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Project: ADA Accessible Bathrooms and Appropriate Signage for TOB <br />CPA Category: Historic Preservation <br />Amount Requested: $70,000 <br />Amount Recommended: $70,000 <br />CPC Vote: Approval (9 -0) <br />Project Description: <br />This project is being undertaken to achieve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) /Architectural <br />Access Board (AAB) Accessibility standards for the ground floor restrooms in the Town Office <br />Building ($60,000). This project is a priority of the Commission on Disability. Fisher <br />Associates, an architectural firm that has worked in town on several ADA projects, has reviewed <br />the existing situation with the Building Commissioner and discussed options within the requested <br />$60,000 budget. <br />Also included in this project is new TOB Signage to make it easier for customers and visitors to <br />find their way around the building. All signs will comply with the ADA/AAB accessibility <br />standards. <br />Project Goals and Objectives: <br />• To achieve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) /Architectural Access Board (AAB) <br />accessibility standards for the ground floor restrooms and signage in the Town Office <br />Building. <br />• Improve customer service and building accessibility for all patrons and guests. <br />Project Benefit: <br />This project is an important step in the ongoing effort under the successful Building Envelope <br />Program to achieve accessibility for everyone to Town buildings and facilities. Additionally, the <br />new signage will improve customer service and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act <br />(ADA) /Architectural Access Board (AAB) accessibility standards. Poor signage has been <br />identified as a customer service issue. <br />Funding Request: <br />This project requests $70,000 of CPA funds — $60,000 to achieve accessibility standards for <br />ground floor restrooms in the TOB and $10,000 for appropriate signage, also in the TOB. <br />18 <br />