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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ADA_05.09.2016Notice of Meeting for the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Adv isory Board and the Gov erning Body of the City of Georgetown March 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM at 300-1 Industrial Av e, Georgetown, TX 78626 The City o f G eo rgeto wn is committed to comp lianc e with the Americans with Dis abilities Ac t (ADA). If yo u req uire as s is tanc e in participating at a p ublic meeting d ue to a disability, as d efined und er the ADA, reas onab le as s is tance, ad ap tatio ns , or acc o mmo d ations will b e provid ed up o n req uest. P leas e c o ntact the City at leas t fo ur (4) d ays prior to the sc heduled meeting d ate, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for ad d itional informatio n; TTY users ro ute thro ugh Relay Texas at 711. Regular Session (This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.) A Call to Ord er The Board may, at any time, rec es s the R egular S es s io n to convene in Exec utive S es s io n at the reques t of the Chair, a Board Memb er, the City Manager, As s is tant City Manager, G eneral Manager of Utilities, City Co uncil Member, o r legal c o uns el for any p urpos e authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Government C o d e Chapter 551, and are s ubjec t to actio n in the Regular Ses s ion that follows . B Introduction of Vis itors C Dis cus s ion of Take Me Home and Silver Alert Programs in Georgetown - Captain Roland Waits , Georgetown P o lice Department. D Pres entatio n and d is cus s io n o f the ad o pted 2015 ADA Trans ition Plan.- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analys t, Trans p o rtatio n Services, Skye Mas o n, As s t. City Attorney. E Dis cus s ion of the need to c reate a wo rk plan for FY 2016. - Nat Waggoner, Trans portation Analyst, Transportatio n Services. Legislativ e Regular Agenda F No minations and elec tion of Vice-Chair of the GTAB Board. - Dawn Jennings – Chair Person for ADA G No minations and elec tion of Sec retary of the ADA Bo ard . – Dawn Jennings Chair P ers o n H Review and p o s s ib le ac tion related to the Day and Time o f ADA Board Meetings . – Dawn Jennings – Chair Pers o n fo r ADA I Review and p o s s ib le ac tion to approve the minutes from the Regular ADA Bo ard meeting held on Feb ruary 10, 2016 – Jana Kern – ADA Bo ard Liais o n Adjournment Page 1 of 37 CERTIFICATE OF POSTING I, Shelley No wling, C ity S ecretary fo r the C ity of Geo rgeto wn, Texas , d o hereby c ertify that this Notice of Meeting was p o s ted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a p lace read ily acc es s ible to the general p ublic at all times , on the ______ d ay o f __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so p o s ted fo r at leas t 72 c o ntinuo us ho urs p receding the sc heduled time o f s aid meeting. ____________________________________ S helley No wling, City Sec retary Page 2 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Call to Ord er The Bo ard may, at any time, recess the Regular Ses s ion to c o nvene in Exec utive Ses s ion at the req uest of the Chair, a Bo ard Member, the City Manager, As s is tant City Manager, General Manager o f Utilities , City Counc il Memb er, or legal counsel fo r any purp o s e autho rized by the Op en Meetings Ac t, Texas Go vernment Code Chap ter 551, and are s ub jec t to ac tion in the Regular Ses s io n that fo llo ws. ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern Page 3 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Intro d uc tion o f Vis ito rs ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern Page 4 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Disc ussion of Take Me Ho me and Silver Alert P ro grams in Geo rgeto wn - C ap tain R o land Waits, Geo rgeto wn Polic e Dep artment. ITEM SUMMARY: During the January and February 2016 ADA Ad vis ory Board meetings, the Board reviewed the City's Effec tive Communic ation and Emergency Servic es p o licies. The Board d is c us s ion c entered on exis ting p ro grams inc lud ing the Take Me Home and S ilver Alert s ervic es . Captain Waits will provid e the b o ard a general overview o f both p ro grams. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Nat Waggoner, PMP ® Page 5 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Presentatio n and dis c us sion of the adopted 2015 ADA Transitio n Plan.- Nat Waggo ner, Trans p o rtatio n Analyst, Trans portation S ervic es , Skye Mas on, As s t. City Atto rney. ITEM SUMMARY: In March 2014, the C ity Co uncil ap p ro ved R es o lutio n No. 032514-L ad o pting an ADA Transitio n Plan for the City of Georgetown. In May 2015, as part of the City’s bud get proc es s , s taff provid ed City Co uncil an o verview o f the wo rk completed in FY 2015 and ac tivities b udgeted fo r FY 16. Staff has amend ed the City’s ADA Trans itio n Plan to includ e items ap p ro ved in the F Y 16 b udget. T hes e amendments were p res ented to the C ity’s ADA Ac cessibility Advis o ry Bo ard in July 2015, with the Board recommend ing ad o p tion by City Counc il. Staff presented the amended Plan to City Co unc il on No vember 10, 2015. City Counc il unanimous ly ad o p ted the Plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: All financial impac ts fo r F Y16 are includ ed in the bud get approved Sep temb er 2015. SUBMITTED BY: Nat Waggoner, PMP ® ATTACHMENTS: Description Type City of Georgetown Trans ition Plan (Adopted 2015)Exhibit Page 6 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 1 of 23 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Transition Plan Page 7 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 2 of 23 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW .................................................................................... 3 1.1 Federal Accessibility Requirements for Public Entities – TITLE II ............................. 3 1.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 4 2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 4 2.1 Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act ....................................................... 4 2.2 ADA Coordinator .............................................................................................................. 