ORDER NO. 21005
CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT REGARDING CHANGES
TO MAKE COUNTY FACILITIES MORE ACCESSIBLE
On this the 27th day of July 1992, upon motion made by
Commissioner Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Oehler, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to post the
preliminary plan for meeting the criteria of the ADA and
solicit any comments the public may have.

KERB COUNTY
ADA TRANSITION PLAN
Kerr County has made aself-assessment with the assistance
of representatives from the Texas rehabilitation Commission of
services and facilities; as a result the following plan has been
developed. This plan is preliminary and is intended for review by
interested persons and the Commissioners' Court in the development
of a final plan.
Suggested changes are as follows:
1. Parking - To meet the ratio of handicap spaces, 5
spaces are needed; 4 regular and 1 van. All should
be on East side of Courthouse and on right side of
road.
2. Ramp -Add flat resting area at corner of annex and
add bottom rail on south side of ramp.
3. Main Entry -install an electric door.
4. Public Telephone -Replace phone with one for the
hearing impaired at the required level and access
space.
5. Restrooms - Install back-wall rails and lever
mixes on sinks. Adjust entry doors to required
pounds of pull, and place handicap signs on exterior.
Remove any obstructions outside of restrooms that
would deter entry.
6. Office Entries - Install lever attachments to door
knobs or leave doors open during business hours.
7. External Communication - Install TDD devices for
communication to the Sheriff, County Clerk, and
Tax Collector.
8. Tax Office - Provide a point of service that will
accommodate seating of the customer.
9. District Offices - Provide an alternate site on the
ground floor to extend services. Publish location of
the alternate location on the directory. Include
instructions to request special accommodations on
jury summons. Install ramp into jury and witness
area.
10. County Attorney -Provide alternate site as in item
9 above.
11. Miscella
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Submitted 7/27/92
neous -
Definitive access to interpreters.
Slope at entry door to jail.
Repair water fountain.
Provide space in court rooms to
accommodate wheel chairs in public
areas.
Install hand rail at Main Street Entry.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: Tommy Tom linson OFFICE: County Auditor
MEETING DATE: July 27, 1992 TIME PREFERRED: 9: A M
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Hold public hearing
oursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (29 U.S.C. sec. 12132 et eeq.)
regarding any changes that need to be made to make County facilities, services, program=
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policies, and practices of the county more accessible to the person with disabilities
and at the close of the public hearing to develop and order a plan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES NO x
PLEASE STATE REASON FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: _Cc_~unty Auditor
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter 1s posted in accordance
with Artlcie 6252-17 is as follows:
* Meetings held on Monday: 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
THIS	REQUEST	RECEIVED	BY:
THIS	REQUEST	RECEIVED	ON : ~
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if
adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action
at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request
Guidelines.
ORDER NO. 21005
Consideration and discussion
of Americans with Disabilities
Act Regarding Changes to Make
County Facilities more accessible
July 27, 1992
Vol S, Page 668