STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Addison to conduct Phase I of the Americans with Disabilities Act Self Evaluation and Transition Plan - Not to exceed $276,000.00 - Financing: General Fund ($226,000.00), Capital Construction Fund ($25,000.00), and Convention Center Fund ($25,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into Federal law. Title II of the ADA specifically applies to state and local governments and stipulates that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any public entity. Public entities with fifty or more employees are required to develop a transition plan that comply with all requirements of the law.
In 1993, the City of Dallas completed the first ADA transition Plan. In 2010, the Department of Justice outlined updated standard for ADA compliance. The study will be conducted in accordance with the new standards.
The Study will constitute Phase I of the ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. It will include documentation of city efforts to date related to Title II compliance; inventory of City programs, services and activities to be evaluated in future phases; training of City staff and development of a budget and schedule to complete the programs, services and activities. The Project also includes a compliance review of selected City buildings and associated parking lots including paths of travel. Project funding includes $226,000.00 in operating funds from Equity and Human Rights; $25,000.00 in major maintenance funds from Building Services and $25,000.00 from Convention Center.
The Interlocal Agreement with the City of Addison is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization. The City of Addison obtained the services of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. through a competitive procurement process. Since their scope of work encompassed the same needs identified as the City of Dallas, the Interlocal Agreement meets the requirements outlined in state law.
Utilization of the Interlocal Agreement provides for timely delivery of consulting services to ensure that the City of Dallas is in compliance with federal law. It also ensures that the City will retain eligibility to apply and receive federal grants. Foremost, the services performed by the consultant will allow the City to expediently identify any barriers to City programs, services or activities for people with disabilities.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Review of City programs, services, activities October 2019
Facilities and Public Right-of-Way Review December 2019
Transition Plan Development March 2020
Project Completion September 2020
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
General Fund - $226,000.00
Capital Construction Fund - $25,000.00
Convention Center Fund - $25,000.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
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$276,000.00 |
Interlocal Agreement |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Plan does not apply to Interlocal Agreements. |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Interlocal Agreement/Inter governmental Agreement |
• Interlocal Agreements/Intergovernmental Agreements allow the City to take advantage of competitively bid contracts by a State agency or local government and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• Interlocal Agreements/Intergovernmental Agreements are an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Scott R. Arnold, P.E., Vice President