2024-R-30 - AccessibiliyRESOLUTION NO.2024-R-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA UPDATING COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 504
OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, ADOPTING
A HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY SELF EVALUATION
PLAN, ADOPTING A TRANSITION PLAN FOR
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY AND ADOPTING A
SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, The City of Edgewater desires to comply with the Section 504 Handicap
Accessibility Requirements of the Community Development Block Grant programs and have all
publicly accessible City owned facilities made handicap accessible; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edgewater has completed a review of City -owned facilities
accessible to the public for ADA handicap compliance; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edgewater desires to make all City -owned public facilities
accessible to Handicap individuals, and
WHEREAS, The City of Edgewater is establishing a Complaint and Grievance Procedure
to process any complaints including those relating to handicap accessibility, -.the treatment: of
handicapped individuals and to elimination discrimination against any person who: has- physical
or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activtties, has -a --record of
such impairment, and/or is regarded as having such an impairment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts 24 CFR Part 8 Transition Plan, a copy of
which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts 24 CFR Part 8 Self Evaluation Plan, a copy
of which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B"
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Section 3. The City Council hereby adopts Section 504 Compliance and Grievance
Procedure, a copy of which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "C".
Section 4. The City Council hereby affirms the City Manager as the person responsible
for implementation of the Plan.
Section 5. Conflicting Provisions. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability and Applicability. If any portion of this resolution is for any
reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this resolution. If this resolution or any provisions thereof shall be held to be
inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any
other person, property, or circumstance.
Section 7. Adoption and Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon
adoption.
ITRASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this [Lhday of V�IIC'►; 2024.
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Aaron R. of , Ci Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION -TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF EDGEWATER
A. List structures (facilities) in which programs and activities are conducted. (Particularly where public meetings are held)
B. Determine if there are physical barriers to program participation? YES or NO.
STRUCTURES
Access
Outside
Parking
Curb
Ramps
Ext.
Int.
Elev
Lifts
Restrooms
Fountains
Warn
Assem
Telephones
NEEDED CHANGES
Route
walks
cuts
doors
doors
signal
areas
1. Need plumbing shields
on exposed plumbing
PARKS & RECREATION
under restroom sink
DEPARTMENT OFFICE
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
2. Need ADA compliant
restroom signs with
1108 S. Ridgewood Ave
braille at proper height
and location
YMCA BUILDING
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
No
No
No
No
N/A
No Changes Needed
148 W. Turgot Ave
HAWKS PARK BASEBALL
Need ADA compliant
COMPLEX
No
No
No
No
N/A
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
restroom signs with braille at
proper height and location
146 W. Turgot Ave
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24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION - TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF EDGEWATER
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A. List structures (facilities) in which programs and activities are conducted. (Particularly where public meetings are held)
B. Determine if there are Dhvsical barriers to aroorarn participation? YES or NO.
STRUCTURES
Access
Route
Outside
walks
Parking
Curb
cuts
Ramps
Ext.
doors
Int.
doors
Elev
Lifts
Restrooms
Fountains
Warn
signal
Assem
areas
Telephones
NEEDED CHANGES
1. Need ADA compliant Hard
ROTARY PARK
surface access route from
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
NIA
NIA
Yes
No
No
No
NIA
walkway to basketball court.
902 W. Park Ave
2. Need plumbing shields on
exposed plumbing under
bathroom sinks
ANIMAL
1. Need ADA compliant interior
SHELTER
door handles
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
N/A
NIA
2. Need ADA compliant
605 Mango Tree
restroom signs with braille at
Dr.
proper height and location
CITY HALL
CHAMBER
1. Need ADA compliant
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
restroom signs with braille at
102 N. Riverside
proper height and location
Dr.
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SELF EVALUATION - TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF EDGEWATER
Page ##4
A. List structures (facilities) in which programs and activities are conducted. (Particularly where public meetings are held)
B. Determine if there are physical barriers to program participation? YES or NO.
STRUCTURES
Access
Route
Outside
walks
Parking
Curb
cuts
Ramps
Ext.
doors
Int.
doors
Elev.
