HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ ADA_07.08.2015Notice of Meeting for the
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
and the Governing Body
of the City of Georgetown
July 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM
at GMC Building, 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 participating 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.
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
B Introduction of Visitors
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the ADA Task Force meeting held on March
31, 2015. - Dee Boardman, Board liaison
D Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of ADA Advisory Board Meetings. -
Stephanie Blanck, ADA Chairperson
E Presentation, discussion and possible recommendation of the Transit Development Plan to City
Council. - Nat Waggoner, PMP®, Transportation Analyst
F Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council for approval of the final draft of the
American with Disabilities Transition Plan for the City of Georgetown as required under Title II of the
American with Disabilities Act. - Dave Hall, Building Official and Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2015, at __________, and remained so posted for at
least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Call to Order
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Introduction of Visitors
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the ADA Task Force meeting held on
March 31, 2015. - Dee Boardman, Board liaison
ITEM SUMMARY:
Board to review and revise and/or approve the minutes from the meeting held on March 31, 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft minutes Backup Material
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ADA TASKFORCE – MARCH 31, 2015
Final Minutes
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MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING
OF THE ADA TASKFORCE ON March 31, 2015 FOR THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Georgetown ADA Taskforce will hold its meeting on March
31, 2015 at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, located at 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown,
Texas to consider the following:
Agenda
ADA Taskforce Members Present: Stephanie Blanck, Dawn Jennings, , Sheila Mills, Paul Luther,
Jon Carey, Barbra Sonnen-Hernandez, Anya Juan Rico
COG Staff Members Present: Dave Hall, Tonnia Gibbs, Mark Miller, Nathaniel Waggoner, Skye
Mason, Trish Long, Eric Nuner
Regular Session
A. Call to Order – ADA Taskforce
Blanck called meeting to order at 10:03 AM
Board introductions
B. Review of Attendance Policy - Tonnia Gibbs - Board Liaison
Gibbs reviewed the policy with Board Members
C. Purpose Of the ADA Advisory Board within the guidelines of the City Council
adopted By Laws – Dave Hall, Chief Building Official
Staff introductions
Hall reviewed Board’s purpose via the Bylaws
D. Presentation, discussion and overview of past accomplishments through the
previous ADA Task Force. – Dave Hall, Chief Building Official
Hall discussed Board’s history, and creation of Transition Plan,
handed out project status report.
E. Presentation and discussion of current and future goals to be achieved through
the ADA Advisory Board – Dave Hall, Chief Building Official
Waggoner presented presentation of steps that have been
taken to get to current Transition plan– discussed research that
went into plan and where we are headed with the Board
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ADA TASKFORCE – MARCH 31, 2015
Final Minutes
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F. Presentation and discussion of a draft ADA Title II Transition Plan for a
proposed update from the current adopted Transition Plan. – Dave Hall, Chief
Building Official
Hall discussed the draft ADA Transition Plan and bringing
updated plan to City Council in May 2015
Legislative Regular Agenda
G. Nomination and Election of a Board Vice-Chair
Blanck nominated Carey, Juan Rico seconded motion to
approve Carey as Vice-Chair – Approved 7-0
H. Nomination and Election of Board Secretary
Mills volunteered, Blanck motioned, Luther seconded to
approve Mills for Secretary – Approved 7-0
I. Discussion and approval of future Board meeting times and dates
Board discussed date and time options, couldn’t decide on set
dates for all future meetings so decided next meeting would be
April 21, 2015 @ 10:00 AM – Blanck motioned, Jennings
seconded to meet April 21, 2015 @ 10:00 AM – Approved 6-1
(Luther opposed)
ADJOURNMENT
Blanck adjourned at 11:10 AM – Carey motioned to approve, Juan
Rico seconded motion to adjourn – Approved 7-0
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Sheila Mills, Secretary Dave Hall, Board Liaison
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of ADA Advisory Board Meetings. -
Stephanie Blanck, ADA Chairperson
ITEM SUMMARY:
Per the American's with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board Bylaws "Section 4.1 Time &
Date of Regular Meeting. The Board shall meet once a month on the same week of the month,
the same day of the week, at the same time, and at the same place. The regular date, time and place
of the Board meeting will be decided by the Members at the first meeting of the Board after the
annual appointment process."
