2004-25539 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25539
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A WAIVER,
BY 5/7TH VOTE, OF THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND FURTHER APPROVING,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR, AND ESTABLISHING A WORK
ORDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,000, FROM PARKING REVENUE
BOND FUND NO. 481, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF A PAY ON FOOT (POF) STATION FROM ROYCE PARKING
CONTROL SYSTEMS, TO BE INITIATED AT THE 13TH STREET
AND COLLINS AVENUE GARAGE.
WHEREAS, the Parking Department is seeking operational efficiencies and
technology enhancements to improve operation of its attended parking facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City has contracted with Royce Parking Control Systems in the
past; Royce is the local authorized distributor of Federal APD parking revenue
control equipment, which is the parking revenue control equipment utilized in all
attended parking facilities that the City's Parking Department operates; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a different revenue control system would create
operational inefficiencies and increase operational costs by having a stand alone
system in one facility; and
WHEREAS, Royce Parking Control Systems provides a Pay on Foot (POF) pay
station that will allow for reduced labor and operational costs, improved cash
management, and improved customer service; and
WHEREAS, this technology provides reduced labor costs by replacing a
cashier/attendant with a POF pay station, at an estimated cost saving of $1 07,000
annually; and
WHEREAS, this technology will improve customer convenience by providing for
alternative payment options, including bills, credit cards, and the City of Miami
Beach Smart Card; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Department recommends that the initial installation of
this technology be at the 13th Street and Collins Avenue Garage; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation and Parking Committee endorsed the purchase
and installation of the POF pay station at the 13th Street and Collins Avenue
Garage at its meeting on Monday, April 12, 2004; and
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WHEREAS, the Administration would recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission waive the competitive bidding requirement in this instance; as Royce
Parking Control Systems is the only vendor that may provide revenue control
equipment that is compatible with the system currently in place in all of the City's
facilities, said waiver would be in the best interest of the City.
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 approve a waiver, by 5/7th vote, of the competitive bidding
requirements, finding such waiver to be in the best interest of the City, and further,
approving, appropriating funds for, and establishing a work order, in the amount of
$94,000, from Parking Revenue Bond Fund No. 481, for the purchase and
installation of a Pay on Foot (POF) Station from Royce Parking Control Systems, to
be initiated at the 13th Street and Collins Avenue Garage,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th
day of
,2004
ATTEST:
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CERTIFIED
ISO 9001:2000
March 24, 2004
Mr, Saul Francis
Parking Director
City of Miami Beach
1130 Washington Ave
Suite 100
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re: Federal APD Distribution
Dear Mr. Francis,
This letter is to verify that Royce Parking Control Systems, Inc. is, by contract,
the authorized representative for the products of Federal APD in the South
Florida market. Federal APD requires that all distributors participate in a year end
review of certain criteria for the current year, and to establish criteria for the
following year. Under this plan, Royce has remained our South Florida distributor
in good standing for 24 years, and is a 14 time member of the "President's Club".
We anticipate that Royce 'will continue to be our South Florida distributor for
many years to come.
Please call with any questions.
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Regional Manager
Federal APD
(407) 299-0731
cc: Royce Parking Control Systems
03/22/2004
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SST AUTOMATIC PAY STATION
43-16001Vi 1 lAPS, WlHP-1, 120V, YEL $38,20000
Intercom Packaoe 1
43-16412 I 1 lAPS, ADA INTERCOM OPTION I $1,576.00 $ 1,576.00 $
Software botion~ 1
42-17140' 1 APS, SCAN COMM OPTION $689.00, $ 689.00 $ 241.1~ 447.85
$:.17!~7. 1 APS,VOUCHEROPTION $2,756.001 $ 2,7~6.00 $ 964.60 i $ 1,791.40
~~-1l.1_4.3-j.J_ ~S, VALUECARD OPTION (FIRMWARE ONLY) ,$1,071.001 $ 1,071.00 $ 37485 $ __ 696Ji_
~6~~3t_!_[~!,ay_~~~~n_"'see Notes in Price Book~' : $5,100001 $ 5,100~0~ ~~_. _2,040.00 ttl $ ~,060.0=-
Hardware Ootions
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42-16385. 1 Parker Option APS $825.00 $ 825.00 $ 288.75 I $ 536.25
~-16383_--J=~S,VOICEANNUNCIATOR $1,218.00 $ 1,218.00 $ 487.20 $ 730.80
42-17262 2 Multi-Language Display QE.tion I $95.00 $ 190.00: $ 66~._123.~Q
~REDIT CARD lONE REQUIRED FOR EACH DEVICEl i ---.L--------~r~--:--~---.-=
::2-.1~=8-:t-1-_t:~CREDITCARD OPTION : $2,90000$2,900.00' $ . ___1:~15~0Q.-1 L_.!,!l8~,00
Bank Note Accector - Cash Code Note Accector cka, Same cost for all countries
143~167~~~._1 CashCode Note Acceptor / USA 1$18,000.00, $18,000.00 I $
Bank Note Discenser I ---j I
~:..!?9~L.!_. ;APS, NOTE DISPENSER OPTION 1$10,034.00 $10,034.00 : $
~.~ -1.716.4.1 1. '.APS, NOTE DISPENSER OPTION SECOND (#2 }-j $10,034.001 $10,034.00 I $
SST~ut_omatic Pay Station Accessories I!
