Author: Sharon Smith

City of Jackson
Jackson, Tennessee
ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan
August 1, 2023

City Hall

Fire Station # 1

Police Station Headquarters

I. Legislative Mandate	Page 5
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Requirements and Process	Page 5
III. Discrimination and Accessibility	Page 6
IV. Ongoing Accessibility Improvements	Page 6
CITY OF JACKSON ADA PUBLIC NOTICE	Page 7
CITY OF JACKSON ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE	Page 8
CITY OF JACKSON ADA GRIEVANCE COMPLAINT FORM	Page 9
Transition Action Plan for Programs & Facilities	Page 10-11

Table of Contents

Bennett Center Action Plan	Page 12
Carl Perkins Civic Center Action Plan	Page 13-14
City Court Action Plan (101 E. Lafayette Street) / City Court Action Plan (391 S. Royal Street)	Page 15 / Page 16
City Hall Action Plan	Page 17
The Depot Museum Action Plan	Page 18

Fairgrounds Action Plan	Page 19

Farmers Market Action Plan	Page 20

Fire Prevention/Training Center Action Plan	Page 21

Fire Station # 1 Action Plan	Page 22

Fire Station # 2 Action Plan	Page 23

Fire Station # 4 Action Plan	Page 24

Fire Station # 5 Action Plan	Page 25-26

Health & Sanitation Action Plan	Page 27

Oman Arena Action Plan	Page 28
Police Department (Main Office) Action Plan	Page 29
South Jackson Community Center Action Plan	Page 30
T. R. White Action Plan	Page 31-32
The Carnegie Action Plan	Page 33
The Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center Action Plan	Page 34
Westwood Community Center Action Plan	Page 35-36
Future Resurfacing and Alterations statement	Page 37

Table of Contents

Street Department Sidewalks & Ramps Action Plan & 2020 Six-Year Progress Report	Page 38-40
Parks	Page 41
Traffic Signalization	Page 42
Request, questions & concerns statement	Page 43

I. Legislative Mandate
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that mandates equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination in access to jobs, public accommodations, government services, public transportation, and telecommunications. Title II of ADA also requires that all programs, services, and activities (PSAs) of public entities provide equal access for individuals with disabilities.
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Development Requirements and Process
The City of Jackson is obligated to observe all requirements of Title I in its employment practices; Title II in its policies, programs and services; any parts of Title IV and V that apply to the City and its programs, services, or facilities; and all requirements in the 2010 ADA Standards and 2011 Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG) that apply to facilities and other physical holdings.
Title II has the broadest impact on the City. Included in Title II are administrative requirements for all government entities employing more than 50 people. These administrative requirements are:
Completion of Self-Evaluation;
Development of an ADA compliant procedure;
Designation of at least one (1) person who is responsible for overseeing Title II
compliance; and
Development of a Transition Plan to schedule the removal of the barriers
uncovered by the Self-Evaluation process. The Transition Plan will become a
working document until all barriers have been addressed.
This document describes the process developed to complete the evaluation of the City of Jackson’s PSAs and facilities, provides possible solutions to remove programmatic barriers, and presents a Transition Plan for the modification of facilities and public right-of-way to improve accessibility, which will guide the planning and implementation of necessary program and facility modifications over the next 30 years. The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is significant in that it establishes the City’s ongoing commitment to the development and maintenance of PSAs and facilities that accommodate all its citizenry.

III. Discrimination and Accessibility
Program accessibility means that, when reviewed in its entirety, each program is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Program accessibility is necessary not only for individuals with mobility needs, but also to individuals with sensory and cognitive disabilities.
Accessibility applies to all aspects of a program or service, including but not limited to physical access, advertisement, orientation, eligibility, participation, testing or evaluation, provision of auxiliary aids, transportation, policies, and communication.
The following are examples of elements that should be evaluated for barriers to accessibility:
A. Physical Barriers
Parking
Path of travel to, throughout, and between buildings and amenities
Doors
Service counters
Restrooms
Drinking fountains
Public telephones
Path of travel along sidewalk corridors within the public rights-of-way
Access to pedestrian equipment at signalized intersections
B. Programmatic Barriers
Building signage
Customer communication and interaction
Non-compliant sidewalks or curb ramps
Emergency notifications, alarms, and visible signals
Participation opportunities for the City sponsored events
IV. Ongoing Accessibility Improvements
City PSAs and facilities evaluated during the Self-Evaluation will continue to be evaluated on an ongoing basis, and the ADA Transition Plan will be revised to account for changes that have been or will be completed since the initial Self-Evaluation. This Plan will be posted annually on the City’s website for review and consideration by the public.

CITY OF JACKSON
ADA PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Jackson will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its service, programs, or activities.
Employment: The city does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U. S. Equal Employment opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: The city will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified individuals with disabilities so they can participate equally in the city’s programs, services and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, do9cuments in braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to individuals who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The city will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in city offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a city program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Justice Fouse, ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Complaints that a city program, service, or activity is not accessible to individuals with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.
The city will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy.
Leon McFarlin ADA Coordinator
125 E. Main Street, Suite 302
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 425-8277
Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov
http://www.jacksontn.gov/ADA Compliance

CITY OF JACKSON
ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies of the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of Jackson.
The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.
The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the alleged violation to:
City of Jackson
Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator
125 E. Main Street, Suite 302
Jackson, TN 38301
lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov
(731) 425-8277
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audiotape. The response will explain the position of the City of Jackson and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA Coordinator within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the response to the Mayor or his/her designee.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the Mayor or his/her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the Mayor or his/her designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Mayor or his/her designee, and responses from the ADA Coordinator and the Mayor or his/her designee will be kept by the City of Jackson for at least three (3) years.

