TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2326
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Jeff Aken
Senior Park Planner
Parks
Lee Ann Skipton
Facilities Manager
TITLE:
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Approval of the ADA Facilities Transition Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Approve the ADA Transition Plan for City-owned and operated facilities that outlines priorities, phases and policy recommendations.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
A Citywide ADA compliance plan is called out in the Community Strategic Plan, the PARCC plan and the Comprehensive Plan.
* Required:
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Redmond is required to have a transition plan in place that identifies accessibility gaps in existing facilities and services and how those will be addressed.
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
The City is continuing to improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities and approval of the ADA Facilities Transition Plan will help prioritize these improvements.
OUTCOMES:
The Draft ADA Transition Plan for Facilities identifies all facility aspects that are out of compliance, how to bring them into compliance and a prioritization plan and phasing plan to address the most important issues first. This ensures that the City will be making the most important fixes that improve access in a timely manner.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
The Draft Transition Plan was completed in June 2020. Reviews were held by:
o Interdepartmental team on June 4, 2020
o An external group of stakeholders on July 22, 2020 (plus two additional meetings)
o City Council Study Session on September 8, 2020
o Let's Connect Survey: Live from September 1-October 31, 2020.
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