~2.-1.!579!+_1__'AP~..f..aShCOde bill Gash Vault (spare) $1,640001 $ 1,640.00' $ .'. 5~~.~~_r~:::.!.Q~6.:.QO-
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42-16797 1 lAPS, Cashcode bill Cash Vault (scare) $1,640.00 $ 1,640.00 $ 738.00 $ 902.00
42-16385 1 IParkerOptionAPS $825.00 $ 825.00 $ 371.25 $ 453.75
87-19567 1., SST,TRANSPORT ASSY HP-1 $8,149.00! $ 8,14900 I $ 3,667.~_~ 4,481.9.~
41-171021 . i-~OWER SUPPl Y,24 VDC 10- AMP 1 $2,133.00: $ 2,133.00 $ 959.BSt:$-T1-i3.fs
4i-171O~...l.----1=fRINTER,JOUR.NAi.- AUTOMATIC PAY STATION $1,440.00 $ 1,440.00 $-- 648.QCln=_792.0(
42-:17031 1 PC BOARD ASSY,AUTOMATIC PAY STATION C $1,933.00 $ 1,933.00 i $ 869.851 $ 1,063.15
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RPCS Confidential
03/22/2004
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ss-r 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.
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 customets
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
reponing routines and automate
your daily management procedures.
All programming and reporting
functions are easily accomplished
with the on-board terminal or with a
centralized ScanNet 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 curtency, or both.
Uncompromising Security
Your revenues are protected by a
robust vaulr designed to withstand
the harshest environments. The
cabinet features a tamper-resistant
access door secured with a rugged
three-point locking system. All key
components are guarded by separate
locking devices and any unauthorized
access triggers an alarm message.
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.
III
FEDERAL APD
Federal Signal Corporation
1. Purpose
The SST Automatic Pay Station is an
unmanned. pay-on-foot station which
provides completely automated cashiering
services to parking patrons, This central
cashiering device reads and encodes magnetic
stripe tickets with payment information when
rhe appropriate payment has been made to
satisfy the fee due,
2. FeaturesIFWlaiOns
a. The SST Automatic Pay Station
automatically calculates and displays
parking fees. accepts payment. issues
change. and provides a receipt (either
automatically or on demand),
b. The SST Automatic Pay Station
incorporates the following components
as standard: (I) SST Ticket Validator.
(2) Coin Acceptor. (3) Route Inhibit
Mechanism, (4) Three Coin Dispenser
Units. (5) Programming Terminal.
(6) Receipt Printer.
c. The following componenrs are
available: (I) Bank Note Handling
System (with Bank Note Acceptor.
Bank Note Escrow Unit. and Bank
Note Vault). (2) Dual Bank Note
Dispenser Units. (3) a founh Coin
Dispenser. (4) Coin Vault. (5) Journal
Printer. (6) Ticket Burster. (7) various
software options.
d. The SST Automatic Pay Station
provides comprehensive Financial and
Statistical repons at the device. or at a
cenrral communications computer.
e. The device provides an LCD message
display to guide patrons through all
transactions.
E The SST Automatic Pay Station is UL
Listed (Canada/U.S,). and is available
with the CE Mark.
3, Dimensions
a. The SST Automatic Pay Station
cabinet is 361/, inches W x 55 inches H
x25 '/,inches 0 (92 em Wx 140cmH
x 64 em D). Width includes the "Pay
Here" sign overhang.
b. Optional pedestal base (ADA compliant)
SS~ Automatic Pay Station
Specifications
is 36 l/,inches W x 11 inches H x
28 inches 0 (92 em W x 28 em H x
71 em D).
c. Optional pedestal base is 36 1/, inches
W x 16 inches H x 28 inches 0
(92 em Wx41 em H x71 em D),
4. Elecaical
a. The SST Automatic Pay Station
provides a universal power supply
for 115 VAC or 220 VAC power
requirements. It also provides a
24 VDC power supply and 36 VDC
power supply for the cash handling
system (if a Bank Note Dispenser is
included).
5. Construction
a. The SST Automatic Pay Station provides
a vandal-proof cabinet constructed of
heavy gauge steel.
b. Maximum security is 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 are used throughout. to detect
tampering.
c. The cabinet is 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 are available.
when specified.
d. Exterior operator controls are clearly
laid out with easy-to-follow instructions.
visual display and push button controls.
e. The device provides an illuminated
"Pay Here" sign and Change/Receipt
tray for nighttime opetation.
6. Mechanical
a. The SST Automatic Pay Station reads
and validates magnetic stripe parking
tickets as well as produce receipts.
b. The device allows patrons to terminate
the cashieting transaction at any time
prior to completing a transaction.
c. The SST Automatic Pay Station
provides an SST Transport Mechanism
that contains magnetic read/write
heads, and a self-aligning thermal
printer.
d. The SST Automatic Pay Station includes
a Coin Processing System that consists of
the Coin Acceptor device. Coin Dispenser
units. and a Coin Vault.
e. The Coin Acceptor screens all coins or
tokens of different values and sizes for
validity. The device recognizes the
value of the coin. sends the appropriate
credit signal to the CPU. and routes the
coins to the appropriate Coin
Dispenser or Coin Vault.