4 2.3 ADA Advisory Board ........................................................................................................ 4 2.4 Accommodations and Modifications .............................................................................. 4 2.5 ADA Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................... 5 3.0 PLAN ELEMENTS .................................................................................................................. 6 3.1 Public Pedestrian Rights-of-Way and Facilities ............................................................ 6 3.2 Public Safety ....................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Effective Communication ................................................................................................. 9 4.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR FY 2015/2016 ............................................................. 10 4.1 Self-Assessment and Transition Plan ............................................................................. 10 4.2 Public Pedestrian Right-of-Way ..................................................................................... 11 4.3 Public Buildings and Parking Lots ................................................................................ 11 4.4 Parks and Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................... 11 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT ANNUAL REVIEW ............................................ 11 5.1 Annual Review of ADA Transition Plan ....................................................................... 11 5.2 City Department ADA Representatives ....................................................................... 11 5.3 Administrative Budget .................................................................................................... 11 5.4 Data Collection and Organization ................................................................................. 11 5.5 Self-Assessment for Additional Plan Elements ........................................................... 12 5.6 Effective Communication ............................................................................................... 12 Appendix A ................................................................................................................................... 13 Appendix B ................................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix C ................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix D ................................................................................................................................... 20 Page 8 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 3 of 23 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 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. 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. 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. 1.1 Federal Accessibility Requirements for Public Entities – TITLE II To ensure that the fundamental goal of the American with Disabilities Act is met, Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities. This requirement extends not only 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. In addition, 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. Title II requires city governments to ensure that each of its programs, services and activities, when viewed in their entirety, are accessible to people with disabilities. This emphasis on access to programs, as opposed to access to buildings or facilities, distinguishes the requirements for public entities from those for private places of public accommodation. Program Access covers the entire range of city services and programs, including as an example appropriate access along sidewalks and at intersections in the public right of way, access to a city building or facility such as City Council Chambers, the ability to pay a utility bill, or to access a Parks and Recreation Facility. Program Access may be achieved in a variety of ways: city governments may choose to make structural changes to existing facilities to achieve access; or it can pursue a variety of non- structural alternatives to achieve program accessibility. For example, city governments may choose to renovate a non-accessible building, relocate services to an accessible level of a building or to another building that is fully accessible, or to deliver services in an alternate accessible manner. When choosing among possible methods of achieving program access, however, city governments must give priority to the choices that offer programs, services and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate. Page 9 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 4 of 23 1.2 Definitions For the purposes of this Plan, please refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act for the full text of definitions and explanations (http://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm#12102). 2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Georgetown is committed to ensuring that its programs, services and activities are accessible to persons with disabilities. The City will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in providing programs, services, or activities. The City informs individuals that protections against discrimination are provided by the ADA, that reasonable accommodation will be provided, and of the existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities to interested persons, including persons with impaired vision or hearing. This information appears on the City’s Internet home page (www.georgetown.org), in public meeting notices, agendas, and City publications. The City will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services to accommodate participation in programs, services, or activities. 2.2 ADA Coordinator The City of Georgetown has designated a responsible employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with the requirements of Title II. The City’s ADA Coordinator is the Transportation Services Director or their designee: Transportation Services Director 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, Texas 78626 Telephone: (512) 930-2544 Email: ADA@georgetown.org 2.3 ADA Advisory Board The City has established an ADA Advisory Board. The ADA Advisory Board directly informs the City Council concerning Title II issues applicable to the City and provides ongoing recommendations concerning implementation and amendment of the ADA Transition Plan as necessary for compliance with the ADA. Meetings of the ADA Advisory Board allow for regular public participation from citizens and other interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities. 