Lifts
Restrooms
Fountains
Warn
signal
Assem
areas
Telephone
s
NEEDED CHANGES
L Need ADA compliant hard
surface parking with striping
and sign.
2. Needs ADA compliant access
route from parking to
VETERANS
walkway.
PARK
3. Need ADA compliant rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
NIA
NIA
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
grab bar behind commodes.
1811 S. Riverside
4. Need plumbing shields on
Dr..
exposed plumbing under
bathroom sinks.
5. Need ADA compliant
restroom signs with braille at
proper height and location
1. Need ADA compliant
restroom signs with braille at
WHISTLE STOP
proper height and location
PARK
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
651 Roberts Rd..
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24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION - TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF EDGEWATER
Page #S
A. List structures (facilities) in which programs and activities are conducted. (Particularly where public meetings are held)
B. Determine if there are physical barriers to program participation? YES or NO.
STRUCTURES
Access
Route
Outside
walks
Parking
Curb
cuts
Ramps
Ext.
doors
Int.
doors
E1ev
Luis
Restrooms
Fountains
Warn
signal
Assem
areas
Telephones
NEEDED CHANGES
HAWKS PARK
1. Need ADA compliant restroom
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
signs with braille at proper
1108 S. Ridgewood
height and location
Ave
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24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION - TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF
EDGEWATER
Page #6
C. The schedule for taking steps necessary to make needed changes
Year 1 —
Parks & Recreation Department Office
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom
sinks
2. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Hawks Park Baseball Complex
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Rotary Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom
sinks
Animal Shelter
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
City Hall
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Kennedy Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom
sinks
Men ard May Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom
sinks
Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Veterans Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom
sinks
2. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
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24 CFR PART 8
Page #7
C. The schedule for taking steps necessary to make needed changes (continued):
Year 1 (continued) —
Whistle Stop Park
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Hawks Park
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Year 2 —
Rotary Park
1. Install ADA compliant access route from walkway to basketball court
Animal Shelter
1. Install ADA compliant interior door handles
Kennedy Park
1. Install ADA compliant grab bars behind commodes
Veterans Park
1. Install ADA compliant hard surface parking with striping and sign
2. Install hard surface access route from parking to walkway
3. Install ADA compliant grab bars behind commodes
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24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION - TRANSITION PLAN LOCALITY NAME: CITY OF
EDGEWATER
Page #8
D. The official responsible for implementation is: Ci , Manager
E. The person(s) or groups with whose assistance the plan was developed: Fred Fox Enterprises,
Inc.
F. This Transition Plan for complying with 24 CFR part 8 was made public by:
1. Posting on bulletin board.
2. Making the public aware of its availability.
DATE APPROVED BY RESOLUTION #
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY OF EDGEWATER
24 CFR PART 8
SELF EVALUATION PLAN
A. Program and Activities Conducted:
PROGRAMS PURPOSE
CDBG To make infrastructure improvements to City owned facilities
B. The Policies and Practices that govern the above programs and activities:
1. Outreach and Communications
2. Complaint Procedures
3. Eligibility and Admission Criteria
4. Employment Policy
5. Physical Accommodations
6. Fair Housing Ordinance
C. Person responsible for Evaluation:
Facilities Administrator
D. Do written policies or practices limit the participation of individuals with handicaps?
Needed Changes
1. Notices (written)
Y
N
X
2. Complaint Procedures
Y
N
X
3. Eligibility Policy
Y
N
X
4. Employment Policy
Y
N
X
5. Transportation
Y
N
X
6. Telephone Communications (TDD's)
Y
N
�X
7. Interpreters/Readers
Y
N
X
8. Use of Contractors
Y
N
X
9. Audio -Visual Preservations
Y
N
X
10. Automated Electronic Equipment
Y
N
X
11. Emergency Evacuation
Y
N
X
12. Fair Housing
Y
N
X
E. Ways handicapped persons and other interested persons have participated in the Self Evaluation Plan.
City staff who are familiar with all the City owned buildings and citizens requested accessibility
needs participated in the Self Evaluation process.