E The universal Coin Dispenser is a large
capacity coin unit that collects and/or
dispenses metal currency. The unit
may be programmable as either self-
replenishing (coins stored in the
dispenser). or so that coins are
automatically sent to the Coin Vault.
g. The standard Coin Vault provides
storage fur accepted coins once they are
routed from the Coin Acceptor.
h. The SST Automatic Pay Station
includes an optional Bank Note
Handling System that consists of the
Bank Note Acceptor. Bank Note unit.
and the Bank Note Vault.
I. The Bank Note Acceptor accepts up to
14 different bank note denominations
(as programmed) in any of fuur ways of
inserrion. The device screens all
currency for validity, recognizes its
value. sends the appropriate credit
signal to the CPU. and transports the
notes to the Bank Note Escrow unit.
j. The Bank Note Dispenser provides bank
notes as change to the patron when the
transaction is completed, The device
has the capacity of storing 1.650 - 2.150
bank notes (dependant on condition).
Dual Bank Note Dispenser units are
available when specified.
k. The SST Automatic Pay Station offers
an optional credit card processing
system.
Distributed by:
I. FEDERAL APD
. Federal Signal Corporation
42775 Nine Mile Road. Novi, Michigan 48375. U.S.A.
Tel: (248) 374-9600. Fax: (248) 374-9610
Sales: (8001 521-9330. Canada: (800) 331-9144
http//:www.FederaIAPD.com
Cl2003 Federal APD, Inc.
Subject to design and/or appeararn::e modifications that are production standards at the time of shipment
Adv.CS 1 R30.C 110/97.9/031 WP
Cashless Transactions
The Federal APD Credit
Xpress system enables you to
configure your parking
operation to capitalize on
the opportunities offered by
cashless payments. Point-of-
sale devices that can be
equipped with credit card
features include the SST
Auditor PowerPad Fee
Computer, SST Ticket
Spitter, SST Credit Card
Exit Verifier, and the SST
Automatic Pay Station.
Integrated Systems
Credit authorization is
integrated seamlessly with the credit
card processor in the SST equipment.
The credit card processor (with built-in
modem) transmits the transaction
information to the financial processing
network for authorization and
settlement.
The pOint-of-sale terminal inside the
equipment displays the transaction
total, automatically authorizes and
captures the transaction for settlement,
and prints credit information on the
customer slip and/or journal tape.
Smart System Transport (SST")
The magnetic properties in the SST
Validator mechanism are designed to
read both the magnetic stripe
information from SST AutoRead
tickets and from bank cards. The
information captured from the
magnetic stripe is transmitted to the
programming terminal and credit card
processor for transaction processing.
Ticket In/Credit Card Out
This operation allows a parking patron
to receive a ticket upon entry into the
parking facility, and pay the parking fee
Credit Xpress™
Credit Card
Processing System
due at the exit cashiering station, central
cashiering station, or SST Automatic Pay
Station. In each configuration, the ticket is
first inserted into the SST Validator
mechanism, followed by the credit card for
payment. Short term tickets, special
tickets, and bank cards of all types are
processed through the single transport slot.
Federal APD has designed an innovative
SST Credit Card Exit Verifier for
facilities that offer unmanned exit
cashiering. With this device, the patron
inserts the parking ticket into the
transport mechanism, followed by the
credit card for payment. Payment is
authorized by the credit card processor,
and a receipt is granted on demand.
Credit Card In/Credit Card Out
Enterprising parking operators now
have the ability to offer ticketless
entry/exit lanes in their facility. This
on line system enables the parking
patron to enter the car park by
inserting a credit card into the SST
Validator mechanism, which captures
the lane and card information and
sends it to the communicating SCAN/
Scan Net System database.
To exit, the credit card is inserted into the
SST Credit Card Exit Verifier. The
information captured is analyzed by the
SCAN/Scan Net database, sent to the
on-board programming terminal to
compute the fee, and processed by the
credit card transaction processor. A
receipt is granted on demand.
III
FEDERAL APD
Federal Signal Corporation
1. Purpose
The Federal APD Credit Xpress system
shall be an on-line draft capture and credit
authorization feature for SST AutoRead
products. The system uses an Integrated
credit card processing device to acquire and
electronically process the credit
transactions from the point-of-sale devices
to the authorization network. POint-of-sale
devices shaH include the SST Auditor
PowerPad Fee Computer, the SST Ticket
Spitler, the SST Credit Card Exit Verifier,
and the SST Automatic Pay Station, when
equipped with credit card transaction
features.
2. Features/Functions
a. Magnetic properties in the SST
T ransport/V alidator mechanism
shall be capable of reading ISO
Standard magnetic stripe
information from SST AutoRead
tickets and/or credit cards.
b. The information translated from the
magnetic stripe shall be transmitted
to the Programming Terminal for
processing. The Auditor PowerPad
platform shall be the central
programming and processing
terminal in all SST point-of-sale
devices.
c. The data captured by the
Programming Terminal shall be sent
to the credit card processor to
transmit the transaction information
to the financial processing network
provider for payment authorization
and settlement.
d. The credit card processor shall have
the capability to operate with either a
host-based network, or a terminal-
based network. The host-based
network shall capture transactions
sent by the credit card processor in a
batch on the network's computer.
