HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublicly Recommiting to Full Implementation of Americans with Disabilities Act Upon the 25th AnniversaryAttest:
RESOLUTION
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Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 27, 15
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City Clerk
Attest'. President of Common Council
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
July 28 20 15
Approved and signed by me Uuly 0\T 20 • S .
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.( 4 o —
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, PUBLICLY RECOMMITING TO FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) UPON THIS TWENTY -FIFTH
ANNIVERSARY OF ITS ENACTMENT
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990 President George H. W. Bush signed into law the
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of persons with disabilities;
and
WHEREAS, the ADA established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the
elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, enactment of the ADA at the federal and State levels and its incorporation
into South Bend's Human Rights ordinance has expanded opportunities for Americans with
disabilities by reducing barriers, changing perceptions, and increasing full participation in
community life, all of which enhance the strength and energy of the South Bend community; and
WHEREAS, the full promise of the ADA depends on the sustained commitment to
continue all efforts to fully implement the ADA
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend wishes to celebrate and recognize the progress that
has been made by reaffirming the principles of equality and inclusion and recommitting the
City's efforts to reach full ADA compliance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows:
SECTION I. On behalf of all its residents, the City of South Bend, Indiana, reaffirms its
commitment to continue working toward full ADA compliance in all of its programs, services,
and activities, and it further commits to promote the full promise of the ADA among private
e rs an of public accommodation within the City of South Bend.
SEC lution shall be in full force and effe romer its adoption
by ounci al by ayor.
Tim 't str ct i J. ch stric
Henry Davis, Jr. 2nd District Derek D. Dieter t Large
alerie Schey, 3`d District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4" District Varen L. White, At Large
id Varner, 5" District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Arty.
Attest:
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John Voorde, City Clerk
Approved this a g day of Sy /`t 12015
Pete Buttigieg, UKor 9 o Bend
PRESENTED- Z�--ty
MOT A.PPROWD
1200 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING
227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 -1830
CRISTAL C. BRISCO
CORPORATION COUNSEL
Mr. Tim Scott, President
South Bend Common Council
41, Floor County -City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Council President Scott:
CTPY OF SOUTH BEND PFTE BUTTIGIEG, WYOR
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
July 17, 2015
RE: Resolution Recommitting to Americans
With Disabilities Act (ADA)
PHONE 574/235 -9241
FAX 574/235 -7670
TTY 574/235 -5567
ALADEAN M. DEROSE
CITY ATTORNEY
On July 26, 2015, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will mark the 25th anniversary of its passage by Congress.
The City of South Bend enacted protection to disabled persons by amending the South Bend Human Rights ordinance
in 1993. By the attached resolution, the South Bend Human Rights Commission wishes to reinforce the City's commitment to
the goals and intent of the ADA upon the twenty -fifth anniversary of its enactment. This Resolution was approved unanimously
by the Commission at its meeting held on July 15, 2015.
While South Bend has made great progress in implementing accessibility to its programs, services, and activities, the
Resolution is intended to provide renewed energy toward completion of that task and process.
The Commission also requests that this Resolution be placed at the beginning of the Council's public meeting agenda
where resolutions of this type are customarily heard.
Commission Secretary Muhammed Shabazz will present this Resolution to the Common Council at its regular meeting
and I will make the presentation at the Committee meeting. Thank you for your consideration.
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CITY CLERK, SOUTH SEND, IN
Sincerely,
Aladean M. DeRose
Attorney to the South Bend
Human Rights Commission and
City ADA Coordinator
ELLIOT A. ANDERSON BENJAMIN J. DOUGHERTY TASHA REED OUTLAW
MICHAEL J. SCHMIDT STEPHANIE STEELE