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TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 26-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AS THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (“ADA”) COORDINATOR FOR THE
TOWN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ADA COMPLIANCE
ACTIVITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas (the “Town”), is committed to
providing equal access to municipal services, programs, activities, employment
opportunities, and facilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable federal and state laws; and
WHEREAS, Title II of the ADA and its implementing regulations require public
entities with fifty (50) or more employees to designate at least one employee to
coordinate compliance with and carry out responsibilities under the ADA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that designating an ADA Coordinator will
promote accessibility, consistency, accountability, and compliance with applicable
accessibility laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to designate the Director of Human
Resources as the ADA Coordinator for the Town of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The Town Council hereby designates the Director of Human
Resources, or such successor title or position performing substantially similar duties, as
the ADA Coordinator for the Town of Westlake.
SECTION 2. The ADA Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating the
Town’s efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related
accessibility laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
a. Coordinating responses to requests for reasonable accommodations and
accessibility modifications;
b. Receiving and facilitating resolution of ADA-related complaints or grievances;
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c. Assisting departments with accessibility compliance matters relating to Town
programs, services, activities, employment practices, communications, and
facilities;
d. Coordinating development and maintenance of any ADA policies, notices,
procedures, or transition plans as may be required by law; and
e. Serving as the Town’s primary point of contact regarding ADA compliance
matters.
SECTION 3. The Town Manager is authorized to implement administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and to update internal
organizational assignments consistent with this designation.
SECTION 4: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining provisions hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have
adopted this Resolution without the invalid provision.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ON THIS 25TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026.
APPROVED:
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Kim Greaves, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dianna Buchanan, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Matthew C.G. Boyle, Town Attorney