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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemos - Off-Street ParkingTO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Off -Street Parking Board FROM: Alejandra Argudin, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority SUBJECT: FY 2024 Miami Parking Authority Operating Budget DATE: June 7, 2023 Staff is requesting that the Board give its approval for the FY 2024 Miami Parking Authority Operating Budget and related Board Resolution which are attached hereafter. 40 NW 3rd St, Suite 1103 Miami FL 33128 miamiparking.com T 305.373.6789 F 305.371.9451 TO: Arthur Noriega, City Manager, City of Miami FROM: Alejandra Argudin, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority SUBJECT: FY 2024 Miami Parking Authority Operating Budget DATE: June 7, 2023 Enclosed is the budget for the Department of Off -Street Parking for the Fiscal Year 2023-24. This budget was approved by the Off -Street Parking Board at its meeting of June 7, 2023. Please place approval of this budget by the City Commission on the agenda for September 14, 2023. I have also attached the original of a memorandum to the Mayor and City Commissioners requesting their approval of the budget and a draft of the Commission resolution. Enclosure cc: Marta Gomez -Chen Angela Smith 40 NW 3rd St, Suite 1103 Miami FL 33128 miamiparking.com T 305.373.6789 F 305.371.9451 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City of Miami Commission FROM: Alejandra Argudin, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority SUBJECT: FY 2024 Miami Parking Authority Operating Budget DATE: June 7, 2023 Enclosed is the budget for the Department of Off -Street Parking for the Fiscal Year 2023-24. This budget was approved by the Off -Street Parking Board at its meeting of June 7, 2023. We respectfully request your approval of this budget at your meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023. Enclosure cc: Marta Gomez -Chen Angela Smith 40 NW 3rd St, Suite 1103 Miami FL 33128 miamiparking.com T 305.373.6789 F 305.371.9451 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission: During Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the Miami Parking Authority (MPA) continued to carry forth its mission as a parking and revenue resource to the city of Miami. As a result, MPA has increased its market share while continually improving customer satisfaction and fulfilling its mission to meet the City's parking needs. Accomplishments During the Past Year MPA's accomplishments during the fiscal year 2022-2023 included the following: Development and Operations The Courthouse Center garage expansion was completed in the fiscal year 2022. In collaboration with ROVR Development, the Grand Station project is a 30-story tower featuring 300 residential units and 350 public parking spaces. Ornamental and sustainable features adorn the garage, retaining the character of the surrounding areas while reducing the facility's carbon footprint. In addition, the expansion of the Courthouse Center garage extends access to Miami Dade College, the Health District, and downtown. In the fiscal year 2022, Miami Parking Authority began two additional redevelopment projects designed to enhance residents' quality of life and expand the available public parking inventory in the urban core. First, MPA began negotiations to enter into a public -private partnership to redevelop College Station garage (G- 3) into a state-of-the-art, mixed -use structure that includes public parking, workforce housing, and a retail component. Additionally, the Authority finalized negotiations for redeveloping the Cultural Center garage (G-2), entering into a public -private partnership with the Lions Group NYC. This project will expand the Authority's parking footprint and maximize public land use. The new, mixed -use development will encompass approximately 700 public parking spaces and stand over 50 floors high. The structure will have a modern design with high -quality exterior and interior fmishes. The garage will offer affordable, safe, and convenient parking options, thus helping assuage the transportation needs of Miamians In the fiscal year 2022, Miami Parking Authority continued to place technological innovation at the core of its operating strategy. The Authority implemented a virtual call assistant to enhance service, reduce time in the queue, and better manage peak call volumes. Furthermore, the Authority's Information Technology (IT) division restructured the data backup and recovery strategy to provide additional resilience against external threats. MPA continues researching and monitoring current technological trends to ensure it offers exemplary service to Miami residents, visitors, and business partners. In collaboration with Miami -Dade County, and other urban mobility organizations, MPA participated in the CoMotion Miami 2023 Conference. The Conference provided an excellent platform to showcase the 40 NW 3rd St, Suite 1103 Miami FL 33128 miamiparking.com T 305.373.6789 F 305.371.9451 e 1 of 4 Authority's innovative initiatives, such as piloting new technology and the potential for engaging with advanced air mobility options to explore future partnership opportunities. Additionally, the Authority participated in the 2022 International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The IPMI conference allows senior leaders to network, share best practices, and engage with vendors from many trades in the parking industry. Furthermore, the Authority continued to expand its role beyond traditional parking operations through community engagement and service. In fiscal year 2022, MPA participated and sponsored multiple events geared toward neighborhood beautification, economic development, civic engagement, and community service. These events represent MPA's commitment to serving the city of Miami. To this end, in collaboration with the city of Miami, MPA subsidized the street -cafe parklet program, offering additional seating to support the hospitality industry city-wide. The program encompassed converting approximately 43 on -street parking spaces into street cafe parklets, installing 41 food pickup and drop-off zones, and providing eight ride -share spaces city-wide. In total, MPA dedicated over 90 on - street parking spaces to support the economic development of Miami's business community, equating to approximately $1,214,100 in in -kind revenue. Miami Parking Authority also continued participating in neighborhood parking advisory committees and various City agencies such as Downtown Development Authority, Wynwood