2.4 Accommodations and Modifications The City of Georgetown will make reasonable accommodations and modifications to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy its programs, services, and activities. The ADA does not require the City to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of any program, service or activity that would create a hazardous condition to the Page 10 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 5 of 23 participant or others, or that would impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Whether a particular modification or accommodation will impose an undue financial or administrative burden is determined on a case-by-case basis based on an evaluation of all resources available to the City. The following factors shall be considered in determining whether a program accommodation and modification would create an undue burden: the nature and cost of the modification; the financial resources of the City available to make the modification; the impact the expense of the accommodation will have on the affected City operation; and the permanence of the alterations affecting the site. If cost of a modification or accommodation is determined to be an undue burden, and no funding is available , the City must give the person with a disability the opportunity to provide the accommodation or modification or to pay for that portion of the accommodation or modification that constitutes an undue burden. If a particular modification or accommodation is determined to cause an undue burden to the City, the City must consider other options that would not pose such a burden to ensure that people with disabilities are provided access to the benefits and services of the program or activity. 2.5 ADA Grievance Procedure The City of Georgetown has established a grievance procedure for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of City services, activities, or programs in violation of Title II. Complaints shall be in writing. Alternative means of filing a complaint to accommodate a person with a disability, such as a personal interview or a tape recording, will be made available on request. Complaints shall contain at a minimum the following information:  The name, address and telephone number of the person making the complaint;  The date and time of the incident or condition observed or experienced;  A statement in sufficient detail to define and explain the incident or condition and the alleged violation;  Suggested recommendations to adequately resolve the incident or condition and the alleged violation; and  Any other written information or documentation (such as photos, maps, diagrams) to completely explain the incident or condition and the alleged violation. A complaint form is available on the City’s Accessibility web page (ada.georgetown.org) and is attached to this Transition Plan in Appendix A. A complaint should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the incident or condition observed as an alleged violation. The complaint should be sent to the ADA Coordinator. Within 15 calendar days after receipt of a complaint, the ADA Coordinator, or their designee will acknowledge receipt of the complaint and may, at his/her discretion, meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of a complaint, Page 11 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 6 of 23 the ADA Coordinator will respond to the complaint in writing or, if requested, in an alternative format such as large print or audio tape, to accommodate a disability. The response will explain the position of the City and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint, or advise the complainant that additional time is necessary to provide a complete response. If the options offered by the ADA Coordinator do not satisfactorily resolve the complaint, the complainant may file an appeal with the City Manager within 15 calendar days after receipt of the ADA Coordinator’s final response. The appeal should be in writing and sent to: City Manager PO Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409 Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the written appeal, the City Manager, or designee, will acknowledge receipt of the appeal and may, at his/her discretion, meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the ADA Coordinator’s response. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager, or designee, will provide a final response to the complaint in writing or, if requested, in an alternative format such as large print or audio tape, to accommodate a disability. Written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the City Manager, and written responses to complaints will be retained by the City for a period of at least three years from the date of final resolution of the complaint or the date of the last written response from the City. 3.0 PLAN ELEMENTS 3.1 Public Pedestrian Rights-of-Way and Facilities New construction in the City of Georgetown shall be in accordance with the applicable ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The City will maintain equipment and features that are required to provide access to individuals with disabilities in working order in compliance with ADA requirements. Title II requires public entities having responsibility for or authority over facilities, streets, roads, sidewalks, and/or other areas meant for public use to develop a Transition Plan to meet the standards for program accessibility. A Transition Plan transitions inaccessible public areas into environments that are accessible to and functional for individuals with disabilities. The Transition Plan is required to identify physical obstacles in the City that limit accessibility to its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities; describe in detail the methods that will be used to make all public facilities accessible; specify the schedule for taking the steps Page 12 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 7 of 23 necessary to achieve compliance in making the facilities accessible; and indicate the official responsible for