CITY OF JACKSON ADA GRIEVANCE COMPLAINT FORM

Instructions for filing an ADA grievance:
1. Please complete the following form.
2. Return the form as soon as possible but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the
alleged violation to: CITY OF JACKSON
	LEON MCFARLIN, ADA COODINATOR
	125 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 302
	JACKSON, TENNESSEE 38301
	(731) 425-8277		or save to desktop & email to lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov
3. Alternative means of filing complaint will be made available for persons with disabilities
upon request.
4. Within fifteen (15) calendar days the ADA coordinator will meet with the complainant to
discuss & reach a resolution.

DATE:			GRIEVANT'S NAME:
					PLEASE PRINT
ADDRESS:
CITY:				STATE:		ZIP CODE:
PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
DESCRIPTION OF ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION:
LOCATION OF COMPLAINT:
Signature of Grievant							Date signed
Alternative means of filing (describe):
City of Jackson Use only:			Received by:
			Date Received:

Transition Action Plan for Programs & Facilities
During the self-evaluation period, Architectural Surveys were performed by the City employees and the City’s ADA Consultants. Forty (40) City facilities and parks were surveyed using a checklist addresses areas of compliance and non-compliance with the ADAAG in the areas of parking, exterior path of travel, entrances, interior path of travel, restrooms, showers, service counters, meeting rooms, playgrounds, and swimming pools. Most facilities were found to have some areas of non-compliance although varying in degree of severity and number of areas.
ADA Action Plans attached for the following locations:
Bennett Center—96 O’Neal Street
Carl Perkins Civic Center –400 South Highland Avenue
City Court—101 E. Lafayette Street
City Hall—101-127 E. Main Street
The Depot Museum -582 S. Royal Street
Fairgrounds Park-800 S. Highland Avenue
Farmers Market-91 New Market Street
Fire Prevention/Training Center-720 S. Highland Avenue
Fire Station # 1-440 E. Chester Street
Fire Station # 2-550 Westwood Gardens Drive
Fire Station # 4-1526 S. Highland Avenue
Fire Station # 5-50 Vann Drive
Health & Sanitation-180 Conalco Drive
Police Department (Main Station)- 234 Institute Street

15 South Jackson Community Center-412 Bolivar Highway
16. T. R. White Community Center-304 North Hays Avenue
17. The Carnegie-305 East College Street
The Ned McWherter Arts Center-314 East Main Street
Westwood Community Center-3 Westwood Gardens Drive
Street Department-Ramps, Curbs & Sidewalk compliance
The City intends to complete necessary modifications to all such facilities by January 1, 2034. The following summary outlines specific plans for modifications at twenty-one (20) of these facilities as described in their action plans attached. Cost estimates will vary each budget year upon availability of funds. You may review our current budget at http://www.jacksontn.gov/finance/audits & Financial Reports.

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

During self-evaluation period, Architectural Surveys were performed by the City employees and the City’s ADA Consultants. Forty (40) City Facilities and parks were surveyed using a checklist developed by the ADA Consultant. The checklist addresses areas of compliance and non- compliance with ADAAG in the areas of parking, exterior path of travel, entrances, interior path of travel, restrooms, showers, service counters, meeting rooms, playgrounds and swimming pools. Most facilities were found to have some areas of non-compliance, although varying in degree of severity and number of areas. Title II only requires listing physical obstacles, the methods used to make the facilities accessible, the schedule and the responsible official.

Public Entity

Bennett Center located at 96 O’Neal Street Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Carl Perkins Civic Center located at 400 S. Highland Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Continued from page 13.
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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Carl Perkins Civic Center located at 400 S. Highland Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Continued from page 13.

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

City Court located at 101 E. Lafayette Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

City Court moved out of leased location at 101 E. Lafayette and into a newly constructed City Court Building on 7/13/2020, located at 391 S. Royal Street.
City is no longer responsible for this building as of 7/13/2020.

Prior ADA issues:
There is a settled section of sidewalk that created a 1” bump on the route from the municipal lot and the court entrance.
The landing in front of the entrance is level for 2’ rather than 5’.
The service counter is 44” high. There is a table in close proximity that is an accessible height.
There is not a wheelchair accessible toilet stall in the restrooms. The stall designed for accessibility is 40” wide with parallel grab bars. Lavatory pipes are not insulated and the urinal is too high in the men’s room.
There are no steps to the Judge’s bench.
No van accessible parking spaces.
Designated spaces and access aisles in the municipal lot have non-compliant cross slopes.
On-street parking does not have a marked access aisle, there is not direct access to the sidewalk from the space, and designating signage is low.
The curb ramp closest to the municipal lot does not have a top landing.

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, program or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

City Court located at 391 S. Royal Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
New Building, 7/13/2020.	Inspected and ADA compliant.		Daryl Hubbard, City Court Clerk	Newly Constructed City Court Building/Courtroom, 7/13/2020.

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, program or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

City Hall located at 101-127 E. Main Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
There are no van accessible parking spaces on the street and the parking garage has an 84” vertical clearance (98” vertical clearance required for van spaces).	Working with engineering to reconfigure outdoor parking on Liberty Street side to accommodate van accessible parking.	2025	Devilon Young	Will involve curb cut and possible repaving.
The designated spaces and access aisles in the garage have about a 1:16 cross slope.	The designated spaces and access aisles in the garage have about a 1:16 cross slope.	2024	Devilon Young
On-street parking does not have a marked access aisle, there is not direct access to the sidewalk from the space, and designating signage is low.	This has been resolved.			Parking now has marked access aisle, direct access has been added, and signage has been moved.
There are no handrails on the ramp to the elevator in the garage.	When accessible spaces are moved this will no longer be part of the accessible route.	2024	Devilon Young
One of the service counters on the first floor in the Revenue Office is lowered, but it is a 39” above the floor and 24” long.	This has been resolved.		Devilon Young	An auxiliary counter has been provided with an accessible desk in the lobby and the max high forward reach has been achieved.
In the restrooms, the centerlines of the water closest in the accessible stalls are 20” to 22” from the wall. The paper towel dispensers are automatic, but their bottom edges are 60” to 62” above the floor.	Part of the issue has been resolved.	2024	Devilon Young	Towel dispensers have been added to meet requirements. Water closets in accessible stalls will need to be redesigned.

