HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for app-based services for pay-by-phone for parking meters RESOLUTION NO. 18-151
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR APP-BASED SERVICE FOR
PARKING SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on November 28, 2017, staff presented City Council a report on potential
parking system improvements in response to issues that were identified at a May 16, 2017, workshop
on parking; and,
WHEREAS, the November report discussed options for 1) Parking Regulations & Fines, 2)
Parking Meter and Rental Rates, 3) Update to Overnight Parking Restrictions in the Central Business
Districts (CBD), and, 4) Expanded payment options using a mobile app to improve the customer's
experience; and,
WHEREAS, this is a follow-up on the use of the Parkmobile App services; and,
WHEREAS, you will recall, a number of cities from throughout the country utilize this app
to provide pay-by-phone services for the collection of the parking meter fees only; in addition,
Parkmobile will map the City's parking stalls in their app showing customers what parking stalls are
available in Campustown and Downtown, respectively, and,
WHEREAS, once a customer reserves a stall, Parkmobile will show each user how much
time is left on the meter and send them notifications in advance of the time expiring all remotely
from their smartphone; and,
WHEREAS, staff has been working with the City of Ames Purchasing Division, Legal
Department, and ISU staff; as well as holding discussions with Parkmobile representatives to
develop the agreement that accomplishes the City Councirs direction while conforming to all
applicable City ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to note that Parkmobile does not charge the City any cost for the
initial setup or for the ongoing services in the app; to recoup its costs, Parkmobile will assign a fee
directly to the customer to reserve a stall, $0.35 per reservation for users that choose to pay directly,
or$0.15 per reservation for users that pay using the pre-pay wallet feature within the app; and,
WHEREAS, the customer also pays any third-party transaction fee that may occur depending
on the credit card or debit card company being used; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames will receive the full amount based upon the meter rate, and
Parkmobile will make monthly payments to the City for all revenue owed during that period and
provide detailed transaction data in a report showing all parking use for that respective month so that
Finance Department staff can audit usage as needed; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has also done a review of the Municipal Code, Chapter 18, on Parking
to see if there are any minor clarifications or corrections necessary before the app and new parking
meter rates go into effect on July 1, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the three-year agreement with Parkmobile, LLC, for pay-by-phone app services for the City of
Ames Parking System is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of March, 2018.
Diane R Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of March, 2018.