Accessibility
The City of Brenham ADA Commitment and How You Can Contact the City
The City of Brenham adopted Policy is applicable to all City of Brenham facilities, programs, and services offered to citizens and customers. This policy and the grievance process outlined below is offered to citizens and customers who would like to request an accommodation or submit a complaint about City of Brenham facilities, programs, and services offered as it relates to the ADA Title II Policy.
Accessibility Policy and Complaint Information
Learn more about submitting a complaint process here.
Notice Regarding the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Title II & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Non-Discrimination Policy
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Brenham, Texas (“City”) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, 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 persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in City programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, copies of documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures
The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all City programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed into City offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
City Council Meetings
City Council meetings are wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at the Vulcan Street entrance to the City Administration Building (City Hall). Accessible parking spots are located adjoining the entrance. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Interpreters for the deaf must be requested three business days before the meeting by calling (979) 337-7567 for assistance.
Complaints
Complaints that programs, services, or activities of the City are not accessible to individuals with disabilities should be directed to the ADA coordinator, Alan Jacobs, at the information provided below. If you need assistance, require an accessible format, or have questions about this form, please contact the City of Brenham ADA Coordinator.
Phone: 979-337-7214
Email: ajacobs@cityofbrenham.org
Mail: PO Box 1059, Brenham, Texas, 77834
In person: 200 W Vulcan, Brenham, Texas, 77833
Fax: 979-337-7218
ADA Title II Complaint Process
The complaint should be submitted on the City’s ADA Grievance Form. The form is available online and at City Hall. It should contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of the 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 individuals with disabilities upon request.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or his designee will contact the complainant to arrange a meeting to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator will respond in writing or, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by the ADA Coordinator or his designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the response to the City Manager. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal, the City Manager or his/her designee will contact the complainant to arrange a meeting to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within fifteen (15) days after the meeting, the City Manager 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.
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