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, program or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

The Depot Museum located at 582 S. Royal St.

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The designated parking spaces do not have a marked access aisle and they have up to a 1:24 cross slope (most level part of lot.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
The curb range to the sidewalk are too steep (1:7 – 1:8), their sides are much too steep (1:5), and their top landings are too small (44” in front of doors, doors recessed 12”).	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
The landing in front of the entrance door is 44” long, the door is recessed 12” with 2” – 3” to the latch, pull side, and the door hardware requires pinching with thumb to operate.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
The reception/service counter is more than 36” above the floor.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
Signage does not include Braille and raised characters.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
The mirrors, dispensers, and urinals in the restroom are too high.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office
There are steps to the train car and one big step to gazebo.	In process of repairs	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, program or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fairgrounds located at 800 S. Highland Ave.

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
There are 15 parallel parking spaces designated in one location on a drive. There are parking spaces closer to the pavilions, building, and grandstands in parking lots on the site. Access would be greatly improved if accessible parking were provided in the most convenient location for each facility separately.	Complete		John Robert Mehr	Completed in 2014.
None of the spaces have marked access aisles and they adjoin a vehicular way.	Complete		John Robert Mehr	Completed in 2014.
None of the ramps from the drive to the pavilions have handrails. However, if designated parking was moved a person could access the pavilion without using the ramps.	Work order request has been put in to inspect/implement	2024	John Robert Mehr & Parks Maintenance	As capital budget allows in 2024.
The bottom ramp run on the grandstands switchback ramp exceeds a 1:12 slope.	Work order request has been put in to Street Dept.	2024	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	As capital budget allows in 2024.
Thresholds at the building’s entrance are too high; the signage does not include Braille and raised characters; doors have door knobs for operating devices; and there are steps to the raised area in the meeting spaces.	Work order into City Maintenance and Sign Dept.	2024	John Robert Mehr & Parks Maintenance	As capital budget allows in 2024.
The water closest in the building’s restrooms, do not have compliant maneuvering space.	Work order into Parks Maintenance to evaluate sink height/implementation	2024	John Robert Mehr & Parks Maintenance	If major modification has to be made, will be put in FY Budget 2024.
The toilet stalls in the grandstand restrooms are 48” wide rather than the 60” required for wheelchair access. The water closest is centered in the stall	This stall width has been modified and other modifications will be made as capital budget allows.	2024	John Robert Mehr & Greg Rowland, Building Dept.	An inspection by the building inspector was conducted in 2020 & further modification will be made in FY Budget 2024.

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, program or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Farmers Market located at 91 New Market Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No van accessible parking; 10” wide on-street spaces with no marked access aisle or direct access to the sidewalk.	Complete		Bruce Bond	Completed in July 2020.
Curb Ramps around the market are not flush with ½” to 1” bumps either inside or outside curb.	Complete		Bruce Bond & Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Completed in 2022.
The entrance to the office is not accessible. There is a steep slope up to the door with no level landing in front of the door.	Complete		Bruce Bond & Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Completed in 2022.
Using a port-a-potties for restrooms, should have at least one accessible model.			Bruce Bond	Port-a-potties accessible models are required for all events at Farmers Market.

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Prevention/Training Center located at 721 S. Highland Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Station # 1 located at 440 E. Chester Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Station # 2 located at 550 Westwood Gardens Drive

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Station # 4 located at 1526 S. Highland Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Station # 5 located at 50 Vann Drive

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Fire Station # 5 located at 50 Vann Drive

Date August 1, 2023

Continued from page 25

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OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Health & Sanitation located at 180 Conalco

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Oman Arena located at 175 Allen Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Oman Arena located at 175 Allen Avenue was sold to
Jackson-Madison County Schools on 3/25/2022.
City is no longer responsible for this building as of 3/25/2022.

Prior ADA issues:
Designated parking spaces that meet the van accessible size requirements are not identified.
The ramp from the designated parking to the south entrance is too steep, and has no handrails, edge protection, or level landings.
Interior ramps are steeper than a 1:12 with no handrails.
Signage does not include Braille and raised characters.
The concession counters are higher than 36”.

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Police Department (Main Bldg) located at 234 Institute Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

S. Jackson Community Center located at 412 Bolivar Highway

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Y
OF JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

T. R. White located at 304 N. Hays Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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JACKCTION

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

T. R. White located at 304 N. Hays Avenue

Date August 1, 2023

Continued from page 31

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The threshold at front entrance doors is 1” high and unbeveled.	Complete		Terry Smith	Completed in 2019.
The reception counter is 42” above the floor.	We will remove the counter and rework to make accessible	2024	Terry Smith and Kirk Smith, Parks Maintenance.	2022 Capital Budget, if approved.
Interior access to the lower level is by stairs and there are steps to the office and the gym seating.	Complete		Terry Smith	Wheel chair accessible space designated in each corner of the gym as of 2019.
Signage does not include Braille and raised characters.	Signs will be made for outside and inside building	2024	Terry Smith	Looking to complete in 2024.
Interior doors have door knobs.	Will put in 2024 budget to remove/replace knobs. Must be requested thru capital Budget.	2024	Terry Smith	2024 Capital Budget, if approved.
The restrooms and locker rooms are not designed for accessibility.	Complete		Terry Smith	Completed in 2018.
There is not a lift or ramp to access the swimming pool.	Will purchase a lift for pool. Has to be approved thru Capital Budget	2024	Terry Smith	2024 Capital Budget, if approved.

