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Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the City of Killeen Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
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DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: A memorandum of resolution adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In June 2021, the City entered into a 3-year Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) that required the City to complete a Self-Evaluation of all city facilities, programs, activities, and public rights of way to determine compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 2022, the City established the role of ADA Compliance Manager (currently known as the ADA Coordinator) to oversee the City’s efforts. The settlement’s term ended on June 29, 2024.
In 2022, the City engaged a consultant to complete its Self-Evaluation. The evaluation included:
§ Policies and Practices
§ City Website
§ Public Buildings
§ Parks and Park Amenities
§ Pedestrian Ramps
§ Sidewalks
§ Crosswalks
§ Pedestrian Signals
In 2025, the City engaged STV, Inc., to draft a Transition Plan outlining the steps and timeline for bringing the Self-Evaluation findings into compliance with federal and state standards.
The Transition Plan is federally required by the ADA; driven by community, City Council, and staff input; enforced by multiple federal agencies; a Living document which will be updated as needed; and has a dedicated webpage on the City website. The Plan identifies accessibility barriers, sets priorities and timelines for improvements, includes community input, and outlines how the City will work toward meeting accessibility standards.
The Plan establishes a framework for the City to work toward compliance with ADA requirements applicable to local government entities and outlines a proactive approach for identifying and remediating architectural barriers.
Plan Purpose and Goals:
§ Cross-departmental efforts to maximize resources.
o Projects will occur simultaneously.
§ Ensure safe and comfortable access to public buildings and public-rights-of-way.
§ Enhance mobility and safety.
§ Use public engagement to help inform decision making and foster an inclusive culture in Killeen.
Align with federal and state standards.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to City of Killeen Administrative Policies and Procedures, as well as state, and federal policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
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Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
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Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
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If not, where will the money come from?
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Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Killeen City Council adopt the City of Killeen Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Transition Plan
Presentation