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Presentation, discussion and possible recommendation of the Transit Development Plan to City
Council. - Nat Waggoner, PMP®, Transportation Analyst
ITEM SUMMARY:
The purpose of this study is to develop a local transit plan for the City of Georgetown that serves
mobility needs within the city limits and connects to the growing regional transit network,
improves the local environmental and economic sustainability and slows the increase of
congestion on roadways. Capital Metro and the city have undertaken this study to assist
Georgetown in realizing its mobility goals and to help unify the region transit system.
This report is an assessment of transit needs in the city and provides recommendations for
proposed service routes and schedules, implementation and system financing options.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Transit Development Plan Presentation
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Georgetown Transit
Development Plan
ADA Committee
June 23, 2015
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Agenda
• Introductions
•Purpose of Presentation
•General Concepts of Service
•Existing Conditions
•Capital Metro Service Expansion and 5307
•Recommendations from TDP
•System Goals
•Next Steps
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Presentation Purpose
• Deliver Results of Transit Development Plan
2030 Comprehensive Plan and Overall Transporation Plan
A Council approved strategic goal
Designed to address publically defined City “weakness”
•Gather Your Input and Support
GTAB and City Council have a decision to make
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General Concepts of Service- as defined through public input
•Fixed route transit provides all residents and visitors access to entertainment,
shopping, jobs, medical appointments, and social services
•Cost recovery is calculable, impact to quality of life is not as easily measured
•Roadway operations and maintenance have $0 recovery
•Changing regional land use and transit ridership profiles, less reliance on Single
Occupant Vehicles (SOV), more reliance on connectivity and lifestyle
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Existing Conditions – Nationally
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Investing in Place for Economic Growth and Competitiveness
a Research Summary— American Planning Association, May 2014
Existing Condition - Millennials and Boomers
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Existing Conditions – Mobility Impairments
Williamson County Georgetown
With a disability Percent with a
disability
With a disability Percent with a
disability
Population 18 to 64 years 23,561 8.7% 2,202 8.9%
With a hearing difficulty 5,453 2.0% 597 2.4%
With a vision difficulty 4,450 1.6% 242 1.0%
With a cognitive difficulty 7,807 2.9% 565 2.3%
With an ambulatory difficulty 10,078 3.7% 1,325 5.3%
With a self-care difficulty 3,765 1.4% 443 1.8%
With an independent living difficulty 7,434 2.7% 799 3.2%
Population 65 years and over 13,399 32.8% 3,600 27.7%
With a hearing difficulty 5,739 14.1% 1,229 9.5%
With a vision difficulty 2,346 5.7% 570 4.4%
With a cognitive difficulty 3,551 8.7% 941 7.2%
With an ambulatory difficulty 8,226 20.2% 2,132 16.4%
With a self-care difficulty 2,915 7.1% 720 5.5%
With an independent living difficulty 5,406 13.2% 1,465 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-year estimates, Table
S1810: Disability Characteristics- 2013
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*
•CARTS operates general public demand response service throughout the city ("curb to curb“ )
Supports Retail and Community Services Access for all
•Average of 8,664 passengers trips/year served
•Yearly cost to provide service: $312,000
•Cost per passenger: $36
Existing Conditions – CARTS
FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014
Total Passengers 7,219 8,136 10,361 8,942
Passengers Per Trip 1.07 1.09 1.09 1.07
Total No Shows 206 404 475 573
Total Revenue Hours 1,991 2,834 4,228 4,215
Total Revenue Miles 21,735 30,578 44,666 45,417
CARTS Georgetown Service Statistics
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Existing Conditions – Job Access
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Capital Metro Expansion Policy and 5307
Federal Funding
Process for
Jurisdictions
Outside the Capital
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Recommendations- Paratransit
•The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all fixed route transit provide
demand response service.
•ADA only requires that service operates within a ¾ mile buffer of the service area.
•Currently Georgetown has curb to curb demand response throughout the city limits.
Paratransit Recommendation:
•Continue to provide this service throughout the city.
•12 hours per day on weekdays and 10 hours on Saturdays.
