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INF9RMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7879
;V0_01?71"'.-1 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council December 6, 1994
,oil ADA Status Update
Requirements of -the Law
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a broad
federal civil rights law enforced by the Department of Justice and
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) . It mandates
that cities make their programs, policies and employment practices
accessible to people with disabilities by addressing structural and
communication barriers.
The City Council approved the federally mandated City of Fort Worth
Transition Plan, addressing structural changes on July 21, 1992,
and the Self Evaluation Plan, addressing policy, employment and
communication areas, by the regulatory deadline of January 26,
1993. The law requires all structural changes identified in the
Transition Plan be completed by January 26, 1995.
Citizen Involvement
The City's approach to establishing and implementing both the
Transition Plan and Self Evaluation Plan has taken advantage of the
vast amount of interest and expertise of the disability community
and the agencies which serve it. Citizen involvement has included:
training our employees who performed the initial facility surveys;
assisting in the surveys and performing quality checks; and
participating in at least monthly meetings for two years with staff
to implement thb Transition Plan. Citizen volunteers also have
helped train staff and have participated in focus groups.
Accomplishments to Date
When the City Council approved the Transition Plan in July 1992,
$1,000,000 was set aside to begin implementation. A total of
$3,000,000 was estimated in 1992 for full compliance prior to the
hiring of architects and securing of estimates. To date $2,000,000
has been spent, encumbered, or committed as indicated in the
attached ADA budget summary. Work completed or in progress
* 660 curb cuts have been installed or are in the contract
approval process
* 103 city parking lots restriped and signed for
accessibility
* 52 restrooms renovated in 26 buildings
* 2, 853 ADA format engraved signs and 282 aluminum parking
lot signs produced And installed
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29 TTY/TDD1s (text telephone for the deaf and speech
impaired) purchased; 9 of these are public pay TDD/TTY's
A braille embosser was purchased and placed in the Word
Processing Division for city wide use; $138, 000 of high and
low tech equipment i.e. Computer Dynix upgrade, Closed
Caption decoders, magnifying glasses, bookstands,
adjustable tables, etc. for the Library Dept. have been
purchased
Assistive listening devices (equipment to address
communication barriers) were purchased for Will Rogers
Memorial Complex, the Botanic Garden Conservatory, the Fort
Worth Public Library, the Municipal Courts, and City Hall
for a cost of approximately $26,000
The Public Safety Building (PSB) had a new stair lift
installed; the second floor courtroom is now accessible;
the concrete driveway at the back of the PSB has been
replaced
1800 City employees trained in the ADA and disability
awareness; 60 employees in Municipal Court to be trained
within the next two weeks
Work Still to be Completed
Most of the remaining City facilities needing structural changes
are in six contracts which will all be in the advertisement,
bidding, or council approval process by the statuatory deadline of
January 26, 1995.
Funding History and Proposed Strategy
on July 21, 1992, the City Council approved the transfer of
$1,000, 000 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially
Funded Capital Projects fund to pay for expenses associated with
the implementation of the City of Fort Worth's Transition Plan.
On April 19, 1994 the Council transferred an additional $499,200 to
finance ADA related projects during the second and third quarters
of FY 1993-94. On September 20, 1994 , $569, 900 was transferred
from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund for use during the first
quarter of the 1994-95 fiscal year.
Funds have been transf erred on an as-needed basis since that time.
Total remaining costs at this time are estimated at $1,644,000.
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Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo is one of the City of Fort Worth's most visited
facilities. Last year, 1,068,000 persons visited the zoo.
As part of complying with the City of Fort Worth ADA Transition
Plan, Federico and Associates, one of the two City-hired
architectural firms was assigned to assess access at the zoo. It
quickly became apparent that while restroom facilities were
inadequate throughout, the largest problem at the zoo was pathways.
These older pathways predate the transfer of Zoo management by the
City of Fort Worth to the Zoo Association. New boardwalks
installed by the Zoo Association since i.e. , before zoo management
was transferred to the Zoo Association generally meet the
guidelines. However, large areas of the pre-existing circulation
route are deemed inaccessible. A civil engineer was consulted and
then a cost estimator to gain specificity of pathway solutions and
costs.
