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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5O ADA Plan Report Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 AGENDA #: 5O PREPARED BY: JASON WEDEL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PRESENTED BY: JASON WEDEL AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COMPLETE THE COMPREHENSIVE ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE DISCUSSION: Introduction The purpose of the agenda report is to consider approval of a resolution approving the selection of Stonebrooke Engineering to complete a comprehensive ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Transition Plan and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the City’s Standard Agreement for Professional Services with Stonebrooke. History The city is required to have an ADA Transition plan under the law. The City has started assembling inventory of all existing facilities to which such a transition plan would apply utilizing the City’s GIS mapping and aerial photos and will continue to work with the consultant to provide a complete inventory or the City’s facilities. Current Circumstances The purpose of this study is to develop a Citywide ADA Transition Plan to incorporate all necessary elements required to ensure compliance with current ADA regulations. All facilities will be studied so that the City can identify existing obstacles and barriers with City road rights-of-way and develop a plan for necessary upgrades. This plan will identify the existing physical obstacles in the City’s ROW that limit accessibility to individuals with disabilities, describe methods that could be used to make facilities accessible, specify an approach for steps necessary to achieve compliance, steps to take during the transition period, and to identify the individual responsible for the plan implementation. This plan will also address maintenance of accessibility, including during snow removal and addressing accessibility in work zones. Conclusion Requests for proposals were sent out by staff and were due back in July. Three proposals were submitted and reviewed by staff. After evaluation, Stonebrooke was chosen as both the lowest bidder and held all the qualifications specified by the request for proposals. A table of the 2 proposals is shown in the resolution. A copy of the RFP is available in my office for city council review. ISSUES: Cities and other public entities are responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. A portion of that act applies to public road intersections. Accordingly, when a city publics work project is undertaken, compliance with the act is one of the objectives. At signaled intersections, for example, specific ramp configurations, cross walk push buttons, and video and audio advisories are necessary for full compliance. A plan is also required to identify when such work will be undertaken. There are penalties for noncompliance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial impacts include consulting costs and city staff time dedicated to supporting the inventory aspects of the project. Stonebrooke has provided a not to exceed cost of $22,800. The costs will be paid with funds from the 2017 Streets budget. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second, as part of the consent agenda, to approve a resolution approving the selection of a Stonebrooke to complete the ADA Transition Plan. 2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional discussion. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Alternative #1 ATTACHMENTS 1. Stonebrooke Proposal 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 17-___ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ADA TRANSITION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, City staff sent a Request for Proposals that defined the major responsibilities, scope of work and project schedule related to the completion of the ADA Transition Plan; and WHEREAS, Three proposals were received as shown below: SRF $39,500 WSB $24,896 Stonebrooke $22,800; and WHEREAS, City staff is recommending that the City Council select Stonebrooke Engineering at a cost not to exceed $22,800 and; WHEREAS, The Prior Lake City Council has considered the reccomendations of City staff and has selected Stonebrooke to complete the ADA Transition Plan for the City of Prior Lake NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1.The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2.Stonebrooke is hereby selected to complete the Comprehensive ADA Transition Plan for the City of Prior Lake. 3.The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authoirized to execute a Standard Agreement for Professional Services with Stonebrooke. Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 18th day of September, 2017 VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Abstain ☐☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Absent ☐☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ______________________________ Frank Boyles, City Manager RESPONSE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AUGUST 4, 2017 ADA Transition Plan City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Barb Thompson City of Prior Lake 17073 Adelmann Street NE Prior Lake, MN 55372 bthompson@cityofpriorlake.com RE: City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Dear Ms. Thompson, Stonebrooke is pleased to submit this proposal for the preparation of a usable, manageable, and implementable American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for the City of Prior Lake. This proposal defines anticipated tasks and the expected timeline necessary for the development of this document. We have also presented a work plan identifying the tasks to be accomplished and the budget hours to be expended on each task and subtask. As an industry leader in ADA planning, design, and construction administration, one thing that differentiates Stonebrooke from other firms is our commitment to Engineering Responsible Solutions. This means that we will work with the City of Prior Lake to “right-size” its ADA Transition Plan. We will include all elements that are required by law and only those additional items that are a priority for the City. For example, a common misconception is that the process outlined in the 2012 LRRB ADA Transition Plan Guide is a requirement of the ADA law. The process from LRRB document is merely one, very involved, way to meet the requirements of the law. Another common misconception is that the design elements identified in the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) are design standards. Title II of the ADA, which covers