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*
Recommendations- Routes
•Route 1 – service to high density housing off Quail Valley to Southwestern University and downtown
•Route 2 – service from downtown to HEB, Wolf Ranch area and Rivery area
•Route 3 – service from downtown to Stonehaven Apartments, St. Davids Hospital and southwest Georgetown
•Route 4 – service through downtown on Austin Avenue and west on Williams
•Route 5 – service from Sun City to Rivery, Wolf Ranch and downtown
•Special Events Circulator connecting Rivery and downtown
•Tripper service from downtown to Georgetown Park & Ride (service provided by CARTS)
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•Begin service with cut-away buses in FY 17
•Operate Core System with four primary routes with a timed-transfer at a downtown
transfer location (in vicinity of 8th and MLK)
•Interline (pair) routes that allow for a one-seat ride east/west and north/south
•Routes operate every 60 minutes
•Hub and spoke system from downtown transfer location
•5th Route to Sun City and Special Events Circulator
•Fare Recommendation:
•Set base fare for year 1 at $1.50.
•Plan for adjustment in year 2 based on ridership and revenue recovery.
•Ridership
•Once established, ridership is expected to be 20,000 riders per route per year.
•Ridership will be less the 1st year, but is expected to build steadily.
•Marketing and outreach will help to increase ridership during the 1st year.
Recommendations: Service
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Recommendations: Pro Forma
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Performance Measure Goal (Year 3)
Passengers per Revenue Hour 10 to 12
Operating Costs per Revenue Hour $36.74
Operating Cost per Passenger $7.66
Cost Recovery through Fares 10%
On-time Performance
No later than 5 minutes from scheduled timepoint 90% of the
time
Recommendations: Goals
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*
•Seek Plan Recommendation to Council at July GTAB Meeting
•Seek City Council adoption July 28
•City of Georgetown and Capital Metro coordinate on FY2016 service, continue Demand/Response service through CARTS with additional special events service.
•Develop and begin implementation of marketing plan.
•City of Georgetown and Capital Metro finalize FY2017 budget for service based on City Council priorities.
Next Steps
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Questions, Concerns?
Nat Waggoner, City of Georgetown
Transportation Analyst
512-930-8171
Michelle Meaux, Capital Metro
Regional Coordination Planner
512-369-7785
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disablilities Accessibility Advisory Board
July 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council for approval of the final draft of the
American with Disabilities Transition Plan for the City of Georgetown as required under Title II of
the American with Disabilities Act. - Dave Hall, Building Official and Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director.
ITEM SUMMARY:
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.
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.
The Title II regulations cover “public entities.” Public entities include any state or local
government and any of its departments and agencies. All activities, services, and programs of
public entities are covered, including activities of state legislatures and courts, town meetings,
police and fire departments, motor vehicle licensing, and employment.
The attached document is presented for review and consideration as an outline as to how the city
will comply with ADA requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
D. Boardman
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
ADA Transition Plan Backup Material
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Draft ADA Update and revised Transition Plan
May 2015
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Americans with Disabilities Act Title II
Transition Plan
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES – TITLE II .. 4
1.2 Definitions............................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act ........................................................... 5
1.4 Employment ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Modifications to Policies and Procedures .......................................................................... 6
1.6 ADA Grievance Procedures ................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Annual Review Of ADA Transition Plan ........................................................................... 8
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 8
2.1 Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan .................................................................................... 8
2.2 Notification ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Designation of a Responsible Employee ............................................................................ 9
2.4 Self-Assessment of Facilities Constructed or Altered After January 26, 1992 .............. 9
2.5 Access to 9-1-1 Services ......................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Provision of Information ...................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Provision of Signage .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.8 Emergency Management ...................................................................................................... 9
2.9 Undue Burden ...................................................................................................................... 10
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION .............................................................................................................. 11
3.1 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL .................................................................................................. 11
3.2 ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ...................................................................................... 12
3.3 CRITERIA USED TO PRIORITIZE PROJECTS ............................................................... 12
3.4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ....................................................................................... 12
3.4 PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PARKING LOTS ................................................................. 13
3.5 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ...................................................................... 13
3.6 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION .................................................................................... 14
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................ 17
4.1 BUDGET ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 SELF-ASSESMENTS ............................................................................................................ 18
4.3 DATA ORGANIZATION. AND OPEN RECORDS PROCEDURES ........................... 17
4.4 PROVISION OF SIGNAGE ................................................................................................ 18
4.5 WEB PAGE ........................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A: Grievance Procedures ........................................................................................... 19
Appendix B: Capital Improvements Planned, City Buildings FY 15-18 ................................ 19
Appendix C: Capital Improvements Planned Parks, FY 14- 18 .............................................. 19
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Appendix D: Capital Improvements Completed and Planned, Pedestrian Network FY 14-
19 ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix E: Administrative Budget .......................................................................................... 19
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1.0 Introduction
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.
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.
The Title II regulations cover “public entities.” Public entities include any state or local
government and any of its departments and agencies. All activities, services, and programs of
public entities are covered, including activities of state legislatures and courts, town meetings,
police and fire departments, motor vehicle licensing, and employment.
1.1 FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES – TITLE II
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. 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. 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.
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
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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.
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).
1.3 Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the ADA, the City of Georgetown will not
discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services,
programs, or activities. The City of Georgetown is committed to ensuring that its programs,
services and activities are accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance with Title II. The
City of Georgetown will not discriminate on the basis of disability regarding employment and
services or programs provided by the municipality. Additionally, the City of Georgetown will
inform individuals that reasonable accommodation will be provided and that protections against
discrimination are provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1.4 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.
Currently, 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.
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The City will work toward better communicating these internal policies and procedures for
individuals seeking a reasonable accommodation.
• Information related to accommodation requests will be added to both our external and
internal web pages.
• We will provide an employment application terminal that is ADA compliant.
1.5 Modifications to Policies and Procedures
The City of Georgetown will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to
ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs,
services, and activities.
The ADA does not require the City of Georgetown to take any action that would fundamentall y
alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative
burden. Decisions on the nature of this alteration will be made by the City ADA Coordinator on
a case by case basis.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the City of Georgetown is not accessible to
persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator. Contact information for
the Coordinator can be found under section 2.3 Designation of Responsible Employee.
The City of Georgetown 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 or services.
1.6 ADA Grievance Procedures
The City of Georgetown has established a grievance procedure for resolving complaints of
violations in accordance with 28 C.F.R. §35.107(b).
A grievance procedure has been established to meet the requirements of the ADA and may be
used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in
the provision of services, activities, or programs by the City of Georgetown. The City of
Georgetown’s ADA Employment Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability
discrimination.
Complaints shall be submitted in writing to the office of the ADA Coordinator. The
written documentation shall include:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the complainant;
2. A narrative and/or statement, in sufficient written detail including date and time of
the incident to fully define and explain an alleged violation of the ADA regulations;
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3. A narrative and/or statement, in sufficient written detail, identifying proposed
recommendations, from the complainant's viewpoint, to adequatel y resolve an
alleged violation; and
4. Any other written information or documentation to more fully explain or identify
an alleged violation.
Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of
the complaint will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.
The complaint should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after
an alleged violation to the ADA Coordinator. Contact information for the Coordinator can be
found under section 2.3 Designation of Responsible Employee .
A form that may be used for the purpose of submitting a grievance is available on the City’s
Accessibility web page (http://www.georgetowntx.gov/info/accessibility.htm). This form is
also attached to this Transition Plan in Appendix “A.” Within 15 calendar days after receipt
of a complaint, the ADA Coordinator will acknowledge receipt of the complaint and may, at
his discretion, meet with the complainant to discuss an alleged violation and possible
resolutions.
Within 30 calendar days after receipt of a complaint, the ADA Coordinator will respond in
writing or, if requested, in an alternative format accessible to the complainant, such as large
print or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of Georgetown and offer
options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the
complainant may file an appeal within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response. The
appeal should be in writing and addressed to:
City Manager
PO Box 409
Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or designee, will
acknowledge receipt of the appeal and may, at his discretion, meet with the complainant
to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions.
Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or designee will respond
in writing, or if requested, in an alternative format accessible to the complainant, with a final
resolution of the complaint.
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Complaints related to facility accessibility issues will be elevated to a higher priority status
for resolution.
All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the City Manager, and
responses from these offices will be retained by the City of Georgetown for a period of at
least three years from the date of final resolution.
1.7 Annual Review Of ADA Transition Plan
The ADA Transition Plan will be reviewed, updated, and revised annually in conjunction with
the City’s Capital Improvement Process which begins in February. The City’s ADA Coordinator
or designated responsible employee will ensure appropriate advisory boards and commissions,
including the ADA Advisory Board, will have adequate time to contribute to the review process.
2.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ADA TITLE II REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
Title II of the ADA requires that the City conduct a self-evaluation of its services, policies, and
practices and make modifications as necessary to comply with 28 C.F.R §35.105. A self-
evaluation is an assessment of the City’s current policies and practices and identifies and
corrects those policies and practices that are inconsistent with Title II’s requirements. The
ADA Transition Plan includes assessments of buildings, public rights-of-way, communication
needs, etc. and identifies any physical or programmatic barriers to accessibility that might be
present. The ADA Transition Plan provides a schedule that indicates a projected time for
resolution and the department responsible for implementation. The City has begun the self-
evaluation process through an internal assessment and will continue the process through the
solicitation of public comments. The resulting ADA Transition Plan will be a living document
that is updated periodicall y.
