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HomeMy Public PortalAbout017-2012 - ADA Policies and ProceduresBOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 17 -2012 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHEREAS, In accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Richmond utilizes policies and procedures in order to continue to remain in compliance with the ADA and in order to continue to receive federal funding; and WHEREAS, Said policies and procedures outlining the City's anti - discrimination goals as well as procedures for responses to complaints and grievances have been posted in various locations around the City's public buildings and have been or will be continually released to the local media as public service announcements, and said policies and procedures are attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Richmond that the Board of Public Works and Safety approve the policies and procedures set forth in Exhibit A in order that the City of Richmond may affirm, approve, and adopt said policies and procedures in order to continue to remain in compliance with the ADA. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana, that said Board hereby affirms, approves, and adopts said ADA policies and procedures attached as Exhibit A. Passed and adopted this / _ day of A0 , 2012, by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Richmond, Indiana. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY ,/ Z/4 , aw� Vicki Robinson, President Approved: Dian Lawson, Member Anthony L. Fo r, II, Member ��14 1�� Sally Hutton, M yor CITY OF RICHMOND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 50 NORTH FIFTH STREET, RICHMOND, INDIANA 47374 PHONE (765) 983 -7244 FAX(765)983-7366 E -MAIL: soberson@richmondindiana.gov NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SALLY HUTrON Mavor D. Sue Roberson Director In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of Richmond, Indiana, will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The City of Richmond, Indiana does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: The City of Richmond will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City of Richmond programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communication accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City of Richmond will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcome in the City of Richmond offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of Richmond, should contact the office of D. Sue Roberson, ADA Coordinator, by telephone (765- 983 -7244) or email { srobersonCa)richmondindiana.gov ) as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the City of Richmond, Indiana, to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of it programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complains that a program, service or activity of the City of Richmond, Indiana, is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to D. Sue Roberson, ADA Coordinator, 50 North 5 Street, Richmond, IN 47374, telephone 765- 983 -7244, or email sroberson i richmondindiana.gov . The City of Richmond, Indiana, will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids /services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. EXHIBIT - 6L - PAGE F a- CITY OF RICHMOND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 50 NORTH FIFTH STREET, RICHMOND, INDIANA 47374 PHONE (765) 983 -7244 FAX (765) 983 -7366 E -MAIL: sroberson @riclimondindiana.gov City of Richmond, Indiana Grievance Procedure Under The American with Disabilities Act SALLY HUTTON Mavor D. Sue Roberson Director This Grievance Procedure is established for the City of Richmond, Indiana, to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( "ADA "). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of Richmond, Indiana. The City's Personnel Policy governs employment- related complaints of disability discrimination. 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 and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to: D. Sue Roberson ADA Coordination/Director of Human Resources City of Richmond, Indiana 50 North Fifth Street Richmond, IN 47374 Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, D. Sue Roberson as ADA Coordinator, or her designee, will meet with complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, D. Sue Roberson as ADA Coordinator, or her designee, will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of Richmond, Indiana, and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. If the response by D. Sue Roberson as ADA Coordinator, or her designee, does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and /or his /her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendars days after receipt of the response to the Mayor, Sally Hutton, or her designee, will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the Mayor, Sally Hutton, or her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint. FJ(HIBIT,, PA G` - "