implementation of the plan. This Transition Plan combines the findings of facility surveys, public rights-of-way surveys, policy assessments, and program evaluations to address renovations or modifications required to achieve program accessibility. Facilities include buildings, parks, and their related grounds. Public pedestrian rights-of-way include sidewalks and curb ramps in front of City-owned facilities and City-owned parking lots. Public Pedestrian Rights-of-Way Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, and Demand CARTS Service The City of Georgetown is committed to evaluating on-street parking for ADA compliance and to investigate and act on opportunities to improve access to public walkways and facilities on all Capital Improvement projects. The City recognizes that pedestrian walkways or sidewalks play a key role in providing access to government programs and services and to the goods and services offered to the public by private businesses. When walkways cross a curb at intersections, a ramp or sloped surface is needed. Curb ramps allow people with mobility impairments to gain access to the sidewalks and to pass through center islands in streets. All newly constructed or repaired curb ramps are designed and constructed in compliance with the applicable standards. When the City constructs new roads or alters existing roads, it is committed to installing curb ramps where public walkways cross curbs at intersections. Without the required curb ramps, sidewalk travel in Georgetown may be difficult and in some cases impossible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids to navigate. Likewise, when new sidewalks or walkways are built or altered, the City is committed to ensuring that curb ramps or sloped areas are provided wherever they intersect with streets or roads. At existing roads and sidewalks that are not being altered, the City may choose in some cases to construct curb ramps at every point where a pedestrian walkway intersects a curb, or it may choose to provide curb ramps at only select corners or at other locations if equal access to the programs served by these walkways can be ensured. Alternative routes to buildings that make use of existing curb ramps may be acceptable when people with disabilities must only travel a marginally longer route. The City has partnered with the Capital Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) to provide general public demand response service throughout the City ("curb to curb"). This service complies with the ADA. This demand response contract provides para-transit services for Georgetown residents; enabling retail and community services access. On average, City funded demand response provides 8,664 passengers trips a year. The yearly cost to provide service is $312,000, of which $156,000 is funded directly by the City. Page 13 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 8 of 23 Facilities - Public Buildings and Parking Lots Georgetown Inspection Services ensures accessibility compliance of all new construction, remodels, renovations and alterations of public buildings and public parking areas. Georgetown Inspection Services is committed to maintaining public buildings and public parking for ADA compliance and to investigate and act on opportunities to improve access to public facilities on all Capital Improvement Projects. Facilities - Parks, Recreation Facilities and Programs Georgetown Parks and Recreation is committed to providing access to recreational areas and programs for individuals with disabilities. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital Improvement Plan identifies park renovation projects to provide ADA compliance. Additionally, the City will ensure facilities are in compliance as they are altered or replaced. Georgetown Parks and Recreation operates programs and activities when viewed in their entirety are accessible and usable to individuals with disabilities. The City achieves this through redesign of equipment, reassignment of programs to accessible sites, alteration of existing facilities and construction of new facilities. The City shall give priority to methods that provide the most integrated setting for individuals with disabilities. 3.2 Public Safety Access to 9-1-1 Services The City of Georgetown provides direct access via TTY (text telephone) or computer-to- telephone emergency services, including 9-1-1 services for persons who use TTY’s and personal computers. Emergency Management The City of Georgetown Emergency Management works with Williamson County to develop, maintain and facilitate the all- hazard Emergency Operations Plan as required by Local, State and Federal statutes and laws. During all emergency planning (Mitigation, Planning, Response, Recover y) the City is committed to be in compliance with the ADA requirements as outlined in Title II Chapter 7 of the ADA. The Office of Emergency Management ensures that all parties with responsibilities under the Georgetown Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) are aware of ADA requirements and that all programs, documentation, and third party agreements are also in compliance with ADA through the review of the EOP every five (5) years. Annually Georgetown Emergency Management reviews individual select appendices of the Plan for ADA compliance. The Office of Emergency Management utilizes Federal, State, Regional, County, and Local resources to educate, to provide emergency warning and notifications, and to keep informed those persons with disabilities within the City. These systems were developed and continue to be modified after numerous disasters throughout the country and the lessons learned. Georgetown relies on both voluntary registration and multi prong methods as listed:  (EAS) Emergency Alert System (Federal)  Relay Texas (State)  Outdoor Warning Sirens (Local) Page 14 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 9 of 23 3.3 Effective Communication The City of Georgetown works to ensure that all communication is as effective as possible to all audiences. To accomplish this, the City strives to use communication methods proven to be openly accessible, and , upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for persons with disabilities so they may participate equally in the City's programs, services, and activities. The City uses its website, social media, and other communication tools to increase outreach and