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Resident raises accessibility concerns at new animal shelter; city to follow up
Summary
A public commenter told council the city's new animal shelter lacks an accessible push-button door and said he could not enter the facility in a wheelchair; staff noted they will work with purchasing to price accessibility upgrades and review doorway lip at police station.
During public comment, a resident said he could not access the new animal shelter because there is no automatic door opener he could reach from his wheelchair and urged greater attention to homeless services. The speaker said the shelter's entrance felt more like a bank vault and added that city buildings should be accessible to people who use mobility devices.
City staff acknowledged the comment and said they are working with the purchasing department to add automatic door mechanics and to check levels on door lips at certain facilities. A facilities representative said most city buildings do have push-button access and that the purchasing department will prepare pricing and an RFP to bring options forward for installation. The council asked staff to follow up and report on costs and implementation steps.
