Council orders citywide ADA deficiencies report to committee of the whole

Council President McCullough moved that the administration prepare a report-and-recommendation on all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) deficiencies across Livonia’s city facilities and submit that work to the committee of the whole. Councilmember Budzinski seconded the motion.

The motion’s sponsor said the item should be “very generalized” and should include bathroom accessibility issues and other deficiencies identified after the city’s failed millage and earlier assessments. Councilmembers referenced public comments raising specific ADA access issues at the library and at city facilities.

Council voted with all six members present in favor; the clerk recorded consecutive "Aye" votes from Council members Toye, Donovic, Vice President Tashnick, Budzinski, Morgan and President McCullough and announced the motion carried.

Councilmembers and residents who spoke during audience communication were urged to forward specific examples to staff so they can be addressed in the committee review. The motion directed staff to post the committee meeting notice so residents can attend and provide input.