reduce barriers to accessing City services and information. Below are some of the ways that online services are providing access to City information and services. City Council Meetings: In 2009, the City began streaming City Council meetings live on Georgetown.org and GTV channel 10. City Council meetings are replayed on GTV at set days and times and are available at any time for replay on Georgetown.org using a computer or mobile device. Additionally, the City Council Chambers is equipped with a hearing loop system. All members of the public who use a hearing aid are able to switch to a channel that will pick up the audio being transmitted through the PA system. He or she can pick up the sounds spoken into the PA system’s microphone instead of the hearing aid’s internal microphone. This results in improved speech understanding because the listener receives a clear signal without any background noise. If a member of the general public require s other assistance in attending a City Council meeting or any other public meeting, he or she may contact the City Secretary’s office at least four days prior to the meeting date so that accommodations can be made. Online Payments: City utility bills, municipal court tickets, some permits, and some kinds of event tickets can be paid online via Georgetown.org. City Records: Agendas and minutes for City Council meetings and boards & commissions meetings are available at Georgetown.org. Many other records such as current and past city ordinances and the local unified development code are also available through the City website. The City records archival system utilizes a technology called Optical Character Recognition (OCR) which is able to extract text out of graphic files which makes more City documents open to the visually impaired and easier to locate through search engines. City News and Information: City news releases and City project information is posted to Georgetown.org and to City Facebook sites such as www.facebook.com/CityofGeorgetown and www.facebook.com/LivePlayGeorgetown. The City uses other communication tools such as the weekly email newsletter and monthly City Reporter newsletter in the utility bill as well as monthly ads in the Williamson County Sun to provide information on City news and initiatives. Postcards mailed to customers are used for certain messages such as water restrictions or information about City elections. Page 15 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 10 of 23 Video: The City provides some messages and information via the City YouTube channel and on GTV channel 10 and on Georgetown.org. The Public Communications Department seeks to expand video programming in order to increase exposure to City information and programs. Website Accessibility: In designing websites for City departments, the Public Communications Department has avoided using technologies and formatting that are not ADA compliant/friendly. Webpage: The City has created an ADA page on the City’s website located at ada.georgetown.org. Through all of these means, the City provides outreach to the community in a variety of ways for those who may have mobility impairments or difficulty in using certain kinds of electronic or print media. Future Communication Projects The City’s IT Steering Committee has formed a Subcommittee to evaluate ADA considerations with City wide technology systems. The Subcommittee will make recommendations to inform the IT Master Plan annual update and future decisions to acquire and implement new technology systems. The City is in process of implementing a Spanish translation service to most *.georgetown.org websites. The City will be purchasing JAWS assistive screen reader software to help with an accessibility audit for text to voice technology of City websites. Public Communications is currently reviewing costs and other obstacles to providing closed captioning for our meeting broadcasts. 3.4 Employment The City of Georgetown does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The City has guidelines in place to eliminate discrimination, against any individuals that may have a disability, in relation to application procedures, hiring process, compensation, training, advancement and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. In conjunction with these anti-discrimination guidelines, there are also adopted procedures in place to both determine and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. These guidelines are conveyed through our internal, city-wide, “Americans with Disabilities” policy. The City’s ADA Employment Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination. 4.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR FY 2015/2016 4.1 Self-Assessment and Transition Plan Title II requires the City to conduct a self-assessment to evaluate the City’s current policies and practices to identify and correct those policies and practices that are inconsistent with Title II requirements. In 2015, the City of Georgetown conducted a self-assessment process Page 16 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 11 of 23 for assessment of facilities and public pedestrian rights-of-way to identify any physical or program barriers to accessibility that might be present. This Transition Plan provides a schedule that indicates a projected time for resolution and the department responsible for implementation. 4.2 Public Pedestrian Right-of-Way In 2015 Transportation Services completed a self-assessment of the pedestrian network in the public right-of-way. See Plan Appendix D for recommendations and improvement scheduling. 4.3 Public Buildings and Parking Lots In 2015 the Facilities Department completed a self-assessment of facilities and programming. Existing facilities, constructed or altered after January 26, 1992, were reviewed for accessibility compliance and to document deficiencies. They were then ranked by the City’s ADA Task Force (now the ADA Advisory Board). The facility ranking was determined by the volume of public interactions. Facilities that serve the greatest number of citizens received a higher ranking than facilities that primarily serve employees. The ADA Task Force also took into account facilities that are currently planned for renovations or that will be returned to the private sector. See Plan Appendix B for recommendations and improvement scheduling. 