The financial processing network
shall store all the data at the network
server, automatically assign batch
numbers, and settle accounts once
the batch is closed. The terminal-
based network shall allow the remote
application to capture approved
transactions. All approved
transactions shall be stored in the
credit card processor in a batch, and
forwarded to the network server. The
terminal-based network requires the
operator to open and close all batches,
and settle accounts.
e. The Programming Terminal shall
provide specific credit card transaction
reports, including: (1) Open Batch
Report, (2) Close Batch Report, (3)
Inquire Batch Report, (4) Transaction
Summary Report, (5) Transaction
Inquiry Report, (6) List Batch Report,
(7) Local Summary Report, (8) Local
Inquiry Report, (9) Local Status
Report, (10) Local Total Report, (11)
List Network Report. and (12) Void
Sale Report.
f. The Programming Terminal shall
provide the capability to print a
customer signature slip. This slip
shall contain: (I) transaction number,
(2) amount of transaction, (3) credit
card account number, (4) date of
credit card expiration, (5)
authorization number for credit card
purchase, (6) reference number for
tracing the transaction, (7) signature
line.
3. Software/Hardware Requirements
a. The Federal APD Credit Xpress
system shall utilize a credit card
processor with integrated modem.
b. The credit card processor shall
Integrate on-line electronic draft
capture, credit authorization or other
financially related processing with
point-of-sale applications.
c. The credit card processor shall be an
external device that features an
intelligent controller and a RAM
based design that utilizes nonvolatile
memory with integrated long batlery
protection to store transactions and
Credit Xpress™
Specifications
network code modules.
d. The credit card processor shall feature a
1200/2400 baud modem with a pass
through data design, and Hayes
SmartModem AT 5 command with
MNP 5 compatibility.
e. The credit card processor shall use an
external interface cable that connects
from its DB9F connector to the serial
port of the Auditor PowerPad Fee
Computer. The device also has a
modular RJll jack that connects to a
phone line.
f. The credit card processor uses an
external power supply that plugs into
the back of the unit via a female circular
plug and into a standard AC outlet.
Power supply ratings - input: 120V AC/
60Hz, 15 W; output: 9.0 VAC,
100mA.
g. The SST Ticket Validator (with Parker
or Burster mechanism) shall read the
data encoded on the magnetic stripe,
park the ticket so that a credit card can
be inserted into the transport, and
transmit the captured data to the credit
card processor.
h. The Programming T enninal shall use
the data received from the SST Ticket
Valida tor and send it to the credit card
processor. The Alternate Payment key
shall be configured to accept the credit
card payment.
1. The Programming Terminal shall open
a batch to collect data from the credit
card processor and process the transaction,
and close a batch to send the data to the
financial transaction processing network
for payment authorization and settlement.
j. The SST Credit Card Exit Verifier
(with Parker or Burster mechanism for
"Ticket In/Credit Card Out" systems)
shall read the data encoded on the
magnetic stripe, park the ticket so that a
credit card can be inserted into the
transport, and transmit the captured
data to the credit card processor.
Distributed by:
I. FEDERAL APD
. Federal Signal Corporation
42775 Nine Mile Road' Novi. Michigan 48375 . U.sA
Tel: (248) 374-9600' Fax: (248) 374-9610
Sales: (800) 521-9330 . Canada: (800) 331.9144
http://www.FederaIAPD.com
~1999 Federal APD, Inc.
R34.C 10/97-8199 MKIIIWP
Subject to design andlor appearance modifications thai are production standards al the time of shipment
Prepay System
The Federal APD SST'"
AutoRead System enables
you to produce a variety of
monthly cards or debit
cards on demand with the
ValueCard System. The
wide range of ticketing
options available provide
you with unique revenue
opportunities for your
parking operation,
ValueCard is a rechargeable
card access system that can
be used as a monthly
access or debit card with
assigned units of value,
time, number of uses, or dollar amount -
or as a combination access/debit card.
Standard SST paper tickets or plastic
coated cards may be created with
prepaid values at any cashiering station.
Flexible System
Using the same lane equipment. the SST
AuroRead system enables your operation
to process normal transient tickets and
handle prepay tickets as well. The system
consists of the SST Ticket Spitter, the
SST Auditor PowerPad, the SST Exit
Verifier, and the SST Automatic Pay
Station.
To grant access into the parking
facility, the dual function SST
Transport/Validator mechanism
dispenses transient tickets for short-
term parkers, or accepts valid
ValueCard tickets. Exiting the
facility is controlled by the SST Exit
Verifier that can read validated
(paid) transient tickets and/or
ValueCards. The SST Auditor
Power Pad is used to process standard
transient tickets (in exit cashiering
configurations) and co create
proprietaty ValueCard tickets.
ValueCard™
Card Access System
Each control device in the system
operates as a stand-alone device. An
on-line system, featuring the Federal
APD SCAN'"/Scan Net~ System.
allows the parking manager co access
reports and programming
information for computerized
control of the parking network.
Ticket Options
The SST AucoRead System enables
you to offer your customers a variety
of payment plans for parking fees.
