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08/06/2025 - SpecialWednesday, August 6, 2025 10:00 AM City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 Main Library - Council Chambers Council Work Session Special Work Session Special Meeting August 6, 2025Council Work Session Special Work Session 1. Call to Order 2. City Manager Verbal Reports Review proposed budget. 3. City Attorney Verbal Reports 4. Adjourn Page 2 City of Clearwater Printed on 8/1/2025 Cover Memo City of Clearwater Main Library - Council Chambers 100 N. Osceola Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755 File Number: ID#25-0728 Agenda Date: 8/6/2025 Status: Agenda ReadyVersion: 1 File Type: Action ItemIn Control: Council Work Session Agenda Number: SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION: Review proposed budget. SUMMARY: Staff presentations: ·Budget Recap - Kayleen Kastel, Budget Director ·Staffing Update - Tiffany Makras, Human Resources Director ·Advisory Board Consolidation - Rosemarie Call, City Clerk ·Fee Discussion o Michael MacDonald - Marine and Aviation Director o Art Kader - Parks and Recreation Director o Jeremy Alleshouse, Public Works Assistant Director Page 1 City of Clearwater Printed on 8/1/2025 |1CITY OF CLEARWATER Special Budget Work Session August 6, 2025 myclearwater.com |2CITY OF CLEARWATER All Funds Fund Amended FY 2024/25 Proposed FY 2025/26* Increase/ (Decrease) General Fund 232,577,336 223,801,990 (4%) Utility Funds 225,673,348 226,659,440 0% Enterprise Funds 42,774,190 16,448,150 (62%) Internal Service Funds 89,277,620 89,063,690 (0%) Special Revenue Funds 29,185,566 19,122,230 (34%) Capital Fund 165,629,727 135,202,940 (18%) |3CITY OF CLEARWATER *Changes for Final Operating Budget •Increase to PD for payroll calculation error •Decrease CRA transfer, final valuation •Revenue increase to offset – Ad Valorem, State Revenue Sharing, Red-Light Camera Fines •Parking Fund – increase transfer to GF (parking enforcement) •Special Program Fund – increase transfers to capital *Capital Project Changes •Clearwater Golf Course Bridge Replacement – remove •Grant Awards – Florida Department of Environmental Protection •North Beach Stormwater Improvements - $3M •Living Seawall - $3M |4CITY OF CLEARWATER 1,745.0 1,832.6 1,836.6 1,848.7 1,886.7 1,903.9 1,891.6 0.0 200.0 400.0 600.0 800.0 1,000.0 1,200.0 1,400.0 1,600.0 1,800.0 2,000.0 Other Funds General Fund Full Time Equivalent Positions (All Funds) |5CITY OF CLEARWATER Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget •Preliminary Presentation, Set Tentative Millage Rate - July 10, 2025 •Special Work Session - Aug. 6, 2025 Public Hearings •Wednesday, Sept. 3 - 6 p.m. •Wednesday, Sept. 17 - 6 p.m. |6CITY OF CLEARWATER Staffing Discussion 2025 myclearwater.com |7CITY OF CLEARWATER Vacancy Rate 2025 includes data as of June 30th 7.8 10.3 10.3 8.7 7.6 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 VACANCY RATE Vacancy Rate |8CITY OF CLEARWATER Turnover Rate 2025 includes data through June 30, with estimated data through Dec 31. 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Projection City of Clearwater Annual Turnover Rates Turnover - All Other Voluntary Turnover - Retirement Portion |9CITY OF CLEARWATER Resignations, Retirements, and Terminations 2025 includes data through June 30, with estimated data through Dec 31. Quit includes resignations, Quit - Other includes retirement and death, and Quit - Discharge includes all involuntary terminations. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Projection Quit Quit - Other Quit - Discharge |10CITY OF CLEARWATER Vacancy Reasons in the Last Two Years •57% Resignation •24% Involuntary or Pending Discipline •17% Retirement •1% Health |11CITY OF CLEARWATER Resignation Reasons in the Last Two Years 32% 22%13% 15% 7%8% 3% Resignation Reasons in the Last Two Years New Job Not Indicated Personal Relocation Pay Dissatisfaction Schedule or School |12CITY OF CLEARWATER Permanent Hires and Promotions 2025 includes actual data through June 30, with estimated data through Dec 31. 100 150 200 250 300 350 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Projection Promotions Hire |13CITY OF CLEARWATER What Have We Done to Attract and Retain Employees? •HR staff have attended 15 job fairs in past year •Remote Work/Telecommuting offered to FLSA exempt employees •Increased usage of alternate schedules (i.e. four 10-hour days) •Successful first cohort in Executive Leadership Academy •Increased class frequency of Leading Effectively through Accountability & Development (LEAD) Supervisory Trainings •Successful implementation of a new learning management system, MyClearwater Learn •Refreshed the Job Proficiency Guide program |14CITY OF CLEARWATER Questions? |1CITY OF CLEARWATER Advisory BoardConsolidation myclearwater.com |2CITY OF CLEARWATER Current status of advisory boards •15 active advisory boards that meet monthly or quarterly •Meetings are staffed by the department director, or designee, and the City Clerk department. •Public Communications