City Council Meeting June 16 th, 2013 – Community Center Eric Contreras, Assoc. AIA, CGC AADAG Consulting Services, LLC (ACS) LEED AP® Architecture–Engineering-Construction Miami-New York-New Orleans-Dallas-Los Angeles Toll Free: 1(888) Beau Falgout Senior Planning City of Palm Coast 160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106 Palm Coast, FL T. (386) City of Palm Coast Project No. CD-ED ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan Update
Outline 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BACKGROUND 3. TITLE II REQUIREMENTS 4. SCOPE OF WORK 5. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING 6. ACTIONS
1.Introduction ADAAG CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC City of Palm Coast’s commitment to accessible programs & implement ADA Transition Plan ACS A/E firm,1995, offices Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Louisiana & New York Expertise in accessibility consulting, 380 m SF of Section 504/ ADA Title II Transition Plan Development Accessibility committees: ICC, Access Board, NAAC, Accessibility Advisor Council for Constructions Boards.
2. Background Originated from the 1964 Civil Rights Act Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 Section 504, Rehabilitation Act 1973 Title I & II ADA - 7/26/90. 2010 ADA effective March 15, 2012.
3. Title II Requirements Requirements Self-evaluation ADA Coordinator Adoption of a grievance procedure Prohibition against discrimination Requirements new construction, alterations, existing & historic facilities Transition Plan Priorities, Schedule
3. Transition Plan Requirements Identify physical obstacles Describe methods Specify the schedule Indicate official responsible
3. Steps for Compliance
4. Scope of Work Physically inspect Palm Coast facilities (25) Determine conditions & barriers to access Develop a comprehensive Transition Plan Perform public information meeting.
5. Public Information Meeting Notify of Transition Plan Development Information of requirements Notify of personnel involved, process & schedule Establish communication to address concerns Gather input from interested groups
6. Scope of Work Physically inspect City of Palm Coast facilities
6. Actions – Self-Evaluation City of Palm Coast performed a self- evaluation of facilities 2007 ADA Coordinator Grievance/complaint procedure Have policies and procedures
6. Projects Completed to Date Accessibility to facilities: -Performed facility improvements, -Established policies & procedures -Other miscellaneous improvements FY : As verified in the ADA Transition Plan update
6. Update – Self-Evaluation Effective Communication Affirmative Outreach Facility Improvements Policies & procedures Update to 2010 ADA
6. Facility Assessment Summary General Findings: Many items addressed in 2007 plan City to adopt administrative policy for service animals City to regularly train in ADA compliance Many facilities have minor deviations from ADA technical requirements Four older facilities to have major improvements Compliance over a 10 year period
6. Master Plan
6. Request Form Policy & Procedure Complaint Form General Complaint Issue Website: /General/ -Parks -Sidewalks -Website -General Issues
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