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Council approves $120,000 contract to inventory accessibility barriers and create ADA transition plan
Summary
The council authorized a task authorization with Ardur (consultant) to complete an ADA self‑evaluation and transition plan across city facilities and infrastructure, including sidewalks and curb ramps; the consultant will produce a prioritized list of corrective projects.
The city council approved a task authorization with a planning/engineering consultant to complete an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) self‑evaluation and prepare a formal transition plan for city facilities and infrastructure.
Staff said federal and state disability rules require periodic evaluation and transition planning for public agencies. The consultant will survey streets, sidewalks, curbs, crossings, public buildings and related infrastructure across the city, identify barriers to accessibility, and produce a prioritized list of corrective actions and a timeline. The contract amount was presented as approximately $106,000 with a contingency; the task authorization adopted by council set a not‑to‑exceed amount of $120,000 to cover fieldwork and possible additional surveying.
Council members emphasized the value of engaging people with lived experience during the process; staff noted that the consultant will follow ADA technical standards and that public input will be part of the evaluation. Council approved the contract unanimously.
Next steps: the consultant will begin fieldwork and public outreach, deliver a prioritized list of locations needing upgrades, and present a final transition plan to the council for budgeting and implementation planning.