streams or televises meetings. •Sentry security officer is needed for meetings held outside of the Main Library operating hours. |3CITY OF CLEARWATER List of current advisory boards No recommend changes at this time: •Brownfields Advisory Board – meets as needed, required for federal grants •Civil Service Board – meets as needed •Marine Advisory Board – meets quarterly •Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board – meets monthly, required for federal and state housing funds •Public Art and Design Advisory Board – meets quarterly, required for the administration of public art and design program |4CITY OF CLEARWATER List of current advisory boards No recommend changes at this time: •Sister Cities Advisory Board – meets quarterly •Building Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals – meets as needed •Community Development Board – meets monthly •Municipal Code Enforcement Board – meets monthly •Pension Advisory Committee – meets bimonthly |5CITY OF CLEARWATER List of current advisory boards Changes being recommended: •Airpark Advisory Board – meets quarterly, eliminate •Environmental Advisory Board – meets quarterly, combine •Library Advisory Board – meets quarterly, combine •Nuisance Abatement Board – meets as needed, eliminate •Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – meets quarterly, combine |6CITY OF CLEARWATER Airpark Advisory Board •Established 1991 •Comprised of five members and meets quarterly •Purpose - initiate studies and make recommendations on airpark matters to City Council •Past two years, the Board has received staff updates, approved minutes, elected a Chair and Vice Chair, supported the proposed name change of facility, and provided feedback regarding the lease agreement process |7CITY OF CLEARWATER Airpark Advisory Board •Recommend disbanding board. •Board created prior to contracting an FBO •Current FBO meets with various stakeholders at facility without Sunshine constraints •Board does not have a budget to initiate studies or the authority to direct staff to implement a study •Other city facilities leased to a third party are not constrained by an advisory board (Clearwater Sailing Center, Clearwater Country Club, Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club) •Residents and stakeholders may still raise concerns with city council or the city manager directly |8CITY OF CLEARWATER Nuisance Abatement Board •Established 2015 •Comprised of seven members and meets as needed •Purpose - Conducts hearings on public nuisance cases associated with prostitution and drug-related activities on known properties throughout Clearwater •The board last met on December 6, 2023 •Recommend disbanding board and directing cases to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board or the magistrate, both processes already established |9CITY OF CLEARWATER Library Board •Established 1971 •Comprised of seven members and meets quarterly •Purpose - make recommendations pertaining to the management and use of the library system, including the establishment of rules and regulations governing the use of the library by the public • Past two years, the Board has received staff updates, approved minutes, and elected a Chair and Vice Chair •Recommend consolidating board with another |10CITY OF CLEARWATER Parks and Recreation Advisory Board •Established 1973 •Comprised of seven members and meets quarterly •Purpose - advise the city manager and other municipal officers regarding the physical condition of, improvements on, and beautification of the public parks and playgrounds; shall make recommendations regarding the development of city property as public parks and playgrounds |11CITY OF CLEARWATER Parks and Recreation Advisory Board •Past two years, the Board has received staff updates, public comments regarding desired improvements, approved minutes, elected a Chair and Vice Chair, recommended naming a ballfield after Larry Dowd, and provided feedback regarding programming at The Sound and Coachman Park •Recommend consolidating board with another |12CITY OF CLEARWATER Environmental Advisory Board •Established 1994 •Comprised of five members and meets quarterly •Purpose - Identify and assess significant environmental objectives, and review and provide recommendations to city council on selected environmental programs and projects •Past two years, the board has received staff updates, public comments regarding green initiatives, and presentations by staff and a local advocacy group. The board has drafted several position letters to council on various initiatives •Recommend consolidating board with another |13CITY OF CLEARWATER Community Engagement and Leisure Services Board •Establish new bimonthly board •Comprised of seven members •Purpose – provide feedback and guidance to city council on endeavors that enhance sustainable recreation, parks and cultural programs at city facilities and foster community interest in events and initiatives that promote community well-being •Board will engage community by holding outreach