Submitted By
Jill Velan, Parking and Mobility Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited to Provide Parking Support Services for the Village-Wide Parking Study in a Total Amount not to Exceed $116,694.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The 2016-2017 Village Board Goals included an item for the Village Board to revisit the overall parking systems within Oak Park in a holistice manner. Considering neighborhoods and business districts in order to understand the impact on residents, visitors and employees in the community.
Staff is proposing that Dixon Resources Unlimited provide parking support services for the next six months related to topics for the Village-wide Parking Study.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the resolution.
Fiscal Impact
On November 21, 2016 the Village Board approved an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited to determine the requirements for a unified technology solution for the Parking and Mobility Services Systems in an amount not to exceed $59,694.
The FY 2017 Parking Fund Budget includes funding for consultant expenditures related to the Parking Study in the amount of $50,000. If a approved staff would prepare a budget amendment to include the $7,000 within the consultant line from other project budgets.
Background
On January 23, 2017 the Village Board agreed on a standard methodology and agenda topics for the Village Board Parking Study. It is anticipated that the remainder of the parking study will take place over the next six months. At the end of the special meeting sessions staff will bring any ordinance changes to the Village Board for consideration and adoption.
Dixon Resources Unlimited (Dixon) was hired by the Village to review the Village’s parking services, permit, vehicle stickers and citation systems to determine requirements for a unified system that would improve the customer experience. This amendment would increase their scope of work to include assistance and guidance on the remaining parking study topics.
As each area is reviewed, the following guiding principles are being considered: Sustainability, Public Safety and Customer Service. While conducting the area reviews, all of the diverse parking needs are being considered. These include but are not limited to single/multi-family homes, business district providers/consumers, schools, parks, churches, medical centers, and commuters. The process includes a public comment format on the Village website, similar to the “Eye on the Ike” special meeting sessions, that would be conducted before each topic area is discussed.
Agenda topics include:
1. Y2-Y3-Y4 overnight parking zone study and recommendations from the Transportation Commission (January)
2. Parking Industry Technology Review and Best Practices (February)
3. On-Street Regulatory Signage Pilot Program (March)
4. Municipal Border Review - Austin Blvd and Harlem Avenue Areas (May)
5. Municipal Board Review - North Avenue and Roosevelt Road Areas
6. Public Transit Area Review - Metra/Green Line and Blue Line Areas
7. Interior Street Review - Madison Street, Washington and Jackson Blvd Areas
8. Interior Street Review - Chicago Avenue and Division Street Areas
9. Recommendations for Consolidation of Ordinances/Restrictions
Alternatives
The Village Board could ask staff to incorporate additional scope or request a change in the scope of services before considering approval of the addendum.
Previous Board Action
On November 21, 2016 the Village Board approved an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited to determine the requirements for a unified parking technology solution.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
Parking and Mobility Services is scheduled to start MAP in the final phase.