HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 93 - 04 Non-Discrimination PolicyRESOLUTION 93A
Policy Regarding Non -Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
A resolution of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, adopting a policy of non-discrimination on the
basis of disability.
Whereas, the Congress of the United States has passed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 which requires that "No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the
United States... shall, solely on the basis of his or her handicap, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving federal financial assistance"; and,
Whereas, the City of Rexburg has applied for an Idaho Community Development Block
Grant and is required to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and,
Whereas, the failure to comply with the terms and conditions of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act may cause the City to lose its grant or eligibility for future grants;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and the Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho,
the following:
Section I. It is the policy of the City that all programs and activities shall be
accessible to, and usable by, qualified persons with disabilities.
Section II. That the City shall undertake an evaluation, conducted in consultation
with the citizen groups involving persons with disabilities, of its programs,
policies, procedures and facilities in order to determine those areas where
discrimination may occur.
Section III. The City shall, upon completion of said evaluation, make such
revisions, modifications, or other changes so as to fully comply with the
letter and intent of Section 504.
Section IV. Further, the City shall, where building modifications are required,
develop and implement a transition plan for the timely elimination of
structural barriers to citizens with disabilities.
Citizens may contact Rose Bagley, at 359-3026, City of Rexburg, P.O. Box 280, Rexburg,
Idaho, 83440 for assistance or to answer questions regarding this policy.
Passed by City of R xburg, Idaho.
Signed By:
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Date: March 3, 1993
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