public rights-of-way, does require that existing facilities are accessible. However, it does not require that all pedestrian ramps and sidewalks must include design elements as identified in PROWAG – these are simply best practices, and should be followed for new construction when possible. Our strategy will be to categorize non-compliant locations into several tiers from the most critical locations that may require immediate improvement to those that can wait for an adjacent roadway project. I will personally lead this effort. With more than 23 years of experience specializing in ADA related projects and project management, I am ideally suited for this role. I am confident that our professional staff, demonstrated experience, and technical expertise will provide results that exceed all of your expectations. Thank you again for this opportunity. Sincerely, Tim Arvidson, PE CEO, Stonebrooke Engineering direct: 952.540.4841 | fax: 952.403.6803 tarvidson@stonebrookeengineering.com August 4, 2017 Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. 12279 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN 55337 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan I. Contact Information Tim Arvidson, PE CEO Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. 12279 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 540-4841 tarvidson@stonebrookeengineering.com II. Goals, Objectives, Tasks and Deliverables The purpose of this project is to prepare a City-wide ADA Transition Plan in Prior Lake that is compliant with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This plan will incorporate all necessary elements required to ensure that Prior Lake is in compliance with current ADA laws and regulations. The transition plan will include: +A schedule for providing curb ramps or other sloped areas where pedestrian walks cross curbs. Priority will be given to walkways serving entities covered by the Act, including City public works offices and facilities. +A review of all City services, programs and activities to identify any physical barriers or policies, practices or procedures that may limit or exclude participation by people with disabilities. The plan will, at a minimum: +Identify existing physical obstacles in the City’s right-of- way that limit accessibility to it’s programs or activities by individuals with disabilities; +Describe in detail the methods that could be used to make the facilities accessible; +Specify a schedule or approach for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance; +Identify steps that will be taken during the transition period; +Indicate the individual responsible for plan implementation; +Address maintenance of accessibility, including but not limited to snow removed; +Address accessibility in work zones for existing facilities. III. Approach, Methodology and Work Plan The following is a description of proposed tasks that will be completed during development of the ADA Transition Plan to meet the guidelines laid out in Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35 which identifies Federal rules for the Department of Justice and Subtitle A of Title II of the ADA of 1990. Task 0. Project Management - Ongoing Tim Arvidson will be the overall project manager and will be responsible for the high quality and timely completion of all tasks and deliverables. This will include general project management and coordination, as well as monthly invoicing and development of project status reports. Deliverables +Project Manager to project manager e-mails and phone calls, as necessary +Monthly invoices and project status reports Task 1. Outline and Available Data / Records - 30 Days Stonebrooke will create an outline that defines all components of the Transition Plan. We will review this outline with City personnel and other pertinent stakeholders at the kick-off meeting to ensure an accurate understanding of what the document will contain. Concurrent with the development of the outline, Stonebrooke will review existing ADA-related work performed by the City. In addition, we will request and review available data from City staff that may include: +Any previous ADA improvement projects +As-built plans of existing projects +GIS, aerial, or topographic mapping data of existing City infrastructure; +Capital improvement plans, comprehensive plans, areas studies, etc.; and +Any other data determined to be useful Deliverables +Outline for transition plan 1 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Task 2. PMT Meetings We will work with City staff to identify personnel for a Project Management Team (PMT). The PMT will oversee development of the transition plan and provide guidance. The purpose of the PMT is to ensure that the interests of agencies providing oversight are met. Through our experience helping other agencies develop ADA Transition Plans, we have become extremely efficient and streamlined the entire planning process. Thus, we propose that only two PMT meetings be held. The first PMT meeting will be used to kick-off the project, set expectations, and discuss scope and schedule, plan outline, and other items. The second meeting will be used to review and discuss results from the field assessment and identify City specific plan preferences and policies. We anticipate that City comments on draft plans can be provided electronically. Task 3. ADA Inventory / Evaluation of Existing Facilities- 30 Days Stonebrooke has worked with other local agencies and has developed a GIS - based data gathering system that will allow us to complete the inventory quickly (typically in 30 days or less depending on the option chosen by the City). Stonebrooke will develop a map in ArcGIS of all locations that require field assessment. We will provide a thorough review of curb ramps and City facilities to identify if designs and conditions are consistent with current PROWAG and MnDOT guidelines and standards, and if not, the degree to which they are non-compliant. We propose to use an ArcGIS-based system (app) loaded on one or more tablets to perform the field data collection. We propose to collect and assess the data elements listed below. This is a list that we have developed and used in assisting other agencies complete their ADA Transition Plans. We feel this list provides the best indication of whether a particular location is compliant with the ADA, without being overly or unnecessarily burdensome for the City. Pedestrian ramp data includes: 1. Presence of curb cuts 2. Presence of truncated domes or other detectable warning surfaces 3. Presence of landings - Within 15 feet of curb cut? - 2% max slope? - 4’ x 4’ minimum size 4. Running slope 8% max? 5. Effective width ≥ 4’ 6. Signalized intersection? (we understand there are none in Prior Lake, but have included this data element for completeness) - Does signal have APS/count down timers? - Are push buttons present for each directional crossing? - Do push buttons have minimum 10’ separation to each other? - Are push buttons accessible? 