To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
SUBJECT:
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OTIS United Technologies Agreements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Elevator Modifications
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors approve agreements with OTIS United Technologies (Otis) for ADA elevator modifications at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Courthouse and Main Library; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Otis agreements for ADA elevator modifications.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
ADA ISF Fund (3552)
Library Fund (1500)
DISCUSSION:
On September 13, 2016, the county entered into a Consent Decree with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) that required the commencement of the Humboldt County Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project. The purpose of the Humboldt County Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project is to bring all county-owned and leased facilities into compliance with the ADA by September 13, 2019.
The DOJ Consent Decree specifically mentions barrier removal in four county facilities. These facilities include Humboldt County Jail Visitation, Humboldt County Courthouse, Humboldt County Library and Mental Health. Barriers include but are not limited to the following descriptions: elevator doors do not automatically re-open when obstructed and elevator emergency communication system has no provisions for silent call.
The DOJ Consent Decree specifically mentions the Jail Visitation elevator as a barrier to ADA. After an internal inspection of jail elevators it has been determined it would be in the best interest of the county to protect members of the public and inmates who have mobility disabilities by making needed upgrades to both visitation elevators and three inmate elevators at a cost of fourteen thousand six hundred fifty-two dollars ($14,652). ADA elevator upgrades will consist of Optiguard Door Protection systems. The three Courthouse elevators also contain ADA barrie...
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