Parking Authority Board | Reorganization Meeting | August 12, 2026

The City of Chester, PA held a reorganization meeting for the Chester Parking Authority on August 12, 2026, to reactivate the authority and establish its governance structure. The board appointed officers including a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer. A key procurement-related action was the approval of an agreement with the Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA) to provide administrative services, contingent on legal review. The board also accepted the assignment of the existing parking enforcement contract with Premium Parking from the city, enabling the authority to manage parking violations through the magisterial district court system. Plans were discussed to submit a state application to formalize the authority's enforcement capabilities and to coordinate enforcement efforts with the police department, including booting and towing for unpaid violations. The meeting set a follow-up session for September 8, 2026, to approve minutes and discuss further operational and financial matters. Public comments addressed concerns about parking enforcement, private parking lots near the stadium, and the need for community outreach regarding enforcement changes.