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

The Carnegie located at 305 E. College Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

The Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center located at 314 E. Main Street

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Westwood Community Center located at 3 Westwood Gardens Drive

Date August 1, 2023

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

Westwood Community Center located at 3 Westwood Gardens Drive

Date August 1, 2023

The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)
During self-evaluation period, Architectural Surveys were performed by the City employees and the City’s ADA Consultants.
Future Resurfacing and alteration.
The City of Jackson shall ensure in year 2014 and thereafter that, whenever any City of Jackson street, intersection or sidewalk is altered or resurfaced, such projects will comply with all Americans with Disability Act requirements, including 28 C.F.R. §§ 35.15 (b), (c), e(1) and 28 C. F. R. Part 36. App. A §§ 4.7 and 4.8.
The City of Jackson also shall ensure that curb ramps² complying with these requirements are installed into all resurfaced intersections of “streets, roads, highways, sidewalks and paths.”³ Also, such curb ramps shall be installed into intersections of each cross street that intersects with the alteration or resurfacing so that sidewalks running parallel with the alteration or resurfacing are fully accessible to mobility-impaired persons with disabilities.
The City of Jackson shall ensure that all bids and contracts for such work include the specific requirements of the Americans with Disability Act, including 28 C.F.R. §§ 35.15 (b), (c), e(1) and e(2) and 28 C. F. R. Part 36. App. A §§ 4.7 and 4.8.
The City of Jackson shall ensure that all ramps are installed during the same construction season as the resulting alteration.
Should any project be governed by the public right-of-way standards, if adopted, the City shall be able, at its own discretion to choose to comply with either the specific ADAAG regulations or right-of-way standards.

CITY OF JACKSON ADA TRANSITION PLAN

This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Contact Person: Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov Phone : 731-425-8277

Sidewalks & Ramps
20 years - 2014-2033: Install Ramps on streets as they are resurfaced in the same construction season as the resurfacing or alteration. Varies from year to year:

See 2021 progress report on pages 38 & 39.

NON COMPLIANCE	Per Year (linear ft)	Total (linear feet)
CONDITION	25,687	517375
OBSTRUCTION	14,626	292525
2022-2023 CONSENT DECREE PROGRESS
NON COMPLIANCE CONDITION
Street	Side	From	To	Condition Non Compliance Codes	Segment Length	%	COMPLETE	COMPLETE %
W.GRAND ST.	NORTH	HIGHLAND	LAMBUTH	4a,6c,3a	2,200		Y	0.43%
W.GRAND ST.	SOUTH	HIGHLAND	LAMBUTH	6a,5a,3b,4a	2,200		Y	0.43%
WESTWOOD	SOUTH	#412	CAMPBELL	6b	1,600		Y	0.31%
WESTWOOD	SOUTH	#524	OMAR	3a,4a,5a	1,600		Y	0.31%
CAROLANE DR.	NORTH	HOLLYWOOD DR	DEAD END	6d,5a,3b	1,200		Y	0.23%
CAROLANE DR.	SOUTH	HOLLYWOOD DR	DEAD END	5b,6a	1,200		Y	0.23%
CAMELOT	WEST	CAROLANE	DEAD END	3a,	600		Y	0.12%
CAMELOT	EAST	CAROLANE	DEAD END	5a,5b	600		Y	0.12%
A ST	NORTH	TENNESSEE	DEADEND	4b,3a	1,000		Y	0.19%
NORTH MISSOURI ST.	EAST	A.ST.	D.ST	4d,	1,550		Y	SOUTH
DUPREE ST.	SOUTH	WHITEHALL	HAYS	4f,5a	1,300		y	0.25%
								0.00%
								0.00%
								2.61%
								2.61%
								2.61%
								2.61%
					15,050		TOTAL COMPLETE	13.05%

ADA Consent Decree Progress
			Condition			Obstruction
Year	FY	Required %	Sidewalk	Actual	Act %	Sidewalk	Actual	Act %
1	2015	5%	25869	21000	4.1%	14626	20650	7.1%
2	2016	10%	51738	17900	7.5%	29253	150	7.1%
3	2017	15%	77606	16100	10.6%	43879	0	7.1%
4	2018	20%	103475	40900	18.5%	58505	23200	15.0%
5	2019	25%	129344	36300	25.6%	73131	6700	17.3%
6	2020	30%	155213	37900	66.3%	87758	102925	53.7%
7	2021	35%	181081	37150	19.8%	102384	500	0.2%
8	2022	40%	206950	11800	2.3%	8117010	0	0.0%
9	2023	45%	232819	15,050	2.9%	8131636	0	0.0%
10	2024	50%	258688			8146263
11	2025	55%	284556			8160889
12	2026	60%	310425			8175515
13	2027	65%	336294			8190141
14	2028	70%	362163			8204768
15	2029	75%	388031			8219394
16	2030	80%	413900			8234020
17	2031	85%	439769			8248646
18	2032	90%	465638			8263273
19	2033	95%	491506			8277899
20	2034	100%	517375			8292525
ADA Consent Decree Progress
			After 1992			Before 1992
Year	FY	Required %	Ramps	Actual	Act %	Ramps	Actual	Act %
1	2015	7%	39	93	16.1%	50.6	87	11.5%
2	2016	14.00%	77	6	17.1%	101.2	29	15.3%
3	2017	21.00%	116	24	21.3%	151.8	8	16.3%
4	2018	28.00%	154	21	24.9%	202.4	0	16.3%
5	2019	35.00%	193	7	26.1%	253	21	19.1%
6	2020	42.00%	231	31	105.5%	303.6	75	78.5%
7	2021	49.00%	270	7	2.6%	354.2	43	2.0%
8	2022	56.00%	308	39	6.7%	408.8	14	1.8%
9	2023	63.00%	347	1	17.0%	459.4	8	1.5
10	2024	70.00%	385			510
11	2025	77.00%	424			560.6
12	2026	84.00%	462			611.2
13	2027	91.00%	501			661.8
14	2028	98.00%	539			712.4
15	2029	105.00%	577.7			763

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This is an ADA Action Plan for the City of Jackson. The American with Disabilities Act of 1991 (Title II): “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity.” (28 CFR Part 35)

Public Entity

19 Parks within the City of Jackson

Date August 1, 2023

Areas evaluated in the parks include parking lots, paths of travel from parking lot to the park amenities, access into facilities, signage, drinking fountains and restrooms. The City has *11 parks* that have playground equipment. The playground equipment will be evaluated annually for ADA compliance. For all questions or concerns, please contact the City of Jackson’s ADA Coordinator, Leon McFarlin at 731-425-8277 or email her at lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov.