In addition to controlling transient
parkers, the system can also be
configured to control monthly
parking passes, prepay (voucher)
tickets, special event tickets, advance
sale tickets, and decrementing
tickets.
Popular applications for the ValueCard
System include:
. Parking Operators who want co
offer proprietaty prepay or monthly
parking pass to be used in any
parking facility.
. Municipalities who desire to pre-
sell "City" voucher or discount
tickets for special events, or monthly
cards for employees.
. Universities who want to sell
debit cards for campus wide parking
or advance ticket sales for special
events.
. Medical Centers who need co
pre-issue decrementing tickets or
vouchers for visitors and employees.
,..
FEDERAL APD
Federal Signal Corporation
I. Purpose
The ValueCard Sysrem shall be an access
and revenue conrrol system that inregrates
SST AuroRead equipmenr and Federal APD
Barrier Gates. Based on magnetic stripe
technology, the system shall conrrol access ro
parking facilities for monthly parkers, and/or
enable transient parkers ro satisfY parking fees
using prepaid debit tickets.
2, Features
a. The ValueCard System shall encode
data directly onro the card and/or
ticket's magnetic suipe. The
ValueCard System can operate in three
configurations: (I) Monrhly Access
Card, (2) Debit Card, and (3) Value
Access Card.
b. The Monthly Access Card feature shall
conrrol a parking patron's ingress and
egress by using the ValueCard at the
SST Ticket Spitter and SST Exit
Verifier (respectively). This feature is
used in parking operations that requite
monrhly parking solutions. It is
included in all ValueCard Systems.
c, The Debit Card feature shall assign a
value (by start/end time, number of
uses, or dollar amounr) to the
ValueCard. Each time a patron uses a
Debit Card ro pay a fee, the system
decrements a value from the card. This
typeoNalueCard is lane programming
dependenr and is used in conjunction
with transient tickets.
d. The Value Access Card shall combine
the features of the Monrhly Access Card
and the Debit Card. It shall enable
monthly patrons ro have an assigned
parking location (conrracted space)
while enabling the catd holder ro use
the same card at other locations as a
debit card. The card can have value
assigned by start/end time, number of
uses, or dollar amounr. Each time a
patron uses the card ro pay a fee, the
appropriate value is deducted.
3. Construction/Hardware
ValueCard uses specific patking conrrol
equipmenr (with appropriate software) ro
ValueCard™ Card Access System
Specifications
conrrol access inro and Out of facilities. The
ValueCard System may be configured as parr
of an on-line system, or as an off-line system
with each device acting accordingly.
a. The SST Audiror PowerPad Fee
Computer shall be capable of creating,
issuing, and updating Monthly Access,
Debit, and Value Access types of
ValueCards.
b. The SST Audiror PowetPad shall have
the capacity ro create a variety of times
when the ValueCard becomes valid
and/or invalid, including: (I) Fixed
Start Time, (2) Fix Duration Time, (3)
Fix Today, ( 4) Variable Today, (5)
Variable Start Time, and (6) Unused.
c. The SST Audiror PowetPad shall have
the ability ro set a monetary value for the
ValueCard, including presetting the
rotal value assigned as fixed, or enabling
the cashier ro designate the rotal value
assigned ro the ValueCard as variable.
d. The SST Audiror PowerPad shall have
the ability ro set the maximum number
of times a card may be used per day as
fixed or variable.
e. Features that may be preset on the
ValueCard or designated by the cashier
include: Fee Table used to access a
parking fee, the amount charged for a
ValueCard, and the number of cards
issued by an attendant.
f. The SST Auditor PowerPad shall
control how attendanrs can change
ValueCards already issued, including:
Changing the time a ValueCard
becomes invalid, Changing the number
of times that a patron can use their
ValueCard, Changing the rotal value of
the ValueCard, and Changing the cash
value a patron must pay in order to
receive an updated ValueCard.
g. The SST Ticket Spitter shall either
dispense a magnetically encoded ticket
ro an incoming parker, Ot accept and
read a ValueCard to allow ingtess.
h. The information stored on the
ValueCard's magnetic stripe shall be
automatically updated by the SST
Ticket Spittet's transport mechanism.
i. The SST Exit Verifier shall accept and
read a ValueCard ro allowegtessfrom a
parking facility.
j. When a patron initiates a transaction at
the SST Exit Verifier, the information
srored on the ValueCard's magnetic
stripe is auromatically updated per the
card's pre-programmed parameters.
k. The SST Ticket Spitrer and SST Exit
Verifier with ValueCard capabilities
shall be programmed and controlled
with an AutoRead Conrroller with the
appropriate firmware. This firmware
shall provide an option ro program the
rime and! or date, and program up ro six
fee tables in order ro process
ValueCards for patrons exiting a
facility.