7. Pictures 8. Bituminous or concrete material condition (1=worst, 5=best) Signalized intersection data includes: +Does signal have APS/count down timers? +Are push buttons present for each directional crossing? +Do push buttons have minimum 10’ separation to each other? +Are push buttons accessible? Sidewalk data includes +Cross slope +Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) width +PAR obstructions +Tripping or other hazards +Overall condition (1=worst, 5=best) Deliverables +Maps of locations to be inventoried +Summary spreadsheet of curb ramp condition ratings Task 4. Develop Priority System – 30 days After City rights-of-way have been reviewed, Stonebrooke will work with the City to create a priority system to rank facilities based on condition, improvement need, pedestrian usage, and 2 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan safety. We will update the curb ramp database by assigning condition ratings to each curb ramp that was assessed. We will create a separate intersection database by combining condition ratings from one or more quadrants into a single intersection condition rating. The intersection condition rating will be defined by the worst rating of any of its curb ramps. This will ultimately result in several tiers of curb ramps and intersections, each with an associated schedule for improvement. We would suggest the following three-tiered system, which we have used on other ADA Transition Plan projects: +Tier 1 (Green). These locations are fully compliant and require no upgrades. +Tier 2 (Yellow). These locations do not fully meet the PROWAG design guidelines, but are in relatively good condition and include substantially compliant designs. These locations may or may not require improvements as part of adjacent project work over the next 20 years. +Tier 3 (Red). These are the highest priority locations and may need to be addressed immediately. These locations generally are those that are least compliant and/ or are nearest origin-destination pairs that include high concentrations of elderly and/or disabled users. An example could include an intersection with a senior living facility on one side and a library on the other. We will compile the assessments and condition ratings in a database format, and incorporate them into the final plan in tabular format. Because these databases will be developed on an ArcGIS platform, we will import the files into ArcGIS and create PDF maps that display condition ratings for curb ramps and/or intersections. These maps will be included in the final document as well, and can be used as part of the public outreach process. We will work with the City to determine desired format and scale of the maps. Finally, because all of our work is GIS-based, we will provide GIS shapefiles of curb ramp and intersection condition ratings. These will be suitable for use in asset management or in developing an interactive on-line GIS tool for the public. Deliverables +Summary spreadsheet of condition ratings, that incorporates tiered priority system. +PDF map(s) of condition ratings of curb ramps and/or intersections +GIS shapefile of curb ramps and/or intersections Task 5. Develop Transition Plan and Public Outreach - 90 days Based on input from the City, Stonebrooke will use the transition plan outline from Task 1 to prepare a draft final document. The draft document will identify necessary facility and policy improvements, address public involvement by developing a procedure for filing grievances, and identify a City of Prior Lake right-of-way ADA coordinator/public contact among other requirements. It is anticipated that two drafts and one final document will be prepared. The first draft will be used to solicit comments from the PMT. The second draft will address PMT concerns and will be used to solicit public comments electronically and from the City Council. The final plan will incorporate PMT, general public, and City Council comments. Our team will also provide typical unit cost estimates for proposed improvements to assist with implementation and City budget planning. Deliverables +Draft (2) and Final (1) ADA Transition Plan While it is a requirement to hold a public process to solicit public comments, and conduct targeted outreach to the disabled community, this process is not defined in the ADA. We typically recommend holding one public meeting, advertise for electronic or written comments on the draft plan, and have discussion and public comment at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The public meeting would be held after the draft plan has been developed. Comments from the public and City Council will be incorporated into the final ADA Transition Plan. Stonebrooke will provide public outreach materials including: +Maps and tables that display draft condition ratings. This could also be displayed via ArcGIS +ADA brochure +Poster boards for the following: - What is an ADA Transition Plan - Summary of City’s approach to its ADA Transition Plan - Figure displaying typical curb ramp elements - ADA Coordinator contact information - Required notice under the ADA Deliverables +Agendas and minutes for two PMT meetings +Public display materials for one public meetings 3 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan IV. Qualifications We have extensive experience with ADA transition plan projects, as well as ADA design projects. Below are a few of our project examples that incorporate key service areas. Sherburne County ADA Transition Plan Client: Sherburne County / MnDOT Client Contact: Andy Witter, PE (763) 765-3300 Key Personnel Involved: Tim Arvidson, Kelly Besser Stonebrooke Engineering was selected by Sherburne County and MnDOT to prepare an ADA transition plan for Sherburne County and to assist in developing a transition plan template. This template was used by other local agencies to assist other in the development of their respective transition plans. Among other things, the transition plan: +Identifies physical obstacles in the County’s facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities; +Describes in detail the methods that could be used to make the facilities accessible; +Specifies a schedule or approach for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance; +Identifies ADA compliance at all County facilities; and +Reviews all