City Council Meeting June 16 th, 2013 – Community Center Eric Contreras, Assoc. AIA, CGC AADAG Consulting Services, LLC (ACS) LEED AP® Architecture–Engineering-Construction.

City Council Meeting June 16th, 2013 – Community Center

Eric Contreras, Assoc. AIA, CGCAADAG Consulting Services, LLC (ACS)LEED AP® Architecture–Engineering-ConstructionMiami-New York-New Orleans-Dallas-Los AngelesToll Free: 1(888) 768-7788E-mail: [email protected]

Beau Falgout

Senior Planning

City of Palm Coast

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Suite B-106

Palm Coast, FL 32164

T. (386) 986-3796

E-mail: [email protected]

City of Palm Coast Project No. CD-ED-12-01 ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

Update

Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. BACKGROUND

3. TITLE II REQUIREMENTS

4. SCOPE OF WORK

5. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

6. ACTIONS

1. Introduction

ADAAG CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC City of Palm Coast’s commitment to accessible

programs & implement ADA Transition Plan

ACS A/E firm,1995, offices Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, Louisiana & New York

Expertise in accessibility consulting, 380 m SF of Section 504/ ADA Title II Transition Plan Development

Accessibility committees: ICC, Access Board, NAAC, Accessibility Advisor Council for Constructions Boards.

2. Background

Originated from the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968

Section 504, Rehabilitation Act 1973

Title I & II ADA - 7/26/90.

2010 ADA effective March 15, 2012.

3. Title II Requirements

Requirements

Self-evaluation

ADA Coordinator

Adoption of a grievance procedure

Prohibition against discrimination

Requirements new construction, alterations, existing & historic facilities

Transition Plan

Priorities , Schedule

3. Transition Plan

Requirements Identify physical obstacles

Describe methods

Specify the schedule

Indicate official responsible

3. Steps for Compliance

4. Scope of Work

Physically inspect Palm Coast facilities (25)

Determine conditions & barriers to access

Develop a comprehensive Transition Plan

Perform public information meeting.

5. Public Information Meeting

Notify of Transition Plan Development

Information of requirements

Notify of personnel involved, process & schedule

Establish communication to address concerns

Gather input from interested groups

6. Scope of Work

Physically inspect City of Palm Coast facilities

6. Actions – Self-Evaluation

City of Palm Coast performed a self-evaluation of facilities 2007

ADA Coordinator

Grievance/complaint procedure

Have policies and procedures

6. Projects Completed to Date

Accessibility to facilities:-Performed facility improvements, -Established policies & procedures -Other miscellaneous improvements

FY 2007-2012: As verified in the ADA Transition Plan update

6. Update – Self-Evaluation

Effective Communication

Affirmative Outreach

Facility Improvements

Policies & procedures

Update to 2010 ADA

6. Facility Assessment Summary

General Findings: Many items addressed in 2007 plan City to adopt administrative policy for

service animals City to regularly train in ADA compliance Many facilities have minor deviations from

ADA technical requirements Four older facilities to have major

improvements Compliance over a 10 year period

6. Master Plan

6. Request Form

Policy & Procedure Complaint Form

General Complaint Issue Website:

https://www.palmcoastgov.com/IssueTrack/General/

-Parks-Sidewalks-Website-General Issues

Thank you.