sessions on topics or initiatives supporting the City’s strategic plan: •Community Well-Being •Environmental Stewardship •Seek public input regarding services and programs at city facilities |14CITY OF CLEARWATER Questions? Parks and Recreation Fees and Recommended Fee Increases Recreation Facility Rentals Meeting Room - Room Rental Capacity 50 Half Multi-Purpose Room Rental Capacity 100 Full Multi-Purpose Room Capacity over 100 Gymnasium Tournament Per Court Aquatic Facility Fees Entire Aquatic Ct. Rental Short Course Lane Per Hour Long Course Lane Per Hour Meet Rental Pricing SC Swim Team Lane Rental LC Swim Team Lane Rental Club Team Practice Lifeguard Staffing Fee Special fees / Additional info: No sites pulled for comp charge utility fees such as, heating, cooling, power, or chems. Recreation Passes and Drop In Fees Recreation Card - Resident Recreation Card - Non Resident Recreation Plus Pass - Yearly Recreation Pass - Monthly Silver Sneakers Daily Fees - Residents (includes Fitness, Pool and Gym) Daily Fees - Non-Residents (includes Fitness, Pool and Gym) McMullen Tennis and Pickleball Fees Resident/With Card Drop In Rates Non-Resident/Without Card Drop In Rates Monthly Memberships Dues with Plus Pass Monthly Dues Plus Additional Family Members Athletic Field Rentals Basic Rentals Diamond MP SLP, ECM, Stadium Cages Bullpen Lights Staff Matt/Lining MP Lining/Goals Field Dry Temp Fence Tournaments Administration Fee for Eddie C. Moore Administration Fee for other Complexes Partial Day Full Day Cages Bullpen Lights Staff Matt/Lining Field Dry Partial Day - Loaded for ECM basic CoC event fees for 1 field/1 staff for 7 hrs (8am- 3pm) Partial Day - Additonal Field for ECM basic CoC event fees for 1 field for 7 hrs Full Day - Loaded for ECM basic CoC event fees for 1 field/1 staf for 14 hrs (8am- 10pm)/lights for 2 hrs Full Day - Additional Field for ECM basic CoC event fees for 1 field/lights for 2 hrs Venue Rental Fees & Special Event Permits Special Event Permit Fees Pavilions (Times Vary) Beach Weddings (4 hours) Other Venues Crest Lake Park Station Square Park Clearwater Beach venue 1-6 Pier 60 Park Cleveland Street Coachman Park -The Green Coachman Park - All other venues in park Race Fees Event Staff Fees Film Commission Fee Sumer Camp Fees (10 weeks) Adult Softball Fees per team Pier 60 Bait House Walk-on admission Daily Fishing Fee - adult, senior, child under 15 Weekly Fishing pass - adult, senior, child und 15 Monthly Pass - adult, senior, Annual Pass - adult, senior Fishing Package - adult, senior, child under 15 Current fee per hour Open/Closed $25/$50 $25/$50 $50/$75 $35/$50 Current Fees Main Pool Base: $120hr 10-49ppl, $140hr 50-99ppl, or $160hr 100-120ppl. Activity Pool Base: $100hr 10-49ppl or $150hr 50-60ppl Plunge Pool: $20hr 20ppl All Pools Base: $140hr 10- 49ppl, $160hr 50-99ppl, or $180hr 100-200ppl. $12.50 $25.00 $1200.00 4 hrs + $3 per swimmer $12.50 $25.00 NA/Same $24.40 per staff The LC Private Pool Rental: 2hr Training pool: $300 1-22ppl extra hr $150per. Main Pool: $600 10-50ppl, $700 51- 100ppl, $800 101-360ppl. extra hr $300 per hr. Both Pools: $800 10- 50ppl, $900 51-100ppl, $1,000 101-360ppl. extra hr $400 per hr. Current Fees $7 $180 Rec Card + $100 ($50 for an additonal household member) $20.50(youth) and $27.50 Adult) Yes $2 youth, $4 Adult $4 Youth, $6 Adult Current Fees Youth/Senior $2.50, Adult $6.75 Youth/Senior $3.25, Adult $9.50 $27 $86.60 Current Fees $30/hr $30/hr $40/hr $25/set $15/set $25/hr $20/hr $25 one time $250 for lines incl. incl. $250 for one complex; $450 for two complex and $600 for all three complexes $250 $350 $450 negot. incl $25/hr $20/hr incl. incl. $490.00 $350.00 $780.00 $500.00 Current Fees $50 $30-$100 $100 100 100 500 500 50 500 250 0.25/Runner $20/hr $0 $100 / $110 / $120 $490 Current Fees $1 $10, $8, $7 $40, 35, $30 $80, $70 $300, 250 $26, $24, $23 Proposed Fee per hour Open/Closed $50/$100 $50/$150 $100/$200 $50/$150 Proposed Fees Main Pool Base: $120hr 10-49ppl, $140hr 50-99ppl, or $160hr 100-120ppl. Activity Pool Base: $100hr 10-49ppl or $150hr 50-60ppl Plunge Pool: $20hr 20ppl All Pools Base: $140hr 10-49ppl, $160hr 50-99ppl, or $180hr 100-200ppl. $25.00 $50.00 $1500.00 4 hrs + $5 per swimmer $25.00 $35.00 NA/Same $40 per staff The LC Private Pool Rental: 2hr Training pool: $300 1-22ppl Main Pool: $600 10-50ppl, $700 51-100ppl, $800 101-360ppl. Both Pools: $800 10-50ppl, $900 51-100ppl, $1,000 101-360ppl. extra hr $400 per hr. Proposed Fees Any additional increase will need an ordinance change Any additional increase will need an ordinance change Rec Card + $120 ($75 for an additonal household member) $30 Yes $3(everyone), $5 LC Pool $6(everyone), $10 LC Pool Only Proposed Fees Clay Singles - $6 per person, Clay Doubles-$4 per person, Hard Courts Singles - $4 per person Hard Court Doubles - $3 per person Clay Singles - $8 per person Clay Doubles-$6 per person Hard Courts Singles - $6 person Hard Court Doubles - $5 per person $40 $100 Proposed Fees $35 $35 $45 $25/set $15/set $25/hr $25/hr $25 