Fernandina Beach Paid Parking Proposals: A Side-by-Side Comparison

The Fernandina Observer leveraged the horsepower of artificial intelligence to analyze 200 pages of submittals and produce a side-by-side comparison of the three paid parking proposals submitted to the City of Fernandina Beach in response to RFP 25-05.

Three companies — Elite Parking Services, One Parking, Inc., and SP+ (Metropolis) — have submitted proposals to manage a paid parking program for the City of Fernandina Beach. Each proposal features a different approach to technology, enforcement, and resident protections. Below is a breakdown of their key offerings. The companies will make their presentations July 15 at the city commission workshop at 5 p.m.

📊 Overview Table

Feature	Elite Parking Services	One Parking, Inc.	SP+ (Metropolis)
Headquarters	Jacksonville, FL	West Palm Beach, FL	Tampa, FL / National network
Years in Business	Since 2006	Over 15 years	90+ years (via SP+), acquired by Metropolis
Local Experience	North Florida cities (e.g., Jax Beach)	Delray, Pompano, Daytona	Daytona, Jax Beach, Tampa, St. Pete
Technology	Proprietary eTrac system, real-time dashboard	Mobile QR/text pay, optional kiosks	AI-powered LPR, QR/text-to-pay
Resident Permits	Free digital permits	Free digital permits	$100/year permit
Payment Options	Mobile app, text, online, validation for merchants	No app required (text/QR), pay stations optional	QR code, automatic license plate capture
Dynamic Pricing	Yes, demand and season-based	Proposed for special events	Yes, with data-driven pricing engine
Enforcement Model	LPR ticketless, real-time monitoring	Walking or vehicle-based enforcement	AI camera enforcement + flexible patrol
Citation Handling	Online payment, structured appeals	Escalating fines, online portal	Warning-first, escalating with “bandit” system
Soft Launch Period	Yes, no citations initially	Yes, 30–60 days of warnings	Yes, with community education
Estimated Annual Revenue	~$1.5M+ via WePark + on-street meters	$2.16M revenue / $1.82M net to city	Not specified; City retains full revenue
City Revenue Share	Shared with private lot owners (WePark model)	Fixed fee with City keeping most revenue	Management contract (City keeps revenue)
Rollout Timeline	Launch within 30–60 days	30–60 days	30–60 days

🏙️ Notable Program Features

Elite Parking Services

• Launches a “WePark” program to monetize underused private lots (e.g., churches, hotels), adding over 1,100 spaces and $1 million/year in projected revenue.

• Offers a free residential permit program and custom business validations.

• Uses eTrac, a locally developed LPR and ticketless enforcement platform.

• Proposes shuttles from remote lots to reduce congestion.

One Parking, Inc.

• Emphasizes low startup cost, flexible enforcement (walking or vehicle-mounted), and mobile-only payment with no required app download.

• Projects the highest net revenue to the city at over $1.8 million per year.

• Includes a 30–60 day grace period and barnacle-style immobilization for chronic violators.

• Offers optional pay stations and open integration with enforcement tech.

SP+ (Metropolis)

• Provides AI-based license plate recognition enforcement using mounted vision cameras—users are charged automatically upon exiting marina lots.

• Offers a $100/year resident permit, with 5% processing fee.

• Manages all city parking revenue via a transparent financial dashboard and rigorous auditing process.

• Focuses on long-term partnerships, with experience in Daytona Beach and Jacksonville Beach.