County services, programs and activities to identify any physical barriers or policies, practices or procedures that may limit or exclude participation by people with disabilities. Stonebrooke worked with agency staff to: +Identify Previous County ADA improvement projects since the inception of the 1990 ADA Act; +Review County planning efforts identifying ADA compliant or non-compliant facilities; +Review Available County inventory lists identifying ADA compliant or non-compliant facilities; +Examine As-built plans of existing projects for ADA compliance; +Evaluate County Capital Improvement Plans (CIP), feasibility studies, comprehensive plans, area studies, etc. necessary to identify planned future projects for all state, County and City projects potentially affecting County facilities; and +Provide Public Outreach: As part of the outreach program, the County advertised in the local paper, wrote an article about the County’s program after interviewing the County’s public works director, and an open house was held after the draft plan was completed. In addition, we led a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consisting of MnDOT and Local Agency Staff. Stonebrooke provided training and guidance to County staff for this effort including “self- evaluation and design training” to assist agency staff in identifying non-compliant features as well as to provide oversight assistance to ensure that replacement features are consistent with current Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MnDOT standards. Stearns County ADA Transition Plan Client: St. Cloud APO and Stearns County Client Contact: Jodi Teich, PE (320) 255-6180 Key Personnel Involved: Tim Arvidson, Kelly Besser, Oz Khan https://co.stearns.mn.us/PropertyRoads/ADATransitionPlan The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization contracted with Stonebrooke Engineering to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Stearns County that meets 4 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A kick-off meeting was held to determine the appropriate scope, schedule, and budget for the project. The scope was specifically built to address the needs of Stearns County, while meeting the ADA requirements and adhering the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) to the extent practical. This means that non-compliant curb ramps, sidewalks, and entrances to public buildings were not automatically recommended for inclusion in the CIP for repair or replacement. However, the existing facilities were inventoried as part of the self-assessment, their condition was assessed, and a determination was made by the County as to the appropriate timing for repairs or replacement. The following steps summarize the process of developing the plan and offers some thoughts on how to approach developing a plan for other Counties and Cities: +Self Evaluation and Tiers: The first task in the process was creating an inventory of existing pedestrian facilities and included evaluating pedestrian accommodations from parking lots to the entrances of County buildings and other facilities that the County occupies space in. Three tiers were created to help establish priorities for improvements. +Developing Policies: Concurrent with the self evaluation and inventory efforts, Stearns County worked on developing policies and practices for the implementation of accessibility improvements that would be included in the Transition Plan. This is a key part of the Plan which embodies the County’s approach to achieving implementation of these improvements. +Improvements Schedule: The schedule for implementing the ADA Transition Plan is tied to the County’s five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for roadway improvements. After 5 years, items identified in the County CIP would be consistent with ADA recommended standards. After 20 years, 80% of accessibility features within the jurisdiction of the County would be consistent with the recommended standards. +Additional Tasks: Additional tasks and/or features of the Plan included identifying an ADA Coordinator and developing a grievance procedure. The ADA Transition Plan also includes numerous appendices which will be reviewed on an annual basis to monitor the progress made on the Plan. +Public Outreach: The County held one public meeting to solicit input on the planning process. Stonebrooke attended the meeting and created boards for display and public comments were taken. City of Burnsville ADA Transition Plan Client: City of Burnsville Client Contact: Steve Albrecht, PE (952) 895-4544 Key Personnel Involved: Tim Arvidson, Oz Khan http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1848 The City of Burnsville contracted with Stonebrooke Engineering to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. City staff performed all field evaluations, with Stonebrooke integrating the existing condition rating and inventory, and assembling the plan. Stonebrooke also provided support for public outreach, created outreach materials, and attended one public meeting. Among other things, the transition plan: +Identifies physical obstacles and develop an improvement schedule for elements in the City’s right-of-way that limit accessibility to its programs or activities by individuals with disabilities; +Describes in detail the methods that could be used to make the facilities accessible; +Specifies a schedule or approach for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance; +Identifies steps that will be taken during the transition period; +Indicates the official responsible for implementation of the plan and develop a grievance process; +Addresses maintenance of accessibility (snow removal, etc.); +Addresses response to alterations facilities; and +Addresses accessibility in work zones for existing facilities. 