Title
Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan.
Staff Contact:
Nicole Camus, Sr. HR Analyst/ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, 360.753.8213
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item.
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, the City has completed 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 at the May 4, 2021 Study Session.
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. Approve a Resolution adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan.
2. Approve a Resolution adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan with Council-directed revisions.
3. Do not approve a Resolution adopting the Olympia ADA Transition Plan.
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.
Attachments:
Resolution
ADA Transition Plan
Appendices A-M