HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 032514-L - ADA Transition PlanRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN ADA TRANSITION
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990
and provides comprehensive rights and protections for individuals with disabilities in
the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services,
and telecommunications; and
WHEREAS, the ADA covers individuals with physical or mental impairments that
substantially limit a major life activity, persons with a record of such impairment, and
persons regarded or perceived as having such impairment; and
WHEREAS, the law was designed to ensure that persons of all abilities have equality of
opportunity, economic self - sufficiency, full participation in American life, and
independent living; and
WHEREAS, Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their
programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities, extending to physical
access at government facilities, programs, and events, but also to policy changes that
governmental entities must make to ensure that all people with disabilities can take part
in, and benefit from, the programs and services of the state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, governmental entities must ensure effective communication, including the
provision of necessary auxiliary aids and services so that individuals with disabilities
can participate in civic life; and
WHEREAS, in providing access, city governments are not required to take any action
that would result in a fundamental alteration to the nature of any program, service or
activity or that would result in undue financial and administrative burdens, but if an
action would result in such an alteration or such burdens, the City must take any other
action it can to ensure that people with disabilities receive the benefits and services of
the program or activity; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, the City Council passed Resolution No. 920035 establishing a policy
regarding non - discrimination of individuals with disabilities and appointing an
Advisory Task Force; and
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WHEREAS, in April 2011, . Council appointed an ADA Coordinator and an ADA
Advisory Task Force to develop a Transition Plan to address City compliance with the
ADA and report back to Council; and
WHEREAS, the ADA Advisory Task Force has developed an ADA Transition Plan and
recommends that the City Council adopt the ADA Transition Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. VERIFICATION OF FACTS
The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found
and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF THE ADA TRANSITION PLAN
The ADA Transition Plan recommended by the ADA Advisory Task Force is hereby
adopted.
SECTION 3. APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS
The ADA Advisory Task Force makes the following recommendations in the ADA
Transition Plan that are hereby approved and shall be implemented:
FEASIBILITY STUDY. The City should conduct a feasibility study to obtain an analysis
and evaluation for proposed projects to determine if the projects are technically feasible
and to provide an estimated cost for project prioritization and budgeting. The
Feasibility Study will provide recommendations for implementation of the ADA
Transition Plan, including prioritization of projects, scheduling and integration of those
projects into the City CIP and City Budget. The Feasibility Study has been included in
the scope of services for the 2014 Sidewalk Study proposal. Once the Feasibility Study is
complete it will be presented to the ADA Advisory Committee for review and
recommendation to the City Council.
ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The. City should establish an ADA Advisory
Committee. Membership on the Committee should include the ADA Coordinator and
representatives of the following City departments: transportation, systems engineering,
parks and recreation, facilities, communication, and legal. Citizen representatives
should also be members of the Committee, including individuals with ADA mobility
limitations, as well as the sight and hearing impaired. The ADA Advisory Committee
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would inform the City Council concerning Title H issues applicable to the City and
provide ongoing recommendations concerning implementation and amendment of the
ADA Transition Plan as necessary for compliance with the ADA. The ADA Advisory
Committee would also allow for regular public participation from citizens and other
interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing
individuals with disabilities.
DATA ORGANIZATION. Data should be collected and organized in a form to be
included in the City's Asset Management System or other database to organize project
data, including inspections and construction.
WEB PAGE. The City has created an ADA page on the City's website located at
ada.georgetown.org. City Staff should work with the ADA Advisory Committee to
develop the ADA page as an effective and meaningful resource for City residents with
disabilities.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25 day of March, 2014 by the City Council
of the City of Georgetown.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN: Attest:
By: G rge G. Garver, Mayor Jesse City Secretary
,
AP70VED A TO ORM:
Bridget Cha� , City Attorney
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Date Approved: March 25, 2014