HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 17-09 Approve ADA Transition Plan for Facilities within the Public ROWCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
March 8, 2017
No. 17-09
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR FACILITIES WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil
rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. One of the
requirements of the ADA is to have an ADA transition plan. This plan includes a self-evaluation
of City facilities, public outreach, grievance procedures and implementation schedule.
WHEREAS, the purpose of this plan is to provide a framework by which the City will inspect,
inventory, and upgrade public facilities in City right-of-way to make them compliant with ADA
laws. The major infrastructure components of this transition plan are pedestrian curb ramps, trail
and sidewalks.
WHEREAS, the ADA Transition Plan would help the City evaluate the needs of all citizens who
use public infrastructure. The plan will also help prioritize ADA improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota Approve the ADA Transition Plan for Facilities within the Public Right -of -Way.
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Moved by: Approved by: -
�•� P er Lindstrom
Mayor
LINDSTROM S'— In Favor Attested by:f
BROWN THUNDER ack Thongva
HARRIS i¢ Against City Administrator
GUSTAFSON
FISCHER