4.4 Parks and Recreation Facilities In 2015 the Parks and Recreation Department completed a self-assessment of facilities and programming. See Plan Appendix C for recommendations and improvement scheduling. 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT ANNUAL REVIEW 5.1 Annual Review of ADA Transition Plan The ADA Transition Plan is a living document that will be reviewed, updated, and revised annually in conjunction with the City’s Capital Improvement Process which begins in February and the subsequent annual Budget Process. The City’s ADA Coordinator will coordinate meetings of the ADA Advisory Board, other Advisory Boards as necessary, and City staff, for annual review of the ADA Transition Plan so that recommendations may inform the CIP and Budget Processes. 5.2 City Department ADA Representatives Identify a City staff representative for each department for contact and coordination of ADA issues, as necessary. 5.3 Administrative Budget Develop an administrative budget to facilitate and support management of the Transition Plan as well as unplanned contingencies, such as special public accommodation requests. 5.4 Data Collection and Organization Evaluate data collection and organization needs for Transition Plan annual review. Page 17 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 12 of 23 5.5 Self-Assessment for Additional Plan Elements Evaluate the City’s current policies and practices to identify and correct inconsistencies with Title II requirements for the following plan elements. Scope and tentatively schedule self assessments, to the extent funds are available.  Human Resources  Police  Fire  Finance-Purchasing  Municipal Court  Library  City Secretary  Signage  Website 5.6 Effective Communication Continue development of the ADA webpage as an effective and meaningful resource for City residents with disabilities. Develop a policy establishing minimum standards and recommendations for future procurement of website/digital communication technology. Page 18 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 13 of 23 Appendix A The City of Georgetown AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) GR.IEVANCE FORM Title II of the Americans with Disability Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Name of Complainant: ____________________________________________________ Name of Agent/Representative: ___________________________ Address of Complainant: _______________________________ Telephone of Complainant ( ) ______________Email of Complainant__________ DESCRIPTION OF GRIEVANCE This grievance as it relates to a City of Georgetown: service _________ activity program________ benefit_______ practice_____ or policy______ Provide the date(s) the incident occurred: ___________________________________ Which City of Georgetown Department, if any, is alleged by you to have failed compliance with the ADA Law? City Department: _____________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ( ) ______________________________________________________ Please identify the names of all City of Georgetown agents, representatives or employees, if any, whom you contend were involved. (Use additional paper if necessary) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 19 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 14 of 23 APPENDIX “A” - CONTINUED Give a brief description of incident that made the basis of your grievance. Include in your response the identity of the service, activity, program or benefit you contend your access has been denied or any other manner you contend you have been subjected to discrimination. Please also provide in your description specific dates, times and places as well as the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any and all persons who may have witnessed or been involved in the act or basis of your complaint. (Attach additional information if needed). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Please provide a suggested outcome for resolution: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Complainant/Representative Printed Name of Complainant/Representative Date: ___________________________________ Complaints shall be submitted in writing to the office of the ADA Coordinator: Transportation Services Director PO Box 409 Georgetown, Texas 78627-1458 OR Email at –ADA@georgetown.org Page 20 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 15 of 23 Appendix B Capital Improvements Planned, City Buildings FY 15-18 Priority List Total Notes 1 Library $ 31,875 2 Parks Admin $ 38,450 3 GMC $ 26,600 4 Parking lots (various) $ 9,800 5 CVB $ 16,900 6 Community Center $ 14,450 7 Rec Center $ 56,800 8 Animal Shelter $ 19,850 9 Art Center $ 247,375 10 Airport $ 6,800 11 Fire 1 $ 13,900 12 Fire 2 $ 8,750 13 Fire 3 $ 21,900 14 Fire 4 $ 11,750 15 Fire 5 $ 19,350 16 Fire 5 TT $ 18,200 17 Council/Court $ 16,600 18 City Hall $ 52,050 19 GCAT $ 34,200 20 Grace Heritage $ 16,800 21 Tennis Center $ 23,500 As Reported $ 705,900 YEAR ONE PROPOSED - 15/16 - For budgeting purposes Total Notes 1 Library $ 31,875 2 Parks Admin $ 38,450 3 GMC $ - remodel planned; include in scope 4 Parking lots (various) $ 9,800 5 CVB $ - move to council building/sell 6 Community Center $ 14,450 7 Rec Center $ 56,800 8 Animal Shelter $ - master plan/study planned; include in scope Total 2015/16 $ 151,375 Page 21 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 16 of 23 YEAR TWO 2016/17 Total Notes 9 Art Center $ 47,375 200K for elevator if required: Evaluate after we move staff. If no staff elevator won’t be needed? exemption for historic bldg? 10 Airport $ 6,800 11 Fire 1 $ 13,900 12 Fire 2 $ 8,750 13 Fire 3 $ 21,900 14 Fire 4 $ 11,750 15 Fire 5 $ 19,350 16 Fire 5 TT $ 18,200 Total 2016/17 $ 148,025 YEAR THREE 2017/18 Total Notes 17 Council/Court $ 16,600 remodel planned/TBD (leave in) 18 City Hall $ - will be sold/city hall moved 19 GCAT $ - will be addressed in remodel 20 Grace Heritage $ - consider in renovation 21 Tennis Center $ 23,500 facilities master plan - long range Total 2017/18 $ 40,100 possibly if moving is longer than 5-10 years Page 22 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 17 of 23 Appendix C Capital Improvements Planned Parks, FY 14- 18 Priority List Total Notes 1 McMaster $ 114,169 2 Village Pool $ 106,573 3 Emerald Springs $ 36,537 4 Booty's Road $ 33,937 5 San Gabriel River Trail $ 497,289 6 San Gabriel Park Trail $ 71,555 7 Rivery $ 38,984 8 Bark $ 43,413 9 Kelley $ 35,818 10 