IV.5. Proposed Parking Permit Fee Increase for Electric Car Permits; Harkess (CR2016-114)
November 14, 2016 Council Report 2016-114
PROPOSED PARKING PERMIT FEE INCREASE
FOR ELECTRIC CAR PERMITS
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following: Move to approve Resolution 2016-079 Parking Permit Rate
Increase for Electric Car Permits.
Approval of the motion will increase parking permit fees Electric Car Permits from $280 for $300 for an annual
permit and from $77 to $85 for a quarterly permit.
Overview
Current ramp parking permit fees for an electric car are $77 per quarter or $280 per year. When the non-electric
car permit fees were reviewed we did not recommend an increase in the electric car permit fees. We have come to
realize that the fee for the electric car permit is not keeping up with the cost of offering an electric car parking
stall that comes with a charging station. The electric car permit fee has not been increased since it was
implemented in 2009.
Primary Issues to Consider
Cost of offering an electric car parking stall with charging station.
Staff Recommendation
Finance recommends increasing the current electric car parking permit rates as stated above cover the cost of
providing an electric car parking permit stall and charging station.. The change in rates would take effect January 1st,
2017.
Supporting Information
Resolution 2016-079
Christine M. Harkess, CPA, CGFM
Finance Director
Financial Impact: minimal Budgeted: Y/N X N
Source: Parking Fund
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): __CIP __ Notes: ____________________
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2016-079
PARKING PERMIT RATE INCREASE FOR ELECTRIC CARS
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has established Ordinance No. 91-1310, City Code
section 1310.11 which defines parking permit rates and allows adoption of fees through council
resolution, and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated the present parking permit rates are not sufficient to cover
operating and enforcement expenses over the next five years and will not provide sufficient
funding for capital improvements to the municpal lot and parking ramp;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby sets the parking permit fees for electric cars at the following rates:
Electric Car Permits
Annual $300
Quarterly $ 85
EFFECTIVE DATE: The provisions of this resolution shall take effect January 1, 2017.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 14th day of November 2016.
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Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk