ADA TRANSITION PLAN TOWN OF DeMOTTE December 17, 2012
Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Transition Plan Development... 2 A. ADA Coordinator... 2 B. Grievance Procedure... 2 C. Self-Evaluation and Inventory... 3 D. Standards, Specifications, and Design Details... 4 E. Implementation... 4 Appendices A. Complaint/Grievance Form B. INDOT Standard Drawings for Curb Ramps, and Sidewalks C. Summary of Inventory and Recommendations Exhibits A. Scheduled Phasing of Improvements
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990 and later amended effective January 1, 2009. As written and implemented, the ADA provides comprehensive civil rights protections to persons with disabilities in the areas of employment, state and local government services, access to public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunication. The ADA is a companion civil rights legislation to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In order to be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such impairment. The ADA, however, does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered. The ADA is divided into five sections, covering the following topics: Title I: Employment Title II: Public Service (and Transportation) Title III: Public Accommodations (and Commercial Facilities) Title IV: Telecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions Title II, specifically prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against persons with disabilities or from excluding participation in or denying benefits of programs, services, or activities to a person with disabilities. It is under this title that this transition plan has been prepared. This transition plan is intended to outline the methods by which physical changes will be made to give effect to the non-discrimination policies described in Title II. 1 of 4
Transition Plan Development To ensure program accessibility for people with disability in the community, the Town of DeMotte has developed the following Transition Plan. A. ADA Coordinator: The Town of DeMotte has designated the Town Manager as the ADA Coordinator. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Town of Demotte to comply with Title II of the ADA and investigating any complaints that the Town of DeMotte has violated Title II. The ADA Coordinator s office is located at 112 Carnation Street SE, DeMotte, IN, 46310, phone number 219-987-3831. B. Grievance Procedure: The Grievance Procedure established herein is intended to adhere to the standards as outlined in the ADA. This procedure may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provisions of the services, activities, programs, or benefits provided by the Town of DeMotte. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant or a designated representative on behalf of the grievant within 60 days of the alleged violation. The complaint shall be submitted in writing to: ADA Coordinator DeMotte Town Hall 112 Carnation Street, SE DeMotte, IN 46310 Within 15 calendar days upon receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will make reasonable and practical attempts to meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The written response will explain the position of the Town of DeMotte and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. If the response by the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response. An appeal to the decision shall be submitted to the Town Council President. 2 of 4
Within 15 calendar days upon receipt of the complaint, the Town Council President will make reasonable and practical attempts to meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the Town Council President will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The written response will explain the position of the Town of DeMotte and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Town Council President and responses from these two offices will be retained by the Town of DeMotte for a minimum of three years. C. Self-Evaluation and Inventory: The Town of DeMotte has conducted an inventory of curb ramps and sidewalks using field visits supplemented by aerial photography. Many curb ramps and sidewalks do not currently meet ADA minimum requirements. The Town of