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2008-26794 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26794 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PAY ON FOOT (POF) STATIONS IN THE 7TH STREET PARKING GARAGE FROM CONSOLIDATED PARKING EQUIPMENT, AS THE CITY'S APPROVED SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $375,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, FROM PARKING REVENUE FUND 142, WITH $250,000 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 06/07 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS. WHEREAS, on July 27, 2005, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-25959, approving Consolidated Parking Equipment, manufacturer of Pay on Foot (POF) stations, as the sole source distributor of Federal APD parking equipment; and WHEREAS, in the City's continued effort to improve parking services to residents and visitors alike, the Parking Department has recommended implementation of Pay on Foot (POF) stations at attended parking facilities; and WHEREAS, the POF is an ATM type technology designed to improve our cash management, lower labor costs and operational expenses, and improve customer service; and WHEREAS, the POF stations in the 7th Street Parking Garage will allow adjustment to the current staffing levels of cashier/attendants and, if approved, an operational expense savings is expected each year at this facility; and WHEREAS, installing a POF Station will improve cash management as cashiers are no longer handling transactions and/or cash. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereb~r approve the purchase and installation of Pay on Foot (POF) stations in the 7 h Street Parking Garage from Consolidated Parking Equipment, as the City's approved sole source provider, in the estimated amount of $375,000.00; and further authorize the appropriation of funds, in the amount of $125,000, from Parking Revenue Fund 142, with $250,000 previously appropriated during the Fiscal Year 06/07 Capital Budget Process. PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 16thday of ATTEST: CITY CLERK Robert Parcher T: WGENDA\2008Wpri1 16\Consent\POF - 7th Sveet Garage S SOURCE RES.doc ril 2008. or a Herrera Bower APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE ~ FOR EXECUTION COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution approving the purchase and installation of Pay On Foot (POF) stations in the 7 Street Parking Garage from Consolidated Parking Equipment, as the City's approved sole source provider, in the estimated amount of $375,000.00; and authorizing the appropriation of funds, in the amount of $125,000, from Parking Revenue Fund 142, with $250,000 previously appropriated during the Fiscal Year 2006/07 Capital Budget. Ke Intended Outcome Su orted: Maintain or improve traffic flow; improve parking availability; improve process through information technology; and increase community satisfaction with City services. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc) N/A Issue: Shall the Mayor and Commission approve the purchase and installation of POF stations for the 7 Street Garage and approve an appropriation of $125,000 from the Parking Revenue Fund 142 which coupled with a previously appropriated amount of $250,000 in the Capital Budget FY 2006/07 equates to a total expenditure not to exceed $375,000? item ~ummaryircecommenaation: The POF is an ATM type technology designed to improve cash management (audit control); reduce operational expenses (labor costs); and improve customer service as patrons have multiple payment alternatives at their fingertips. Moreover, this technology has reduced waiting in queues at the drive through exit lanes. The POF Stations in the 7th Street parking garage will allow adjustment to the current staffing levels of cashier/attendants and, if approved, an annual operational expense savings of $134,000 is estimated. The ROI (return on investment) is estimated at 3.5 years. Other service levels will remain constant as a labor contract supervisor and attendants and security guards will be maintained in the facility 24 hours aday/seven days aweek/365 days a year. Installing a POF Station will improve audit controls as cashiers will no longer be handling transactions and/or cash. The POF Station is aself-contained unit with secured cash boxes and full auditing capabilities. The POF Station is linked to the garage's central computer located in the garage manager's office where perpetual diagnostics are performed to ensure its efficient operation. Board Recommendation: Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 $ 250,000 142-2505-069358 funded in Ca ital Bud et 2 $ 125,000 142-2505-069358 re nested 3 4 OBPI Total $ 375,000 Financial Impact Summary: Gi GIerK's Office Le islative Trackin Chuck Adams Sign-Offs: De artment Director Assists i Mana er Ci Mana er :wuervvH~wawpni icwonsennrvr - rm s[ree[ garage U v m MIAMIBEACH A{aENDAlTEM G7G'" DATE ~6 -U~ m MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the Cit Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: April 16, 2008 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PAY ON FOOT (POF) STATIONS IN THE 7TH STREET PARKING GARAGE FROM CONSOLIDATED PARKING EQUIPMENT, AS THE CITY'S APPROVED SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $375,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, FROM PARKING REVENUE FUND 142, WITH $250,000 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 CAPITAL BUDGET. FUNDING $375,000 $250,000 available from Parking Revenue Bond Fund No. 142 for the purpose of purchasing and installing Pay on Foot (POF) Stations. $125,000 additional funding requested. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS In the City's continued effort to improve parking services to residents and visitors alike, the Parking Department is recommending implementation of Pay-On-Foot (POF) stations at attended parking facilities. On July 27, 2005, via Resolution No. 2005-25959, Consolidated Parking Equipment was approved as the sole source distributor of Federal APD Parking Equipment. The initial installation recommended and approved was at the 13th Street and Collins Avenue Parking Garage ("13th Street Garage"). The initial first year expense for the 13th Street Garage POF Station was, with spare parts, $92,000.00. The payroll reduction first year was $124,000.00. The second installation was at the 12th Street Garage and it mirrored the 13th Street Garage with similar efficiencies/savings. The third and fourth installations were at the 17th Street and Anchor Shops Garages. The 7th Street Garage would be the last in our current inventory of garages to be upgraded to POF technologies as well as upgrading existing twelve year old equipment that has surpassed its normal life of ten years of use. Moreover, some components of the system are now obsolete. Commission Memorandum - POF (Pay on Foot) Station April 16, 2008 Page 2 of 3 The POF Station technology is simply taking the existing operation one step further with a significant technological enhancement. The automatic pay station (see attachment) is the existing gated parking revenue control vendor's (Consolidated Parking Equipment, Inc.) option for awalk-up pay for parking solution. The POF is an ATM type technology designed to improve our audit controls; cash management; lower our labor costs and operational expenses; and improve customer service. The following is a brief account of the patron's transaction: A patron drives into a facility and pulls a magnetically striped ticket from the ticket dispenser as they currently do in any of our gated facilities. The patron will go about their business and upon returning to the facility for exiting will pay their parking fees at a POF Station. The 7th Street garage will have two POF Stations, one at each elevator lobby, ground floor, with potentially two more added if demand/usage requires. The patron approaches the POF Station and will: • Insert their ticket; and • POF will calculate their stay and compute their fee and display the amount owed; and • Patron will insert payment by either cash* or credit/debit card; and • POF will return ticket to the patron encrypted with a code as being "paid"; and • Patron will .have a prescribed time frame (i.e., 15 minutes) to retrieve their vehicle and insert the "encrypted" ticket into the exit verifier at the exit lane; and • The exit verifier will scan ticket to confirm payment and lift the gate to allow a successful exit. *POF has capability to provide change in US funds, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00 bills. As a contingency in the unlikely case that a patron forgot to use the POF Station, the system will also be equipped with a credit/debit card acceptor at the exit verifier (exit lane) in order to allow the patron a "last chance" opportunity to pay for their parking fees. In all cases, there will be several parking spaces set aside for patrons that inadvertently forgot to use the POF and need to temporarily park to satisfy their parking fees. Reduced Labor Expenses: The financial impact of the City's Living Wage Ordinance has significantly increased operational costs, rates and the cashiers/attendants and supervisors' labor contract that was just ratified has created greater expense levels. These and other escalating costs, utilities, maintenancesupplies, coupled with marginal revenue increases require us to look towards increased efficiencies either through enhanced technologies or other strategies. Clearly, the human element cannot be completely removed from this equation as some level of interaction will always be necessary; however, the prospect of decreasing labor costs annually is certainly an avenue we should continue to pursue. To this end, the 12th and13th Street Garages currently operate as a central cashiered operation/POF and have each afforded a $124,000.00 savings in labor costs in their first year of operation, for a total of $248,000, without diminishing service levels to our parking patrons. Similarly, the POF Stations in the 7th Street parking garage will allow for similar labor cost savings by adjusting the current staffing levels of cashiers. The POF initiative at the 7th Street Garage is expected to yield an annual savings of $134,000 with an ROI (return on investment) of 3.5 years. It is important to note that other service levels will remain constant as a labor contract supervisor, a certain level of attendants, and security guards will be maintained in the facility 24 hours aday/seven days aweek/365 days a year. Commission Memorandum - POF (Pay on Foot) Station April 16, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Improved Cash Management (Audit Controls Cash management is improved as cashiers are no longer handling transactions and/or cash. The POF Station is aself-contained unit with secured cash boxes and full auditing capabilities. The POF Station is linked to the garage's central computer located in the garage manager's office where perpetual diagnostics are performed to ensure its efficient operation. Improved Customer Service: Customer service is improved as patrons have multiple payment alternatives at their fingertips and they no longer have to wait in queues in the exit