City of Jackson Traffic Signalization

Signalized Intersections
There are currently 109 signalized intersections within the City of Jackson. City of Jackson has started a traffic signal rebuild program that focuses on the reconstruction of older signalized intersections within the City that need to be improved to current standards which include pedestrian accessibility upgrades. The first intersection was Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Campbell Street, which completed in 2018.
Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Rebel Road completed upgrade in 2020.
Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Harts Bridge Road completed upgrade in 2021.
Along with the rebuild program we will also be in the process of performing self evaluations for the remaining signals in order to build a plan for possible LED and signal equipment upgrades. The self evaluations will assess compliance with the current ADA standards along with the Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG) and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Information will be updated as progress is made. The Engineering Department has a five (5)-year plan to change and/or update all signals with LED Lights. The remaining change outs for 2021 are: South Highland/US 45 @ Bemis Lane/Herron Grove, North Highland/US 45 @Forest, and South Highland/US 45 @ Rebel RD. Intersection that are listed for 2022 LED updates are: Forest @ Campbell, Forest @ Jackson Clinic, Forest @ Lambuth, Forest @ Russell, North Parkway @ Russell, North Parkway @ Wallace, North Parkway @ F.E. Wright, Oil Well/University Parkway @ Old Humboldt, Royal @ Lane, and Vann Drive @ Stonebridge. In 2023 the following LED updates are: Air Ways @ Hollywood, Airways@ Lambuth, Chester/HWY70 @ Hays/James Buchanan DR, HWY70 @ Flex/Bendix, HWY70/F.E. Wright DR @ Whitehall, Lexington @ Hays, and HWY 70 @ Cartmel.

Upon request, the City of Jackson will send a full description of data of the fully detailed description of our sidewalk and ramps self-evaluation plan and street resurfacing schedule.
For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the City of Jackson:
Leon McFarlin, ADA Coordinator
125 E. Main Street, Suite 302, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301
731-425-8277
Email: lmcfarlin@jacksontn.gov
Website: http://www.jacksontn.gov/ADA Compliance

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
Parking lot is not marked, no accessible parking designated.	Work with Jackson Sign Department to get the parking lot properly stripped with ADA compliant parking established in the proper place.	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Pushed back due to COVID and limited funds.
The accessible entrance is not identified, but it is the main entrance.	Clearly identify the handicap entrance with visible signs and access.	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Not addressed due to COVID & financial limitations. Plan to complete in next year’s budget.
The reception counter is higher than 36” above the floor.	There are 2 different areas with one area being appropriate height to address ADA customers.	Complete	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Completed in 2014
Building signage does not include Braille and raised characters.	Concerns will be addressed in upcoming budget. Will evaluate all signage requirements	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	As the capital budget allows in 2024.
The basement is accessed by steps. There are no handrails on the steps.	The area in question is used by employees only. No public access	Complete	Don Friddle / Russell Downen
The raised area in the meeting space is accessed by steps and the tables knee space is not 27” high.	The area in question is used by employees only. No public access	Complete	Don Friddle / Russell Downen

Area	Access Issue	Solution	Target Date	Contact Person	Source of Funds
Install Ramps on street resurfaced	Between Jan. 1992 and Oct. 2006	Install New ramps.	15 yrs.: 7%/yr. with 2% variance 578 ramps total 40/yrs.	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Capital budget
Install Ramps on street resurfaced	Between 2014 and 2028	Install New ramps.	15 yrs.: 7%/yr. with 2% variance 759 ramps total 53/yrs.	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Capital budget
Complete all Sidewalks identified to be repaired/replaced	Between 2014 and 2033	Complete sidewalk repairs/replacements	20 yrs.: 5%/yr. with 2% variance 517,375 linear feet total 25,687 ft./yr.	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Capital budget
Complete all Obstructions identified as blocking the compliant path	Between 2014 and 2033	Complete all sidewalk obstructions in compliant path	20 yrs.: 5%/yr. with 2% variance 292,525 linear feet total 14,626 ft./yr.	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Capital budget

Public Entity	Street Department located at 180 Conalco Drive	Date	August 1, 2023

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No assessable parking designated.	Work with City Sign Department to get lines in the south parking lot painted.	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	COVID limited funds & created work issues.
There is a curb with no curb ramp between the drive and the walk to the entrance.	Work with City of Jackson Street Department to remove and install ADA compliant access	Complete	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	This is no longer a reception area. The old reception office is now a work out weight room for employees.
The reception counter is higher than 36” above the floor.	Area not used by public. The area is used for employees only.	Complete	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	This is no longer a reception area. The old reception office is now a work out weight room.
There is a step from the truck bays to the rest of the building.	Cut out the step and create a ramp area in front of the engine bay entrances to each side of the building	2025-2026	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	This area has been painted for identification of elevation change. Building may be remodeled in upcoming years.
The restrooms are not designed for accessibility.	It would be costly to completely gut all the current restrooms. It may be better to find an area to add 2 ADA restrooms.	2025-2026	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Building may be remodeled or torn down with new ADA compliant structure. Still evaluating funds..

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No assessable parking designated.	Get lines in the parking lot painted to identify ADA parking	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	The parking area on the east side of the station next to Westwood Garden Drive can easily be painted to highlight ADA parking area. Pushed back due to COVID.
There is not an accessible route from parking to the building, curb with no curb ramps.	Completed		Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Completed in 2014.
There is not an accessible entrance to the building.	Completed		Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Completed in 2014.
There is a step from the truck bays to the rest of the building.	Cut out the step and create a ramp area in front of the engine bay entrances to each side of the building	2026	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Elevation change has been painted for identification purposes. Looking for funding for remodel or replacement.
The restrooms are not designed for accessibility.	It would be costly to completely gut all the current restrooms. It may be better to find an area to add 2 ADA restrooms.	2026	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Fire station #2 bathrooms were originally designed to accommodate 12 individuals. The removal of the # of stalls could create usage issues. Will be part of a larger required remodel., as capital budget allows.

Park	Address	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
Cypress Grove Park	Airways Blvd	Annual inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Lions Field Park	Arlington Avenue	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Malesus Park	412 Bolivar Highway	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Liberty Gardens Park	24 Channing Way	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Unity Park	Chester St @ Church St	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Shirlene Mercer Park	800 E. Chester Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Centennial Park	845 E. Chester Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Paradise Village Park	Day St @ E. Lafayette	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*North Park	292 Demonbreun Drive	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Alexander Park	409 E. Lafayette	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Conger Park	1453 N. Highland Avenue	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Forrest Hills Park	205 Labelle Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Rotary Park	Lafayette Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Stella Duncan Park	110 S. Missouri Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
Tobe Bailey Park	266 Muse Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Muse Park	1371 North Parkway	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Kate Campbell Park	2701 Paul Coffman Drive	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Wallace Road Park	Wallace Road	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.
*Bennett Center Park	96 O’Neal Street	Annual Inspections 2023	Christi David	City of Jackson has an in-house inspector for compliance.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No assessable parking designated.	With parking being limited already, we would have to clear out an area in the backyard to create additional parking with ADA parking labeled where current parking exist. part on.	2026-2027	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Parking lot is currently too small for the 2 shifts to park during the shift change times every day. Will be costly fix due to limited parking. Will be looking at ways to address in upcoming years, as capital budget allows.
There is not an accessible route from parking to the building, curb with no curb ramps.	Remove curb	2026-2027	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Remove the curb and add a ramp to the sidewalk leading to the parking lot to the south entrance into the engine bay. Will be addressed with remodel, , as capital budget allows.
There is not an accessible entrance to the building.	Make south entrance accessible to the Engine room that would require no further ramps to be created.	2026-2027	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Make south entrance accessible. Will be addressed with remodel, as capital budget allows.
There is a step from the truck bays to the rest of the building.	Will require major remodel. Looking at possible solutions.	2026-2027	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Access from the South entrance would not require any ramps inside the Engine room. Will be addressed with remodel, as capital budget allows.
The restrooms are not designed for accessibility.	Add restrooms that would be ADA compliant. .	2026-2027	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Will be addressed with remodel, as capital budget allows.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The designated accessible space does not have a marked access aisle.	Working with the Jackson Sign Department to get the aisle access marked off and labeled.	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Sign Shop will schedule, as schedules allow, to mark accessible aisle for handicap markings check all handicap parking signs by 2021.
There is not an accessible route from parking to the building, curb with no curb ramps.	Complete		Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Completed in 2014
The ramp to the building does not have handrails and has more than 30” rise with no rest landings accessible entrance to the building.	Ramp is not 30” high however will evaluate the need for handrail.	2024	Don Friddle / Russell Downen	Ramp is not 30 “ high, modifications as budget allows.
The accessible entrance is not identified and is not the main entrance.	Complete		Don Friddle / Russell Downen	This area has been made a small office. This is no longer a public access area.
The entrance used for the accessible entrance has a high threshold and a door knob for its doors operating device .	Make the patio door main entrance. Extend to a double door with proper opening	2027-2028	Don Friddle / Russell Downen

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The toilet stalls designed for accessibility are ambulatory stalls with parallel bars rather than wheelchair accessible stalls, the water closest are at a standard height rather than raised.	This issue is costly and will require significant funding. Will be addressing ways to correct the issues in the future.	2027-2028	Don Friddle / Russell Downen
The restroom lavatory faucets are not accessible and the lavatory pipes are not insulated.	This issue is costly and will require significant funding. Will be addressing ways to correct the issues in the future.	2027-2028	Don Friddle / Russell Downen

