REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 22, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
BY: SHANNON M. MULHALL, NIC, ADA Coordinator
Public Works Department, Administration
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2016 Facilities Transition Plan (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City of Fresno adopt the 2016 Facilities Transition Plan and prioritize funding, in subsequent budget years, to fully fund each phase of the plan through its completion.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law for persons with disabilities. The ADA states that its purpose is to provide a "clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities." This ADA Facilities Transition Plan is prepared in partial fulfillment of the requirements set forth in Title II of the ADA. The ADA states that a public entity must provide programs, activities and services in such a way as to avoid discrimination against people with disabilities. This report will assist the City of Fresno in identifying physical barriers to accessibility and in developing barrier removal solutions that will facilitate the opportunity of access to all individuals.
The current cost estimate for ADA barrier removal in these 18 facilities is over $13,000,000 and the proposed plan spreads these costs over 16 years. The City must have an up to date Transition Plan to fulfill our obligations under the ADA.
This plan describes the process by which selected facilities were evaluated for compliance with the ADA, presents the findings of that evaluation and provides recommendations for facility improvements. The City must adopt a schedule, and supporting funding, for improving access for people with disabilities in 18 of its facil...
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