L The AuroRead Conrroller shall be
programmed ro accept and process
Monthly Access, Debit, and Value
Access type ValueCards.
m.The AutoRead Conrroller shall detect
and/or prevent illegal entty using the
on-board anri-passback system. Timed
anti-pass back features shall be
programmable ro prevent patrons from
using their cards more than once in a
given time period.
n. The AuroRead Conrroller shall deduct
a single use from a counter each time
that a patron uses their ValueCard.
o. Gtace time and theabilityro charge a fee
if a patron exceeds the programmed
grace time shall be conrrolled by the
SST Omega Controller.
p. The AutoRead Conrroller shall be
prograrruned to deduct a single use from a
counter every time a ValueCard is used.
q. The AutoRead Controller shall provide
the ability to capture ValueCards with no
value, ValueCards that are expired, and
ValueCards that are placed on a blacklist
t. The AuroRead Controller shall be
programmed ro conrrol the issuing of
tickets from the SST Ticket Spiner as
normal issue, pre-issued, or pre-
encoded.
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I. FEDERAL APD
. Federal Signal Corporation
42775 Nine Mile Road' Novi, Michigan 48375' U.S.A.
Tel: (248) 374-9600' Fax: (248) 374-9610
Sales: 1800) 521-9330' Canada: 1800) 331-9144
http//:www.FederaIAPD.com
C1999 Federal APO, Inc.
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Central Cashiering
Revenue Control
Located at the exit lane, the
SST Exit Verifier is used to
control lane traffic with a
central cashiering parking
system.
With a central cashiering
system, the patron receives
a magnetic stripe ticket
from the SST Ticket Spiner
at the entrance. Before
returning to their vehicle,
the patron stops at the
appropriate cashier zone to
pay the parking fee. The
cashier (or SST Automatic Pay
Station) automatically processes the
ticket, collects the fee and reassigns
the same ticket with a pre-
programmed grace time that allows
the patron to return to their vehicle
and exit.
At the exit lane the patron inserts the
ticket into the SST Exit Verifier,
which scans the ticket for validity and
raises the gate automatically,
providing the patron exited with the
allotted grace period. If not, the
machine requests that the patron
return to the cashiering station to pay
the amount due.
Smart System Transport (SS~l
The magnetic properties in rhe SST
Transport/Validator mechanism are
designed to read magnetic stripe
information from SST tickets,
ValueCard access cards, and credit
cards. Short term tickets, special
tickets, and bank cards of all types
are processed through the single
transport slot.
SST@ Exit Verifier
Model ML 3000
The transport's clam shell design
provides easy access to the ticket
stream and magnetic read/write heads.
This universal mechanism is used in
ticket dispensers, fee computers,
automatic pay stations, exit verifiers,
and merchant validators - which
keeps your stocking requirements ar a
mInImum.
Durable Construction
The unit features durable aluminum
construction, armored with an
element-resistant enamel finish for
years of rust free service. The cabinet
front consists of a heavy duty
aluminum casr face plare wirh a twO-
line by 20-character visual display that
provides instruction messages to the
parking patron.
Efficient Processing
Federal APD offers you a fully
integrated line of access and revenue
control products thar work together to
deliver a true system approach to
parking. The SST Auto Read System
completely automates your parking
operation with machine readable
precision. The speed of automated
egress processing - using the SST Exit
Verifier - eliminates the need for
multiple lanes while significantly
reducing the congestion found at the
exit lanes.
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FEDERAL APD
Federal Signal Corporation
1. Purpose
The Model ML 3000 SST Exit Verifier
shall be an aucomatic magnetic ticket reading!
verificarion device. It shall accept
magnerically encoded SST AutoRead tickets
and provide a vend signal when a validated
magneric stripe ricket is inserred. The vend
signal shall activare a barrier gare or other
barrier to allow access.
2. Features/Functions
a. The SST Exit Verifier shall accepr a
magnetically encoded ticket. When the
patron's vehicle is on the arming loop,
the SST Exit Verifier LCD display shall
display the message "Please Insert
Ticker".
b. When rhe ticket is inserted, the SST
Exir Verifier shall read the time, date,
and orher information from rhe ticker
to derermine rhe following: (l) If rhe
dara on rhe ricket is valid, the device will
vend rhe gate, allowing the patron to
exit, (2) If rhe ticket has not been paid,
rhe ricker shall not be accepred and the
device shall display the message, "Pay
Cashier Firsr", (3) If the facility codes
do not march, the ricker will not be
accepted and the message "NotA Valid
Ticket" will display, (4) If grace rime
has not lapsed, rhe SST Exit Verifier
shall rerain the ticker and allow the
patron co exir the facility, (5) If the grace
rime has lapsed, the device shall display
rhe message "Return To Cashier" and
rerum the ricket CO the parron for
repaymenc ar rhe overstay rate.
e. Once the SST Exir Verifier has
performed all rhe required checks and
derermines rhar the ticket is valid, the
SST Validator Mechanism shall
process me ricker and deposit it in a
valida red ricker bin.
d. The gate arm will raise and rhe device's
visual display will show the message
"Thank You".
e. If the ticket is rejected because it is
unreadable, the SST Validacor
Mechanism shall eject rhe ticket so rhar
the patron may retrieve it and return to
rhe cencral paymenc station to repay rhe
parking fee. The message "Cannot
Read Ticket" shall be displayed.
f. When me SST Exit Verifier is nor in
operarion, the LCD display shall show
me message "Nor In Operarion."
g. The AuroRead Concroller shall allow
for local programming using rhe
keypad on rhe concroller. These
fearures shall also be programmable
from the PC-based SCAN System if rhe
SST Exir Verifier has communication
capabiliries: (I) Paid Grace Period, (2)
Unpaid Grace Period, (3) A mree-digit
facility code co uniquely idencifY me
device for a parricular lane or facility,
and (4) The first eight characters of rhe
top line of me LCD display shall be user
programmable,
h. Thedevice'sAuroReadConcrollershall
provide rhe capability ro view T oral
Evenc and Exception Evenc reporrs on
its visual display. Total Evenc reporrs
shall provide messages for all conditions
in rhe lane. Exception Evenc reports
shall provide a list of unusual evenrs in
the lane. Messages which appear in he
Exception Evenc Reporr shall also be
displayed in the Total Evenc Reporr.