Meadows $ 9,466 11 Woodlake $ 25,552 12 University $ 8,155 13 Raintree $ 8,635 14 Bedford $ 4,592 15 Summercrest $ 13,751 16 Windridge $ 22,546 17 Pinnacle $ 20,147 18 Berry Creek $ 22,466 19 Chandler $ 16,630 20 Edwards $ 8,954 21 Old Town $ 1,919 22 Geneva $ 2,079 23 Katy Crossing $ 3,518 24 Blue Hole $ 48,322 25 Skate Park $ 6,476 $ 1,201,482 Current Year Total Notes 1 McMaster $ 114,169 2 Village Pool $ 106,573 3 Emerald Springs $ 36,537 Total Current $ 257,279 Page 23 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 18 of 23 YEAR ONE PROPOSED - 15/16 ADA Parks Plan Total Notes 4 Booty's Road $ 33,937 5 San Gabriel River Trail $ 116,063 Total 2015/16 $ 150,000 YEAR TWO PROPOSED - 2016/17 Total Notes 5 San Gabriel River Trail $ 150,000 Total 2016/17 $ 150,000 YEAR THREE PROPOSED - 2017/18 Total Notes 5 San Gabriel River Trail $ 150,000 Total 2017/18 $ 150,000 YEAR FOUR PROPOSED - 2018/19 Total Notes 5 San Gabriel River Trail $ 81,220 6 San Gabriel Park Trail $ 71,555 Total 2018/19 $ 152,775 YEAR FIVE PROPOSED - 2019/20 Total Notes 7 Rivery $ 38,984 8 Bark $ 43,413 9 Kelley $ 35,818 10 Meadows $ 9,466 11 Woodlake $ 25,552 Total 2019/20 $ 153,232 YEAR SIX PROPOSED - 2020/21 Total Notes 12 University $ 8,155 Page 24 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 19 of 23 13 Raintree $ 8,635 14 Bedford $ 4,592 15 Summercrest $ 13,751 16 Windridge $ 22,546 17 Pinnacle $ 20,147 18 Berry Creek $ 22,466 19 Chandler $ 16,630 20 Edwards $ 8,954 21 Old Town $ 1,919 22 Geneva $ 2,079 23 Katy Crossing $ 3,518 Total 2020/21 $ 133,392 YEAR SEVEN PROPOSED - 2021/22 Total Notes 24 Blue Hole $ 48,322 25 Skate Park $ 6,476 Total 2021/22 $ 54,798 Page 25 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 20 of 23 Appendix D Capital Improvements Completed and Planned, Pedestrian Network FY 14-19 Future Fiscal Years Expenditures In Thousands (000) Project name Project Limits Improvement 15/ 16 16/ 17 17/ 18 18/ 19 19/ 20 Total Northwest Blvd New Curb Ramps 12 1 Ped Bridge New Sidewalk -1.6K LF Rivery Blvd Railroad Ave Ash St SE Inner Lp & Belmont Churchhill Farms Dr. Carriage Hills Dr. Keenland Dr. Lancaster Dr. Praire Dunes Dr. Katy Crossing Dr. Praire Springs Cv Quail Valley Rd West Bury Ln 9th Street Austin - Rock Tin Barn Alley Benold Middle School Northwest Blvd New Sidewalk-300 LF New Curb Ramps- 2 Page 26 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 21 of 23 Mitchell Elementary Safe Routes Rockride- Belmont New Sidewalk-4.5K LF New pedestrian bridge New Curb Ramps-3 Rivery Blvd Rivery Blvd & Country Club New Curb Ramp 8th Street Church- Myrtle New Sidewalk-12K LF New Curb Ramp-126 EA Sidewalk Repairs-6K LF Curb Ramp Repairs-174 EA Protruding Objects-174 EA 43 - - - - 43 Austin Ave 8th- University 14 78 - - - 92 Ph 1-Signal & Curb Ramp Impr Citywide 506 - 253 102 - 861 7th Street 56 - - - - 56 10th St. Main-Rock 14 80 - - - 94 8th Street Austin-MLK 15 84 - - - 99 Church Street 8th-9th 123 - - - - 123 11th St. Main-Rock 23 128 - - - 151 Remaining Downtown Repairs Downtown District Wide - 671 504 168 - 1,343 Access Rte to Government Services Citywide-23 Facilities Parking Lots to Front Doors 200 - - - - 200 Austin Ave SH29- FM2243 New Sidewalk-2.5K LF New Curb Ramp-16 EA Sidewalk Repairs-80 LF Curb Ramp Repairs-1 EA - 70 300 - - 370 Old Town Northeast Myrtle- Holly 5th-8th New Sidewalk-9.85K LF New Curb Ramp-48 EA Sidewalk Repairs-500 LF Curb Ramp Repairs-20 EA - - - 192 960 1,152 Page 27 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 22 of 23 2nd St. Austin- College New Sidewalk-3K LF New Curb Ramp-10 EA Sidewalk Repairs-0 LF Curb Ramp Repairs-1 EA - - - - - - Old Town Southeast University to Leander Railroad- Austin New Sidewalk-11.9K LF New Curb Ramp-68 EA Sidewalk Repairs-150 LF Curb Ramp Repairs-41 EA - - - - - - SH 29 IH 35- SH 130 New Sidewalk-14K LF New Curb Ramp-44 EA Sidewalk Repairs-1.4K LF Curb Ramp Repairs-26 EA - - - - - - 994 1.1 M 1.2 M 1.1 M 1.1 M 5.5M Page 28 of 37 City of Georgetown 2015 ADA Transition Plan Page 23 of 23 Page 29 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Disc ussion of the need to create a work plan fo r F Y 2016. - Nat Waggoner, Trans p o rtatio n Analys t, Trans p o rtation S ervic es . ITEM SUMMARY: In keeping with the ad o p ted ADA Ad visory Bo ard Bylaws, staff rec o mmend s that the Bo ard undertake a fis cal year wo rk p lanning session. The p urpo s e of the session is s et fo rth goals and a sc hedule for the remainder o f the fis c al c alendar. Staff will rec ord the s ession and bring the rec ommend ed wo rk p lan to the next regular meeting o f the ADA Ad visory Bo ard for ad o p tion or mo d ification in advanc e of the City's Capital Impro vement Plan c alendar. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Nat Waggoner, PMP ® ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Propos ed Work Plan FY 16 Exhibit Page 30 of 37 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Jan-16 Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Aug-16 Sep-16 Oct-16 Nov-16 1.1 Federal Accessibility Requirements for Public Entities – TITLE II x  1.2 Definitions x  2.1 Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act x  2.2 ADA Coordinator x  2.3 ADA Advisory Board x  2.4 Accommodations and Modifications x  2.5 ADA Grievance Procedure x  3.1 Public Pedestrian Rights-of-Way and Facilities x  3.2 Public Safety x  3.3 Effective Communication x  4.1 Self-Assessment and Transition Plan 4.2 Public Pedestrian Right-of-Way x  4.3 Public Buildings and Parking Lots x  4.4 Parks and Recreation Facilities x  5.1 Annual Review of ADA Transition Plan  5.2 City Department ADA Representatives  5.3 Administrative Budget x  5.4 Data Collection and Organization  5.5 Self-Assessment for Additional Plan Elements x  5.6 Effective Communication x  Ad o p t i o n F Y 1 6 Ad o p t i o n F Y 1 7 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS 3.0 PLAN ELEMENTS 4.