DEPARTMENT: Central Operations Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Policy 8102 Public ADA And Accessibility
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility.
SUMMARY
Dakota County is dedicated to ensuring accessibility, equity, and inclusion for residents, including those with disabilities. This policy outlines the County’s commitment to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws. It emphasizes the County’s responsibility to make programs, services, and activities accessible and to ensure effective communication with disabled individuals.
This policy reinforces the County’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, provides clear direction for staff, and strengthens compliance with federal and state requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Costs associated with compliance with the policy will be included in departmental budgets as needed.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County is dedicated to ensuring accessibility, equity, and inclusion for residents, including those with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility outlines the County’s commitment to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws; and
WHEREAS, Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility emphasizes the County’s responsibility to make programs, services, and activities accessible and to ensure effective communication with disabled individuals; and
WHEREAS, Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility reinforces the County’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, provides clear direction for staff, and strengthens compliance with federal and state requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approves Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Policy 8102 Public ADA and Accessibility.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Jessie Parker Carlson
Author: Jessica Johnson