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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A LICENSE SERVICE AND PRODUCT USAGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND ITSA SOLUTIONS, LLC RELATING TO THE BARNACLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $700)
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(Staff Contact: Jeff Lantz)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The City has a high instance of nonpayment for citations. At this time the City has over $131,000 in unpaid citations and well over 120 individuals with 3 or more unpaid citations that in some cases are aging up to years.
Staff has identified the Barnacle Parking System (Barnacle) as a suitable solution to this issue. The Barnacle has important advantages over the traditional Boot system. The Barnacle is a bright yellow 20-pound device that looks similar to a common brief case that adheres to the windshield with 750 pounds of force. The parking enforcement officer can easily and quickly apply the device to the front windshield. An alarm and tracking system are then activated using the keypad built into the device. If an owner attempts to drive away with the Barnacle on their vehicle’s windshield, a high-pitched alarm will sound. The citizen simply calls the number on the device and once the outstanding fees are paid they are given a code to release the device. The citizen has 24 hours to return the barnacle to the parking office 24/7 utilizing a drop box for convenience. If the device is not returned in a timely manner their credit card will be charged for the device. The Barnacle software system is compatible with our current enforcement software allowing seamless reporting and auditing capabilities. The Cities of Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach use the Barnacle, and have had success with this immobilizing device.
This item was previously approved by Commission on March 10, 2020 as Resolution 2020-151. Due to COVID-19, City did not move forward with the implementation of that agreement, which has since expired.
Origin of request for this action: Parking Operations
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $700; 472-4710-545.31-60
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