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RESOLUTION NO. 3-92
A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has recognized the
rights of people with disabilities, and stated that it shall be a
policy of the United States to have full participation in society
by people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has adopted the
Americans With Disabilities Act of ~990 (Public Law 101-336) for
the purpose of eliminating discrimination against peoples with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability by all units of state and
local government, including municipalities and instrumentalities
thereof, as of January 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the rule implementing the Act was published July 26, 1991
(28 CFR Part 35) by the Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, the rule requires that the VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT shall
make information concerning the Act and its application to the
services, programs, and activities available to applicants,
participants, beneficiaries and other interested persons.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect intends to comply
with the Americans With Disabilities Act in the delivery of its
services, programs, and activities, by making reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities, such as the removal
of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers; the
changing of rules, policies, and practices; and, the providing of
auxiliary aids or services for the enhancement of communication
with people with hearing or sight impairments, when such
accommodations will enable people with disabilities to meet
essential eligibility requirements for services, programs and
activities provided by the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO: That all contracts entered into by the Village of
Mount Prospect which shall result in the delivery of services,
programs, and activities shall include a requirement that such
services, programs and activities be delivered without
discrimination on the basis of disability, in a manner consistent
with the Act and the rule.
SECTION THREE: That the Village of Mount Prospect shall evaluate
its current services, policies, and practices, including its
facilities, to identify barriers in the environment and in service
provision which may result in the exclusion of people with
disabilities or in the provision of a less effective service for
people with disabilities, such evaluation to be completed not later
than January 26, 1993.
SECTION FOUR: That the Village of Mount Prospect designates the
Village Manager as the person responsible for the coordination of
compliance with the Act, and to investigate any complaint against
the Village of Mount Prospect alleging non-compliance with the Act,
and that the Village Manager can be reached at 708/392-6000 or by
writing to the Village Manager, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount
Prospect, Illinois 60056.
SECTION FIVE: That a procedure for the 9romgt resolution of
complaints against the Village of Mount Prospect, alleging non-
compliance with the Act, shall be adopted by the Village of Mount
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Prospect not later than January 26, 1992, and that a description
of the procedure shall be available not later January 26, 1992 for
the information of the general public.
SECTION SIX: That the Village of Mount Prospect shall adopt a plan
for the removal of barriers in existing facilities, and that all
work which is structural in nature and necessary for compliance
with the Act shall occur by January 26, 1995.
SECTION SEVEN: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Clowes, Floros, Hoefert, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Busse
PASSED and APPROVED 4th day of February , 1992.
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk