Parking Authority Debt and Municipal Revenue Sharing
Allentown
Summary
Council members questioned why the Allentown Parking Authority does not currently remit surplus revenue to the city, contrasting Allentown's practice with other Pennsylvania municipalities.
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The authority carries approximately $57 million in debt service for parking decks.
Downtown commercial developers and taxpayers benefiting from stabilized municipal bond ratings.
Taxpayers who might otherwise benefit from direct municipal revenue distributions from parking fees.
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