While bids will be opened on Thursday, December 8, 1994, it is
estimated that the City's portion of remedial costs will be
$585 000.
The Zoo's costs for landscaping, program access, and removal of.
barriers associated with improvements since assuming Zoo management
is s estimated at a cost of $70,000. The Zoo Association
installation of major boardwalks has helped avoid even greater
pathway costs than are now anticipated.
A great deal of input and review has been provided by persons with
disabilities on the Access Subcommittee of the Mayor's Committee on
Persons with Disabilities.
The Zoo plan will be presented to the City Council for review at
its work session on December 6, 1994.
A summary of the $2,000,000 ADA budget allocation to date and a
chronology of Council presentations and actions on the ADA are
attached. If the City Council desires additional information, it
will be provided upon request.
Bob Terrell
City Manager
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A CHRONOLOGY OF ACTIVITIES
November 28, 1994
DATE PRESENTATION OR COUNCIL ACTION
October 1, 1991 Presentation of Informal Report No. 7556
"Americans with Disabilities Act"
Summary of the Law and Suggested Steps for
Implementation
January 28, 1992 Presentation of Informal Report No. 7577
"Americans with Disabilities Act Update"
March 17, 1992 Presentation of Informal Report No. 7591
"Americans with Disabilities Act Transition
Plan"
Presentation with recommendation for actions
and time frames to complete the City's
Transition Plan
July 7, 1992 Informal Report No. 7626 "Americans with
Disabilities Act"
Presentation on Proposed Transition Plan
July 21, 1992 Council approved M&C G-9742 "Transfer of Funds
from Capital Projects Reserve Fund for
compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act" (ADA)
July 21, 1992 Council approved M&C G-9743 "City of Fort
Worth ADA Transition Plan"
January 12, 1992 Council given Informal Report No. 7672 "ADA
Self-Evaluation" in Council packet
January 26, 1993 Presentation on Informal Report No. 7677 "ADA
Transition Plan Status Update"
January 26, 1993 Council approved M&C G-10015 "ADA Self
Evaluation Plan"
January 19, 1993 Council approved M&C C-13666 "Award of
Contract for ADA Curb Ramp Accessibility
Improvements, Contract II (Project No.
030017003000 ) -
February 2, 1993 Council approved M&C C-13685 "Award of
Contract with Jim Bowman. Construction Co. ,
Inc. for ADA Curb Ramp Accessibility
Improvements, Contract I (Project No.
030017002000)
February 8, 1994 Council given Informal Report No. 7799, "ADA
Status Update" including presentation on needs
at Will Rogers Memorial Center
March 1, 1994 Informal Report No. 7804 "Citizen Complaint
About Parking at the Museum of Science &
History"
March. 1, 1994 Council approved - M&C C-14199 "Award of
Contract for ADA Curb Ramp Accessibility
Improvements, Contract V"
April 5, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14240 "Award of
Construction Contract to the Woodrose Company
for Installation of a Chair Lift in South
Entry of the Public Safety Building"
April 5, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14250 "Award of
Architectural Design Contract to
Federico/Associates, Inc. , of Fort Worth for
Design of ADA Improvements to City Buildings"
May 17 , 1994 Council approved M&C C-14298 "Award of
Architectural Design Contract to L. Cameron
Alread, Architects of Fort Worth for Design of
ADA Improvements to City Buildings"
July 19, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14391 "Award of
Contract for ADA Access Ramp Improvements for
Miscellaneous Recreational Shelters and
Facilities Contract IV (Project No.