5 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Chisago County ADA Transition Plan Client: Chisago County Client Contact: Joe Triplett, PE (651) 213.8708 Key Personnel Involved: Tim Arvidson, Kelly Besser Chisago County contracted with Stonebrooke Engineering to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Marc Briese was the project manager for this effort. A kick-off meeting was held to determine the appropriate scope, schedule, and budget for the project. The scope was specifically built to address the needs of Chisago County, while meeting the ADA requirements and adhering the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) to the extent practical. This means that non-compliant curb ramps, sidewalks, and entrances to public buildings were not automatically recommended for inclusion in the CIP for repair or replacement. However, the existing facilities were inventoried as part of the self-assessment, their condition was assessed, and a determination was made by the County as to the appropriate timing for repairs or replacement. The following steps summarize the process of developing the plan and offers some thoughts on how to approach developing a plan for other Counties and Cities: +Self Evaluation: The first task in the process was creating an inventory of existing pedestrian facilities and included evaluating pedestrian accommodations from parking lots to the entrances of County buildings and other facilities that the County occupies space in. +Developing Policies: Concurrent with the self evaluation and inventory efforts, Chisago County worked on developing policies and practices for the implementation of accessibility improvements that would be included in the Transition Plan. This is a key part of the Plan which embodies the County’s approach to achieving implementation of these improvements. +Improvements Schedule: The schedule for implementing the ADA Transition Plan is tied to the County’s five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for roadway improvements. After 5 years, items identified in the County CIP would be consistent with ADA recommended standards. After 20 years, 80% of accessibility features within the jurisdiction of the County would be consistent with the recommended standards. +Additional Tasks: Additional tasks and/or features of the Plan included identifying an ADA Coordinator and developing a grievance procedure. The ADA Transition Plan also includes numerous appendices which will be reviewed on an annual basis to monitor the progress made on the Plan. +Public Outreach: The County opted to hold its public outreach as part of a scheduled County board meeting. Stonebrooke created boards for display and public comments were taken. V. References We have provided four references below whom we’ve performed similar work for within the past ten years. Chisago County Joe Triplett, PE (Public Works Director / County Engineer) (651) 213-8708 joe.triplett@chisagocounty.us Stearns County Jodi Teich, PE (Public Works Director / County Engineer) (320) 255-6180 jodi.teich@co.stearns.mn.us City of Burnsville Steve Albrecht, PE (Public Works Director) (952) 895-4544 steve.albrecht@burnsvillemn.gov MnDOT Todd Grugel, PE (ADA Design and Construction Engineer) (651) 366-3531 todd.grugel@state.mn.us 6 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Tim Arvidson, PE (Project Manager) Tim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stonebrooke Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer with over 23 years of experience. He is responsible for the coordination and processing of major roadway reconstruction and transportation projects utilizing local, state, and federal funding. Tim has presented at national conferences and has provided training and staff development to local Minnesota agencies. He has completed numerous high profile transportation design projects ranging from major highway interchange projects to local/urban reconstruction projects, including 33 roundabouts on Minnesota roads. These abilities, along with extensive training, geometric operations knowledge, and partnerships with other industry leaders, have earned Tim a reputation as a regional leader of transportation design and analysis. Tim has extensive knowledge and experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related projects having conducted extensive research on the subject. He is responsible for the development of numerous transition plans, provided oversight and training to public agencies and presented on the subject at technical conferences. Tim will lead and oversee all aspects of the project from concept to completion. Recent and Relevant Project Experience +Sherburne County ADA Transition Plan (Sherburne County and MnDOT) - Stonebrooke was selected to prepare an ADA transition plan and to assist in developing a transition plan template for use by State Aid. We provided training and guidance to County staff including “self-evaluation and design training” to assist agency staff in identifying non-compliant features as well as to provide oversight assistance to ensure that replacement features are consistent with current Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MnDOT standards. Tim served as the project manager for this project. +Stearns County ADA Transition Plan (Stearns County) - Stearns County contracted with Stonebrooke to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Tim served as the ADA expert for this project. +City of Burnsville ADA Transition Plan (City of Burnsville) - The City of Burnsville contracted with Stonebrooke to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Tim served as the ADA expert for this project. +Chisago County ADA Transition Plan (Chisago County) - Work on this project included scheduling, directing, and assuring quality of the self-assessment, as well as development of the plan and outreach efforts. Tim served as the ADA expert for this project. +ADA/Transition Plan Research - Tim has researched ADA and Transition Plan requirements extensively. He has worked with MnDOT and other local agencies to understand the concerns and challenges associated with ADA compliance and transition plan requirements. As part of this effort he is meeting with representatives of the Access Board, FHWA’s ADA Compliance office and the US Department of justice to ensure we have an unmatched understanding of our client’s obligations with ADA. Expertise +ADA +Planning +Public Outreach +Preliminary Design +Final Design +Roundabout Design +Construction +Training Education B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Professional Registrations Professional Engineer: Minnesota, Iowa, Montana, North Dakota, Wisconsin VI. Full Resumes for Key Personnel 7 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Kelly Besser, PE (ADA Expert / Project Engineer) Kelly is a registered professional engineer with more than 9 years of experience in the design and construction of transportation projects. Her experience includes preparing cost estimates, preliminary layouts, construction plans, and bid and contract documents. She has played an integral role in several final design plans, including detail plans for roadway geometrics, profiles, bituminous surfacing, concrete pavement design, landscaping, and lighting. Kelly is also an expert on ADA compliance. She has worked on the design or construction of over 2,200 ADA pedestrian ramp corners and is currently augmenting MnDOT ADA staff. For the Anoka County ADA Transition Plan, Kelly will provide oversight