Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1656 ResolutionATT ST: DATED this A5 ---da y of October, Adgr 1e W. ra on, Ma y or Age ells, Cit y Clerk AS TO FORM: II\ ik Cit y Attorne y 1411 RESOLUTION NO. 1656 ‘A Resolution establishin g a g rievance procedure and transit ion plan in compliance with General Revenue Sharin g ; Handicapped Re gulations published in 31 CFR Part 51. WHEREAS, the Federal Office of Revenue Sharin g has issued its final rules concernin g prohibition a g ainst discrimination on the basis of handicaps and those re gulations became effective on October 17, 1983; and WHEREAS, said re gulations re quire for their compliance that the Cit y of Pasco establish a g rievance procedure which provides appropriate due process standards and provides for a prompt and e quitable resolution of complaints; and WHEREAS, compliance with said re gulations further re quire that the Cit y of Pasco adopt and complete a transition plan for the elimination of g overnmental pro g rams and facilities which create barriers to the handicapped; and WHEREAS, the "pro g ram director" for the Cit y of Pasco of handicapped compliance pro g rams has completed a proposed g rievance procedure and transition plan which the Council finds to be both appropriate and in compliance with said re gulations, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: The g rievance procedure for the resolution of complaints of the handicapped and the transition plan for the elimination of barriers to the handicapped in the g overnmental pro g rams and facilities of the Cit y of Pasco set forth in the attached plan for compliance with the g eneral revenue sharin g handicap re g ulations developed b y the Cit y of Pasco "pro g ram director" for handicapped compliance pro g rams, which plan is incorporated b y this reference herein as if specificall y set forth, is hereb y accepted and adopted b y the Pasco Cit y Council. SECTION 5 0 4 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The City of Pasco has adopted an internal grievance procedure pro- viding for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the Office of Revenue Sharing's (ORS) regulations (31 C.F R 51 55 (d)(2) implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U S C 794) Section 504 states, in part, that "no otherwise qualified handicapped individual . shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits, of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance n Complaints should be addressed to Webster U Jackson, Personnel/ Purchasing Supervisor, City of Pasco, P 0 Box 293, Pasco, Wa 99301, (509) 545-3444, who has been designated to coordinate Section 504 compliance efforts 1 A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations. 2 A complaint should be filed within fifteen (15) business days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation (Processing of allegations of discrimination occurring before this grievance procedure was in place will be considered on a case-by-case basis ) 3 An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a complaint The investigation will be conducted by Webster Jackson These rules contemplate informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint Under 31 C F.R. 51 55 (d)(2), the City of Pasco need not process complaints from applicants for employment or from applicants for admission to post-secondary educational institutions 4 A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of resolution, if any, shall be issued by Webster Jackson and a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than ten (10) business days after its filing. 5 The Section 504 coordinator shall maintain the files and records of the City of Pasco relating to the complaints filed 6 The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made within ten (10) business days to Webster Jackson. 7 The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pusuit of other remedies such as the filing of a Section 504 complaint with the Office of Revenue Sharing, U S Department of the Treasury. Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies 8. These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards, and to assure that the City of Pasco complies with Section 504 and the ORS regulations. ADDRESS 412 W Clark BUILDING City Hall DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE _ TION 10 BE TAKE PERSON RESPONS TARGET DATES Drinking fountain is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs Bathroom facilities are Replace existing drinking fountain with required one , I , Provide required space Webster Jackson WeDster Jackson June 1986 June 1986 not accessible in wheelchairs to persons in existing bathrooms at alternate location with proper signage ' or 1 , - 1 ADDRESS 1320 W Hopkins BUILDING Library DEPARTMENT FINANCE PERSON RESPONS INACCESSIBLE FEATURE Public telephone is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs Drinking fountain is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs. Bathroom facilities are not accessible to persons in wheelchairs No tactile identification on the regular bathroom doors for the visually impaired ACTION TO BE TAKEN Re-install to reguir height at 54 inches coin slot Lower to required height of 34 inches to top of fountain Enlarge doorway to the employee bathroom facilities to accomodate persons in wheelchairs and provide location' signage for the handi- capped Purchase needed signs and place in appropriate locations TARGET DATES June 1986 June 1986 June 1986 ed to Webster Jackson Webster Jackson Webster Jackson Webster Jackson June 1986 , BUILDING Community Center DEPARTMENT PARKS/RECREATION ADDRESS 1125 N. 4th INACCESSIBLE FEATURE ACTION TO BE TAKEN PERSON RESPONS TARGET DATES Bathroom facilities are not accessible to persons in wheelchairs Provide the required space in bathrooms to accoModate persons in wheelchairs by the removal of one portion Webster Jackson June 1986 , in each bathroom and place tactile signage on doors Drinking fountain is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs Replace existing drinking fountain with required one Webster Jackson June 1986 Bathroom mirrors are not accessible to persons in wheelchairs. Lower existing mirrors to required height of 40 inches to bottom of mirror. Webster Jackson June 1986 There is no accessible reserved parking for the disabled Locate a slot near the main entrance in the parking lot on the north side of the Center of required size. Reserve for use by disabled persons with proper signage Webster Jackson June 1986 ‘ , . , BUILDING E P N Facility DEPARTMENT PARKS/RECREATION ADDRESS 205 S Wehe RE ACTION TO BE TAKEN PERSON RESPONS. TARGET DATES Bathroom facilities are not accessible to persons in wheelchairs in the office area _ Provide required space for persons in wheelchairs and place proper signage on bathroom doors Webster Jackson June 1986 Multi-purpose area is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs. Extend sidewalk on the south side to gym floor exit door on the east side of the facility and provide proper signage Webster Jackson June 1986 Bathroom facilities in multi-purpose lobby area is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs Provide required space and signage in each bathroom Webster Jackson June 1986 There is no accessible reserved parking for the disabled Locate a slot near the main entrance and enlarge to 12' 6" wide. Reserve for use by disabled persons with proper signage Webster Jackson June 1986 J 4. V I ,