Howard Street Lots Prepping for Tourist Season
Originally posted on Boothbayregister.com
Joseph Carpentier 1/25/22
The Howard Street and footbridge parking lots will be getting new Flowbird smart kiosks in time for the upcoming tourist season. Selectmen approved the $47,144 purchase order for five Flowbird kiosks Jan. 25 which will be funded via economic development and contract service/professional service budget lines.
“The kiosks will not replace parking personnel, but will accept credit and debit cards, as well as cash and change,” said Boothbay Harbor Town Manager Julia Latter.
Before settling on the Flowbird company, Police Chief Bob Hasch inquired from Portland, Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach which recommended the company, said Latter.
The purchase includes the software, spare parts for the kiosks, cement pads with anchors, extra receipts, warranty on the hardware and shipping, and a monthly maintenance fee for when the kiosks are in use. Flowbird will not charge the fees when paid parking is retired for off-season months and there are no per-transaction fees, said Latter. Costs for services in the following two years will be $5,904.