HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-071 - Resolution to evaluate all city owned facilities for ADA complianceSponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 23-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF ALL CITY
OWNED FACILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND TO IMPLEMENT A
PLAN TO BRING ANY DEFICIENCIES INTO COMPLIANCE
WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") desires to ensure that it remains in
compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and that all residents and visitors
of the City feel accommodated; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City and its
residents to direct the Interim City Manager to conduct a thorough evaluation of all City -
owned facilities for any ADA deficiencies. The areas of concern and a plan to remediate
shall be presented to the City Commission within one hundred twenty (120) days of
passage of this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. RECITALS ADOPTED.
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby directs the Interim City
Manager to conduct an evaluation of all City owned facilities for compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act and to implement a plan to bring any
deficiencies into compliance within one hundred twenty (120) days of passage of
this Resolution.
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors, which do not affect the intent of this Resolution may be
authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review and approval by the
City Attorney, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same
with the City Clerk.
Resolution No. 23-071
SECTION 4. EFFkCTIVE DATE
This' Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval
of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of May,
TEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
'Bernadette Norris -Weeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Williams
Seconded by: Commissioner Bass
VOTE:
5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
John` aylor r., Mayor
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City of Opa-locka
Agenda Cover Memo
City
Manager:
Darvin Williams
CM Signature:
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Date:
05.24.2023
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Sponsor
Name
Mayor Taylor
Department:
City Commission
Short Title:
A resolution directing the Interim City Manager to conduct an evaluation of all public area in City owned
facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to implement a plan to bring any
deficiencies into compliance within 90 days.
Staff Summary:
The City would like to ensure that it remains in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and that
all residents and visitors of the city feel inclusive. Therefore, the Interim City Manager shall conduct a
thorough evaluation of all city -owned facilities for any ADA deficiencies. The areas of concern and a plan to
remediate shall be presented to the City Commission within 90 days.
Financial Impact -
Proposed Action:
It is recommended the City Commission approve legislation directing the Interim City Manager to conduct an
evaluation of all public area in City owned facilities for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and to implement a plan to bring any deficiencies into compliance within 90 days.
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