one time $250 for lines NA incl. $250 for one complex; $450 for two complex and $600 for all three complexes $250 $350 $450 included included $25/hr $25hr incl. Min 10 Bags Per Field - $15 per bag for any additonal bags $525.00 $350.00 $850.00 $500.00 Proposed Fees $100 $50-$150 $150 200 200 1000 1000 100 1000 500 Any additional increase will need an ordinance change $25/hr $50 $110/$125/$150 $500 Proposed Fees $3 $10, $8, $7 $40, 35, $30 $80, $70 $300, 250 $26, $24, $23 Decision Brief: Proposed Changes to Parking Rates and Fines to Increase Revenue Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Downtown Clearwater is about to transform with multiple major projects starting. Analysis (Appendix A) shows several hundred construction workers will consume downtown parking and facilitate the need to encourage their parking at key garages and lots to maintain the street parking for downtown merchants and park visitors. Residents will continue to have opportunities for discounted parking and monthly parking passes. If all six proposed options are approved, the city would experience a total revenue increase of $3,231,474. This includes the revenue from: 1. Special events parking rates. 2. A $0.50 increase in beach parking rates. 3. Extending paid parking to 8pm including weekends in the downtown area. 4. Increasing parking fines from $20 to $40, $25 to $45 per violation (depending on violation; includes $5 surcharge for School Crossing Guard Fund). 5. Increase downtown parking rates by .25 cents per hour off street; .50 cents per hour on street. 6. Increase Beach parking permits by $35 to $75 per month ($2.50 per day). Rates have not been increased since 2001 and are significantly below private lots and below other cities (see Appendix B). Summary of Potential Revenue Increase: Item Projected Increase in Revenue Special Events Parking Rates $250,000 Increase Beach Parking Rate by $0.50 $1,386,957 Extend Downtown Paid Parking Hours to Include Weekends $269,307 Increase Parking Fines by $20 across board $1,016,120 Increase Downtown Parking rates by .25cents/.50 cents on street $163,105 Increase Beach Parking Permits by $35 $145,985 Total Potential Revenue Increase $3,231,474 Considerations: (see Appendix B)  Competitiveness: The proposed rates are competitive compared to other municipalities and private lots, ensuring Clearwater’s parking options remain attractive while generating necessary revenue.  Revenue Generation: The increase in beach parking rates and parking fines, along with the introduction of weekend charges in downtown and special events parking, are expected to significantly enhance the city’s revenue.  Affordability: The proposed rate increases are moderate and are unlikely to impose an undue financial burden on residents or visitors. The increased fines will also encourage better compliance with parking regulations. Recommendation: Approve all six options to generate an estimated $ 3,231,474 in additional revenue to support essential city services, infrastructure, and maintenance. Parking fund currently provides funding to beach lifeguards, their facilities, and development agreements. Parking has two significant projects with the Osceola Parking Garage and Beach Marina Parking Garage that will require initial funding but ultimately bring in additional review for the City. By implementing all six options the city can help pay for the damages from the storm and recover lost revenue from parking lot closures. The excess revenues from Parking go into the Parking Fund to help fund future parking projects and City requirements. Excess revenues from parking fines goes directly into the General Fund. This fund provided $20M towards the Harborview and Bluffs development projects. Staff recommends phasing in all six options over the next two years. Year one:  Increase downtown parking rates and extend hours until 8pm daily (including the weekends). The hourly rate has been established since 2002.  Increase parking fines amounts (these have not been increased since 2001 and it was only by $5).  Increase Beach monthly parking permits by $35 (these have not been increased since 2001). Year two: Coincides will likely start of beach marina parking garage that will make beach parking more congested temporarily.  Implement Special Event Rates  Increase Beach Parking Rate by .50 cents per hour across the board. Last increase was in 2020. 1. (Year 1) Increase Downtown Parking Rate by .25 cents per hour off street; .50 cents per hour on street. Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Increasing the downtown rates by .25 cents per hour off street (including garages) and .50 cents per hour off street (should be higher rate than garages to promote turnover of spaces) would generate $163,105. This calculation is based on the hours of operation as they are currently set 8am – 6pm, Monday thru Friday. This calculation is conservative as it does not factor in increased usage over the next two years resulting from the increased projects downtown. 