2.2 Notification
Applicants, participants, beneficiaries, and other interested persons have been notified of their
rights and the City’s obligations under Title II of the ADA and as required by 28 C.F.R. §35.106.
This notification appears on the City’s Internet home page (www.georgetown.org) and
copies are posted in conspicuous locations in public buildings. Public meeting notices and
agendas also include this notification.
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2.3 Designation of a Responsible Employee
The City has designated a responsible employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with
and carry out the Cit y’s ADA responsibilities in accordance with 28 C.F.R. §35.107(a). ADA
Coordinator, has been designated to oversee compliance with the non-discrimination
requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A
of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be
contacted at (512)930-2547, or dave.hall@georgetown.org
ADA Coordinator
PO Box 1458
Georgetown, Texas 78627-1458
2.4 Self-Assessment of Facilities Constructed or Altered After January 26, 1992
The City’s self-evaluation, completed in 2015 identified facilities that require modification in
order to be accessible and usable by people with disabilities. This document includes a listing
of facilities that have already been improved for accessibility as well as a listing of facilities and
funding requests to support their modification in Appendix C. The ADA Transition Plan will be
updated periodicall y to communicate progress made towards completion of an y project listed.
2.5 Access to 9-1-1 Services
The City 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.
2.6 Provision of Information
The City provides information as to the existence and location of accessible services, acti vities,
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) and is also stated
in meeting notices, agendas, and City publications.
2.7 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
Chapter 7 Under Title II of the ADA. The Office of Emergency Management ensures that all
parties with responsibilities under the Georgetown Operation Plan (EOP) are aware of ADA
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requirements and that all programs, documentations, and third party agreements are also in
compliance with ADA. The Office of Emergency Management utilizes Federal, State, Regional,
County, and Local resources to educate, to provide emergency warning and notifications, and to
notify and 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)
• (IPAWS) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (State)
• Relay Texas (State)
• (STEAR) State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (State)
• (SNAP) Special Needs Assistance Program (Local)
• NIXLE (Tarrant County)
• (WENS) Wireless Emergenc y Network Service (Local)
• Deaf Link (Local)
• Warning Sirens (Local)
2.8 Undue Burden
The City of Georgetown shall not provide an accommodation that imposes an undue burden on
the operation of the City's business.Undue burden means significant difficulty or expense incurred
in the provision of accommodation. Undue burden includes, but is not limited to, financial
difficulty. Undue burden refers to any modification that would be unduly costly, extensive,
substantial, or disruptive, or that would fundamentally alter the nature of operation of the
business of the City.
Whether a particular accommodation will impose an undue hardship is determined on a case-
by-case basis. If a particular modification is determined to cause an undue burden to the City
of Georgetown, the City shall attempt to identify another modification that would not pose such
a burden. If cost causes the undue burden, the City must consider whether funding for the
modification is available from an outside source. If no such funding is available, the City must
give the person with a disability the opportunity to provide the modification or to pay for that
portion of the modification that constitutes an undue burden.
The following factors shall be considered in determining whether a program 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.
The City is not required to take any action that it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental
alteration in the nature of its program or activity, would create a hazardous condition resulting
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in a direct threat to the participant or others, or would represent an undue financial and
administrative burden.
The determination that an undue burden would result must be based on an evaluation of all
resources available for use in the City. For example, if a barrier removal action is judged unduly
burdensome, the City must consider other options for providing access to the benefits and
services of the program or activity by individuals with disabilities.
3.0 IMPLEMENTATION
New construction in the City shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable ADA
Standards for Accessible Design. This Transition Plan addresses renovations or modifications
required to achieve Program Accessibility. 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 necessary to achieve compliance in making the facilities
accessible; and indicate the official responsible for implementation of the plan.
Title II of the ADA requires that 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 make their facilities meet the standards for Program Accessibility. Program
Accessibility means that a program, activity and/or service are accessible when viewed in its
entirety. Simply put, a Transition Plan transitions inaccessible facilities into environments that
are accessible to and functional for individuals with disabilities. This Transition Plan combines
the findings of the facility surveys, public rights-of-way surveys, policy assessments, and
program evaluations.
