Post by pavel on Jan 26, 2016 6:00:45 GMT -6
McLennan County commissioners were focusing this week on resolving Americans with Disabilities Act violations at voting centers as they paid another $25,000 toward the unknown cost of resolving ADA violations the U.S. Department of Justice found at county facilities.
Waco attorney Mike Dixon, who represents McLennan County and its officeholders, updated county leaders on the detailed and itemized repair list that must be completed by deadlines listed in a settlement agreement between the county and the Department of Justice. Dixon said it appears that the more than 350 violations outlined will require outside contractors, though staff continues to look for ways work can be done in-house.
Commissioners wrote another check this week in working toward meeting the requirements of the 145-page settlement agreement, which county leaders have said has no total price tag yet for work.
The county paid almost $25,000 to The Wallace Group Inc. As part of the settlement, the county has to retain an independent licensed architect to provide officials with reviews, certifications and other architectural services. The Wallace Group will be paid monthly by the county for work done on a hourly basis.
Read more: www.wacotrib.com/news/mclennan_county/mclennan-county-pays-another-ada-bill-seeks-to-improve-accessibility/article_aedce646-459c-5150-b4ae-baf74c26f84b.html
Waco attorney Mike Dixon, who represents McLennan County and its officeholders, updated county leaders on the detailed and itemized repair list that must be completed by deadlines listed in a settlement agreement between the county and the Department of Justice. Dixon said it appears that the more than 350 violations outlined will require outside contractors, though staff continues to look for ways work can be done in-house.
Commissioners wrote another check this week in working toward meeting the requirements of the 145-page settlement agreement, which county leaders have said has no total price tag yet for work.
The county paid almost $25,000 to The Wallace Group Inc. As part of the settlement, the county has to retain an independent licensed architect to provide officials with reviews, certifications and other architectural services. The Wallace Group will be paid monthly by the county for work done on a hourly basis.
Read more: www.wacotrib.com/news/mclennan_county/mclennan-county-pays-another-ada-bill-seeks-to-improve-accessibility/article_aedce646-459c-5150-b4ae-baf74c26f84b.html