HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 19, 1981 (41)MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi, Couurunity Development Department
TO: City Manager Glaves
FROM: Mamie SLarr, Assistant Planner
DATE: August 19, 1981
RE: Parking Meters
The following information regarding the parking meters in downtown
Lodi was obtained from City Finance, Public Works and Community
Development Departments, and the City Clark.. It is presented in
two sections: a summary; followed by detailed explanation and
qualification..
SUMMARY DATA
• Cost to remove meters ----------------$10 - $11. each
• Timing--------- Heads only - immediately; posts -
time available commencing in winter
• Enforcement/Time zones ------Adequate, pending
further study
• Cost of more signs in lots ----------$1100
• Storage of meter- heads --Temporary at the MSC
f Disposal of meter heads ---Retain, sell, give away
• Safety considerations -----Posts must be capped or
cut flush with sidewalk and grouted.
Anything on posts except meter heads
considered a hazard
• Balance in parking meter fund 7/31/81--$32,100
• Amount of fund encumbered for repair parts -$2,850
• Amount advanced by City 8/6/80 for bond redemption -
$25,000
DETAILED INFORMATION
Removal Alternatives and Costs
11 Cut off poles at sidewalk and grout holes. Work can be
1 done by City Public Works personnel on time -available
basis. Currently over -programmed, could begin in winter.
+� Costs estimates from City Street Department:
$10/meter x 800 meters + - $8,000+
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Memorandum Page 2.
Starr to City Manatjer
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Cost. U.M. i 111.11 on :
$2/meter x 800 meters + _ $21000+
3. It has been suggested that the posts be left on School
Street until work under the Assessment District is done,
and all other posts removed as soon as possible.
Immediate costs:
$2/meter x 125 meters + on School. Street = $ 248 +
$10/meter x 6"06 meters + remaining = $6,760
$6,908
(It is presumed that the posts on School .Street
could be removed at no additional cost if sidewalk is
to be replaced tinder the District; however, sidewalk
work on all of School Street is not currently pert of
the description of wcrk submitted w; th cost estimates
by Quad Consultants)
Additional costs:
The estimated cost to remove the posts after the heads
are removed is $9/post.
4. Removal of heads immediately and posts -later:
$2/meter + $9/meter x 800 meters = $8,800+
S. Contract out the job - doable the costs
Safety Considerations
Once the heads are removed the posts must be capped to
cover the sharp edge. Anything on the po:;ts other than
the meter heads, ie. informational signs is considered
a safety hazard. The posts, without the heads, are con-
sidered somewhat of a hazard If the poles are to be
removed, they must be cut slightly below the sidewalk
and the hole filled flush with the walk to prevent some-
one from tripping or cutting their feet, hands, etc.
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The City Street Department can not undertake removal of
the meters until winter, and then on a time -available
basis. it is estimated that the entire project, if done
at one time, will take approximately 200 crew -hours.
T e City Finance Department, under whose jursdiction
e meters fall, has personnel at the present time to
remove the heads only. Public Works street crews may
assist with welding. It is estimated that this will take
approximately 30 hours.
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Time Zones, Signing and Enforcement
Most of thenetered areas have one-hour time zones which
are adequately signed at present. one additional sign
per aisle in the parking lots is needed at an estimated
cost of $.1100.
Current enforcement levels can continue with minor
mod-fications after the removal of the meters. Enforce-
ment costs are currently born by the General Fund
Storage/Disposition of Deters
Temporary storage of the meter heads at MSC can be
arranged. Long-term retention in case of future need
somewhere in the City is not recommended as the Finance
Director advises that they are worn beyond reasonable
repair and are operationally antiquated.
A number of disposal alternatives have been suggested..
All need further research.
1. Sell the meter heads in bulk lot to firs t' interest ed
party (UC Davis at one time inquired if we had any)
2. Sell bulk lot to the highest bidder or for scrap iron
3. Auction or sell outright in less than bulk lot
quantity (not recommended because of administrative
difficulties)
(Any revenues from above alternatives to be allocated by
City Council)
4. Give individual meters to first come, first serve
(again, administrative difficulties)
5. Donate lot to a group like CLIC or community center
group for their disposal - presumably at sone type of
sale or auction. Revenues for use at group discretion.
Status of Parking Meter Fund
TFe bonds were redeemed in Fall, 1980 f therefore, the
mdtersare owned by the City through the Parking District.
T e balance in the fund as of July 31, 1981 was $32,100 +.
$1,850 was encumbered for repair parts however, the parrs
a e scheduled for shipment September 30th. It is possible
to cancel the orders if done immediately, ie. tommorrow.
�- Memorandum: Pege 4.
_.' Starr to City Manager
On August G, 1980, the City Council authorized, and
initiated, redemption of the parking district bonds.
1n addition 11) file forth. cm rv--erva in thu Parkinq
Ftind, the Cotiiic.i1 atithurized an additional $25,000
(api.iro.ximai-e1y) , which w -u; the difference between the
amount required and what was'on reserve. Mr. Walter
Sanborn, on behalf of the Central Lodi Improvement
Committee stated that this amount would be returned
to_ the City after the formation of the Assessment
District and the sale of those bonds. It was also
agreed at that time that the meters would remain in
use until the formation of the District. Since that
time, the meters have continued to provide income.
It is estimated that the meters bring in approximately
$3,000 per month with expenditures for parking lot
maintenance (discussed below), maintenance personnel,
and meter maintenance estimated at $2,4010per month.
The time ra-te on the meters (income) has not been
changed since the meters were installed; however, the
cost of personnel continues to increase, as would the
cost of maintenance if done properly. Therefore, the
monthly net income is steadily declining.
At the present time $3,015.per year is expended on
maintenance of the parking lots.. If the meters are
removed that cost must be assigned elsewhere. -On-street
maintenance,and signing is currently from the General
Fund.
Status of the Meters
The meters are currently in very poor condition. They
have: not been adequately maintained in two years, pending
possible removal. This has resulted in numerous citizen
complaints and the need for a lump sum expenditure for
minimum parts replacement. Furthermore, the mechanisms
are old and worn, making it difficult to repair. Because
of the pending removal situation, it has been difficult
to retain qualified personnel for maintenance of the meters.
DECISIONS TO BE MADE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Should the meters be removed - no recommendation
IF TO BE REMOVED:
2. When should they be removed - recommend heads immediately
and posts on time-avai a e basis, with School Street
last, pending district work
. Time zones - recommend continue present zones, pending
urs taestudy and CLIC recommendation
4. Enforcement - recommend continued enforcement program,
pending further study
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5. :sirecoituttend auLhorixr_ additional signs
as needed
6. What to do with the meters - recommend temporary storage
and direct staff to rovesLigate disposal alternatives
with future report and recommendation to Council
7. Use of parking meter f
to raw funds for mete:
however, parking fund can
costs
&. Determina
0ACKGROUND
determination of where
1 - no recommendation;
sed for meter removal
CLIC is currently requesting the Council remove the
parking meters on the basis that they have obtained 50%
of the signatures that they need to form the Downtown
Assessme-nt.District (608 is the necessary number).
CLIC feels that it would be good public relations to
have the meters removed at this time and that they are
-well down the road to fulfilling their- part of the
tacit commitment. It is the Committee's feeling that
removal of the meters at this time will provide the
needed impetus to get the remaining 108 signatures..
G C l�Ci'
ary Joan Starr, AICP
sistant Planner
cc: Jack Ronsko, Public Works Director
Fred Wilson, Finance Director
Walter Sanborn, CLIC Chairman