F. Recipients that employ 15 or more employees must maintain on file and make the information
available to the public upon request. File must be kept for at least six (6) years.
The City of Edgewater employs more than 15 employees and will make this information available
to the public upon request.
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
TRANSITION PLAN
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
CHANGES TO BE MADE ACCORDING TO FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Year 1 —
Parks & Recreation Department Office
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom sinks
2. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Hawks Park Baseball Complex
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Rotary Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom sinks
Animal Shelter
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
City Hall
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Kennedy Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom sinks
Menard May Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom sinks
2. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Veterans Park
1. Install ADA compliant plumbing shields to exposed plumbing under bathroom sinks
2. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Whistle Stop Park
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Hawks Park
1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
TRANSITION PLAN
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
PAGE 2
CHANGES TO BE MADE ACCORDING TO FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Year 2 —
Rotary Park
1. Install ADA compliant access route from walkway to basketball court
Animal Shelter
1. Install ADA compliant interior door handles
Kennedy Park
1. Install ADA compliant grab bars behind commodes
Veterans Park
1. Install ADA compliant hard surface parking with striping and sign
2. Install hard surface access route from parking to walkway
3. Install ADA compliant grab bars behind commodes
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EXHIBIT "C"
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provides that no qualified disabled person shall,
solely on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with Federal
financial assistance. The City of Edgewater has completed its Section 504 Self Evaluation Guide and its
Transition Plan which details the modifications/corrective actions needed to allow handicap accessibility
relative to the City's public buildings and facilities. The Self Evaluation Guide and Transition Plan are
on file in the City Manager's office in the City of Edgewater, City Hall and are available for public review
and inspection, upon request.
In an effort to comply with all the provisions as set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, The City of Edgewater herein establishes the following Grievance Procedure by passage of
Resolution No. dated .2024
1. The City of Edgewater, Florida has completed its Section 504 Self Evaluation Guide and has
determined to what extent its public facilities, employment practices, communications
system, programs, and services are accessible to handicapped individuals.
2. The City of Edgewater, Florida has appointed its City Manager as its Section 504
Coordinator. The Section 504 Coordinator shall be responsible for the City's overall
compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and further shall coordinate
the implementation of the Transition Plan with the respective City Departments.
3. It is the Policy of the City of Edgewater to eliminate discrimination against any person who:
has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities,
has a record of such impairment, and/or is regarded as having such an impairment.
4. Any handicapped person or groups representing handicapped persons that feel that a
grievance is warranted relative to accessibility to handicapped persons in public facilities,
employment practices, communication systems, programs, services, etc. under the direct
control of the City shall submit said grievance in writing to the City Manager's Office
5. The City Manager shall coordinate the response to the grievance with the Section 504
Coordinator and shall issue the City's response within thirty (30) days of receipt of said
grievance. If the person/group feels that his/her complaint has not been sufficiently addressed
by the City Manager, an appeal may be made to the City Council. The City Council shall
render its decision relative to the grievance within thirty (30) days of hearing the complaint.
At any point, the aggrieved may register a complaint with the Florida Department of
Commerce, 107 East Madison Street -MSC 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 the CDBG
overseeing agency in place at the time of the complaint.
6. All complaints registered at the local level shall have a response from the City Council or
City Manager within sixty (60) days of the lodging of the complaint and/or appeal. In the
event the aggrieved has exhausted all appeals without a decision satisfactory to
himself/herself, he/she may pursue other legal channels in an attempt to achieve satisfaction.
7. A file of all "written" grievances and/or complaints and the City's response to said
grievance/complaint shall be maintained and available for public inspection upon request.
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