Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment regarding On-Street Parking: Pay and Display.

RESOLVED – That:

a)     the usage and location of P&D machines be reviewed by Officers with a view to reducing and optimising the overall number;

b)     the credit and debit card payment at the P&D machines be removed encouraging customers to use PaybyPhone, but retaining the option to pay by cash at the machine;

c)      the Pay & Display maintenance contract with FAAC (UK) Ltd (trading as ZEAG Parking Ltd) be extended by 2 years from 29 September 2014 ending 28 September 2016;

d)     Verrus UK Ltd (trading as PaybyPhone) contract be extended by 2 years from 27 November 2014 ending on 28 November 2016;

e)     the Comptroller and City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate documentation for the contract extensions in respect of ZEAG UK Ltd and PaybyPhone; and

f)       a programme for replacing machines with a modern alternative be considered with full cost proposals presented to Members later in the year.