by Chuck Ring (GadaboutBlogalot ©2009)

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There is a history of corner-cutting steps that impact on serviceability and accessibility at the Edgewood Public Library. We have previously written (here and here) of the facility being “red-tagged” for possible construction violations (including possible electrical deficiencies). Now it seems the building and library  aren’t compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

The building does not have ADA compliant entrances or parking  and it does not seem that it is exempt from compliance. At the very least, the ADA requires the library to have compliant access and other amenities which would allow use  by citizens who are entitled to special accommodations.

Thankfully, the Edgewood Town Council at last Wednesday’s council meeting instructed Mayor Stearley to make sure that the building is brought to ADA compliance. Let’s hope that the lessor or the lessor’s agent pays for the modifications and the Mayor does not attempt to have the town pay for upgrades.

Here’s a link to a pamphlet that covers Edgewood’s requirements per ADA compliance

Once again the deficiencies should have been taken care of before the library occupied the space leased by the Town of Edgewood. Has anyone heard of due diligence? It is sort of important to say the least.