Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval for the Council’s future approach to Cashless Parking Payments and Pay & Display infrastructure for on and off street parking including reducing the number of Pay and Display machines throughout the city.   To seek approval for the procurement arrangements for any goods or services required to implement and maintain the agreed infrastructure over the next 10-15 years (including any transitional period).

Content: The Transport and Connectivity Policy Committee: 1.      Approved the proposed reduction of Pay & Display machine numbers as described in this report. 2.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to procure and award a 10-year contract (5+2+2+1 years) for cashless parking in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report. 3.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report. 4.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to procure and award a contract for Pay & Display machines replacement and subsequent maintenance, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report. 5.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to procure a new interim contract for Pay & Display machine operation and maintenance in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report. 6.      Approved the funding mechanisms outlined in this report.