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CHA briefs Poseyville council on ADA transition plan and Community Crossings grant changes; proposes $29,000 services
Summary
CHA Consulting updated the council on ADA transition-plan components, PASER certification requirements, and changes to the Community Crossings Grant (match shifting to 80/20). CHA proposed a $29,000 professional-services agreement to support ADA work; council discussed phasing options.
CHA Consulting representative Jon Craig briefed the Poseyville Town Council on changes to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings Grant program and on requirements for an ADA transition plan during the May 12 meeting.
Craig said the CCG match structure has shifted from 75/25 to 80/20, reducing the town’s local share. He told the council that beginning next year counties with a wheel tax will receive automatic monthly distributions of Community Crossings funding; municipalities will still be eligible to apply. Craig said the grant cycle will likely move from two application periods to a single annual application, with awarded projects expected in summer 2027.
On ADA compliance, Craig outlined three components: an inventory of sidewalk ramps and pedestrian facilities, an evaluation of public buildings and facilities for accessibility, and a self-assessment/reporting package to support INDOT annual compliance reporting. Craig said the primary cost is the inspection and documentation work and that CHA can provide templates and resources to help prepare ordinances and policies.
CHA presented a proposed professional-services agreement for ADA-related services at a cost of $29,000. Clerk-Treasurer Jodie Rankin asked whether the work could be done à la carte to spread costs; Craig said the Town could prioritize streets and sidewalks first and postpone building assessments, though CHA recommended bundling the work.
Craig also explained changes to PASER certification requirements for road-condition ratings and noted the town’s roadway mileage of approximately 8.915 miles; if the roadway inventory exceeds 10 miles, additional certification steps might be required.
No formal action to approve the CHA proposal was recorded at the May 12 meeting; the presentation was informational and intended to inform future council decisions about ADA compliance and grant applications.