The following types of condirions will
be acknowledged by messages in rhese
repollS: (1) Exrernal loop inpur was
activated, (2) A valid ticket was inserred
in me SST Exit Verifier which has
expired its grace time, (3) A ticket with
an invalid facility code was rejecred, (4)
A ticket was rejecred because it was not
paid, (5) A ticker was rejecred because ir
had already been used ro exit, (6) A
ticker was rejecred because rhe ricker
number was invalid.
i. The SST Exit Verifier shall be UL
Lisred (Canada/U.S.), and shall be
available wim the CE Mark
3. Dimensions
a, Maximum overall dimensions for me
SST Exir Verifier shall be 20 in W x 44
in Hx20 inD(S08mm Wx 1118 mm
H x 508 mm D).
SST@ Exit Verifier
Specifications
b. The cabiner base shall be 20 in W x 44
inHxl6inD(508mm Wx 1118mm
Hx406mmD).
4. Electrical
a. Power inpurrequiremenrs shall be 115
V AC at 6 Ampere. Oprional power
inpur requiremencs shall be 220 V AC at
3 Ampere.
b. The SST AucoRead Concroller shall be
powered by the concroller power supply
assembly.
e. The SST Validacor Mechanism shall be
powered by a separate 24 VDC power
supply.
5. Construction
a. The SST Exit Verifier housing shall be
of heavy gauge, all aluminum welded
construction.
b. The cabinet shall be finished in a
powder coar painc in either Federal
APD Safety Yellow or Federal APD
White (as specified) for maximum
visibility and safety. Omer colors shall
be available when specified. The fronc
panel shall be black.
c. Thecabinershallbecompartmencalizedro
allow access ro the tickers or to the
AutoRead Controller.
d. A 500 waCl hearer assembly shall be
provided in the inside of rhe cabiner.
e. The SST Exit Verifier shall include an
SST Validaror Mechanism which shall
be fastened to me unit's cabinet by a
spting-Ioaded fastener.
f. The SST Exit Verifier shall include an
AuroRead Concroller, Power Supply,
Terminal Board and a Configuration
Module.
g. The AuroRead Concroller shall plug
direcdy inco rhe connecrions panel via
rwo keyed, 37-pin and 2S-pin
connectors.
h. The Power Board shall provide 14
oUlpUl terminals and II input
terminals.
1. TheAutoRead ConCloller shall provide
all logic concrol and monitoring
funcrions ofrhe Exir Verifier.
I. FEDERAL APD
. Federal Signal Corporation
Distributed by:
42775 Nine Mile Road. Novi. Michigan 48375. U.S.A.
Tel: 1248) 374-9600 . Fax: 12481 374-9610
Sales: 1800) 521-9330. Canada: (800) 331-9144
http://www.FederaIAPD.com
@2002 Federal APD, tnc
Subject to design and/or appearance modifications that are production standards at the time of shipment
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
m
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving,
appropriating, and authorizing the establishment of a work order in the amount of $94,000 from
Parking Revenue Bond Fund No. 481 for the purchase and installation of a POF (Pay on Foot)
Pay Station; and approve a waiver of the competitive bidding process by a 5/7th vote in the best
interest of the City.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commission approve, appropriate, and authorize the establishment of a
work order in the amount of $94,000 for the purchase and installation of a POF (Pay on Foot) Pay
Station for the 13th Street and Collins Avenue Parking Garage; and approve a waiver for the
com etitive biddin rocess b a 5/7th vote in the best interest of the Ci .
Item Summa IRecommendation:
The Parking Department is recommending a phased implementation of POF (Pay on Foot) stations
at attended parking facilities. The initial installation is recommended at the 13th Street and Collins
Avenue Parking Garage. The 13th Street Garage is a prime candidate as it currently operates as a
central cashiering operation due to the inability to place an exit booth within the exit lane due to
space constraints, This technology is simply taking the existing operation one step further with a
significant technological enhancement, the POF (Pay on Foot) Pay Station. The automatic pay
station (see attachment) is Royce Parking Control Systems' (existing vendor) option for pay on foot.
The POF is an A TM type technology designed to improve our cash management, lower our labor
costs and operational expenses, and improve customer service. If this initiative is approved, there
will be an operational expense savings of $107,000 in the first year alone at this facility, providing
an ROI (return on investment) of less than one (1) year while maintaining existing service levels
and improving audit controls. Cash management is improved as cashiers would no longer handle
transactions and/or cash. The POF Pay Station is a self-contained unit with secured cash boxes
and full auditing capabilities. 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. The Administration
recommends the approval of a waiver of the competitive bidding process by a 5/th vote as it is in
the best interest of the City as "Royce" is the only vendor that may fumish parking revenue control
e ui ment that is com atible with the existin arkin revenue control s stem.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The Transportation and Parking Committee endorsed the recommendation at their regularly
scheduled meetin held on Monda ,A ril 12, 2004.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Finance Dept.
