HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 97.09- Policy, Non-DiscriminationResolution No. 97.9
POLICY REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION
ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
A resolution of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, adopting a policy of nondiscrimination 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 a disability shall, solely on the
basis of his or her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subject to discrimination under any program, services, or activities receiving federal assistance"; and
Whereas, the City of Rexburg has received 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 of Rexburg 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, in accordance with Section 504 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Section II. That the City shall conduct aself-evaluation, with the assistance of a citizen review
committee involving individuals with disabilities, of its programs, policies, procedures,
and facilities to determine those areas where discrimination may occur.
Section III. The City shall, upon completion of the self-evaluation plan, make revisions,
modifications, or other changes so as to fully comply with the letter and intent of
Section 504 and the ADA.
Section IV. Further, the City shall, where building modifications are required, develop and
implement a transition plan for eliminating structural barriers in a timely manner in
accordance with Section 504 and the ADA.
Citizens may contact Rose Bagley at 12 North Center, P.O. Box 280, Rexburg, ID 83440, telephone
208-359-3020 ext. 326 for assistance or to answer questions regarding this policy during the hours
of 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday -Friday.
Passed by the City of Rexburg, Idaho.
Signed By: Nile L. Boyle Title: Mayor
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Date: Septe ber 3,1997 Attest: