Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services
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Presentation on the Valet Program
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Overview
Overview
On February 6, 2017 the Village Board approved an extension to the Valet Parking Services Agreement with SP Plus Corporation to operate a Universal Valet Parking Program in the Downtown Oak Park Area for one year. The Board requested the follow-up report as part of the 2018 budget process.
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
In February 2018, the contract for the valet program will be up for renewal.
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Report
At the August 3, 2015 Village Board meeting a motion was passed directing staff to prepare a pilot universal valet parking program for the Downtown Business Districts. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and staff has prepared a recommendation for construction related Valet parking in Downtown Oak Park which additional research is done for a universal valet program to be discussed later in 2016.
On Monday February 8, 2016 as part of a Study Session, the Village Board discussed the valet options as presented by staff.
On July 18, 2016, the Village Board approved continuation of the valet parking services agreement with SP Plus Corporation to operate a universal valet parking program in the downtown Oak Park area with a follow- up report in six months. With the closing of the parking lots near Harlem Avenue and Lake Street staff requested feedback from the downtown Oak Park businesses and received a positive response for providing a valet option in the vicinity of Marion and Lake Streets.
The service operates from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday thru Saturday to encompass the wide range of services, retail and entertainment provided in this area.
In addition, several marketing initiatives have been conducted:
Village sponsored a newspaper coupon campaign program with the Wednesday Journal and surrounding suburbs.
? Thursday night out promotions: SP Plus managemen...
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