2. (Year 1) Increase Downtown Paid Parking to 8pm daily to Include Weekends Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Extending paid parking at the proposed rate increase from 6pm – 8pm Monday – Friday and 8am – 8pm Saturday/Sunday it is estimated to generate an additional $ 269,307 in revenue. This measure will ensure that parking spaces are effectively utilized throughout the week, not just on weekdays. When added to the potential of increasing the daily rate 8am – 6pm, this would generate a total of $432,412 (adding #3 with #5 below). 3. (Year 1) Increase Parking Fines from $20 - $25 to $40-$45 per Violation Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Increasing parking fines to $40 - $45 per violation (up from the current $20 - $25) for an estimated average of 50,000 citations paid annually is expected to generate $ 1,016,120 in additional revenue. Currently, paying the fine for a parking violation is cheaper than paying for day-of parking in many city areas, which may encourage drivers to pay fines rather than park legally. This fine increase will align the cost of violations with current parking rates and enhance compliance while maximizing revenue from violations. The above rates include a $5 School Crossing Guard surcharge and helps support crossing guards in the county (per city ordinance). 4. (Year 2) Special Events Parking Rates Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Implementing special events parking rates for high-demand events will generate an estimated $250,000 in additional revenue. Special event parking fees will be adjusted based on the expected attendance and parking demand for major city events. 5. (Year 2) Increase Beach Parking Rate by $0.50 Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Increasing the beach parking rate by $0.50 is projected to generate an additional $1,386,957 in revenue. This increase will apply to all parking at beach lots, where usage is consistent year- round. 6. (Year 2) Increase Beach Parking Permit increase by $35. Approve / Disapprove / Modify: If Modify, how: _________________________________ Increasing the monthly beach permit rate from $40 per month ($1.33 per day) to $75 per month ($2.50 per day) would generate an additional $145,985 (4171 total permits sold FY 23/24). The permit revenue for FY23/24 was $$155,925. This calculation is based on number of permits sold FY23/24. The beach monthly permits have not seen an increase since 2001. From 2001 – 2008 there was a seasonal rate of $60. That was eliminated in 2008. While the $60 per month would be an increase, it would not put us in the range of other municipalities with beach parking. Appendix A: Downtown Parking Updates An analysis of downtown parking with anticipated construction projects is included in the table below. There are additional privately owned parking lots and empty lots that can and will likely be used to offset the surge in parking needs. Downtown parking will increase and City will see increase in revenue. Increasing street parking rates will be key to try and keep these spaces open for park visitors and downtown businesses that tend to have shorter visitation periods then construction workers that are parking for a full day. Encouraging use of parking garages that might be slightly further away is accomplished by increasing street parking rates. STREET NAME TIME LIMIT COST CAPACITY Current Use Spaces Lost from Projects Remaining Available Spaces NOTES County Lots Lot 13 - Courthouse 10 Hour .50/hr 35 35 County lot; first come first serve. Lot 19 - Court & Osceola 10 Hour .50/hr 39 39 County lot; first come first serve. Lot 21 - Court (W of Osceola)10 Hour .50/hr 11 11 County Garage (478 spaces) ; Garage permit only M-F; open weekends. 11 Spaces city owned are open to public first come first serve 7 days a week. Lot 22 - Oak Ave 10 Hour .50/hr 83 83 County lot; first come first serve. Lot 29 - Ft Harrison 10 Hour .50/hr 26 26 County lot; first come first serve. 194 Cleveland Street Lot 65 5 Hour .50/hr 39 39 0 300 block used for special events; waters edge loading zone for move in/outs; drop off for handicap at Cap Theatre. Parks & Rec use for food truck staging for events. Drew Street (West of Osceola)5 Hour .50/hr 31 14 17 West Drew used for city Library permits; REH staff closes for events; M&A (14 permits) use to access their office/pier; emergency vehicle staging for events. Ft. Harrison 5 Hour .50/hr 39 39 First Come First Serve Franklin 5 Hour .50/hr 2 2 First Come First Serve N Garden Ave 5 Hour .50/hr 34 34 First Come First Serve S Garden Ave 5 Hour .50/hr 46 22 24 COS purchasing 22 of the 46 spaces TBD. Hendricks 5 Hour .50/hr 18 18 First Come First Serve Laura Street 5 Hour .50/hr 10 10 First Come First Serve Markley Street 5 Hour .50/hr 5 5 First Come First Serve NE Cleveland Street 5 Hour .50/hr 5 5 First Come First Serve Oak Ave 5 Hour .50/hr 2 2 First Come First Serve Osceola Ave 5 Hour .50/hr 24 24 0 HAUL ROAD FOR FUTURE PROJECTS; DO NOT USE; currently used for city library staff parking Park Street 5 Hour .50/hr 