R-2014-23 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, 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 Clermont 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 Clermont has completed a review of City-owned
facilities accessible to the public for Americans with Disabilities Act handicap
compliance; and
WHEREAS, The City of Clermont desires to make all City-owned public
facilities accessible to handicap individuals, and
WHEREAS, The City of Clermont 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 a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more
major life activities, has a record of such impairment, and is regarded as having such an
impairment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida as follows:
1. The City of Clermont hereby adopts the following 24 CFR Part 8 Self
Evaluation Plan; and
2. The City of Clermont hereby adopts the following 24 CFR Part 8
Transition Plan.
3. The City of Clermont hereby adopts the following Section 504
Compliance and Grievance Procedure.
4. The City of Clermont affirms the Americans with Disability Act
Coordinator as the person responsible for implementation of the Plan.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-23
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida, this 22nd day of July, 2014.
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CITY OF CLERMONT, 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 Clermont, Florida 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 Clerk's office in the
Clermont, City Hall and are available for public review and inspection, on the City's web site.
In an effort to comply with all the provisions as set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the City of Clermont, Florida herein establishes the following Grievance
Procedure by passage of Resolution No. 2014-23 dated July 8, 2014.
CITY OF CLERMONT ADA NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
I. POLICY STATEMENT.
The City of Clermont is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin individual handicap or
veteran status m any respect of employment, services,activities or programs.
The City of Clermont offers services, programs and activities for applicants, employees,
residents and visitors; Cl ty of Clermont services, programs and activities are those that are:
(a) operated by City of Clermont employees; (b) operated by appointed or elected City of
Clermont officials; (c) operated by an entity hired by the City of Clermont; and or (d)
funded,by the City. City services, programs and activities do not include events or activities
that are performed on City property by private organizations, businesses or individuals.
II. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING MODIFICATIONS TO CITY SERVICES,
PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES
The City of Clermont encourages anyone to request modifications to provide qualified
individual s with a disability better access to its services, programs or activities.
1. Anyone who would like to request a modification to a City service, program or activity
should contact the City's ADA Coordinator by using the contact form or information below.
Requests for auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication for qualified
individuals with a disability for public meetings should be directed to the City Clerk at
(352) 241-7331.
2. The ADA Coordinator shall respond to each request for modification in writing, within
a reasonable time of the request, and no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the request.
III. GRIEVANCE/COMPLAINT PROCEDURE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACTS
Consistent with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of Clermont has designated an individual as the
City's Title VI/ADA Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for accepting complaints
of discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs,
or benefits provided by the City of Clermont. Complaints shall be submitted in writing
within the following time frames.
Title VI: No later than 180 days from the date of the alleged discrimination.
ADA: No later than 60 days from the date of the alleged discrimination. Complaints shall
include the name, address, and phone number of the complainant, along with the location, date
and description of the problem. Complaints shall be processed in accordance with the applicable
law.
This process does not apply to complaints relating to employment by the City of Clermont. Other
procedures are available for these types of complaints.
To file a complaint, complete the form available on the City's website, at the City Clerk's office
located on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 685 W. Montrose Street, or contact:
Title VI/ADA Cooridnator
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will meet with the
complainant to discuss the issue and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the
meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing, and when 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 Clermont on the matter and options for resolution of the
complaint.
If such response does not satisfactorily resolve the matter, the complainant and/or his/her
designee may file an appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the response from the ADA
Coordinator. The appeal should be in writing and directed to the City Manager. The City
Manager or his designee will attempt to meet with the complainant within 15 calendar days of
receiving the appeal. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the City Manager or his designee
will respond in writing or in a format accessible to the complainant.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Florida this 22nd day of July,
2014.
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CLERMONT, FLORIDA
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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.
ADA Coordinator
D)Do written policies or practices limit the participation of mdividuals with handicaps?
Needed Changes
1)Notices(written) Y_ N X
2)Complamt Procedures Y N X
3)Eligibility Policy Y N X
4)Employment Policy Y_ NX
5)Transportation Y_ NX
6)Telephone Communications(TDD's) Y_ NX
7)Interpreters/Readers Y_ NX
8)Use of Contractors Y NX
9)Audio-Visual Preservations Y N X
10)Automated Electronic Equipment Y NX
11)Emergency Evacuation Y_ NX
12)Fair Housmg Y_ NX
E)Ways handicapped persons and other mterested persons have participated m the Self Evaluation Plan.
The Public Works Director for the City of Clermont who is familiar with all the City owned buildings
participated m the Self Evaluation process.
F)Recipients that employ 15 or more employees must mamtam 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 Clermont employs over 15 employees This information will be available to the public
upon request.
THE CITY OF CLERMONT
TRANSITION PLAN
SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS
CHANGES TO BE MADE ACCORDING TO FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Year 1 —
Public Works- 1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs with Brail
Palatlakaha Park- 1. Additional grab bars in bathrooms as needed for ADA
compliance
Historic Village- 1.Replace missing ADA Parking Sign
Trail Head- 1. Install ADA compliant Parking Signs
McKinney Park- 1. Install ADA compliant bathroom signs
Year 2—
Public Works- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
Police Department- 1.Level access route so that joints are smooth
Palatlakaha Park- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
West Beach Park- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbmg under wall hung sinks
Boat Ramp Park- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
Trail Head- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
Water Front Park- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
McKinney Park- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
Clarence Bishop
Memorial Field- 1. Install knee guards on exposed plumbing under wall hung sinks
Year 3—
Public Works- 1. Install ADA compliant handicap parking space to include stnping,
sign and access route
Palatlakaha Park- 1. Install ADA compliant hard surface viewing pad with access route to
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2. Install ADA compliant water fountain
THE CITY OF CLERMONT
TRANSITION PLAN CONTINUED
Year 3—
West Beach Park- 1. Install ADA compliant handicap parking space to include striping, sign
and route
2. Install ADA compliant access route to restrooms,picnic area,
playground and dock
3. Rework dock to bring it up to ADA compliance to include access
Kehlor Park- 1. Install ADA compliant handicap parking space to include striping, sign
and access route
2. Install ADA compliant access route to building and restrooms to
include ramps and door openings.
3. Install ADA compliant restrooms to include ADA compliant signs
McKinney Park- 1. Install ADA compliant handicap parking space to include striping, sign
and access route
2. Install ADA compliant access route to all facilities.
Lake Felter Park- 1. Install ADA compliant hard surface viewing pad with access route m
bleacher area
2.Install ADA compliant hard surface access route to playgrounds
3. Install ADA compliant water fountain
Hancock Park- 1. Install ADA compliant water fountain
Clarence Bishop
Memorial Field- 1. Install ADA compliant handicap parking space to include striping, sign
and access route
2.Install ADA compliant hard surface access route to bathrooms and
ADA compliant access route with ramps to covered bleacher area
3. Install ADA compliant bathroom doors and bathroom signs
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