Smithville formalizes ADA policies

SMITHVILLE — City Council last week approved three measures to bring Smithville into compliance with its recent accessibility audit. 

City Manager Robert Tamble told the council July 14 that the Texas Department of Transportation’s audit identified several areas where Smithville needed to formalize its policies and procedures to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Specifically, the city needed to adopt a formal ADA grievance policy and complaint form, implement a non-discrimination policy and establish an accessibility task force.

“This actually will signify your commitment to ADA compliance and accessibility throughout the community,” Tamble said.