DeMotte is committed to making all curb ramp and sidewalk areas accessible to all pedestrians, including those with disabilities. Sidewalks were evaluated for compliance with ADA requirements using several criteria including: Minimum width of 5 feet, or 4 feet with a 5 foot passing section spaced at 200 feet Maximum cross slope of 2% Maximum running slope of 5% without ramp or handrails Maximum vertical change in elevation level of ¼ (or ½ beveled edge) Curb ramps were evaluated for compliance with ADA requirements using several criteria including: Maximum running slope of 8.33% Maximum gutter counter slope of 5% Presence of full width approved detectable warning surface with contrasting color Presence of landings Flush transition to pavement All public curb ramps and sidewalks within the town, excepting those running parallel to a state road, were evaluated and those not meeting ADA requirements are listed in Appendix C. The Indiana Department of Transportation will be responsible for compliance of all crosswalks and curb ramps on all corners directly adjacent to state roads, including those curb ramps and cross walks running parallel to a state road. The public is encouraged to review the inventory in Appendix C and contact the ADA Coordinator noting any areas within the town that do not appear to meet the minimum ADA requirements, or appear to deny access to those with disabilities. The ADA Coordinator will review all received comments and determine if areas need to be added to the inventory of 3 of 4
sidewalk and curb ramps not meeting ADA requirements and included in the scheduled improvement or replacement plan. D. Standards, Specifications, and Design Details: The standards herein are intended to apply to all construction undertaken within the Town of DeMotte rights of way. The prevailing specifications and requirements for accessibility are hereby established as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG), dated July 26, 2011. The Town of DeMotte transition plan will also incorporate the Indiana Department of Transportation design guidelines, Standard Drawings, and Standard Specifications as guidelines for design and construction. A copy of the applicable Standard Drawings for curb ramps and sidewalk construction are included in Appendix B. E. Implementation: The Town of DeMotte intends to implement this transition plan effective the date of this document with improvements beginning in 2013. A copy of this document will be available on the Town s website. In an effort to ensure accessibility of all public curb ramps and sidewalks, the Town of DeMotte is committed to replacing all that do not meet minimum ADA requirements. It is not economically feasible for all sidewalks and curb ramps to be upgraded to meet or exceed minimum ADA requirements at one time. Therefore a phased schedule will be used for implementation of improving or replacing areas over a period of time using a priority based on the type of obstacle to accessibility, the volume of anticipated usage of the route, and proximity to public buildings. All work will be done using general funds. An estimate of $1,500 per curb ramp installation or reconstruction, $20 per foot of sidewalk replacement, $15 per foot of new sidewalk installation will be used for budgeting purposes. Accessibility of public facilities will be done by making yearly improvements according to the phases established in Exhibit A of this document. The improvements are scheduled to be done either by the Town s own forces or obtaining bids to complete the work. The public is encouraged to contact the ADA Coordinator with comments or concerns regarding the prioritization, phasing and schedule of improvements. The ADA Coordinator will review all received comments and will determine any adjustments to the prioritization and schedule of improvements and replacements. The Town Council will also periodically review the guidelines as set forth in this ADA Transition Plan, amending this document as necessary. Furthermore, as a matter of policy, this document will be reviewed and updated within a maximum of five years of implementation in light of new information or standards, and at intervals no more than every five years thereafter. 4 of 4
APPENDIX A COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE FORM
ADA/Section 504 Transition Plan for Public RightofWay Complaint / Grievance Form Grievant Information: Grievant Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Alternative Phone: ( ) EMail: Person Preparing Complaint Relationship to Grievant (if different from Grievant): Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) EMail: Alternative Phone: ( ) Please specify any location(s) related to the complaint or grievance (if applicable): Please provide a complete description of the specific complaint or grievance:
Please state what you think should be done to resolve the complaint or grievance: Please attach additional pages as needed. Signature: Date: Please return to: ADA Coordinator, Town of DeMotte, 112 Carnation Street SE, DeMotte, IN 46310, or via fax 219-987-3836. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided in completing this Form or copies of the form will be provided in alternative formats. Contact the ADA Coordinator at the address listed above or via telephone 219-987-3831.
APPENDIX B INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR CURB, CURB RAMPS, AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX C SUMMARY OF INVENTORY AND COST OF IMPROVEMENTS
Anticipated Cost by Phase Phase Anticipated Cost Sidewalk Curb Ramp Total 1 $88,300 $4,500 $92,800 2 $7,800 $0 $7,800 3 $6,400 $0 $6,400 4 $28,200 $0 $28,200 5 $33,600 $6,000 $39,600 6 $21,200 $3,000 $24,200 7 $33,200 $0 $33,200 8 $32,400 $0 $32,400 9 $20,400 $0 $20,400 10 $7,800 $0 $7,800 11 $27,000 $3,000 $30,000 12 $9,400 $3,000 $12,400 13 $54,150 $0 $54,150 14 $48,950 $0 $48,950 15 $44,050 $0 $44,050 16 $8,800 $21,000 $29,800 17 $42,350 $0 $42,350 18 $24,500 $0 $24,500 19 $20,125 $0 $20,125 20 $40,250 $0 $40,250 21 $7,800 $0 $7,800 22 $48,200 $6,000 $54,200 23 $30,500 $9,000 $39,500 24 $41,400 $3,000 $44,400 25 $20,400 $0 $20,400 26 $46,025 $0 $46,025 27 $46,400 $21,000 $67,400 28 $63,400 $21,000 $84,400 29 $59,650 $15,000 $74,650 30 $36,000 $3,000 $39,000 31 $14,600 $7,500 $22,100 32 $46,750 $0 $46,750 33 $0 $27,000 $27,000 34 $7,600 $34,500 $42,100 Total $1,067,600 $187,500 $1,255,100 Appendix C1-1
Sidewalk Improvement and Replacement Location and Anticipated Cost Street Location Length of Sidewalk below ADA Requirements # of Locations # of Obstacles Cost Phase Comments From To Width < 5' Heaved /Settled Cross Slope > 2% Running Slope > 5% Missing Sidewalk of change in Level in Sidewalk 17th Street Azalea Street Begonia Street $0-17th Street Begonia Street Carnation Street $0-17th Street Carnation Street Daisy Street $0-17th Street Daisy Street Elderberry Street $0-17th Street Elderberry Street Forsythia Street $0-17th Street Forsythia Street Gardenia Street $0-15th Street Juniper Street Birch Street $0-12th Street Hickory Street Cul-de-sac $0-11th Place Hickory Street Cul-de-sac 20 $400 34 11th Circle 11th Circle and 9th Circle 3840 460 $83,700 1 10th Place Hickory Street Cul-de-sac 1 $200 34 10th Street Begonia Street Carnation Street 620 $12,400 5 9th Street Hickory Street Dogwood Street 1 $200 34 9th Street Birch Street Almond Street 240 $4,800 2 9th Street Almond Street Halleck Street 150 2 $3,000 2 9th Street Halleck Street Azalea Street $0-8th Street Halleck Street Birch Street 240 2 $4,800 8 8th Place Hickory Street End 2 $400 34 7th Street Fir Street Elm Street 750 2 $15,000 29 7th Street Elm Street Dogwood Street 540 $10,800 28 7th Street Dogwood Street Cedar Street 560 $11,200 11 7th Street Cedar Street Birch Street 390 1 $7,800 10 7th Street Halleck Street Azalea Street 140 20 3 $2,800 30 6th Street Golden Rain Street Fir Street 760 $15,200 30 6th Street Fir Street Elm Street 540 30 $10,800 29 6th Street Elm Street Dogwood Street 540 15 $10,800 28 6th Street Dogwood Street Cedar Street 140 $2,800 27 5th Street Begonia Street Carnation Street 170 $3,400 8 4th Street Forsythia Street Gardenia Street 110 $2,200 31 4th Street Gardenia Street Cul-de-sac $0-3rd Street Ironwood Street End $0 - Division Street Dogwood Street Almond Street $0 - Division Street Halleck Street Carnation Street 1390 150 50 25 4 $27,800 4 2nd Avenue Golden Rain Street Dogwood Street 950 25 75 4 3 $20,125 19 Appendix C2-1