lane. In fact, the system is capable of handling special event transactions where a flat rate may be programmed and the patron may pay their parking fees at any point in time of their stay. Future enhancements may include a remote payment option whereby a patron may be able to pay their parking fee at a POF Station at a remote site. CONCLUSION In conclusion, it is the Administration's goal to proceed with a system that provides the most options and flexibility; has a proven track record in-other communities; provides substantial operational cost savings; and is our best overall value for our investment. Therefore, the Administration recommends that the Mayorand Commission approve, pursuant to Section 2- 367 (d) of the Miami Beach City Code, the sole source purchase and installation of Pay on Foot (POF) Stations in the 7th Street Parking garage from Consolidated Parking Equipment, in the estimated amount of $375,000, and authorizing the appropriation of funds in the amount of $125,000 from Parking Revenue Fund 142 with $250,000 previouslyappropriated during the Fiscal Yeat 2006/07 Capital Budget Process. JMG/RCM/SF/CA T:\AGENDA\2008Wpril 16\Consent\POF - 7th Street Garage MEM.doc FEDERAL ADD Federe~ Signs! Corporation January 14, 2x08 To: Whom it may concern From: Scott Fox Regional Manager Re: Federal APD Distributor Florida To all doing business in South Florida, in regards to Federal APD products and services our authorized Federal APD Distributor has been and will continue to be Consolidated Parking Equipment located Miami, Florida. Royce Parking as of March 9, 200$ will not be a authorized Federal APD Dealer or Distributor. Federal APD Authorized Distributors are companies in a local area that market, sell, service, install and maintain Federal APD products and services. Distributors or Dealers maintain adequate stock of equipment, parts and supplies to effect service issues that relate to the system and equipment installed in the area they are assigned. In addition all Federal APD Authorized Distributors or Dealers staff Federal APD Factory Trained Technicians. Consolidated Parking Equipment meets and exceeds these requirements. Only FAPD Distributors or Dealers are authorized to purchase products, service support, replacement parts, software and firmware that may either be uploaded, downloaded or provided via CD and other related equipment and parts necessary for FAPD products and services to function properly. if you require additional information regarding this matter or we may be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. (972) $71-0214. Sincerely, ~r Scott Foxy l I! V Regional Manager cc: Jack Provencher, FAPD District Manager 1'1126 SHADY TRAIL, SUITE 109, DALLAS, TX 75229 • (972) 243-5821 • (972) 243-5508 SST`s Automatic Pay station Automatic Cashiering The SST Automatic Pay Station offers you an innovative ticket handling system for your central cashiering. parking operation. This robust pay-on-foot station is designed to improve your cash management with ATM-type technology, lower your labor and operational expenses, and improve your customer service with around the. clock, 24 hour operation. ..___._J User-Friendly Many user-friendly features are built into the pay station, including simple operations for customers, service personnel and management. The ergonomic design of the pay station guides your customers through the entire transaction process. Clearly defined instructions are simple to follow. Parking managers will appreciate how quickly employees can learn to use, service and program the pay station. Fast shift audits are made possible with smooth, pullout cash modules, and interchangeable SST components mean less maintenance and downtime. Contemporary software packages streamline programming and reporting routines and automate your daily management procedures. All programming and reporting functions are easily accomplished with the on-board terminal or with a centralized SCAN/Scan Net System. Flexible Payment Options The SST Automatic Pay Station offers you a wide range of payment options. Short term tickets, special parking passes and bank cards of all types may be processed through the single transport slot. The pay station accepts payment in coins, paper currency, parking pass, or bank card, and delivers change in either coins or paper currency, or both. Uncompromising Security Your revenues are: protected by a robust vawlt designed'. to withstand the harshest environments. The cabinet' features atamper-resistant access door`secured with a rugged three-point Iocking'system. All key components are guarded by separate locking devices and any unauthorized access triggers an alarm message. Access to the payment systems (coin, bank note, bank card, etc.) requires an electronic password plus mechanical keys. Different keys are used for each cash module, and each module is monitored electronically for maximum security. Comprehensive cash audits and facility management reports can be captured on-line or off-line to ensure 100% collection of all parking fees. FEDERAL APD Federal Signal Corporation SST® Automatic Pay Station Specifications 1. Purpose The SST Automatic Pay Station shall be an unmanned, pay-on-foot station that provides completely automated cashiering services to parking patrons. This central cashiering device shall read and encode magnetic stripe tickets with payment information when the appropriate payment has been made to satisfy the fee due. 2. Features/Functions a. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall automatically calculate and display parking fees, accept payment, issue change, and provide a receipt (either automatically or on demand). b. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall incorporate the following components as standard: (1) SST Ticket Validator, (2) Coin Acceptor, (3) Route Inhibit Mechanism, (4) Three Coin Dispenser Units, (5) Programming Terminal, (6) .Receipt Printer. c. The following components shall be avai~ble: (1) BarilcNoteHandlingSystem -(with Bank Note Acceptor, Bank Note Escrow Unit, and Bank Note Vault), (2) Dual Bank Note Dispenser Units, (3) a fourth Coin Dispenser, (4) Coin Vault, (5) Journal Printer, (6) Ticket Burster, (7) various software options. d. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall provide comprehensive Financial and Statistical reports at the device, or at a central communications computer. e. The device shall provide an LCD message display to guide patrons through all transactions. f. The SST Auomatic Pay Station shall be UL Listed (Canada/CJ.S.), and shall be available with the CE Mark. 3. Dimensions a. The SST Automatic Pay Station cabinet shall be 36'/4 inches W x 55 inches H x 25 '/4 inches D (92 crrr W x 140 crrr H x 64 crrr D). Width includes the "Pay Here' sign overhang. b. Optional pedestal base (ADA compliant) shall be 36'/4 inches W x 11 inches H x 28 inchesD (92 crrr W x 28cm Hx 71 crrr D). c. Optional pedestal base shall be 36 '/4 inches W x 16 inches H x 28 inches D (92 cmWx4lcmHx7lcmD) 4. Electrical a. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall provide a universal power supply for 115 VAC or 220 VAC power requirements. It shall also provide a 24 VDC power supply and 36 VDC power supply for the cash handlingsystem (ifaBankNoteDispenser is included). 5. Construction a. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall provide a vandal-proof cabinet constructed of heavy gauge steel. b. Maximum security shall be provided with an access door secured with a vandal resistant, three-point locking mechanism. Cash handling systems are guarded by double locking mechanisms. Electronic monitoring systems used throughout detect tampering. c. The cabinet shall be finished in a powder coat paint in either Federal APD Safety Yellow or Federal APD White (as specified) for maximum visibility and safety. Other colors shall be available when specified. d. Exterior operator controls shallbe clearly laid out with easy-to-follow instructions, visual display and push button controls. e. The device shall provide an illuminated "Pay Here" sign and Change/Receipt tray for nighttime operation. 6. Mechanical a. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall read and validate magnetic stripe parking tickets as well as produce receipts. b. Thedeviceshallallowpatronstoterminate the cashiering transaction at any time prior to completing a transaction. c. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall provide an SST Transport Mechanism that contains magnetic read/write heads, and aself-aligning themral printer. d. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall include a Coin Processing System that consists ofthe Coin Acceptor device, Coin Dispenser units, and an optional Coin Vault. e. The Coin Acceptor shall screen all coins or tokens of different values and sizes for validity. The device shall recognize the value of the coin, send the appropriate credit signal to the CPU, and route the coins to the appropriate Coin Dispenser or Coin Vault. f. The universal Coin Dispenser shall be large capacity coin units that collectand/or dispensemetalcurrency. Theunitsmaybe programmable as either self-replenishing (coins stored in the dispenser), or so that coins are automatically sent to the Coin Vault. g. The optional Coin Vault shall provide storage for accepted coins once they are routed from the Coin Acceptor. h. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall include an optional Bank Note Handling System that consists of the Bank Note Acceptor, BankNote Escrowunit, andthe Bank Note Vault. i. TheBankNoteAcceptorshallacceptupto 14 different bank note denominations (as programmed) in any of four ways of insertion. The device shall screen all currency for validity, recognize its value, send the appropriate credit signal to the CPU, and transport the notes to the Bank Note Escrow unit. j. The Bank Note Escrow unit shall temporarily store up to 14 bank notes so that they may be returned to the customer in event that a transaction is canceled. k. The Bank Note Vault shall accept bank notes transported from the Bank Note Escrow unit. It shall stack the notes and provide a secure storage area for validated bank notes. I. The Bank Note Disperser shall provide bank notes as change to the patron when the transaction is completed. The device shall have the rapacity of storing 1,650 - 2,150 bank notes (dependant on condition). Dual Bank Note Dispenser units shall be available when specified. m. The SST Automatic Pay Station shall offer an optional credit card processing system. FEDERAL APD Distributed by: ~ Federal Signal Corporation 42775 Nine Mile Road • Novi, Michigan 48375 • U.S.A. Tel: (248) 374-9600 • Fax: (248) 374-9610 Sales: (800) 521-9330 • Canada: (800) 331-9144 http//:www. FederalAPD.com ®1999 Federal APD, Inc. Subject to design and/or appearance modifications that are production standards at the time of shipment R30.C 70/97-5199 MKv/WP O Q- N N O ~ ~ O ..C ~ ~ N O M ~ M O ~ ~ O N p ~ O N ch O w N •- oc 0' +,9 W ~_ W ~ O O O O N o a ,~ o. M +H N W H N o W W O ~ oo oe a ~ ^ _ h U N ~ W p ~ _ t9 O O °vo O ~ ~ d P N (h M t~4 oc W w O D ^ O ~ O h N N ~ h w ~ tH O ...::::rsnrrnr ra~:r,:n:•::... 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