and guidance, while applying her extensive ADA planning design and construction experience. Recent and Relevant Project Experience +Sherburne County ADA Transition Plan (Sherburne County and MnDOT) - Stonebrooke was selected to prepare an ADA transition plan and to assist in developing a transition plan template. Stonebrooke provided training and guidance to County staff for this effort including “self-evaluation and design training” to assist agency staff in identifying non-compliant features as well as to provide oversight assistance to ensure that replacement features are consistent with current Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and MNDOT standards. Kelly developed and led a classroom and field ADA Design and Construction 101 training session for the Sherburne County field personnel. +Stearns County ADA Transition Plan (Stearns County) - Stearns County contracted with Stonebrooke to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Kelly served as an ADA compliance expert and resource for others working on this project. +ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements (Hennepin County and MnDOT) - Stonebrooke was selected by MnDOT Metro District and Hennepin County to provide design, on-site inspection, quality assurance, and construction administration services on five separate projects in Hennepin County for the replacement of over 500 pedestrian ramp corners. Stonebrooke provided the expert analysis needed to ensure the existing noncompliant facilities were replaced in conformance with current ADA guidelines. In addition to construction services, Stonebrooke’s responsibilities included transportation planning, temporary traffic control, accommodations for future Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), materials testing, ADA compliance checks, and documentation. Kelly was the project engineer and assisted with the contract administration. +TH 9, TH 28 and TH 55 ADA Improvements (MnDOT D4) - Stonebrooke Engineering was selected by MnDOT District 4 to perform preliminary design, final design and surveying services to design ADA improvements to pedestrian facilities along TH 9, TH 28 in Morris, Donnelly, and Herman, and also along TH 55 in Wendell. The project also included traffic signal designs for two intersections in Morris. The ADA improvement and signal plans were constructed in conjunction with a mill and overlay project in 2015. Kelly provided preliminary and final design. Expertise +Preliminary Design +Final Design +ADA Design +ADA Compliance +Permitting +Construction +Training Education B.S. Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University Professional Registrations Professional Engineer: Minnesota 8 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Oz Khan, EIT (Data Collection / Field ADA Compliance Checks) Oz has 5 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering. His expertise includes GIS mapping, planning, pavement management, traffic analysis, and transportation forecasting. His strong educational background complements his extensive hands-on project experience. Before joining Stonebrooke, Oz gained experience working for the City of Burnsville on its pavement management databases, including on-site survey work to establish pavement deterioration curves to identify the pavement segments that needed to be rehabilitated and reconstructed. He is also working on his PhD dissertation in Transportation & Logistics from North Dakota State University. For the Anoka County ADA Transition Plan, Oz will perform ADA field compliance checks, GIS work, and plan production. Recent and Relevant Project Experience +Stearns County ADA Transition Plan (Stearns County) - Stearns County contracted with Stonebrooke to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Oz has been involved with all aspects of the project including performing field data collection, GIS services, and is participating in writing the plan. +City of Burnsville ADA Transition Plan (City of Burnsville) - The City of Burnsville contracted with Stonebrooke to help create an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that meets the requirements of Title II, State and Local Governments Services of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Oz was involved with plan production. + Pavement Management - While working for the City of Burnsville, Oz maintained and updated the pavement management database. This included performing distress surveys on site and establishing pavement deterioration curves using the Infrastructure Consultant (ICON) software. This was used to identify pavement segments that needed to be rehabilitated or reconstructed. He also used GIS software to identify road characteristics and calculate costs for potential roadways that needed rehabilitation or reconstruction. +Greater Mankato Transit Redesign Study (Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Minnesota State University) - Oz researched both quantitative and qualitative data to develop recommendations that MN State University and the City of Mankato could potentially implement to provide a better transit system for the area. +Infrastructure Needs: North Dakota’s County, Township and Tribal Roads and Bridges Oz worked with a team of researchers on the North Dakota legislature study request for a study of the transportation infrastructure needs of all County and township roads in the state. The work involved spatially combining North Dakota DOT and Nokia’s Here Network road features geographic information from overlapping sources to retain accurate data, minimize redundancy, and reconcile data conflicts using ArcGIS 10.4.x software package. +Preventing At-Risk Teen Driver Crashes in North Dakota - Oz analyzed crash clusters among teenage drivers using GIS-based spatial, temporal and spatio-temporal overlay in the rural roads of North Dakota and identified traffic features behind crashes. Expertise +GIS Mapping +Pavement Management +Traffic Analysis +Quantitative Research +Travel Demand Forecasting Education PhD. Transportation & Logistics, North Dakota State University, Fargo (In Progress) M.A. Urban & Regional Planning, Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S. Civil Engineering, Minnesota State University, Mankato Professional Affiliations American Planning Association (APA) 9 City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan VII. Budget Hours Provided below is a work plan identifying the work tasks to be accomplished and the budget hours to be expended on each task and subtask. 