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RESOLUTION NO. 7866
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY DIRECTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PEDESTRIAN/HANDICAPPED RAMPS AT ALL CROSSWALKS
WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration, through the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, has required that the
City of Richfield .provide pedestrian/handicapped ramps at all
existing crosswalks by January 26, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration, through the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, has required that the
City of Richfield adopt a policy requiring the installation of
pedestrian/handicapped ramps at all new crosswalks when they are
constructed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield finds it advisable and
necessary to provide pedestrian/handicapped ramps at all
crosswalks within the City to serve the transportation needs of
all Richfield residents; and
WHEREAS, it is financially feasible to install
pedestrian/handicapped ramps at all existing crosswalks which are
not currently provided with such ramps by January 26, 1995
without need for any special funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Richfield
hereby officially adopts a policy directing the installation of
pedestrian/handicapped ramps at all new crosswalks at the time of
their construction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Richfield hereby
officially directs the installation of pedestrian/handicapped
ramps. at all existing crosswalks that are not provided with such
ramps in accordance with the attached Exhibit A, or sooner if
funding allows.
Adopted by the City of Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, this 27th day of April, 1992.
G
Martin J. irsch Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
FOR RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Transition Plan
For the Installation of Pedestrian Ramps
In Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act
Year of Construction....1992
66th Street at 135W 4 Ramps Necessary
66th Street at Girard Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
66th Street at Humboldt Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
66th Street at Logan Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
Total for Year 1992 10 Ramps
Year of Construction....1993
66th Street at Girard P.-venue 2 Ramps South Side
66th Street at Humboldt Avenue 2 Ramps South Side
66th Street at Logan Avenue 2 Ramps South Side
66th Street at Knox Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
66th Street at Irving Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
66th Street at James Avenue 2 Ramps North Side
Total for Year 1993 12 Ramps
Year of Construction....1994
66th Street
66th Street
66th Street
66th Street
66th Street
66th Street
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Irving Avenue
Oliver Avenue
Newton Avenue
Morgan Avenue
Morgan Avenue
Knox Avenue
gar 1994
1 Ramp South Side
2 Ramps South Side
2 Ramps South Side
2 Ramps South Side
1 Ramp North Side
2 Ramps South Side
10-Ramps