Sidewalk Improvement and Replacement Location and Anticipated Cost Street Location Length of Sidewalk below ADA Requirements # of Locations # of Obstacles Cost Phase Comments From To Width < 5' Heaved /Settled Cross Slope > 2% Running Slope > 5% Missing Sidewalk of change in Level in Sidewalk 2nd Avenue Begonia Street Carnation Street 700 40 20 1 $14,000 7 3rd Avenue Golden Rain Street Cedar Street 1570 10 25 130 1 $33,350 17 3rd Avenue Cedar Street Birch Street 450 $9,000 17 3rd Avenue Birch Street Almond Street 310 $6,200 12 3rd Avenue Almond Street Halleck Street 160 $3,200 12 3rd Avenue Halleck Street Begonia Street 480 3 $9,600 6 3rd Avenue Begonia Street Carnation Street 580 150 1 $11,600 6 4th Avenue East of Juniper St. Juniper Street $0-4th Avenue Juniper Street Ironwood Street $0 - Complete gaps during development 4th Avenue Ironwood Street Hickory Street 140 $0 - Complete gaps during development 4th Avenue Hickory Street Golden Rain Street 150 $3,000 24 4th Avenue Golden Rain Street Dogwood Street 1320 380 3 1 $32,100 20 6th Avenue Hickory Street Fir Street 800 60 $16,900 23 6th Avenue Fir Street Elm Street 710 $14,200 22 6th Avenue Elm Street Dogwood Street 320 $6,400 22 6th Avenue Cedar Street Birch Street 120 $2,400 16 6th Avenue Almond Street Halleck Street 320 20 3 $6,400 16 8th Avenue Dogwood Street Almond Street 750 $15,000 25 8th Avenue Halleck Street Daisy Street 270 $5,400 25 Juniper Street Division Street 4th Avenue 170 $0 - Complete gaps during development Juniper Street 4th Avenue 6th Avenue 310 $0 - Complete gaps during development Juniper Street 6th Avenue 8th Avenue $0 - Ironwood Street 5th Street Division Street 260 $5,200 34 Ironwood Street Division Street 4th Avenue 230 $0 - Complete gaps during development Ironwood Street 4th Avenue 6th Avenue 280 $0 - Complete gaps during development Ironwood Street 6th Avenue 8th Avenue $0 - Hickory Street Field of Dreams 11th Street $0 - Hickory Street 11th Street 9th Street 1 1 $400 34 Hickory Street Division Street 4th Avenue 450 $9,000 24 Hickory Street 4th Avenue 6th Avenue 1320 200 $29,400 24 Hickory Street 6th Avenue 8th Avenue 680 1 $13,600 23 Golden Rain Street 6th Street 5th Street 690 $13,800 30 Golden Rain Street Division Street 4th Avenue 1150 50 200 100 1 $24,500 18 Golden Rain Street 4th Avenue Cul-de-sac 340 90 $8,150 20 Fir Street 7th Street 6th Street 690 110 $15,450 29 Fir Street 6th Street 5th Street 920 2 $18,400 29 Fir Street Cul-de-sac 6th Avenue 520 1 1 $10,400 22 Elm Street Cul-de-sac 7th Street 380 $7,600 28 Elm Street 7th Street 6th Street 800 $16,000 28 Elm Street 6th Street 5th Street 910 1 $18,200 28 Appendix C2-2
Curb Ramp Improvement and Replacement Location and Anticipated Cost Intersection Number of Ramps Cost Phase East/West Street North/South Street to be Replaced 4th Avenue Juniper Street 6 $9,000 34 4th Avenue Ironwood Street 6 $9,000 34 Division Street Ironwood Street 1 $1,500 34 3rd Street Ironwood Street 2 $3,000 34 6th Avenue Hickory Street 6 $9,000 23 4th Avenue Hickory Street 2 $3,000 24 6th Avenue Fir Street 2 $3,000 22 6th Avenue Elm Street 2 $3,000 22 6th Avenue Cedar Street 4 $6,000 16 6th Avenue Birch Street 6 $9,000 16 6th Avenue Almond Street 4 $6,000 16 3rd Avenue Almond Street 2 $3,000 12 3rd Avenue Carnation Circle 2 $3,000 6 4th Ct. Avenue Elderberry Street 1 $1,500 31 4th Ct. Avenue Forsythia Street 4 $6,000 31 10th Street Begonia Street 2 $3,000 5 9th Circle Street Carnation Street 1 $1,500 1 10th Street Carnation Street 2 $3,000 5 11th Circle Street Daisy Street 2 $3,000 1 12th Place Hickory Street 2 $3,000 34 11th Place Hickory Street 2 $3,000 34 10th Place Hickory Street 2 $3,000 34 8th Place Hickory Street 2 $3,000 34 7th Street Cedar Street 2 $3,000 11 7th Street Dogwood Street 6 $9,000 27 7th Street Elm Street 6 $9,000 28 7th Street Fir Street 2 $3,000 29 6th Street Golden Rain Street 2 $3,000 30 6th Street Fir Street 8 $12,000 29 6th Street Elm Street 8 $12,000 28 6th Street Dogwood Street 8 $12,000 27 19th Street Daisy Street 2 $3,000 33 19th Street Forsythia Street 6 $9,000 33 18th Street Forsythia Street 2 $3,000 33 17th Street Forsythia Street 2 $3,000 33 17th Street Elderberry Street 4 $6,000 33 17th Street Daisy Street 2 $3,000 33 Appendix C3-1
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