Title
Parks Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assessment Update
Recommended Action
Board Treasurer Recommendation:
None - Information only.
Report
Issue:
Review ADA Transition Plan Audit and project prioritization.
Staff Contact:
Kip Summers, Senior Engineer, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.570.5834
Presenter(s):
Kip Summers, Senior Engineer, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
Background
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H. W. Bush. The ADA is one of America's most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation. It prohibits discrimination and guarantees people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life. Title II of the ADA address the law's requirements of state/local governments in their interactions with people with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) regulations declare that state/local governments must perform a self-evaluation of their services, programs, policies, and practices and identify barriers that may limit accessibility for people with disabilities. Additionally, they must develop transition plans describing how they will address identified barriers. As a first step in developing an ADA Transition Plan for Olympia's park system, in June, 2016 the City contracted with R.W. Droll, Landscape Architect, to do a comprehensive ADA audit of all of Olympia City parks. This audit was completed in May, 2017.
Audit Methodology
R.W. Droll conducted an ADA Assessment of parks' grounds and buildings and documented findings through an ADA Barriers Form. Each Barrier was numerically identified on the Barriers Form, Aerial Photo, and Estimate of Probable Costs Form. R.W. Droll subcontracted the assessment of restroom facilities to Thomas Architecture Studio; cost estimates for restroom upgrades are listed on separate spreadsheets in the document and titled "Architecture." Path...
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