Paid Parking Pitch Falls Flat in Flagler Beach Amid Flawed Data, Business Pushback and Amendment 3 Profiteering

Paid Parking Pitch Falls Flat in Flagler Beach Amid Flawed Data, Business Pushback and Amendment 3 Profiteering

Laz Parking presented a conceptual paid-parking proposal to the Flagler Beach City Commission Thursday, drawing sharp criticism from residents and business owners. The company's presentation relied on unsourced visitor data and flawed revenue projections. Merchants urged a one-year moratorium so the barrier island can recover from recent construction projects, leaving commissioners leery of a next step.