10 Task Budget Hours Costs 0 Project Management 12.5 hours $2,200 1 Outline and Available Data / Records 15 hours $1,500 2 PMT Meetings 8 hours $1,000 3 ADA Inventory / Evaluation of Existing Facilities 120 hours $8,400 4 Develop Priority System 35 hours $3,500 5 Develop Transition Plan and Public Outerach 62 hours $6,200 Total 252.50 hours $22,800 Task Date Range Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Task 0 Project Management On-going Task 1 Outline and Available Data / Records August Task 2 PMT Meetings August & November Task 3 ADA Inventory / Evaluation of Existing Facilities September Task 4 Develop Priority System October Task 5 Develop Transition Plan and Public Outreach Nov-December City of Prior Lake ADA Transition Plan Appendix A: Sample ADA Transition Plan Materials The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. As a provider of public transportation services and programs, the City of Burnsville must comply with this Act, and has developed a Transition Plan detailing how the City will ensure that all facilities are accessible to all individuals. The City of Burnsville must meet these general requirements for individuals with disabilities: • Access to all public programs and places • Modification of policies that deny equal access • Effective communication procedures • An ADA Coordinator that coordinates ADA compliance • Public notice of ADA requirements • Grievance procedure for resolution of complaints The City of Burnsville’s goal is to provide ADA-accessible pedestrian design features as part of the City’s capital improvement projects (CIP). These standards and procedures will be kept up to date with nationwide and local best management practices. What is an ADA Transition Plan? City of Burnsville roadway system ADA improvements are based on projects identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and will be addressed using the following criteria: • All new construction projects and City reconstruction projects with pedestrian facilities will be designed and constructed to conform with the most current ADA design practices to the extent feasible. • ADA improvements on county rehabilitation or resurfacing projects will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. • ADA improvements requested by the public will be evaluated by City staff. Evaluation criteria will include pedestrian volumes, traffic volumes, condition of existing infrastructure and public safety. City of Burnsville Goals: • After 5 years, items identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan will be ADA-Compliant. • After 20 years, 80 percent of accessibility features within the jurisdiction of the City will be ADA compliant. ADA Improvement Plan Curb Ramp Elements Without these basic ramp elements, sidewalk travel can be dangerous, difficult, and in some cases impossible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids. Curb ramps allow people with mobility impairments to gain access to the sidewalks and to pass through center islands in streets. Without accessible ramps, these individuals are forced to travel in streets and roadways, are put in danger, and/or are prevented from reaching their destination. The City of Burnsville has identified an ADA Title II Coordinator to oversee City policies and procedures: Steve Albrecht or current Public Works Director City of Burnsville 100 Civic Center Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-895-4544 Fax: 952-895-4512 E-mail: steve.albrecht@burnsvillemn.gov More information is available at: www.burnsville.org/ADA ADA Coordinator Stearns County ADA Transition Plan Self-Evaluation 2016 CITY ROUTE_NUM JUNCTION TYPE LATITUDE LONGITUDE INTSEC COMMENTS EFF_WID TIER_ALL SIGNAL APS Saint Cloud CSAH 75 41st Ave S ADA Ped Xing 45.55339454920 -94.21019935440 SIGNAL 2 ramps per quadrant Y TIER 2 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 75 94 E ramp ADA Ped Xing 45.46460024180 -94.13353925900 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 75 94 W ramp ADA Ped Xing 45.46471809270 -94.12789711050 Stop-Control 2 ramps on porkchop and median NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 75 HWY 15 (North)ADA Ped Xing 45.54956925800 -94.20521703980 SIGNAL 3 ramps on porkchops NA TIER 1 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 75 HWY 15 (South)ADA Ped Xing 45.55333499210 -94.20512105210 SIGNAL 3 ramps on porkchops NA TIER 1 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 75 Park Ave S ADA Ped Xing 45.55328952910 -94.20860867900 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 75 Sportsman Island Rd ADA Ped Xing 45.52212855020 -94.16148873730 SIGNAL 2 ramps per quadrant Y TIER 2 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 75 Traverse Road ADA Ped Xing 45.54234097970 -94.17018362060 SIGNAL No APS in SE quad N TIER 3 Y N Saint Cloud CSAH 75 University Dr S ADA Ped Xing 45.54765393530 -94.17763182710 SIGNAL 2 ramps on N,NW&SE quad,3 ramps in porkchop,No walk on SWNATIER 3 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 75 Washington Memorial Dr ADA Ped Xing 45.54558436190 -94.17295167010 SIGNAL Just push buttons on NW & SW quads NA TIER 3 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 81 HWY 15 ADA Ped Xing 45.55867771010 -94.20591518630 SIGNAL 3 ramps on porkchops NA TIER 1 Y Y Saint Cloud CSAH 84 E of Hwy 15 ebound ADA Ped Xing 45.51540645440 -94.22186895620 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 84 E of Hwy 15 wbound ADA Ped Xing 45.51543283620 -94.22253800520 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 84 Hwy 15 E ramp ADA Ped Xing 45.51544214910 -94.22491011620 RABOUT 2 ramps on SE,NE quad & E median NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Cloud CSAH 84/CSAH 74 33rd St S ADA Ped Xing 45.51538751620 -94.21935762570 RABOUT R/about, 2 ramps per quad,medians combinedNA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 Baker St ADA Ped Xing 45.56214670500 -94.31687197450 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 Callaway St ADA Ped Xing 45.56143332070 -94.31685458970 Stop-Control 2 ramps on SE quadrant NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 Centennial com Bldng ADA Ped Xing 45.55904507320 -94.31690124500 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 College Main Entrance ADA Ped Xing 45.56297835320 -94.31718755900 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 CR 134 ADA Ped Xing 45.56472653120 -94.31794202600 Stop-Control NA TIER 3 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 Hill St W ADA Ped Xing 45.55168348730 -94.31681810990 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 Jade Rd ADA Ped Xing 45.54473177510 -94.30531194920 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 PL to Church ADA Ped Xing 45.56438063490 -94.31779274250 Stop-Control NA TIER 3 N NA Saint