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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2008-05-27 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues May 27, 2008 Minutes Page 3 of 6 Chair Lord-Hausman asked if there is one individual in the Public Works Department for the ADA Coordinator to work with to which Secretary Akil replied yes, Laurie Kozisek, Associate Civil Engineer who works directly with the Capital Improvement Project program in the City. Commissioner Berger stated that since there is great detail in the Plan, what is the method of selecting a project, to which Mr. Fruit replied that the data consists of specific detail of each facility, so any decision to select a project would be based on the information and level of priority identified in the Transition Plan. Commissioner Berger asked if any furnishings are included within the facilities reports of the Transition Plan update to which Mr. Fruit replied that only if the furnishing is fixed within the structure. Only then is the item addressed within each report of the Transition Plan. If the item is loose or not affixed to the facility, then there is no reasonable accommodation that needs to be addressed under any disability issue as the item can be moved from one place to another. Commissioner Kirola thanked City staff and the consultant for all the work that went into the project recognizing that it was a difficult task. The finished project is much appreciated. Chair Lord-Hausman confirmed that the Public Works Department also participated in the Transition Plan update. Chair Lord-Hausman asked what type of Federal and grant funding would the City be able to draw upon in order to fund the various ADA improvements to which Mr. Fruit replied that it would probably consist of road and gas tax, which is apportioned by population. Those funds must be used for specific earmarks such as street surfacing, curb ramp improvements, intersection, etc. as they are obligated by the State. Other possible funding could be redevelopment funding, which could include street, electrical and sidewalk improvements. Commissioner Robinson asked about receiving fees from developers to which Mr. Fruit replied that if an agency chooses to tax a developer, it becomes difficult and the City may not attract developers to work on projects within the City, or the costs could actually be offset onto the City under construction costs. Mr. Handy stated that the ADA Transition Plan projects are integrated within the CIP program. ADA projects will get done as other projects are completed within the City's CIP program, such as sidewalk and street repairs, which must be ADA compliant with any improvements. Everything that is built and designed will be ADA compliant as the City's overall commitment to the Transition Plan is a priority for the City Council. As the ADA Coordinator, Ms. Akil will ensure that this happens as often as the CIP program is updated. Chair Lord-Hausman stated that the ADA Transition Plan is a good living document and that any hidden disability resulting from aging will evolve with the Plan and be addressed over years. G:\Lucretia)CommDisability\Minutes(2008\Minutes_May 27 2008.doc | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2008-05-27.pdf |