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Lynden adopts ADA transition plan for public facilities and rights-of-way

City of Lynden City Council · December 2, 2024
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Summary

Council adopted Resolution 24-1112 to adopt an ADA Transition Plan identifying accessibility barriers, methods to make facilities accessible, a compliance schedule, and an official responsible for implementation; the Public Works Committee had recommended forwarding the draft to Council.

The City Council adopted Resolution 24-1112 to approve the ADA Transition Plan covering facilities in the public right-of-way and facilities accessible to the public. The plan identifies physical obstacles that limit accessibility, describes methods to remedy those obstacles, sets a schedule for steps to achieve compliance, and names the official responsible for implementation.

The Public Works Committee reviewed the draft on Nov. 6 and recommended forwarding it to the City Council. Mayor Korthuis opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m., heard no comments, and the council approved the resolution 7-0.