Submitted By
Jill Velan, Parking and Mobility Services Director
Reviewed By
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Agenda Item Title
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A Motion Authorizing a Modification to the Agreement with LAZ Parking Chicago, LLC for Valet Parking Services and Directing Staff to Prepare a Pilot Valet Parking Program for the Downtown Business Districts for Review and Consideration
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Overview
Overview
With the closing of the Lake and Forest Parking Garage in mid 2014 the Village has been providing Valet Services to help facilitate patients and customers going to appointments in the immediate area. Overall there continues to be an increase in usage but due to the limited scope, the Valet service should be able to operate through the completion of the parking garage with one attendant. In addition Staff is proposing consideration of a pilot universal valet parking program that would encompass a larger user group and help facilitate access to the Village's parking supply within the downtown business districts.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the motion.
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the current Agreement with LAZ Parking Chicago, LLC would decrease from $8698 per month to $5862 per month.
Background
On August 4, 2014 the Lake and Forest Garage closed in anticipation of a new parking garage being built. Around that time the Village Board approved an agreement to provide Valet Services during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for patients/customers who may have difficulting going to appointments in the immediate area.
Since the Valet Service began the monthly usage has increased steadily from 34 vehicles to a high of 102 vehicles per month within the last few months. The Village has worked with LAZ Parking to distribute information about the program to the nearby offices and had a few businesses indicate that they believe the service is valuable to their patients. Since the program continues to see an increase in usage, there appears to be a n...
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