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County adopts updated ADA transition plan, board backs larger annual budget
Summary
The board adopted Resolution No. 2026-13 to approve an updated ADA transition plan prepared by Walker Wheeler and agreed to increase the annual ADA budget from $5,000 to $10,000 to address immediate accessibility items.
The commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-13 to approve an updated ADA transition plan prepared by Walker Wheeler, making the county eligible for state and federal funding tied to accessibility compliance. County Highway Engineer Levi presented the plan and noted it must be adopted formally so the county can access reimbursement programs and be in compliance with NDOT requirements.
Levi explained the plan will be treated as a living document and submitted to NDOT every three years. "The plan has been completed... in order for the plan to become official, it has to be adopted through a resolution," he said. Commissioners asked how much would be needed to take immediate actions; Levi recommended increasing the ADA annual line from $5,000 to at least $10,000 to cover small fixes and assessments.
Why it matters: adoption clears the path to state and federal funds for accessibility upgrades across county facilities and establishes a near-term budget to address low-cost barriers. The board voted in favor and carried the resolution.
