04-424 Non Discrimination
RESOLUTION NO. 04--.-fl1-
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,
SETTING FORTH CERTAIN FINDINGS AND PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF THE POLICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION ON
THE BASIS OF DISABILITY FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority [pursuant to Ie. ~ 50-
302J to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho"s may be
expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good
govemment and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best
interests of the City of Meridian to adopt a Policy Regarding Non-Discrimination On The
Basis OfDisability.
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has passed Section 504 ofthe
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 Meridian is applying 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 AJ\D CITY
COUNCIL as follows:
1. It is the policy of the City that all programs and activities shall be
accessible to, and usable by qualified persons with disabilities.
2. That the City shall undertake an evaluation conducted in consultation with
citizen groups involving persons with disabilities, of its programs, policies,
procedures and facilities in order to determine those areas where discrimination
may occur.
3. The City shall, upon completion of said evaluation, make such revlsions,
modifications, or other changes so as to fully comply with the letter and intent of
Section 504.
4. Further, the City shall, where building modifications are required, develop
and implement a transition plan for the timely elimination of structura] barriers to
citizens with disabilities.
5. Citizens may contact William G. Berg, ./r. at (208) 888-4433, 33 E. Idaho
Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642 for assistance to answer questions regarding this
policy.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall be in full force and elTeCl
immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
/714-- day of h ~/~ ' 2004.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
17'IJ- day of ;=iIJrz,c.CVI'j- ,2004.
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CERTIFICATE OF CLERK
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THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
1, the undersigned, do hereby certify:
1. That 1 am the duly appointed and elected Clerk of the City of Meridian,
a duly incorporated City operating under the laws of the State ofJdaho, with its principal office at
33 East [daho, Meridian. Idaho.
2. That as the City Clerk of this C~ I am the custodian of its records and
minutes and do hereby celiifythat on the ~ day of ~ltrKe/..l-d ,2004, the following
action has been taken and authorized:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, SETTING
FORTH CERT AIN FINDINGS AND PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF THE POLICE REGARDING NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF
DISABILITY FOR THE CITY OF MERIDIAN.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority [pursuant to I.c. § 50-302] to
establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state ofJdaho as may be expedient, in
addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace. good govenlment and
welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have deemed it expedient and in the best interests of
the City of Meridian to adopt a Policy Regarding 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 Meridian is applying for an Idaho Community Development Block
Grant and is required to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and,
WHEREAS, the tàilure to comply with the tenDS and conditions of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act may cause the City to lose its grant or eligibility for future grants:
CERTIFICATE OF CLERK OF THE CITY OF MERIDlA1\
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCI L
as follows:
I. It is the policy of the City that all programs and activities shall be accessible to, and
usable by qualified persons with disabilities.
2. That the City shaH undertake an evaluation conducted in consultation with citizen
groups involving persons with disabilities, of its programs, policies, procedures and facilities in order
to determine those areas where discrimination may occur.
3. The City shall, upon completion of said evaluation, make such revisions,
modilications. or other changes so as to fully comply with the letter and intent of Section 504.
4. 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.
5. Citizens may contact WiHiam G. Berg, Jr. at (208) 888-4433, 33 E. Idaho Avenue,
Meridian, ID 83642 for assistance to answer questions regarding this policy.
County of Ada,
On this I~ day of Nrr..v..r ' in the year 2004, before me, a Notary Public, appeared
WILLIAM G. BERG, JR., known or Identified to me to be the City Clerk ofthe City or-
Meridian. Idaho, that executed the said instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same on behalf of the City of Meridian.
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COMBINED NOTICE OF HEARING
ON NONDISCRIMINATION & GRIEV ANCE PROCEDURES
NOTICE IS rEREBY GIVEN THAT the Meridian City Council has scheduled a hearing on
the /7:/;- day of r..e6--rK..~~ ,2004 at Meridian City Hall. 33 East Idaho
A venue, Meridian, Idaho, for Nondiscrimi !ion and Gnevance Procedures.
As required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (as amended) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), the City ofMelidian has adopted by resolution a policy regarding
NOND1SCRI\1INA nON ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY.
The City of Meridian does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the adl11isslon to, access
10, or operations of programs, services, or activities.
Qualified individuals who need accessible communication aids and services or other
accommodations to participate in programs and activities are invited to make YOLlf needs and
preferences known to the 504/ADA Coordinator. Please give us at least a three to five day
advance notice so we can adequately meet your needs.
An internal grievance procedure is available to resolve complaints. Queslions, concerns, or
requests for additional information regarding 504/ADA should be forwarded to
504/ADA Coordinators Name: William G. Berg. Jr.
Title: William G. Berg, Ir., City Clerk
Address: 33 E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian. TD 83642
Phone Number: 208-888-4433 (Voice)
(TOO)
Days and Hours Available: Mondav-Fridav. 9-5 pm.
Upon request this notice is available in altemative fonnats (for example, large print, or audio
tape) from the 504/ADA Coordinator.
The public is welcome to attend.
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DA TED 11m - day ot
COMBINED NOTICE OF HEARING ON
J'ONDlSCRlMIN A TION AND GRlEV ANCE PROCEDURES
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