Source of
Funds:
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AGENDA ITEM C 7~
DATE t.(-(f(-()~
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.cLmiami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
FUNDING:
$94,000
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Date:
April 14, 2004
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~. p-C/'
City Manager U
A RESOLUTIO OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, APPROPRIATING,
AND ESTABLISHING A WORK ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,000
FROM PARKING REVENUE BOND FUND NO. 481 FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A POF (PAY ON FOOT)
STATION; AND APPROVING A WAIVER OF THE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING PROCESS BY A 5/7 TH VOTE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF
THE CITY.
Funds are available from Parking Revenue Bond Fund 481 for the
purpose of purchasing and installing a POF (pay on foot) station.
PURCHASING AUTHORITY:
Royce Parking Control Systems, lnc, is the authorized distributor of Federal APD Parking
Revenue Control Equipment. The Administration recommends that the Mayor and
Commission approve the waiver of the competitive bidding process by a 5/7tn vote in the
best interest of the City as "Royce" is the only vendor that may furnish parking revenue
control equipment that is compatible with the existing citywide parking revenue control
system.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
In our continued effort to improve [parking] services to residents and visitors alike, the
Parking Department is recommending a phased implementation of POF {Pay on FooU
stations at attended parking facilities, The initial installation is recommended at the 13
Street and Collins Avenue Parking Garage. There are various advantages to migrating to
this technology, The 13th Street Garage is a prime candidate as it currently operates as a
central cashiering operation due to the inability to place an exit booth within the exit lane
due to space constraints. Therefore, this technology is simply taking the existing operation
one step further with a significant technological enhancement, the POF (Pay on Foot) Pay
Station. The automatic pay station (see attachment) is the existing gated parking revenue
Commission Memorandum - POF (Pay on Foot) Station
Apri/14, 2004
Page 2
control vendor's (Royce Parking Control Systems) option for pay on foot. The POF is an
A TM type technology designed to improve our cash management, lower our labor costs
and operational expenses, and improve customer seNice. The following is a brief account
of the patron's transaction. A patron drives into a facility and receives 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 Pay Station. The patron approaches the POF 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 card or CMS Smart Card
(debit card); and
. POF will return the ticket to the patron encrypted with a code as being "paid";
and
. Patron will have a prescribed time frame (Le., 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 code and lift the gate to allow
a successful exit.
*POF has capability to provide change.
In future installations, as a contingency in the unlikely case that a patron forgot to use the
POF Pay Station, the system may 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, including the 13th Street Garage, 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 13th Street and Collins Avenue Garage is currently operated as a central cashiering
operation with a contract labor cashier/attendant providing the labor. The POF Pay Station
will simply replace the cashier/attendant. If this initiative is approved, there will be an
operational expense savings of $1 07,000 in the first year alone at this facility, providing an
ROI (return on investment) of less than one (1) year while maintaining existing seNice
levels and improving audit controls. It is important to note that other seNice levels will
remain constant as a labor contract supeNisor and a security guard will be maintained in
the facility 24 hours a day/seven days a week/365 days a year. The $107,000 operational
expense is strictly the cashier/attendant labor savings. It is the intent of the Administration
to proceed with the installation of POF Pay Stations wherever practicable.
The financial impact of the City's Living Wage Ordinance has significantly increased
operational costs. In fact, security expense increased by 52% upon implementation of
living wage rates and the cashiers/attendants and supeNisors labor contract that is
currently being competitively bid is expected to have similar impacts. These and other
escalating costs coupled with marginal revenue increases require us to look towards
Commission Memorandum - POF (Pay on Foot) Station
Apri/14, 2004
Page 3
increased efficiencies either through enhanced technologies and/or other innovative
strategies. Clearly, the human element cannot be completely removed from this equation
as some level of interaction with the customer will always be necessary; however, the
prospect of decreasing labor costs annually by $1 07,000 per cashier/attendant is certainly
an avenue we recommend should be pursued. This is magnified even further when
considering its potential effect system-wide where savings may equate to multiple cashiers
per facility.
Improved Cash Manaaement:
Cash management is improved as cashiers are no longer handling transactions and/or
cash. The POF Pay Station is a self-contained unit with secured cash boxes and full
auditing capabilities. The POF Pay 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. All other garage revenue control equipment, including
existing software/hardware, ticket dispensers, gates, and monthly access card readers
remain operational and intact.
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 Pay Station at a remote site.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it is the Administration's goals to proceed with operational and technological
enhancements that provide the most options and flexibility; have a proven track record in
other communities; provides operational efficiencies and cost savings; and is our best
overall value for our investment. The Administration recommends that the Mayor and
Commission approve, appropriate, and authorize the establishment of a work order in the
amount of $94,000 from Parking Revenue Bond Fund No. 481 for the purchase and
installation of a POF (Pay on Foot) Pay Station.
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