10 10 spaces open mid day; bus stop daily from 7am - 830am; 3:30-5:30pm Watterson 5 Hour .50/hr 17 17 First Come First Serve TOTAL DT STREET SPACES 282 53 46 183 LOT NAME TIME LIMIT COST CAPACITY NOTES Library Lot 1 N/A N/A 10 10 0 Library Patrons only (Mon-Sat 10-7PM); Closed Sunday; Special Event Handicap Parking after Library hours on event days Lot 10 - City Hall N/A N/A 121 121 0 Waters Edge visitors; Pinellas County Employees; Capitol Theatre Staff and shows; Special Events; Spring Break Free Park n Ride Lot 11 - Boat Slips Closed 12 Hour $2/hr 142 142 0 Do not use; supports Coachman Park and Harbor Marina Tenants; used for special events; 6 EV charge station access. (25 Harbor Marina permits + 35 city employee permits) Lot 16 - CMA LOT N/A N/A 118 40 78 0 Marina boat slip tenants for free overnight parking and visitors; county employees, construction parking for garage project (60 spaces), Spring Break free parking; Peace Memorial church parking during garage construction (20 M-F plus as many as possible on Sunday). If this was made paid; no more overnight marina tenant parking for free; they would have to purchase the monthly in lot 11). Lot 17 - Court & Ft Harrison 10 Hour .50/hr 20 20 Pinellas County has 10 spaces rsvd they never use; we could open up those spaces. Lot 23 - Pierce Street 10 Hour .50/hr 18 18 0 CPD and MSB visitors; oversize city employee - 13 permits Lot 24 - Chestnut Street Unlimited Hourly Rate or Permit $25/mo 34 4 30 Monthly Permit holders = 4 TOTAL DT LOT SPACES 463 214 199 50 GARAGE NAME TIME LIMIT COST CAPACITY NOTES GARDEN AVE GARAGE N/A .50/HR, $5 DAY, $48.15 MO 237 67 170 City employee parking - 92 permits; monthly permit holders for BOA - 61; City hall parking; downtown visitor parking; current availability has been approximately 170 spaces open. STATION SQUARE GARAGE N/A .50/HR, $5 DAY, $48.15 MO 96 70 26 City Hall staff parking - 81 permits; Station Square monthly permit - 14. Using the worst case scenario for obligated that everyone that has a permit is parking at the same time every day. Once city hall moves to MSB building, these spaces will free up. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX N/A CITY EMPLOYE E ONLY 380 380 0 MSB renovations ongoing; Total city employee permit count - 650. Currently used for CPD vehicles and staff, IT staff and construction crew working on MSB renovations. TOTAL DT GARAGE SPACES 713 517 0 196 Project Needs Harborview 200 Expect 100-150 steady state+ GC/CM staff Bluffs 350 Expect 200-250 steady state+ GC/CM staff Osceola Garage 60 Expect 40 steady state+ GC/CM staff Osceola Streetscape 30 Expect 25 steady state+ GC/CM staff PSTA 30 Expect 25 steady state+ GC/CM staff MSB 60 Expect 50 steady state+ GC/CM staff City Hall 80 Expect 60 steady state+ GC/CM staff Drew St TBD TBD Scientology Projects Use Scientology lots+ GC/CM staff Parking Status During Construction=-381 Based on peak- does not include visitors CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN STREETS, LOTS AND GARAGE PARKING INVENTORY Appendix B: Background Information Current Parking Rates and Revenue: Downtown rates are currently .50 per hour. Propose to increase on street rate from .50 cents per hour to $1.00 per hour; and off-street rates from .50 per hour to .75 per hour and to increase the hours of operation from 8am-6pm, Monday thru Friday to 8am – 8pm daily (including weekends).  With the extension of hours of operation, increase in parking rates and by adding the weekends the city could see a potential increase in revenues as shown below: o Downtown City Lots (excluding Lot 11 & 64): 2,010 hours, $5,126 revenue o Downtown County Lots: 22,159 hours, $56,505 revenue o Downtown Garages: 31,695 hours, $80,823 revenue o Downtown On-Street Parking: 37,310 hours, $126,854 revenue o Total Downtown Parking: 93,174 hours, $269,307 revenue Current Beach Parking Rates:  $3 for lots, $3.50 for on-street parking (6 am - 11 pm daily) Proposed Beach Parking Rates:  $3.50 for lots, $4.00 on-street (6am -11pm) daily  $75 per month for beach lots ($2.50 per day) FY23-24 Actual Number of Hours Paid:  792,837 hours for beach on-street parking, 1,981,077 hours for beach lots  Total potential revenue generated with increase rates: $1,386,957 Comparison to Other Cities and Private Parking Lots:  Comparison to Other Cities: Clearwater’s proposed rates remain competitive when compared to cities across the U.S., including New York City (up to $443.51 per month) and Tulsa, Oklahoma (averaging $21.70 per month).  