STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education & Equity
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Addison to conduct Phase III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, which includes the review of city department services, programs, and activities; ADA electronic media and website training; and additional ADA building and facilities reviews for a term of twenty-four-months - Not to exceed $300,000.00, from $956,000.00 to $1,256,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
On July 26, 1990, the 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.
On January 26, 1993, the City of Dallas completed the first ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan. This plan addressed ADA accessibility for City buildings, parks and included elements for the improvement of sidewalks and curb ramps. However, on September 15, 2010, United States Department of Justice published final regulations revising the Department's ADA regulations, including the adoption of updated ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The revised final regulations went into effect on March 15, 2011.
On September 25, 2019, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with Kimley...
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