constraints and tax treatment for credit‑card charges.