Signalized Intersections
There are currently 109 signalized intersections within the City of Jackson. City of Jackson has started a traffic signal rebuild program that focuses on the reconstruction of older signalized intersections within the City that need to be improved to current standards which include pedestrian accessibility upgrades. The first intersection was Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Campbell Street, which completed in 2018.
Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Rebel Road completed upgrade in 2020.
Highland Avenue (SR5) @ Harts Bridge Road completed upgrade in 2021.
Along with the rebuild program we will also be in the process of performing self evaluations for the remaining signals in order to build a plan for possible LED and signal equipment upgrades. The self evaluations will assess compliance with the current ADA standards along with the Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (PROWAG) and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Information will be updated as progress is made. The Engineering Department has a five (5)-year plan to change and/or update all signals with LED Lights. The remaining change outs for 2021 are: South Highland/US 45 @ Bemis Lane/Herron Grove, North Highland/US 45 @Forest, and South Highland/US 45 @ Rebel RD. Intersection that are listed for 2022 LED updates are: Forest @ Campbell, Forest @ Jackson Clinic, Forest @ Lambuth, Forest @ Russell, North Parkway @ Russell, North Parkway @ Wallace, North Parkway @ F.E. Wright, Oil Well/University Parkway @ Old Humboldt, Royal @ Lane, and Vann Drive @ Stonebridge. In 2023 the following LED updates are: Air Ways @ Hollywood, Airways@ Lambuth, Chester/HWY70 @ Hays/James Buchanan DR, HWY70 @ Flex/Bendix, HWY70/F.E. Wright DR @ Whitehall, Lexington @ Hays, and HWY 70 @ Cartmel.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No van accessible parking spaces designated. Markings for designated parking are faded, need to be re-striped.	Complete		Debra Williamson	Completed on 10/1/2020.
The entrance door threshold is high.	Complete		Debra Williamson	Park Maintenance inspected and found the threshold to meet ADA guidelines for pre-existing buildings, but made minor repairs to threshold in 2020.
The ramp to the sidewalk from parking is not compliant. It is rough and creates a slope in the 8’ access aisle.	Discussed with Street Dept., on 9/29/2020 & will be adding a pad for ramp that is ADA compliant.	2024	Debra Williamson	Planning for repairs as Capital Budget allows in FY2022.
Interior doors have door knobs for operating devices.	Complete		Debra Williamson	All doors have handles that can be pushed down.
There is a portable stage used for some special events. It is 16” high and not ramped.	Researching for ramps that can be put together and taken apart easy for storage and space saving. Stage will be used only by staff on very limited basis for now .	2025	Debra Williamson	Stage now only holds a few people, will not accommodate wheel chairs. Preparing for future Capital Budget repairs by 2025.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The two ramped entrances are locked during the day with directional signage to the inaccessible stair entrance (16 steps).	See comments.	Complete	David McCall	Entrances are open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Signage is for the box office, but they can use elevator to come to business office when box office is closed.
The box office entrance in front of the building has an 8’ ramp with no handrails and then a 4’ landing in front of the door.	Building Department will inspect for compliance.	2024	David McCall
The ramp to the side entrance has handrails that are 42” high.	Building Department will inspect for compliance.	2024	David McCall
The service counter the old City Hall entrance is 42” above the floor.	See comments	Complete	David McCall	This counter is not used for the Public and has been in place since the building was occupied.
The restroom signs have Braille and raised characters but no other room signs do.	Will put in request to order signs in the buildings.	2024	David McCall
The ramp to the elevator on the lower level is 32” wide between the handrails and the switchback landing is 4’ wide.	Building Department will inspect for compliance.	2024	David McCall
The ramp in the gallery does not have handrails and more than a 30” rise.	Building Department will inspect for compliance.	2024	David McCall

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
Two of the three spaces meet the van accessible requirements but are not identified as van accessible.	Will add “Van Accessible” signs to handicap parking signs.	2024	Marc Mingledorff & Sign Shop	To be completed by end of the year, 2022.
The curb ramps to the Recreation Center and the Tennis Center do not have flared sides which are required.	Will add flares to ramps	2024	Marc Mingledorff	Street Dept. will repair curb ramps in 2022.
Reception counter is 43” above the floor and the registration counter is 40” high.	Capital items. New reception desk	2024	Marc Mingledorff	Major building modification , as capital budget allows.
Signage does not include Braille or raised characters.	Complete		Marc Mingledorff	Completed-January 2020
Classrooms 1 and 2 and the ceramics room have doorways that are 29” wide with their doors opening 90 degrees.	Capital item. Add 36” doors in place of 32’ doors throughout Center.	2024	Marc Mingledorff	Major building modification, as capital budget allows.
The doors to the gym have 15” to the latch, pull side of their doorways and there is a slope up to the gym on their push sides.	Capital item Install push button operating systems on both gym doors.	2024	Marc Mingledorff	Major building modification, as capital budget allows.
The grab bars in the accessible toilet stalls extend 34” on the side of their water closets (54” required) and 34” behind (36” required). The toilet paper dispenser is on the back wall.	Complete		Marc Mingledorff	Completed in January 2020.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
The lavatory pipes are not insulated, the mirrors and paper towel dispensers are too high and there is a 22” reach over to the soap dispensers.	Completed	Complete	Marc Mingledorff	Completed in 2014.
The swimming pool locker rooms do not have a hand-held shower units or wheelchair accessible toilet stalls. There is not a lift or ramp to the pool.	Capital item for stalls. Add hand held shower head. Have portable unit that can be placed in pool if needed.	2024	Marc Mingledorff	Major building modification, as capital budget allows.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
Two parking lots and on-street parking, but no parking designated accessible.	Have spoken with Engineering. City crews will stripe the lot after engineers designate handicap accessible spots.	2024	Terry Smith, TR White & Traffic Sign Department	Will revisit with new Engineer in 2022.
There is a steep slope from both parking lots to the front entrance.	Complete		Terry Smith	Completed in 2020.
No curb ramps at the corner of Hays and College, no curb ramps on College to access the ramped entrance to the lower level.	Complete		Terry Smith	Completed in 2020.
The ramp to the front entrance has a handrail on one side, there are no handrails on the ramp to the lower level entrance. The lower level ramp has broken concrete and the door landing at the top of the ramp has about a 1:36 slope.	Have Maintenance and Engineering work together to install hand rails. Broken concrete has been repaired.	2024	Maintenance and Engineering Depts.	Broken concrete was repaired in 2019. Hand rails will be repaired if Capital Budget allows in 2022 expense.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Person Responsible	Comments
The threshold at front entrance doors is 1” high and unbeveled.	Engineering will have to revisit. / Work has been done at the entrance.	2020	Street Dept.	Has been completed.
The reception counter is 42” above the floor.	We will remove the counter and rework to make accessible	2022	Parks Maintenance, Terry Smith and Kirk Smith
Interior access to the lower level is by stairs and there are steps to the office and the gym seating.	Inside the gym there is wheel chair accessible space designated in each corner. Completed.	2019	Terry Smith
Signage does not include Braille and raised characters.	Signs will be made for outside and inside building	2021	Terry Smith
Interior doors have door knobs.	Will put in 2021 budget to remove/replace knobs. Must be requested thru capital Budget.	FY 2021	Terry Smith
The restrooms and locker rooms are not designed for accessibility.	Restrooms now all have handicap accessible stalls - Completed	2018	Terry Smith
There is not a lift or ramp to access the swimming pool.	Will purchase a lift for pool. Has to be approved thru Capital Budget	FY 2021	Terry Smith

