Title
ADA Transition Plan Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the City's ADA Transition Plan and implementation approach.
Report
Issue:
Receive a briefing on the City of Olympia ADA Transition Plan and implementation approach.
Staff Contact:
Nicole Camus, ADA Coordinator, Senior HR Analyst, 360.753.8213
Presenter(s):
Nicole Camus, ADA Coordinator, Senior HR Analyst)
Fran Eide P.E., City Engineer
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia has long been committed to removing barriers to accessibility in its services, programs, and activities. This commitment has been shown through improvements to sidewalks, access ramps, and transition of travel lanes to bicycle lanes. Additionally, investments in City owned buildings and in public meeting accommodations, such as hearing aid devices, have been a priority.
All of these improvements have been completed despite not having an overarching plan. To address this and to comply with regulatory requirements, in 2018 the City contracted with Sazan Environmental Services to complete a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, which will inform future discussions related to project funding.
Staff will brief the City Council on the contents of the ADA Transition Plan and facilitate discussion about the approach for implementation.
Approval of this plan is on the May 4, 2021 Consent Calendar.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
This Plan will provide a roadmap for continued removal of barriers in City owned buildings and right of way, improving accessibility for our community.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing
3. Receive the briefing and another time.
Financial Impact:
In 2018, the City entered into a contract with Sazan Environmental Services to complete a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that has been conducted over four phases with an overall total of $268,867.22....
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