HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 011017-K - ADA Transition PlanRESOLUTION NO. O 1 101 - l�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
ADOPTING THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
TRANSITION PLAN AS AMENDED FOR 2016.
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990 and
provides comprehensive rights and protections for individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their
programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2015, the City Council passed Resolution No. 111015-E amending
the ADA Transition Plan for the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the ADA Transition Plan is reviewed annually, and amended as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the ADA Accessibility Advisory Board reviewed the ADA Transition Plan
and recommends adoption of the 2016 Amended ADA Transition Plan attached hereto as
Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the ADA Transition Plan as
recommended by the ADA Accessibility Advisory Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION ONE. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
SECTION TWO. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED ADA TRANSITION
PLAN FOR 2016. The City Council finds it necessary to amend the ADA Transition Plan as
recommended by the ADA Accessibility Advisory Board and adopts the City of Georgetown's
ADA Transition Plan as amended for 2015, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A."
SECTION THREE. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the 10th day of January, 2017.
ATTEST:
Shelley Now City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
McNabbCharlie
City Attorney
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By:
Dale Ross, Mayor
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