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR FY 2015/2016 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT ANNUAL REVIEW Page 31 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Nominations and electio n o f Vic e-Chair of the GTAB Bo ard . - Dawn Jennings – Chair P ers o n fo r ADA ITEM SUMMARY: Per the Bylaws of the Americans with Dis abilities Ac cessibility Ad visory Bo ard ; “Section 3.1 – Officers. T he Bo ard Offic ers are C hairman, Vice-Chairman and Sec retary. The Chairp ers o n is rec ommend ed by the Mayor and the City Counc il shall appro ve the rec o mmendatio n b y a vote of the majo rity of the Co uncil d uring the annual ap p o intment proc es s . S hould the Mayor fail to recommend a C hairman for each board, c ommittee, or commission, and/or the C o uncil fails to approve any Chairman rec ommend ed by the Mayor, a majo rity of the Co uncil p lus one may approve appointment o f a Chairman to s erve as Chairman without a rec ommend ation of the Mayor. T he o ther Board Officers are elected by a majority vote of the Members at the firs t meeting after the annual ap p o intment proc es s .” The Chair of the Bo ard , Ms . Dawn Jennings, will take the nominations from the flo o r, for p o s ition of Vice- Chair. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern Page 32 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Nominations and electio n o f S ecretary o f the ADA Board. – Dawn Jennings C hair Person ITEM SUMMARY: Per the Bylaws of the Americans with Dis abilities Ac cessibility Ad visory Bo ard ; “Section 3.1 – Officers. T he Bo ard Offic ers are C hairman, Vice-Chairman and Sec retary. The Chairp ers o n is rec ommend ed by the Mayor and the City Counc il shall appro ve the rec o mmendatio n b y a vote of the majo rity of the Co uncil d uring the annual ap p o intment proc es s . S hould the Mayor fail to recommend a C hairman for each board, c ommittee, or commission, and/or the C o uncil fails to approve any Chairman rec ommend ed by the Mayor, a majo rity of the Co uncil p lus one may approve appointment o f a Chairman to s erve as Chairman without a rec ommend ation of the Mayor. T he o ther Board Officers are elected by a majority vote of the Members at the firs t meeting after the annual ap p o intment proc es s .” The Chair of the Bo ard , Ms . Dawn Jennings, will take the nominations from the flo o r, for p o s ition of Vice- Chair. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern Page 33 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Review and pos s ible actio n related to the Day and Time of ADA Bo ard Meetings . – Dawn Jennings – Chair Person for ADA ITEM SUMMARY: Per the ADA Bylaws Section 4.1 Time & Date of Regular Meeting. The Board s hall meet o nc e a mo nth o n the s ame week o f the mo nth, the s ame d ay o f the week, at the same time, and at the same p lace. The regular date, time, and p lace o f the Bo ard meeting will b e dec id ed by the Members at the first meeting, o f the Bo ard after the annual appointment proc es s . Currently, the ADA Bo ard meets on the s eco nd Wed nesday of each month at 6:00 PM. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern Page 34 of 37 City of Georgetown, Texas Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board March 9, 2016 SUBJECT: Review and pos s ible actio n to ap p ro ve the minutes fro m the Regular ADA Board meeting held o n February 10, 2016 – Jana Kern – ADA Bo ard Liais o n ITEM SUMMARY: Bo ard to review and revis e and /or ap p ro ve the minutes fro m the regular meeting held o n February 10, 2016. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a SUBMITTED BY: Jana Kern ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Draft Minutes Backup Material Page 35 of 37 Minutes for the Meeting of the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas February 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM at 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626 The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participation at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512)930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information: TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Board Members: Jon Carey – Vice Chair, Dawn Jennings, Anya Juan Risco, Barbra Sonnen-Hernandez, Sheila Mills – Secretary, Board Members Absent: Stephanie Blanck – Chair, Paul Luther Staff Present: Nat Waggoner, Jana Kern, Dave Melaas, Lt. Amy Janik, Regular Session (This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas government Code 551.) A. Call to Order: Mr. Jon Carey called the regular ADA Board Meeting to order at 6:04 PM on Wednesday February 10, 2016. The Board may, at any time recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General Manager of Utilities, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the Regular Session that follows B. Introduction of Visitors Moved to Item G C. Presentation and discussion of Georgetown Police and Fire Departments policies and training as they relate to serving persons with disabilities.- Lt. Amy Janik, Georgetown Police Department, Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief and Nat Waggoner, PMP®, Transportation Analyst. Lt. Janik discussed with the Board some of the policies that are being reviewed, Page 36 of 37 updated, and implemented for persons with disabilities. Mr. Shell was unable to attend this meeting to discuss the Fire Department policies. D. Review work completed under FY 15/16 and discuss with the Board planning for FY17 and possible updates to the forthcoming ADA Transition Plan. - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst Dave Melaas reviewed with the Board the Parks and Rec. ADA projects that are in process or have been completed. E. Discussion of Effective Communication requirements under Title II and embodiment in City of Georgetown 2015 Transition Plan.- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst. Waggoner discussed the Effective Communication section of the Transition Plan. F. Discussion of March agenda items and Board membership appointments. - Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst Waggoner explained to the Board what could be on the March agenda and that we will be welcoming new Board Members in March. Legislative Regular Agenda G. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular ADA Board meeting held on January 13, 2016 – Jana Kern – ADA Board Liaison Motion by Hernandez second by Juan Risco to approve the minutes as presented. Approved 5-0-2 (Blanck and Luther absent) Moved back to Item C Adjournment Motion by Juan Risco second by Jennings to adjourn meeting. Approved 5-0-2 (Blank and Luther absent) Meeting ends at 7:42 PM. Approved: Attested: _______________________ ______________________ Jon Carey – Vice Chair Sheila Mills – Secretary _________________________________ Jana R. Kern – ADA Board Liaison Page 37 of 37