BID, and Coconut Grove BID to provide input into the Authority's decision -making process. Among other ventures, the Authority proudly expanded its relationship with the Public Health Trust of Miami -Dade County, providing parking -management services for Jackson Memorial Hospitals' main and auxiliary campuses encompassing approximately 7,310 spaces. Further, the Authority's partnership with Miami -Dade County Parks continues to flourish. MPA retained sole responsibility for managing parking and enforcement activities for the County's parks and marinas. In the fiscal year 2022, PayByPhone processed over 760,000 transactions at the county parks and approximately 3,769 at the city of Miami boat ramps under MPA's stewardship. On April 17, 2022, MPA entered into a management agreement with Miami -Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus. MDC owns several lots and garages within the downtown core. MPA currently manages lot 92, located on Biscayne Boulevard. The lot is primarily used for Miami Heat games, concerts held in Kaseya Center, and other significant events throughout the year, such as the Ultra Music Festival and New Year's Eve celebration. Additionally, MPA executed an interlocal agreement with the city of Doral for parking -management services. The parking -management agreement leverages the Authority's skills, knowledge, human capital, and other resources that the city of Doral does not currently have. To that end, MPA is committed to working with the city of Doral to improve the community and the lives of its members. In addition, this initiative builds the foundation for expanding the Authority's business portfolio to include other municipalities in Miami -Dade County. The contract encompasses the management of public on -street parking spaces and enforcement of parking regulations within the city of Doral. This initiative is expected to enhance the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors by improving urban mobility and reducing circling to find parking in bustling downtown Doral. Page 2 of 4 Miami Parking Authority SpotHero Pilot Program In 2022, MPA piloted the utilization of a digital marketplace to promote parking in its facilities. This program connects drivers looking to reserve and pay for parking spaces in surface lots, garages, and valet services. In only two months of operations, the program netted over $10,000 in revenue from a diverse customer population that, traditionally, would not visit MPA facilities. The success of this pilot represents MPA's commitment to expanding service options using technological advancement to reach a broader demographic. Freeflow Parking at loanDepot Park A first for Miami and, to our knowledge, the nation, loanDepot Park is believed to be one of the first venues in professional sports to adopt a free -flow parking method across all its on -site parking facilities. Implementing free -flow parking at loanDepot Park earned MPA the IPMI Award of Excellence for Innovation in a Parking Program. Freeflow parking improved urban mobility by increasing traffic flow, reducing congestion, decreasing carbon emissions, and enhancing fans' experience and functions by allowing attendees to enter and exit the garage without a friction point. In addition, frictionless parking means that customers do not have to stop for payment collection or scanning a pass. Instead, vehicles drive straight to the garage or lot without stopping and proceed to a parking spot. Moreover, the freeflow parking technology was integral to MPA's recognition for exemplary services during the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The WBC, hosted at Marlins Stadium, encompassed 47 games over 14 days, during which the team successfully parked approximately 50,000 vehicles and accommodated over 400,000 guests at Marlins Stadium. The success of this event is a keen example of how the Authority's innovative approach to parking management proves MPA's ability to manage large-scale events while maintaining a high level of service to its customers. Micro -mobility Miami Parking Authority continued to support micro -mobility initiatives in the city of Miami through agreements with Freebee and Swiftmile, Inc. The Freebee circulator has netted over 30,000 rides and transported approximately 40,000 passengers to different areas within the urban core. The Authority supports this initiative by offering a 50 percent parking discount on its facilities. This initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and increase the use of public parking facilities in the downtown area. Recently, MPA extended this transportation modality to Coconut Grove. In this area, Freebee offers a fixed -route circulator from the Regatta Harbor garage (G-5) to popular points of interest in Central Grove. This project supports Coconut Grove's Business Improvement District's initiative to expand equity in access to different parts of the neighborhood, providing an eco-friendly form of transportation to and from a city -owned parking structure. Additionally, MPA's partnership with Swiftmile, Inc. continues to thrive, providing an actual micro - mobility network in Miami that facilitates scooter and e-bike parking and generates advertising revenue for the Authority. Adding these amenities to the city of Miami offers residents, employees, and visitors a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation to and from their destinations. Green Initiatives Miami Parking Authority is closely collaborating with the city of Miami on a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050. Pursuing new funding sources to achieve mutual goals includes expanding the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Page 3 of 4 M iuiiii 1'ark i iig 1 iitliuri Miami Parking Authority is proud to continue expanding options for motorists who drive and park electric vehicles. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Authority expanded the installation of ChargePoint "Level 2" dual -port charging stations compatible with all EVs. In addition, focusing on environmental sustainability, MPA, in collaboration with Brickell Energy, added eight Level II dual -port Electric -Vehicle Charging Stations to select facilities. This addition increased MPA facilities' total electric vehicle space count to 28, strengthening the Authority's capacity to accept EVs of all types. Further, MPA has mandated that future parking assets be built 20 percent EV-ready to support the evolving needs of Miami residents, employees, and visitors. Sincerely, Alejandra"Argudin Chief Executive Officer Page 4 of 4 Mizanii I)Li kin 1utlii�rity