This section of the Transition Plan is divided into two parts: facilities, which includes buildings,
parks, and their related grounds; and the public pedestrian rights- of-way, which includes
sidewalks and curb ramps in front of City-owned facilities as well as Downtown parking lots.
In compliance with the requirements of the ADA, the City will maintain in working order
equipment and features that are required to provide access to individuals with disabilities.
3.1 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
The official responsible for implementation of the City’s ADA Transition Plan is the Building
Official with Inspection Services in Georgetown Utility Systems, 300-1 Industrial Avenue
Georgetown, Texas, 78626.
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The City will adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable
resolution of complaints alleging violations of Title II. Complaints of alleged noncompliance and
grievances concerning violations of Title II and Program Access in the City of Georgetown should
be directed to:
Dave Hall, Building Official
300-1 Industrial Ave
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Telephone: (512) 930-2547
Email: dave.hall@georgetown.org
3.2 ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
The City has established an ADA Advisory Committee. Membership on the Committee includes
City Staff including transportation, parks and recreation, facilities, public or effective
communication and legal. Citizen representation includes people with ADA defined
impairments. The ADA Advisory Committee 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. The
ADA Advisory Committee allows for regular public participation from citizens and other
interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing
individuals with disabilities.
3.3 CRITERIA USED TO PRIORITIZE PROJECTS
Existing facility were reviewed for accessibility compliance and to document deficiencies. They
were then ranked by the City’s ADA Task Force. 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 Task Force also took into account facilities that are currently
planned for renovations or that will be returned to the private sector.
3.4 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The City of Georgetown 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
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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
chose 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.
Transportation Services 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.
In support of this effort, Transportation Services completed a self-assessment of the pedestrian
network in the public right-of-way. Recommendations and implementation scheduling can be
found in Appendix D of this Plan.
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
Title 42, Chapter 126 Sec. 12144 of the ADA Act of 1990, as amended. 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.
3.4 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. In 2015 the Facilities Department completed a self-
assessment of facilities and programming. Recommendations and improvement scheduling can
be found in Appendix B of this Plan.
3.5 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
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
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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. In 2015
the Parks and Recreation Department completed a self-assessment of facilities and
programming. Recommendations and improvement scheduling can be found in
Appendix C of this Plan.
3.6 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
In accordance with 28 C.F.R. §35.160, the City will ensure that communications with applicants,
participants, and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with
others. When necessary, the City will provide auxiliary aids and services to assist with
communications.
The City of Georgetown IT Steering Committee has formed a Subcommittee to coordinate and
facilitate City wide technology systems as they relate to Section 3.5 Effective Communication of
the ADA Transition Plan. The Subcommittee will meet at a minimum on a quarterly basis to
review City wide technology systems. After at least four quarterly meetings, the subcommittee
will provide a list of systems that have been reviewed for compliance. As the IT Master Plan is
updated annually and new systems are implemented, ADA compliance will be required.
The City is committed to maintaining an effective means of communication with the public
through public media, public meetings and project notification. Twenty years ago, interactions
with the City often required a physical trip to a City facility to make a payment, request
information, or attend a meeting. The City now uses its website, social media, and other
communication tools to increase outreach and reduce barriers to access City services and
information.
The City of Georgetown will generall y, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they may participate
equally in the City's programs, services, and activities, including but not limited to, qualified sign
language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and
communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Minimum standards and recommendations for future website/digital communication purchases:
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• Extra points to go to applications where all elements of the program are keyboard
accessible (doesn’t need the mouse)
• Vendor guarantees product is Section 508 compliant (Federal standard for ADA
accessibility of websites)
• Has been tested with JAWS or similar screen reader software
• Clearly lists contact number on site if someone from the public has trouble accessing
information in the way it’s being presented
• Website allows for resizing of text, change of background colors through use of browser
styles
Below are some of the ways that online services are providing access to City information and
services for those with mobility limitations. Information presented as voice clearly lists alternate
method of content retrieval (either closed captioning or number to city contact for transcription)
City Council Meetings: The City began broadcasting meetings on tape delay in 1996 on local
access cable channel 10. In 2009, the City began streaming City Council meetings live on
Georgetown.org and GTV channel 10. City Council meetings are also replayed on GTV and are
available at any at any time for replay on Georgetown.org using a computer or mobile device.
