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RESOLUTION NO. 92-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; PROVIDING THAT ALL CITY PROGRAMS BE ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; APPOINTING AN A.D.A. COORDINATOR; DESCRIBING A GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM OF PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE A.D.A.; DIRECTING THAT PROPER SIGNAGE BE PLACED IN AND AROUND FACILITIES; DIRECTING A.D.A. COORDINATOR TO PREPARE SELF EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLANS; AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE. WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America has passed the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 Note) for the purpose "To provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities", and "to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities"; and, WHEREAS, The city of Moscow is required to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the City Council of Moscow, Idaho, the following: Section 1. It is the policy of the City of Moscow that all programs of the City shall be accessible to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Section 2. That Randy Rice be and is hereby appointed A.D.A. Coordinator. Section 3. The City adopts a grievance procedure for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action or inaction prohibited by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Said grievance procedure shall be published and an official copy of such procedure shall be kept by the City Clerk and available to the public for review. ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 4. That the A.D.A. develop a program intended to raise the of the Americans With Disabilities Act. be directed toward providing information the public. Coordinator shall public's awareness Such program shall about the A.D.A. to Section 5. That the Director of Public Works of the city of Moscow, working in concert with the A.D.A. Coordinator shall place proper signage in and around public facilities directing and informing the public of the location of the nearest accessible facility andjor service. Section 6. The A.D.A. Coordinator shall prepare a plan for the evaluation of current services, policies and practices of the City of Moscow, and recommend to the City Council any modifications necessary to comply with the A.D.A. In making such evaluation and recommendations, the A.D.A. Coordinator is directed to allow interested individuals and groups to submit commentary. Said evaluation shall meet the requirements of the A.D.A. and such evaluation and recommendations for modification shall be submitted so as to meet the January 26, 1993 deadline required by the A.D.A. Section 7. The A.D.A. Coordinator shall, prior to July 26, 1992, develop a transition plan in compliance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Said transition plan shall identify physical obstacles in public facilities which restrict accessibility to persons with disabilities, describe in detail the methods to be used in making these facilities accessible, specify the schedule for making such modifications and identifying the official responsible for implementation of the plan. Section 8. The A.D.A. coordinator is hereby authorized to appoint an informal committee of private citizens to assist him in formulating policies and practices to be utilized in complying with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. RESOLVED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of , 1992. Mayor