Title/Name/Summary
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
History
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires government entities with 50 or more employees (full or part-time) to develop a transition plan. Transition plans are intended to identify, track, prioritize and improve accessibility deficiencies. In addition the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has the authority to ensure ADA requirements are met with any federally funded project. In some cases, municipalities without a transition plan have been denied federal funds for a project. Having an updated transition plan will provide the Village a solid defense against ADA-related legal actions.
Included with this item is a briefing by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for planning (CMAP) explaining and outlining the need and requirements of the ADA transition plan.
The basic steps in developing a transition plan are as follows:
Identify a Village official responsible for the plan
Adopt the appropriate design standards
Establish a complaint procedure
Engage the community
Establish a self-evaluation plan
Develop the transition plan
Track and maintain implementation of the transition plan
Strand Associates of Joliet, Illinois has provided a number of transition plans throughout the Midwest and is very familiar with the federal regulations regarding ADA. They have provided a comprehensive project approach, scope of services and project fee to deliver a complete transition plan for the Village to adopt and implement. The proposed not-to-exceed amount is $35,200.
The project will be invoiced monthly for the hours worked.
On November 18, 2013, this item was reviewed by the Development Services & Planning Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of the 2014 budget sufficient funds will be available in account #054-0000-432500 for the development of ADA Transition Plan.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve entering into a contract with Strand Associates of Joliet, Illinois in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 ($35,200 plus $4,800 contingency) for the development of ADA Transition Plan.