Comparison to Private Parking Lots: Private parking lots in Clearwater charge between $60 to $150 per month. The proposed increase for beach parking aligns with these rates, ensuring the city remains competitive. Off Season In Season Off Season In Season Name Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Daily Rate Daily Rate Hilton Clearwater Beach $10 per hour $20 per hour N/A N/A Pier 60 House Parking N/A N/A $30 $40 NBPP Parking $9 surge pricing starting $9/hr $77 surge pricing $50+ Surf Style Parking $4 N/A $24 N/A Courtyar AC Marriott N/A N/A $20 based on availability $20 based on availability Residence & Springhill Suites N/A N/A $20 $30-40 Hyatt Regency $7 per hour (3 hour minimum)$7 per hour (3 hour minimum)$7 per hour (3 hour minimum)$7 per hour (3 hour minimum) PRIVATE PARKING RATES CLEARWATER HOURLY DAILY MONTHLY HOURLY DAILY MONTHLY HOURLY DAILY MONTHLY MONTHLY ANNUAL Clearwater Beach $3.50 N/A N/A $3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 Beach Employee Surface Lot 50% OFF ParkMobile Transactions and waive txn fee; must reside in the incorporated city of Clearwater Limits. Enforced 6am - 11pm daily Lisa Bayly@myclearwater.com; 727-562-4771 Clearwater Downtown $0.50 N/A N/A $0.50 N/A $25 Surface Lot & $48.15 Harbor Marina Lot $.50 hr $5 $48.15 $25 Lot permits N/A Enforced 8am - 6pm Mon - Fri Lisa Bayly@myclearwater.com; 727-562-4771 Coral Gables $3.50 max hourly rate N/A N/A $4 max hourly rate N/A N/A $1.00 per 24 minutes Enforced daily 9am - Midnight $18 max per day; $18 lost ticket fee VARIES BY GARAGE LOCATION; $112.35 - $123.05 for 1 month; $224.70-$246.10 for 2 months; $337.05- $369.15 for 3 months (quarterly; some garages required to pay quarterly). Day begins at 12am and ends at 11:59pm. VARIES BY GARAGE LOCATION; $112.35 - $123.05 for 1 month; $224.70- $246.10 for 2 months; $337.05-$369.15 for 3 months (quarterly; some garages required to pay quarterly). Day begins at 12am and ends at 11:59pm. The cost for a Neighborhood Residential Permit Decal is $20 per vehicle per year. Four visitor hanglets are provided to each participating residence. Additional visitor hanglets are available at $5 each per day. On Street enforced 9am - midnight daily. Coral Gables Website 305-460-5540 parking@coralgables.com Deerfield Beach $2-$4 N/A N/A $3-$4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $100 (Jan-Dec) Resident Permit Enforced 6am - midnight daily unless otherwise posted. 954-480-4256 www.deerfield- beach.com Fort Lauderdale $3-$4 per hour; residential rate $1.50 per hour with pay by phone app N/A $35 - $175 plus tax per month depending on location $3-$4 per hour; residential rate $1.50 per hour with pay by phone app N/A $45 plus tax per month depending on location; $3-$4 per hour; residential rate $1.50 per hour with pay by phone app N/A $50 per month Most Permit areas are $40-$65 per month. Sunrise Lane Monthly Permit is $229 plus tax; proof of residency required; valid 24/7. $75 - $540 annual permit Residential Beach Permit; depending on location Most garages enforced 24/7. Daily max hours vary from 5-24 hours depending on location. 954-828-3700 parkingservices@fortlauderdale.gov Hollywood Non resident rate: $3 Mon-Thu; $4 Fri-Sun & Holiday. Resident Rate $1.50 Mon-Thu; $2 Fri-Sun & Holidays. N/A N/A Non resident rate: $3 Mon- Thu; $4 Fri-Sun & Holiday. Resident Rate $1.50 Mon-Thu; $2 Fri-Sun & Holidays. N/A N/A Non resident rate: $3 Mon- Thu; $4 Fri-Sun & Holiday. Resident Rate $1.50 Mon- Thu; $2 Fri-Sun & Holidays. $15 daily max at two specific garages; all others hourly $26.75 monthly for 12 hour employee garage access; $58.85 Resident Rate 24/7; $85.60 24/7 Non Resident Rate Hollywood employee permits $35. Must show pay stub or proof of employment. Guest monthly permit $110 per month. Citywide Resident Permit $175 for beach on street metered, beach city garage and downtown long-term permit areas. Lakes Resident Community only $25 annually. Must reside within Hollywood Lakes. Special Event rate is a prepay flat rate of $10 Downtown and $30 on the beach. hollywoodfl.org Indian Shores $2.50 N/A $2.50 $25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A myindianshores.com; 727-595-4020 Jacksonville $2 - $5 N/A N/A $2 - $5 $7 - $10 $64.50 - $107.50 depending on location. $1 & $3 up to one hour; $2 & $5 up to two hours; $3 & $7 up to three hours; $4 - $9 up to four hours; $5 & $10 up to five hours; $6 & $10 up to siz ours; $7 & $10 for six hours or more for garages Duval, Water and Yates. Ed Ball garage is $1 for 30 minutes; $2 for 2nd 1/2 hour; $3 for 3rd 1/2 hour; $4 for 4th 1/2 hour; $20 per hour for 3rd and 4th hour; $50 daily max. $53.75 $64.50 - $139.75 depending on location N/A N/A Special Event parking for the majority is $5 per vehicle; for major, city sponsored events the rate is $10 per vehicle. jacksonville.gov Madeira Beach $4 N/A N/A $4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $40 for designated locations. Residents park free with sticker or can purchase annual vanity plate for $40; must register Special event parking $35 madeirabeachfl.gov; 727-391-9951 X243 Miami Beach $3 - $4 non resident; $1 resident rate (must register) N/A N/A $2 non resident; $1 resident rate (must register) $91 - $128 depending on location 0-1 hours @ $2; 1-2 hours @ $4; 2-3 hours @ $6; 3-4 hours @ $8; 4-5 hours @ $9; 5-6 hours @ $10; 6-7 hours @ $11; 7-8 hours @ $12; 8-9 hours @ $13; 9-10 hours @ $14; 10-11 hours @ $15; 11-12 hours @ $16; 12-13 hours @ $17; 13-14 hours @ $18; 14-15 hours @ $19; 15-24 hours $20. $20 $91 - $128 depending