The purpose of this ordinance is to establish compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, and designate an Americans with
Disabilities Act Coordinator; and establish an Americans with Disabilities
Act Advisory Board.
There is hereby established an Americans with Disabilities Act
Advisory Board of the Township of Barnegat. Members to the Board shall
be appointed and perform their duties in accordance with Ordinance
No. 2006-16of the Barnegat Township Code.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish an Americans with
Disabilities Act Advisory Board.
[Amended 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26; 2-6-12 by Ord. No. 2012-03; 5-7-12 by Ord. No. 2012-18]
The American Disabilities Act Advisory Board shall consist of
nine (9) regular members, from the community at large, also two (2)
alternates designated No. 1 and No. 2 shall be appointed by the Township
Committee. The nine (9) members should represent a cross section of
the community, with consideration given to those members who have
their own disability or care for someone with a disability, or have
special knowledge of how to address the needs of those with a disability.
A member of the Township Committee or Public Works shall be
appointed to act as the liaison between the ADA Board and the township.
The Township Administrator shall additionally act as an advisor to
this Board as many of their projects directly affect streets, parks,
public buildings, etc.
Each member shall serve for a one (1) year term. On a yearly
basis at the January meeting, the ADA Committee will elect a Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations person from the Committee
membership.
The American Disabilities Act Advisory Board shall:
A. Review the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to
the Township of Barnegat, in its buildings, facilities and programs
to ensure that the Township of Barnegat complies with the requirements
of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. Make recommendations to the Township Committee concerning the implementation
of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies
to township buildings, facilities and programs.
C. Make such individual studies and reports as may be requested by the
Township Committee.
D. Make available to the public both printed and visual information
regarding the rules and regulations of ADA requirements or supply
the public with booklets that explain how to access the assistance
they might need for their particular disability. Inclusive in the
information may be phone numbers of public agencies, grants, officials
with authority to assist with difficulties or by making the American
Disabilities Act Advisory Board Committee available to the public
on Community Day and Pirates Day or inviting the public to our American
Disabilities Act Advisory Board Committee Meeting with their ideas
or concerns. Communication may also be furthered by use of the township
website.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]
E. Submit to the Township Committee in February a detailed list of proposed
expenses so the amount to be allotted for ADA may be included and
approved in the current year's budget.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]
F. Monitor construction projects that involve the township properties.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]
G. Present a yearly award to a commercial or professional business establishment
for outstanding compliance to ADA regulations. This award shall be
presented by the Mayor at a Township Committee meeting.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]
H. Provide (in December) the Township Committee with a list of potential
ADA candidates for the following year.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]
I. Improve public relations with the community concerning ADA requirements.
[Added 10-18-10 by Ord. No. 2010-26]