030017007000) --
July 27, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14395 "Contract with
Atkins Brothers for Installation of Concrete
Pathways in Multiple Park Sites (20) " Contract
VIII
September 20, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14476 "Award of
Construction Contract to the DeMoss Companyj
Inc. for Accessibility Provisions at Will
Rogers Memorial Center"
September 20, 1994 Council approved M&C G-10818 "Transfer of
Funds from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund
for Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Compliance,'
September 27 , 1994 Council approved M&C C-14484 "Contract with
Westhill Construction, Inc. for Installation
of Concrete Pathways in Multiple Park Sites
(20) " Contract VIII
October 11, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14514 "Amendment No. 1
to the Architectural Design Contract to
Federico/Associates, Inc. of Fort Worth for
Design of ADA Improvements to City Buildings"
October 18, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14522 "Award of
Contract for ADA Curb Ramp Accessibility
Improvements, Contract VI"
November 15, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14566 "Contract with
Howard Construction Co. , Inc. for Installation
of Concrete Pathways in Multiple Park Sites
( 13) " Contract X
November 29, 1994 Council approved M&C C-14588 "Change Order #1
to the Construction Contract with the DeMoss
Company for Replacement of Paving Stones at
the Will Rogers Memorial Center"
November 29, 1994 Council continued for one week M&C C-14589
"Award of Contract for ADA Curb Ramp
Accessibility Contract IX to North Texas
Bomanite Inc. (Project No. 030017009000)
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ADA BUDGET SUMMARY
Department/Use Allocation Re-Est/mats Total to Data SevingslOvemgo
or Engineering Department
-Curb Cut Contracts
Contract#1 $ 87,429,71 $ 87,429.71 $ 87,429.71 $
Contract#2 102,592.84 102,592.84 102,592.84
Contract#3 35,646.41 35,646.41 35,646.41
Contract#4(building ramps) 68,040.00 68,040.00 -
Contract#5 111,712.47 111,712.47 111,788.47
Contract#6 119.790.40 119,790.40 2.513.00
Contract#9 106,076-00 106,076.00
Design and Inspection Costs 52,522.07 39,234.52 39.234.52 13,287.55
Sub-Total Engineering $ 683,809.90 $ 670,522.35 $ 379,204,95 $ 13,287.55
Information Systems Deparbrnent
Braille Embosser $ 6,055,00 $ 6,055.00 $ 6,055.00 $ -
Assistive Listening System 23.982,26 23,982.26 23,982.26
Computer Workstation 4,301.00 4,301.00 4,301.00
TTY's 22,858.81 22,858.81 22,858.81
Sub-Total Information Systems $ 57.197.07 $ 57.197.07 $ 57,197.07 $
Transportation and Public Works Department
Architecture contracts $ 225,000,00 $ 225,000.00 $ 208,058.93 $
In-house architectural management 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00
Signs and markings changes 82,630.50 82,630.50 82.630.50
Modifications to bathrooms,elevators
and parking lots 349,8$2.31 349,852.31 349,852.31
Chair Lift 44,763.00 44,763.00 75.00
Sub-Total Transportation and Public Works $ 722,245.81 $ 722,245.81 $ 660,61634 $
Pubic Events Department
Will Rogers Modifications $ 358,000.00 358,000.00 -
Miscellaneous Improvements 9,627.75 9,627.75 9,627.75
Sub-Total Public Events $ 367,627.75 $ 367,627.75 $ 9,627.75 $
Public Library
Low-Tech Equipment(adjustable tables, $ 4.332.25 $ 4,332.25 $ 4,332.25 $
(magnifying glasses,book stands,etc.)
High-Tech Equipment(computers, 24,059.88 24,059.88 24.059.88
Dynix upgrade,closed caption devices,ect.)
Sub-Total Library $ 28,392.13 $ 28,392.13 $ 28,392.13 $
Parks and Community Services Department
Modifications to pathways in Parks
Contract#7 $ 85.901.34 $ 85,901.34 $ 73,354.32 $
Contract#8 74,893.00 74,893.00
Contract#10 49,033.00 49,033.00 -
Sub-Total Parks and Community Services $ 209,827.34 $ 209,827.34 $ 73.354,32 $ -
TOTAL $ 2.069,100.00 $ 2,055,812.45 $ 1,208.392.96 $ 13,287.55
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