Joseph CR 121 PL to Monestory ADA Ped Xing 45.56380842260 -94.31754578870 Stop-Control NA TIER 3 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 12th Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.56571717330 -94.30063631080 Stop-Control 2 ramps on SE quadrant NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 16th Ave SE ADA Ped Xing 45.56595504520 -94.29622000220 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 1st Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.56490968330 -94.31604409600 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 2nd Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.56500097360 -94.31404567930 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 3rd Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.56510489940 -94.31228690160 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 4th Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.56520657930 -94.31036886820 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 5th Ave SE ADA Ped Xing 45.56528879510 -94.30876103530 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 7th Ave SE ADA Ped Xing 45.56540339130 -94.30658067030 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CR 134 9th Ave SE ADA Ped Xing 45.56556624910 -94.30370209910 Stop-Control NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CSAH 133 Elm St ADA Ped Xing 45.56912785670 -94.30064241560 Stop-Control 2 ramps on SE quadrant NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph CSAH 2 Date St ADA Ped Xing 45.56836820060 -94.31889123470 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Joseph CSAH 2 Elm St ADA Ped Xing 45.56942785440 -94.31889465090 Stop-Control 2 ramps on SE&SW quad NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Joseph CSAH 75 4th Ave NE ADA Ped Xing 45.56742651990 -94.30967590120 SIGNAL *data entered on 01/11/17. Entered as TIER 2NA TIER 2 Y Y Saint Joseph CSAH 75 CR 134 (20th Ave)ADA Ped Xing 45.56471767780 -94.29033738310 SIGNAL Ccuts present but no ramps.No APS NA TIER 3 Y N Saint Joseph CSAH 75 CSAH 133 (12th Ave)ADA Ped Xing 45.56704941600 -94.30068076580 SIGNAL 2 ramps on porkchop NA TIER 3 Y Y Saint Joseph CSAH 75 CSAH 134 ADA Ped Xing 45.55853808010 -94.27038360960 SIGNAL Ccuts present but no ramps.No APS NA TIER 3 Y N Saint Joseph CSAH 75 CSAH 2 West Jct ADA Ped Xing 45.57255257110 -94.33463711290 SIGNAL 2 ramps per quadrant NA TIER 2 Y Y Saint Joseph CSAH 75 CSAH 2 East Jct (College Ave)ADA Ped Xing 45.56770078350 -94.31893407110 SIGNAL 2 ramps on SE quad & W median NA TIER 1 Y Y Saint Joseph Lk Wobegon Trl 8th Ave NE Trail Xing 45.56777262030 -94.30598517850 TRAIL NA TIER 3 N NA Saint Joseph Lk Wobegon Trl CSAH 133 Trail Xing 45.56739556900 -94.30067637040 TRAIL NA TIER 1 N NA Saint Joseph Lk Wobegon Trl CSAH 2 Trail Xing 45.57050598260 -94.31858279220 TRAIL NA TIER 3 N NA Saint Joseph Lk Wobegon Trl Northland Dr Trail Xing 45.56802642170 -94.30967561800 TRAIL NA TIER 2 N NA Saint Joseph Twn Lk Wobegon Trl CSAH 3 Trail Xing 45.57723766360 -94.33222151380 TRAIL NA TIER 3 N NA Sartell CR 120 Connecticut Ave ADA Ped Xing 45.58614896730 -94.20281542900 Stop-Control NA TIER 1 N NA Sartell CR 120 Hwy 15 ramp (east)ADA Ped Xing 45.58660480020 -94.19828371060 SIGNAL NA TIER 1 Y Y Lak e W o b e g o n T r a i l 12 S T S M A I N S T S RAM P A S H S T S 4 S T S 6 S T S G E T T Y S T 5 S T S BEL T L I N E R D 7 S T S 2 S T S SI N C L A I R L E W I S A V CO RD 17 IN T E R S T A T E H W Y 9 4 P I N E S T S B I R C H S T S 415 ST 8 S T S STATE R D CO RD 185 PA R K R D CO RD 186 CO R D 1 2 5 E L M S T S W A L N U T S T C E N T R E S T E A S T S T 10 S T S G R O V E L A K E S T M A P L E S T 9 S T S COUNTRY OAK DR L I N C O L N L O O P O A K S T S 393 AV 1 S T S WATERVIEW RD RAI L R O A D A V 9 1 / 2 S T S EASTV I E W D R F A I R L A N E D R P L E A S A N T S T M O R N I N G V I E W R D 41 8 S T W I L L O W S T L I N C O L N R D SHA M R O C K L N FAIRY LAKE R D S 6 S T S E SUNRISE TRL PA C I F I C S T LI L A C D R L I N C O L N S T CA S S S T C E D A R S T T I M B E R L A N E D R SPRUCE ST AN J O D R HI L L T O P C T HIG H S T EAST RIVER BLVD PENDERGAST ST TO W E R V I E W D R DAYBREAK LN EAST RIVER CIRCLEMORNING VIEW CT ANJO C T C E N T R E S T RA M P 8 S T S 10 S T S 2 S T S E A S T S T RAMP IN T E R S T A T E H W Y 9 4 O A K S T S 1 S T S Le g e n d !( TI E R 1 C o n d i t i o n R a t i n g !( TI E R 2 C o n d i t i o n R a t i n g !( TI E R 3 C o n d i t i o n R a t i n g Si g n a l l i z e d I n t e r s e c t i o n Í St o p - C o n t r o l l e d I n t e r s e c t i o n > Tr a i l / S i d e w a l k C r o s s i n g Tr a i l s CS A H Co u n t y R o a d I Jan, 2017Figure 27Sauk Centre ADA Locations So u r c e : S t e a r n s C o u n t y , E S R I 0 1 , 0 0 0 50 0 F e e t ADA Transition Plan Curb Ramp Compliance Check Form Stearns County, Minnesota City/Township: _________________ Date: _____________ Weather: ________________ Intersection/location: __________________________________________________________________ Inspector: ___________________________________________________________________________ Yes No N/A* 1. Curb cuts present? ...................................................................................... ☐ ☐ ☐ 2. Truncated domes present? ......................................................................... ☐ ☐ ☐ 3. Landings present? If yes, ............................................................................ ☐ ☐ ☐ a. Within 15’ of curb cut? .................................................................. ☐ ☐ ☐ b. 2% max slope in all directions? ...................................................... ☐ ☐ ☐ c. 4’ x 4’ minimum size? ..................................................................... ☐ ☐ ☐ 4. Running slope 8% max? .............................................................................. ☐ ☐ ☐ 5. Effective width ≥ 4 feet? ............................................................................ ☐ ☐ ☐ 6. Signalized intersection? If yes, .................................................................... ☐ ☐ a. Does signal have APS/count down timers? .................................. ☐ ☐ ☐ b. Are push buttons present for each directional crossing? .............. ☐ ☐ ☐ c. Do push buttons have minimum 10’ separation to each other? ... ☐ ☐ ☐ d. Are push buttons accessible? ....................................................... ☐ ☐ ☐ 7. Pictures taken? ........................................................................................... ☐ ☐ 1 2 3 4 5 8. Bit/concrete condition (1=worst, 5=best) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Location Sketch Notes NORTH All N/A checks need description in Notes below.