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Home My WebLink About119-84 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 119-84 S_.-- - A RESOLUTION APPROVING A HANDICAPPED ACCESS SELF-EVALUATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FAYEriEVILLE, ARKANSAS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the Board of Directors hereby approves the Handicapped Access Self -Evaluation Plan for the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas attached hereto marked Exhibit.. "A" and made a part hereof. Section 2. Implementation of the aforesaid'plan shall be approved as part of the annual budgetary process. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of October ATTEST: r APPROVED: , 1984. F'AYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER 72702 (501) 521-7700 P. 0. DRAWER F MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Directors From: Patrick McKeehan, Administrative Intern Date: October 10, 1984 Re: Handicapped Regulations Transition Plan As you may already be aware, new Federal Revenue Sharing (FRS) regulations now explicitly prohibit discrimination against "Qualified Handicapped" individuals. These regulations require each recipient government of FRS to conduct an evaluation of all programs, activities, policies and practices to determine areas of non-compliance with the handicapped discrimination regulations and initiate changes to achieve compliance. A second requirement is to determine the accessibility and usability by handicapped individuals of all facilities necessary to the operation of the recipient government. This plan must be on file for public inspection by October 17, 1984. Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission staff has compiled a list of all structural areas in non-conpliance with handicapped standards set forth by the American National Standards Institute. Mr. Truman Smith, Fayetteville's representative to the NWA Handicapped Advisory Committee, and I have reviewed the information and attach recommendations of structural changes for the following three areas: 1. Areas to be addressed in the 1985 budget year; 2. Areas to be addressed in the 1986 budget year; and 3. Areas which we propose no changes at this time. We ask the Board at this time to approve the concept of the three categories of structural changes, with funding of the changes to be discussed during the budgeting process. Mr. Smith and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning the evaluation by NWARPC or the process we used to make our recommendations. 1. Areas to be addressed in the 1985 budget year: Structure Area of Non -Compliance (See attached evaluation sheets for corresponding questions) Corrective Action Recommended City Hall Police Station (Lobby Area) Airport EOA Headstart Building Site #3 Doors and Doorways #2, 4, 7 Stairs and Steps #3 Designate one handicapped parking space with curb cut near handicapped access door. Automatic door opener on handicapped access door Extend all handrails at least 12 inches beyond top and bottom step. Restrooms: (Note: Due to present design, only Male restrooms on the ground and second floor are readily accessible to handicapped individuals in wheelchairs. Size of door openings and limited access to sink areas restrict the use of male restrooms on the first and third levels. SEE ALL FACILITIES—RESTROOMS FOR MORE INFORMATION.) Elevators #5 Other Areas -- Steps in Board Room Building Site #3 Restrooms (No facilities for the handicapped.) Water fountains Building Site #4 Install raised (or indented) letters near elevator call buttons Construct a short portable ramp to be used on a need basis only Provide handicapped parking space near northwest entrance. Reconstruct present Public Restrooms to accom modate Provide an accessible water fountain or disposable cups, if feasible. Enlarge handicapped Parking spaces to allow easier access Asbell Park Gym Public Library Doors and Doorways #3, 4 Stairs and Stops #3 Building Site #3 Ensure that handicapped aides will be available to assist handicapped individuals Extend handrails 12 inches beyond top and bottom steps Provide reserved handicapped parking space(s). (Note: A barrier prohibiting handicapped access from parking lot to sidewalk needs to be modified or removed.) Restrooms #1 (Present restroom facility is inaccessible to handicapped.) Water Fountain #1 Restrooms #1-10 (Present facilities, upper and lower levels, not accessible to handicapped.) Water fountains #I, 2, 5 Senior Citizens Center Doors and