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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 15-132 ADA ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB 15-132 Meeting Date July 23, 2015 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION  SUBJECT: A Proclamation of Recommitment to Full Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act On the 25th Anniversary of the Act Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter   Mayor / Council     City Manager     Clerk  Originator   Treasurer     Community Development     Police Department     Public Works     Golf Course    COST IMPACT: n/a Parks and Recreation    FUNDING SOURCE: n/a Airport      Library    TIMELINE: n/a Information Systems      Grant Coordinator    SUMMARY STATEMENT: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. It is the purpose of this Act to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It is also the purpose of this Act to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA has expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers and changing perceptions, and promoted full participation in their community, city, county, state, country, and life.  RECOMMENDED ACTION: Proclaim Friday, July 24, 2015, to be Americans With Disabilities Act Awareness Day and authorize the Mayor to sign the proclamation.  RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION  MEETING DATE ACTION