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Burleson approves $475,000 contract to develop ADA transition plan; council presses for enforcement and curb-ramp fixes
Summary
The city approved a $475,000 professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn to inventory sidewalks and produce a living ADA transition plan, while councilmembers asked staff to pair the plan with stronger enforcement of sidewalk obstructions and prioritized curb‑ramp work.
The Burleson City Council voted Sept. 15 to approve a professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates for development of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan for $475,000, funded from existing bond funds.
Eric Thompson, Director of Public Works, told the council the contract scope includes a citywide field inventory (218+ miles of sidewalks), audits, training components, technology to speed data collection and a public engagement strategy. Staff described the plan as a “living document” that will be updated annually…
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