The City Council Chambers is currently 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 requires 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. The Public Communications Department
continues to seek ways to improve and expand online payments in order to reduce the need to
visit City offices. City Records: Agendas and minutes for City Council meetings and board and
commission meetings are available at Georgetown.org. Many other records such as current and
past city ordinances and the local unified development code are available on the City website.
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. These social media sites allow anyone with a
computer or mobile device to stay informed about City events and projects or ask questions of
City staff.
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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 outreach of City information and programs to
people of all abilities in the community.
Website Accessibility: In designing websites for City departments, the Public Communications
Department has avoided using Flash animation and some dynamic features that are not ADA
compliant. The webmaster also has implemented responsive design on many of the key website
pages which optimizes web content based on the type of device accessing the website. Such
technology improves readability of webpages for those with visual acuity limitations.
Improvements in screen reader technology will expand the options for web design in the future.
The City of Georgetown IT Steering Committee has formed a Subcommittee to coordinate and
facilitate citywide technology systems as they relate to Section 3.5 Effective Communication of the
ADA Transition Plan. The Subcommittee will meet on a quarterly basis, at a minimum, to review
citywide technology systems. After at least four quarterly meetings, the subcommittee will
provide a list of systems that have been reviewed for compliance as defined by Effective
Communication, Title II, 28 C.F.R. §35.160. Those technology systems not meeting compliance
will be scheduled for replacement as the IT Master Plan is updated annually. As new systems are
implemented, ADA compliance will be required as part of the IT Steering Committee technology
system approval and implementation process.
.The City is developing a policy to verify that all digital communications are accessible through
assistive technology such as screen readers and audio technology by following the guidelines
below:
Adopt a City policy that requires all webpages, including those purchased from third party
services, to meet the following 508c3 standards:
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision,
or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual
acuity greater than 20/70 in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently,
or support for assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user
hearing, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Where audio information is important for the use of a product, provide at least one mode of
operation and information retrieval in an enhanced auditory manner, or support for assistive
hearing devices.
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Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user
speech, or support for assistive technology used by people with speech disabilities.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user fine
motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength.
Train all webpage content creators so that they understand alternate tags, descriptions, and
captions. Minimize the use of portable document format (pdf) or non-text documents for the
conveyance of information, and when pdfs are necessary, train content creators how to make such
documents accessible.
Ensure that all pages and documents include an easy to find contact phone number or email
address so that users with disabilities have alternate ways to receive information.
Minimize the use of tables for formatting, ensure all form elements are tagged, do not rely on
graphics for the conveyance of information, and explain the content of maps in an alternate way
when that map is being used to convey critical content.
Routinely run digital services through online ADA check tools to ensure compliance.
The City uses other communication tools such as the 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. Through all 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.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 BUDGET
Develop and administrative budget that facilitates the management of the Plan as well as
unplanned contingencies such as a public accommodation request.
4.2 DATA ORGANIZATION. AND OPEN RECORDS PROCEDURES
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.
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4.3 PROVISION OF SIGNAGE
Ensure the City provides signage at all inaccessible entrances to each of its facilities, directing
users to an accessible entrance or to information about accessible facilities.
4.4 SELF-ASSESMENTS
Complete by FY 16 assessments for the following activities:
• Human resources
• Municipal court
4.5 WEB PAGE
The City has created an ADA page on the City’s website located at ada.georgetown.org.
City Staff will work with the ADA Advisory Committee to develop the ADA page as an
effective and meaningful resource for City residents with disabilities.
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Appendices
Appendix A: Grievance Procedures
Appendix B: Capital Improvements Planned, City Buildings FY 15-18
Appendix C: Capital Improvements Planned Parks, FY 14- 18
Appendix D: Capital Improvements Completed and Planned, Pedestrian Network FY 14-19
Appendix E: Administrative Budget
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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)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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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).
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide a suggested outcome for resolution:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature of Complainant/Representative Printed Name of Complainant/Representative
Date: ___________________________________
Complaints shall be submitted in writing to the office of the ADA Coordinator:
Dave Hall, CFM
Building Official
PO Box 1458
Georgetown, Texas 78627-1458
OR
Email at – dave.hall@georgetown.org
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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
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Total 2015/16 $ 151,375
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 wont 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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Ser
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
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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
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Appendix E
Capital Improvements Completed and Planned, Pedestrian
Network FY 14-19
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