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TC Resolution 22-13 Adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Appointing ADA Coordinator and ProceduresA Avon COLORADO RESOLUTION 22-13 ADOPTING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND APPOINTING ADA COORDINATOR AND PROCERURES WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted Resolution 93-1 on January 12, 1993, a resolution setting forth the Town's commitment to, and compliance with, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"); and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to restate and reaffirm its commitment to the underlying principles of the ADA; and WHEREAS, the Federal government enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to prevent discrimination of the physically and mentally disabled relating to employment and access to public facilities; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title II of the ADA the Town of Avon shall name an ADA Coordinator; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title II of the ADA the Town of Avon shall adopt a grievance procedure for resolving complaints alleging violation of Title II of the ADA; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title II of the ADA the Town of Avon shall publish notice to the public regarding the ADA; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Title II of the ADA the Town of Avon shall post the ADA coordinator's name, office address, and telephone number along with the ADA Notice and ADA grievance procedure on its website. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Avon Town Council hereby approves and installs the following: 1. The Deputy Town Manager is designated as the ADA Coordinator for the Town. 2. The Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a copy of which is posted to the Town's website, is adopted as the Town of Avon Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 3. The Town of Avon ADA Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a copy of which is attached hereto and as revised from time to time, is adopted as the grievance procedure for addressing complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of Resolution 22-13 ADOPTION OF ADA May 24, 2022 Page 1 of 4 disability in the provision of services, activities, programs or benefits by the Town of Avon. 4. In compliance with Federal and State laws as set forth above, the Town Council directs Town Staff to post the required information regarding the Co-ADA Coordinators Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Town of Avon Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act on its website and at such other locations as may be determined required or appropriate from time to time. ADOPTED May 24, 2022 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL G i 49 444 By: Attest: Sarah Smith Hym s,Mayor Resolution 22-13 ADOPTION OF ADA May 24, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Avon C O L O R A D O Non-discrimination Notice In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Town of Avon will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The Town of Avon 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 Town of Avon will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town of Avon programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Avon 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 welcomed in Town of Avon 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 Town of Avon, should contact the office of the Human Resources Director, who serves as the Town's ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the Town of Avon to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Town of Avon is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the Human Resources Director at 970.748.4005. The Town of Avon 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 not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Resolution 22-13 ADOPTION OF ADA May 24, 2022 Page 3 of 4 A avon C O L O R A D O Grievance Procedure under The Americans with Disabilities Act INTRODUCTION: This Grievance Procedure is established 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 Town of Avon. The Town of Avon Human Resources Director (including designee(s)) shall act as the ADA Coordinator. COMPLAINT: The complaining party ("Party") may submit a Complaint verbally or in writing. The Complaint shall contain information about the alleged discrimination such as description of the date, location, circumstances, actions and decisions which serve as the basis of the complaint and shall include the Party's information, including name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and. 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 must be submitted by the Parry (or Parry's designee) no later than sixty (6o) calendar days after the alleged violation to: Deputy Town Manager/ADA Coordinator Town of Avon 100 Mikaela Way PO Box 975 Avon, Colorado 81620 970.478.4005 The ADA Coordinator will meet with the Party to discuss the Complaint and the possible resolutions within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the complaint. This meeting may occur in - person, by telephone, or by video call. The ADA Coordinator will respond in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the grievant (e.g. large print, Braille, or audio tape). The response will explain the position of the Town of Avon and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. APPEAL: The Parry may appeal the decision of the ADA Coordinator within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the response to the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall schedule a hearing to review the complaint within forty-five (45) calendar days of receiving the appeal and shall provide at least five (5) days notice of the date, time and location of the appeal. The Town Manager shall render a decision in writing within fifteen (15) days of the hearing on the appeal. All written Complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Town Manager, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the Town of Avon for at least three (3) years. Resolution 22-13 ADOPTION OF ADA May 24, 2022 Page 4 of 4 TOWN OF AVON RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 1 SERIES OF 1993 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSIBILITY TO THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES OF THE TOWN OF AVON 0t Nt-15 WHEREAS,. the Town of Avon is a public entity covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"); and WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes'to reaffirm.its commitment to the purpose of the applicable provisions of the ADA, and the regulations implementing it; and WHEREAS, the Town Council additionally wishes to facilitate compliance with the laws and regulations of the ADA by -causing this resolution to be made available.to interested persons And to be published and otherwise disseminated to the public, and by designating.an individual=to coordinate .the Town's efforts'to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the same. ,NOW, THEREFORE, -BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Towri'of Avon; Section 1. Statement of Commitment The Town of Avon is committed to the applicable principles of the ADA. Section 2. Self Evaluation The Town of Avon shall, from the period of January 26, 1992, to January 26, 1993, evaluate its current services, policies and practices. Interested persons, including individuals with disabilities, are hereby requested to submit comments to the Town. Section 3. Coordinator Designated: The Town's Director of Municipal Services is hereby designated as the ADA Coordinator. The ADA Coordinator small coordinate the Town'.s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under the applicable laws and regulations. The ADA coordinator shall also cause to be investigated promptly any complaint or grievance communicated to the Town regarding the applicable laws and regulations.: The investigation and resolution of said grievance shall comply with the Town's established grievance procedure. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted as follows: Director 'of Municipal services Town of Avon P.O. Box 975 400 Benchmark Road Avon, CO 81620 Ph. (303) 949-4280 Fax (303) 949-9139 TDD (303) 949-6121 Section 4. Information to be made available A copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the applicable laws and regulations, and such other information as the ADA Coordinator finds necessary to. apprise persons of the protections against discrimination assured them under the applicable laws and regulations, shall be made available to applicants, participants, beneficiaries, and other interested persons in such manner as the ADA Coordinator determines necessary or appropriate. ADOPTED this 12th day of January 1993 0, Of .= -Mayor