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
More visible direction signage to the entrance designed for accessibility is needed, currently on the side behind the building.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Sign Shop & Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	However, the City of Jackson agrees to designate a parking space with access aisle in 2024
The designated space behind the building does not have a marked access aisle and its sign is low. The designated space across the street has the vehicle space in front of the curb cut rather than the access aisle. No van accessible parking.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	The City will work with the Carnegie Lessee to make the required ADA changes.
The beveling at the base of the entrance ramp is cracked creating a ½” bump, the landings where the ramp turns are 4’ x 4’ (5’ x 5” required), the ramp has guardrails but not handrails, and the edge protection is not complaint.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Johnny Weddle, Street Dept./Alex Reed	The City will work with the Carnegie Lessee to make the required ADA changes
The back entrance is not accessible, its landing is 54” deep (60” required) and there is a drop-off in the required maneuvering space to the latch pull side of the door, the door threshold is too high, it has a door knob and its vestibule is not big enough.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	Between 2021-2025	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	The City will work with the Carnegie Lessee to make the required ADA changes.
Signage does not include Braille and raised characters	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	Between 2021-2025	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	The City will work with the Carnegie Lessee to make the required ADA changes.
Restrooms water closest are not accessible, they are not positioned correctly, have no grab bars, and their toilets seats are low. Lavatory pipes are not insulated	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	Between 2021-2025	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	The City will work with the Carnegie Lessee to make the required ADA changes.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
Designated parking space is not the closest to the entrance and it does not have a marked access aisle.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Sign Shop/ Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	However, the City of Jackson agrees to designate a parking space with access aisle in 2024.
The accessible entrance is not identified, but it is the main entrance.	Braille signs & raised characters are posted at the bathrooms, but nowhere else.	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	City of Jackson will work with the Lessee to correct the problems.
Building signage does not include Braille or raised characters.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	City of Jackson will work with the Lessee to correct the problems
The toilet stalls designed for accessibility are ambulatory stalls 36” wide with parallel grab bars not wheelchair accessible stalls.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	City of Jackson will work with the Lessee to correct the problems.
Dispenser and the urinals in the restrooms are too high.	This is a leased property. The Lessee is responsible.	2024	Alex Reed, Mayor’s Office	City of Jackson will work with the Lessee to correct the problems.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
There are four parking spaces designated accessible, for the total number of parking spaces provided the guidelines require eight accessible spaces.	Completed		Tosh Newman	Completed in 2020.
Two of the four designated spaces do not have access aisles.	Completed		Tosh Newman	Completed in October 2020.
The box office counter is 42” above the floor.	Completed		City Maintenance and Tosh Newman	Counter is not in use. Smaller tables are used for ticket sales.
Hi-low drinking fountains are provided, but none have high enough knee space for a person using a wheelchair to make a forward approach.	Completed		City Maintenance and Tosh Newman	Completed in 2022

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
No designated accessibility parking.	Completed in 2006		Leilani Mills	City of Jackson moved into building in 2006 and all ADA issues were addressed & completed.
There is a 4” doorstep to the entrance.	Completed in 2006		Leilani Mills	City of Jackson moved into building in 2006 and all ADA issues were addressed & completed.
The reception counter is higher than 36” above the floor.	Completed in 2006		Leilani Mills	City of Jackson moved into building in 2006 and all ADA issues were addressed & completed.
The restrooms are too small and not designed for accessibility.	Completed in 2006		Leilani Mills	City of Jackson moved into building in 2006 and all ADA issues were addressed & completed.

Issues	Solutions	Target / Date	Contact Person	Comments
There are two designated spaces. The space with an 8’ access aisle is not identified as van accessible. The other access aisle is 2’ wide.	Sign Dept. will inspect & make repairs.	2024	Capt. Jeff Shepard & Sign Shop	Turned in work order to Sign Shop to repair by 2022.
Two of the three curb ramps from designated parking have about a 1” bump where they meet the sidewalk.	Street Dept. will inspect & make repairs.	2024	Capt. Shepard & Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Turned in work order to Street Dept. to repair by 2022, as budget allows.
The ramp to the sidewalk from parking is not compliant. It is rough and creates a slope in the 8’ access aisle.	Street Dept. will inspect & make repairs.	2024	Capt. Shepard & Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Turned in work order to Street Dept. to repair by 2022, as budget allows.
The ramp from the street to the entrance does not have handrails, and has more than a 30” rise with no rest landings.	Street Dept. will inspect & make repairs.	2024	Capt. Shepard & Johnny Weddle, Street Dept.	Turned in work order to Street Dept. to repair by 2022, as budget allows.
There is a 1 ½” bump to the door threshold at the entrance.	Police Dept. to inspect & put in work order to City Maint. For repairs	2024	Capt. Jeff Shepard & Kirk Smith, City Maint.	Add as budget allows, will repair by 2022.
The reception counter is 42” above the floor.	Police Dept. to inspect & put in work order to City Maint. For repairs	2024	Capt. Jeff Shepard & Kirk Smith, City Maint.	Add as budget allows, will repair by 2022.
Doors have door knobs for the operating devices and rooms are not identified with Braille and raised characters, but this is a secured building with the public escorted to Police parts of the building from the lobby.	Will check into signs as capital budget allows.	2024	Police Chief Wiser	This is a secured building with the public escorted to Police parts of the building from the lobby.
The restrooms are not accessible but they are not open to the public.	The Police Building is a secured building. See comments.	2024	Police Chief Wiser	The public escorted by Police personnel to areas from the lobby.
Access to the lower level from the public lobby is by stairs.	The Police Building is a secured building. See comments.	2024	Police Chief Wiser	This is a secured building . However, there are elevators to make it accessible.

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