Doorways #2, 7 Youth Center (Pool Area) Youth Center Controls #3 Building Site #5 Restrooms #I, 2, 4-10 Building Site #3 Provide restrooms for both sexes. Reconstruct to allow for handicapped access- ibility. Provide an accessible water fountain or disposable cups, if feasible. Reconstruct restrooms to allow for handicapped accessibility Provide accessible water fountains or disposable cups, if feasible. Adjust opening and closing mechanism on main entrance doors to allow for easier access by handicapped. Lower Fire Extinguishers to allow for easier access. Provide a designated level handicapped parking space(s). Reconstruct locker/ restroom areas to allow for handicapped usability. Provide a reserved Handicapped parking space(s). Restrooms #1-10 • Other areas— Sink in craft room (too high and not insulated) Municipal Parking Facilities (Parking Garage) (Parking on the Square) Lake Fayetteville Boat Dock and Concession Area Lake Fayetteville Each level has designated handicapped spaces, but has limited or no access to the levels for handicapped individuals Handicapped spaces are provided but not clearly marked or enforced No reserved parking spaces Building Site #3 Walk Ways #3 Stairs and steps #2 Restrooms #2,3,4,6,9,10 Water Fountain #5 Other areas - 8 -1/2 inch rise to outdoor teaching deck Reconstruct and designate at least one handicapped restroom for both sexes. Provide a wash basin basin for handicapped, insulated water pipes on existing facilities. Designate reserved handicapped parking spaces on appropriate lots. (i.e., along Center St.) Also, reconstruct whet stops to allow for easier access to parking meters. Provide all handicapped parking spaces on the lower level and modify all obstructions to access. Install signs to identify reserved handicapped parking spaces Designate reserved handicapped parking space(s) near sidewalk leading to concession. Mark reserved handicapped parking space. Remove obstructions to doorway. Stairs Construct handrails along any steps. Reconstruct restrooms to allow for handicapped accessibility. Provide an accessible water fountain or disposable cups, if feasible. Install a short ramp with handrails, if appropriate. Pollution Control Building Site #3 Plant Animal Control Water Dept. Shop Wilson Park Restrooms #1 Water fountains #5 Building Site #3,6 Doors and doorways #3,4,5,6 Controls #3 Restrooms #1 (one restroom is provided and it is not accessible to the handicapped) Building Site #3 Restrooms #2 Water fountains #5 Water fountains— inaccessible Bridges—inaccessible to wheelchairs 1 Designate reserved handicapped parking space(s). Provide a curb cut to the front walk. Reconstruct to allow for handicapped usability. Provide an accessible water fountain or dis- posable cups, if feasible. Designate a reserved handicapped parking space. Construct and install a two foot ramp to enhance accessibility for handicappe• Provide a five foot level area attached to the en- trance in conjunction with the above mentioned ramp. Lower Fire Extinguisher to a height more accessible to handicapped. Construct restroom facilities which are usable to the handicapped Designate a reserved handicapped parking space(s). Reconstruct restrooms in maintenance and office areas to ensure handicapper usability Provide accessible water fountains or dis- posable cups, if feasible. Provide accessible water fountains Reconstruct bridges to allow for access Wilson Park Pool Ramay Park Restrooms #1-10 Restrooms/Showers Concession Area—inaccessible Building Site #3 Hotz Park Building site #3 by wheelchairs. Ensure that handrails extend 12 inches beyond end of bridge and at least 32 inches high. Reconstruct restroom facilities to allow for handicapped usability. Reconstruct restrooms/ showers to allow handi- capped usability. Install a ramp to allow handicapped accessibility. Provide reserved han- dicapped parking space(s) with appropriate curb cuts. Provide reserved handicapped parking spaces(s) and construct a handicapped path into park area. Lake Sequoyah Boat Ramps Construct and install a dock and concession (No access from Handicapped access area parking area to dock area) ramp from parking area to dock area. Root Park Walker Park (concession area) (Park area) Concession area. Designate a reserved handicapped parking space(s). Restrooms #2-10 Construct restroom facilities for allow for handicapped usability. Parking Provide appropriate (No curb cuts) curb cuts (including area in front of school.) Building site #2,3,6 Restrooms #1 Provide reserved handicapped