[Electronic-lan] City Commission Meeting Parking

[Lawrence Assoc of Neighborhoods]

*Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:*



Consider the recommended request for proposals (RFP) for parking system
strategic planning services and provide policy direction to staff regarding
project objectives and guiding principles. Authorize staff to advertise the
RFP and initiate the consultant selection process.


*CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM # 3*

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*Department:*

City Manager’s Office

*Commission Meeting Date:  *September 6, 2016

*Staff Contact:*

Brandon McGuire, Assistant to the City Manager






*Executive Summary:*

The proposed RFP solicits professional services to assist the City in the
creation of a strategic plan to guide the comprehensive operation and
development of the parking system in the Downtown District and
neighborhoods adjacent to the University of Kansas (Area of Focus). The
selected consultant will assist the City with three phases of the project,
as described in Section II of the RFP and summarized below.



1.    Comprehensive Evaluation:  Conduct a comprehensive review of the
existing parking system within the Area of Focus as well as relevant
planning documents related to parking.

2.    Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder groups will be engaged in
facilitated forums to conduct a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats), or a similar assessment, related to parking in
the Area of Focus. The consultant will also facilitate a City Commission
work session focused on strategic planning of the parking system.

3.    Plan Development: Upon completion of the comprehensive evaluation and
stakeholder engagement process, the consultant will work with City staff to
develop a strategic plan document. The plan will be presented to the City
Commission for consideration and adoption. If adopted, the City Manager
will utilize the plan to guide the future management and development of the
comprehensive parking system.



The consultant’s final deliverable is a strategic operations and
development plan that will be used to guide the long-term management of the
parking system, including operations, infrastructure investments and
related policies. The envisioned outcome is a comprehensive and financially
self-sustaining approach to parking management that addresses both
commercial and residential parking needs. This project is anticipated to
have implications on all aspects of the parking system, including pricing,
enforcement, utilization and turnover, customer service, infrastructure and
technology investments, and land development guidelines. The plan will also
address parking challenges in neighborhoods adjacent to KU.



The project to develop a strategic parking plan is envisioned based on the
principles that management and development of the parking system should…

1)    Be approached comprehensively in a way that addresses commercial and
residential needs as well as provides a quality user experience.

2)    Prioritize efficiency, effectiveness and equity.

3)    Be financially sustainable and involve market-based pricing when
appropriate.

4)    Positively impact multi-modal and alternative forms of transportation
and contribute to the environmental sustainability of the transportation
system.

5)    Incorporate elements of previously adopted plans related to parking
and multi-modal transportation and respond to evolving trends related to
parking.



Staff requests Commission feedback on these principles in order to clarify
and work towards the Commission’s long-term goals for the parking
system.

*Strategic Goal Area:*

Non-motorized Transportation/Transit

Infrastructure

Economic Development

*Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):*

Estimated cost to advertise notice to proposers in official newspaper:
$50.00



If authorized to proceed, staff will conduct the selection process and
recommend a consultant for the Commission’s consideration and approval. The
specific contract cost will not be known until completion of the selection
and negotiation process. This project will be funded within budgeted
expenditure levels.

*Attachments:*

Draft Request for Proposals for Parking System Strategic Planning Services
<http://lawrenceks.org/assets/agendas/cc/2016/09-06-16/cm_parking_study_rfp_draft.pdf>
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