on location N/A N/A Special event parking rates varies from $15 to $28.miamibeachfl.gov; 305-673-7505 Orlando $1 N/A N/A $2 $15 N/A $2 $15 $70-$165 depending on location.N/A N/A Weekend and Special event rate of $10 flat fee.407-246-2450 cityoforlando.net St Petersburg $1.00 -$1.50 per hour. Pier rates are $2.50 for hours 1-3; $5 for 4th hour. Daily max at Pier is 4 hours @ $12.50 $1.00 -$1.50 per hour. Weekday Pier rates are First 4 hours @ $2 per hour; 5th hour @ $3 per hour; 6th hour at $4 per hour; limited to six hours at $15. Weekend rates add $.50 cents per hour as structured. Daily: $5 $21.40 - $65 depending on location SouthCore Parking Garage: $1 per hour $9 daily max or $20 lost ticket fee. $21.40 - $65 depending on location $15 Resident Permit per calendar year. Current rates apply during special events. parking@stpete.org St Pete Beach $4 per hour Mon-Fri; $4.75 Saturday an dsunday. $4 per hour Mon-Fri; $4.75 Saturday an dsunday. $25 flat rate for boat ramp parking with boat trailer. Holiday rates on weekends of Memorial Day; July 4th, and Labor day will be a flat rate of $25 per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Holiday. stpetebeach.org Tampa $2 - $3 $1 - $5 for 1st hour; $2-$5 more every hour after that. $12 $38.36 restricted; $39.81 - $47.78 unrestricted; or $37.08- $47.39 6am- 6pm M-F only. $1-$2 for 1st hour and $2- $3 every hour after depending on location. $12-$15 $38.63 restricted; or $75.54-$147.91 unrestricted or $217.98- $246.41 Reserved. N/A N/A N/A 813-274-8179 tampa.gov/parking Treasure Island $3.75 N/A N/A $3 - $3.75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Resident permits are $5 each per calendar year, only 2 permits per resident. mytreasureisland.org West Palm Beach $1 - $2.50 N/A N/A $5 $50 $1 per hour for first two hours; $2 per each additional 1/2 hour. $20 M-F; $5 all day rate Sat/Sun/Holid ays excluding special events $100.00 Residential permit $80 plus tax.N/A Special event rates up to $40 561-822-222 wpb.org/parking MUNICIPAL PARKING RATE COMPARISON JANUARY 2025 COMMENTS Contact Name/Phone #/E-mail AddressCITYON-STREET OFF-STREET GARAGE PERMIT PARKING Analysis and Recommendation: 1. Downtown Parking Analysis: o Current Revenue: $232,935 o Proposed Rate Increase and extension of hours to 8pm: Increase parking rates by .25 cents off street and .50 cents on street and extend daily weekday hours to 8pm would generate a potential increase of $163,105 of revenue o Benchmarking: Current rates are lower than many other cities, suggesting room for increase o Weekend Parking Analysis: Charging for downtown parking on weekends at extended hours with the proposed rate increase could generate an additional $269,307 in revenue. o Total Increase in Revenue: $432,412. o Total Potential Revenue: $665,347 (based on FY24 actual revenue) 2. Beach Parking Analysis: o Current Revenue: $8,718,160 o Proposed Rate Increase: $0.50 per hour o Expected Additional Revenue: $1,386,957 o Total Potential Revenue: $10,105,117 3. Parking Fine Revenue: o Current Fine: $20 - $25 per violation o Proposed Fine: Increase to $40 - $45 per violation o Expected Number of Violations: 50,000 violations annually o Additional Revenue from Fine Increase:  Additional $20 per fine x 50,806 violations = $1,016,120 o Current Fine Revenue: $$1,817,573 o Proposed Fine increase of Revenue: $1,016,120 o Total Potential Revenue: $2,833,693 4. Beach Permit Analysis: o Current Revenue: $155,923 FY24 o Proposed Permit Rate Increase: $35 o Expected additional revenue: $145,985 o Total Potential Revenue: $301,910 o $40 per month rate established in 2001 ($1.33 per day) 5. Summary of Potential Revenue Increase: Parking Area Current Revenue Proposed Rate Increase Expected Additional Revenue Total Potential Revenue Downtown $0 Special Events $250,000 $250,000 Downtown $232,935 Daily .25 - .50 $432,412 $665,347 Beach $8,718,160 $0.50 per hour increase $1,386,957 $10,105,117 Beach Permits $155,925 $35 per month increase $145,985 $301,910 Parking Fines $1,817,573 Fine increase of $20 $1,016,120 $2,833,693 BEACH PRIVATE TENANTS Resident (per ft, per mo) Non-Resident (per ft, per mo) HARBOR PRIVATE TENANTS Resident (per ft, per mo) Non-Resident (per ft, per mo) ISLAND ESTATES Resident (per ft, per mo) Non-Resident (per ft, per mo) COMMERCIAL TENANTS Base Total w/ tax 4 Passengers $487.44 $502.06 6 Passengers $573.48 $590.68 7 to 19 Passengers $684.85 $705.40 20 to 39 Passengers $744.38 $766.71 40 to 69 Passengers $1,022.71 $1,053.39 70 to 89 Passengers $1,245.06 $1,282.41 90 to 100 Passengers $1,422.93 $1,465.62 101 to 160 Passengers $1,565.19 $1,612.15 161 and over $2,561.27 $2,638.11 Yacht repairs - Island Estates Marine Aquarium OFFICE/STORAGE RENT Per square foot monthly charge TRANSIENT DOCKAGE DAILY Per foot, per day WEEKLY Per foot, per week MONTHLY Per foot, per month DOCKWA Daily equivalent of weekly rate DOCKWA Daily equivalent of monthly rate Current Rates $10.77 $13.06 $11.92 $13.92 $12.32 $14.94 $8.45 $13.74 $41.22 Under Agreement $7.65 $1.96 $1.38 $2.75