parking space(s) with appropriate curb cuts. Reconstruct restrooms to allow for handicapped usability. Water Fountain Provide accessible water fountains. Other areas— Handball courts and tennis are inaccessible Asbell Park Building Site #3 (Concession Area) Provide appropriate ramps and/or entry ways to allow for handicapped accessibility. Designated reserved parking spaces with appropriate curb cuts in North lot. Repair access ramp on South lot. Restrooms 2,4,5,9 Provide restroom facilities for handicapped Water Fountain #5 Provide accessible water fountains Other Areas— Soccer field gates too narrow Gate openings need to be widened Lake Fayetteville Ramps Extend handrails 12 Ball Field inches beyond top and bottom of ramp Doors & doorways #6 Restrooms #2,4,5,6,9,10 Water Fountain #5 Lake Fayetteville South Building Site #3 Pavilion Construct a short ramp to provide access into concession area. Reconstruct restroom facilities to allow for handicapped usability Provide accessible Water fountain Designate reserved parking spaces Restrooms Completely reconstruct #1-10 restrooms to allow for handicapped usability Babe Ruth Ball Fields Restrooms 2,4,5,6,9,10 Reconstruct restroom facilities to allow for handicapped usability. Water fountain #5 Provide accessible water fountain. All Facilities Public Telephones #1-4 All facilities need at least one public telephone accessible to the physicall handicapped and equipped for persons with hearing disabilities. All Facilities (except City Hall) Controls Install a pull fire #3 Alarm accessible to handicapped All Facilities Identification #4 All Facilities Restrooms #6,10 (Except City Hall) Warning Signals All Facilities Install special touch identification signs near all exits/entrances especially by stairwell doorways. Insulated all hot water and drain pipes. Provide Hand towels accessible to handicapped. Install visual fire alarm signals for hearing im- paired. Other areas --Medical kits Place in handicapped accessible areas. 2. Areas to be addressed in the 1986 budget year: Structure Area of Non -Compliance (See attached evaluation sheets for corresponding questions) Corrective Action Recommended Street/Sanitation Building site #1,3 Provide reserved parking Department space(s) for handicapped. Also, improve walkway fron public parking area to building. Central Fire Station Women's Shelter Stairs and steps Restrooms #1 Water fountains #1 Building Sites #2,6 Stairs & steps #2 Restrooms #1-9 Water fountain #1,2,3 Doors and Doorways #1 Stairs and steps #3 Restrooms #4 Construct a handicap accessible ramp to building front door. Reconstruct restroom facilities to allow for handicapped usability. Provide an accessible water fountain or disposable cups, if feasible. Designate handicapped parking space(s). Construct accessible ramp to allow entrance to office area. Construct handrails at least 32 inches high for all stairways. Reconstruct restroom facilities to allow han- dicapped usability. Provide an accessible water fountain for disposable cups, if feasible. Reconstruct handicapped access ramp to allow for easier access. Extend all handrails at least 12 inches beyond the top am bottom step. Install handrails. • Asbell Park Gym Ramps #7 Public Library Lake Fayetteville Boat dock Wilson Park Lake Fayetteville South Pavilion Other areas -- Card catalog too high Book drop is inaccessible from parking facilities or drive through Dock walkway Water fountain Tennis courts Water fountain Babe Ruth Ball Field Building site #3 Construct a 6 foot clearance at the bottom of existing ramp. Place card catalog in areas accessible to the handicapped. Relocate book drop to an area accessible from handicapped parking facilities or driveway. Construct handrails to aide handicapped along walkway. Provide accessible water fountain. Reconstruct walkways and gates to provide access for handicapped individuals Provide accessible water fountain. Designate reserved handicapped parking spaces. • 3. Areas which we propose no changes at this time include those which would require an unrealistic amount of money compared to the total amount of benefits realized by the handicapped. Such as... 1. Light switches 1/2-1 inch too high; 2. Doorways 1-2 inches under the standard handicapped width; 3. Level spaces that do not extend a full 12 inches on either side of a doorway; 4. Steps with risers 1-2 inches over the 7 inch standard; 5. Ball field dugouts with a short step; and 6. Doorsills with a 1-2 inch rise. 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